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Week 1. Run 2. Minus 7C Brrr!

I've been looking forward to this second run. The weather was much better today than previous. Its been sunny day so far. The Met Office said that the wind is...

I've been looking forward to this second run. The weather was much better today ...

LittleIreland

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run 1 week 5 with a hangover

Was very naughty and went drinking on a school night!!! But still managed the run just a bit slower than normal and no celebratory star jumps at the end head...

Was very naughty and went drinking on a school night!!! But still managed the ru...

Roxy71

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5r3 done!

Thanks to all your support. I took it gently, slowed right down when I needed and ticked off the percentages in my head each time ‘Michael’ updated me....and I...

Thanks to all your support. I took it gently, slowed right down when I needed an...

Cadge1

•4 years ago

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Onto week 7!

Braved the snow and slush this morning to complete wk6run3. I like to have a read and comment in the forum before I go as it helps me feel motivated, but I...

Braved the snow and slush this morning to complete wk6run3. I like to have a rea...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W8R1 - Completed, still on track...

Was out a little later this morning, which meant that the sun was coming up, and a lot more people were pulling off driveways without paying attention. I...

Was out a little later this morning, which meant that the sun was coming up, and...

layzellm

Graduate•4 years ago

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The end of the intermittent running...

Well that’s it, week 6 run 2 done. Definitely wasn’t feeling keen to go out this morning, I’d just finished nights and felt more inclined to doze off to...

Well that’s it, week 6 run 2 done. Definitely wasn’t feeling keen to go out thi...

Flyzabad

Graduate•4 years ago

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Introducing the latest new member of the Admin Team - Sandraj39!!!🤩

Please join me in welcoming the latest superstar Ambassador to our team - iiiiiiiiiiiiits... ⭐ Sandraj39!!!!!! ⭐ Sandraj39 graduated C25K in 2015, and since...

Please join me in welcoming the latest superstar Ambassador to our team - iiiiii...

roseabi

•4 years ago

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Final Week 1 Run Today

After the first 3 'failed' runs (unable to complete all 8 minutes and only managed 1 minute the first time), it's time to do 'Run 3'. Even if it took me 6 runs...

After the first 3 'failed' runs (unable to complete all 8 minutes and only manag...

SofaJockey

•4 years ago

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Best shoes

So starting again. Got my running trainers and as birthday coming up I’m asking for better ones. See pic of shoes I have. Asking you all for best running shoes...

So starting again. Got my running trainers and as birthday coming up I’m asking ...

Isal19

•4 years ago

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Week 7 R3

Week 7 run 3 done very chuffed with that run I done a PB before anyone says anything it’s not about PB it’s all about getting of the couch 🛋 and to run 5k but...

Week 7 run 3 done very chuffed with that run I done a PB before anyone says anyt...

pete1212

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 tonight -gait analysis beforehand

So before embarking on this odyssey, I bought a new pair of trainers. But not until I read the post about what a correctly-shod runner wears on their feet did...

So before embarking on this odyssey, I bought a new pair of trainers. But not un...

Red-on-the-move

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5, Run 1 down...

Hi all, this is my first time clicking on Health Unlocked. I'm now onto Week 5 and I did run1 on the treadmill on Monday because of the mental weather outside!...

Hi all, this is my first time clicking on Health Unlocked. I'm now onto Week 5 a...

atowa

•4 years ago

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Gray hair man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🍷

Unfit 66 year old ,what do people eat or drink before a run , and end of run.🏃‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🍷

Unfit 66 year old ,what do people eat or drink before a run , and end of run.🏃‍...

wolseyjohn1953

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Stalled for the moment

Hi folks. Just checking in. My consolidation runs are not going to plan as in I’ve only managed a couple so far. Work has meant being away from home a fair bit...

Hi folks. Just checking in. My consolidation runs are not going to plan as in I’...

Redvic97

Graduate•4 years ago

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Nearly Ended in Tears!...Of Joy!!!!

Did it w5r3 ran for a whole 20 minutes! Breathing was good but midway through my shin ached a bit but is Ok now. Nearly had a tear when Laura said thats it 20...

Did it w5r3 ran for a whole 20 minutes! Breathing was good but midway through my...

Fitat501970

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3 R1 done phew

Am so pleased - had psyched myself up quite a bit for the first 3 minute run, but it was ok! Never could have imagined I could do it. Was lovely leaving...

Am so pleased - had psyched myself up quite a bit for the first 3 minute run, bu...

DevonBluebird

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Does this work?

