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W6R3 and a personal milestone

When I started this adventure in early July, I set myself a target of trying to run for 20 minutes by my 60th birthday. It seemed a bit of a dream but it’s...

When I started this adventure in early July, I set myself a target of trying to ...

Puppy-love

Graduate•5 years ago

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Setting a pace?!

Just completed week 2 run 1 and felt ok but I’m worried I’m running too slowly. How do I know what is the right pace, or does it not matter, if I’m comfortable...

Just completed week 2 run 1 and felt ok but I’m worried I’m running too slowly. ...

Newrunner5

•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 Done...(sort of)

First run done this morning! In the position where I could lose around 50kg running is tough. I’m not ashamed to admit I only managed 4 of the 8 run cycles...

First run done this morning! In the position where I could lose around 50kg runn...

Panzer1896

•5 years ago

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W9R2

Can’t believe I’ve only got 1 run left! It’s taken me more than 9 weeks, more like 13, but it just shows that if an overweight, asthmatic 47 year old with...

Can’t believe I’ve only got 1 run left! It’s taken me more than 9 weeks, more li...

gavinmitch

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just finished W5.

To say I'm chuffed is an understatement. I've just finished W5R3. I honestly didnt think I'd be able to do it. Before I left this morning, I thought I'd be...

To say I'm chuffed is an understatement. I've just finished W5R3. I honestly di...

Flabby_runner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Off to Graduation Week!

Just back from the Common and completed the third and final run of week 8. Funny how the last 14' went much quicker? When I checked the apps, I was really...

Just back from the Common and completed the third and final run of week 8. Funny...

Murielbez

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation Run 1

I think psychologically now I am a graduate there is a little bit more of a relaxed feel to my running which is nice - no pressure now. I’ve run mainly on...

I think psychologically now I am a graduate there is a little bit more of a rela...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

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Happy Sunday!

I decided that this morning I was just going to run. Didn't set myself a time to aim for just wanted to run. I planned my route roughly and went for it. I...

I decided that this morning I was just going to run. Didn't set myself a time to...

Oddity

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Consolidation Is Going Good

Just finished my second week after completing couch to 5k and still loving it, my runs are the thing I most look forward too these days and I am finding it now...

Just finished my second week after completing couch to 5k and still loving it, m...

Logan1980

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6r3 advise please..

I'm really struggling this week. I was so pleased when I finished last week completing 20 min run. This week is the first time I really wanted to stop as I was...

I'm really struggling this week. I was so pleased when I finished last week comp...

Goslow

Graduate•5 years ago

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SOS

Downloaded the app months ago but finally gearing myself up for my first run tomorrow morning!! Any tips?

Downloaded the app months ago but finally gearing myself up for my first run tom...

Steph_Don

•5 years ago

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W1R1 Stormy

Hi all. I never post in forums just read through them but ive been encouraged by my partner to. Well started the couch to 5k. I got up yesterday morning at...

Hi all. I never post in forums just read through them but ive been encouraged by...

Waylander85

•5 years ago

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Praise be ..... cheeky 5k completed thanks to my Aldi ball 🤣

Well that was lush. Cobwebs blown away and ankle much improved. Enjoy your runs today lovely people 🏃🏻‍♀️💕🏃🏻‍♀️

Well that was lush. Cobwebs blown away and ankle much improved. Enjoy your runs ...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 killer!!

Struggling with week 6. I’ve had two goes at w6 R3 and still can’t manage it....although the seconds attempt was much better just a little walk at about 14...

Struggling with week 6. I’ve had two goes at w6 R3 and still can’t manage it.......

Sparkey5000

Graduate•5 years ago

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Checking in, ready for W4, finally

My progress has been halted twice, once by a small injury and then by a week of a nasty flu (in the midst of all that heat, I know!). Just letting you know...

My progress has been halted twice, once by a small injury and then by a week of ...

DrBunny

•5 years ago

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What is your real reason for running?

I run for my mental health. I saw the benefits of walking when I was suffering PSTD and anxiety after the birth of my second son. I genuinely thought I was...

I run for my mental health. I saw the benefits of walking when I was suffering P...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 8 completed

Wow, that was hard. I’m hoping I’ll be able to push on for another 2 mins next week for the 30 min runs. My tank feels empty at the moment 🙈

Wow, that was hard. I’m hoping I’ll be able to push on for another 2 mins next w...

C1984

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R1... JFDI!!!

