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Feeling brave but not very....!

Now that I am fitter and much more confident I was thinking about mixing things up a bit....... I was thinking I might borrow my son’s bike and go out for a...

Now that I am fitter and much more confident I was thinking about mixing things ...

E27M14

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation day yay!!!

I did it! Last run of week 9. I can’t believe I’ve completed the program and I now run for 30 minutes! It wasn’t the easiest start of the day as the odds...

I did it! Last run of week 9. I can’t believe I’ve completed the program and I n...

janus34

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk8r3

Wooohoo 🥳 only three more runs till graduation 😁 dogged determination is getting me through as still finding it hard going ! So lucky to have such beautiful...

Wooohoo 🥳 only three more runs till graduation 😁 dogged determination is getti...

Blueberrydog

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk8R3

Did my week 8 run 3 this morning. After a not very good experience on Saturday it was quite pleasant this morning, and I felt I could have done a bit more....

Did my week 8 run 3 this morning. After a not very good experience on Saturday i...

MeddieB

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bra!

Can anyone give me some sugestions regarding sports bras? I'm no Dolly Parton but would like something more comfortable and with more support than a normal bra...

Can anyone give me some sugestions regarding sports bras? I'm no Dolly Parton bu...

Scram

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3 Is History

W9R3 Done! I'm a C25K alumnus. For some reason, I was nervous about this last jog of the programme. I had taken three days off through an hectic work and...

W9R3 Done! I'm a C25K alumnus. For some reason, I was nervous about this last jo...

BigLebowski

Graduate•5 years ago

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Best App for 5K to 10K?

Hello All, What would be the best app for going from 5K to 10K similar to C25K but next level? Also is the NHS Strength & Flex an app and is that good for...

Hello All, What would be the best app for going from 5K to 10K similar to C25K ...

futurefit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Calf pain

I'm back up to W4R2 after having to restart due to illness. I've been doing the full warm up and cool down walks and stretching after, but I'm still getting...

I'm back up to W4R2 after having to restart due to illness. I've been doing the ...

Forary

•5 years ago

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W7R3 - best day so far!

I dreaded today as it was the 3rd run of 25 mins - the last 2 were not exactly great but I did finish them. In the end it was definitely the best run I have...

I dreaded today as it was the 3rd run of 25 mins - the last 2 were not exactly g...

Astra5

Graduate•5 years ago

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Observable differences?

Hi, I'm on week 1 and was wondering if anybody further in the programme or graduates noticed any visual differences in their bodies from running?

Hi, I'm on week 1 and was wondering if anybody further in the programme or gradu...

Shazzaxjones

•5 years ago

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Feeling good

Hello all, my first post ! I successfully completed the C25K last year but couldn’t keep it up over the winter. I’m now on it again & on week 8 run 2 I’m so...

Hello all, my first post ! I successfully completed the C25K last year but coul...

Notrunner

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Restarted but doing better

Hi a few will recall I graduated in December but on a treadmill - since trying to transition to the road I’ve struggled and returned to week 3. Yesterday I...

Hi a few will recall I graduated in December but on a treadmill - since trying t...

JJ-1962

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1

This is my first post. I’ve just finished my first run of week 4. Had to run for 5 mins!! I struggled but I did it. Does it ever get easier? I feel like I’m...

This is my first post. I’ve just finished my first run of week 4. Had to run fo...

wheezybb

•5 years ago

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An early run (for me anyway 😂)

After running at 11am in the heat on Saturday and having a horrible time I decided to go earlier so set off at 9.30 today in a fairly pleasant 12 degrees. Took...

After running at 11am in the heat on Saturday and having a horrible time I decid...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Approaching the end of C25K

Hello all, I thought I might finally make a post here having read many inspirational stories from you all. I have been progressing through Couch to 5K since...

Hello all, I thought I might finally make a post here having read many inspirati...

IrvingWashington

Graduate•5 years ago

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Last of the little ones

So week 6 run 2 done this morning and as you all know after this it’s the constant bigguns (good name for a band that). Onwards and upwards. Happy Tuesday.

So week 6 run 2 done this morning and as you all know after this it’s the consta...

