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W5R3 Disappointed

I did W5R3 on the treadmill this morning and could only manage 12 minutes before I let my mind tell me I couldn't continue. I had a 90 second walk break then...

I did W5R3 on the treadmill this morning and could only manage 12 minutes before...

michaeleaton

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9 R3

Yes I did it, with app working I could run 😂. Graduated with a massive smile on my face. Not only has this helped with me getting moving but also emotionally...

Yes I did it, with app working I could run 😂. Graduated with a massive smile on...

MaddyNed

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’ve Done it!!!

Well after 10 weeks (1 week sick) 27 completed runs, a lot of sweat and determination, I have completed Couch 2 5k. Today I ran for 35 minutes and ran 5.118k....

Well after 10 weeks (1 week sick) 27 completed runs, a lot of sweat and determin...

Pearljamrob

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 3

Just completed the third run of week 8 It was tough but I got through it, looking forward to the 30 min run on Thursday Good luck to all the runners today

Just completed the third run of week 8 It was tough but I got through it, look...

Johnsey

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25k

Graduated. Really enjoyed the app. Would like to carry on with another app and build on my success. Might even do it all over again 😀

Graduated. Really enjoyed the app. Would like to carry on with another app and b...

Jaylana

•5 years ago

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Re starting

Well guys. Only 1 week in I had to give up due to work I also couldn’t face going out alone at weekend. I’m a truck driver and stay away all week so was...

Well guys. Only 1 week in I had to give up due to work I also couldn’t face goin...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Morning running tips

Have ran for a couple of years but am doing the couch to 5k to train myself to run in the morning. Have just started week seven and I keep having to stop...

Have ran for a couple of years but am doing the couch to 5k to train myself to r...

Stmw2017

•5 years ago

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Graduated today

Graduated today 5.43k in 39 mins just need to keep it up now yippee

Northke2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

W7R2 completed same as run 1 increased pace slightly at the start slowed down about halfway then increased again last few minutes but I got through it so well...

W7R2 completed same as run 1 increased pace slightly at the start slowed down ab...

Astroblue

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk1 day 1 ... it has started

Well after a long time of thinking about things and having absolutely no motivation for pretty much anything, I have finally made the big step. In truth I had...

Well after a long time of thinking about things and having absolutely no motivat...

Zane2G

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Treadmill?

Hi ☺ I was just woundering whether it makes a difference using the treadmill as apposed to going outside, my working hours arnt the best and don't get in...

Hi ☺ I was just woundering whether it makes a difference using the treadmill as...

Newbie9

•5 years ago

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lovely dog shuffle-jog today....

W3 R3... had a change of scenery with a riverside track... my doggies loved it. (Portia, doberman; Merlin, Doberherd)

W3 R3... had a change of scenery with a riverside track... my doggies loved it. ...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Michael?

MichaelH070862 Any one heard from Michael recently?

Curlygurly2

Graduate•5 years ago

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And take a bow... Graduation run done!! :-)

On the back of a poor night's sleep and a busy day in work, it wasn't the most comfortable run but I blinking did it. Graduated from couch to 5K tonight....

On the back of a poor night's sleep and a busy day in work, it wasn't the most c...

Roadrunner30

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5

Started on week 5 and noticed that over this week it jumps from 8minute runs to a full 20mins. It seems a rather big jump I'm going to give it my best but...

Started on week 5 and noticed that over this week it jumps from 8minute runs to ...

JEN_90

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Running with 7 year old...

Completed w3r2 yesterday and my 7 year old daughter was desperate to come along. I was sceptical, however it sort of went like this... Daddy, come on! Daddy,...

Completed w3r2 yesterday and my 7 year old daughter was desperate to come along....

rustywheels

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R1

So close to finishing now. Ran 6.3km tonight with 5:30 +10/15sec splits. To think 8 weeks ago I wheezed and coughed through week 1. Very pleased indeed.

