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Week 4 injury

Despite finding week 3 harder than expected. I was completely up for this today and fully prepared. After approx 8 mins I felt something pop in my right lower...

Despite finding week 3 harder than expected. I was completely up for this today ...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R1

I actually did it. I felt confident running in public. Week 1 I was constantly worrying that the people around me were looking at me funny or judging me, but...

I actually did it. I felt confident running in public. Week 1 I was constantly w...

CrossStitchRunner

•5 years ago

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Completed RFL Southampton

So I started the C25K program at the end of Jan and due to my fitness levels I am still only on week 2. Having said that, I also have a medical condition...

So I started the C25K program at the end of Jan and due to my fitness levels I a...

Yebam

Graduate•5 years ago

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Pinching myself!

Did I just run for 20 minutes?? Me, who did anything to avoid PE at school, got out of breath climbing the stairs and who thought running was something crazy...

Did I just run for 20 minutes?? Me, who did anything to avoid PE at school, got ...

Nicky_F

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9d1

Can’t believe I’m actually in my final week!!That last 2 mins of the 30 I definitely felt I had to push myself without stopping as Laura says push through the...

Can’t believe I’m actually in my final week!!That last 2 mins of the 30 I defini...

Bluetortoise

Graduate•5 years ago

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Today's mistakes

This morning has been a morning of mistakes: 1. I forgot my water bottle when heading for the treadmill 2. Had issues with my Bluetooth headset, we have some...

This morning has been a morning of mistakes: 1. I forgot my water bottle when he...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Day one and I didn’t die

Well, day one is done. I won’t say I smashed it, as I definitely didn’t. But I did it. It was actually a lot tougher than I anticipated. Partly I think,...

Well, day one is done. I won’t say I smashed it, as I definitely didn’t. But I d...

MummzieH

•5 years ago

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Right display, wrong talking!

Just completed W5 R3. But although it showed on the screen 5 mins walk, 20 min run then 5 mins walk. I was being talked through week 3. Was a bit frustrated at...

Just completed W5 R3. But although it showed on the screen 5 mins walk, 20 min r...

Beccaaboo

•5 years ago

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W4 R1 ✅

When she said you’ll be running 2 x 5 mins and 2 x 3 mins there was much panic. But I did it! Really need to work out better circular routes. Just had a 20...

When she said you’ll be running 2 x 5 mins and 2 x 3 mins there was much panic. ...

RiaT

•5 years ago

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W9R2

Didn't want to go out this morning but I think it may rain tomorrow so had to bite the bullet. It has never rained on me yet. However have to say this has been...

Didn't want to go out this morning but I think it may rain tomorrow so had to bi...

AtlantaG

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

WK8 R1!

Well that was fun😂😂! 3mins more doesn't sound like a great deal but I've felt that 3mins this morning lol. Going from 25mins to 28 mins , i found myself...

Well that was fun😂😂! 3mins more doesn't sound like a great deal but I've felt ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Wk8r2 back at ya 👊

So after Saturday's unfinished run, only went and smashed it this morning. Went out at 5.30 as have a busy day today. Am glad I did as it's boiling hot already...

So after Saturday's unfinished run, only went and smashed it this morning. Went ...

Percyp73

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1r2

Just completed w1r2 I had to start again after not feeling to well after first attempt and the weather didn't help. But it felt really hardwork today I kept...

Just completed w1r2 I had to start again after not feeling to well after first a...

Jet75

•5 years ago

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Newbie here!

I’m just about to start the coach to 5k challenge - I am really nervous as I have never been comfortable running!! Any tips for a newbie?

I’m just about to start the coach to 5k challenge - I am really nervous as I hav...

Bibliophile94

•5 years ago

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Took the graduation celebrations too far!!

I took the 'completing C25K' celebrations far too far 😊 I did my last run last Tuesday and then had a few days off work, met up with friends, had a day at...

I took the 'completing C25K' celebrations far too far 😊 I did my last run last ...

Nanarunrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bit of a shock!

Morning! I have been following the weekly podcasts religiously, however yesterday I did the 1st run of week 3, in my had, I was going to be running for 2 mins...

Morning! I have been following the weekly podcasts religiously, however yesterda...

