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First time 5k runner

I was 21st 8 when I decided to change my ways for the kids blood pressure at 176/102 diabetic sugars at 9s to 14 s. I’m on week 6 of 5k to couch. I’m now 19st...

I was 21st 8 when I decided to change my ways for the kids blood pressure at 176...

poohbear40881

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 done!

I'm thrilled to say that I am moving onto week 7! 👍 I am loving my progress, and I'm pretty amazed with myself every time I finish a run.... but I am really...

I'm thrilled to say that I am moving onto week 7! 👍 I am loving my progress, an...

Shazzom

Graduate•5 years ago

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So gutted

So gutted that after completing week 7 run 2 my knee has now become so painful I can't continue. I'm due to run tomorrow but there's no way I'll manage it. I'm...

So gutted that after completing week 7 run 2 my knee has now become so painful I...

Nanasueby

•5 years ago

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Where do I restart from?

I was just about to start week 8 when I started getting pain under the knee, but more on the inside of my knee. Stopped running and icing and resting as much...

I was just about to start week 8 when I started getting pain under the knee, but...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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First run done!!! 💪🏼

First run completed tonight. Feel good for doing it and actually can’t wait til Monday to do it again!! Actually didn’t struggle quite as much as I thought I...

First run completed tonight. Feel good for doing it and actually can’t wait til ...

MumToThreeBoys

•5 years ago

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First ever run!

I have just completed my first run ever since being at school!! And I’m now 46 yikes! It was better than I expected I wasn’t sure I’d even be able to do it at...

I have just completed my first run ever since being at school!! And I’m now 46 y...

MollynGus

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Pace

After me posting my question I would like to ask other runners what is your pace , keep in mind that I graduated only 2 weeks ago so anyone around the same...

After me posting my question I would like to ask other runners what is your pace...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

27 Replies

1st run ct5k fail

Hi guys I tried my 1st ct5k run today and only managed to actually run the first section, after that only bits of the following ones and I’m feeling really...

Hi guys I tried my 1st ct5k run today and only managed to actually run the first...

Boston15

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Pace question

11.29 or 12.29 from Strava. Which pace is the fastest . Tried to upload the two times from Strava could only upload one

11.29 or 12.29 from Strava. Which pace is the fastest . Tried to upload the two ...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6 R3

Managed W6R2 solo.. my 1st ever solo run in the whole c25k program too. 🏃‍♀️☺👍 Its maintaining that positive i can do...🤔 What hints and tips do you all...

Managed W6R2 solo.. my 1st ever solo run in the whole c25k program too. 🏃‍♀️☺👍...

Lucyintheskywith

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R2

Hey guys! What a fantastic day. So, due to a couple of insane flights over the weekend I was forced to have three recovery days between R1 and R2 of week 4....

Hey guys! What a fantastic day. So, due to a couple of insane flights over the...

AlasdairW

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8 completed

8 down 1 to go. Then what ???

RainhamRunner

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Feeling Motivated

Really enjoyed week one. Starting at 06.15hrs set my days up well

Karenog

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Whoop!

I completed it! Can’t believe it. I started running to try and combat depression. Although I am not there yet I have felt a sense of escape when running and...

I completed it! Can’t believe it. I started running to try and combat depression...

Feeling_Runderful

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation- 5k or 30mins?

So I ran my second park run this morning. It was week 7 run 2, so a 25 min total run. I did my 5 min warm up walk just ahead of the claxon so ran from the...

So I ran my second park run this morning. It was week 7 run 2, so a 25 min total...

HinchleyMum

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

W7,R2

I’ve been sat in a classroom all day training zzzzzz, glancing at the fields through the window and wishing I could be out running. Arrived home, quick change...

I’ve been sat in a classroom all day training zzzzzz, glancing at the fields thr...

Deepestblue

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3 R3 done-suddenly getting it

Run done by 07:40 this morning. Really hard to get going and not feeling very confident/comfortable running but persevered. Suddenly part way through last...

Run done by 07:40 this morning. Really hard to get going and not feeling very c...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 was awesome!

Wow, that was absolutely fantastic!! Thought I’d make myself a new playlist for this one. Put uptempo tracks for the first half to help me through the toxic 10...

Wow, that was absolutely fantastic!! Thought I’d make myself a new playlist for ...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

26 Replies

Let’s try again.

Second attempt at the programme for me. Unfortunately due to a combination of things I started in January got to week 5 but stopped. So today I started back...

Second attempt at the programme for me. Unfortunately due to a combination of th...

Fatty1

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Consolidation Week 11

After a somewhat stressful day in A&E with my husband who's ok (won't go into details), then a supermarket shop and dog walk I felt I needed just a little Me...

After a somewhat stressful day in A&E with my husband who's ok (won't go into de...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Week one, run two and three done

Week one, run two and three done, fitter than last years effort when failed on week 9 due to a bug invading my system. Hopefully no bugs this year.

Week one, run two and three done, fitter than last years effort when failed on w...

Bobthedog

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Cannot believe I have done it and am still standing!

Just finish the 20 min run at the end of wk 5......feel amazing, but probably no so tomorrow morning

Just finish the 20 min run at the end of wk 5......feel amazing, but probably no...

Skip-and-jump

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Do people know these are available

I found these on one site someone was bound to cash in. If and when I complete this I am tempted to order one....

I found these on one site someone was bound to cash in. If and when I complete t...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

21st and are on week 7 now

I was 21st decided to do something about my weight for my kids since starting 🛋 to 5k I am now done to 19st 9 and my blood pressure went from 176/102 to...

I was 21st decided to do something about my weight for my kids since starting 🛋...

Poohbear4088

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Did it.

Never thought I could do it but a actually ran for 20 minutes today.

Novice1955

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Just done W5R3

If anyone is doubting whether this one is possible, I can say it is. I’ve done no exercise for years, I’m in my mid 50s and I’m about 4 stone overweight. But...

If anyone is doubting whether this one is possible, I can say it is. I’ve done n...

Headmaster5

•5 years ago

8 Replies

W4 R2

My knees felt better so I stuck to the schedule and completed the second week 4 run. I try to run on a Wednesday, Friday and Sunday as this fits with my work...

My knees felt better so I stuck to the schedule and completed the second week 4 ...

visionsofjohanna

•5 years ago

1 Reply

This Girl can Run

OMG 😲 I’ve done it... my first park run! I did my first 5k in 42 mins and didn’t stop once! Ok so not the fastest but I finished it! I am so proud of my self...

OMG 😲 I’ve done it... my first park run! I did my first 5k in 42 mins and didn’...

littlemac24

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Wk3run3✅

Did it.

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Couch to 5k

So yesterday I completed couch to 5k. I actually can’t believe it. Even the warm down walk I just slowed to a slow steady jog! I primarily did this to start...

So yesterday I completed couch to 5k. I actually can’t believe it. Even the warm...

Dbon

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

First time 5k runner

Week 6 done!

So gutted

Where do I restart from?

First run done!!! 💪🏼

First ever run!

Pace

1st run ct5k fail

Pace question

W6 R3

W4R2

W8 completed

Feeling Motivated

Whoop!

Graduation- 5k or 30mins?

W7,R2

W3 R3 done-suddenly getting it

W5R3 was awesome!

Let’s try again.

Consolidation Week 11

Week one, run two and three done

Cannot believe I have done it and am still standing!

Do people know these are available

21st and are on week 7 now

Did it.

Just done W5R3

W4 R2

This Girl can Run

Wk3run3✅

Couch to 5k

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