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"New Year, New Me!" C25K W1R1 just completed

Back at the C25K after a good few months off. Busy moving house, renovating, uni etc. Within this time Ive also 'conveniently' managed to gain a couple of...

Back at the C25K after a good few months off. Busy moving house, renovating, uni...

Ch0911

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 V2

A new start as I have reduced my working days to just 2 per week. This means I have more time to run. And more importantly time to relax after my runs. Went...

A new start as I have reduced my working days to just 2 per week. This means I h...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R3 postponed ☹️

Monday is usually a running day but woke up this morning feeling lousy and it hasn’t got much better as the day has gone on. It took me all my time and energy...

Monday is usually a running day but woke up this morning feeling lousy and it ha...

Redvic97

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

Well, that went better than expected

L62B

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1, Run 3

Well that’s the first week done, I started getting really bad pains down the side of my lower leg again. Didn’t stop me though and I managed to get 5 new...

Well that’s the first week done, I started getting really bad pains down the sid...

Bearded_runner

•4 years ago

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W2 R1 - Took the whole day to get motivated!

Have been putting this one off all day! Really did not feel like going out but I had a nagging conscious telling me I had to go!! Reluctantly put on gear and...

Have been putting this one off all day! Really did not feel like going out but I...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Yippee!! Cracked it. 😊

First run done today and was delighted to keep up with the programme. My groin and bum is now aching but I feel brilliant. Bring it on!!! 😊😊😊

First run done today and was delighted to keep up with the programme. My groin a...

Cardamomdeb

•4 years ago

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Advice please!

I have just completed week 4 (although I may need another go at the last week as I found 5 minutes running a challenge!). I still worry about whether I am...

I have just completed week 4 (although I may need another go at the last week as...

Secondtimelucky

•4 years ago

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46, Married with 2 kids, 87Kg, 5'11, T2 Diabetes, 2 heart attacks, 3 stents... new here... finding it quite amazing...

Ok, so after a couple of fairly significant warnings, I have decided to take my health more seriously. I have spent a lot of my life sitting at a desk, or...

Ok, so after a couple of fairly significant warnings, I have decided to take my ...

layzellm

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tracking app...

Can anyone recommend a good free tracking app for android. Just so I know how far I have gone etc.

Can anyone recommend a good free tracking app for android. Just so I know how f...

Cowps

•4 years ago

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Shock to the system

Just completed my first run, my goodness I struggled. It’s very hilly where I live and I hit an incline at the first 60 second run. What a struggle! I walked...

Just completed my first run, my goodness I struggled. It’s very hilly where I li...

TurnTheTide

•4 years ago

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Podcasts?

Hi, I’ve heard a few people refer to the ‘podcast’ is this just the voice on the app or is there something else? thanks!

Hi, I’ve heard a few people refer to the ‘podcast’ is this just the voice on the...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Not my day 😩

Well I’ve been struggling with a bit of a sore throat the last few days but it never seems to develop into a full blown cold. Today I thought I’d get back into...

Well I’ve been struggling with a bit of a sore throat the last few days but it n...

CJMumma

Graduate•4 years ago

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Long walk on a “rest day”

I wanted to get out for a walk today (about 5-6 miles) at a good pace. I’ve been struggling with week 4 on C25k. Three min runs are fine but not coping with...

I wanted to get out for a walk today (about 5-6 miles) at a good pace. I’ve been...

Minsy

•4 years ago

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Thank you Santa!

New shoes, first outing on the treadmill - very happy! Also won’t get missed in the dark!!!

New shoes, first outing on the treadmill - very happy! Also won’t get missed in...

DiverIzzie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Heavy rain against me!

Well I was dreading WK4 run 3 as I have found the 5 min runs a challenge...but full of determination I got myself ready for action and then it opened the...

Well I was dreading WK4 run 3 as I have found the 5 min runs a challenge...but f...

Secondtimelucky

•4 years ago

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C25K wk 1 run1 repeated

1st run: I couldn’t complete full runs. Repeated today after 1 Day break and smashed it!! Definitely need to keep the speed down. Onwards and upwards now I...

