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I'm back!!...

Hi everyone! It's been quite a while since I posted on here....I've had technical problems, broken phone......couldn't log in, severe chest infection, followed...

Hi everyone! It's been quite a while since I posted on here....I've had technica...

Cakerunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R1- done...in new trainers😁

So on to W7, although the last 5mins of the run felt hard. However it was done and faster than my last run (W6R3) according to my GPS- total workout 5.39km in...

So on to W7, although the last 5mins of the run felt hard. However it was done a...

PVH1

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3

I can't quite believe I did it!

fishwifek

•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 4 (2nd Attempt)

Was a struggle to motivate myself for this one seeing as it was my 2nd attempt at the run. More psychological than physical but eventually common sense won the...

Was a struggle to motivate myself for this one seeing as it was my 2nd attempt a...

Moz2407

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R1

Still can’t believe it 5 runs left before graduation.

Gebbgebb

•5 years ago

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Foot pain - gutted!

I started week 8 on Friday and everything has been going well so far - really enjoying running, not missed a day - and now I have a pain in my left foot. It...

I started week 8 on Friday and everything has been going well so far - really en...

Wiggy-Giggy

Graduate•5 years ago

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R3 W9 complete

Very very happy that with the company of my daughter we have completed C25K! Not bad for a creaky very nearly 66 yr old .

Very very happy that with the company of my daughter we have completed C25K! Not...

FRM22

•5 years ago

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W3R3 done 😄

.Yes I’m smiling, grinning and feeling chuffed. Not something I thought I would continue for 3 weeks and not something I thought I would enjoy. The podcast if...

.Yes I’m smiling, grinning and feeling chuffed. Not something I thought I would ...

NallanC25k

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

What next?

I'm now following a mix of the c25k+ runs ( stepping stone/ stamina/ speed).. I'm looking for suggestions as to what is best to follow... What have others...

I'm now following a mix of the c25k+ runs ( stepping stone/ stamina/ speed).. I...

Lucyintheskywith

Graduate•5 years ago

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Longest run of my life - ever

Just finished W9R1 and I cant believe it. A couple of months ago I had to have three goes at W1 because I just couldn’t run that far and now.......... I have...

Just finished W9R1 and I cant believe it. A couple of months ago I had to have t...

Seajay21

Graduate•5 years ago

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Absolute beginner

Hi I’ve just completed week 4! Enjoying the challenge. Week 5 looks daunting but I’m determined!!!!

Hi I’ve just completed week 4! Enjoying the challenge. Week 5 looks daunting but...

Sammy-Lou

•5 years ago

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Week one done!

Week one done and I can’t believe I’m actually looking forward to running again next week! Was away in Bristol for the weekend so made sure to pack my kit and...

Week one done and I can’t believe I’m actually looking forward to running again ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Not Quite There!

Reached week 9 of Couch to 5km. Actual running distance 4.25km - help! Should I include the two 5 minutes walking in my distance calculations?

Reached week 9 of Couch to 5km. Actual running distance 4.25km - help! Should ...

Sethor

•5 years ago

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The Graduate!!

I’ve done it- I can’t believe it!!! I am so pleased and proud of myself. It was a slog and I did push it, so close to getting under 30 mins, but I will get...

I’ve done it- I can’t believe it!!! I am so pleased and proud of myself. It was ...

stupendous82

•5 years ago

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W4R3 done.!! Bring on W5 😊

Feeling pretty chuffed with myself..for a change today I went to the gym with the other half and did my run on a treadmill, felt a bit easier but boy was it...

Feeling pretty chuffed with myself..for a change today I went to the gym with th...

Coco-Major

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Twingey knee, end of week 2

Hi there. I'm on my third(!) go through couch to 5k. The first time (years ago) I completed it, but last time I stopped because of sore knees. This time I've...

Hi there. I'm on my third(!) go through couch to 5k. The first time (years ago) ...

Smee223

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 1...

