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W8R1 - help!

I did W8R1 2 days ago and really struggled. I'd not found the 25 minute runs easy but I think was starting to get used to them. However on the 28 minute run I...

I did W8R1 2 days ago and really struggled. I'd not found the 25 minute runs eas...

krispies

Graduate•5 years ago

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And again....

I started in April and stopped in May I have severe psoriasis on my feet and hands and some days have not walked at all, a bathroom break and back the most I...

I started in April and stopped in May I have severe psoriasis on my feet and ha...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R1

Started week 2 this morning and it was tough at the start but eased as the session went on! Excited to see a difference again on Friday!!

Started week 2 this morning and it was tough at the start but eased as the sessi...

Ellietay1995

•5 years ago

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Post Graduation

I had my W9R3 on the 31st May. First thing after, I’ve seen the local store and collected my new running equipment. Best feeling in the world. Since then I had...

I had my W9R3 on the 31st May. First thing after, I’ve seen the local store and ...

Tony1978

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk5 Run3, done!

I did it! After 2 days of conscious hydration my legs were back to normal, no more concrete shoes, and I found my rhythm without too much trouble. Could have...

I did it! After 2 days of conscious hydration my legs were back to normal, no m...

missanticrowd

Graduate•5 years ago

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😅 Wk5 R1!

Holy moly mother of god, I did it! Not only did I do it, it felt SMASHING! Average pace was 14.34, and at one point I was doing an11 minute mile! One week ago...

Holy moly mother of god, I did it! Not only did I do it, it felt SMASHING! Avera...

Fatgirlslim19

Graduate•5 years ago

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How times change 😊

So a year ago this week I started the C25K journey never believing for a minute how much it would change my life. From the first day I found myself loving the...

So a year ago this week I started the C25K journey never believing for a minute ...

Walswife

•5 years ago

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Week 7...done😊

Well I never thought I'd get to this point!! Three 25 minute runs done, week 8 starts on Friday. This mornings run was good as I seemed to have a rhythm going...

Well I never thought I'd get to this point!! Three 25 minute runs done, week 8 s...

Nanarunrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Oops!

I’m on run 8.3 and about half way round felt a snapping feeling in the back of my calf. I slowed/walked back home and it is a little stiff but not too bad;...

I’m on run 8.3 and about half way round felt a snapping feeling in the back of m...

Grey-smoke

•5 years ago

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How 14 weeks have changed my life!

Morning everyone! Thought I’d come over from Bridge to 10K and share a bit of my running journey so far. I’m a 45 year old dad of two teenagers - so...

Morning everyone! Thought I’d come over from Bridge to 10K and share a bit of ...

jaybrass73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hi

Newbie in my 40's, just about to do my first run 🏃‍♀️

Bookloverabc

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6run 3

Just completed w6 run 3 can’t believe I ran for 25 minutes, feel so pleased with myself and so good have a lovely day everyone of to work now xxx

Just completed w6 run 3 can’t believe I ran for 25 minutes, feel so pleased wit...

Cornwall1

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Interesting W7 R3

So, although pouring with rain yesterday, I committed to do W7 R3 with my running buddy. But to mix it up & because it was very wet out, I decided to run in...

So, although pouring with rain yesterday, I committed to do W7 R3 with my runnin...

LA17YJO

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Programme after graduation??

Is there a weekly programme to follow when you finish C25K? A weekly audio guide like C25K ?

Is there a weekly programme to follow when you finish C25K? A weekly audio guide...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Carer finding time to run

i Would say, I am a 54 year year old, woman runner, who cares for a severely disabled person. I graduated from 5 k quite a few months ago, and the most...

i Would say, I am a 54 year year old, woman runner, who cares for a severely dis...

Scobs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Decisions, decisions...decisions!!!

This post is mainly for the new Graduates, or the almost new Graduates.But anyone on the programme may read it and find it helpful :) Hi everybody.... Just to...

This post is mainly for the new Graduates, or the almost new Graduates.But anyon...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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Life after graduation! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️🏃

Hi everyone! 👋 Long post alert ⚠️ I’m posting to hopefully give all you recent graduates who are in the ‘No Mans’ Land’ zone a little insight as to what to...

