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Stiff as a board

Did my W1 R2 this morning. It wasn’t as tough as the 1st run. I say run but it’s more of a shuffle at this stage 😁 nevertheless it was great to be out early...

Did my W1 R2 this morning. It wasn’t as tough as the 1st run. I say run but it’s...

Meedeb

Graduate•5 years ago

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At Week 5 and really struggling with pace and constant aches.

I’ve just done run 2 of week 5 and really struggling, I had to stop running twice during both 8 mins of running. My aches are no longer recovering on rest...

I’ve just done run 2 of week 5 and really struggling, I had to stop running twic...

LaurenK1985

•5 years ago

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Phew I’ve done it

Just completed run 3 of week 9. My story is a bit different in that last year I was running 5k but at the end of July got back and disc problems. Was advised...

Just completed run 3 of week 9. My story is a bit different in that last year I ...

Raspberrypink

Graduate•5 years ago

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Can not wait!

So it will be week 4 run 2 tomorrow and I’m really looking forward too it! Id even go as far to say I cannot wait! Is that odd? I have been struggling with my...

So it will be week 4 run 2 tomorrow and I’m really looking forward too it! Id ev...

Kdwg

•5 years ago

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W4R3 ✅

Satisfying and getting confident...

NallanC25k

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run under the belt 💪🏻

Got the fiancé to download the app this evening and we went running together. #thosewhotraintogetherstaytogether 😂🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️ It was a feeling like no...

Got the fiancé to download the app this evening and we went running together. #t...

s_k_y

•5 years ago

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2 months, haven't lost 1 lb.

I have been working out religiously preparing for the police academy, and on a high protein diet. I weight about 150 and am 5 foot so I would like to be at...

I have been working out religiously preparing for the police academy, and on a h...

DEMI5

•5 years ago

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VO² Max

OK, so here's a thing. I have a Garmin VivoActive 3 which, on the whole, does everything I want of it. One thing that slightly baffles me is its VO² Max...

OK, so here's a thing. I have a Garmin VivoActive 3 which, on the whole, does ev...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation 4

What a lovely day for a run! I wanted to go earlier when it wasn’t quite so warm but didn’t manage to get out till 3 so decided to take it slow. I know in...

What a lovely day for a run! I wanted to go earlier when it wasn’t quite so warm...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Restart

Got to week 8 and for some reason stopped. Thought I'd cracked it, now back to slob mode. Any advice of where to restart be welcome. Wk1 feels too far back but...

Got to week 8 and for some reason stopped. Thought I'd cracked it, now back to s...

Adamdrew31

•5 years ago

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I am back woooo

After 7months off after a broken ankle and much physio for ligament damage! Today i got signed off from physio and was told i could run if i took it easy! So...

After 7months off after a broken ankle and much physio for ligament damage! Toda...

Shmelany

•5 years ago

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W2R2 Sore Knees

Anyone else? Would appreciate your thoughts/advice. Happy Easter 🐣⛪️

LukeAndrew

Graduate•5 years ago

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Same wood, different route

One of my regular running places has 3 entrances. One of which I have never used as the junction outside is busy main road, sharp left turn, narrow path...

One of my regular running places has 3 entrances. One of which I have never used...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 -run 1 . Feeling proud but have sore shins 😕

I’m 63 years old and am running for the first time. I ruptured my RightAchilles’ tendon December 2017 skipping with my granddaughter 😄. It was a massive...

I’m 63 years old and am running for the first time. I ruptured my RightAchilles...

Art-class

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W5R2 🥵

Can’t believe I’m actually running for 8 minutes! Twice! What a fantastic programme...I think the next one is going to be my biggest challenge yet 😬 bring it...

Can’t believe I’m actually running for 8 minutes! Twice! What a fantastic progra...

Coco-Major

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2r2

Ok so I’ve just done w2 r2, I was supposed To do it on Tuesday but my heel and below ankle has been hurting. I pushed on and did it today although a lot slower...

Ok so I’ve just done w2 r2, I was supposed To do it on Tuesday but my heel and b...

Eeeyyoo

•5 years ago

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First run completed. How many more to go?

Hi everyone. Just completed my first run on the second attempt. I thought my lungs were going to give up for good and I didn't know that my breathing could be...

Hi everyone. Just completed my first run on the second attempt. I thought my lu...

