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W2r3 complete and actually contemplating cancer research 5k!

Amazing what a difference a little bit of sunshine does! Felt so motivated today even after only managing an hours sleep (1hr 14mins I’d been precise and that...

Amazing what a difference a little bit of sunshine does! Felt so motivated today...

Rainbow2019

Graduate•6 years ago

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week 8 run 2

28 minutes- the key is being focused and a bloody good podcast- I'm not going too fast, but really happy I've managed both runs of this week without faltering-...

28 minutes- the key is being focused and a bloody good podcast- I'm not going to...

Jaguar1965

•6 years ago

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2.5K instead of 5K

I use my fitbit to track my run when I'm out each night and I find that despite completing the run that I am only running 2.5K instead of the 5K that I should...

I use my fitbit to track my run when I'm out each night and I find that despite ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W6R1 not quite to plan

Firstly my daughter decided to give to me the gift of her sore throat last night. Resulted in a restless night, so I really started to think this run maybe...

Firstly my daughter decided to give to me the gift of her sore throat last night...

rustywheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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Aching all over

I was buzzing yesterday as I managed to do week 1 run 1. Today, I am aching all over. To the point where I’ve been in bed most of the day. My legs feel like...

I was buzzing yesterday as I managed to do week 1 run 1. Today, I am aching all ...

Thinflamingo

•6 years ago

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Ruining My Day

Just started Week 5, and I seem to be seeing a common theme. Every day I run, once I get home, my legs do not want to move. It’s almost two hours since I got...

Just started Week 5, and I seem to be seeing a common theme. Every day I run, on...

Garu

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 done. Getting hard now.

Hi - I’ve not found first few weeks as bad as I expected but felt like this week is quite a jump and feeling bit anxious about whether I will have the mental...

Hi - I’ve not found first few weeks as bad as I expected but felt like this week...

Bumblebetty

Graduate•6 years ago

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Celebrating achievement together

Wow it’s been a while since I’ve been on here! And I only post because I know you guys can relate...no one else seems to care 🤣 I started C25K 7 months ago...

Wow it’s been a while since I’ve been on here! And I only post because I know yo...

AJBEDDERS

•6 years ago

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Onto w7r3!!

Last 25 min run tomorrow! Can't believe I've come so far as a 62 year old non runner 🤗 As long as i stay on course, i shall do my final run to graduate along...

Last 25 min run tomorrow! Can't believe I've come so far as a 62 year old non r...

Nannyto2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 oddity on the app?

hi all! I'm currently on week 4 run 3, but have skipped ahead to see what awaits me next week... Week 5 run 3 on the app says 5 mins warm up walk then 20 mins...

hi all! I'm currently on week 4 run 3, but have skipped ahead to see what awaits...

SammyToucan

Graduate•6 years ago

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Reliable Tracker

Since the beginning I've been using my fitbit to tell me my distance,I'm quite happy to do that as it gives continuity,but it's counting my steps and...

Since the beginning I've been using my fitbit to tell me my distance,I'm quite h...

Letties

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week One Run One!!! Help! Breathing, headphones, schedule

As above - that was a lot harder than expected so thanks to everyone for telling me not to skip to week 5!! Anybody got tips on headphones? I bought racing...

As above - that was a lot harder than expected so thanks to everyone for telling...

Runninscared

•6 years ago

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W9R1 I had a big decision to make today - to Run or not to Run was the Question 🧐

So leaving week 8 feeling triumphant I ventured 230plus miles south for the weekend and had a wonderful meal and champagne on Friday excited about graduating...

So leaving week 8 feeling triumphant I ventured 230plus miles south for the week...

welsby1967

Graduate•6 years ago

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Completion badge

I’ve just completed run 3 week 9. Seen some comments on here about getting a badge or certificate of completion? Is that right? If so how?

I’ve just completed run 3 week 9. Seen some comments on here about getting a bad...

Burleybrown1

Graduate•6 years ago

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What next?

Ok just finished last run. Woohoo 👏🏻👏🏻 I want to build on this but not sure how?

Ok just finished last run. Woohoo 👏🏻👏🏻 I want to build on this but not sure ...

Burleybrown1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Waiting for my graduation badge!

