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Yay week 1 complete!

First milestone reached... thank goodness we’re still allowed to go for a run/walk as if I stopped now I might never have started again... bring on week 2!

First milestone reached... thank goodness we’re still allowed to go for a run/wa...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Boris says ‘Yes’

At least we get one form of exercise a day!

iBard

Graduate•4 years ago

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STARTED AS A WORK TEAM BUILDING

Hi All just over six weeks ago. ,sick of feeling unfit and worried about getting on a bit , I challenged everyone in my office to join me in doing C25K.There...

Hi All just over six weeks ago. ,sick of feeling unfit and worried about getting...

Tiggs20

•4 years ago

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W2R2

Completed. Chased by 4 (yes four dogs completely out of control, owners couldn’t give a stuff!!!). Interesting times 😬😬😬

Completed. Chased by 4 (yes four dogs completely out of control, owners couldn’t...

Johng237

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Something to smile about 😊🐨

Okay, I have 3 back to back, long days from tomorrow. So far I am the only qualified nurse tomorrow due to various self isolation and at risk health...

Okay, I have 3 back to back, long days from tomorrow. So far I am the only ...

Jell6

Graduate•4 years ago

56 Replies

Lockdown

Can we still go for runs if there is a lockdown tonight. That’s the only thing keeping me going through this 🙈

Can we still go for runs if there is a lockdown tonight. That’s the only thing k...

Summerlov

Graduate•4 years ago

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OFF the COUCH AGAIN ! HARD times... lead to GREAT moments !

After last evening's announcement, this is an UPDATE. We know now where we are...there has been some clarity, and each hour seems to bring more clarity. I...

After last evening's announcement, this is an UPDATE. We know now where we are....

Oldfloss

Administrator•4 years ago

59 Replies

Jogger down

I'm currently self isolated due to having 2 of the symptoms of the covid 19. I'm day 4 of running a constant fever and experiencing a mild sore throat. Even...

I'm currently self isolated due to having 2 of the symptoms of the covid 19. I'...

ShadowDee

Graduate•4 years ago

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Benchmark and lockdown

Well in grudging admiration for a government I don’t really support but respect, New Zealand is going into a 4 week lockdown starting tomorrow at midnight,...

Well in grudging admiration for a government I don’t really support but respect,...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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wk8 run 1

Well I did it I ran wk8 run1, but I slowed to a walk in the same place as last time, halfway up the hill to my house. So I told myself off and ran the rest....

Well I did it I ran wk8 run1, but I slowed to a walk in the same place as last t...

Teener2

•4 years ago

1 Reply

From the mouth of babes!

Took my cheeky 7 year old running with me today as hes completely fed up with being isolated (we stayed well away from anyone else) Finished run 2 of week...

Took my cheeky 7 year old running with me today as hes completely fed up with be...

Jhopla

•4 years ago

3 Replies

First Step

Started Today! Week 1, Day 1 A Lovely Feeling!

Hidden

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Postponed for now

So, because of self isolation and not being able to go out once my isolation is over due to having both kids home now (not that I'm complaining) and no one to...

So, because of self isolation and not being able to go out once my isolation is ...

Spring88

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Run of not

How many of you still doing the challenge ? Outside ?!!

JenT88

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Newbie introduction

Hi all, I’m pleased to say I’ve just started the C25K programme and had my first run yesterday. Really enjoyed getting my training shoes back on for the first...

Hi all, I’m pleased to say I’ve just started the C25K programme and had my first...

Whitto1539

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Anniversary of my C25k start.

It was my 2 year anniversary today, which sneaked up on me and as I am running alternate days I didn’t run this morning. but I will be heading out tomorrow...

It was my 2 year anniversary today, which sneaked up on me and as I am running a...

limberlou

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anniversary of my C25k start.

It was my 3 year anniversary today, which sneaked up on me and as I am running alternate days I didn’t run this morning. but I will be heading out tomorrow...

It was my 3 year anniversary today, which sneaked up on me and as I am running a...

limberlou

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

Week 9, Run 2

It's done, in the bag, but was hard, a real effort with lungs working as hard as they could. It didn't feel healthy somehow but I was pleased to get to the...

It's done, in the bag, but was hard, a real effort with lungs working as hard as...

Lesaspie

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

W4r2

Good run. Actual sun! Felt like fun😂

iBard

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

When will they ever learn!

Had early run to avoid crowds and get much needed respite during self isolation, I dont have a garden. Got very muddy trying to dodge runners and walkers who...

Had early run to avoid crowds and get much needed respite during self isolation,...

Tortoiseintrainers

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 done.

Who'd've thunk it? Week 5 complete and blimey that 20 minute run was tough, certainly at the beginning. However, as is always the case and stated by everyone...

Who'd've thunk it? Week 5 complete and blimey that 20 minute run was tough, cert...

Weavil

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

How long is a piece of string???

Lots of uncertainty about where, when and for how long we will be allowed to run,right now... but hopefully, I will have an OFF the COUCH post up by lunchtime...

Lots of uncertainty about where, when and for how long we will be allowed to run...

Oldfloss

Administrator•4 years ago

11 Replies

No more running for a while... 😢

I’ve read the guidance on gov.uk and anticipating getting the “stay at home for 12 weeks” letter. I was going to go out yesterday, but we live opposite a...

I’ve read the guidance on gov.uk and anticipating getting the “stay at home for ...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•4 years ago

35 Replies

Is running ok under the current circumstances?

Running alone of course

UBFittie

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Final Week

Just done my first of 3 final 30 minute runs. Just hoping I can complete it before lock down

Just done my first of 3 final 30 minute runs. Just hoping I can complete it befo...

stuntbelly

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Keep it up folks

Hi everyone, just wanted to say a few words of encouragement to you all in these challenging times. I’ve never posted before but have read loads of posts to...

Hi everyone, just wanted to say a few words of encouragement to you all in these...

Rpg111

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Poor run today

Set off too quickly this morning only did a mile then had to stop. Never mind. Here’s to the next run.

Set off too quickly this morning only did a mile then had to stop. Never mind. H...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Back on track after feeling unwell 👍🏻😊

That’s me back on track! I had to stop week six run 2 because I was feeling unwell. I’ve just completed week six run 2 and feel fantastic! I was worried I...

That’s me back on track! I had to stop week six run 2 because I was feeling unwe...

CorRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7. Run 1

If someone was to invent a torture device, it would be running. God - that was hard work... and also fun. Yeah, I know. I'm a weirdo 😂 One bit that amused me...

If someone was to invent a torture device, it would be running. God - that was h...

LittleIreland

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

How long will we be able to run outside?

Hello lovely people - hope you’re all keeping well in these perilous times. Is anyone else feeling worried about running outside? Or - to be more precise - not...

Hello lovely people - hope you’re all keeping well in these perilous times. Is a...

Oliverunner

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

Yay week 1 complete!

Boris says ‘Yes’

STARTED AS A WORK TEAM BUILDING

W2R2

Something to smile about 😊🐨

Lockdown

OFF the COUCH AGAIN ! HARD times... lead to GREAT moments !

Jogger down

Benchmark and lockdown

wk8 run 1

From the mouth of babes!

First Step

Postponed for now

Run of not

Newbie introduction

Anniversary of my C25k start.

Anniversary of my C25k start.

Week 9, Run 2

W4r2

When will they ever learn!

Week 5 done.

How long is a piece of string???

No more running for a while... 😢

Is running ok under the current circumstances?

Final Week

Keep it up folks

Poor run today

Back on track after feeling unwell 👍🏻😊

Week 7. Run 1

How long will we be able to run outside?

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