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Week 4 Run 3

That’s Week 4 Done! I’ve enjoyed this week! Let’s see what Week 5 has to bring! Hope i’m saying the same after Week 5! 😮

That’s Week 4 Done! I’ve enjoyed this week! Let’s see what Week 5 has to bring! ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2!!

Week 8 R2 Finished it today, much harder than run 1 for some reason- but I’m sticking with it. Feeling like I’m close to the end now and just wondering how to...

Week 8 R2 Finished it today, much harder than run 1 for some reason- but I’m sti...

LouMcLou

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stamina increased but calves still painful

I’ve just completed W3R3 and my stamina and endurance has increased greatly but during every run I’m experiencing sore calves, I put this down to the physical...

I’ve just completed W3R3 and my stamina and endurance has increased greatly but ...

DM05

•4 years ago

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Really struggled this morning - W7R2

This was the first run that I felt like I really struggled. I've done pretty much the same route throughout the course, but because it was raining yesterday I...

This was the first run that I felt like I really struggled. I've done pretty muc...

dorarunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tickled Pink

Over the last few weeks on a Wednesday morning I have been increasing my runs by 1 Kilometre a week, this morning I ran 8K in just under a hour, I hoped it...

Over the last few weeks on a Wednesday morning I have been increasing my runs by...

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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Wk 5 Run 3.. 20 mins

Cracked it. Wasn't sure I'd manage this 1st time. Quite heavy legged at the end. Speed is good though. I have a 5K course and just walk to the end at the warm...

Cracked it. Wasn't sure I'd manage this 1st time. Quite heavy legged at the end....

Geggsy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Help 🙏🏼

I am on w5r2 and my left ankle is really hurting, to the point I am limping. It was niggling a little after the first run of this week but I thought a days...

I am on w5r2 and my left ankle is really hurting, to the point I am limping. It ...

Ecsims86

•4 years ago

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Week 1 completed

Yes! I completed week 1 this morning 😄🙌 I've been running round a field but today I got out on the street which I found much better. I even managed a couple...

Yes! I completed week 1 this morning 😄🙌 I've been running round a field but to...

massagemum

•4 years ago

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Week5 Run3 .... done!!

OMFG!!! Thanks guys, reading your posts to say you’ve done it kept me going! Am so freaking chuffed with me! 🙈😳😁

OMFG!!! Thanks guys, reading your posts to say you’ve done it kept me going! Am...

OldSpeckledHen

•4 years ago

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Next up is Week 6 Run 2 and I'm feeling amazing!

I've never been into running, and I've let my fitness slide so badly in the last several years, so I knew C25K was going to be a struggle for me. The first few...

I've never been into running, and I've let my fitness slide so badly in the last...

amber_lw

•4 years ago

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Graduate fun

Hey everyone! I graduated a few weeks ago and I’m so pleased it worked. I feel more alive, more connected and generally happier. Must say it was quite tough...

Hey everyone! I graduated a few weeks ago and I’m so pleased it worked. I feel m...

Cutejog

•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2

Up nice and early again this morning and went back to my usual route, which was much better for me as there are a couple of inclines to do. After that, I took...

Up nice and early again this morning and went back to my usual route, which was ...

JaxO

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Finally managed week 4!

All done. Just documenting that I’ve finally completed week 4. I was demotivated at the beginning of the week. But back on it now!

All done. Just documenting that I’ve finally completed week 4. I was demotivated...

Lolsytom

•4 years ago

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Grateful

I am very grateful to read so many comments, wether positive or negative. I am learning from them to be honest with youself. I don’t always feel like running,...

I am very grateful to read so many comments, wether positive or negative. I am l...

Oldman_runclub

•4 years ago

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Leg joints are the problem.

I'm at week 3 run 3. I'm in my sixties a little bit overweight but no health issues and moderately active with dog walking and gardening. When I did wk3 run...

I'm at week 3 run 3. I'm in my sixties a little bit overweight but no health is...

Flye

Graduate•4 years ago

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Game changer

Week2 run1. After struggling last week I changed my route so my first run wasn't uphill!! Brisk walk straight up to get it out the way so only gentle slopes...

Week2 run1. After struggling last week I changed my route so my first run wasn't...

SueG66

Graduate•4 years ago

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Good to know I'm not alone

Hi all, Just joined and I'm a first time runner! At 70. Had injuries last year, fractured knee, pelvis! Both trauma and not frailty! 2 years ago, fractured...