Have done it! Run 3 of week 9. It took longer than 9 weeks due to snow and having a cold so redid one week but the programme works. It feels great. It helps...

Have done it! Run 3 of week 9. It took longer than 9 weeks due to snow and hav...

Chair-1967

Graduate•6 years ago

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Great start to 2019

Well worth the effort and sticking to it. Inspiring!

1234abcd1234

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Getting started

Just tried to use app. Stopped working twice when I tried to add music. Any ideas

Just tried to use app. Stopped working twice when I tried to add music. Any ide...

Cadgwith

•6 years ago

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So today this happened 😊

This has been such a great journey fir me it has given me so much confidence in myself x

This has been such a great journey fir me it has given me so much confidence in ...

Scooper47

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

This run absolutely kicked my butt. I thought that after being able to complete week 5 run 3 that week 6 would be really easy but I was wrong. I'm going to...

This run absolutely kicked my butt. I thought that after being able to complete ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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3rd week couch to 5k

Hi all. Just got to the end of week 3 and don't feel ready enough due to staminer issues to start week 4. Anyone else get the same problem? Was thinking of...

Hi all. Just got to the end of week 3 and don't feel ready enough due to stamine...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Start of week Six

Hi Started week Six had a bit of a niggle img pain in my right ankle. Just finished run come home a iceced it. Think I need some better trainers and should...

Hi Started week Six had a bit of a niggle img pain in my right ankle. Just fini...

T201953

•6 years ago

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Help!

I’m only on week 4 run 1, and have never ever ran prior to starting C25K. I am actually really enjoying it! However, as of last week I started to get...

I’m only on week 4 run 1, and have never ever ran prior to starting C25K. I am a...

lisaib

•6 years ago

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Wk8 r1

So following some advice from a graduate I completed my run today 28mins none stop well proud of myself I can do this So can u Hope everyone has a great week...

So following some advice from a graduate I completed my run today 28mins none st...

Loui180

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Last run😱

Well I am finally here, week9 run3, feeling nervous, but the sun is shining and I can think of worse things to be doing on a Monday morning , than being out in...

Well I am finally here, week9 run3, feeling nervous, but the sun is shining and ...

cadoganm

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1 done!

Run 1 of week 2 done, the first couple 90 seconds were good going, the third was tough, the fourth I wanted to stop but I pushed on through and here I am back...

Run 1 of week 2 done, the first couple 90 seconds were good going, the third was...

Spurrr7

Graduate•6 years ago

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Stuck at Week 5, Run 1.

After originally just gone for it, and ploughed through to week 7 shin splints issue made me reconsider my approach. After some sports physio advice I had a...

After originally just gone for it, and ploughed through to week 7 shin splints i...

NigelS

•6 years ago

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Starting again after graduating

Quick question. I completed week 7 on Saturday (despite getting lost). I have persuaded my sister to start the plan and have said I will start it again with...

Quick question. I completed week 7 on Saturday (despite getting lost). I have pe...

JellyJac

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anniversary of starting Couch to 5k

A year ago today I did week 1 run 1. I couldn’t believe how long a minute was when running and how short 90 seconds was when walking. I didn’t think I’d make...

A year ago today I did week 1 run 1. I couldn’t believe how long a minute was wh...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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No Fun

When I was young and ran I would be filled with an exhilarating feeling and I can’t understand why this is so elusive now. I am now at Wk 8 run2 and have...

When I was young and ran I would be filled with an exhilarating feeling and I ca...

Gomama

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

W2r3 complete and actually contemplating cancer research 5k!

week 8 run 2

2.5K instead of 5K

W6R1 not quite to plan

Aching all over

Ruining My Day

Week 4 Run 1 done. Getting hard now.

Celebrating achievement together

Onto w7r3!!

Week 5 oddity on the app?

Reliable Tracker

Week One Run One!!! Help! Breathing, headphones, schedule

W9R1 I had a big decision to make today - to Run or not to Run was the Question 🧐

Completion badge

What next?

Waiting for my graduation badge!

Great start to 2019

Getting started

So today this happened 😊

Week 6 Run 2

3rd week couch to 5k

Start of week Six

Help!

Wk8 r1

Last run😱

W2R1 done!

Stuck at Week 5, Run 1.

Starting again after graduating

Anniversary of starting Couch to 5k

No Fun

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