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Week 5 Run 2

Hi all, well w5r2 complete, again as on Tuesday after my run I am buzzing. Now looking forward to my run on Saturday. I now it’s a big task but I feel I can do...

Hi all, well w5r2 complete, again as on Tuesday after my run I am buzzing. Now l...

calcon

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R3.... Who the hell am I?????

So the last time i actually jogged would have been aged 15..(school cross country which i hated!)... I'm now 48.... In beween i have played sport football &...

So the last time i actually jogged would have been aged 15..(school cross countr...

Pdb48

Graduate•5 years ago

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Anyone can do it!

So I used to run and gym a lot before my wife and I had our amazing daughter. I stopped then and it came to the stage I was feeling crap and started the couch...

So I used to run and gym a lot before my wife and I had our amazing daughter. I ...

MMcHugh5

•5 years ago

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Sub 30 min 5k

I’m so pleased, I managed 5k in sub 30 minutes on my second consolidation run after graduation. I’m enjoying running so much 🏃‍♀️

I’m so pleased, I managed 5k in sub 30 minutes on my second consolidation run af...

Pinknfluffylady

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 success

So, I repeated run 3 of week 2 as I had struggled to finish it and was really worried about progressing on to week 3 (spoiler alert-where there are 2 lots of 3...

So, I repeated run 3 of week 2 as I had struggled to finish it and was really wo...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Second attempt at completing C25K after injury

Hi all, this is my first post; I started the sessions last year and completed week 7 run 2, after which I jumped off my horse and landed badly, jarring my knee...

Hi all, this is my first post; I started the sessions last year and completed we...

LindaCh

Graduate•5 years ago

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Only 5 more minutes!

After a few weeks of feeling like I am continually very gradually improving, I’m Finding the runs this week hard. BUT it did occur to me that tonight I was...

After a few weeks of feeling like I am continually very gradually improving, I’m...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

I have just completed W8R2 and according to my Fitbit I covered 4.6 km so 5k in 30 mins is looking possible! 4 runs left to go until graduation! I am so...

I have just completed W8R2 and according to my Fitbit I covered 4.6 km so 5k in ...

DaveN76

•5 years ago

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NEW SHOES!!!!!!!

After my long and painful break from running I can now comfortably run a 5k. A month ago I genuinely thought my running adventure was over due to the...

After my long and painful break from running I can now comfortably run a 5k. A m...

Pete1w

Graduate•5 years ago

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The story so far...

I started the C25K journey on the 11 March. In that time I've done 68 runs and covered just shy of 300km (I'm not including rugby matches and the distance...

I started the C25K journey on the 11 March. In that time I've done 68 runs and c...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25k with a friend. How does it work?

Hi all. I’m wondering how I can do my runs with a friend. Is there a way of syncing the app so we are listening and running/walking at the same time or is it...

Hi all. I’m wondering how I can do my runs with a friend. Is there a way of sy...

Elsiebea73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Runners Watch - Recommendation

Now I’ve graduated I want to treat myself to a new watch - potential birthday present. Any recommendations of a good watch (no more than £200) to track my...

Now I’ve graduated I want to treat myself to a new watch - potential birthday pr...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week6 run 2

Yesterday I completed wk6 run2 and contrary to the last run, I found this one my easiest run yet! Very odd, as I felt tired and not really up for it. But once...

Yesterday I completed wk6 run2 and contrary to the last run, I found this one my...

Birker

Graduate•5 years ago

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New Brooks shoes

A big jump early on couch25k not knowing if I would be able to carry on, but what a great investment! I love these Ghost 12’s. As soon as I put them on I feel...

A big jump early on couch25k not knowing if I would be able to carry on, but wha...

Birker

Graduate•5 years ago

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3 more runs to go!

I can’t quite believe we have got this far, I’m a great starter but also a giver upper. Flaming work gets in the way I went off yesterday at 2pm and arrived...

I can’t quite believe we have got this far, I’m a great starter but also a giver...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finally enjoying it! W3R3

Just back from W3R3 and today was the first run where I actually, dare I say it, enjoyed it! Every time the brilliant Jo Whiley said it was time to walk again,...

Just back from W3R3 and today was the first run where I actually, dare I say it,...

Kat_runs4490

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lower leg tightness

I’ve just complete week 3 on the treadmill, but I’m experiencing some lower leg tightness in the outer side. This is what I’m finding most difficult at the...

