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Week 2 completed

Woo hoo! Week 2 done! The group are starting to feel the buzz of achievement. I think W3R1 might feel tough but after that they'll be flying ✈✈✈🚀🚀🚀👏👏👏

Woo hoo! Week 2 done! The group are starting to feel the buzz of achievement. ...

Katnap

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week seven done!

Loved week seven - managed to add on an extra couple of minutes to the last two runs of the week - feeling good and excited for week 8! Hope everyone is...

Loved week seven - managed to add on an extra couple of minutes to the last two ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Post Graduation

HELP! I completed Couch to 5k about 3 months ago, at that point I wanted to focus on consolidating my runs and reaching 5k which I achieved and was sticking to...

HELP! I completed Couch to 5k about 3 months ago, at that point I wanted to focu...

Kitkat1505

•5 years ago

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What planning and tracking apps do people recommend?

I use the Public Health England C25K app. It's great, and so far foolproof. But it just gives you timings and some coaching. I would really like to be able...

I use the Public Health England C25K app. It's great, and so far foolproof. Bu...

IAmCharliemouse

Graduate•5 years ago

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Thoughts? Advisable? Tips?

Yesterday I ran another consolidation run having graduated a couple of weeks ago then when I got home I ent straight back out with my daughter to do W1R1 again...

Yesterday I ran another consolidation run having graduated a couple of weeks ago...

Astra5

Graduate•5 years ago

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New shoes new shoes

I finally have new shoes, my faithful reeboks will be retired for dog walking in the dark (holes in the toes but so comfy). Decathlon don't seem to do gait...

I finally have new shoes, my faithful reeboks will be retired for dog walking in...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

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Returning

I managed to graduate in the c25k last year, however with the festive season and two family bereavements, I just lost my mojo. Decided to re-do the whole thing...

I managed to graduate in the c25k last year, however with the festive season and...

Justinerose

•5 years ago

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Little changes creeping in

Has anyone else noticed that they are making more positive choices as they go through this programme (aside from doing the actual running itself)? I have just...

Has anyone else noticed that they are making more positive choices as they go th...

Reykjavik49

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’m back!

Stamina over speed. Distance over speed! Thigh injury lurking mildly in the background and back on the towpath. Started back on Week 6, now on Week 8 and it’s...

Stamina over speed. Distance over speed! Thigh injury lurking mildly in the back...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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Continuity runs

So I've heard there are 6 continuity runs once you graduate on the app. I have graduated, does anyone know if these exist and if so, how do I access them?...

So I've heard there are 6 continuity runs once you graduate on the app. I have g...

Am821

•5 years ago

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W4D1

Wow i DID it🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Goofy73

•5 years ago

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W5R1 with my running buddy for the week

Thought this might be a complete disaster taking the 5year old out with me for a run! He brought his scooter along and we went down the farm road so there was...

Thought this might be a complete disaster taking the 5year old out with me for a...

Shmelany

•5 years ago

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What have i became?

I did my graduation run on Friday and i go on holiday tomorrow which is a monday which is my run day, as i will be travelling tomorrow on my holiday i wont be...

I did my graduation run on Friday and i go on holiday tomorrow which is a monday...

Daznvern

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 achieved today! (I’m new here)

Yes! That was great. I finished a couple of hours ago and still feel chuffed to bits. Not easy, but slow and steady wins the race. I was also running a new...

Yes! That was great. I finished a couple of hours ago and still feel chuffed t...

IAmCharliemouse

Graduate•5 years ago

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8 min!

I can’t believe I did 8 min without stopping! And it was raining but I felt the need of going out for a run 🏃‍♀️ is this addictive?

I can’t believe I did 8 min without stopping! And it was raining but I felt the ...

Wuweii

•5 years ago

9 Replies

1st Runniversary of graduating C25K

In May 26th 2018 I completed W9R3, something I doubted I would achieve. I have never been the sporty type, the odd round if golf being about it. What a...

In May 26th 2018 I completed W9R3, something I doubted I would achieve. I have n...

Berksrover

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling chuffed - W5R3

W5R3 - done! Really feeling so chuffed. I thought I’d struggle but I’m really enjoying this running malarkey! 🏃🏼‍♀️😎 Not saying it was a breeze - but I was...

