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Week 8, Run 1, Post 1

Hello everyone, I haven't posted in this forum yet, but I have taken a lot of inspiration from it - so thank you everyone! I completed Week 8, Run 1 last...

Hello everyone, I haven't posted in this forum yet, but I have taken a lot of ...

ElRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Foggy start

Got up determined to run this morning as I've had to have a few days off thanks to new wardrobes being fitted. Opened the curtains to find the fog/mist had...

Got up determined to run this morning as I've had to have a few days off thanks ...

Agentmay

Graduate•5 years ago

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Managed to graduate

First time I've posted but I've managed to graduate from c25k now having had to start again after a knee injury kept me out for two months. If I can offer any...

First time I've posted but I've managed to graduate from c25k now having had to ...

janus2heads

Graduate•5 years ago

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New Week

Is it best to move onto the following week if you I don' feel ready? Unsure how i should be feeling after each week

Is it best to move onto the following week if you I don' feel ready? Unsure how ...

Timswig1

•5 years ago

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Half and Full Marathon Target

I watched every single bit of BBC coverage and was very inspired. Having already got a place with my daughter for next years London Landmarks half marathon,...

I watched every single bit of BBC coverage and was very inspired. Having already...

Grandadmike

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running after a night shift

So last night was my first night shift of this week. After my shift I went and Run 1 of Week 3. I wasn’t sure if I should but I had kept myself hydrated...

So last night was my first night shift of this week. After my shift I went and R...

Scouser67

Graduate•5 years ago

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Beginner

Hi everyone I have just started Couch to 5k. I am only on wk 1 and just done my second day. Just wanted to say hello. About me: I am certainly not a girl, and...

Hi everyone I have just started Couch to 5k. I am only on wk 1 and just done my ...

Saffy_girl

Graduate•5 years ago

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Longest run since Graduation

Went out last night to do my first 5K since November. Wasn’t a fast one at all at around 39 minutes but by that time I was feeling comfortable and in a steady...

Went out last night to do my first 5K since November. Wasn’t a fast one at all a...

Grandadmike

Graduate•5 years ago

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#GetInspired

I watched the marathon runners in London on Sunday and felt so inspired by them 😍 I’m starting week 2 this today and have invested in a good pair of running...

I watched the marathon runners in London on Sunday and felt so inspired by them ...

Superunfitgirl

•5 years ago

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Week 7 - strava

I'm now onto wk 7, run 2...no more intervals! I use strava to track pace but always turn it on as soon as I leave the house. Does anyone else use it and...

I'm now onto wk 7, run 2...no more intervals! I use strava to track pace but a...

PlodLife

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5r1 🏃‍♀️😁

First run of w5 in the bag 😁 and I can't wait to do my next run! Finally I think I've found my mojo, and it feels great. You lot have helped here, Reading all...

First run of w5 in the bag 😁 and I can't wait to do my next run! Finally I thin...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Final Run

Completed W9R3 today. Harder than the last two but fantastic to finish. Anyway, onwards and upwards 😊

Completed W9R3 today. Harder than the last two but fantastic to finish. Anyway, ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Calf muscle

6 runs in . I had shin splints but the have gone 👏 Now it’s sore calf muscle I know it will painful but for how long.? Actually hurts more when I walk for...

6 runs in . I had shin splints but the have gone 👏 Now it’s sore calf muscle ...

Timswig1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 Run 3

Yay, I did it and feel amazing!! 🤩 Thank you to all of you that have enjoyed me and given advice. Goal to get to 5k in 30 mins and then who knows? If you are...

Yay, I did it and feel amazing!! 🤩 Thank you to all of you that have enjoyed me...

Yogaandrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk 6 complete Geez

It took me over a week to complete week 6 since was away with the grandchildren but I've just done a 25 min run and I cannot believe it. Feeling elated. If I...

It took me over a week to complete week 6 since was away with the grandchildren ...

Am_i_really_running

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Failed to get up in time yesterday for this run as the 2 hour time difference and being tired after the late flight did for me. However I set the alarm for 5...

Failed to get up in time yesterday for this run as the 2 hour time difference an...

