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W1 R1

I just started and I loved it - I have never found an exercise for me before but this felt like a really accessible way into running. I did experience some...

I just started and I loved it - I have never found an exercise for me before but...

esmerice

•4 years ago

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Well that was hard but did feel like a proper runner!

Knew I shouldn’t have skipped yesterday so had to go out this morning in rain. Hardest thing was trying to decide what to wear. I was too cold, then too hot...

Knew I shouldn’t have skipped yesterday so had to go out this morning in rain. H...

Fabat50

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling ☹️

Morning, I’m wondering if it’s ok to put C25K on hold for a while, I’ve got up to W2R2 but my left knee is very painful, I struggled to do 3 runs last week due...

Morning, I’m wondering if it’s ok to put C25K on hold for a while, I’ve got up t...

Lanabear1973

•4 years ago

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W5R3

Well I can’t believe I ran for a whole 20 minutes -and after all that moaning I did 😆 I found it not only manageable but fun.... who would have though I had...

Well I can’t believe I ran for a whole 20 minutes -and after all that moaning I ...

Sweet69

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Stalemate

So far I’ve really enjoyed the C25K however I seem to have hit a complete wall that I can’t push past. I have done two 25 minute runs with relative ease - they...

So far I’ve really enjoyed the C25K however I seem to have hit a complete wall t...

Runrunrun2020

•4 years ago

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Wk1 run 3, struggling

Just finished run 3 of wk1. To be honest running 3 times in a week is a positive as I havnt done any exercise for years. The first 2 runs I done the same...

Just finished run 3 of wk1. To be honest running 3 times in a week is a positive...

Dazfozzy

•4 years ago

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Week 2 completed

I finished week 2 this morning and felt that I could have continued. I really enjoyed the run and found I was able to run further than 2 days ago. I am tending...

I finished week 2 this morning and felt that I could have continued. I really en...

EThomas

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 completed

So that was a bit harder than expected but still done it!! 😂😂😂😂 What running trainers do people wear? If keeping at this I'm Thinking I should invest.......

So that was a bit harder than expected but still done it!! 😂😂😂😂 What running...

Chubbyboy82

•4 years ago

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Done it!

Today I finished Week 9 run 3, covering just over 6k in the 30 minute run!!! Couch to 5K is a superb way of getting back into shape and moving more. I had a...

Today I finished Week 9 run 3, covering just over 6k in the 30 minute run!!! Co...

Ray_Bourne40

Graduate•4 years ago

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Morning run - breakfast before or after?

Hey, I'm currently on WK3 Run 2. I get up, have a banana and some tea and then go off for my run. I feel ok, just a little light headed sometimes when I'm...

Hey, I'm currently on WK3 Run 2. I get up, have a banana and some tea and then g...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

Wow that was tough, especially the final 3 minute run! Feel great to have ticked off another run but it was a tough start to the day. Week 4 looks scary but...

Wow that was tough, especially the final 3 minute run! Feel great to have ticked...

WirralPhil

•4 years ago

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W3 R2 and a nightmare....

I had a nightmare tonight! Someone stole my running shoes and I had to get them back! Utmost priority! Am I becoming addicted to running? Hope so! Today, W3...

I had a nightmare tonight! Someone stole my running shoes and I had to get them ...

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K round 2

Hello lovely runners I have been away for a while and having completed the program 2 years ago I have to admit to you that I didn’t keep up the running ! So...

Hello lovely runners I have been away for a while and having completed the progr...

Superstarnewbie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Will I ever get to run 5km in 30 minutes?!?

So I have only done about 4 free runs since graduating (with a 10 day hiatus from sore calves before the last 2). I found the last run really hard going and...

So I have only done about 4 free runs since graduating (with a 10 day hiatus fro...

Rosebud67

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 worries

Feeling great having finished Week 3 yesterday. The less I thought about it in the hours leading up to it, the better I seemed to do. I also stopped carrying...

Feeling great having finished Week 3 yesterday. The less I thought about it in t...

charswee

•4 years ago

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Week 5 complete

Those 20 minutes were hard, but I didn’t stop - legs were shaking a bit at the end but walking calmed them down. Happy to have Week 5 under my belt & hoping...

Those 20 minutes were hard, but I didn’t stop - legs were shaking a bit at the e...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R1

Did my first run of week 2 and found this slightly easier than week 1! Maybe the momentum kept me going!

