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W9R3 in the bag!

W9R3 complete! I started C25K in conjunction with the FAST800 diet 2 months ago with a general wish to get fitter and healthier, and suspected I may have been...

W9R3 complete! I started C25K in conjunction with the FAST800 diet 2 months ago ...

Madrigal65

Graduate•5 years ago

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Garmin watches.Advice please?

I have a forerunner 30, which I love ( sadly mainly because of the turquoise strap🤣) and have been perfectly happy with. My daughter has a forerunner 235 (...

I have a forerunner 30, which I love ( sadly mainly because of the turquoise str...

limberlou

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2 R2 - Completed

This morning I went out and did W2 R2. I found my breathing and stamina was a lot better this run, but I had a bit of calf pain/ache, especially on the walking...

This morning I went out and did W2 R2. I found my breathing and stamina was a lo...

bexcrowe

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

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Change of plan Week 2

My running partner is away this week and I was going to repeat Wk1 but I decided to start Wk2 as I am more likely to need to repeat that with her next week. It...

My running partner is away this week and I was going to repeat Wk1 but I decided...

Astonechat

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 Run 2

After not being able to complete week 7 run 2 the first time around, I reattempted it the other night and was able to complete it just fine although it is...

After not being able to complete week 7 run 2 the first time around, I reattempt...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Need to be fit

Hi I’m new just want to get fit. Need to get myself motivated

Maxlittle01

•5 years ago

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Wk 3 Run 1 complete

Just back from my first run of week 3 and the 3 minute step up seem like a hour.

Just back from my first run of week 3 and the 3 minute step up seem like a hour....

Daznvern

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W9R3

Yeah .... I’ve done it! I really can’t believe it. Continuously running for 30 minutes! Today’s run seemed tougher than the last two but I’m sure it is all in...

Yeah .... I’ve done it! I really can’t believe it. Continuously running for 30 m...

Peggy254

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just here for a moan.

I completed week 8 almost two weeks ago now and life/stress has gotten in the way of me starting week 9 so this weekend I managed to clear my head, organise...

I completed week 8 almost two weeks ago now and life/stress has gotten in the wa...

Running_Giraffe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Well off we went this morning faithful spaniel and myself. I’m quite looking forward to Friday when we try for the 20 minute Japanese slow jog! Had a round of...

Well off we went this morning faithful spaniel and myself. I’m quite looking for...

Myzinnyboy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Easing into running outside again

After running 30 minutes several times a week on the treadmill over the past five months it's been quite a learning curve going back to running outside !!...

After running 30 minutes several times a week on the treadmill over the past fi...

lexiemcd

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Back in the Saddle - 3rd Time Lucky

Just completed W4R1 for the third time. I first completed this run on 19th December 2018, then in January this year I got ill - an illness I later discovered...

Just completed W4R1 for the third time. I first completed this run on 19th Decem...

StatusBaby

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back to the UK

I’m back to running in the UK after a month in Australia and on a cruise to New Zealand. I will never forget my first run in suburban Sydney, I felt like a...

I’m back to running in the UK after a month in Australia and on a cruise to New ...

Kalessin

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Did it! Did my first run!

Yay! I started it! Yesterday I did my first run 1, week 1. Not a massive achievement for some but it is for me. 4 months after a huge surgery and I’ve started...

Yay! I started it! Yesterday I did my first run 1, week 1. Not a massive achieve...

Becca2203

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3.

About to do this run this morning, feeling very nervous, anyone got any tips, as I think I may well just be moving forward at a snails pace by the end of 20...

About to do this run this morning, feeling very nervous, anyone got any tips, as...

Hjs2017

Graduate•5 years ago

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Amazon Garmin offers are back

Just a heads up. Not sure how long. I got the 235 but if I had my time again I’d get the 735xt with a chest strap for the extra data it captures. The Fenix...

Just a heads up. Not sure how long. I got the 235 but if I had my time again I’d...

