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Great North Run!

I graduated in January after my second attempt at couch to 5k and yesterday I did the Great North Run! I’m so proud I did it! It wasn’t fast but I managed it...

I graduated in January after my second attempt at couch to 5k and yesterday I di...

LynzT

Graduate•5 years ago

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Struggling with music 🎧

What music do you lovely peeps listen to on Apple Music whilst jogging ?? 🏃‍♀️

Piggy44

Graduate•5 years ago

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So here goes...

So downloaded the app for the first time today, I have multiple health conditions so I am declared disabled but thought after being told for more years than I...

So downloaded the app for the first time today, I have multiple health condition...

Dirtydancer15

•5 years ago

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Just the beginning

The couch to 5k app has been downloaded on my phone for longer than I care to remember. Thinking I could never run due to being an asthmatic, I am keen to now...

The couch to 5k app has been downloaded on my phone for longer than I care to re...

acott1

•5 years ago

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I did it! First 5k done!

In 57:11 haha! I was passed by some ladies pushing strollers, an older lady in jeans, but I never stopped running. I had only run 2.5 miles after graduating...

In 57:11 haha! I was passed by some ladies pushing strollers, an older lady in j...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Just want to say......

So... just back from lovely North Devon holiday. These headphones have arrived. In April I couldn’t run a bath. I now appear to own headphones, a Garmin,...

So... just back from lovely North Devon holiday. These headphones have arrived. ...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation and first Parkrun

I started C25K at the end of June and I'm delighted to say that I graduated last Thursday. I had a couple of wobbles and doubts along the way and the advice...

I started C25K at the end of June and I'm delighted to say that I graduated last...

Runabz

Graduate•5 years ago

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3runs in Menorca

We ran 3 times on holiday and enjoyed each one, now as the sun has set on our last day we are looking forward to going home and progressing our time running

We ran 3 times on holiday and enjoyed each one, now as the sun has set on our la...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bruises

Week 2 run 1 and I have 2 red bruises on my calves. Not had any impact or contact with anything. Could they be from running?

Week 2 run 1 and I have 2 red bruises on my calves. Not had any impact or contac...

Dramaqueenbee

•5 years ago

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Trying the treadmill

Hello fellow runners. I have just joined the local gym as I intend to do some swimming on my rest days. I graduated at the end of June and have always...

Hello fellow runners. I have just joined the local gym as I intend to do some s...

CharliesMum11

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R2

Just done it and on Tuesday big run But when I look at the week 6 run 1 it looks to me that we are going back to easy runs why do that when we do 20 min on...

Just done it and on Tuesday big run But when I look at the week 6 run 1 it look...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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What week you on?

I'm just about to head out on W6R1. I remember back in February when I first started C25K there was a few of us all pretty much progressing together at the...

I'm just about to head out on W6R1. I remember back in February when I first sta...

Bike_and_Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Fat boy slim

49 and 30 pounds over weight. I used to run when younger but knee started to play up. Decided to give it another go.

49 and 30 pounds over weight. I used to run when younger but knee started to pla...

Keg26pack

•5 years ago

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Week 7

Week 7 - did the first run it was fine. Miss my intervals though. Quite like upping the pace and getting my heart moving. I understand the need to build...

Week 7 - did the first run it was fine. Miss my intervals though. Quite like upp...

Skippy96

•5 years ago

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Scared for week 6 run 3

I've just completed week 6 run 2, but I really struggled and now I'm feeling apprehensive for the 25 min run that's coming next. I think it could partly be...

I've just completed week 6 run 2, but I really struggled and now I'm feeling app...

SquishyBean

Graduate•5 years ago

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Need to get fit

Hi iam 49 and I drink to much and I used to be a bodybuilder over the past year and a half i have let go so now i really need to sort my life out

Hi iam 49 and I drink to much and I used to be a bodybuilder over the past year ...

Bolamj70

•5 years ago

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Great North Run

Today, my daughter and I ran a half marathon for a charity very close to our hearts. In 2016, my daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia. She started couch to...

