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First time out on the road!

I’ve managed to reach W5 R2 today but I’ve been running for the programme so far on an unmade very uneven track, it’s stony and very muddy! This being due to...

I’ve managed to reach W5 R2 today but I’ve been running for the programme so far...

Chuckiegg

Graduate•5 years ago

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Well w6r2 was my hardest run yet...

This run was the biggest mental battle for some reason, my insecurities just got in the way a lot and I noticed it definitely affected my physical performance...

This run was the biggest mental battle for some reason, my insecurities just got...

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

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Rain run

Week 2, run 1 - After feeling like I lost all the motivation in the world to complete another run, I pushed myself to go out... The weather went from bad to...

Week 2, run 1 - After feeling like I lost all the motivation in the world to com...

LET97

•5 years ago

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Where should I start?

Next week I am moving from running on the treadmill to back outdoors (the cold weather and asthma/chest infection put paid to it back in Feb) Just wondering...

Next week I am moving from running on the treadmill to back outdoors (the cold w...

WillsMum68

Graduate•5 years ago

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Starting Week 9 tonight!!

Looking forward to getting home from work later tonight and doing run 1 of Wk9! Can’t believe I’m at this point to be honest, this programme really does do...

Looking forward to getting home from work later tonight and doing run 1 of Wk9! ...

jaybrass73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Rainy run

So I’ve been looking forward to doing my run today after work that didn’t happen had to take dog to vets. Came home got ready and now waiting for the heavy...

So I’ve been looking forward to doing my run today after work that didn’t happen...

Clarebear73

Graduate•5 years ago

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YIPPEEEEEE!!! I JUST GRADUATED! 😃😊🏆

Wow! What an amazing feeling this is! (Lol! Sorry if I sound like I’m making an Oscars Speech!) I’m feeling so proud of myself. 😊 I was NO runner but now I...

Wow! What an amazing feeling this is! (Lol! Sorry if I sound like I’m making an ...

futurefit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Personal training session

Had my first pt session today. It was was an assessment to see where to start. He said I’m very flexible and strong back and shoulders. He also asked me almost...

Had my first pt session today. It was was an assessment to see where to start. H...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

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Guess the location! Oh, and W7R2 was ENJOYABLE 🤪

Hint. I didn’t run in Norway this morning, but it’s still Scandinavia. I had a fabulous jaunt along a wonderful boardwalk. Had I had my swimmers I might even...

Hint. I didn’t run in Norway this morning, but it’s still Scandinavia. I had a f...

TigerBiscuit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bridge to 10k

Graduated on Sunday!! 🎉🎉🎉 get me!! Now feeling a bit lost - what will I do without Laura coaching me, keeping me going? Was thinking about a bridge to 10k,...

Graduated on Sunday!! 🎉🎉🎉 get me!! Now feeling a bit lost - what will I do wi...

DipsyBelle

•5 years ago

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Back out there.

Having rested an injury for a week, back out for Wk7. It was tough and I slowed right down and had to stop at about 23 mins. But not too bad, I think the...

Having rested an injury for a week, back out for Wk7. It was tough and I slowed ...

Gingeral57

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cardiff

I’m in Cardiff city centre for a few days shopping with my girls. I’m going to get up early in the morning to do my last week 8 run. Was thinking of running...

I’m in Cardiff city centre for a few days shopping with my girls. I’m going to g...

madmother

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Duuuhhh 😈

Just did c25k week 5 run 2 (from the podcast coz the app crashes) and forgot to turn on Strava to record my time, distance &route 😠

Just did c25k week 5 run 2 (from the podcast coz the app crashes) and forgot to ...

Fluffyslippers

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Asics shoe size quandary....

So I just received my ‘Diva Pink’ new ASICS Gel Kayano 25 trainers 😃 but I’m worried they are too small. I’m normally a size 7 and these are 7.5/41.5 (which...

So I just received my ‘Diva Pink’ new ASICS Gel Kayano 25 trainers 😃 but I’m wo...

futurefit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Newbie. Week 5 run 3

Hi everyone, I’ve only just joined the forum. I Completed week 5 run 3 today and completely surprised myself! I didn’t think I’d make the big jump up to 20...

Hi everyone, I’ve only just joined the forum. I Completed week 5 run 3 today and...

Surfinghorse

•5 years ago

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My MCL is very painful

I think I have strained my MCL I having a lot of pain trying to my pull leg up😭. Only on weak two last run today. going to give it a couple of days rest and...

I think I have strained my MCL I having a lot of pain trying to my pull leg up�...

Tony4375

•5 years ago

1 Reply

What are your favourite running songs?