Sputnik73

•5 years ago

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Week 2 completed

Pleased to have dragged myself from bed to go for run at 7am following a long day (12 1/2 hrs) at work yesterday. It looks like early runs are the way to go...

Pleased to have dragged myself from bed to go for run at 7am following a long da...

Allymally1

•5 years ago

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Week 8, Run 2 in the bag!

Face like a tomato, glasses smeared, hair by sweaty Betty but the second run of week 8 is now under my belt- feels fabulous! And by getting up and out at silly...

Face like a tomato, glasses smeared, hair by sweaty Betty but the second run of ...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 3

An overcast but cool morning which helped the run. Again, the first two runs were tougher than the last two - means that pushing through the mental wall is so...

An overcast but cool morning which helped the run. Again, the first two runs wer...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

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Two feet two pedals

Finally excavated exercise bike from under beer and chocolate. Managed 20 mins for knees and stamina. Phew 😅😅😅😅 now “glowing”!

Finally excavated exercise bike from under beer and chocolate. Managed 20 mins f...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

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Doing OK

Completed w2r3 found w2r2 really hard and struggled but thought hey just a bad day next time will be OK and it was. Feeling positive about the programme and...

Completed w2r3 found w2r2 really hard and struggled but thought hey just a bad d...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Running with rheumatoid arthritis

Hi folks, I’ve been lurking around this app for a while now. just wanted to ask has anyone done or is doing c25k with this condition ? Thanks in anticipation...

Hi folks, I’ve been lurking around this app for a while now. just wanted to ask...

Jjoollzz48

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Yeah, that feeling.....

When you’re crying with frustration and suddenly realise you really want to go for a fun to feel better 👌

When you’re crying with frustration and suddenly realise you really want to go f...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Annoyed...

Having to have a second 'rest' day today, due to a headache. Grrrr. Got 'keep fit' tomorrow, and hopefully I'll do a run later the same day. PB

Having to have a second 'rest' day today, due to a headache. Grrrr. Got 'keep f...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Almost there

I had thought of doing the c25k plan for a while so after my 60th birthday I started late last year. In the earlier weeks I did some repeat runs and weeks...

I had thought of doing the c25k plan for a while so after my 60th birthday I sta...

RuntoFloyd

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25K week 5

Hi! I’ve just completed week 5 and found the last run, mentally difficult...but surprised myself that physically I could do it! But I’m not sure whether to...

Hi! I’ve just completed week 5 and found the last run, mentally difficult...but ...

Optimistic0

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Every c25k journey should begin with FAQ Posts

Hey everyone, especially newbies, I wanted to share how I used the “FAQ POSTS” for my c25k journey. These posts gave me all the preparation I needed. I...

Hey everyone, especially newbies, I wanted to share how I used the “FAQ POSTS” f...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Sweat shop

I am wondering if a sweat shop is local to anyone here and if they do the rewards run club?, my one in Reading is spectacular to say the least. I have five...

I am wondering if a sweat shop is local to anyone here and if they do the reward...

Runningnut

•5 years ago

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That was tough

Hello everyone - completed W8R2 today and it was super tough. Should have graduated last weekend but over the course of C25K some of the weeks I’ve only...

Hello everyone - completed W8R2 today and it was super tough. Should have gradua...

Meedeb

Graduate•5 years ago

18 Replies

Losing motivation 😞 and feeling abit lost

Hi everyone I’m after some help please. Has anyone else struggled with getting motivated after graduating? When I graduated a few weeks ago I was loving...

Hi everyone I’m after some help please. Has anyone else struggled with getting m...

RI78

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Week 4 injury

W2R1

Completed RFL Southampton

Pinching myself!

W9d1

Today's mistakes

Day one and I didn’t die

Right display, wrong talking!

W4 R1 ✅

W9R2

WK8 R1!

Wk8r2 back at ya 👊

W1r2

Newbie here!

Took the graduation celebrations too far!!

Bit of a shock!

Week 2 completed

Week 8, Run 2 in the bag!

Week 4 Run 3

Two feet two pedals

Doing OK

Running with rheumatoid arthritis

Yeah, that feeling.....

Annoyed...

Almost there

C25K week 5

Every c25k journey should begin with FAQ Posts

Sweat shop

That was tough

Losing motivation 😞 and feeling abit lost

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