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Wk9r1 done!

I’m amazed with myself and still can’t believe I’m able to run for 30 mins! I mapped the run starting from after the warm up walk, so I only managed running...

I’m amazed with myself and still can’t believe I’m able to run for 30 mins! I ma...

LeoBillyrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bring it on!

Hi there, today after 4pm I will be running W2 R1 I am so excited about it. I am coming to get you😊😊

Hi there, today after 4pm I will be running W2 R1 I am so excited about it. I am...

HTML5

•5 years ago

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Final run wk 8 day 3 😁

Hi everyone completed the final run just now. I am so grateful for the support on here wishing everyone the very best and I know a lot people say this but if I...

Hi everyone completed the final run just now. I am so grateful for the support o...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•5 years ago

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Parkrun

Hi I usually run on a treadmill (children and spring allergies make it much easier) but I have signed up for a 5K parkrun in August when I'm back in the UK and...

Hi I usually run on a treadmill (children and spring allergies make it much easi...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

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On week 4

Never thought I would be able to jog/run for 5 minuets but I have now done this twice. I have one more run to do till I am on week 5. Still can't believe that...

Never thought I would be able to jog/run for 5 minuets but I have now done this ...

Dachshundluver

Graduate•5 years ago

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Better late than never

Been waiting to start couch to 5 for 5 months. Just done my first run today as yesterday I got the results of my health screening. My cholesterol is too high...

Been waiting to start couch to 5 for 5 months. Just done my first run today as y...

Littleotter

•5 years ago

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Running did this!!!

Thank you to everyone who cheered me on to graduate my c25k! Without running, I’d never have achieved this moment of descent and ascent to enjoy this moment...

Thank you to everyone who cheered me on to graduate my c25k! Without running, I’...

Islesrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5 R3 done and feel amazing!

Ok, it wasn’t easy and the first five minutes were pretty ropey, I’m sure it wasn’t pretty but I got there! 20 minutes running non stop on a beautiful morning...

Ok, it wasn’t easy and the first five minutes were pretty ropey, I’m sure it was...

Mightymegs30

•5 years ago

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I’m still here! Treadmill recommendations?

So I’ve been a bit of a recluse the last few weeks. My husband has ended up having to work too late for me to be able to run as no one else can watch our son....

So I’ve been a bit of a recluse the last few weeks. My husband has ended up havi...

TFG89

•5 years ago

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W8 r2; struggled to find the motivation to do this one, but had a word with myself about and got out there.

Don’t know if it’s the heat but finding it harder doing the longer runs, especially as I run on my own. Might need to look for a club or something lol. But so...

Don’t know if it’s the heat but finding it harder doing the longer runs, especi...

Dottie_D

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cant believe where I'm at . . .

Ran w8r1 last night, didnt start well actually, nearly stopped a few times, but my heart wasn't in it really - I had forced myself to go out, BUT after about...

Ran w8r1 last night, didnt start well actually, nearly stopped a few times, but ...

Trying83

Graduate•5 years ago

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Restart Couch to 5K or continue from Week 6?

I started Couch to 5k a little while back, however after a rough couple of months I stopped running! Now, I'm feeling in a much better place and am looking to...

I started Couch to 5k a little while back, however after a rough couple of month...

LauraRose10

•5 years ago

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I'm back again

It's been a while, I've always been lurking in the shadows even while not being able to run BUT I'm back and start from the beginning again. It's been a long,...

It's been a while, I've always been lurking in the shadows even while not being ...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R2- just checking in not doing it won't

Hi all, Sorry for the long post. I've read several posts (including the introduction) about not worrying about speed and keeping the pace low.. But I'm new to...

Hi all, Sorry for the long post. I've read several posts (including the introdu...

2718281

Graduate•5 years ago

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10K registration complete!

So, I’ve just set my next target, 10K in September😳

jaybrass73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Repeating w9r3

I graduated on Monday. But today I repeated w9r3 as I like the idea of someone talking to me as I run, it pushes me to carry on. By repeating w9r3 over and...

I graduated on Monday. But today I repeated w9r3 as I like the idea of someone t...