I’ve just complete week 3 on the treadmill, but I’m experiencing some lower leg ...

Roloellie1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1

Gave up smoking 12 days ago and completed week 1 run 2 . Very pleased to have started.

Gave up smoking 12 days ago and completed week 1 run 2 . Very pleased to have st...

katwoolley1

•5 years ago

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Week 7 run 3 can't believe How far I have come.

Hi everyone, Completed week 7 run 3 this morning after finishing a night shift. Was fantastic. I can't believe how far I have come. C25k is amazing. I am...

Hi everyone, Completed week 7 run 3 this morning after finishing a night shift....

Ellers2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tough but I did it...

So I've just completed my first run of my second week. It was quite tough but I managed to push through

So I've just completed my first run of my second week. It was quite tough but I ...

Yowiewowie19

•5 years ago

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Woohoo W9 Run2!

Ok, so it’s four weeks on from W9R1 and a foot injury from Race for Life, but I’ve just completed this run and now m so happy, as I really thought my...

Ok, so it’s four weeks on from W9R1 and a foot injury from Race for Life, but I’...

Helzbels

Graduate•5 years ago

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Best treadmill time yet

I'm still plodding along when I run out doors my best is 42.26 minutes I'm sure as I lose more weight I will get quicker but with the help of the treadmill...

I'm still plodding along when I run out doors my best is 42.26 minutes I'm sure ...

Jennysheldon

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4

Well...I was right to be worried coz it was HARD 😂 but I did it! Never in a million years did I think I could run (loose term) for 5 minutes. When Sarah tells...

Well...I was right to be worried coz it was HARD 😂 but I did it! Never in a mil...

Emolie

•5 years ago

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W6R2 done ✅

Blimey that was tough. Somehow I seem to be plodding along at my snail pace. It’s great that I’m running 🏃‍♀️ and enjoying each challenge because it’s you...

Blimey that was tough. Somehow I seem to be plodding along at my snail pace. It’...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

God Help Me!

Hi just done day 2 of week 1. Long way to go but I did it before and I can do it again!! 52 or 25 you can do it!!! Wish me luck!! 😬

Hi just done day 2 of week 1. Long way to go but I did it before and I can do it...

Tlooker67

•5 years ago

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W9R3 Done! 74th - 53 days

completed by 74th Birthday with just over 3 weeks to spare completed in 53 days - (27 runs 26 rest days inbetween) 30 mins circa 4.4K Run/Walked 5K in 36.5...

completed by 74th Birthday with just over 3 weeks to spare completed in 53 days ...

Skeg

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run in ages...

And technically Week 7 run 3... I cheated for about 1min in the middle but ran some extra at the end. Largely downhill and combining with the go wild Gorillas...

And technically Week 7 run 3... I cheated for about 1min in the middle but ran s...

Precentrix

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3....disappointed

Well I completed my 3rd run 🏃‍♀️ of week 1 today and I actually found it hard. The first two runs were really good. I’m not sure why it felt hard so I’m...

Well I completed my 3rd run 🏃‍♀️ of week 1 today and I actually found it hard. ...

Gemstar1812

•5 years ago

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Week 3 and still here

Never thought I’d actually do it . Just finished week 3 and looking forward to week 4 .

Never thought I’d actually do it . Just finished week 3 and looking forward to w...

Strangethings

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sunday salutations

Can anyone tell me what Sunday salutations are? Have heard the expression a couple of times recently. Thanks! 😃

Can anyone tell me what Sunday salutations are? Have heard the expression a cou...

JulieMae

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

Week 5 Run 2

W4R3.... Who the hell am I?????

Anyone can do it!

Sub 30 min 5k

Week 3 run 1 success

Second attempt at completing C25K after injury

Only 5 more minutes!

Week 8 run 2

NEW SHOES!!!!!!!

The story so far...

C25k with a friend. How does it work?

Runners Watch - Recommendation

Week6 run 2

New Brooks shoes

3 more runs to go!

Finally enjoying it! W3R3

Lower leg tightness

Week 1

Week 7 run 3 can't believe How far I have come.

Tough but I did it...

Woohoo W9 Run2!

Best treadmill time yet

Week 4

W6R2 done ✅

God Help Me!

W9R3 Done! 74th - 53 days

First run in ages...

Week 1 Run 3....disappointed

Week 3 and still here

Sunday salutations

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