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First 5k

I just completed my first 5k feel great

Leedsfan

•5 years ago

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Ok, so I’m new

Just did my first run for a long time , it seemed much harder than I remember So day 1 run 1 completed How did everyone else get on on their first run 😊

Just did my first run for a long time , it seemed much harder than I remember S...

Shepherdmom

•5 years ago

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Wk 2 finished

Started week 1 on holiday, didnt think too much of running on rough terrain near coast, up a few hills etc. Came home and started week 2 on treadmill and feels...

Started week 1 on holiday, didnt think too much of running on rough terrain near...

Anfidm

Graduate•5 years ago

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Don’t give up!

It’s now coming up to a year since I started Couch to 5k, finishing it last August. Being 58 at the time, weighing nearly 16 stones and not having run for over...

It’s now coming up to a year since I started Couch to 5k, finishing it last Augu...

Taffywasawelshman

Graduate•5 years ago

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week 5, run 3!

wow, so the one they all dread came round today. had a strange but special day although it was tinged with some sadness but felt good going into the run...

wow, so the one they all dread came round today. had a strange but special day a...

Molint

Graduate•5 years ago

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Onwards and upwards

Yippee, week 1 run 3 completed

Makeitcount19

•5 years ago

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Week 8 😰😰

Bring it on. I’m ready.Josephine Wiley will help me! 🤞🏻

Coxybwoy78

•5 years ago

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Still running .... yeah😁!

Week 8 run 1. This programme is fantastic! 8 weeks ago I couldn’t run for 3 minutes!!! I think it might be changing my life. No kidding. If you’re reading this...

Week 8 run 1. This programme is fantastic! 8 weeks ago I couldn’t run for 3 minu...

Jerichomile

Graduate•5 years ago

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Foot advice

Just wondering why my feet are uncomfortable and a bit sore now - week 3 run 1. What do you all do to keep your feet happy?

Just wondering why my feet are uncomfortable and a bit sore now - week 3 run 1. ...

Redrover123

•5 years ago

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Not a long run.......

NEVER have I ever exercised on holiday but brought my running shoes to Majorca and did a short morning run. Less than what I do at home but so pleased I made...

NEVER have I ever exercised on holiday but brought my running shoes to Majorca a...

AliK0871

Graduate•5 years ago

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Done it!

Completed W9R3 this evening. Not 5K but I can build on this. So pleased I have done it and can run for 30mins (albeit slowly).. How do I become a Graduate on...

Completed W9R3 this evening. Not 5K but I can build on this. So pleased I have d...

MeddieB

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sense of sadness

So I’ve just done my W9R1 and have a certain blue feeling that my C25K journey is coming to an end. I know it’s just the beginning of my new fitness regime but...

So I’ve just done my W9R1 and have a certain blue feeling that my C25K journey i...

Rosiepug

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1r3

Well, that was a tricky one. Friday’s run felt easier than today’s. Went really slowly, but lungs not happy. Cool air didn’t feel good to breathe. Still, I did...

Well, that was a tricky one. Friday’s run felt easier than today’s. Went really ...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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Introduction:

Hey, Ive recently joined up to try and run to lose weight. I have struggled now for years. Although I eat healthily and exercise - I have IBS and have really...

Hey, Ive recently joined up to try and run to lose weight. I have struggled now ...

BettyBoom

•5 years ago

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Gearing up for week 6 run 3!

I've recently completed the previous weeks and have just looked at my next run and am quite nervous! Full 25 mins to look forward to! 😣😳

I've recently completed the previous weeks and have just looked at my next run a...

Nibblesruns

•5 years ago

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Run 3 week 9

I've only gone and done it, WOOHOO 😁😁😁😁😁😁. 9 weeks of training and I've graduated At the start, I was struggling to run for 30 seconds and desperate to...

I've only gone and done it, WOOHOO 😁😁😁😁😁😁. 9 weeks of training and I've gr...

OrangePeacock

Graduate•5 years ago

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Having doubts

Week 1 Run 1 finished my warm up and started to run and went sprawling into the pavement. £300 pair of glasses down and look like I have been 5 rounds with...

