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W9R2...feeling the heat 🥵

Wow..that was a warm one 😂 but that’s my penultimate C25K run ticked off ✅ Feeling good and looking forward to my graduation ParkRun on Saturday 👍🏻 Bring it...

Wow..that was a warm one 😂 but that’s my penultimate C25K run ticked off ✅ Feel...

Coco-Major

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 & high heart rate

Hi. Just done W3R3 and on my Apple Watch, I’ve noticed my heart rate got to 185 during my 3 min run! I’m 47 years old & wondering if I should repeat week 3 to...

Hi. Just done W3R3 and on my Apple Watch, I’ve noticed my heart rate got to 185...

claire173

Graduate•5 years ago

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You’ve got this!

Hello to anyone that reads this, never in my life did I think I would be able to run for 30 minutes straight but here I am doing it, I haven’t ran in a while...

Hello to anyone that reads this, never in my life did I think I would be able to...

ssophxx

•5 years ago

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Very disappointing 😞

Ran tonight run 2 of week 7 within a few minutes my legs felt tight and painful and felt like I could barely lift my feet off the ground. Extremely slow run,...

Ran tonight run 2 of week 7 within a few minutes my legs felt tight and painful ...

RI78

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation!!!!

Done it! Completed C25k all runs. I did 7 weeks on treadmill and started running out from week 8. I found it a bit difficult as I was not able to control my...

Done it! Completed C25k all runs. I did 7 weeks on treadmill and started runnin...

NallanC25k

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R3 Done

Pleased with myself . Onwards and upwards.

GuyM1

•5 years ago

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No running today😞

This is my poor ankle now after just walking on it. It’s not stopping me walking and feels stiff more than anything but think price is in order for a day or...

This is my poor ankle now after just walking on it. It’s not stopping me walking...

Shoot

•5 years ago

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Newbie!! first week run 1 just completed.

Hi just joined here. Seems like a great forum with lots of support. I have decided my junk food, movie andPlayStation4 gaming habit is not resulting in the...

Hi just joined here. Seems like a great forum with lots of support. I have decid...

Sazzlebrin

•5 years ago

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6 more runs

Only 6 more runs to go before I graduate I’m so proud of myself but I’m going to do them when it’s cooler learnt a lesson not to run when it’s hot it really...

Only 6 more runs to go before I graduate I’m so proud of myself but I’m going to...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

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Tips for getting back on track???

Struggling with getting back on track with exercising in general after a couple of sluggish weeks. Need a kick up the backside!! Help please lol 😩

Struggling with getting back on track with exercising in general after a couple ...

__fattofit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Re doing runs!

I have been doing C5K for 7 weeks however I struggled with run 2 on wk6 tried it twice and still failed so re-did the week from scratch. I’ve finally completed...

I have been doing C5K for 7 weeks however I struggled with run 2 on wk6 tried it...

Footloose2

•5 years ago

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Nearly gave up

W9R2. 10 mins in I was not enjoying it. It was too hot and I couldn't find my rhythm, was going to give up as i knew i wouldn't last 30 mins...... but...

W9R2. 10 mins in I was not enjoying it. It was too hot and I couldn't find m...

danis

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3 done was hard to hot 🥵

I found W7R3 a bit hard today as the sun got to me right at the end my legs went to jelly. I hydrated properly before during and after like I always do but...

I found W7R3 a bit hard today as the sun got to me right at the end my legs went...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

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Trying again

Hi all, I've tried C25k before. Got a week or 2 in and gave up. So, here I am again. Just downloaded the app again. I'm at home poorly sick atm. But hoping to...

Hi all, I've tried C25k before. Got a week or 2 in and gave up. So, here I am ag...

FlashLB

•5 years ago

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Help

Due to do w6r1 today. My lateral malleus on both legs is red and swollen since wk5r3. I have a little bit of tightness in ankles but not really pain. Please...

Due to do w6r1 today. My lateral malleus on both legs is red and swollen since w...

Shoot

•5 years ago

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Graduation Badges, Little Hiccup ☹️

I seem to of lost my admin badge, I have the badge but not the privileges so I can’t get into the graduation badge side of things at the moment but as soon as...

I seem to of lost my admin badge, I have the badge but not the privileges so I ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

First 8 mins not so good, 2nd one better but didn’t feel entirely comfortable. I think because it was longer that my old friend panic kicked in...I wonder if I...

