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Keep calm and carry on...

I had a week off guys...and I'm not going to beat myself up about it. I was back to work after half term and it was a shock to the system! Felt completely...

I had a week off guys...and I'm not going to beat myself up about it. I was back...

Craftybean

Graduate•4 years ago

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First Run

W1R1 done last night. To be honest, didn't think I'd even manage that, but I did. Think it helps that my daughter is doing it with me and she'll make sure we...

W1R1 done last night. To be honest, didn't think I'd even manage that, but I did...

NotForestGump

•4 years ago

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GRADDDDDUUUUAAATION!!!!

Alright ive finished the c25k program. Didn’t reach 5k but i was damm close. And now ... i want my badge. Also I plan on trying to get 5k in 20mins. Then maybe...

Alright ive finished the c25k program. Didn’t reach 5k but i was damm close. And...

Lordlaz

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1

Didn’t go out until 6:30am today, I was feeling lazy. I thought this one looked hard but I went for it, I covered more mileage than previously and felt...

Didn’t go out until 6:30am today, I was feeling lazy. I thought this one looked ...

Sazzles9

Graduate•4 years ago

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Horrible weather

I first run in the rain since I started this program so I’ve been lucky starting week 6 this morning 👍

I first run in the rain since I started this program so I’ve been lucky starting...

Summerlov

Graduate•4 years ago

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Utter failure

I’m writing this as I walk back halfway round a failed attempt at W6R3. Feeling like a complete waste of space - something I’ve kept at bay for the last 5 and...

I’m writing this as I walk back halfway round a failed attempt at W6R3. Feeling ...

40mB7

•4 years ago

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On the brink of W9 - you are amazing

I haven't really posted as I have been running my way through the last few weeks, but I thought it was time. I am a late 40s mum, who works a pretty intense...

I haven't really posted as I have been running my way through the last few weeks...

RB-I

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pace?

Hello all going to start the programme just wondering how fast I should be 'running' as the prospect of the word is scary! Could I start with a jog then build...

Hello all going to start the programme just wondering how fast I should be 'runn...

minxymoo79

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 completed 🏃🏻‍♂️💨

Completed week 9 run 1 this morning. It was very windy and slowed me down when running into it. Faster running away from it though. 2 more runs to graduation....

Completed week 9 run 1 this morning. It was very windy and slowed me down when r...

Whiskyrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Special Park Run

Happy running to anyone tackling the delightful pre spring weather this morning. The 29th Feb! Sorry I’m not ready yet as it was my initial goal. Massive...

Happy running to anyone tackling the delightful pre spring weather this morning....

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

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Bloody strain!!

Well that will teach me!!!! Don’t do a really cold without a warm up!! Nit run now since 18th Grrrrrr ... i’m hyper flexible so don’t alway recognise when...

Well that will teach me!!!! Don’t do a really cold without a warm up!! Nit run...

Lfd72

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W6R1 on treadmill

First time running on a treadmill!! It was weird but I did it. I joined a gym coz I now need extra work on toning up especially my core and upper body. I did...

First time running on a treadmill!! It was weird but I did it. I joined a gym co...

Daroo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

I’ve had a few days off running with work stress and poor organisation. And then I had a fantastic run this evening. Knees feel a bit sore now but I think...

I’ve had a few days off running with work stress and poor organisation. And then...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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New member!

Just discovered this forum! i have today completed week 5 run 3 and im absolutely buzzing about it! Cant believe how far ive come in 5 short weeks! Its been...

Just discovered this forum! i have today completed week 5 run 3 and im absolutel...

Baggiesteven

•4 years ago

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How did I not know

I have found all of you lovely people but how did I not know about his forum sooner? I just completed W6R1 today and like many of you have had good runs and...

I have found all of you lovely people but how did I not know about his forum soo...

Jtatum

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie

Hiya all ! Looking forward to trying this tomorrow, hopefully a fitter me by the end 😊😊

Hiya all ! Looking forward to trying this tomorrow, hopefully a fitter me by ...

Lovetocycle

•4 years ago

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W9R2 🙌

Ran for a cheeky 31 minutes, 4.8k. All pink faced and feeling great after that! Sunday- graduation day!! Madness!!