Week 1 Run 1 finished my warm up and started to run and went sprawling into the ...

Technowitch

•5 years ago

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Help please

Hello. I had 2 strokes back in 2016 and limited in my movement. I had a lot of time to recover bfirst in a wheelchair, then crutches. I finally got back to...

Hello. I had 2 strokes back in 2016 and limited in my movement. I had a lot of t...

Matt_300

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Feeling overwhelmed

I started this programme a while back with some good friends and we almost got to week 3. Sadly they bailed and I’m looking to get back into it. Did anyone...

I started this programme a while back with some good friends and we almost got t...

Dani1201

Graduate•5 years ago

34 Replies

W6 run 2

Well I enjoyed that run round the park was very different and a bit more hilly 😊

Well I enjoyed that run round the park was very different and a bit more hilly �...

Clarebear73

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W7R3 - blinkin heck...

...It was warmer than I thought. I hate overheating! I started with a ten min warm up walk to get to the top of the hill before running. This was a mini...

...It was warmer than I thought. I hate overheating! I started with a ten min wa...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Week 2

Week 2 done and feel very pleased with myself though I might redo it to try and improve my efforts. Is this a good idea??

Week 2 done and feel very pleased with myself though I might redo it to try and ...

Renee109

Graduate•5 years ago

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Newbie again!

Hi I finished the programme last year and then for some reason life got in the way and I missed the odd run, which then led to weeks. I am planning to restart...

Hi I finished the programme last year and then for some reason life got in the w...

SarahLouise13

•5 years ago

6 Replies

C25k over winter

Hi, having completed c25k in January, all my runs were in winter. I loved everyone of them. I’m now struggling with the better weather and finding I’m making...

Hi, having completed c25k in January, all my runs were in winter. I loved everyo...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

Wk7 Done

That’s it Wk7 done, Hoping Wk8 is not too bad , 3 mins extra doesn’t sound a lot but let’s see.

That’s it Wk7 done, Hoping Wk8 is not too bad , 3 mins extra doesn’t sound a lot...

Gingeral57

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Week 6 run 3 - I couldn't do it, feeling really disappointed

I've been gradually progressing through C5K and am gobsmacked that I can actually run at all if I'm honest. However, tried this run this morning and had to...

I've been gradually progressing through C5K and am gobsmacked that I can actuall...

Fen_runner

•5 years ago

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Run in the park

So today I’ve decided to do my run in the park it’s a couple of miles away but I just want somewhere different and a bit more peaceful doing my run so a run...

So today I’ve decided to do my run in the park it’s a couple of miles away but I...

Clarebear73

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

W6/ R3... I have a confession to make.

When I did my 20 min run, I did it on a canal because it was flat. I felt like I cheated a bit. Don't get me wrong, when I completed that 20 mins I was...

When I did my 20 min run, I did it on a canal because it was flat. I felt like I...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Feel like Forest Gump !!!! 😂

It was my long run yesterday and had been taken out for lunch so waited 3 hours before I ran. After watching the London Marathon I was so impressed and...

It was my long run yesterday and had been taken out for lunch so waited 3 hours ...

RunRunRun13

Graduate•5 years ago

18 Replies

Week 6

So like I said in my first post run 1 of week 6 could not have gone any worse. Anyway I listened to my body and I had 2 rest days between run 1 and run 2 and...

So like I said in my first post run 1 of week 6 could not have gone any worse. A...

WickedAlwaysWins

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

First 5k

Ok, so I’m new

Wk 2 finished

Don’t give up!

week 5, run 3!

Onwards and upwards

Week 8 😰😰

Still running .... yeah😁!

Foot advice

Not a long run.......

Done it!

Sense of sadness

W1r3

Introduction:

Gearing up for week 6 run 3!

Run 3 week 9

Having doubts

Help please

Feeling overwhelmed

W6 run 2

W7R3 - blinkin heck...

Week 2

Newbie again!

C25k over winter

Wk7 Done

Week 6 run 3 - I couldn't do it, feeling really disappointed

Run in the park

W6/ R3... I have a confession to make.

Feel like Forest Gump !!!! 😂

Week 6

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