Hi everyone! 👋 Long post alert ⚠️ I’m posting to hopefully give all you recent...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•5 years ago

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WK5 - Why did I look ahead?!

So last night I completed run 1 of week 5 and found it okay. At the end of the first 5 minute run I felt I could do more which was a comfort (despite two...

So last night I completed run 1 of week 5 and found it okay. At the end of the f...

WillRunForWine

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 DONE!!

Well despite the devastating man flu I finished week 4 today and bloody loved it, felt like I could have carried on! Looking forward to week 5 and beating...

Well despite the devastating man flu I finished week 4 today and bloody loved it...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Global Running Day - Post Your Updates Here!

Please use this thread to post your updates! Xx Good luck everyone! We are in it together! #GlobalRunningDay #TeamNHSCouchTo5K

Please use this thread to post your updates! Xx Good luck everyone! We are in ...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

42 Replies

A Reflection on Completing Week Five, Run Three

I’ve purposely avoided reading too far on ahead I did and I felt daunted, and it fair messed with my head And so today, my trainers on and Laura in my ear I...

I’ve purposely avoided reading too far on ahead I did and I felt daunted, and it...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation w2 r2 - Global Running Day

5k pledge reached, including warm up and warm down (that counts right). How do I flag this as done in the event ? Download Strava - 👌 Then ?

5k pledge reached, including warm up and warm down (that counts right). How do I...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 yaaaaaas!!!!

Up and done by 6 this morning. Feel flippin amazing. So apprehensive about the step up to 3 mins but it was actually ok and suddenly realised at one point I...

Up and done by 6 this morning. Feel flippin amazing. So apprehensive about the s...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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For the first time!

So... Today was the day i completed my first day of c25k. However my journey started on Sunday when i downloaded the app along with myfitnesspal again for the...

So... Today was the day i completed my first day of c25k. However my journey sta...

Wadleydabest

•5 years ago

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W3R3!

Completed week 3 again after a long break. So proud I’ve actually got up at 5.30 twice this week to do it too despite it being 5 weeks until the end of school...

Completed week 3 again after a long break. So proud I’ve actually got up at 5.30...

Hihi94

•5 years ago

3 Replies

To 5k and beyond

Oldfloss has asked graduates to share their post C25k experiences. I started Couch late May 2018 and graduated September that year. JuJu’s plan for 10k got me...

Oldfloss has asked graduates to share their post C25k experiences. I started Co...

MatildasPb

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Injury

I pulled a hamstring 5/24. I have been stretching and seeing my Chiropractor. I have missed 4 runs—I run 3 times a week. I’m not sure when or how to start...

I pulled a hamstring 5/24. I have been stretching and seeing my Chiropractor. ...

Chocomom

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st run

Just done my first run in 22 years feeling good. Time will tell tomorrow. Out again 2nd run Thursday. Then sat park run.

Just done my first run in 22 years feeling good. Time will tell tomorrow. Out ag...

Carrotcake1974

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Week 2

Hello everyone and every brave person who keep running with this wonderful podcast, it’s my second week and today was my first session week 2. I can’t deny...

Hello everyone and every brave person who keep running with this wonderful podca...

Wild-Strawberry

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Dear dog owner...

No, it is not OK that you allowed your very friendly and fairly large dog examine me in a manner that would nearly constitute sexual harassment. And the beast...

No, it is not OK that you allowed your very friendly and fairly large dog examin...

Gryllotalpa

Graduate•5 years ago

25 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for June 2019

W8R1 - help!

And again....

W2R1

Post Graduation

Wk5 Run3, done!

😅 Wk5 R1!

How times change 😊

Week 7...done😊

Oops!

How 14 weeks have changed my life!

Hi

W6run 3

Interesting W7 R3

Programme after graduation??

Carer finding time to run

Decisions, decisions...decisions!!!

Life after graduation! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️🏃

WK5 - Why did I look ahead?!

Week 4 DONE!!

Global Running Day - Post Your Updates Here!

A Reflection on Completing Week Five, Run Three

Consolidation w2 r2 - Global Running Day

Week 3 run 1 yaaaaaas!!!!

For the first time!

W3R3!

To 5k and beyond

Injury

1st run

Week 2

Dear dog owner...

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