Hi, well I am on wk1 run 2 and have looked at the following weeks runs and to be honest I can’t see me ever being able to run for 5 whole minutes. I am fit,...

Hi, well I am on wk1 run 2 and have looked at the following weeks runs and to be...

Largerthaneverest

•4 years ago

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Cramp in my calf

After finishing C25K and consolidating for 6 weeks I had my first momentary cramp in my left calf, just as I was completing the run. It didn't last but it's...

After finishing C25K and consolidating for 6 weeks I had my first momentary cram...

NorwegianWood

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3....are you joking?

When Sarah Millican told me I would be running for 20mins I was fuming...I thought it might possibly be for 10mins...and I'd psyched myself up for that. But I...

When Sarah Millican told me I would be running for 20mins I was fuming...I thoug...

Waitingatthelights

•4 years ago

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Desperately looking for a reason to not run tonight.

Week 5.3: Was not looking forward to this at all. No way I was fit enough. But the only way I could have justified not going out was if it was raining. The sky...

Week 5.3: Was not looking forward to this at all. No way I was fit enough. But t...

Xzytone

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Inspiration

So true xx

Sexyred

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Week 5 starts tomorrow...

Looking forward to starting week 5 tomorrow. It looks a little challenging, but I think I've now convinced myself I've got enough stamina for even run 3. After...

Looking forward to starting week 5 tomorrow. It looks a little challenging, but ...

frogplate

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Back on Track!

Finished W3 today after a week off with a cold and it was surprisingly ok, I mean horrible as usual, but better than I expected...thank you for the...

Finished W3 today after a week off with a cold and it was surprisingly ok, I mea...

Craftybean

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2, run 1 completed

I’ve amazed myself and completed week 2, run 1. I run with a group and I nearly didn’t go as it was so cold and windy but I made myself go, so glad I did. I...

I’ve amazed myself and completed week 2, run 1. I run with a group and I nearly ...

Powerhoopfan

Graduate•4 years ago

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I feel like giving up! Motivation problems and anxiety issues!!

Hey guys and girls. January was a very successful month for me when it comes to losing weight....however I have already hit a a barricade. Its only the 2nd...

Hey guys and girls. January was a very successful month for me when it comes to ...

JordyMew

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Pain in feet

I’m on wk 7 and just completed run 1 (woohoo)... for the first time I ran up a steep-ish ramp and got a really sharp, searing pain on the outer side of my...

I’m on wk 7 and just completed run 1 (woohoo)... for the first time I ran up a s...

Hanruh

•4 years ago

5 Replies

W5R3 DONE!

Who said I couldn't do it... Oh yeah, no one, you guys were all super supportive! Thanks!

Who said I couldn't do it... Oh yeah, no one, you guys were all super supportive...

alicemaryflorence

•4 years ago

9 Replies

W3R3 last night and a new gadget

I'd told myself I'd get a Garmin once I made it to Week 4 but when I saw a good deal online, I couldn't resist and clicked the button. It was supposed to only...

I'd told myself I'd get a Garmin once I made it to Week 4 but when I saw a good ...

MrWomble

Graduate•4 years ago

16 Replies

W5R3 Done! & a confession.

Well the first 20 minutes are the worst😉 Seriously though, I did it, felt I could have carried on a bit longer, but feel great, the last 5 mins flew by, but...

Well the first 20 minutes are the worst😉 Seriously though, I did it, felt I co...

T2runner

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Feeling amazing

Well done you :) that was the reply to we are not made of paper, but I lack the technology know how to link it up, This was me last night, running in the snow,...

Well done you :) that was the reply to we are not made of paper, but I lack the ...

23Violets

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2020

Week 1. Run 2. Minus 7C Brrr!

Run 1 week 5 with a hangover

W5r3 done!

Onto week 7!

W8R1 - Completed, still on track...

The end of the intermittent running...

Introducing the latest new member of the Admin Team - Sandraj39!!!🤩

Final Week 1 Run Today

Best shoes

Week 7 R3

W5R3 tonight -gait analysis beforehand

Week 5, Run 1 down...

Gray hair man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🍷

Stalled for the moment

Nearly Ended in Tears!...Of Joy!!!!

W3 R1 done phew

Does this work?

Cramp in my calf

W5R3....are you joking?

Desperately looking for a reason to not run tonight.

Inspiration

Week 5 starts tomorrow...

Back on Track!

Week 2, run 1 completed

I feel like giving up! Motivation problems and anxiety issues!!

Pain in feet

W5R3 DONE!

W3R3 last night and a new gadget

W5R3 Done! & a confession.

Feeling amazing

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