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W8 R3 - done

So excited to have hit this far! Can’t believe have 3 runs left to actually complete C25K. I am not good at finishing things but I am going to finish this. 😁

So excited to have hit this far! Can’t believe have 3 runs left to actually com...

GreenLizard

Graduate•5 years ago

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Leg pain

Have been running regularly 5k for months now. Run this morning had a very bad pain running along the outside of leg from my ankle up to my knee. Not sure why?...

Have been running regularly 5k for months now. Run this morning had a very bad p...

Lmyth

Graduate•5 years ago

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My Journey

Why don’t you do couch 2 5k If you want to get fit. That was 29th Dec. On 31st I put on some loose jeans , leisure trainers and a thin walking jumper...

Why don’t you do couch 2 5k If you want to get fit. That was 29th Dec. On 31st I...

DaneUser

Graduate•5 years ago

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Stepping stones

I tried the first C25k+ today. I couldn’t coordinate my feet to the speeds so I ran my own “race” speeding up for the final 30 seconds. 🤔 I had two good yoga...

I tried the first C25k+ today. I couldn’t coordinate my feet to the speeds so I ...

runningyogini

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just signed up to do a 10K run!

Nothing like having a goal to aim for! I haven’t even graduated from C25K and I’ve just signed up for a 10K run in June! Thinking I’ve got a fair amount of...

Nothing like having a goal to aim for! I haven’t even graduated from C25K and I’...

mrsfaize

Graduate•5 years ago

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Well, that's Week 6 finished 😊

This evening I did my first 25 minute run, which brings me to the end of week 6! I keep saying it but I still can't really believe that I can actually now run...

This evening I did my first 25 minute run, which brings me to the end of week 6!...

Ember22

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week6r3

I’ve a stinking cold, but want to attempt wk6run3 tomorrow. As I’ve rigidly stuck to the plan to date. Hubby says to wait until the weekend to see if I’m...

I’ve a stinking cold, but want to attempt wk6run3 tomorrow. As I’ve rigidly stu...

Makemyboisproud

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduate high

Just want to say thanks to everyone for the support and encouragement. I'm proud to say I did it. All the posts on her have really helped and encouraged me to...

Just want to say thanks to everyone for the support and encouragement. I'm proud...

Puffin1972

Graduate•5 years ago

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Advise plz

Hi guys I completed my C25k & have ran 3 times since 30 mins each time but haven’t ran since the 15th 😩 due to shift pattern n feeling unwell on Monday n am...

Hi guys I completed my C25k & have ran 3 times since 30 mins each time but haven...

Blossom66

Graduate•5 years ago

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How slow is slow

We keep hearing on here slow down. Just to let you think about how fast you are actually going I've a comparison for you. I was helping to lead a walking...

We keep hearing on here slow down. Just to let you think about how fast you are...

Grannyhugs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 - 30 mins complete

So happy to have run for 30 minutes today. I woke up with a banging headache, and thought “I’ll just pop out for a run and clear my head.” It was only...

So happy to have run for 30 minutes today. I woke up with a banging headache, an...

PurpleFish59

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week five done 😀🏃‍♀️😀🏃‍♀️

Well my head moaned all the time but my legs held up I got negative splits and I only went and did it 😀😀😀😀

Well my head moaned all the time but my legs held up I got negative splits and I...

DottyF

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week5 run2

Felt great starting the run, first 8 minutes no issues but on the 2nd 8 minutes got an ache in right hip. So decided to slow it right down. Not sure what the...

Felt great starting the run, first 8 minutes no issues but on the 2nd 8 minutes ...

persiangulf

•5 years ago

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W5R2..Holy cow!

This program is seriously working. I ran both 8's and literally patted myself on the back after each 8. Its going to be hard lugging the gatorade to throw on...

This program is seriously working. I ran both 8's and literally patted myself on...

justtrishis

•5 years ago

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Starting Again!!

Well, having got to week 4 and then work/home commitments got in the way I’ve decided to start C25K all over again and so far so good (though it’s only week...

Well, having got to week 4 and then work/home commitments got in the way I’ve de...

Renee109

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Glad I’ve found you all!

Having started the Couch to 5k 9 weeks ago, I’m really pleased to find this app! I’m now back on week 7, having been diagnosed with Asthma 2 weeks ago (I...

Having started the Couch to 5k 9 weeks ago, I’m really pleased to find this app!...

