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Gremlins!

Ok I completed C25K. I loved it. I had become a runner. Did 1 week consolidation running. All good. Then got a massive cold that took me out for 3 weeks. Got...

Ok I completed C25K. I loved it. I had become a runner. Did 1 week consolidation...

Jerichomile

Graduate•5 years ago

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Illness break

I got to week 6 then had a bad cold and cough so had a week off. Should I start where I got up to or go back a days? Advice please?😊

I got to week 6 then had a bad cold and cough so had a week off. Should I start ...

AstridFox

•5 years ago

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Week 9. Hit a setback

So. Tuesday I completed day 1 of week 9 with my first ever 30 minute run. Felt ecstatic and so proud of myself. Taught my zumba class Tuesday night after a...

So. Tuesday I completed day 1 of week 9 with my first ever 30 minute run. Felt ...

Martianchild

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R3done

Well that’s another week done 😀 I seem have got my breathing sussed but my legs ache which I expect. I’m feeling more confident that I can do this. I wish...

Well that’s another week done 😀 I seem have got my breathing sussed but my legs...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Look after yourselves in the heat.🌞

Just a gentle reminder to everyone. If you are going to Europe or live In Europe be careful with the heat. In parts of the UK it is hot and getting hotter...

Just a gentle reminder to everyone. If you are going to Europe or live In Europe...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Update on progress

Well have graduating a few weeks ago I have been running 3 times a week with one of those runs being a longer run. Today, it wasn’t fast and it wasn’t pretty...

Well have graduating a few weeks ago I have been running 3 times a week with on...

Fleetwood1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Let Week 9 Commence - Later

Was so excited to get going on week 9 this morning in order to complete the programme next week before husband and son leave on holiday next Friday and instead...

Was so excited to get going on week 9 this morning in order to complete the prog...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to 30 minutes?

I assume the people who designed Couch to 5K, which is a brilliant and effective programme, felt that 5K was achievable in the final week. Would the programme...

I assume the people who designed Couch to 5K, which is a brilliant and effective...

Serenity0365

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3 completed 😅😅

When I started the challenge I thought I would “give it a go” as I was in Spain for eight weeks and missing my exercise class, (it’s a hard life) I never...

When I started the challenge I thought I would “give it a go” as I was in Spain ...

Wewillrockyou

Graduate•5 years ago

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Half Marathon

Just want to say thank you to everyone who has offered encouragement during my Running journey . After completing the couch25k twice in 2 years I am now in...

Just want to say thank you to everyone who has offered encouragement during my R...

FatBoyBaz

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Wk5 R3

Completed, no problem. First five minutes spent wondering whether I could do this and the next 15 minutes knowing I could. This programme is the bees knees....

Completed, no problem. First five minutes spent wondering whether I could do thi...

ChipSticks53

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3 run 1 too slow?

Just done W3 run 1. Wk1 and 2 went ok ( prob due to brisk walking for last months) A bit apprehensive about the 3 mins but it went a lot better than thought....

Just done W3 run 1. Wk1 and 2 went ok ( prob due to brisk walking for last month...

Skeg

Graduate•5 years ago

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Delayed start to week 8 😫

Unfortunately I’ve had to take a couple of extra rest days before starting week 8, work has been horrendously busy, and, my poor wife has torn her meniscus...

Unfortunately I’ve had to take a couple of extra rest days before starting week ...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hello

Hello my name is Dawn this is my first post I am disabled with Cerebral Vasculitis and having an elbow replacement soon has anyone else had this operation

Hello my name is Dawn this is my first post I am disabled with Cerebral Vasculit...

dawn00

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Crashing coach

Michael crashed the other day, swapped to Laura. Went to have a look at W4 (in anticipation) and looks like I'm going to have to change coaches again.

Michael crashed the other day, swapped to Laura. Went to have a look at W4 (in a...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated!!

omg after the ups n downs, literally, I've just graduated taking a beautiful route through woodland. I felt really emotional at the end as I've gone from a...

omg after the ups n downs, literally, I've just graduated taking a beautiful ro...

speedylol

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running in India

Hi all I was wondering if anyone has any experience of running in India? I am due to travel there next week to do some volunteering and will be halfway through...