Mullinz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Whoops a day late... what is your week April wk 4

Sorry for being a bit late. I have got all, out of sync with the holidays over the weekend 😀 Hope you have all had a great time The numbers of folk on...

Sorry for being a bit late. I have got all, out of sync with the holidays over ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 Speed Boost

Run 1 is in the bag! This might be false confidence but i even managed to up the pace considerably for the final half of the last run. Granted it was on a...

Run 1 is in the bag! This might be false confidence but i even managed to up th...

Moz2407

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running Socks

Can anyone recommend decent running ankle socks, went out for a run yesterday, it was a slightly longer run than i normally do and for the last mile had...

Can anyone recommend decent running ankle socks, went out for a run yesterday, i...

Piglet7969

Graduate•5 years ago

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FlipBelt or equivalent?

Hi there Now that the weather has improved and I am not wearing a jacket with pockets, can anyone recommend the FlipBelt or similar? I have a bum bag type...

Hi there Now that the weather has improved and I am not wearing a jacket with p...

Purplemini

Graduate•5 years ago

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My latest

I went for a run after getting over a cold and letting my constant back pain get to a level where I could cope. It was great! I felt good, I set no...

I went for a run after getting over a cold and letting my constant back pain get...

bizteach

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

From a ‘fire’ to a jog.

Woke up at 6:15 with a very hot flash this morning. Not the kind we’d all want but the menopausal kind 🙄. I was not in the mood to run but as I was out of...

Woke up at 6:15 with a very hot flash this morning. Not the kind we’d all want ...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

North Wales Coast

Is there anyone else on the North Wales Coast doing Couch To 5k? May be nice to find a running mate as could encourage each other. Remembering I am only on...

Is there anyone else on the North Wales Coast doing Couch To 5k? May be nice to ...

NWCA

•5 years ago

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Wk1 Day2

Going to do day two run tonight. Was surprised at how well I did the day one but I’m a still a bit sore! 😂😂. Any stretching tips gratefully received as I...

Going to do day two run tonight. Was surprised at how well I did the day one but...

Joolswr

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Today is my 1st Runniversary!

It's a rest day though, because yesterday I did a bit of mountain fell running in the new shoes I got last week to celebrate. I've (almost) worn out the shoes...

It's a rest day though, because yesterday I did a bit of mountain fell running i...

theoldfellow

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Hello

I'm Kat single mum from mid Wales.. wanting to loose weight and be able to run and enjoy it

I'm Kat single mum from mid Wales.. wanting to loose weight and be able to run a...

Kj04

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling ill

Hi guys, So its week 5, iv got a cold and very stuffy. Will i be ok to take a little time out?? Or will i have to start the whole process again? Thank you!

Hi guys, So its week 5, iv got a cold and very stuffy. Will i be ok to take a l...

Kdwg

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Phone armband

Hi I've been using a karrimor arm band to put my phone in but the velcro has now started to come away when I'm running which is very distracting as trying to...

Hi I've been using a karrimor arm band to put my phone in but the velcro has now...

LollySutton

Graduate•5 years ago

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One to go and found new route!

So just completed W9r2. I usually leave 2 days rest but still on holiday so really wanted to get to the point of saying ‘just one to go!’ I ummed and aahed but...

So just completed W9r2. I usually leave 2 days rest but still on holiday so real...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

A warm week 7

I never imagined I would be one of those strange jogging people who get up early to run. Obviously I am, 25mins ran/ 3 k covered on an early Easter Sunday...

I never imagined I would be one of those strange jogging people who get up earl...

Hidden

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Feeling brave but not very....!

Graduation day yay!!!

Wk8r3

Wk8R3

Bra!

W9R3 Is History

Best App for 5K to 10K?

Calf pain

W7R3 - best day so far!

Observable differences?

Feeling good

Restarted but doing better

W4R1

An early run (for me anyway 😂)

Approaching the end of C25K

Last of the little ones

Whoops a day late... what is your week April wk 4

Week 6 Run 1 Speed Boost

Running Socks

FlipBelt or equivalent?

My latest

From a ‘fire’ to a jog.

North Wales Coast

Wk1 Day2

Today is my 1st Runniversary!

Hello

Feeling ill

Phone armband

One to go and found new route!

A warm week 7

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