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Week 7 run 1

Well I can’t actually believe I’ve just put week 7 in the heading, really enjoyed my run today, pushed myself a bit more but forgot to start the gadget to tell...

Well I can’t actually believe I’ve just put week 7 in the heading, really enjoye...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hills?

Hello everyone! I’m only on Week 2, and finding it just about OK on the flat, but definitely a challenge. I’ve been looking ahead at our local park run which...

Hello everyone! I’m only on Week 2, and finding it just about OK on the flat, bu...

Benttoe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation run today

I am feeling excited, W9R3 tonight! I think I might just keep using the programme after as I like the count down. It will take me longer to actually reach 5K...

I am feeling excited, W9R3 tonight! I think I might just keep using the progra...

Evol

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3

Had a lazy day yesterday, woke up, had breakfast and then had a nice 4.5 hour drive home and then played with the grandkids until they went home; plus a little...

Had a lazy day yesterday, woke up, had breakfast and then had a nice 4.5 hour dr...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Advice Re: Gap in Runs

Hi everyone. Me and my mate completed W2R1 on Monday. Due to work commitments etc, we are embarking on W2R2. Does the 4 day gap really matter? Tia. X

Hi everyone. Me and my mate completed W2R1 on Monday. Due to work commitments ...

Mrs_James_to_be

•5 years ago

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4am run week 3 run 2 done!

It’s now 4.30am and this morning decided to do my run early as I struggle for time in the day and boy it was the best decision. Loved running watching it get...

It’s now 4.30am and this morning decided to do my run early as I struggle for ti...

1985lad

Graduate•5 years ago

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Well, clearly good days and not so good days...

After needing several attempts week 6 run 3 (25min run), I went out today on what was theoretically week 7 run 1 (the same 25min run but a different route) and...

After needing several attempts week 6 run 3 (25min run), I went out today on wha...

Precentrix

Graduate•5 years ago

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New beginner

Hey all, I’ve started the Couch to 5K this week and I’m just about to finish my final run of the week. I’m happy I’ve started, it’s rather difficult at times....

Hey all, I’ve started the Couch to 5K this week and I’m just about to finish my ...

SamHock

•5 years ago

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Mental well-being

Just a very quick post. Today, I had to see my GP about something very mundane. She asked me how I was. I said “Very well, thank you!“ She looked surprised and...

Just a very quick post. Today, I had to see my GP about something very mundane. ...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hope v reality

Just week 1 c25k. How can I be finding it so hard it's only expecting ,60sec runs for goodness sake. How can I be so unfit. How did I let myself get like this?...

Just week 1 c25k. How can I be finding it so hard it's only expecting ,60sec run...

Fatgirlscan

•5 years ago

31 Replies

Scared of failing

Hi, I have arthritis in both hips and one ankle. I’m hoping this will help with the pain and lose weight. Do any of you run with arthritis and does it help?...

Hi, I have arthritis in both hips and one ankle. I’m hoping this will help with ...

MummzieH

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Second week

Second week first run compete! Found it surprisingly easy! Thanks all for your comments on the previous post!

Second week first run compete! Found it surprisingly easy! Thanks all for your c...

Ryanogly

•5 years ago

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W6R3 completed!

I’m running 🏃‍♀️ 😁😁. ... slowly.... but, I’m running 😁😁!!

Helzbels

Graduate•5 years ago

22 Replies

Week 3 Run 2

Tonight can only be described as grin (or grit teeth) and bare it. I think I was expect run 2 this week to be easier than run 1 but it wasn’t. Hey hi Not a...

Tonight can only be described as grin (or grit teeth) and bare it. I think I was...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation!!!

Yay! Did it! Final run of the couch to 5K and smashed in an extra 3K. What a great app, really does work and I’d recommend it for anyone wanting a...

Yay! Did it! Final run of the couch to 5K and smashed in an extra 3K. What a...

Sir_Lurchalo

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Download music and the C25K app to Fitbit watch

Is it possible to download iTunes music plus the C25K app to my iPhone and wear Bluetooth headphones ? If so, how ? Thanks in anticipation. X

Is it possible to download iTunes music plus the C25K app to my iPhone and wear ...

