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Still struggling

I graduated last august (I think) but did it all on a treadmill so I transferred outside in October starting at W5. I have run the odd 30 minutes but seem to...

I graduated last august (I think) but did it all on a treadmill so I transferred...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run 💨

First run done! Tough but the first step is the hardest they say! 🏃🏻‍♂️

Hmfc1874

•4 years ago

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Back and Knee 😕

Hello everyone, So basically when I run I feel a ache/tightness in my lower back, but this is only for the first “run” once I stop to walk and start the next...

Hello everyone, So basically when I run I feel a ache/tightness in my lower bac...

Diego372

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Holy Smoke ...I cant believe it. I made it . 7 weeks ago if you had told me a 50 year old not run for 10 years and not much before that ...would be able to run...

Holy Smoke ...I cant believe it. I made it . 7 weeks ago if you had told me a 50...

MrChicken

Graduate•4 years ago

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Isolation ends, hooray

I had to isolate for two weeks and did my first run since then. I was on Week5 Run 3. But I decided to restart at week 4. It went better than I thought it...

I had to isolate for two weeks and did my first run since then. I was on Week5 R...

Wobblyrunner

•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

I did this run a couple of hours ago and struggled despite not expecting to smash it after last week. Even adopting my usual approach of slow and steady does...

I did this run a couple of hours ago and struggled despite not expecting to smas...

Birdlady64

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woo hoo

I finally completed coach to 5k Week 9 run 3 done n dusted Feeling happy

Laura242

•4 years ago

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Feeling hopeful

So I have 1 run left on week 3 and despite going well I developed calf cramp! I had to give up at the end of week 2 a month ago due to having excruciating...

So I have 1 run left on week 3 and despite going well I developed calf cramp! I ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 completed!!

I was quite positive 😊 about Fridays run as I had seemed to crack the right place throughout week 4. I was super proud to manage the run but woke up the next...

I was quite positive 😊 about Fridays run as I had seemed to crack the right pla...

Fitformentalhealth

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3

Completed week 7 today. Had to take a few extra days of rest so was a bit worried I wouldn’t complete today’s 25 minutes but I’m glad to say I did. had a hitch...

Completed week 7 today. Had to take a few extra days of rest so was a bit worrie...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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WK 9 R3 done - yeh!

I didn't think I would ever get to this point, but I've had my stubborn head on and have been out every other day, come rain or shine, since close to the start...

I didn't think I would ever get to this point, but I've had my stubborn head on ...

Jojoarnie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Almorr's neighbours dog Holly

This is Holly, my neighbour's dog, I take her a 30 minute walk every day at 2 o'clock even like today when I ran a 10K earlier, Holly is quite a strong dog and...

This is Holly, my neighbour's dog, I take her a 30 minute walk every day at 2 o'...

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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Silver runner alert Cto5k

Ok, so I’ve never ever done any running. Well, maybe I ran for a bus in 1966! I’m at a time when I find myself unexpectedly alone and need to feel good about...

Ok, so I’ve never ever done any running. Well, maybe I ran for a bus in 1966! I’...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5 K

Hello all, I just have a question about the couch to 5 k program. Can someone please explain to me how you add your own music to the program? Thank you

Hello all, I just have a question about the couch to 5 k program. Can someone pl...

elkhunter

•4 years ago

1 Reply

What Atrocity?

What atrocity in London?

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 7 complete 😝💪

Run 3 of week 7 completed, and was a much stronger run than the previous 2. I was back in my morning routine of running and I believe I need to stick to this...

Run 3 of week 7 completed, and was a much stronger run than the previous 2. I wa...

Needtoslim

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3 done! In the rain!

I am on such a high right now! I ran the full 25 minutes today of W6R3 with no problems whatsoever! In the rain!! I think the rain actually distracted me...

I am on such a high right now! I ran the full 25 minutes today of W6R3 with no ...

Catwise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just completed Wk 3. Took a peek at Wk 4 and I want to cry 😂😩

Hey guys! Finally done with Week 3 and I actually enjoyed it, despite the dread of thinking I would not possible be able to run that long 😂 Super happy to...

