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Finished couch to 5k

Just finished my couch to 5k. I have to admit that I really enjoyed it. It’s not pushy but that does depend on you as a individual. I set my self on one goal...

Just finished my couch to 5k. I have to admit that I really enjoyed it. It’s no...

SJS69

•5 years ago

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W7R3 well that was bit of struggle.

Well finished w7R3 not my best but slightly slower. Ran with friend today, she enjoyed the run being as she’s not ran since beginning of November. Think I’m...

Well finished w7R3 not my best but slightly slower. Ran with friend today, she e...

Kg68

Graduate•5 years ago

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Toe break

Have to put c25k on hold for now, just finished week 1, broke my toe walking in the dark 😂😂😂😩😩😩. As soon as I can il get back into it, I was really...

Have to put c25k on hold for now, just finished week 1, broke my toe walking in ...

Kane70

•5 years ago

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Starting out

Just about to start today!

Simmojane

•5 years ago

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W6R1

Tough going today , maybe because I had 3 days between runs . Jo did her best but I was definitely not as much in the groove as she insinuated I should be 😩...

Tough going today , maybe because I had 3 days between runs . Jo did her best bu...

SteveWebbo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 Done :-)

I'm starting to love this running thing now. I'm settling into a steady pace, not letting any downhill (more of a slope) get the better of me an holding back...

I'm starting to love this running thing now. I'm settling into a steady pace, no...

Brian-P6

Graduate•5 years ago

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Why we do this running malarky

Neilrunrun and SpanishShuffle have just posted about what got them into C25K and what keeps them going and I thought I’d add my thoughts as well. I have...

Neilrunrun and SpanishShuffle have just posted about what got them into C25K and...

Oldgirlruns

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation runs

After 2 weeks of no running due to various reasons, I’ve finally completed my 9th consolidation run today 😃 Not my best run; only 4.5k in 30 minutes, but...

After 2 weeks of no running due to various reasons, I’ve finally completed my 9t...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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C25k journey

I finished C25k in the summer I started in January 2019 and I couldnt run for a minute without stopping.My father died in the summer just after I completed...

I finished C25k in the summer I started in January 2019 and I couldnt run for a ...

Neilrunrun

•5 years ago

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The things you find when you’re out running!

My first run of week 8 was considerably brightened up when I came upon this wild Christmas tree in the wood! I’ve been pavement bound in the darkness for so...

My first run of week 8 was considerably brightened up when I came upon this wild...

2flatfeet

Graduate•5 years ago

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My C25k journey

I finished C25k in the summer I started in January 2019 and I couldnt run for a minute without stopping.My father died in the summer just after I completed...

I finished C25k in the summer I started in January 2019 and I couldnt run for a ...

Neilrunrun

•5 years ago

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Running on grass

Roads were very very icy today so rather than miss a run I decided to go to the local park and run round the grass. I hated it. It was a circuit so boring,...

Roads were very very icy today so rather than miss a run I decided to go to the ...

Womangolfer

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Workout 1.....I did it!

OMG! After all my trepidation I took myself out earlier & managed to complete the first workout of week 5! I decided to increase my warm up walk to 7...

OMG! After all my trepidation I took myself out earlier & managed to complete th...

Voodoorunner

•5 years ago

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Still jogging on

It's been over a year since I graduated now - I can hardly believe it! I'm still doing Parkrun as often as I can (20 in the past year - not often enough!). But...

It's been over a year since I graduated now - I can hardly believe it! I'm still...

Oldjigger

•5 years ago

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Frosty morning Run

Should of worn ice skates instead of running shoes this morning. Worst run ever today but at least I didn't fall flat on my face.. Is there anything you can...

Should of worn ice skates instead of running shoes this morning. Worst run ever ...

Suzi73

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25K encouragement and tips from a graduate

Just wanted to offer some encouragement to people starting out and let you know how it went for me and what happened after I completed the programme. I am a 46...

Just wanted to offer some encouragement to people starting out and let you know ...

jcc73

•5 years ago

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First 41 minute 5k!!

First 41 minute 5k today outside in very refreshing weather lol! I am pleased because it's the best time I have completed 5km. I can feel improvements in my...