Overweightmalenurse

•5 years ago

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Wk5 R3

🙈 wk5 R3 is my next run...... a jump from 2 x 8 min runs to a 20 min run!!!!! Please tell me it’s not toooo bad😲

🙈 wk5 R3 is my next run...... a jump from 2 x 8 min runs to a 20 min run!!!!! P...

JPDuck

Graduate•5 years ago

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ON HOLD

No week nine☹ , after i badly injured my ankle during a five " only a bit of fun" a side. I only participated as i was feeling fitter after following the...

No week nine☹ , after i badly injured my ankle during a five " only a bit of fun...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Eek! Just looked at Week 5!! 😧

I completed Week 4 yesterday and am due to start Week 5 tomorrow. I nearly fainted when I read R2 and R3!!!! Run for 8 mins? Run for 20 mins? I’ve just about...

I completed Week 4 yesterday and am due to start Week 5 tomorrow. I nearly faint...

Jogettejo

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Just a thanks to you guys

Just finished week 7 run 2 and it was hard I have to say. The weather was hot and humid and towards the end of the run I took comfort from thinking about all...

Just finished week 7 run 2 and it was hard I have to say. The weather was hot an...

Fuggs

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

C25k wk4 r2 ✅✅

How did I miss this group until now. Just saw the link at bottom of the App page after 4 weeks. Loving the re-found motivation c25k App has delivered after...

How did I miss this group until now. Just saw the link at bottom of the App page...

Dottie_D

Graduate•5 years ago

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'Sarah' definately suggested that I should be doing 5k in Week 9

So, I'm in my 'Graduation Week'... and wow - I really had a 'bad' run today - legs like lead, really really slow - nice new route... and a sodding great hill...

So, I'm in my 'Graduation Week'... and wow - I really had a 'bad' run today - le...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Brick wall just got bigger.

Ankle grumbling for Run 6.2 on Wednesday.Complaining further today and not looking good for my first 25 min tomorrow. Coincidentally picked up this link from...

Ankle grumbling for Run 6.2 on Wednesday.Complaining further today and not looki...

Tbae

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Heading home....

After 10 days in sunny North California, we’re heading home tomorrow. I’ve managed to fit in five runs and so glad I did. There’s definitely worse places to go...

After 10 days in sunny North California, we’re heading home tomorrow. I’ve manag...

Nicky_F

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ahhh wk 7

Hi all tried again and my app stopped I stopped started again twice and gave in with 6 mins left. I know this is all psychological I have ran 20 mins non stop...

Hi all tried again and my app stopped I stopped started again twice and gave in ...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

My new running track

My grandparents need a bit of extra help at the moment as my grandad is having life saving surgery for his aneurysms and my nan has gone and fractured her leg....

My grandparents need a bit of extra help at the moment as my grandad is having l...

LazyPanda

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Graduate restart

Hi Thanks to the couple of responses I had to my previous post. I’ve restarted from week 3 and boy do my legs feel like lead! I’m going to take it slow (that’s...

Hi Thanks to the couple of responses I had to my previous post. I’ve restarted f...

JJ-1962

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk 4 anxiety?

Completed wk3 r3 this morning and now feel great getting this far but anxious at the same time for week 4. The thought of running 5 minutes has me worried...

Completed wk3 r3 this morning and now feel great getting this far but anxious at...

Hopefully43

Graduate•5 years ago

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The long silence broken!

I have not posted in the 9 weeks since the heady days of my graduation but I thought a quick update was probably due! My theme has been consolidation...

I have not posted in the 9 weeks since the heady days of my graduation but I tho...

strollguy

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Stiff as a board

At Week 5 and really struggling with pace and constant aches.

Phew I’ve done it

Can not wait!

W4R3 ✅

First run under the belt 💪🏻

2 months, haven't lost 1 lb.

VO² Max

Consolidation 4

Restart

I am back woooo

W2R2 Sore Knees

Same wood, different route

Week 3 -run 1 . Feeling proud but have sore shins 😕

W5R2 🥵

W2r2

First run completed. How many more to go?

Wk5 R3

ON HOLD

Eek! Just looked at Week 5!! 😧

Just a thanks to you guys

C25k wk4 r2 ✅✅

'Sarah' definately suggested that I should be doing 5k in Week 9

Brick wall just got bigger.

Heading home....

Ahhh wk 7

My new running track

Graduate restart

Wk 4 anxiety?

The long silence broken!

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