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Graduation Badge?

Hi, I have just completed week 9 run 3 and finished the C25K! How do I get GRADUATE next to my name now? Thanks

Hi, I have just completed week 9 run 3 and finished the C25K! How do I get GRAD...

Vina2523

Graduate•5 years ago

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Injury Couch over - I hope!

I’ve been a bit laid up over the past couple of weeks with a calf “issue” after my W9R1 high at my first Parkrun. Anyway, I thought I’d go to the gym to try...

I’ve been a bit laid up over the past couple of weeks with a calf “issue” after ...

NewRunner4

Graduate•5 years ago

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Runners World

Just to let people know runners world are doing six issues fir six pounds offer ends tonight

Just to let people know runners world are doing six issues fir six pounds offer ...

Zeitgeistdom

•5 years ago

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Asthma!

Hi all, I'm currently on week 6 run 3, now I'm into the longer runs my asthma is becoming an issue, literally stopping to catch my breath and stabilise my...

Hi all, I'm currently on week 6 run 3, now I'm into the longer runs my asthma is...

Frontrowunion2

•5 years ago

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Week 2 done

Yay! Buzzing I’ve got further than the last time I tried but now I’m dreading week 3, any tips?

Yay! Buzzing I’ve got further than the last time I tried but now I’m dreading we...

Thebluesmartie

•5 years ago

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Second walk/run complete

Love this app. I am 67 and nothing else has ever got me running!

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

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W9 r2 done!

Brilliant run in the rain! Great conditions to have a run in. Wasn’t even tired at the end. Feel great and can’t wait to graduate on Tuesday evening and my...

Brilliant run in the rain! Great conditions to have a run in. Wasn’t even tired ...

1985lad

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just wanted to share some of my view today

Just beautiful: a ridge road from a tiny mountain village called Bocado (Central Portugal)... Looking down over the road in the valley that I know as "the land...

Just beautiful: a ridge road from a tiny mountain village called Bocado (Central...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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Don’t give up

Just wanted to give an update. I was on here last week a little disappointed that I had ‘failed’ wk4 r2 in the last minute. I wasn’t sure whether to repeat the...

Just wanted to give an update. I was on here last week a little disappointed tha...

Moomeister

Graduate•5 years ago

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What a Laugh We Had 😂

This morning one of my Granddaughters (she’s 12) and I took part in a 5k Colour Fun Run. What a great time we had 😂😂😂. We had dyed cornflour thrown over us...

This morning one of my Granddaughters (she’s 12) and I took part in a 5k Colour ...

Glynis1

•5 years ago

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W5 R1 and I think I have become someone who enjoys running 😮

I mean, not quite as much as sitting in the garden with an Aperol spritz and a good book, but even so. I found weeks 1 -3 really bloody hard. As well as being...

I mean, not quite as much as sitting in the garden with an Aperol spritz and a g...

LittleSallyRacket

Graduate•5 years ago

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I hope this will inspire you on your running journey

2 years ago I started the couch to 5k program. I was truly a couch potato having done no exercise for 40 years. I was overweight, I had asthma, high blood...

2 years ago I started the couch to 5k program. I was truly a couch potato having...

RunBrianRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3... 88% anyway

Hi all! After crashing out of W6R2, and reading how many people feel about going back to intervals, I decided to move ahead to W6R3. The air conditioning was...

Hi all! After crashing out of W6R2, and reading how many people feel about going...

Perygl

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

How did that happen...5K in 33.49 this morning 😳😊

What can I tell ya, it can only be due to the planets aligning just right!...no wine last night coz I wanted to be nicely hydrated, a lovely 14 degrees and a...

What can I tell ya, it can only be due to the planets aligning just right!...no ...

Run46

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25K week 9 run 1

First run since last Sunday because of the hot weather this past week. Certainly felt a little more today. 2 more runs to the completion of the 9 weeks 👍😁

First run since last Sunday because of the hot weather this past week. Certainly...

Racer555

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run in a week

Week 7 run 1 ✅ Wasn’t easy- was worried as hadn’t run since last Sunday as been on holiday, so thought might not be able to run 25 mins again but did it! 😃

Week 7 run 1 ✅ Wasn’t easy- was worried as hadn’t run since last Sunday as been...

