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Week 3 complete!

We're motoring along now! Week 4 ahead and 5 minute intervals. The gang are doing brilliantly and progressing well.

We're motoring along now! Week 4 ahead and 5 minute intervals. The gang are do...

Katnap

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st 5K race

Just back from a 5K trail charity-run in Sussex. Mostly off tarmac, and off path. A few smallish-hills. My partner ran with me (and was helpful giving me water...

Just back from a 5K trail charity-run in Sussex. Mostly off tarmac, and off path...

Run_for_life

Graduate•5 years ago

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My first medal!

Considering that I had two artificial discs inserted in my spine back in 2006 and that my balance still resembles that of Bambi on ice, I never entertained the...

Considering that I had two artificial discs inserted in my spine back in 2006 an...

Sconepal

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 complete

Just finished the 3rd run on my first week and it feels great! I’m no runner but I did it! I am slightly nervous for the 2nd week. I need to have more control...

Just finished the 3rd run on my first week and it feels great! I’m no runner but...

Cat123456789

•5 years ago

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Looking for advice on week 5

I stopped running for nearly three weeks, last week I completed week four. Does anyone think I should repeat week four again as I found it hard or just...

I stopped running for nearly three weeks, last week I completed week four. Does ...

5kdreamer31

•5 years ago

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Foot pain in week 5!

Hi everyone. I’ve absolutely loved doing C25k and have just completed week 5 run 3. Although I was really nervous about running for 20 minutes solid, I...

Hi everyone. I’ve absolutely loved doing C25k and have just completed week 5 ru...

Ambyww

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Always last

So my local sweat shop puts on two 5k runs a week, sometime interval circuit sprints and sometimes interval hill sprints, it is really embarrassing as it’s...

So my local sweat shop puts on two 5k runs a week, sometime interval circuit spr...

Runningnut

•5 years ago

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Completed week 6

After a couple of set backs this week and therefore not being able to run on the days I normally do, I’ve finally completed week 6. I found the last run hard...

After a couple of set backs this week and therefore not being able to run on the...

Soontobefunmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25K for Cancer Survivors

The Journal of Cancer Survivorship has recommended the Couch to 5K App (and other fitness apps) as a way to benefit cancer patients by boosting their activity...

The Journal of Cancer Survivorship has recommended the Couch to 5K App (and othe...

crocheter66

Graduate•5 years ago

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Things I never thought I would say...can I run more??

I am about to start week 5 (not thinking about run 3). Strangely, I sometimes want to go running on my rest day. Would I ruin my progress if I did go? It's...

I am about to start week 5 (not thinking about run 3). Strangely, I sometimes w...

Thingy0303

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3, run 1

I was so nervous at doing this week. I new I would have to run for 3 minutes non stop and I thought this was impossible. I have to confess I eat to bars of...

I was so nervous at doing this week. I new I would have to run for 3 minutes non...

BraddersKnits

•5 years ago

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W8R3 drowned rat lol

Well I’ve just ran W8R3 and I have totally smashed my running again I got even further than last 2 runs. It started with the wind then it started to spit then...

Well I’ve just ran W8R3 and I have totally smashed my running again I got even f...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

14 Replies

5K Consolidation

First run after graduation, different hour, random paths on the same route, a few firsts as no phone, no Mr Johnson (I have to admit, I missed him the most),...

First run after graduation, different hour, random paths on the same route, a fe...

Tony1978

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 complete

So after my wobble earlier in the week I am so pleased I did run 3 today and got through it! I ran through the countryside and there was a bit of uphill which...

So after my wobble earlier in the week I am so pleased I did run 3 today and got...

TeeBedders

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated!!!!!!!

JW01 just graduated Am so chuffed with myself, I can’t believe that I have done this, from someone 9 weeks ago was struggling to even contemplate running to...

JW01 just graduated Am so chuffed with myself, I can’t believe that I have done ...

JW001

Graduate•5 years ago

25 Replies

Hello newbie here

Hello all, it's great to see a site such as this, and i'm hoping your experiences will encourage me on to complete c25k I'm currently overweight, drink and...

Hello all, it's great to see a site such as this, and i'm hoping your experience...

AndyB111s

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 done - whoo hoo!

So finished week 8 this morning. It’s my 3rd attempt at C25K. First time - two years ago - I got injured, demotivated and gave up. Second attempt I had to give...

