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I've finally started

I downloaded the app on Boxing day and kept telling myself I need to do my first session. I actually did it when I got home from work and feel really positive....

I downloaded the app on Boxing day and kept telling myself I need to do my first...

Aximiser

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1 Complete

Just finished my first run of week 2 and feel absolutely amazing! I thought I was really going to struggle but it definitely felt easier. I can already feel...

Just finished my first run of week 2 and feel absolutely amazing! I thought I wa...

tallulahgibson

•4 years ago

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Hasta la pasta

Ethel said I didn’t have time for today’s Strength and Flex podcast because I had to cook the tea. So I’ve just done my second go at week 2 while making a...

Ethel said I didn’t have time for today’s Strength and Flex podcast because I ha...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run done

I have just completed my first run today I did find it difficult but enjoyable and am determined to get to the 5k. 🤞

I have just completed my first run today I did find it difficult but enjoyable a...

Benno1

•4 years ago

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Lol

Week 1 run 2 so I decided to take the dog who thinks it's funny to see her owner run lol.i survived and she shattered plus was company ..felt better today...

Week 1 run 2 so I decided to take the dog who thinks it's funny to see her owner...

Sammie1968

•4 years ago

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I Did It!! 🎉🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🎉🎉

Wow, can’t believe I’ve done it! After a seven week stint on the IC at the end of September I picked myself up and cracked on, and today managed 5K!! This...

Wow, can’t believe I’ve done it! After a seven week stint on the IC at the end o...

Potato1210

Graduate•4 years ago

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I have no GO!

Hello everyone New to couch to 5k I'm terrible when it comes to losing weight .. I have every intention but just no go. I have three weddings in 2021 and want...

Hello everyone New to couch to 5k I'm terrible when it comes to losing weight ....

Nmg100

•4 years ago

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Week 1 done!

So I finished week 1 yesterday and I'm looking forward to the start of week 2 tomorrow :) does anyone else feel a bit board on their days off lol? I'm really...

So I finished week 1 yesterday and I'm looking forward to the start of week 2 to...

HobbitRob

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2 R2

Ok went out with all intention of a brisk walk .. but my legs were better than my brain. Woof loved it. Majority was fast brisk.. no run or jog but I managed...

Ok went out with all intention of a brisk walk .. but my legs were better than m...

UBFittie

•4 years ago

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W9R3 🏃🏻‍♂️😎🎆🍸🥂🎶

I’ve followed the plan to the letter , but today I broke a rule , I just had to reach 5k on principle 😎 This plan got 2 very unfit mid 50s heavy smokers over...

I’ve followed the plan to the letter , but today I broke a rule , I just had to ...

SteveWebbo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9

Chuffed to bits, from a hobby cyclist who had no interest in running but could happily ride 20 miles I have now completed 3 parkruns and only got wk9 run 3...

Chuffed to bits, from a hobby cyclist who had no interest in running but could h...

Pepperdad

Graduate•4 years ago

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2 x Old Newbie’s

Hi Pleasantly surprised that my wife decided to join me , got her some new trainers after gait analysis and last night we completed week 1 👍 , both looking...

Hi Pleasantly surprised that my wife decided to join me , got her some new train...

Bikeroldboy

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R2

Urgh. Rubbish grey soggy weather. Still, another run in the bag, and hot soup doing a fab job at warming me up.

Urgh. Rubbish grey soggy weather. Still, another run in the bag, and hot soup do...

BestLife19

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5k beginner today, very nervous, am I to fat to run? 😬

Hi everyone, not sure how this community works but I’m starting the couch to 5k today and I’m just looking for supports and others experience of it...

Hi everyone, not sure how this community works but I’m starting the couch to 5k ...

Yoyodieter_therapist

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

It almost felt like a chore this morning to get everything arranged and get out of the house for half 10 but kept going anyway (of course). Maybe it was the...

It almost felt like a chore this morning to get everything arranged and get out ...

Brian-P6

Graduate•4 years ago

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Got me Garmin woo hoo

Well that was a mission in itself and i was beginning to think the universe didn’t want me to buy a garmin Anyway after driving a bit and getting lost a bit...

