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Successful run considering

Really happy, exhausted, achy, smelly, bright red, but happy. Decided to opt to stick with week 2 after a week off, and yeah I thought I’d be lucky to manage 3...

Really happy, exhausted, achy, smelly, bright red, but happy. Decided to opt to ...

Bluecat9

•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 3

Hurrah week 1 done 😁 now am a bit scared about week 2 as haven’t been finding running that easy and tops of my legs really ache. 🤞 I can get positive for...

Hurrah week 1 done 😁 now am a bit scared about week 2 as haven’t been finding r...

Katvm

•4 years ago

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Strengthen exercises

I hear a lot about strength training being good for running but I’m a little clueless as to where to begin. Does anyone know if kettle bells will be worth...

I hear a lot about strength training being good for running but I’m a little clu...

Maz1234

Graduate•4 years ago

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🤞🏻for managing a run today

Been over a week now since I got out there. Not only did my fibro conspire against me, but so did life in general. My dad took ill this week while he was out...

Been over a week now since I got out there. Not only did my fibro conspire again...

Bluecat9

•4 years ago

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Running for my mental health

Hello lovely running fiends 👹 Firstly, I am loving seeing so many people on this fantastic C25K programme! I completed it 2.5 years ago at the age of 46,...

Hello lovely running fiends 👹 Firstly, I am loving seeing so many people on th...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 done and new shoes

Hi everyone, Well I completed week 4 run 3 this morning so I’m halfway through the programme. As a reward for getting this far, yesterday I took a day off...

Hi everyone, Well I completed week 4 run 3 this morning so I’m halfway through ...

agirlinwinter

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running around the family

Hi all 👋 I just wondered how others ran around family life. I have 3 young children and work full time. It would be interesting to know where others fit it...

Hi all 👋 I just wondered how others ran around family life. I have 3 young chi...

RunFatBoySlim

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Novice runner!

Hi everyone. Just joined the couch to 5k app. I'm a complete novice. But determined to do this challenge. Get myself out there & enjoy!! Aim is to eventually...

Hi everyone. Just joined the couch to 5k app. I'm a complete novice. But determi...

LoveToTravel2020

•4 years ago

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W9R2 so close 🤞🏃‍♀️🥂

Well what can I say... birthday week, so I didn’t get to finish this week 😫. On good note though I’m only one run away and I’m doing great... 🏃‍♀️ I do feel...

Well what can I say... birthday week, so I didn’t get to finish this week 😫. On...

Kg68

Graduate•4 years ago

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Aching knees 😣

I've done 2 runs of w2 and my knees are really bad. Should I be taking a longer rest between runs ? I'm going to try again today after 5 days rest. I'm 59 !

I've done 2 runs of w2 and my knees are really bad. Should I be taking a longer ...

Sydneygreyhound

•4 years ago

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Achy joints

Ouch today guys n girls.. I guess expected with increased running. Start week 5 on monday...

Ouch today guys n girls.. I guess expected with increased running. Start week 5 ...

UBFittie

•4 years ago

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2nd run down

I ran my second week one last night. Was tougher than the first, after a long day at work, but the euphoria of achieving success was amazing. Tomorrow I run...

I ran my second week one last night. Was tougher than the first, after a long da...

Jonaswolfe1

•4 years ago

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W4R1#2

Had to drag myself out for this. No joints wanted to move. Warming up like the Woodentop’s dog. Not that anyone remembers that now. Thought it would be an epic...

Had to drag myself out for this. No joints wanted to move. Warming up like the W...

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

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Week 4.1 - scaled Everest

The run was ok, but I was a bit proud to see that my distance run had gone from around 2.5 miles to over 4.5 - especially as I had just extended my usual...

The run was ok, but I was a bit proud to see that my distance run had gone from ...

GrandpaSteve

•4 years ago

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Week 3 done

Looking forward to Sunday to start week 4!!

melissaclarke

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R1 last night, but I'm going to have to rethink my schedule...

Ran last night and only ended up getting out the door at quarter to 10 and the whole way I just felt like my dinner was sitting way too heavily. 😕 I'd planned...

