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Post Graduation Run 2

Bit of a mochy (good Scottish word 😂) night up here tonight, but got myself out for a second post grad run! After a speedy parkrun on Saturday thought I’d...

Bit of a mochy (good Scottish word 😂) night up here tonight, but got myself out...

Cfc55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 with my 10 year old running buddy.

So today my 10 year old daughter came with me. In spite of me explaining how the program works with warm up, jog, walk etc She rushed off in front of...

So today my 10 year old daughter came with me. In spite of me explaining how th...

Lornamills

Graduate•5 years ago

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New to this

Hated all forms of fitness at school now into boxing training but always let down by not being able to run and not being able to lose the weight..so set myself...

Hated all forms of fitness at school now into boxing training but always let dow...

Zlittlemis

•5 years ago

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It took 5 months but I've graduated today

I started in October but took some breaks, for no particular reason, other than holidays. I was surprised how easy it was to get back into it. Week 9 run 3...

I started in October but took some breaks, for no particular reason, other than ...

Runningqueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

So.....I took the plunge and started C25k last night. I'm 40 this year and haven't run too much in the last 20 years. I really felt like i had accomplished...

So.....I took the plunge and started C25k last night. I'm 40 this year and haven...

Newyorkcitygal

•5 years ago

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I’ve failed......

Week 4 run 2. I’ve failed. I did half way of the session and had to stop. I’m so out of breath. I personally think it’s because I ate my tea before my run. I...

Week 4 run 2. I’ve failed. I did half way of the session and had to stop. I’m so...

ChloeRay

•5 years ago

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W3 R1 again!!

Got here once before then life took over. Family illness etc., to many snacks after getting home late, a beer or 9 to relax (not that many truthfully) all...

Got here once before then life took over. Family illness etc., to many snacks a...

Fatfred2slim

•5 years ago

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W5, R2- in the bag!

On the treadmill tonight but R2 done...this running malarkey is becoming a challenge which I LOVE!!! Bring on the dreaded R3...I'm so ready for this! I'm...

On the treadmill tonight but R2 done...this running malarkey is becoming a chall...

PVH1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Struggling in week 5

Hi all, I’ve just done my first run of week 5 and I really struggled. I felt like I was only jogging a tiny bit faster than I was walking and my ankles are in...

Hi all, I’ve just done my first run of week 5 and I really struggled. I felt lik...

restless_rache

•5 years ago

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Week 4, run 1

Done! I was a bit nervous when the first five minute run kicked in, but I’m really proud that I got through it all. I usually listen to audio books (ones that...

Done! I was a bit nervous when the first five minute run kicked in, but I’m real...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 Run 1 cold, tough but I did it!

Well that was fun....I don’t read what’s ahead so I don’t put myself off so when Laura said run for 3 minutes I thought omg that’s double last week. First 3...

Well that was fun....I don’t read what’s ahead so I don’t put myself off so when...

Rachelcanrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Run!

First run on my couch to 5k challenge and I couldn’t finish it I missed the last 2 minute runs! Around 5 minutes of the rest of the challenge hoping to finish...

First run on my couch to 5k challenge and I couldn’t finish it I missed the last...

Armstrongc1992

•5 years ago

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Week 6

Week 6 here I come..... First run seemed harder than the 20 mins in week 5 🤔

Bunnyrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

I did 4.7k in 30 mins, 6.26per kilometre. It’s proving tougher than I thought to crack this 5k in 30 mins, I thought I’d smash it today and I’m still way off,...

I did 4.7k in 30 mins, 6.26per kilometre. It’s proving tougher than I thought to...

Pete73

•5 years ago

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Cramp is back w8r1

Calf pain kicked in again about halfway. Figured it was maybe just cramp and pushed through rather than resorting to heel strikes. Now I've finished (which...

Calf pain kicked in again about halfway. Figured it was maybe just cramp and pus...

Splatfink

Graduate•5 years ago

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Can I do it

This week I've got to do my first 20 minutes run I'm so nervous

Jennysheldon

Graduate•5 years ago

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That’s w2r1 done 😉🏃‍♀️

I have just done w2r1 I’m ready for Thursday now. Much better now I’ve got the proper trainers I bought myself a pair of Nike running trainers and some running...

