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Started running 🏃🏼‍♀️

So I’ve just turned 50, in February!! Never ran before in my life. On week one day two. 🥰 I love it.

So I’ve just turned 50, in February!! Never ran before in my life. On week one d...

Pookie8

•4 years ago

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W3R1

Thanks to everyone earlier today who responded to my post re being nervous re starting week 3 run. I'm so proud to say I did it earlier today and it went very...

Thanks to everyone earlier today who responded to my post re being nervous re st...

Jennifernol

•4 years ago

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First week done

I’ve always hated running. Absolutely hated it. But since this lockdown has happened, I thought it would be a great time to take up someThing new. I’ve changed...

I’ve always hated running. Absolutely hated it. But since this lockdown has happ...

Yasminshah13

•4 years ago

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Week Five

Me and my new running shoes have just completed week 5 😀. Today was a bit tough but I did it. I would like to say thank you for all the advice and guidance on...

Me and my new running shoes have just completed week 5 😀. Today was a bit tough...

Kitty2206

Graduate•4 years ago

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OFF the COUCH...Time to relax and reflect and run when we are able :)

Well... I am not completely sure where are in space or time... it has taken me a while...but here I am again. Hello everyone:) We are moving into the fourth...

Well... I am not completely sure where are in space or time... it has taken me a...

Oldfloss

Administrator•4 years ago

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W1R1&2

So at the age of 27 I have decided to start running. I was into sport when younger but carefully picked positions that avoided much long-term running (goalie...

So at the age of 27 I have decided to start running. I was into sport when young...

TheRealTRP

•4 years ago

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I Did it!!!! First non-stop 5K

Exactly a month after graduating, I finally did my first non-stop 5K. Ok it took me 38 minutes, but I don’t care-the main thing is that I finally got to the...

Exactly a month after graduating, I finally did my first non-stop 5K. Ok it took...

PollensaPal

•4 years ago

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Lockdown: non stop eating and drinking like I’m in Ibiza!

Hi fellow runners! Hope you’re all keeping safe and well. I was wondering if anyone else is struggling with bad habits since the lockdown? I’ve been doing a...

Hi fellow runners! Hope you’re all keeping safe and well. I was wondering if an...

Oliverunner

•4 years ago

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Do I really think I can do this...??

Ok.. so here I am sitting in the sun deciding on whether I think I can actually do this... I’ve cleared the running machine ready as definitely not ready for...

Ok.. so here I am sitting in the sun deciding on whether I think I can actually ...

Karene28

•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 3

Having run in the heat on Saturday around a familiar route I thought I’d run somewhere new today and found the change of scenery really encouraging. The...

Having run in the heat on Saturday around a familiar route I thought I’d run som...

Alec3720

Graduate•4 years ago

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Can you share stats?

Can you compete with friends? Share stats?

BKBentley

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Day 1. JESUS!

8 Minutes. 8 long minutes of running over 26 minutes. And I'm dying. But.... I started it. And I feel amazing. I never thought I'd feel this sense of...

8 Minutes. 8 long minutes of running over 26 minutes. And I'm dying. But.... I s...

dribble0707

•4 years ago

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W1R1

So actually started ... so tough but glad I saw it through to the end!!! I am running on grass and although I knew we lived on a hill running/and even the...

So actually started ... so tough but glad I saw it through to the end!!! I am ru...

Dozyjo

•4 years ago

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First time!

Just finished stage 1. Haven’t run since school (28 years) but I still have a physical job so it helps. Now laying on the sofa about to pass out! Ya me!

Just finished stage 1. Haven’t run since school (28 years) but I still have a ph...

DanielH76

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1: Run 2( re-run)

Went on a run with my sister. Well I ran she walked 😂. Somehow we managed to roughly stay together. It was a lovely day. And it really boosted my mood! Its my...

Went on a run with my sister. Well I ran she walked 😂. Somehow we managed to ro...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Complete !! 🥳🥳

Surprised but super proud of myself for being able to run for 20 minutes straight today!! Really enjoying this app and cannot wait to get started on week 6 ☺️....