Hi all, Just joined and I'm a first time runner! At 70. Had injuries last year, ...

BibaBear

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Complete!

Well I've just completed week 4! Run 1 and 2 felt ok, however today run 3 was awful!! It felt so hard, all the way through was a mental battle not to stop!...

Well I've just completed week 4! Run 1 and 2 felt ok, however today run 3 was aw...

Runfattie

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W5R2 Done it!

Hi. All just completed W5 R2 . Feeling great. Just have question. My Heart rate average is 150bpm . I am 42y old guy. Am I pushing myself too far?

Hi. All just completed W5 R2 . Feeling great. Just have question. My Heart ra...

yrass

•4 years ago

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8 minute run times W5R2

The 8 minute runs today were actually enjoyable after the initial 3 minutes. I felt like I could just keep going but stopped myself so I could stick to the...

The 8 minute runs today were actually enjoyable after the initial 3 minutes. I f...

amaclennan

•4 years ago

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W4R1 - I did it!

Well that was tough but I can’t believe I ran for a total of 16 minutes!! 😱 Everybody was right, it’s definitely achievable and to say that I travelled 4.6K...

Well that was tough but I can’t believe I ran for a total of 16 minutes!! 😱 Eve...

Bumblebee26

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sore legs

Well, I finally finished the programme! It took me 4 months but I got there. However my legs are really sore even a couple of days later. Any tips?

Well, I finally finished the programme! It took me 4 months but I got there. Ho...

tizzicat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Phew! Just finished W4R1. I was dreading it but I did it! So proud that I ran for 16 minutes!

Phew! Just finished W4R1. I was dreading it but I did it! So proud that I ran fo...

RachelH25

•4 years ago

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W7R2 and my first run in the rain! 🌧

How is it even possible that I have been running for 6/7 weeks, every other evening now and yesterday evening was my first run in the rain! I haven’t been...

How is it even possible that I have been running for 6/7 weeks, every other even...

JarLo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tips for 25 min run

Hey all!! I completed Run 2 of Week 6 (Two 10 min interval run) on Monday and struggled even though I ran for a full 20 mins in week 5 and found that easier....

Hey all!! I completed Run 2 of Week 6 (Two 10 min interval run) on Monday and st...

Lozmoz

•4 years ago

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Knees

I’ve just completed week three run two!! My knees have started to hurt. I ran on grass today.

I’ve just completed week three run two!! My knees have started to hurt. I ran on...

Pookie8

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Running less distance the more runs I do

I am on W3R2 and I am covering less ground than I was on the previous 2 weeks. Has anyone else found this happening to them?

I am on W3R2 and I am covering less ground than I was on the previous 2 weeks. H...

NikiJayne

Graduate•4 years ago

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How do the runs increase

Hi, I'm new to the group, I have just finished week 2😊, can anyone tell me what the next stages are, how much running and walking for the rest of the...

Hi, I'm new to the group, I have just finished week 2😊, can anyone tell me what...

Mozzy-567

•4 years ago

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W4R1 Woo Hooo

Well did it last night and was amazed how much I've improved in such a short amount of time. Still completely follow all the advice not going too fast even...

Well did it last night and was amazed how much I've improved in such a short amo...

Poca

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I’ve completed week 9 run 3!

Please can I have my graduation badge. It’s such a great programme. I still find every run a challenge but it was possible and I’m very pleased I’ve got to...

Please can I have my graduation badge. It’s such a great programme. I still find...

JRP70

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Week 4 Run 3

Week 8 Run 2!!

Stamina increased but calves still painful

Really struggled this morning - W7R2

Tickled Pink

Wk 5 Run 3.. 20 mins

Help 🙏🏼

Week 1 completed

Week5 Run3 .... done!!

Next up is Week 6 Run 2 and I'm feeling amazing!

Graduate fun

Week 3 Run 2

Finally managed week 4!

Grateful

Leg joints are the problem.

Game changer

Good to know I'm not alone

Week 4 Complete!

W5R2 Done it!

8 minute run times W5R2

W4R1 - I did it!

Sore legs

Week 4 Run 1

W7R2 and my first run in the rain! 🌧

Tips for 25 min run

Knees

Running less distance the more runs I do

How do the runs increase

W4R1 Woo Hooo

I’ve completed week 9 run 3!

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