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Still going ! Into Wk 7....

I completed week 5 run 3 a few weeks ago and was really chuffed at the end of the run that I'd done it but as soon as I'd stopped running my right knee wasn't...

I completed week 5 run 3 a few weeks ago and was really chuffed at the end of th...

_wayneLad

Graduate•5 years ago

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Did it at last

Completed run 1 week 1 and feel fantastic but exhausted.

NWCA

•5 years ago

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3rd time

This will be the 3rd time I will complete the c5k I have even done the c10 but had a gap. Always safer to take a step back, didn’t start from the beginning...

This will be the 3rd time I will complete the c5k I have even done the c10 but h...

Jezer01

•5 years ago

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W1.... 😀

Well I waited until this wonderful weather cooled down to finish my last run of w1. I was again apprehensive to begin, but once I got going I wasn’t too bad. I...

Well I waited until this wonderful weather cooled down to finish my last run of ...

Spilla

•5 years ago

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What you give you get back

One of the most amazing moments of my life was when I first ran 5000 metres without collapsing on the floor and dying... What I have taken from this amazing...

One of the most amazing moments of my life was when I first ran 5000 metres with...

Windoze

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 at last

Keep meaning to do this but always an excuse not to. Have started in the past but not kept it up. Well week 1 day 1 is tomorrow morning (Tuesday) alarm set and...

Keep meaning to do this but always an excuse not to. Have started in the past bu...

NWCA

•5 years ago

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Week 5 3 ticked off

I failed 5 3 at around the 18 minutes mark a few weeks ago, I then had a bout of man flu and have just redone the week. Today was day 3 and I wasn't exactly...

I failed 5 3 at around the 18 minutes mark a few weeks ago, I then had a bout of...

Spammachine

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R3 just ONE week to go

Youcandoitman....you can do it, man!! (clenched fist, punches air). Just THREE runs to go!

Youcandoitman....you can do it, man!! (clenched fist, punches air). Just THREE r...

YouCanDoItMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3 and Laura's the best!

Well she did say I was a “runner” at the end of today’s run😁. I covered around 4K, maybe a bit more - running for 25 and walking for five mins at start and 5...

Well she did say I was a “runner” at the end of today’s run😁. I covered around...

TigerBiscuit

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8,R1- those extra 3mins!!!

Yayyyy R1 completed but dammmn who knew an extra 3mins would make such a difference! I really felt it even with me slowing the pace down. I gave myself 2 days...

Yayyyy R1 completed but dammmn who knew an extra 3mins would make such a differe...

PVH1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Enjoying running well jogging 🏃‍♀️

Hi I completed my couch to 5k last year think it was around October November time and I certainly wasn’t fast(still I’m not) I’ve been jogging on the treadmill...

Hi I completed my couch to 5k last year think it was around October November tim...

Iwtdttad

•5 years ago

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Shins are sorted, now my calves are hurting!

After my first few runs I posted that shins were in lots of pain, I bought some running shoes and now my shins don't hurt! However, my calves are killing. The...

After my first few runs I posted that shins were in lots of pain, I bought some ...

LPMS

•5 years ago

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An Easter Monday Run

Another 5k completed and consolidated using week 9 Run 3 so good to hear Laura’s voice giving encouragement. It was nice and cool at around 5.45pm to run. Felt...

Another 5k completed and consolidated using week 9 Run 3 so good to hear Laura’s...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just got back from W8 R3

I wasn’t particularly looking forward to this run, but I can’t say I ever do really. A beautiful evening but still a bit warm at 19.15 pm. Anyway I did it and...

I wasn’t particularly looking forward to this run, but I can’t say I ever do rea...

Bunnyrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 done!

I’m home. I’ve done my stretches. My Apple Watch confirms I’m not having a heart attack. The third rep was the hardest I wanted to tell the voice over to...

I’m home. I’ve done my stretches. My Apple Watch confirms I’m not having a heart...

TFG89

•5 years ago

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W4 R1

Nearly half way through. Sigh of relief as previous attempts thwarted by ankle injury. As well recommended elsewhere, slow and steady. Best tip, through away...

Nearly half way through. Sigh of relief as previous attempts thwarted by ankle i...

Namrod

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

C25k app on android

Has anyone else had problems with the c25k app recently? I got to week 5 run 1 and keeps crashing. Uninstalled and reinstalled multiple times. Gets to where...