GordonAstley

Graduate•5 years ago

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Here I go again - W1R1!

So after getting to wk5r3 and doing the dreaded 20 minute run successfully last summer I hurt my ankle and put myself out of action for 2 months. By then the...

So after getting to wk5r3 and doing the dreaded 20 minute run successfully last ...

Emcdee

•5 years ago

3 Replies

W7R2 - Lets try again

If you read my last post 9 days ago you will know that my first attempt at W7R2 didn't really get close. With a major surge of work, aching legs from weekend...

If you read my last post 9 days ago you will know that my first attempt at W7R2 ...

The_Real_BFG

Graduate•5 years ago

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FINALLY!!! W5R3 in the bag!

I can't believe I have finally done it! At long last, I can put w5 behind me and move on... Has only taken me approximately 15 weeks to get this far with...

I can't believe I have finally done it! At long last, I can put w5 behind me an...

Chatbleu

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Fed up.

I posted a while ago about having bad knees. Well they are really sore now. Managed to get a physio appointment with specialist sports physio for next week....

I posted a while ago about having bad knees. Well they are really sore now. Mana...

LUHAN

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

The first 5 minutes

I have just finished the w6r2 which includes 2 runs for 10 minutes and I realize that the first 5 minutes after the brisk walk is the difficult part. After...

I have just finished the w6r2 which includes 2 runs for 10 minutes and I realize...

Dimi3is

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W3R1

So it seems I can run for 3 minutes without stopping!

MrsCDN

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R2

Done! Silly but quite proud ☺️

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Can I ask a daft question?

I’m getting in the zone for week 5 run 3 on Saturday morning and wondering whether I need a podcast to concentrate on rather than music. Does the app play...

I’m getting in the zone for week 5 run 3 on Saturday morning and wondering wheth...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

19 Replies

Week 1 Run 2.. what a difference a run makes!!

So I've just completed my 2nd run and wow.. such a difference. I really struggled on Tuesday and felt a bit disheartened. But today however, I slowed my pace,...

So I've just completed my 2nd run and wow.. such a difference. I really struggle...

MrsA2Be

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Really struggled with w4r3, ended up walking half of the last 5 minute walk. No carbs today, could that be why I couldn't complete? 😕 😢

Knackered

Fatcoo

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Advice please for a graduate who feels she's not progressing

Still enjoying myself after graduating 3 weeks ago, but getting frustrated that I still can't get to 5k, even if I bimble (Can't call it running) for 34 mins!...

Still enjoying myself after graduating 3 weeks ago, but getting frustrated that ...

Viccos

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Example of forum problems

I would have sent a personal message to the admins but I can't include a photo in a personal message. Here is an example of the wrong avatar problem for tech...

I would have sent a personal message to the admins but I can't include a photo i...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

W9R1 complete!

Hi all How are you? Finally on the homeward straight! Looking back I cannot believe where the weeks have gone! I’m sssoo glad I stuck with the plan though...

Hi all How are you? Finally on the homeward straight! Looking back I cannot b...

Bluepup1

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Week 3 Upcoming

Hi everyone, first post, looking forward to doing week 3 run one tomorrow. I've had the app on my phone for over a year, but never had the guts to get out...

Hi everyone, first post, looking forward to doing week 3 run one tomorrow. I've ...

mikeoflancs

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Week 7 run 1

Hills?

Graduation run today

W6R3

Advice Re: Gap in Runs

4am run week 3 run 2 done!

Well, clearly good days and not so good days...

New beginner

Mental well-being

Hope v reality

Scared of failing

Second week

W6R3 completed!

Week 3 Run 2

Graduation!!!

Download music and the C25K app to Fitbit watch

Here I go again - W1R1!

W7R2 - Lets try again

FINALLY!!! W5R3 in the bag!

Fed up.

The first 5 minutes

W3R1

W4R2

Can I ask a daft question?

Week 1 Run 2.. what a difference a run makes!!

Really struggled with w4r3, ended up walking half of the last 5 minute walk. No carbs today, could that be why I couldn't complete? 😕 😢

Advice please for a graduate who feels she's not progressing

Example of forum problems

W9R1 complete!

Week 3 Upcoming

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