Ran for a cheeky 31 minutes, 4.8k. All pink faced and feeling great after that! ...

melissaclarke

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk8 done!

Hooray! That was a tough week, I struggled more than any other week- glad it’s done. Three more runs to finish this amazing program. Can’t believe I have come...

Hooray! That was a tough week, I struggled more than any other week- glad it’s d...

tarzan23

Graduate•4 years ago

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Cranky pants

So I have not run since 6th Feb and I'm feeling cranky and frustrated. I missed a week through a chest cold. Even had 3 days off work which I've havent done in...

So I have not run since 6th Feb and I'm feeling cranky and frustrated. I missed ...

RunningMigster

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R1 done

I'm loving it! I've tried running at various times in my life and hated it. This time I am loving out. Was out tonight in the cold and rain, but it didn't...

I'm loving it! I've tried running at various times in my life and hated it. This...

Foxglove2

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK 8 run 3 next how long should I wait to recover from a migraine before I run?

Hi, I found this forum a few weeks ago and have found reading everyone’s posts really motivating. I haven’t felt the need to post myself but could really do...

Hi, I found this forum a few weeks ago and have found reading everyone’s posts r...

Tynec1

•4 years ago

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W8R1 Done

Was going to do this in the morning but decided to do it tonight and then do Outside on Sunday morning. Instead of listening to music decided to watch a...

Was going to do this in the morning but decided to do it tonight and then do Out...

Fitat501970

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

End of week 7 on a high

I’m really enjoying running again. This process has been so helpful to me to get back to running . I’ve lost a bit of weight and feel so much healthier . It’s...

I’m really enjoying running again. This process has been so helpful to me to get...

lizzie09

•4 years ago

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Consolidation direction?

I am due to do consolidation run 3 tomorrow but am rather torn. I read a link today , sorry I can’t remember who posted it, but it was about taking time...

I am due to do consolidation run 3 tomorrow but am rather torn. I read a link...

Nymahchai

Graduate•4 years ago

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100 Days!

Exactly a hundred days ago my cardiac consultant said that I needed to lose some weight and encouraged me to have a go at "Couch to 5K" if I wanted to get more...

Exactly a hundred days ago my cardiac consultant said that I needed to lose some...

frogplate

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Embarrassed

Hi I'm finding it difficult to start and do my first run I'm embarrassed I won't be able to do it and if people see me trying to run and laugh and say look at...

Hi I'm finding it difficult to start and do my first run I'm embarrassed I won't...

michaelbartley1965

•4 years ago

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I did it!!!! Graduation run done

So ecstatic, what a feeling to have come through and made it to graduation. I felt so good when Michael told me I had five minutes left I picked up the pace...

So ecstatic, what a feeling to have come through and made it to graduation. I fe...

Hannasasop

Graduate•4 years ago

24 Replies

Week 9 Run 2 V2

I had intended to complete my runs while I was away but fierce weather most of the time meant I didn't venture out for a run though I did go for long walks...

I had intended to complete my runs while I was away but fierce weather most of t...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Parkrun this Saturday

Good luck to all the Parkrunners this week enjoy it as you are first timers on this day. The first time Parkruns have been held on 29th February. The last time...

Good luck to all the Parkrunners this week enjoy it as you are first timers on t...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Parkrunbarcode!

So I’ve spent the last week reflecting on this C25K journey... and all the advice and support given from you guys throughout. One of my goals in all of this...

So I’ve spent the last week reflecting on this C25K journey... and all the advic...

Sar9

Graduate•4 years ago

39 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2020

Keep calm and carry on...

First Run

GRADDDDDUUUUAAATION!!!!

W6R1

Horrible weather

Utter failure

On the brink of W9 - you are amazing

Pace?

Week 9 Run 1 completed 🏃🏻‍♂️💨

Special Park Run

Bloody strain!!

W6R1 on treadmill

Week 8 run 1

New member!

How did I not know

Newbie

W9R2 🙌

Wk8 done!

Cranky pants

W5R1 done

WK 8 run 3 next how long should I wait to recover from a migraine before I run?

W8R1 Done

End of week 7 on a high

Consolidation direction?

100 Days!

Embarrassed

I did it!!!! Graduation run done

Week 9 Run 2 V2

Parkrun this Saturday

Parkrunbarcode!

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