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FINALLY finished Week 8

After 4 gruelling attempts at W8 R3 I finally completed it this morning. I don’t know why it took me so many attempts, maybe the heat was too much most days?...

After 4 gruelling attempts at W8 R3 I finally completed it this morning. I don’t...

Litten654

•5 years ago

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A week off

I just returned from a week in Devon. Despite my best intentions, I just didn't get round to going for a run. Today was spent emptying the car, drying out the...

I just returned from a week in Devon. Despite my best intentions, I just didn't ...

Zebadee1

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R2 done!

Today was my last day of work in this assignment! I got up early, came in, and knocked out W8R2 to start the day. I'm very pleased with myself! We fly out...

Today was my last day of work in this assignment! I got up early, came in, and ...

Perygl

Graduate•5 years ago

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How to lace your shoes

Second attempt... for Buddy34 and anyone else who’s interested! https://runrepeat.com/top-10-running-shoe-lacing-techniques

Second attempt... for Buddy34 and anyone else who’s interested! https://runrep...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9Run 1

So, was pretty anxious before this run. My last run was five days ago but due to a combination of jet lag, three days of thunderstorms and having to order a...

So, was pretty anxious before this run. My last run was five days ago but due to...

Emeraldgael

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5r3: didn’t think I would do it, to lipsyncing to Pride (in the name of love) by U2 around the park 💪😁

Well this running thing kind of defies logic. How can I go from 2 minutes into a 20 run with ‘there is no way I can do this, I’m going to have to repeat a...

Well this running thing kind of defies logic. How can I go from 2 minutes into a...

Onewomanscrusade

Graduate•5 years ago

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Get in!! Graduated 😁

Wow... wk9r3 done, i'm amazed i made it to the end and amazed at just how brilliant this program is. In just over 9 weeks i've gone from staggering through 60...

Wow... wk9r3 done, i'm amazed i made it to the end and amazed at just how brilli...

AndyB111s

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4

Did W4R2 this morning, I’m finding this week really hard. Suffering with a stitch and just not enjoying it as much. Anyone else finding this week hard ? X

Did W4R2 this morning, I’m finding this week really hard. Suffering with a stit...

GoldieJu

•5 years ago

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W4

Well, stuff just got real. This week has hit me hard. Just about managing to finish the second 5 min run. May have to repeat W4 before moving on

Well, stuff just got real. This week has hit me hard. Just about managing to fin...

ChrisWhatmough

•5 years ago

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Leg pain

I’ve just done W3R3 and although from a tiredness/breathing point of view I’m fine, everything from the knees down was hurting during the runs.

I’ve just done W3R3 and although from a tiredness/breathing point of view I’m fi...

Alexandra_merris

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Starting again

Hi - I'm new here. I just don't seem to be able to stick to my plans for healthy eating and regular exercise but haven' given up yet! I am hoping a community...

Hi - I'm new here. I just don't seem to be able to stick to my plans for health...

Alibopper

•5 years ago

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Statement of the Blindingly Obvious

This probably only applies to me but if there’s anyone else out there not doing their stretches - those 15 second holds, grabbing your ankle & pressing it...

This probably only applies to me but if there’s anyone else out there not doing ...

Timeoff

Graduate•5 years ago

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Glad I went 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Started a new job last week and with the new start times and longer hours I am so tired when I get in at night I didn't want to go out last night. My eldest...

Started a new job last week and with the new start times and longer hours I am s...

Wolvesmad

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting started

Well I have decided it's time to get fit and healthier. I have 2 young kids and want to be able to keep up with them😂 and running will definitely be a new...

Well I have decided it's time to get fit and healthier. I have 2 young kids and ...

MrsVenkman

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Week 5 run 3

Well just finished run 3 of week 5. 20 minutes of a steady plod but wow that’s a great feeling sitting here sweating profusely with my fan to cool me down. At...

Well just finished run 3 of week 5. 20 minutes of a steady plod but wow that’s a...

Jaycooper71

•5 years ago

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W9R1

😀. Was a bit worried but no problems. I run until the bell rings then I turn around, so I basically did 2 fifteen minute runs. It must be psychological but it...

😀. Was a bit worried but no problems. I run until the bell rings then I turn ar...

gavinmitch

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ugh. Didn’t enjoy that one.