1st run: I couldn’t complete full runs. Repeated today after 1 Day break and sma...

Gemst0ne_babe

•4 years ago

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Running in secret

I have started C25K before Christmas and whilst walking my dogs just started with the first week. As seems to be with most i am over 50, over weight and not...

I have started C25K before Christmas and whilst walking my dogs just started wit...

storming

•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K week 3

I started this a couple of weeks ago, first 2 weeks were ok. I feel i am already recovering quicker, not getting to much out of breath. This morning was Run 1...

I started this a couple of weeks ago, first 2 weeks were ok. I feel i am already...

Sparky27809

•4 years ago

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Hard

Ran today for the first time for about 6 weeks, found it so hard. Only manged to do 16 mins, but on the positive at least I did it. Will definitely be out...

Ran today for the first time for about 6 weeks, found it so hard. Only manged to...

oldnslow

•4 years ago

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Back on the game

It's been over 2 years since my last run and my 5k graduation. Life has been so busy with children and work that there was such limited time for me, so I was...

It's been over 2 years since my last run and my 5k graduation. Life has been so ...

Impossibleispossible

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m back!!!

Well for the 3rd time I’m back on C25k. It was a niggly hip and then a particularly nasty virus that wiped me out this time. So after 2 lots of antibiotics and...

Well for the 3rd time I’m back on C25k. It was a niggly hip and then a particula...

limberlou

Graduate•4 years ago

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Phew !

Week 1 completed. I wish coaches would stop asking if I’m ready for my next run. They ought to know the answer by now and it would save a lot of unprintable...

Week 1 completed. I wish coaches would stop asking if I’m ready for my next run....

ButtercupKid

Graduate•4 years ago

23 Replies

Well I did it 😅🏃‍♀️

I thought I’d never see the day when I would run for 30 minutes. I’m so proud of myself and want to thank you for your support. To those starting out on their...

I thought I’d never see the day when I would run for 30 minutes. I’m so proud of...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•4 years ago

22 Replies

Inspiration

Starting to use the ‘Coach to 5K’ app. Experiencing many people and posts that encourage myself and I’m sure many others to go for it. Try your best and don’t...

Starting to use the ‘Coach to 5K’ app. Experiencing many people and posts that e...

Running_Freely

•4 years ago

6 Replies

40kph wind

Boy that was tough this morning. 40kph wind buffeting me almost sent me into the ditch a few times!

Boy that was tough this morning. 40kph wind buffeting me almost sent me into the...

Womangolfer

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

Monday

I can relate to this

Johnnylewis

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

I back

Had my op in October now have a Brostrom repair on left ankle with bone graft still some pain but consultant said I can start running I been on treadmill...

Had my op in October now have a Brostrom repair on left ankle with bone graft st...

mandy167

•4 years ago

1 Reply

1st Graduate run!

Missed Laura this morning, but chuffed I ran (jogged slowly) for 30mins. Didn’t manage 5k but I’ll get there 🤞🏼

Missed Laura this morning, but chuffed I ran (jogged slowly) for 30mins. Didn’t...

Sydney7

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

First run

Hi everyone, so I'm just going in a few mins to do my first run, (jog). I haven't exercised properly in years so any advice for a newbie would be appreciated...

Hi everyone, so I'm just going in a few mins to do my first run, (jog). I haven...

Beginnermum

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

"New Year, New Me!" C25K W1R1 just completed

Week 5 Run 1 V2

W8R3 postponed ☹️

Week 1 Run 1

Week 1, Run 3

W2 R1 - Took the whole day to get motivated!

Yippee!! Cracked it. 😊

Advice please!

46, Married with 2 kids, 87Kg, 5'11, T2 Diabetes, 2 heart attacks, 3 stents... new here... finding it quite amazing...

Tracking app...

Shock to the system

Podcasts?

Not my day 😩

Long walk on a “rest day”

Thank you Santa!

Heavy rain against me!

C25K wk 1 run1 repeated

Running in secret

Couch to 5K week 3

Hard

Back on the game

I’m back!!!

Phew !

Well I did it 😅🏃‍♀️

Inspiration

40kph wind

Monday

I back

1st Graduate run!

First run

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