Today, my daughter and I ran a half marathon for a charity very close to our hea...

kirble

Graduate•5 years ago

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2 Post Graduation Runs and a Wedding

Well I'm happy to say that the motivation to keep on running after graduating is still there 😊 I did a little a 20 minute run with wind and rain ☔ no idea...

Well I'm happy to say that the motivation to keep on running after graduating is...

AliHC

Graduate•5 years ago

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First official 10K

Last Wednesday I completed my very first official 10K race ! It was round the iconic Silverstone race track. I only entered on the night of the race along with...

Last Wednesday I completed my very first official 10K race ! It was round the ic...

dory950

Graduate•5 years ago

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First post-graduation run. :-)

I really should have run yesterday, but my feet were KILLING me after an unexpected amount of fast walking in work shoes on Friday. I'm still a bit creaky...

I really should have run yesterday, but my feet were KILLING me after an unexpec...

Perygl

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

First event done!

Somehow managed the 5k at the New Forest Marathon today, after starting c25k in May. I ran slow (s l o w) but steady & managed the whole thing without...

Somehow managed the 5k at the New Forest Marathon today, after starting c25k in ...

Runnf

Graduate•5 years ago

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All change...

Last week was a pretty big week. I finally graduated on Tuesday and then relocated, with my little family, to California on Thursday! I’m determined to keep up...

Last week was a pretty big week. I finally graduated on Tuesday and then relocat...

Nicky_F

Graduate•5 years ago

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Managing to drag myself out now - has taken me 6 hours to get myself out of the house to run

So I have done 4 loads of washing, made breakfast, lunch and dinner, tidied up and bagged some garden rubbish, taken it to the tip, cleaned up in the living...

So I have done 4 loads of washing, made breakfast, lunch and dinner, tidied up a...

GreenLizard

Graduate•5 years ago

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Reasons to start

I am watching the Great North Run on TV and I’m inspired, watching and listening to the amazing people taking part. I’m 50 next year and for once in my life,...

I am watching the Great North Run on TV and I’m inspired, watching and listening...

Eils70

•5 years ago

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Park Run #1

Did my first Parkrun yesterday since I graduated (but no badge yet 🥺) and it was a real eye opener. Finished it without stopping to walk in 39:22. Three and a...

Did my first Parkrun yesterday since I graduated (but no badge yet 🥺) and it wa...

gavinmitch

Graduate•5 years ago

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Family couch to 5K

Just downloaded the couch to 5k app for myself and 2 children to do together. I must say my kids loved it and can’t wait to go out again on Tuesday...

Just downloaded the couch to 5k app for myself and 2 children to do together. I ...

Clareplus2

•5 years ago

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Newbie

Just done second run of week one. Taking it slow. Pleased so far ....

Cath075

Graduate•5 years ago

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Diazapam taper slip

I've saw alot on this site about ppl being on diazapam for pain relief n stuff...I use to run everyday but came down with a muscle waisting illness in ma legs...

I've saw alot on this site about ppl being on diazapam for pain relief n stuff.....

keltic

•5 years ago

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A beginner

Just downloaded the couch to 5k after watching the great North run. I have barely done any exercise for years, time to get motivated and this seemed like the...

Just downloaded the couch to 5k after watching the great North run. I have barel...

Kath_123

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Need motivation!!!

I completed week 9 in May this year but haven’t ran since !!! Wondering wether to start from wk 1 or do small runs till I can catch up with 30 mins any...

I completed week 9 in May this year but haven’t ran since !!! Wondering wether t...

Mamakaz1956

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2019

Great North Run!

Struggling with music 🎧

So here goes...

Just the beginning

I did it! First 5k done!

Just want to say......

Graduation and first Parkrun

3runs in Menorca

Bruises

Trying the treadmill

W5R2

What week you on?

Fat boy slim

Week 7

Scared for week 6 run 3

Need to get fit

Great North Run

2 Post Graduation Runs and a Wedding

First official 10K

First post-graduation run. :-)

First event done!

All change...

Managing to drag myself out now - has taken me 6 hours to get myself out of the house to run

Reasons to start

Park Run #1

Family couch to 5K

Newbie

Diazapam taper slip

A beginner

Need motivation!!!

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