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Week 9 Run 3

At the second attempt due to an injury early this year, I am so happy to say that I have just one run to go and the badge is mine! So pleased and just hoping...

At the second attempt due to an injury early this year, I am so happy to say tha...

KTCarty

Graduate•5 years ago

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Post graduation run

1st post graduation run today, had three days off due to work & other commitments. When my 30 minute time was up it stilI felt good just keeping it nice n...

1st post graduation run today, had three days off due to work & other commitment...

Mark1909

Graduate•5 years ago

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I seem to struggle with the first run, does Anyone else find this ?

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Blossom66

Graduate•5 years ago

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Motivation after injury

Hi everyone i have been doing the couch to 5k and managed to get to week 6 run one then i pulled my back and have been putting off running as i was in too much...

Hi everyone i have been doing the couch to 5k and managed to get to week 6 run o...

Andi17

•5 years ago

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Smashed week 6 run 3

So I did it! After focusing on eating well and drinking enough, this run definitely seemed easier than the last one, but was still a bit of a struggle towards...

So I did it! After focusing on eating well and drinking enough, this run definit...

SquishyBean

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8 R2... That was tough...

Not sure if it was because i ran later at 10am rather than 6am and everywhere was a whole lot busier but this was big challenge today.. I got into my rhythm ok...

Not sure if it was because i ran later at 10am rather than 6am and everywhere wa...

Pdb48

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lyme Park?

Pianism, when are you planning the Lyme Park run? I've just looked on your spreadsheet...

Pianism, when are you planning the Lyme Park run? I've just looked on your sprea...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•5 years ago

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Treadmill Training

First post here and first week completed. Currently doing all sessions on a treadmill due to balance problems (feel safer with something to grab if necessary)....

First post here and first week completed. Currently doing all sessions on a trea...

FairwaterFanny

•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Smashed it 😀 run went well, fell start into my pace and just kept going, even tried going faster for last 60 seconds. Broad smile when Sarah said you are...

Smashed it 😀 run went well, fell start into my pace and just kept going, even t...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Breathing

Hi guys. I’m onto week 2 run 2. I’m struggling with my breathing towards the end of the 90 second run. Do you guys recommend doing week 2 a couple of times...

Hi guys. I’m onto week 2 run 2. I’m struggling with my breathing towards the e...

Lurcher2

•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 tick

Completed my first run of week 4 today, it was ok as i took it real slow. Im out running with a friend for run 2 and a little nervous as not ran with anyone...

Completed my first run of week 4 today, it was ok as i took it real slow. Im out...

Keg26pack

•5 years ago

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Sore lower back

So I've woken with a really sore lower back following my first run. I suffer from a sore back anyway since carrying my first child 2/3 years ago. I had a...

So I've woken with a really sore lower back following my first run. I suffer fr...

Lardybumneedstorun

•5 years ago

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Am I taking it too easy?

I've done W2R2 this morning. I'm following the instructions to do the running intervals as gentle jogs - which for me probably equates to the same speed as...

I've done W2R2 this morning. I'm following the instructions to do the running in...

CheeryLittlebottom

•5 years ago

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Nearly finished - can hardly believe it!

Just one more run to go and I will have completed the couch to 5k challenge. It's hard to believe that I can now run for 30 minutes without stopping. OK, I'm...

Just one more run to go and I will have completed the couch to 5k challenge. It'...

CycloPops

•5 years ago

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Day 1

Hi all. I have just completed day 1. In 2016 I was running 6 miles but life got in the way and I stopped doing something I loved that made me happy and feel...

Hi all. I have just completed day 1. In 2016 I was running 6 miles but life got ...

Lizzie45

•5 years ago

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Newbie

So I completed day 1 of week 2 yesterday, wow, quite a bit harder than week 1 but I did it! Never would have thought I could ever run. Feel a bit achy today,...

So I completed day 1 of week 2 yesterday, wow, quite a bit harder than week 1 bu...

MrsSH

•5 years ago

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Advice for getting back into it

Hi everyone My name is Jasmine and I'm in my late 20s. I've had a love/hate relationship with C25K since my early 20s and have always given up before W5D3 ("20...