Has anyone else had problems with the c25k app recently? I got to week 5 run 1 a...

Fluffyslippers

•5 years ago

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Mind willing body falling apart

Hi all, I am finding that I am really enjoying jogging. I have just finished Wk3R3 and am buzzing but...... my Achilles on my left and my hip flexor on my...

Hi all, I am finding that I am really enjoying jogging. I have just finished Wk3...

rarroe

•5 years ago

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W3r3, 'my sherona'

Week 3 finished and feeling pretty good. My pace worked well with the song 'my sherona' and I forgot about the fact i was running. What do other people run to?...

Week 3 finished and feeling pretty good. My pace worked well with the song 'my s...

Stevieplink

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation: 2 days before my half-century!

I am so pleased to announce I have completed my Couch 2 5K 'course' and today run my third run of Week 9! In fact I even did an extra minute to get to .......

I am so pleased to announce I have completed my Couch 2 5K 'course' and today ru...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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Music inspiration needed

Hi I’m on week 8 and wondered if anyone has any great tracks they listen too when running, I’ve exhausted mine. Cheers!

Hi I’m on week 8 and wondered if anyone has any great tracks they listen too whe...

Cath2019

•5 years ago

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W5R2 am I running backwards?

Hi all you lovely people. Just done mid week 5 ‘run’ it was ok but I’m going soooo sloooowwwwlyyyyy!!! Am wondering if power walking would be better....

Hi all you lovely people. Just done mid week 5 ‘run’ it was ok but I’m going soo...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

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New GPS watch post

New to me, but preloved. So very excited. Photo taken before I reset it and bent it to my will 😊

New to me, but preloved. So very excited. Photo taken before I reset it and ben...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation week

Hi fellow runners W9R1 completed this morning bright and early.....lovely run apart from the awful stitch I developed on my right side with 7 minutes to go. No...

Hi fellow runners W9R1 completed this morning bright and early.....lovely run ap...

Franglaise

Graduate•5 years ago

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Newbie!

Hi just did my first couch to 5k run and I have to admit it was really hard. I did it on the spot in my house as I don't have the confidence to go out yet.

Hi just did my first couch to 5k run and I have to admit it was really hard. I d...

Chloelm98

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Eventful run

Well, I managed Wk3R3 even though I felt a bit lazy today. It was hard-going as it’s windy here in the Hebrides and I tried to place myself on tracks where I’d...

Well, I managed Wk3R3 even though I felt a bit lazy today. It was hard-going as ...

MarybellM

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Survived

Wk6 R1 done! Also survived with a 7yo scooting and holding my dog! Did a new route which I think helped. Up till now I’ve done the same run around the park....

Wk6 R1 done! Also survived with a 7yo scooting and holding my dog! Did a new r...

JPDuck

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just did W6R1

And I felt so tired! Thought it would be easier as I jogged for 20 minutes 2 days ago. But my legs ached and had no energy. It's funny how some days it's ok,...

And I felt so tired! Thought it would be easier as I jogged for 20 minutes 2 da...

Soroptimum

•5 years ago

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A beautiful...at my speed run! Week 9:2

Such a gorgeous morning to run in the park! I put no pressure on myself to go fast or anything (recently done Park Runs and I think I sometimes tried to go too...

Such a gorgeous morning to run in the park! I put no pressure on myself to go fa...

futurefit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Yay !

Just back from my monthly weigh in at Tesco. For the first time in living memory, there’s more of me than there is of Ethel - just ! Such a relief 😄

Just back from my monthly weigh in at Tesco. For the first time in living memory...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

44 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Still going ! Into Wk 7....

Did it at last

3rd time

W1.... 😀

What you give you get back

Week 1 at last

Week 5 3 ticked off

W8R3 just ONE week to go

W6R3 and Laura's the best!

W8,R1- those extra 3mins!!!

Enjoying running well jogging 🏃‍♀️

Shins are sorted, now my calves are hurting!

An Easter Monday Run

Just got back from W8 R3

Week 1 Run 1 done!

W4 R1

C25k app on android

Mind willing body falling apart

W3r3, 'my sherona'

Graduation: 2 days before my half-century!

Music inspiration needed

W5R2 am I running backwards?

New GPS watch post

Graduation week

Newbie!

Eventful run

Survived

Just did W6R1

A beautiful...at my speed run! Week 9:2

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