Myzinnyboy

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it! W2R1!

90 seconds of running! 6 times 👏🏼👏🏼🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ I’m over the moon, so is the dog. I walked her yesterday as had a rest day and she was looking at me as If to...

90 seconds of running! 6 times 👏🏼👏🏼🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ I’m over the moon, so is the d...

mpv1

•5 years ago

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W6r1

Completed this run tonight, but it was bit of a funny one, I actually found it more difficult than the big one - w5r3. And really youd think it would be easier...

Completed this run tonight, but it was bit of a funny one, I actually found it m...

Trying83

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back a week

Feeling a bit miffed with myself ... Decided week four looks too difficult so held myself back to week three ... Anyone got advice to help me move on pleased?

Feeling a bit miffed with myself ... Decided week four looks too difficult so he...

BJH-59

•5 years ago

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Week 3 Completed

So I have completed week 3 of C25K. Doing this as a bit of a health kick as haven’t done any major exercise in 13 years and frankly my weight is creeping up....

So I have completed week 3 of C25K. Doing this as a bit of a health kick as have...

BurmeseHaggis

•5 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 done

I’m actually really proud of myself. I never thought I could do this, I dread every run but I love the feeling of achievement at the end. Hopefully this...

I’m actually really proud of myself. I never thought I could do this, I dread ev...

Soontobefunmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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So farewell Sarah Millican, I'll miss you...

as I completed my graduation run this morning! Hurrah!

Wiggy-Giggy

Graduate•5 years ago

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On my own...

My daughter was feeling tired but I still went out to do W2r2. who needs music when you have birds (namely chiff chaffs) as a soundtrack. Really good for...

My daughter was feeling tired but I still went out to do W2r2. who needs music w...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Got a stitch

Week 9 run 1 thought I would do this one on the treadmill and try to go a bit faster , opps got a stitch at 15 minutes , managed to finish . A lesson learnt .

Week 9 run 1 thought I would do this one on the treadmill and try to go a bit fa...

Jennysheldon

Graduate•5 years ago

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Do you run 3 times a week?

I’m looking at running once or twice a week, CT5K says 3 runs per week. Curious as to everyone else’s experience with the program... have you all done the 3...

I’m looking at running once or twice a week, CT5K says 3 runs per week. Curious ...

tropicana

•5 years ago

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I've done it!!

Week 9 Run 3 in the bag. The first two runs this week, my legs felt like lead. I did a park run for run 2, completing it in 34 mins. I don't know how I got...

Week 9 Run 3 in the bag. The first two runs this week, my legs felt like lead. I...

Wavey16

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation badge

I am not sure if I have done it right as I posted in March that I had graduated in the post but it doesn’t appear by my name? What should I have done to...

I am not sure if I have done it right as I posted in March that I had graduated ...

Scooper47

Graduate•5 years ago

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Zippedy-doo-dah!

What a wonderful day! After a little bit of doubt and procrastination, I put on my trainers and did my 2nd run. Thanks to everyone who replied to my post...

What a wonderful day! After a little bit of doubt and procrastination, I put on...

Kastri

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Hi

Hi I am new to couch to 5k would like to interact with like minded people

Leedsfan

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Obligatory new trainer post

So.... I went to Decathlon today with a friend who also runs. I REALLY needed new trainers as I had no road shoes, and no trail shoes suitable for hard packed...

So.... I went to Decathlon today with a friend who also runs. I REALLY needed n...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Week 8, Run 1, Post 1

Foggy start

Managed to graduate

New Week

Half and Full Marathon Target

Running after a night shift

Beginner

Longest run since Graduation

#GetInspired

Week 7 - strava

W5r1 🏃‍♀️😁

Final Run

Calf muscle

Week 9 Run 3

Wk 6 complete Geez

Week 8 run 1

I did it! W2R1!

W6r1

Back a week

Week 3 Completed

Week 2 run 1 done

So farewell Sarah Millican, I'll miss you...

On my own...

Got a stitch

Do you run 3 times a week?

I've done it!!

Graduation badge

Zippedy-doo-dah!

Hi

Obligatory new trainer post

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