Well that was a mission in itself and i was beginning to think the universe didn...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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c25k/3🍀 w1 complete - and I buried gremlin 😈 no1

Hooray! I've beaten the gremlin!! I reached the end of week 1 this morning, which is one run further than my failed restart a few months ago. Now to beat the...

Hooray! I've beaten the gremlin!! I reached the end of week 1 this morning, whic...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Should I attempt?

W2 R2 today.. but I feel tired.. is it wise to still try.. might feel better after. 😟 Any suggestions?

W2 R2 today.. but I feel tired.. is it wise to still try.. might feel better aft...

UBFittie

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 30 minutes!

Much better run this morning although it’s a working day here and there were a lot more people around than when I did it on Sunday Morning. I managed it with...

Much better run this morning although it’s a working day here and there were a l...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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Can’t quite get there!

I thought I was doing ok with the C25K up to week 7, doing the running in the gym, but week 8 outside is just too much! The problem may be that I go too quick,...

I thought I was doing ok with the C25K up to week 7, doing the running in the gy...

RADC

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 completed.

Amazed myself today at running for 8 mins in one go. It's been a long journey to this point with several stops in n the journey stopping running for a month or...

Amazed myself today at running for 8 mins in one go. It's been a long journey to...

Mrsflax81

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

Normality returns, the school's back from its hibernation and the house is quiet ( how noisy are teen-agers 🙉. Porridge and tea and a very threatening dark...

Normality returns, the school's back from its hibernation and the house is quiet...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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6th consolidation run

6th consolidation run since graduating on the 21st of December and fourth 5k. Have been really thinking about pace until now as I’m really quite slow 9-9.35...

6th consolidation run since graduating on the 21st of December and fourth 5k. ...

Sham19

•4 years ago

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W2 R1

New week started, got round quicker. Calf held up although still tight. Got stuff done #NEVERDONE

New week started, got round quicker. Calf held up although still tight. Got stu...

Neverdone

•4 years ago

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W8R3 running the gauntlet.

After lots of foot stretches yesterday courtesy of uTube , this morning foot felt improved so decided this was it. Changed my route to give me a change of...

After lots of foot stretches yesterday courtesy of uTube , this morning foot fel...

Nymahchai

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

Hello!

Just discovered you all! Timing is perfect since I weigh in at 15st 11, am menopausal and feel dreadful. Something has got to give!

Just discovered you all! Timing is perfect since I weigh in at 15st 11, am menop...

DiverDown

•4 years ago

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My Week 4 journey - ended up with bad knee

Getting frustrated while I am enjoying to see myself so motivated to keep on track with the program and started to love running. Now I have to put it on halt...

Getting frustrated while I am enjoying to see myself so motivated to keep on tra...

AndyLW

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 done 😀

Early run this morning not usually a morning person but it’s done and out the way early! Wasn’t too bad either 🤪

Early run this morning not usually a morning person but it’s done and out the wa...

D48P

Graduate•4 years ago

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Got to the end of week 1

Changed my route this time. Had a very slightly uphill bit but did it. Also pushed a bit harder on the last rep. Looking forward to week 2 on Wednesday. Going...

Changed my route this time. Had a very slightly uphill bit but did it. Also push...

Barbiegrlll

•4 years ago

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Just keep running, just keep running 🐠

Survived my second run back last night after a December break - followed week 6 run 2. So 2x 10 min runs. Didnt put too much thought into it, just kept running...

Survived my second run back last night after a December break - followed week 6 ...

Parky88

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

I've finally started

Week 2 Run 1 Complete

Hasta la pasta

First run done

Lol

I Did It!! 🎉🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🎉🎉

I have no GO!

Week 1 done!

W2 R2

W9R3 🏃🏻‍♂️😎🎆🍸🥂🎶

Week 9

2 x Old Newbie’s

W3R2

Couch to 5k beginner today, very nervous, am I to fat to run? 😬

Week 8 Run 2

Got me Garmin woo hoo

c25k/3🍀 w1 complete - and I buried gremlin 😈 no1

Should I attempt?

Week 9 Run 1 30 minutes!

Can’t quite get there!

Week 5 Run 2 completed.

Week 9 run 2

6th consolidation run

W2 R1

W8R3 running the gauntlet.

Hello!

My Week 4 journey - ended up with bad knee

Week 1 done 😀

Got to the end of week 1

Just keep running, just keep running 🐠

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