RunRach

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Trust

Trust couchto5k programme folks. I used to be so unfit but after graduating I run 10k regularly now. If it doesn't challenge you it doesn't change you. Keep on...

Trust couchto5k programme folks. I used to be so unfit but after graduating I ru...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W2R3

So, completed W2R3 today. Don’t know if it’s because it was the third run or it’s a bit cooler but it seemed a bit easier that the previous 2 runs. Took a...

So, completed W2R3 today. Don’t know if it’s because it was the third run or it’...

ChrisWhatmough

•5 years ago

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Are these gremlins?

Week 7 run 3 and about 16 minutes i got an image of my legs walking, and a feeling of I can’t so i bellowed yes i can and stretches out a bit to catch Colin...

Week 7 run 3 and about 16 minutes i got an image of my legs walking, and a feeli...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lost the bug

So it’s been 3 weeks since I graduated and I’ve lost my way a bit. I did 3 x 30 mins in the first week, then rested for a week due to a niggling pain in my...

So it’s been 3 weeks since I graduated and I’ve lost my way a bit. I did 3 x 30 ...

ScottJB

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R2

MJ says try changing your Route so I ran in West Yorkshire instead of Northumberland! It's a bit hilly in WY, and it was a bit weird running in a place where I...

MJ says try changing your Route so I ran in West Yorkshire instead of Northumber...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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Injuries

I’ve (re)started couch to 5k and managed to get to week 3 when I tweaked my right calf muscle. Saw a physio who says it’s a strain and given me exercises, took...

I’ve (re)started couch to 5k and managed to get to week 3 when I tweaked my righ...

helibeli

•5 years ago

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Am I missing out on running tips by not listening to C25K now intervals finished?

I was listening to the C25K podcasts until the intervals finished, but have been running with Desert Island discs and others Radio 4 podcasts for the last few...

I was listening to the C25K podcasts until the intervals finished, but have been...

Benttoe

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R1

So pleased I have actually started and got through the first run. I am slow but really surprised how far from home I got in the time. Wearing a hat helped me...

So pleased I have actually started and got through the first run. I am slow but ...

Niho96

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation Day

4 months ago I asked the question am I too heavy to run as I was weighing around 26 stone. After weeks of letting my mind win and convince me I was too heavy...

4 months ago I asked the question am I too heavy to run as I was weighing around...

Logan1980

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

No energy for the start of week 7

After completing week 6, I was looking forward to the 25 min runs of week 7. The problem is that I’ve failed twice now to complete 25 mins. There doesn’t seem...

After completing week 6, I was looking forward to the 25 min runs of week 7. The...

Dar39

Graduate•5 years ago

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1 week completed

Just completed my final run of my first week. I'm feeling better with each run can't wait to start week 2

Just completed my final run of my first week. I'm feeling better with each run c...

Yowiewowie19

•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

I woke up at 450 this morning and couldnt get back to sleep so went for my run before work instead of after. Was slower than normal as was 609 and raining but...

I woke up at 450 this morning and couldnt get back to sleep so went for my run b...

kez31

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hi!

Hi all How are you? Sorry I’ve not been about much - other things have got in the way - how dare they?! Lol!! I’ve also not been running much due to the...

Hi all How are you? Sorry I’ve not been about much - other things have got in ...

Bluepup1

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R2

Same route today but according to Strava I ran it 30s per mile faster and went a bit further (I turn round at the halfway bell). Very wet but, dare I say it,...

Same route today but according to Strava I ran it 30s per mile faster and went a...

gavinmitch

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2019

Graduation Badge?

Injury Couch over - I hope!

Runners World

Asthma!

Week 2 done

Second walk/run complete

W9 r2 done!

Just wanted to share some of my view today

Don’t give up

What a Laugh We Had 😂

W5 R1 and I think I have become someone who enjoys running 😮

I hope this will inspire you on your running journey

W6R3... 88% anyway

How did that happen...5K in 33.49 this morning 😳😊

C25K week 9 run 1

First run in a week

Trust

W2R3

Are these gremlins?

Lost the bug

W8R2

Injuries

Am I missing out on running tips by not listening to C25K now intervals finished?

W1R1

Graduation Day

No energy for the start of week 7

1 week completed

Week 8 run 2

Hi!

W8R2

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