Sunflower-Days

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Community Guidelines

Hi, Couch to 5K people! Please see below our Guidelines for all users of this Community, we hope you will find them friendly and informative! This post is...

Hi, Couch to 5K people! Please see below our Guidelines for all users of this Co...

roseabi

•5 years ago

W3R2 done!

Hi everybody, I woke this morning thinking about the run today, opened the curtains and the sun was shining, beautiful. I then had a few minor stresses that...

Hi everybody, I woke this morning thinking about the run today, opened the curta...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R1 post head cold

I had to have an extra day’s break when I came down with massive head cold just after finishing W4R3. For some reason I had psyched myself up to 5+8+5 run...

I had to have an extra day’s break when I came down with massive head cold just ...

Sook2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Mapmyrun gone rogue!

This morning I felt like going out and trying a gentle 20 minutes after building back up with walk/runs recently. So I thought I would set mapmyrun so I could...

This morning I felt like going out and trying a gentle 20 minutes after building...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

28 Replies

Charity run /week 9r1

Great charity fun run Sunday with family completed my week 8 was so nice as we got to do it together 👍👏💞and just this morning completed first run of week...

Great charity fun run Sunday with family completed my week 8 was so nice as we ...

Monnie41

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Day 2 of my C25k

Today was difficult to get started as I was achy from doing too much yesterday (recovering from knee op) but that didn’t stop me.Off I went and took it slowly...

Today was difficult to get started as I was achy from doing too much yesterday (...

Lyndsue

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Tried to run with a hip replacement......stupid I now know!

Hi everyone, I’m 52 and had a hip replacement 4 years ago. Was really up for this challenge and felt brilliant immediately after run 1. Stupidly, I didn’t do...

Hi everyone, I’m 52 and had a hip replacement 4 years ago. Was really up for th...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

Well it was a misty chilly morning as I set off for my warm up walk and then run, I feel I am getting stronger but not any quicker I think I am Mrs consistent...

Well it was a misty chilly morning as I set off for my warm up walk and then run...

Over62

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Not sure whether or not to drop back after a setback

My C25k journey has been long and turbulent (and also enjoyable when it's been going well). I actually started in September 2018 and was doing well. I got to...

My C25k journey has been long and turbulent (and also enjoyable when it's been g...

racheles78

•5 years ago

9 Replies

W4 R2 Done!

Oh my goodness! I succeeded in that last 5 minute run so I feel top of todays mountain! Running in the fog made my chest feel like I'd swallowed expanding foam...

Oh my goodness! I succeeded in that last 5 minute run so I feel top of todays mo...

Flinflan

•5 years ago

12 Replies

An early week 3 , run 2

Tomorrow is the Halloween party at my gym/spa. So thinking I will not excercise much tomorrow. So I did the week 3 , run 2 today. I know I should of...

Tomorrow is the Halloween party at my gym/spa. So thinking I will not excerci...

peskymousie1

•5 years ago

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1st run complete! Yay

Well, I have just finished my very first run and I really enjoyed it, didn’t see one person just lots of wildlife. Beautiful morning with the sun shining....

Well, I have just finished my very first run and I really enjoyed it, didn’t see...

Tanzy1

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Bit nippy this morning!

Beautiful and chilly today but W1R3 done and my grumpy knee is still behaving 👏😊

Beautiful and chilly today but W1R3 done and my grumpy knee is still behaving 👏...

Sydney7

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

Just started out with this app

I’m 55, haven’t run for over 20 years and have developed arthritis in my knees and ankles in that time. I looked up online if I should start running again...

I’m 55, haven’t run for over 20 years and have developed arthritis in my knees a...

Bluesummer

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

W8 R3 - done

Leg pain

My Journey

Stepping stones

Just signed up to do a 10K run!

Well, that's Week 6 finished 😊

Week6r3

Graduate high

Advise plz

How slow is slow

Week 9 Run 1 - 30 mins complete

Week five done 😀🏃‍♀️😀🏃‍♀️

Week5 run2

W5R2..Holy cow!

Starting Again!!

Glad I’ve found you all!

Community Guidelines

W3R2 done!

W5R1 post head cold

Mapmyrun gone rogue!

Charity run /week 9r1

Day 2 of my C25k

Tried to run with a hip replacement......stupid I now know!

Week 8 run 2

Not sure whether or not to drop back after a setback

W4 R2 Done!

An early week 3 , run 2

1st run complete! Yay

Bit nippy this morning!

Just started out with this app

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