I’ll blame it on the muesli as usually run pre breakfast or just before meal. This one was an hour after. Wanted to go out but Brain was telling me I needed to...

I’ll blame it on the muesli as usually run pre breakfast or just before meal. Th...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

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It's possible

9 weeks ago I tried running before I trying C25k. I could only run for 20 sec and then I had to stop and catch up on my breath. Now I am able to run for 5k <32...

9 weeks ago I tried running before I trying C25k. I could only run for 20 sec an...

GR111

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finished C25K 🤗

I completed C25K at beginning of July. Can’t believe I did it. Never ran in my life before but on my 65th birthday I decided I needed to be fitter and change...

I completed C25K at beginning of July. Can’t believe I did it. Never ran in my l...

Tid29

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to 5k graduate

Hi everyone I started c25k in May and graduated 27 July. This is my first post. I was able to run 5k in 40.46 minutes last week Saturday but I am suffering...

Hi everyone I started c25k in May and graduated 27 July. This is my first post. ...

Jadzi

Graduate•5 years ago

16 Replies

Trying to kid myself

So I'm on my holiday looking at all these gorgeous thin people thinking how many times have I said I'm going to be thin! Now believe it or not I go to the gym...

So I'm on my holiday looking at all these gorgeous thin people thinking how many...

Nezza99

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Pain the morning after a run

Morning everyone :) just a bit of advice please. I’m week 6 of cpto5k after each run i seem To wake up the day after and my one leg is not feeling the best...

Morning everyone :) just a bit of advice please. I’m week 6 of cpto5k after each...

Emm29

•5 years ago

3 Replies

WEEK 5!!

So I’m sure most people here nearly cried when they heard Michael Johnson say “you’re going to run for 20 minutes today”. TWENTY??? But the longest I’ve run...

So I’m sure most people here nearly cried when they heard Michael Johnson say “y...

EleanorHolly

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Fanfare Please

I just ran 5.2km 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 Voluntarily. It took me 36 minutes but who’s counting? To anyone just starting out on the Couch to 5k programme- be encouraged....

I just ran 5.2km 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 Voluntarily. It took me 36 minutes but who’s count...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

26 Replies

Shoulder injury

I’ve hurt my shoulder. Too much lifting suitcases in and out of the car I think. It hurts when I run. The physio says it’s a rotator cuff injury and has given...

I’ve hurt my shoulder. Too much lifting suitcases in and out of the car I think....

Painterabstract

Graduate•5 years ago

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I'm Back!!!

Hello Everyone Well I graduated Couch 2 5k 3 years ago! Did a few park runs,then had to give up running due to a severe pain in my left hip which turned out to...

Hello Everyone Well I graduated Couch 2 5k 3 years ago! Did a few park runs,then...

Woody131061

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Playing music through the app

How do I do this so it's on in between the talking? 🙄

Traveldiva

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Graduate badge

How do I get my graduate badge. So excited.

wappingdave

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Graduated tonight

Well that's it, final 30 minute run complete. Guess I am now a runner. Not bad for a 58 year old 18 stone guy. It was a fantastic journey and I don't think...

Well that's it, final 30 minute run complete. Guess I am now a runner. Not bad f...

wappingdave

Graduate•5 years ago

29 Replies

Week 6 Run 1

Hey everyone only just found this app! I’m on week 6 Run 1. Had a very big shock last week with the 20min run and felt very deflated at the end of it as I...

Hey everyone only just found this app! I’m on week 6 Run 1. Had a very big shock...

Emm29

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

FINALLY finished Week 8

A week off

W8R2 done!

How to lace your shoes

Week 9Run 1

W5r3: didn’t think I would do it, to lipsyncing to Pride (in the name of love) by U2 around the park 💪😁

Get in!! Graduated 😁

Week 4

W4

Leg pain

Starting again

Statement of the Blindingly Obvious

Glad I went 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Getting started

Week 5 run 3

W9R1

Ugh. Didn’t enjoy that one.

It's possible

Finished C25K 🤗

Couch to 5k graduate

Trying to kid myself

Pain the morning after a run

WEEK 5!!

Fanfare Please

Shoulder injury

I'm Back!!!

Playing music through the app

Graduate badge

Graduated tonight

Week 6 Run 1

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