28 mins in the bag! But sitting at home with a resorative coffee and an ice pack on my right knee 😐. Doesn't hurt when running but agony going downstairs or...

28 mins in the bag! But sitting at home with a resorative coffee and an ice pac...

Lijo18

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 finished

Finished week 1 this morning with my 6 year old in tow! It was definitely the hardest one of the week. I found my calf muscles were painful as I was jogging. I...

Finished week 1 this morning with my 6 year old in tow! It was definitely the ha...

Hbb1502

Graduate•5 years ago

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Painful shin

My last - and first! - post was about how stiff I felt after running. I completed W4 and was excited about starting W5 but for various reasons, had to leave...

My last - and first! - post was about how stiff I felt after running. I complet...

SipMiss

•5 years ago

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Map my run

Does anyone else find that the map my run app sometimes pauses itself ? So annoying when you need an accurate distance

Does anyone else find that the map my run app sometimes pauses itself ? So annoy...

Patjoub

•5 years ago

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Fell a week after graduating

All was going so well, but I had a nasty fall whilst running last week, grazing both knees and chin. Slowly healing, but I have not been able to run again yet...

All was going so well, but I had a nasty fall whilst running last week, grazing ...

Skip-and-jump

Graduate•5 years ago

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Outdoor win

After all the motivation from fellow runners on here yesterday, I did my W5R1 this morning and it felt fabulous!

After all the motivation from fellow runners on here yesterday, I did my W5R1 th...

AnnaHod

Graduate•5 years ago

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Old foes..... but on week 9!!!!

I am still here plugging away! I wonder what the longest time to complete Couch 2 5K is???? My knee is the main reason it is taking so long (I started in...

I am still here plugging away! I wonder what the longest time to complete Couch ...

Blamm0

Graduate•5 years ago

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What a run!

Week 6 run three done! 25 minutes of solid running round Florence! Worst places to go! Headed out early doors here and apart from other runners and a few cars...

Week 6 run three done! 25 minutes of solid running round Florence! Worst places ...

Hmiller600

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Denjo

I’m still stuck on week 5 ,but only because I’ve not been able to jog regularly due to my Dad being ill,hopefully can get back to normality soon!

I’m still stuck on week 5 ,but only because I’ve not been able to jog regularly ...

ethelmary

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 - complete

Week 2 - complete 🎉 Looking forward to week 3 😊

shellvincent

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Wk7R2

It was cold, windy and occasionally showery. It was hard work. It didn't look pretty, and I doubted whether I would make it. But I did it. I ran my second 25...

It was cold, windy and occasionally showery. It was hard work. It didn't look p...

MeddieB

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 ✅

5 runs to graduation wooo, I am feeling great!

Hidden

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Breathing Difficulties

Hi all! I'm new here. On week 1 of C25K (Although I've been on 4 runs so far. Taking it really slowly due to chronic unfitness!) And amazed at how much fitter...

Hi all! I'm new here. On week 1 of C25K (Although I've been on 4 runs so far. Ta...

CircusMind

•5 years ago

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Park Run advice please - I'm on W3

I'm thinking I might join a Park Run alongside my c25k plan. I'm currently on Week 3. But what strategy or approach should I take? Should I run the next run in...

I'm thinking I might join a Park Run alongside my c25k plan. I'm currently on We...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

I'm back!!...

W7R1- done...in new trainers😁

W9R3

Week 4 Run 4 (2nd Attempt)

W8R1

Foot pain - gutted!

R3 W9 complete

W3R3 done 😄

What next?

Longest run of my life - ever

Absolute beginner

Week one done!

Not Quite There!

The Graduate!!

W4R3 done.!! Bring on W5 😊

Twingey knee, end of week 2

Week 8 run 1...

Week 1 finished

Painful shin

Map my run

Fell a week after graduating

Outdoor win

Old foes..... but on week 9!!!!

What a run!

Denjo

Week 2 - complete

Wk7R2

Week 8 Run 1 ✅

Breathing Difficulties

Park Run advice please - I'm on W3

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