Hey guys! Finally done with Week 3 and I actually enjoyed it, despite the dread...

Krummunde

•4 years ago

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I don’t need Micheal!

Sorry Michael.. I don’t need you any more! 😜 My first free run 4.6k just to music .. took a new route and loved it!!

Sorry Michael.. I don’t need you any more! 😜 My first free run 4.6k just to mus...

Bumblebee43

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R3

I have just completed w1r3 and feel rather proud of myself also feel very proud of my 8 year old baby girl running with me and giving me lots of encouragement...

I have just completed w1r3 and feel rather proud of myself also feel very proud ...

Joey_74

•4 years ago

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W8R1 5.1k Achieved

I've just started week 8 and managed to break that magical 5k number achieving 5.1k avg speed 7.4 km Huge thx to everyone on here for helping me on my journey...

I've just started week 8 and managed to break that magical 5k number achieving 5...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Weight loss

At what stage are people finding they are losing weight doing C25K. I am on week 6 and still weigh the same although feeling fitter 😊

At what stage are people finding they are losing weight doing C25K. I am on week...

RAH1

•4 years ago

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Wk1 run1 ...again

So after a disastrous start I tried again today got further then last time before my back gave in but still not great I think it may take me longer then 9...

So after a disastrous start I tried again today got further then last time befor...

Lokiamericanbully

•4 years ago

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Wrk 3 done

Start week 4 Tuesday 3mins run to 5 seems daunting.75 with mild COPD (bronchial ,legacy of when I smoked)spoked to GP by Telephone wasn’t sure how far I should...

Start week 4 Tuesday 3mins run to 5 seems daunting.75 with mild COPD (bronchial ...

Bernied45

•4 years ago

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I ‘ve done it ! what now?

So I did my last run of couch25k this morning .. I’m still shuffle along slowly and still don’t see myself as a natural runner, but am also addicted and...

So I did my last run of couch25k this morning .. I’m still shuffle along slowly ...

Leytonunfitrunner

•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Completed this morning before they sun got really hot. 2 weeks ago there was no way I could run 3 minutes (twice). But it it and felt surprisingly good. Next...

Completed this morning before they sun got really hot. 2 weeks ago there was no...

Sunnytom

Graduate•4 years ago

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Achilles tendon.

Hi all. Advice please. Finished run 3 week 2. My Achilles tendons hurt like hell. Due to run today but can't. What have I done/can I now do? Thanks.

Hi all. Advice please. Finished run 3 week 2. My Achilles tendons hurt like hell...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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About to do Week 4... scared

I don’t know what has me so worried. I ran a 5k last year so I know I have it in me but, after a knee injury, I stopped running for a while. I decided to start...

I don’t know what has me so worried. I ran a 5k last year so I know I have it in...

ReservoirJogs

Graduate•4 years ago

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What is the average run length at week 9?

I’m hoping to graduate this week. I know distance and pace aren’t important, but I am very slow...

I’m hoping to graduate this week. I know distance and pace aren’t important, b...

Florentine

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 of couch to 5k

Proud of myself and started week 4 yesterday! It’s definitely got a lot harder, how is everyone else finding it? I’ve never been much of a runner but trying...

Proud of myself and started week 4 yesterday! It’s definitely got a lot harder, ...

Cordelia101

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Still struggling

First run 💨

Back and Knee 😕

Week 8 Run 1

Isolation ends, hooray

Week 6 run 1

Woo hoo

Feeling hopeful

Week 5 run 1 completed!!

W7R3

WK 9 R3 done - yeh!

Almorr's neighbours dog Holly

Silver runner alert Cto5k

Couch to 5 K

What Atrocity?

Week 7 complete 😝💪

W6R3 done! In the rain!

Just completed Wk 3. Took a peek at Wk 4 and I want to cry 😂😩

I don’t need Micheal!

W1R3

W8R1 5.1k Achieved

Weight loss

Wk1 run1 ...again

Wrk 3 done

I ‘ve done it ! what now?

Week 3 run 1

Achilles tendon.

About to do Week 4... scared

What is the average run length at week 9?

Week 4 of couch to 5k

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