Jay66UK

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Vary large lady - but, getting less large 😉

W6R1 done ✅ I was really worried about this run. I kept telling myself it was just a fluke that I’d hauled myself round for 20mins. It was challenging, I...

W6R1 done ✅ I was really worried about this run. I kept telling myself it was j...

Twinkle2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 - Take 2

What a difference a day makes! I tried unsuccessfully to start Week 4 on Saturday and it was not a success - got cramp and had to stop which left me feeling...

What a difference a day makes! I tried unsuccessfully to start Week 4 on Saturda...

JennyB48

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Ulcerative colitis

Any tips for running with uc

Samrunning

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 Run 1

Done! Still dragging my behind out the door on a morning....! Still absolutely dreading the interruption to my music as that means she's about to say it's...

Done! Still dragging my behind out the door on a morning....! Still absolutely ...

EmmaLB

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Wk9R1

Oh lord! Went on holiday last week, thought I'd have a rest from running before I powered into wk9! Not sure I should have done that! However, I plodded...

Oh lord! Went on holiday last week, thought I'd have a rest from running before...

Shabrynco

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W8R3

Just completed W8R3 this morning, feeling good and looking forward to Week 9

Neilix1971

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Dogs terrify me and my fear interrupts my run! Any advice?

There is one thing that I will never overcome and I feel it may interrupt my runs at some stage on this programme.. my fear of dogs. I have always disliked...

There is one thing that I will never overcome and I feel it may interrupt my run...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Am I being thick

Can anybody help me. I haven’t started yet but don’t understand week 1. It says 60 second walk 90 second run repeat 7 times is this 90 x 7 x 7 days of 90 x 1 x...

Can anybody help me. I haven’t started yet but don’t understand week 1. It says ...

Audidriver

•5 years ago

8 Replies

What is your week April wk2 2019

The numbers of folk on the forum increase daily.. and although it is tricky to keep up with everyone's progress... it is great to have a little fun post, so...

The numbers of folk on the forum increase daily.. and although it is tricky to ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

42 Replies

Stage 1

Just started this, trying to get back into fitness after a long time off. Certainly helps. Good luck to everyone try stick at it 👍

Just started this, trying to get back into fitness after a long time off. Certai...

Mev91

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Thanks C25K!

Wasn't sure I would ever say it but did my final run of week 9 today! This programme really is amazing! Good luck to everyone starting out; there were times...

Wasn't sure I would ever say it but did my final run of week 9 today! This progr...

Daisycat2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

The 20 minutes killed me or should I say the stitch did!!! Any advise people?? Much appreciated xx

The 20 minutes killed me or should I say the stitch did!!! Any advise people?? M...

Blue0

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Am I running fast enough???

Anyone on week 2, what speed are you going on treadmill as I feel like I should b going faster??

Anyone on week 2, what speed are you going on treadmill as I feel like I should ...

alexw1990

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Another 5K after being ill

Haven’t been out for a while. After few mins I realised I forgot to change my trainers!! My shoelaces came undone, the balls of my feet are sore as sole too...

Haven’t been out for a while. After few mins I realised I forgot to change my tr...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

W9R3 in the bag!

Garmin watches.Advice please?

W2 R2 - Completed

Change of plan Week 2

Week 7 Run 2

Need to be fit

Wk 3 Run 1 complete

W9R3

Just here for a moan.

Week 5 Run 1

Easing into running outside again

Back in the Saddle - 3rd Time Lucky

Back to the UK

Did it! Did my first run!

Week 5 run 3.

Amazon Garmin offers are back

Vary large lady - but, getting less large 😉

Week 4 Run 1 - Take 2

Ulcerative colitis

Week 3 Run 1

Wk9R1

W8R3

Dogs terrify me and my fear interrupts my run! Any advice?

Am I being thick

What is your week April wk2 2019

Stage 1

Thanks C25K!

Week 5 run 3

Am I running fast enough???

Another 5K after being ill

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