So yesterday was my planned first run of week 5...woke up early as normal, got my gear on, but it was so windy and i decided not to run... Now usually the...

So yesterday was my planned first run of week 5...woke up early as normal, got m...

Pdb48

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9D2 - birthday run & signed up for a 5k!

Wahoo! I'm 57 today and can slowly but easily run 30 minutes through roly woodland trails. I was certain I could have run a lot father. I even "sprinted"...

Wahoo! I'm 57 today and can slowly but easily run 30 minutes through roly woodl...

Maud42

Graduate•5 years ago

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Now starting to anxiety

Tuesday is ankle surgery start to panic had blood test Friday to check my bloods worry there be high and there cancel it I got this far and getting panic...

Tuesday is ankle surgery start to panic had blood test Friday to check my bloods...

Garden17

•5 years ago

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Injury strikes.... So unhappy

It's been a rubbish week. Long days at work have meant an extra "rest" day as couldn't fit in a run. So today I went out really excited to get week6 run2 under...

It's been a rubbish week. Long days at work have meant an extra "rest" day as co...

WobblyJogger

•5 years ago

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Week 5, Run 3 done, altitude is real!

I was shocked that I was able to run for 20 minutes! I had to basically stop running a few years ago because of back pain, so I've been running on dirt trails...

I was shocked that I was able to run for 20 minutes! I had to basically stop ru...

Buendia

Graduate•5 years ago

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Yay! It’s an Aldi miracle!!

Ankle still tricksie. Spent £20 on a support that helped I think.... plus more ice and rest. Shopping this morning saw massage ball set. Took home... paid for...

Ankle still tricksie. Spent £20 on a support that helped I think.... plus more i...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Starting Week 1 Run 1 in the morning

2 years ago I developed a (non cancerous) tumor in my spinal column. Surgery removed it and I was confined to a wheelchair for the best part of 4 months. I am...

2 years ago I developed a (non cancerous) tumor in my spinal column. Surgery rem...

Panzer1896

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Sums up C25k perfectly

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Sp81

Graduate•5 years ago

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You awesome guys nearly made me cry!

I've just been reading your replies to Linda MN06 who at 60 and with health concerns was wondering if she was crazy for considering C25K...there were 29...

I've just been reading your replies to Linda MN06 who at 60 and with health conc...

Run46

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 run 4 and 5

Hi all So on Wednesday and today I have repeated the runs from week 1 to make sure that I’m complaining my full runs from week one I feel great but I’m not...

Hi all So on Wednesday and today I have repeated the runs from week 1 to make s...

Hidden

•5 years ago

33 Replies

Week 1, Run 2 completed ..and enjoyed!

Hi everyone. I finished my second run of week 1 about 90 minutes ago. I enjoyed it more than I had expected, probably because it was cooler than when I did...

Hi everyone. I finished my second run of week 1 about 90 minutes ago. I enjoyed...

Akallover

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Best blue tooth headphones for running?

(Sorry, I’m sure this must have been asked plenty of times before, so if there is a helpful thread someone can point me to, please do!) I was wondering if...

(Sorry, I’m sure this must have been asked plenty of times before, so if there i...

MummyTum

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

An unexpected lie in.

Was fully planning to parkrun this morning but my body clearly had other ideas. Didn't wake up until almost 9.30, so that put paid to that. Managed to fit in a...

Was fully planning to parkrun this morning but my body clearly had other ideas. ...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

W6R3 and a personal milestone

Setting a pace?!

Week 1 Run 1 Done...(sort of)

W9R2

Just finished W5.

Off to Graduation Week!

Consolidation Run 1

Happy Sunday!

Consolidation Is Going Good

W6r3 advise please..

SOS

W1R1 Stormy

Praise be ..... cheeky 5k completed thanks to my Aldi ball 🤣

Week 6 killer!!

Checking in, ready for W4, finally

What is your real reason for running?

Week 8 completed

W5R1... JFDI!!!

W9D2 - birthday run & signed up for a 5k!

Now starting to anxiety

Injury strikes.... So unhappy

Week 5, Run 3 done, altitude is real!

Yay! It’s an Aldi miracle!!

Starting Week 1 Run 1 in the morning

Sums up C25k perfectly

You awesome guys nearly made me cry!

Week 1 run 4 and 5

Week 1, Run 2 completed ..and enjoyed!

Best blue tooth headphones for running?

An unexpected lie in.

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