Kyliem

Graduate•5 years ago

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Strugglingw6r2

Did w6r2 last night !! Managed it but really struggled with it ! The next one is the 25 minute run - I just cannot imagine being able to do it! It seems such a...

Did w6r2 last night !! Managed it but really struggled with it ! The next one is...

Torie52

Graduate•5 years ago

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Injury

Have no intention of giving up. However i am unsure if i should pick up where i left off (once my injury is better) or start again. i had just completed w2r1...

Have no intention of giving up. However i am unsure if i should pick up where i ...

igottagetthruthis

•5 years ago

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Upton Fun Run

First Run With Other Runners Looking at doing my local fun run I have never run with anyone else so will be nice to see other folk while running (I usually...

First Run With Other Runners Looking at doing my local fun run I have never r...

HGVDan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Out to injury already!!

So i completed w2r1 on tuesday and am in so much pain i can barely walk. My knee is killing me. I fear i have been stupid and only have myself to blame! Not...

So i completed w2r1 on tuesday and am in so much pain i can barely walk. My knee...

igottagetthruthis

•5 years ago

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First run

Just done my first run and it was alot harder than I thought it would be! I'll be doing it 3 times a week and gym in between. Is anyone else doing the same...

Just done my first run and it was alot harder than I thought it would be! I'll b...

IcedJem24

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Sprained ankle driving me mad

Hi I finished the couch to 5k a while ago I took up running to lose weight and then really enjoyed it and me and daughter both go running and found it benefits...

Hi I finished the couch to 5k a while ago I took up running to lose weight and t...

Fiona1974

•5 years ago

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Week 8 1 dusted and 5K ticked

Super chuffed with this mornings run! First 28 minute run and managed to just toe it over the line to 5k too. I can relax, or so to speak, going forward :D....

Super chuffed with this mornings run! First 28 minute run and managed to just to...

Spammachine

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

I’ve just done it!!! Couldn’t have imagined running for 20 seconds before starting this programme and I actually enjoyed this morning’s run. The glorious...

I’ve just done it!!! Couldn’t have imagined running for 20 seconds before start...

NewRunner4

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated

Started week 9 with a parkrun,today I graduated 5k in 30 mins and felt great

Mickey1852000

Graduate•5 years ago

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HELP!!

I tore my knee ligaments 2 weeks ago - doing of all things getting into my seat in a train!! - have ( obviously) not run since Rested and supported knee for...

I tore my knee ligaments 2 weeks ago - doing of all things getting into my seat ...

cathsykes

•5 years ago

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Smashed it !!!

Just completed run 3 week 9. Being a woman aged 63 I thought my running days were over till I tried the couch to 5 k and can’t believe I’m now running at a...

Just completed run 3 week 9. Being a woman aged 63 I thought my running days wer...

Mamakaz1956

Graduate•5 years ago

52 Replies

Just wanted to post for the sake of it, to see the number of posts go round 😂😂😂

Look at the number of posts we have done 😀.

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Done wk 6 run 3 fine struggled with wk 7 run 1 tonight only managed 20 mins straight feel disappointed

Did anyone else feel disappointed

Jmanward

•5 years ago

4 Replies

5210km

Week 2 tomorrow... 6km... Hope shins and knees hold up 😬😬😬

Hidden

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

Wk9r1 done!

Bring it on!

Final run wk 8 day 3 😁

Parkrun

On week 4

Better late than never

Running did this!!!

W5 R3 done and feel amazing!

I’m still here! Treadmill recommendations?

W8 r2; struggled to find the motivation to do this one, but had a word with myself about and got out there.

Cant believe where I'm at . . .

Restart Couch to 5K or continue from Week 6?

I'm back again

W2R2- just checking in not doing it won't

10K registration complete!

Repeating w9r3

Strugglingw6r2

Injury

Upton Fun Run

Out to injury already!!

First run

Sprained ankle driving me mad

Week 8 1 dusted and 5K ticked

Week 3 Run 1

Graduated

HELP!!

Smashed it !!!

Just wanted to post for the sake of it, to see the number of posts go round 😂😂😂

Done wk 6 run 3 fine struggled with wk 7 run 1 tonight only managed 20 mins straight feel disappointed

5210km

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