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Week 4 run 1 - hotter than hot!

Wow! That felt like a step up from last week. Not sure the temperature helped either. Still it’s in the bag, but I’m going to get confused as it’s Sunday...

Wow! That felt like a step up from last week. Not sure the temperature helped ...

Reggit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Well I never...

Can't believe I completed W3R3 this morning & with a smile on my face. I really had to push myself 3 weeks ago on day 1. But as times gone on I'm beginning to...

Can't believe I completed W3R3 this morning & with a smile on my face. I really ...

Rusty_Junction

•4 years ago

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Sweaty!!

I’ve just completed my first run of week 8. That feeling of pride and achievement is incredible! In this glorious weather it was certainly tough going but I...

I’ve just completed my first run of week 8. That feeling of pride and achievemen...

gracer1

•4 years ago

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Lockdown Graduation

Promised my son , who is locked down away at uni that at I would do my graduation run on his 22nd birthday as we have to spend it apart this year and managed...

Promised my son , who is locked down away at uni that at I would do my graduati...

RaineyH

Graduate•4 years ago

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We’ve Graduated Today 🥳

Hubbie and I completed Week 9 Run 3 this morning to finally graduate from the programme. It’s taken us a while longer than the 9 weeks as we’ve had a couple of...

Hubbie and I completed Week 9 Run 3 this morning to finally graduate from the pr...

Jayne2153e

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 consolidation

I’ve run three times. First was 20 minutes just to enjoy myself! Second was with the app and did W9 30 minute run at a slow pace that helped me to graduation....

I’ve run three times. First was 20 minutes just to enjoy myself! Second was wit...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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The Glory Of Pacing Yourself.

Week8 Run1, learnt my lesson from the last run. So took it nice and easy from the get go. Have changed to Laura for Week 8 and was able to lift the pace...

Week8 Run1, learnt my lesson from the last run. So took it nice and easy from th...

Guru10

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 8 R1: worst run ever but I learned from it!

Posting this a few days late but started a new physical job and my body basically was not used to it. Next day tried to run and OH MY GOD! A lot of tension on...

Posting this a few days late but started a new physical job and my body basicall...

Ellieashbeckbeans

Graduate•4 years ago

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Struggling to finish Week 5 run#2 for 8 minutes

Hey everyone, hope you're enjoying the sunshine in UK, or wherever you are in the world! I started the Couch to 5K programme a few weeks back and reached week...

Hey everyone, hope you're enjoying the sunshine in UK, or wherever you are in th...

mohitjoshi1501

•4 years ago

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W9R3 - Graduation!!!

Well what can I say... absolutely over the moon to have graduated C25K. What a journey it has been. Before I started this programme I could just about run for...

Well what can I say... absolutely over the moon to have graduated C25K. What a j...

jcflash

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just did infamous W5R3 .... 🥵🥵

Wow. It was a mental challenge. Got stitch. The middle bit was the best. Don’t think I could run any slower. Did it though 💪🏃🏻‍♀️🌟👏

Wow. It was a mental challenge. Got stitch. The middle bit was the best. Don’t ...

Cath075

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

This is my first post so hi all. I am feeling just a little bit proud today as am into my second week of C25K and am still going! Having never done anything...

This is my first post so hi all. I am feeling just a little bit proud today as a...

TenaciousDeb

Graduate•4 years ago

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What is a reasonable time to run 5K

I've just finished Week 8, it's not easy but I did it ! I'm 67 and haven't run for over 40 years - so please don't let age stop you from going for it! I'm...

I've just finished Week 8, it's not easy but I did it ! I'm 67 and haven't run...

feeling-good

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk7 done

At last done wk 7, 1.61 mile 15.63 pace how slow is that🐢🐢🐌🐌

Jillb141

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week one - run 2

Just completed my second run of week one. Definitely easier. Not physically, that was exactly the same and still tough, but mentally easier. I was prepared...

Just completed my second run of week one. Definitely easier. Not physically, th...

Runner_P

Graduate•4 years ago

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Need happy vibes for tomorrow! 💕

Hello all! Hope you are all doing amazing and enjoying your running! Been a bit of a pants couple of weeks, head wasn’t in it at all ☹️ my knee was giving me...

Hello all! Hope you are all doing amazing and enjoying your running! Been a bit ...

Jodiebee

•4 years ago

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Taking the long route... Week 9

Yesterday I ran the first run in week 9. My progress has slowed again after a flare up of a medical issue - I'm expecting to be in soon for a minor op, nothing...