So finished week 8 this morning. It’s my 3rd attempt at C25K. First time - two y...

Fabat50

Graduate•5 years ago

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The post that I thought I'd never write. . .. the life changer that is C25K

This time last year, I was 60 & on Week 6 of C25K. I amazed mysef by graduating Feeling very under confident, I started doing Parkrun Today, dear Reader, I am...

This time last year, I was 60 & on Week 6 of C25K. I amazed mysef by graduating ...

Christianne57

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week5R3

I was also amazed to complete the 20 minute non stop run last week. I didn't think i would ever be able to do it especially as W1R1 was such an effort. I have...

I was also amazed to complete the 20 minute non stop run last week. I didn't thi...

AtlantaG

Graduate•5 years ago

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w8r1. Hard work and heavy legs

Hi, I completed w8r1 this morning and am pleased at my progress having started the programme as confirmed non runner. Lots of people seem to be bobbing...

Hi, I completed w8r1 this morning and am pleased at my progress having started t...

Scram

Graduate•5 years ago

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I actually ran 3 miles this morning 😘

My second run of the week forgot to post my Tuesday morning run. So this morning I actually ran for 3 miles felt good

My second run of the week forgot to post my Tuesday morning run. So this mornin...

Clarebear73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Beating Cancer Twice - Goal 1 achieved!

When I posted my C25k story a few weeks ago, many of you asked me to let you know how my goals were going. Goal 1 was to complete W9r3, which I did this...

When I posted my C25k story a few weeks ago, many of you asked me to let you kno...

Altair2

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

First full 5k

So I officially finished my first full 5k today, didn’t stop once. Did the Pizza Run in Glasgow Green. Finished in 39:37 - my best time per Km too. Sooooo...

So I officially finished my first full 5k today, didn’t stop once. Did the Pizza...

smcl2212

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Please support me

Please support my progress

Slugonarazor

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 run 2

Wow! I actually enjoyed a run. Was worried about today as had hated every second of the last one. Decided to go a different route. Hadn't planned one, just...

Wow! I actually enjoyed a run. Was worried about today as had hated every second...

Slownsteady101

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 started!

Run 1 of week 8 just completed. I was faster to start but slower in the second half. I even felt I could have carried on a bit at the end! On the way out the...

Run 1 of week 8 just completed. I was faster to start but slower in the second ...

Evol

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Insole?

Can anyone recommend insoles for ladies ASICS sram 4 trail shoes. I am very happy with the shoes but have to do a bit of road running and my Achilles hurts a...

Can anyone recommend insoles for ladies ASICS sram 4 trail shoes. I am very happ...

QuirkyDelacroix

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W5R3 can't believe I just did that!!

Just did the 20 minute run for w5r3 and guys, I am AMAZED!! I am just embarrassingly out of shape and five weeks ago I did the first run and was properly...

Just did the 20 minute run for w5r3 and guys, I am AMAZED!! I am just embarrassi...

Magiciansgirl1

•5 years ago

15 Replies

365 days later, from 0k to 10k!

Hello everyone! Long time no post; but I had to share this with you all... exactly 1 year after starting C25K and struggling to even run for 1 minute - not an...

Hello everyone! Long time no post; but I had to share this with you all... exact...

Becky1606

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Heart rate question.... anyone understand these stats...?

I did a 2km 'fast' run (for me)... sadly still not managing a 5km 30 min pace, but definately doing better than my current (really slow) 5k pace! Just wondered...

I did a 2km 'fast' run (for me)... sadly still not managing a 5km 30 min pace, b...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Week 3 complete!

1st 5K race

My first medal!

Week 1 complete

Looking for advice on week 5

Foot pain in week 5!

Always last

Completed week 6

C25K for Cancer Survivors

Things I never thought I would say...can I run more??

Week 3, run 1

W8R3 drowned rat lol

5K Consolidation

Week 2 complete

Graduated!!!!!!!

Hello newbie here

Week 8 done - whoo hoo!

The post that I thought I'd never write. . .. the life changer that is C25K

Week5R3

w8r1. Hard work and heavy legs

I actually ran 3 miles this morning 😘

Beating Cancer Twice - Goal 1 achieved!

First full 5k

Please support me

Week 7 run 2

Week 8 started!

Insole?

W5R3 can't believe I just did that!!

365 days later, from 0k to 10k!

Heart rate question.... anyone understand these stats...?

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