I have just done w2r1 I’m ready for Thursday now. Much better now I’ve got the p...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

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Back from Injury and zombie state - w7 run 2

I had the pleasure of running in sunny California today! It feels amazing to run after 5 days. My ankle is almost fully healed but I ran very very slowly today...

I had the pleasure of running in sunny California today! It feels amazing to run...

Anon_junk

•5 years ago

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Not an April Fool - graduated!!🎓👟😁

As a 61 year old gran who has never run before I never thoughtI would be able to run for 30 minutes nonstop but I finally managed to complete the program on...

As a 61 year old gran who has never run before I never thoughtI would be able to...

Bluebirds

Graduate•5 years ago

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Toilet Talk 🤦‍♀️

Ok I’m really sorry to ask this but I’m sure others must experience this. When running does anyone else feel like they start to need the toilet? It’s as if...

Ok I’m really sorry to ask this but I’m sure others must experience this. When...

CrazyDogLady19

Graduate•5 years ago

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Fast(er) Run!

Tried a faster run the other day W7 R1 and managed it (upped my speed from 11min/km to 9min/km) and still managed to run for my 25 mins - it was probably about...

Tried a faster run the other day W7 R1 and managed it (upped my speed from 11min...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 after couple of weeks illness

Hi all, I am up to Week 7 on my plan, the 3 runs of 25 minutes. However I haven't been able to run for 2 and a half weeks as I've had a chest infection. As...

Hi all, I am up to Week 7 on my plan, the 3 runs of 25 minutes. However I haven...

MikeyMcC84

•5 years ago

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W8r2 done!!

I run this morning, virus and cough free and it felt good!! My legs were tired after 3 weeks of illness but i feel like I'm back on track, stayed dry too which...

I run this morning, virus and cough free and it felt good!! My legs were tired a...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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🎓 Graduation! W9R3

Never thought I’d see the day but here we are! I was running against the incoming rain clouds in gusty sunshine and it clearly worked as hit my 4Km goal! I’m...

Never thought I’d see the day but here we are! I was running against the incomin...

Ladyvickster

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting fit

I started the couch to 5K four weeks ago, in aid of getting into shape for my wedding in September 👰🏻❤️

I started the couch to 5K four weeks ago, in aid of getting into shape for my we...

EmmaJanee

•5 years ago

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W4r1

Wow that was tough...but I did it and am soooo proud of myself. Was REALLY worried about the jump to 3 and 5 min runs this week but stuck my music on,...

Wow that was tough...but I did it and am soooo proud of myself. Was REALLY worr...

smcl2212

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Back to it (hopefully)

Back in February I was doing wk8 run 2 when I pulled my calf muscle. Today I tried again I'm surprised how long it's taken to heal and get my confidence back...

Back in February I was doing wk8 run 2 when I pulled my calf muscle. Today I tri...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 3 done... finally.

This was one of those Not a Good Run runs... My debut after an eight day sabbatical on account of a chest infection. As bad runs are usually a result of a...

This was one of those Not a Good Run runs... My debut after an eight day sabbati...

Kertesz

•5 years ago

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Running today after the all clear

I’ve been having heart palpitations for the past week and I didn’t run yesterday as I went to the doctor today and I have anxiety and stress due to long term...

I’ve been having heart palpitations for the past week and I didn’t run yesterday...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

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Dextro Energy

Hello I am curious as to what people think about taking a Dextro Energy tablet before running 5km? I tried it this morning and knocked 30 seconds off my time....

Hello I am curious as to what people think about taking a Dextro Energy tablet b...

Helein

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Post Graduation Run 2

Week 3 run 2 with my 10 year old running buddy.

New to this

It took 5 months but I've graduated today

Week 1 Run 1

I’ve failed......

W3 R1 again!!

W5, R2- in the bag!

Struggling in week 5

Week 4, run 1

Week 3 Run 1 cold, tough but I did it!

First Run!

Week 6

Week 9 run 1

Cramp is back w8r1

Can I do it

That’s w2r1 done 😉🏃‍♀️

Back from Injury and zombie state - w7 run 2

Not an April Fool - graduated!!🎓👟😁

Toilet Talk 🤦‍♀️

Fast(er) Run!

Week 7 after couple of weeks illness

W8r2 done!!

🎓 Graduation! W9R3

Getting fit

W4r1

Back to it (hopefully)

Week 8 run 3 done... finally.

Running today after the all clear

Dextro Energy

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