My current favourites....hope you enjoy them 😉 Would love to know what you’re all out there running to! Good running everyone. We can do this together...

My current favourites....hope you enjoy them 😉 Would love to know what you’re a...

Jerichomile

Graduate•5 years ago

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New here - W6 Run 3 - and I didn't die!

Like many others on here, was buoyed up after W5R3, then found W6R1 and 2 absolute pigs - ran W6R2 twice and still felt knackered. Didn't believe I'd ever be...

Like many others on here, was buoyed up after W5R3, then found W6R1 and 2 absolu...

Woodsman19

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

Hi all. I completed week 4 Run 2 on Monday. The run itself was fine, but I've found that I'm starting to get a pain in my right heel as I'm doing the warm down...

Hi all. I completed week 4 Run 2 on Monday. The run itself was fine, but I've fo...

dmedina

•5 years ago

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The Gremlins are here... ☹️

Just over three weeks to go to my HM and my Gremlins are starting to kick in. These come first then come the Taper Terrors 😂😂😂. It is hard to believe I...

Just over three weeks to go to my HM and my Gremlins are starting to kick in. T...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting ready to start Wk1 run1

After completing C25K twice and then stopping, I have decided to give it a third go with the added aim of completing my first park run. All set for my first...

After completing C25K twice and then stopping, I have decided to give it a third...

Makeitcount19

•5 years ago

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W3/R1 positive vibes all the way

Created a new Spotify playlist last night really pushed me all the way through the run. Three minutes wasn’t as challenging as I thought I even pushed myself...

Created a new Spotify playlist last night really pushed me all the way through t...

kezbeautyman

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Loving Micheal ❤️

Started week 3 on Monday and just completed my second run this morning, it’s going much better than I expected. I started with my shin pains but after changing...

Started week 3 on Monday and just completed my second run this morning, it’s goi...

Charwilks

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk1 under the belt 💪🏻

So we mixed things up again and decided to run in the morning.... It was tough. Ran on empty and only had a water bottle to keep me going. 🍅🍅🍅 that’s what...

So we mixed things up again and decided to run in the morning.... It was tough....

s_k_y

•5 years ago

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R2

R2 done today. Not going to lie it was hard going. I should have had a break in between but it would have been too long until my next run which is Friday....

R2 done today. Not going to lie it was hard going. I should have had a break in ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

Had a bit of a rubbish run today. Got bad period pain but everyone tells you exercise helps ( it didn’t). Had to go at a warm time of day as lots going on...

Had a bit of a rubbish run today. Got bad period pain but everyone tells you exe...

Bumblebetty

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run done ✅

I was so happy with my first run last night! I actually enjoyed running for the first time ever and was surprised at the end of each 60 second run. I hope I...

I was so happy with my first run last night! I actually enjoyed running for the ...

Superunfitgirl

•5 years ago

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Attempt 2 of wk 8 run 1 and I smashed it!

After Monday’s mishap, I decided to give this another shot. It was really hard work, but I felt so good to be told that I’d finished! I even managed to get a...

After Monday’s mishap, I decided to give this another shot. It was really hard w...

socklady

•5 years ago

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Should i have done this

So yesterday, a day after finishing w3r3 i found myself in the gym and on a treadmill and decided to repeat w1r1 to see if how long it would take me to do 5k....

So yesterday, a day after finishing w3r3 i found myself in the gym and on a trea...

Stevieplink

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Athlete’s foot

Week 8, Run 2 complete and I’m 60! Happy with progress even though I’m slow but I have Athlete’s foot. Wanted to finish the programme before going on holiday...

Week 8, Run 2 complete and I’m 60! Happy with progress even though I’m slow but ...

bigmo1

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

First time out on the road!

Well w6r2 was my hardest run yet...

Rain run

Where should I start?

Starting Week 9 tonight!!

Rainy run

YIPPEEEEEE!!! I JUST GRADUATED! 😃😊🏆

Personal training session

Guess the location! Oh, and W7R2 was ENJOYABLE 🤪

Bridge to 10k

Back out there.

Cardiff

Duuuhhh 😈

Asics shoe size quandary....

Newbie. Week 5 run 3

My MCL is very painful

What are your favourite running songs?

New here - W6 Run 3 - and I didn't die!

Week 4 run 2

The Gremlins are here... ☹️

Getting ready to start Wk1 run1

W3/R1 positive vibes all the way

Loving Micheal ❤️

Wk1 under the belt 💪🏻

R2

Week 8 run 2

First run done ✅

Attempt 2 of wk 8 run 1 and I smashed it!

Should i have done this

Athlete’s foot

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