Ran last night and only ended up getting out the door at quarter to 10 and the w...

MrWomble

Graduate•4 years ago

28 Replies

3 week break

Hi everyone, advice please. After putting this programme off for a while I finally dusted my trainers off and got out there, very happy to complete week 3 with...

Hi everyone, advice please. After putting this programme off for a while I final...

Barbydos

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R3 completed this morning

W3R3 completed this morning. First time I've ever ran the programme during the day time but only got 1 look from a passer-by (wee old lady walking her dog)....

W3R3 completed this morning. First time I've ever ran the programme during the d...

Ch0911

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4, run 2 done!

https://strava.app.link/itjnol9cw3 New to this community but doing my best, I’m now halfway through couch to 5k and I am excited about it! Feeling ready for...

https://strava.app.link/itjnol9cw3 New to this community but doing my best, I’m...

Thodo

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Running has given me hope

I lost my mother to cancer a few months ago and before that absolutely hated running. I found the couch to 5k app and gave it a go, I’ve finished week 2 and...

I lost my mother to cancer a few months ago and before that absolutely hated run...

Runner1983

•4 years ago

36 Replies

Week 3 done ❤

Just finished week 3 run 3 and am super proud. Trepidation sinking in a little for week 4 as the 5 mins sounds scary and don't feel as ready as I should be....

Just finished week 3 run 3 and am super proud. Trepidation sinking in a little f...

Secretfriend79

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Week 3 done

I am buzzing! Looking forward to week 4

tarzan23

Graduate•4 years ago

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Felling disappointed!!

So I havnt ran since last Saturday when I finished week 2... I've had so much going on this week.. (I'm taking two part time college courses, have 3 kids, a...

So I havnt ran since last Saturday when I finished week 2... I've had so much go...

Beginnermum

•4 years ago

35 Replies

No Parkrun for Pap17 this week

Well got out to night with my agility trainer for our regular Friday night run. More miles on the legs for both of us and for my trainer running longer,...

Well got out to night with my agility trainer for our regular Friday night run. ...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

13 Replies

One more to go!

W9R2 done this morning, can’t quite believe I’m nearly there🙂

Pebblesrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 done :))

I’m just back from the 3rd one of week one and feel very pleased with myself!!!! I can actually jog :)

I’m just back from the 3rd one of week one and feel very pleased with myself!!!!...

Daroo

Graduate•4 years ago

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First Run

Just completed my first, struggled a little after the 3rd round but kept going and did it 😀

Just completed my first, struggled a little after the 3rd round but kept going a...

Footsy

•4 years ago

9 Replies

W2R3: Rhythm of the night

Courtesy of Corona, Ibiza Dance Anthems Another beautiful sunset couch to 5k in the bag ready to start week 3 ... 😃😃😃

Courtesy of Corona, Ibiza Dance Anthems Another beautiful sunset couch to 5k in...

Iseesaidjane

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Feeling fantastic but should I run for the hills?

So I’ve just finished week 4 run 1 and am so happy. I really thought I couldn’t get past the 3minute run which seemed like such a struggle last week but it...

So I’ve just finished week 4 run 1 and am so happy. I really thought I couldn’t ...

TiredHappyBeginner

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

New running trainers

So comfortable.. no reflectors though! Bargain £19.99!

UBFittie

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Successful run considering

Week 1 run 3

Strengthen exercises

🤞🏻for managing a run today

Running for my mental health

Week 4 done and new shoes

Running around the family

Novice runner!

W9R2 so close 🤞🏃‍♀️🥂

Aching knees 😣

Achy joints

2nd run down

W4R1#2

Week 4.1 - scaled Everest

Week 3 done

W2R1 last night, but I'm going to have to rethink my schedule...

3 week break

W3R3 completed this morning

Week 4, run 2 done!

Running has given me hope

Week 3 done ❤

Week 3 done

Felling disappointed!!

No Parkrun for Pap17 this week

One more to go!

Week 1 done :))

First Run

W2R3: Rhythm of the night

Feeling fantastic but should I run for the hills?

New running trainers

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