Hi everyone My name is Jasmine and I'm in my late 20s. I've had a love/hate rela...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•5 years ago

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The Daily Digest - concerns.

I wonder how our Daily Digest is constructed? I notice a worrying trend in mine towards the Bridge to 10K forum (and Marathon Support) that I belong to, and...

I wonder how our Daily Digest is constructed? I notice a worrying trend in mine ...

theoldfellow

•5 years ago

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Early mornings - so beautiful!

I’ve never been an early riser, but to get the runs in and fit in life too, I’ve started getting up early. My goodness. This morning was so beautiful! Still...

I’ve never been an early riser, but to get the runs in and fit in life too, I’ve...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W5R3 😀👍

W5R3 complete hooray!!! Progress being made 😀👍

Jellybellymustgo

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3

Crickey I did it! Laura said I’m now officially a runner 🏃🏻‍♀️ who’d thought it!! Really proud of my self 👍

Crickey I did it! Laura said I’m now officially a runner 🏃🏻‍♀️ who’d thought i...

Sydney7

Graduate•5 years ago

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Fat to fit hopefully

26st....done run 1 today.... Need to lose 10st 😳 hope this is the way to do it

HHH213

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Advice

Hi all, so I started c25k and got to week 4 run 2, then summer hols and work patterns mocked everything up and I haven't ran for over 6 weeks. I'm starting up...

Hi all, so I started c25k and got to week 4 run 2, then summer hols and work pat...

Lins2019

•5 years ago

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W4R3 in the bag... On to W5 this morning!

Saturday saw me complete W4R3 and still amazed I can actually run for more than a minute. Let alone 16 whole minutes in 30 mins. Off to do W5R1 this morning....

Saturday saw me complete W4R3 and still amazed I can actually run for more than ...

BuffyLaL

Graduate•5 years ago

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GNR Update

Update as requested. Not posted here for a while but been working on distance as a prelude to GNR. Unfortunately tweaked Achilles and had to take July off. Fit...

Update as requested. Not posted here for a while but been working on distance as...

Scooter69

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just finished W3R2

Today’s run was hard and so was W3R1. I’m really dreading W4! I could barely get past the 3 minute runs how am I supposed to do 2 of them AND two 5 minute...

Today’s run was hard and so was W3R1. I’m really dreading W4! I could barely get...

ToucheTurtle

•5 years ago

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First post graduation run

Hi all, I had my 1st graduation run tonight. My actual run was 2.97 miles with 11’20 per mile. It was strange not having Jo Whiley helping me but refreshing...

Hi all, I had my 1st graduation run tonight. My actual run was 2.97 miles with ...

calcon

Graduate•5 years ago

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Quick question

Quick question, I’m still a few weeks away from graduation but have seen a few posts about how to get your graduate badge and the word ‘graduate’ next to your...

Quick question, I’m still a few weeks away from graduation but have seen a few p...

Kat_runs4490

Graduate•5 years ago

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My first run!

Just done my FIRST RUN! Not going to lie I found it a lot harder than I thought I would, but the main thing is I've done it. Sat here now afterwards I feel...

Just done my FIRST RUN! Not going to lie I found it a lot harder than I thought ...

NaomiiB

•5 years ago

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W1/D1 already hurt my knee!

So I turn 35 at the end of the year and I’m the unhealthiest I’ve ever been so time to press the reset button! Also been struggling with my mental health so...

So I turn 35 at the end of the year and I’m the unhealthiest I’ve ever been so t...

Unfit-nearly35

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2019

Week 9 Run 3

Post graduation run

I seem to struggle with the first run, does Anyone else find this ?

Motivation after injury

Smashed week 6 run 3

W8 R2... That was tough...

Lyme Park?

Treadmill Training

Week 6 run 3

Breathing

Week 4 run 1 tick

Sore lower back

Am I taking it too easy?

Nearly finished - can hardly believe it!

Day 1

Newbie

Advice for getting back into it

The Daily Digest - concerns.

Early mornings - so beautiful!

W5R3 😀👍

W6R3

Fat to fit hopefully

Advice

W4R3 in the bag... On to W5 this morning!

GNR Update

Just finished W3R2

First post graduation run

Quick question

My first run!

W1/D1 already hurt my knee!

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