First 8 mins not so good, 2nd one better but didn’t feel entirely comfortable. I...

suebuzz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finally! 💪🏃‍♀️

After two failed attempts, visit to sports therapist and 8 days of continuous stretching for my sore Achilles, I finally managed my final graduation run this...

After two failed attempts, visit to sports therapist and 8 days of continuous st...

AnnaHod

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3 ✅ Leg fatigue is a serious thing!

W7R3 completed this morning. During this week 7, I’ve been crippled with leg fatigue towards the end of my runs. They feel heavy and tired, like having bricks...

W7R3 completed this morning. During this week 7, I’ve been crippled with leg fat...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

34 Replies

A new milestone for me - 4km!

Felt like running on a bit longer this morning and was thrilled when I stopped that mapmyrun said that I had done 4km! My longest run ever, both in distance...

Felt like running on a bit longer this morning and was thrilled when I stopped t...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

26 Replies

Week 1 in the bag.

Just completed W1R3 and wanted to tell someone..... the fact I not only went out and ran again but how much I enjoyed it as did my 4 legged companion. I have 2...

Just completed W1R3 and wanted to tell someone..... the fact I not only went out...

NIKKJH

•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 - I can see the finish line

Bottled going for a run with work colleagues this morning due to lack of confidence so instead I went to the gym and totally nailed today’s run. Boredom again...

Bottled going for a run with work colleagues this morning due to lack of confide...

Moz2407

Graduate•5 years ago

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Giving it my best shot!

I am 58 and have not run since I was 14! I am unfit and overweight, but want to get fit for me and my family, I want to live to be 90! It was suggested to me I...

I am 58 and have not run since I was 14! I am unfit and overweight, but want to ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Hip and knee pain

Hey all, So I’m currently on holiday, I’ve not run this week, but I have walked 48 miles in 4 days! I’ve been getting pain in my hip radiating down the outside...

Hey all, So I’m currently on holiday, I’ve not run this week, but I have walked ...

Bluebird_25

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Starting from scratch W1R1

I have a confession. I did W5R1 between Christmas and New Year and afterwards accidentally dropped out of the programme altogether. Real life got in the way in...

I have a confession. I did W5R1 between Christmas and New Year and afterwards ac...

EmmaDoesRunning

•5 years ago

18 Replies

W7 R2 Done!

I went out and ran W7 R2 this morning and all went well! Felt tired after but really pleased I did it. It was very hot outside and I felt very overheated when...

I went out and ran W7 R2 this morning and all went well! Felt tired after but re...

bexcrowe

Graduate•5 years ago

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one happy graduate

I set myself a goal to complete the programme before my 60th bitrthday. And i achieved it by 4 days. What a feeling. I have never run, the thought sent shivers...

I set myself a goal to complete the programme before my 60th bitrthday. And i ac...

Hidden

•5 years ago

8 Replies

W2R2 Done

Got back from Zurich last night, I prefer to run in a morning and there wasn't any time yesterday as we opted to start a little earlier to get finished...

Got back from Zurich last night, I prefer to run in a morning and there wasn't a...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 done!!

Hello people. Just finished the second week on couch to 5k and I feel amazing. Hadn't run since my school days which was along time ago lol . Looking...

Hello people. Just finished the second week on couch to 5k and I feel amazing. ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Go me

Completed day 1 of week 5 I am amazed I have got this far a lot of air punching going on when completed go me

Completed day 1 of week 5 I am amazed I have got this far a lot of air punching ...

Outland

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2019

W9R2...feeling the heat 🥵

Week 3 & high heart rate

You’ve got this!

Very disappointing 😞

Graduation!!!!

W4R3 Done

No running today😞

Newbie!! first week run 1 just completed.

6 more runs

Tips for getting back on track???

Re doing runs!

Nearly gave up

W7R3 done was hard to hot 🥵

Trying again

Help

Graduation Badges, Little Hiccup ☹️

Week 5 run 2

Finally! 💪🏃‍♀️

W7R3 ✅ Leg fatigue is a serious thing!

A new milestone for me - 4km!

Week 1 in the bag.

Week 9 Run 2 - I can see the finish line

Giving it my best shot!

Hip and knee pain

Starting from scratch W1R1

W7 R2 Done!

one happy graduate

W2R2 Done

Week 2 done!!

Go me

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