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First attempt

I downloaded the C25k app about 3 months ago. I have been trying to build up the confidence to try something like this for years. And it finally dawned on me...

I downloaded the C25k app about 3 months ago. I have been trying to build up the...

BedHead79

•5 years ago

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My Running Journey Part Two

I am really sorry, but I am not a newbie runner. I started running back in 2013 and up to the start of May I was running marathons previous to having a health...

I am really sorry, but I am not a newbie runner. I started running back in 2013 ...

gaztops

•5 years ago

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First consolidation run!

Went out for my first consolidation run since graduating last week. Been struggling with a pain like sciatica for a few days so really stretched before going...

Went out for my first consolidation run since graduating last week. Been struggl...

Cally73

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4r1

Was dreading today but done first run of week 4, was hard but I done it totally buzzing 🤗🤗🤗🤗

Was dreading today but done first run of week 4, was hard but I done it totally ...

Patsy63

•5 years ago

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Feeling a bit sorry for myself

My running buddy seems to have abandoned me so I decided to start week 8 with a run around the village instead of running on the seafront as usual. I was a...

My running buddy seems to have abandoned me so I decided to start week 8 with a ...

Zebadee1

Graduate•5 years ago

26 Replies

Best way to improve

Finished Couch just over a week ago followed by a graduation Parkrun. How have others managed to improve their running after the 9-week programme? I still...

Finished Couch just over a week ago followed by a graduation Parkrun. How have o...

Walk2Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Amazing how far I’ve come. Graduation

Well this happened today. Can’t believe I’ve actually graduated. Feels so good. 😊🏃‍♀️

Well this happened today. Can’t believe I’ve actually graduated. Feels so good. ...

Cyclelizzy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Powering through

So I’ve finished my first week today! Felt like this run was tough but I tried to increase my speed throughout the week and ended up running marginally further...

So I’ve finished my first week today! Felt like this run was tough but I tried t...

starinthemaking

•5 years ago

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Week 2, Run 2

Week 2, run 2 tonight. Knee supports on both sides, and afterwards I had trembly knees that were telling me they didn't like being woken up from a nap, but I'm...

Week 2, run 2 tonight. Knee supports on both sides, and afterwards I had trembly...

newrunnerchorlton

•5 years ago

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Bummer

Finished week 8 with a calf strain 😳think need it to heal now ..disappointed not to be able to start week 9 but I really couldn’t at the moment

Finished week 8 with a calf strain 😳think need it to heal now ..disappointed no...

Joggingonthewildside

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Woke up this morning, it was lovely outside here in Dublin, decided I would put the run off until after I'd been into the office as I wasn't expecting to be...

Woke up this morning, it was lovely outside here in Dublin, decided I would put ...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Potted History

Well a wee while back OldFloss asked us graduates to share how we started, and how we've progressed to help those just starting out. If you're put off by long...

Well a wee while back OldFloss asked us graduates to share how we started, and h...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

When does it become fun?

I did W7R2 last night and was pretty proud of myself for getting through it. When I finish runs I feel only relief that it's done. I don't get the endorphins...

I did W7R2 last night and was pretty proud of myself for getting through it. Whe...

Willowruns

•5 years ago

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Don’t normally run at this time... ouch 😓

Week 8 run 1 ✅. Proper chuffed. Hot as a hot thing but kept going. Amazing how day didn’t go quite as planned (up at 5 for run to find a very flat tyre... etc...

Week 8 run 1 ✅. Proper chuffed. Hot as a hot thing but kept going. Amazing how d...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

20 Replies

Never too early for running shoes

I'm a newbie. Week 1 completed this morning. I planned to get proper shoes in UK next month (I live in Hungary) but the day after W1R1, I had shin pain and...

I'm a newbie. Week 1 completed this morning. I planned to get proper shoes in UK...

Puppy-love

Graduate•5 years ago

18 Replies

Week 5 DONE!

Hi everyone. I'm loving reading your posts and answers here and its keeping me on track and motivated doing C25K. I simply cannot believe that I ran non stop...

Hi everyone. I'm loving reading your posts and answers here and its keeping me o...