Did my first run of week 2 and found this slightly easier than week 1! Maybe the...

Gilliebean66

•4 years ago

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WEEK 6 RUN 3

Feeling amazing after that 25 minute run! If someone said to me 6 weeks ago that I had to run for 25 minutes I would’ve laughed in their face!!! The sense of...

Feeling amazing after that 25 minute run! If someone said to me 6 weeks ago that...

Shanleighx

•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

I was absolutely DREADING this run because running anything more then 3 mins seems impossible. But today I did it! I mean, I did it so slow that I could...

I was absolutely DREADING this run because running anything more then 3 mins see...

Yasminshah13

•4 years ago

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Running in the rain

I’ll be running W7R2 tomorrow and rain is forecast all day. Any tips as I’ve not run in the wet before ?

I’ll be running W7R2 tomorrow and rain is forecast all day. Any tips as I’ve not...

Dobbo57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Getting going is the problem...

Completed run 1 of week 1 today after my friend inspired me with her success so far on a skype call. Always struggle between wanting to do it, being...

Completed run 1 of week 1 today after my friend inspired me with her success so ...

Elc62

•4 years ago

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Post C25K runs seems harder

Just went out on another post C25K run and it seemed ALOT harder that the runs during the C25K program. Trying to warm up the same. Keep a decent pace etc. But...

Just went out on another post C25K run and it seemed ALOT harder that the runs d...

Ch0911

Graduate•4 years ago

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First time (overweight) runner!

I’ve never been able to run. I’m 29 years old and overweight not to mention very unfit! But I would love to be able to change this. I’ve completed week 1...

I’ve never been able to run. I’m 29 years old and overweight not to mention very...

running_noob

•4 years ago

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W5 R2 ✅

Should I count this as done, as to stop running on the second 8 minute run at half way. Walked for about 30 seconds and than started running about. Error was...

Should I count this as done, as to stop running on the second 8 minute run at ha...

SandraY1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk8 R3 - deflated

Really struggled today. Only managed 22:30 mins and the first session I have had to walk away from having not completed. Little disappointed to say the least....

Really struggled today. Only managed 22:30 mins and the first session I have had...

hilly191

Graduate•4 years ago

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Can I Get a Witness... ...that I’m actually running?

‪#Couchto5K Week 4 Run 3 Didn’t stretch enough before running and calves were a bit tight, but run went OK. Playlist keeping me going - today’s choice, in my...

‪#Couchto5K Week 4 Run 3 Didn’t stretch enough before running and calves were a ...

ExpatMorrisonian

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

Well after finally starting this a few months ago and getting to Week 2 run 2 on the treadmill (legs can't cope with road running) they shut all the ruddy...

Well after finally starting this a few months ago and getting to Week 2 run 2 on...

Shellygall

•4 years ago

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Shorts and t-shirt or Joggers and sweatshirt....ps plus woolly HAT!

Which is best .logic is saying for weight loss Joggers etc.but for speed conditioning..am I thinking right.

Which is best .logic is saying for weight loss Joggers etc.but for speed conditi...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Weight update :-)

I've now lost 21 lbs or 9.4 KG's since starting Couch to 5K last November which seems like quite a lot but isn't the whole story. My body shape has changed a...

I've now lost 21 lbs or 9.4 KG's since starting Couch to 5K last November which ...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running Indoors

Hi guys a weird one....but has anyone just done a run at home - within 4 walls??? Problem is childcare. Hubby is arriving home too late for me to go out and...

Hi guys a weird one....but has anyone just done a run at home - within 4 walls??...

Peet999

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

W1 R1

Well that was hard but did feel like a proper runner!

Feeling ☹️

W5R3

Week 7 Stalemate

Wk1 run 3, struggling

Week 2 completed

Week 3 run 1 completed

Done it!

Morning run - breakfast before or after?

Week 3 Run 1

W3 R2 and a nightmare....

C25K round 2

Will I ever get to run 5km in 30 minutes?!?

Week 4 worries

Week 5 complete

W2R1

WEEK 6 RUN 3

Week 4 Run 1

Running in the rain

Getting going is the problem...

Post C25K runs seems harder

First time (overweight) runner!

W5 R2 ✅

Wk8 R3 - deflated

Can I Get a Witness... ...that I’m actually running?

Week 3 Run 1

Shorts and t-shirt or Joggers and sweatshirt....ps plus woolly HAT!

Weight update :-)

Running Indoors

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