Surprised but super proud of myself for being able to run for 20 minutes straigh...

__fattofit

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k!

At last! Managed a 5k on week 8 run 1

coops22

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Getting better at 5 k

Starting to get the 5k runs now but there to slow I think

mandy167

•4 years ago

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I’ve Just Got to do This!!!

Having started C25K back in 2015, I have restarted each year and have just done my first C25K W1R1 for 2020. I have sadly put on so much weight since last...

Having started C25K back in 2015, I have restarted each year and have just done ...

JaxO

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k again at last!!!

So I set my alarm optimistically for 6.00 ( don’t like running when it’s too warm) and off I went to bed for an early night. I knew I drank plenty of water...

So I set my alarm optimistically for 6.00 ( don’t like running when it’s too war...

limberlou

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2, Run 1

A bit cool in the North East, this morning! Soon warmed up, though! Happy Easter Monday!

A bit cool in the North East, this morning! Soon warmed up, though! Happy Easter...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Shiny badge time!!!!!

Hoooooraaaayyyyyyyy! I did it! I even did my gazelle impersonation for the final minute - albeit an aged one 🤣🤣🤣. So there you are folks - dumpy wee wifey,...

Hoooooraaaayyyyyyyy! I did it! I even did my gazelle impersonation for the final...

Fionamags

Graduate•4 years ago

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Success

I did it, completed my first running exercise in over 15 years after suffering with intermittent claudication. I’m going to like these couch to 5k runs 😀

I did it, completed my first running exercise in over 15 years after suffering w...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W9R3- OMG!

I just completed w9r3...!!! I’m in shock! Never ever did I think I could do this. Started back in a freezing Feb- off work with mental health issues- instead...

I just completed w9r3...!!! I’m in shock! Never ever did I think I could do this...

Rrrrunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K

After 2 knee operations in the space of 2 years, I decided enough was enough and that I was getting out there to get fit! C25K is the best thing to help...

After 2 knee operations in the space of 2 years, I decided enough was enough and...

toity67

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Day off!!

I just love my days off even though I like my job, we can laze around in the morning plan our run and generally have quality together time....so I woke at five...

I just love my days off even though I like my job, we can laze around in the mor...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Trying to up the pace!

Tried a Garmin Cadence still workout today, a bit tough but I can see that upping the cadence can increase pace while keeping bounce down. Felt a bit weary...

Tried a Garmin Cadence still workout today, a bit tough but I can see that uppin...

Phdgranny

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8

Well just finished run 1 Legs felt like lead for first 5 mins but got a bit better as the run went on and I finished the full 28 mins cooler temps today was...

Well just finished run 1 Legs felt like lead for first 5 mins but got a bit bett...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W3R1

I did it! After really struggling running in the warmth on Saturday, I didn't hold out much hope for being able to run for 3 mins today but I did it! I feel...

I did it! After really struggling running in the warmth on Saturday, I didn't ho...

Justlikeverybodyelse

•4 years ago

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W5R3 DONE!!!

So set off this morning not really knowing what to expect with the continuous run but determined to give it my best shot. Nice and cool but a little blowy and...

So set off this morning not really knowing what to expect with the continuous ru...

Green_shed_guy

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Started running 🏃🏼‍♀️

W3R1

First week done

Week Five

OFF the COUCH...Time to relax and reflect and run when we are able :)

W1R1&2

I Did it!!!! First non-stop 5K

Lockdown: non stop eating and drinking like I’m in Ibiza!

Do I really think I can do this...??

Consolidation run 3

Can you share stats?

Day 1. JESUS!

W1R1

First time!

Week 1: Run 2( re-run)

Week 5 Complete !! 🥳🥳

5k!

Getting better at 5 k

I’ve Just Got to do This!!!

5k again at last!!!

Week 2, Run 1

Shiny badge time!!!!!

Success

W9R3- OMG!

C25K

Day off!!

Trying to up the pace!

Week 8

W3R1

W5R3 DONE!!!

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