Hi all I was wondering if anyone has any experience of running in India? I am du...

Knittynut

•5 years ago

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W3R3

Hurrah! Finished W3. So....the first 3 mins felt a bit of a chore but the second 3 were over before I knew it - blimey, fancy that!😀 Bit scared of W4 but it...

Hurrah! Finished W3. So....the first 3 mins felt a bit of a chore but the second...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did the 20 mins

I did it ran for 20 mins. Fantastic. Now a nice Epsom salts bath!

Rogie55

Graduate•5 years ago

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WK8 R3!!!

Nice steady run this morning to finish week 8 off so I'm going to have the weekend off to let my poor little legs recover before my last 3 runs to complete...

Nice steady run this morning to finish week 8 off so I'm going to have the weeke...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Completed Wk9 R3 Graduated nearly 60

Hi All This is my first post since I started Couch to 5K at the beginning of April. After a couple of weeks off in May with throat infection and laryngitis I...

Hi All This is my first post since I started Couch to 5K at the beginning of Apr...

Brooncoo

Graduate•5 years ago

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W10 R1 All alone

It was a bit strange to be running this morning without Laura and her positive encouragement but nice to not be carrying my phone in my hand. I looked at 5K+...

It was a bit strange to be running this morning without Laura and her positive e...

AtlantaG

Graduate•5 years ago

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First time running to music

And it definitely helped keep me going. Also mister squirrel who was running along side me at some point 🐿️😄 loving being outside running 🏃‍♀️ feel like am...

And it definitely helped keep me going. Also mister squirrel who was running alo...

Bookloverabc

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 goodbye - hello week 8

So Monday I start where I started last Monday, week 8 run 1, 28 minutes of running, 28 minutes of peace, 28 minutes of a clear head. Was in two minds to run...

So Monday I start where I started last Monday, week 8 run 1, 28 minutes of runni...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk8r2

I am 57 and just completed this run and it still amazes me how quickly your body adapts and allows you to go from not being able to run 60 seconds in week 1 to...

I am 57 and just completed this run and it still amazes me how quickly your body...

Shaz1509

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation Run 2 🙌🏃‍♀️

Fantastic second consolidation run yesterday morning, unlike the first one Tues eve where I had a little walk half way through, this was totally different....

Fantastic second consolidation run yesterday morning, unlike the first one Tues ...

suebuzz

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3

Just back after completing the final run of the plan. I feel fantastic having gone from a non runner in December to running 3 x 30 minute runs this week. Will...

Just back after completing the final run of the plan. I feel fantastic having go...

RuntoFloyd

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Treadmill

Anyone doing C25K on the treadmill? I’ve just completed week 5...the dreaded 20 minute run and found it a bit boring TBH. Any suggestions to getting over the...

Anyone doing C25K on the treadmill? I’ve just completed week 5...the dreaded 20 ...

Davo123

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

W6R3 - my legs (and head) are astounding me!!

I felt compelled to post for the first time on the forum after completing week 6 last night. I'd never run before starting C25K this year and going back to...

I felt compelled to post for the first time on the forum after completing week 6...

Jenbob86

Graduate•5 years ago

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First couch to 5k run/walk.

I completed my first c25k run/walk yesterday. I loved it. And am looking forward to next run.

I completed my first c25k run/walk yesterday. I loved it. And am looking forward...

Fitmumma

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Gremlins!

Illness break

Week 9. Hit a setback

W2R3done

Look after yourselves in the heat.🌞

Update on progress

Let Week 9 Commence - Later

Couch to 30 minutes?

W9R3 completed 😅😅

Half Marathon

Wk5 R3

W3 run 1 too slow?

Delayed start to week 8 😫

Hello

Crashing coach

Graduated!!

Running in India

W3R3

I did the 20 mins

WK8 R3!!!

Completed Wk9 R3 Graduated nearly 60

W10 R1 All alone

First time running to music

Week 7 goodbye - hello week 8

Wk8r2

Consolidation Run 2 🙌🏃‍♀️

W9R3

Treadmill

W6R3 - my legs (and head) are astounding me!!

First couch to 5k run/walk.

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