Yesterday I ran the first run in week 9. My progress has slowed again after a fl...

Chocs_away

Graduate•4 years ago

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Who wears a heart monitor strap?

I'm wondering how these feel when you're running, do they stay put? Can your breath properly? Are they sweaty? Ladies - how do they work with a bra, my Shock...

I'm wondering how these feel when you're running, do they stay put? Can your bre...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK7R1 DONE !

Well decided I would go a bit later in the morning for this run, I must say it was good and seeing more Joggers around was welcoming and a few as they jogged...

Well decided I would go a bit later in the morning for this run, I must say it w...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 ✅

Still in shock that I managed to run for 20 minutes. Normally run at lunchtime (I’m not a morning person) but as it’s so hot went out earlier. It was tough but...

Still in shock that I managed to run for 20 minutes. Normally run at lunchtime (...

AllezAllezAllez

•4 years ago

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W6R2

Bit warm for that so should have got out of bed earlier! I have set my own playlist for running - an odd mix from Carpenters to Black Eyed Peas. Those of a...

Bit warm for that so should have got out of bed earlier! I have set my own play...

Geographyrocks

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 done!

Just finished W8R3. Felt a LITTLE easier . breathing better though my legs are still letting the side down a bit. However Week 9 here I come! Was a bit...

Just finished W8R3. Felt a LITTLE easier . breathing better though my legs are ...

Runbird

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1 Starting Stopping Again

W6R1 toady, thinking of heading out earlier while it's still a bit cool. Looking at the schedule I think it might feel a bit strange stopping after five...

W6R1 toady, thinking of heading out earlier while it's still a bit cool. Looking...

Doko58

Graduate•4 years ago

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What to do about v bad hay fever??

Can anyone recommend something. I’m taking meds already obvs. Also put Vaseline around my nose. Mine’s horrendous and I don’t want it to put me off running...

Can anyone recommend something. I’m taking meds already obvs. Also put Vaseline ...

Cath075

Graduate•4 years ago

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Return of the Grump 9.2

Not too bad today, all set to complete for the second time in 2nd June 👍😍

ForestGrump63

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R2 going slower 🐌

So just done W2R2. Strava said it was a bit slower (9.59 vs 10.42 km/h) and I ran less far (2.83vs2.74km). Which I guess is good huh 🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌 🤣. My back...

So just done W2R2. Strava said it was a bit slower (9.59 vs 10.42 km/h) and I ra...

Grannyasbo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 ✅🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Run 2 week 5 complete. Two 8 minute runs = 16 mins, so to prepare for run 3 that’s 4 mins longer no break.... yep I can do it. Feels good had a slight...

Run 2 week 5 complete. Two 8 minute runs = 16 mins, so to prepare for run 3 that...

Natsuwa

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run.

Great run again this morning week 7 finished start week 8 on Tuesday rest day tomorrow.well chuffed with myself.😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

Great run again this morning week 7 finished start week 8 on Tuesday rest day to...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K Graduate

Yay, I’ve done it 😊. I did my final run this morning and did 3.79K in the 30 minutes of running. Next step is to see if I can build up to running 5K in 30...

Yay, I’ve done it 😊. I did my final run this morning and did 3.79K in the 30 mi...

Kitty2206

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5r1 done.

Well it’s hot out there and it’s my first morning run and it felt great. Definitely the longer runs are about mindset and believing that you can do it. Good...

Well it’s hot out there and it’s my first morning run and it felt great. Definit...

pegasus2512

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Week 4 run 1 - hotter than hot!

Well I never...

Sweaty!!

Lockdown Graduation

We’ve Graduated Today 🥳

Week 1 consolidation

The Glory Of Pacing Yourself.

Wk 8 R1: worst run ever but I learned from it!

Struggling to finish Week 5 run#2 for 8 minutes

W9R3 - Graduation!!!

Just did infamous W5R3 .... 🥵🥵

Week 2 Run 2

What is a reasonable time to run 5K

Wk7 done

Week one - run 2

Need happy vibes for tomorrow! 💕

Taking the long route... Week 9

Who wears a heart monitor strap?

WK7R1 DONE !

Week 5 Run 3 ✅

W6R2

Week 8 done!

W6R1 Starting Stopping Again

What to do about v bad hay fever??

Return of the Grump 9.2

W2R2 going slower 🐌

Week 5 Run 2 ✅🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Run.

Couch to 5K Graduate

Wk5r1 done.

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