W5R3 - done! Really feeling so chuffed. I thought I’d struggle but I’m really en...

Meedeb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Glitch in app

I’m so gutted just been to do w5r3 and Sarah was giving me the run down on w3r1 !!! I just done a 10min run, 2min rest, then another 10run ! Anyone else had...

I’m so gutted just been to do w5r3 and Sarah was giving me the run down on w3r1 ...

Runningpotato

•5 years ago

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Wk7R3!

So went to do my final run of the week today, with the thought of my first 5k ParkRun on Saturday! So thought why not just try and push myself to a full 5k and...

So went to do my final run of the week today, with the thought of my first 5k Pa...

NewbieInDundee

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Unrealistic

My route choice yesterday was, it turned out, stupidly unrealistic! There is a 4 mile race in July where I live so I found out the route and thought I’d give...

My route choice yesterday was, it turned out, stupidly unrealistic! There is a 4...

madmother

Graduate•5 years ago

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Trying again...

So today I took the plunge & started my running journey ( I had reached week 8 run 3 , but I hurt my back & had to stop running) I had planned on...

So today I took the plunge & started my running journey ( I had reached week 8 r...

Darcyduck

•5 years ago

1 Reply

You can do it

I'm an extremely unfit, 5 stone overweight, 45 year old type 2 diabetic woman who hasn't run for 30 years. I didn't even manage all 8 of the 60 second runs on...

I'm an extremely unfit, 5 stone overweight, 45 year old type 2 diabetic woman wh...

MrsJWB

•5 years ago

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W8R1 complete 😉🏃🏻‍♂️

I have just ran W8R1 in the wind 💨 only problems I had running against the wind then 3-4mins into my run I had trapped wind and it took till near the end of...

I have just ran W8R1 in the wind 💨 only problems I had running against the wind...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Week 5 done!!

Absolutely made up after my final run of week 5! Never thought 5 weeks ago that I'd be running for 20minutes! Looking forward to starting week 6. Got to say...

Absolutely made up after my final run of week 5! Never thought 5 weeks ago that ...

Anfidm

Graduate•5 years ago

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Pre-run streches

Can anyone recommend which stretches and how many to do before running. Already posted about 2 failed week 9 runs and want to be more prepared this week😊

Can anyone recommend which stretches and how many to do before running. Already ...

SENJR1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week5 here I come

Thanks to everyone for the support. Just completed W4r3 and feel ok. Been carrying an injury this week but on the mend now so hopefully I will manage W5 runs...

Thanks to everyone for the support. Just completed W4r3 and feel ok. Been carryi...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Hungover

After going out last night for food and a few too many cocktails when my app reminded me it was trainer day it was last thing I wanted to do 🙁Then I thought...

After going out last night for food and a few too many cocktails when my app rem...

Bluetortoise

Graduate•5 years ago

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ButtercupKid 5K trail

Part of the ButtercupKid 5K trail

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

20 Replies

Hi everyone!

Having never been a runner and just having broken up with my fella I took the plunge and have just completed week one on the app. I’ve found it so beneficial...

Having never been a runner and just having broken up with my fella I took the pl...

Han2456

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Is it ok to graduate early and what shall I do next?

I’m in my second week and pretty much running 5k nonstop comfortably. Im not an experienced runner. I feel I want to continue with some sort of guidance but...

I’m in my second week and pretty much running 5k nonstop comfortably. Im not an ...

Magga1

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

Week 2 completed

Week seven done!

Post Graduation

What planning and tracking apps do people recommend?

Thoughts? Advisable? Tips?

New shoes new shoes

Returning

Little changes creeping in

I’m back!

Continuity runs

W4D1

W5R1 with my running buddy for the week

What have i became?

W5R3 achieved today! (I’m new here)

8 min!

1st Runniversary of graduating C25K

Feeling chuffed - W5R3

Glitch in app

Wk7R3!

Unrealistic

Trying again...

You can do it

W8R1 complete 😉🏃🏻‍♂️

Week 5 done!!

Pre-run streches

Week5 here I come

Hungover

ButtercupKid 5K trail

Hi everyone!

Is it ok to graduate early and what shall I do next?

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