So close to finishing now. Ran 6.3km tonight with 5:30 +10/15sec splits. To thin...

guytownsend

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W4R1: AKA The sweet spot

At last.... after struggling every week to complete a new set, redoing weeks until I could manage to complete a full run, battling injuries and fatigued...

At last.... after struggling every week to complete a new set, redoing weeks unt...

Izadi77

•5 years ago

4 Replies

I'm back!

I had physio and asked if I can get back to rowing and jogging! It's a 'yes'. So today I did my jog after a month of being off. It killed me. But I intend to...

I had physio and asked if I can get back to rowing and jogging! It's a 'yes'. So...

ShadowDee

Graduate•5 years ago

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How far/how fast

How far do people generally run, I can only cover about 3.5 to 3.8 k. The fastest I get is about 8 mins 30 per kilometre. Feeling bit disheartened, thought...

How far do people generally run, I can only cover about 3.5 to 3.8 k. The faste...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

WK8 over thankfully!

Hi all, I haven’t posted for a while, I’ve been happily getting along with the programme. Wk7 was my best week by far 😊, I really enjoyed it..but wk8??!! Oh...

Hi all, I haven’t posted for a while, I’ve been happily getting along with the ...

Lizzie_B

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

1st time runner...

Hi All, so just finished my 1st week.... started week 2 yesterday which felt ok but I began doubting myself that I will reach 5K. . However after reading the...

Hi All, so just finished my 1st week.... started week 2 yesterday which felt ok ...

PVH1

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R1

Done! Booosch! Procrastinated all day now pleased I just did it!

Weymouthgirl

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W7R2 - I can almost walk again!

Oh lordy, that was rough. I don’t remember much of it looking back, but at the time I felt every single second. So, welcome back to my Week 7! I started it...

Oh lordy, that was rough. I don’t remember much of it looking back, but at the t...

Preserved_Moose

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Knee pain

Since week 3 i have had really bad pain in my knees mainly my kneecap and all around the sides ,it is that bad even when i walk the vibration causes pain...

Since week 3 i have had really bad pain in my knees mainly my kneecap and all ar...

1972d

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Really bad leg and feet pain!

Hi all, newbie here. Not an experienced runner but am plodding on as best as I can. Just completed week 2 run 3 but had to stop on the last run due to...

Hi all, newbie here. Not an experienced runner but am plodding on as best as I c...

Miniskinn

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Should kittens run to music?

I have just completed my first run. Huzzah! I have been thinking about doing this for almost 6 years. Im planning on leaving it a little less (one day) before...

I have just completed my first run. Huzzah! I have been thinking about doing thi...

CaptainEgg

•5 years ago

9 Replies

5k

Feel happy I managed to run 5k in 38mins. On week 7 but just kept running. Couldn't even run for a 1 minute before I started this so really happy. Got 3 months...

Feel happy I managed to run 5k in 38mins. On week 7 but just kept running. Could...

Franny86

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Keep on running.

New week and a new challenge. Week four and the five minute runs😲. Looking at the schedule five minutes seems an awfully long time, but when your out there...

New week and a new challenge. Week four and the five minute runs😲. Looking at t...

Hidden

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Week 9, Run 3 completed !

Feeling pleased with myself tonight as finished C25K today. I’ve found C25K a really good way to get into running and stuck with Laura all the way I will...

Feeling pleased with myself tonight as finished C25K today. I’ve found C25K a r...

RainhamRunner

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

W5R3 Disappointed

W9 R3

I’ve Done it!!!

Week 8 run 3

C25k

Re starting

Morning running tips

Graduated today

Week 7 Run 2

Wk1 day 1 ... it has started

Treadmill?

lovely dog shuffle-jog today....

Michael?

And take a bow... Graduation run done!! :-)

Week 5

Running with 7 year old...

W9R1

W4R1: AKA The sweet spot

I'm back!

How far/how fast

WK8 over thankfully!

1st time runner...

W3R1

W7R2 - I can almost walk again!

Knee pain

Really bad leg and feet pain!

Should kittens run to music?

5k

Keep on running.

Week 9, Run 3 completed !

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