First 41 minute 5k today outside in very refreshing weather lol! I am pleased b...

Janechic

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Bring on week 6!

So I work away from home Monday to Friday, my Tuesday and Thursday morning runs are just on pavement around the block and I have been doing my weekend run on a...

So I work away from home Monday to Friday, my Tuesday and Thursday morning runs ...

Rigpig

Graduate•5 years ago

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Farewell week 8

W8, R3 seems to be the topic of the day, and it was a tough one for me, too. For 27 minutes I knew that the title of this post would be something like 'I hate...

W8, R3 seems to be the topic of the day, and it was a tough one for me, too. For...

RunawayBetty

Graduate•5 years ago

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I'm BACK!

After over TWO weeks NOT running - I'm back! And I did a decent 3km run compared with recent ones the weeks before my 'cold'. The first five mins were...

After over TWO weeks NOT running - I'm back! And I did a decent 3km run compare...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 Parkrun complete

Hi all After a tough start to week 8 I took on my first parkrun this morning and cannot believe that I actually completed it without walking any of it. Yes it...

Hi all After a tough start to week 8 I took on my first parkrun this morning and...

LC07

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Saw this and so true

Whilst I don’t run for all these reasons I do run run under the something topic. I run to hear my music.

Whilst I don’t run for all these reasons I do run run under the something topic....

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Trying to keep it simple.

It may sound basic and simple but I have not experienced that. Almost two years trotting along with C25k and Healthunlocked forum programme now. It has taken...

It may sound basic and simple but I have not experienced that. Almost two years ...

Tbae

•5 years ago

31 Replies

Plan to return

Well, those of you who know me might know I've been having a tough time personally and also have been suffering from persistent foot niggles that have stopped...

Well, those of you who know me might know I've been having a tough time personal...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk8 R3 - Glad its over

Wow that was a tough one. I set off way, way too fast, although I didnt realise it at the time. The result was that even though the first 1k was fast, I paid...

Wow that was a tough one. I set off way, way too fast, although I didnt realise ...

RunningMigster

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R3 under the belt. Will I graduate before Xmas?

My poor husband gave up after a minute because of a heavy cold so I ran on my own for the first time since W1. No music just me and my thoughts and mental...

My poor husband gave up after a minute because of a heavy cold so I ran on my ow...

BlackCat21

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Well what can I say?

Last run on Tuesday and i was all geared up to run 6k today... weather almost perfect, blue sky but windy, off we went Well what can I say? after a week of...

Last run on Tuesday and i was all geared up to run 6k today... weather almost pe...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

25 Replies

Shin splits ?

I completed couch to 5K, it was amazing. Now I can’t run. I have a lump in my leg near shin and it stops me running more than a few minuets. Doctor says not...

I completed couch to 5K, it was amazing. Now I can’t run. I have a lump in my le...

PierreJalon

•5 years ago

6 Replies

The Flu

Morning all, since completing week 6 last Saturday I have been laid up with the flu. I’m just starting to feel better now, can you advise when to get back out...

Morning all, since completing week 6 last Saturday I have been laid up with the ...

MJP458

•5 years ago

5 Replies

W5R3 DOOONNEEE!!!

Yep have been putting it off since Wed but got up & did it ( in gym) Its all in the mind with me...recovered within 2mins & feel great!

Yep have been putting it off since Wed but got up & did it ( in gym) Its all in ...

Happymel

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2019

Finished couch to 5k

W7R3 well that was bit of struggle.

Toe break

Starting out

W6R1

Week 5 Run 1 Done :-)

Why we do this running malarky

Consolidation runs

C25k journey

The things you find when you’re out running!

My C25k journey

Running on grass

Week 5 Workout 1.....I did it!

Still jogging on

Frosty morning Run

C25K encouragement and tips from a graduate

First 41 minute 5k!!

Bring on week 6!

Farewell week 8

I'm BACK!

Week 9 run 1 Parkrun complete

Saw this and so true

Trying to keep it simple.

Plan to return

Wk8 R3 - Glad its over

W8R3 under the belt. Will I graduate before Xmas?

Well what can I say?

Shin splits ?

The Flu

W5R3 DOOONNEEE!!!

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