OpalEmerald

•5 years ago

6 Replies

1st run in week 5 tonight! 🤔

When I looked at week 4, after completing week 3 I panicked and thought I would re do last run of wk 3. However, in the end I didn't and I actually completed...

When I looked at week 4, after completing week 3 I panicked and thought I would ...

Sputnik73

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Foot care?

I'm on week 4 and not having any problems now. But if there are something I can look out for or prevent it would be good to know.

I'm on week 4 and not having any problems now. But if there are something I can ...

TMH86

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Novice to running

Just finished week 1 really looking forward to week 2 the challenge has begun 😁😁😁

Just finished week 1 really looking forward to week 2 the challenge has begun 😁...

scuba007

•5 years ago

8 Replies

2 Years Later

2 Year Anniversary today of Healthy Living - C25K running - and diet 😂 A huge thank you to all my C25K friends - no way could I have done this without you...

2 Year Anniversary today of Healthy Living - C25K running - and diet 😂 A huge ...

MsFickle

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Is there life after graduation?!!

Done a couple of runs, still aiming for 5k and not getting there 😆. So hot and humid today but went out and Strava stopped after 40s unbeknownst to me 😠....

Done a couple of runs, still aiming for 5k and not getting there 😆. So hot and ...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3 done. Parkrun next....

Hi all, just did W7R3. To mix things up a bit, I did my usual route, but in reverse (with me running forward!) 😆 With the warm up / cool down walks, I managed...

Hi all, just did W7R3. To mix things up a bit, I did my usual route, but in reve...

Burl337

Graduate•5 years ago

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Woohoo

W6r2 completed feel amazing and really looking forward to the rest of the runs xx

W6r2 completed feel amazing and really looking forward to the rest of the runs x...

Teddyboo52

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Starting up - again!

Hi folks! Well, having completed c25k last autumn, managing to keep some running going up to April and then stopping, I’m starting over. Having done a test...

Hi folks! Well, having completed c25k last autumn, managing to keep some runni...

jen2708

•5 years ago

1 Reply

time or distance??

hi all. I'm almost finished week 2 of consolidation runs but I'm getting myself a bit confused. my total distance averages at 5.20km per run over 40 mins....

hi all. I'm almost finished week 2 of consolidation runs but I'm getting myself...

speedylol

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3

Woo hoo! Did it! Conditions: grey and sultry (- that's the weather not me though I must admit to the grey😉) Worst bit was 10 mins in but even then it wasn't...

Woo hoo! Did it! Conditions: grey and sultry (- that's the weather not me thoug...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Off to the final run of week 5!

Morning everyone! I have ran the second run of week 5 without any issue, so happy! The second 8' was a little harder but I really pulled through. I honestly...

Morning everyone! I have ran the second run of week 5 without any issue, so ha...

Murielbez

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Week 1, run 1

Well I've been putting this off since April! I made every excuse including "I cant start this until I stop smoking, drinking etc" soooooo i got married on the...

Well I've been putting this off since April! I made every excuse including "I ca...

Stecolclough1978

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Getting started

Hi, I’ve just completed my 2nd run using the couch to 5k app. I feel good and although I think I could probably skip and go to week 2 am I right in sticking...

Hi, I’ve just completed my 2nd run using the couch to 5k app. I feel good and al...

calcon

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Reached Week 7

Did my first 25 minute run this morning. Don't think I could have done it without Laura and her encouragement. Think I might love her a little bit.

Did my first 25 minute run this morning. Don't think I could have done it with...

Gilfer

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2019

First attempt

My Running Journey Part Two

First consolidation run!

W4r1

Feeling a bit sorry for myself

Best way to improve

Amazing how far I’ve come. Graduation

Powering through

Week 2, Run 2

Bummer

Week 9 Run 2

Potted History

When does it become fun?

Don’t normally run at this time... ouch 😓

Never too early for running shoes

Week 5 DONE!

1st run in week 5 tonight! 🤔

Foot care?

Novice to running

2 Years Later

Is there life after graduation?!!

W7R3 done. Parkrun next....

Woohoo

Starting up - again!

time or distance??

W5R3

Off to the final run of week 5!

Week 1, run 1

Getting started

Reached Week 7

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