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Obese no more

5 stone 7 lost, struggling to get over the last hurdle. Decided running might be the way. Just done week one. Excited tomorrow for week two....

5 stone 7 lost, struggling to get over the last hurdle. Decided running might be...

Obesenomore

•4 years ago

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Graduation!

Who would have thought after 9 weeks that I would go from barely being able to run for a minute to running for 30+ mins. I’ve been continuing running until I...

Who would have thought after 9 weeks that I would go from barely being able to r...

Hevans1

•4 years ago

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Week 6 in full flow

Run 1 in the bag. I can see why people get caught out by this, a tough one tonight, although i have hayever a d decided to mow the lawn this afternoon, so my...

Run 1 in the bag. I can see why people get caught out by this, a tough one tonig...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just finished week 6 day 3....now for week 7...runs are getting longer!!!!

Hi All :) Have just done Week 6 run 3......it was ok...The runs i notice are getting longer, next is Week 7 day 1 is now 25 mins run all in one go......i am...

Hi All :) Have just done Week 6 run 3......it was ok...The runs i notice are ge...

julesrosamund

•4 years ago

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Week 4

First run of week 4 done. I slowed it right down as I have read on here that it is the one catches people out. I completed it as slowly as I could without...

First run of week 4 done. I slowed it right down as I have read on here that it ...

IanWell

•4 years ago

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Went for 5k

Well I’m at wk4r1 today and I completed the run no problem and then I thought to myself how much do I have left in the tank so I kept going and I kept going...

Well I’m at wk4r1 today and I completed the run no problem and then I thought t...

pegasus2512

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R2 - getting there

I had my second 25 minute run a couple of days ago and for two days including yesterday felt so TIRED AND DRAINED. Went to bed early yesterday and then this...

I had my second 25 minute run a couple of days ago and for two days including ye...

Allie22

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 help, 10% rule

Week 7 so much harder than week 6! I’ve completed run 1 and 2, having my rest days, hydrating, stretching and slowing my pace right down! Can someone explain...

Week 7 so much harder than week 6! I’ve completed run 1 and 2, having my rest d...

Tracey3547

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie Here - w3r1

Due to do week 3 run 1, tomorrow - looks quite scary have only just managed to complete week 2. I’m 56 have never been able to run, I’m quite chuffed I’ve...

Due to do week 3 run 1, tomorrow - looks quite scary have only just managed to ...

J111eth

•4 years ago

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Week7 Run2

Just completed w7r2 and it’s definitely getting better! I’m taking longer to get tired, I’m slightly faster (still pretty slow though) but pretty amazed at the...

Just completed w7r2 and it’s definitely getting better! I’m taking longer to get...

Taragreen01

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 I have met my nemesis!

Damn week 7 to hell. Week 6, run 3: I smashed it out of the park. Was nervous but managed it and actually I felt, quite easily. Well didn't I count my chickens...

Damn week 7 to hell. Week 6, run 3: I smashed it out of the park. Was nervous bu...

Johart85

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 6 R1

I’m dead. Feck that was tiring... it might be because I left a celebratory 4 days between ( Wk5 R3 ) and this one, but it’s 8pm, 4 hours on and my bones are...

I’m dead. Feck that was tiring... it might be because I left a celebratory 4 day...

scooberella

•4 years ago

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W5!

Love this forum. So positive & encouraging. Week 5 run 1 tomorrow for me. Just took a peek at the plan for the week can’t believe I will run for 20 mins at the...

Love this forum. So positive & encouraging. Week 5 run 1 tomorrow for me. Just t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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C25K Week8 Run 1

Trying this run for first time tonight. Had to come back home literally 2 minutes in due to sudden need for a wee LOL. Then tried the rest of it and felt...

Trying this run for first time tonight. Had to come back home literally 2 minute...

PinkGirl451

•4 years ago

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Need advice on new shoes please!

Today I completed wk7 R2! Can’t begin to tell you how proud I am of myself as I haven’t run that this far for about 35 years! So lockdown does have its...

Today I completed wk7 R2! Can’t begin to tell you how proud I am of myself as I ...

SlowAndSteady52

•4 years ago

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Consolidation running in the sun

Wasn’t sure I would make it out today given the sun and sand and all that, so set off to walk maybe run and see how it went. Picked an inland route which was...

Wasn’t sure I would make it out today given the sun and sand and all that, so se...

Nymahchai

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 1 🙁

Successfully ran week six run 3 although it was tiring. Two days later tried week 7 run 1 and couldn't get through it 😭 going as slow as I could, my legs...

Successfully ran week six run 3 although it was tiring. Two days later tried we...

Loisanne1

•4 years ago

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Done it w5r3

I done it bloody killed me hardest one I've done back's of my legs were milli. F day after but I'm back out tonight doing it again abit later. Thanks guys Al...

I done it bloody killed me hardest one I've done back's of my legs were milli. F...

Bg52de

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W6R3 Queen lied about length of Radio Gaga.

W6R3. App keeps crashing, so made running mix. Last song of 25mins is Radio Gaga, it had to be at least 12 minutes long. They are all are lying at it being...

W6R3. App keeps crashing, so made running mix. Last song of 25mins is Radio Gaga...

Arcx

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W7 R2

For the first time since starting my C25K journey, I didn't complete the run. I've been beating myself up about it all day. I'm really struggling with week 7!...

For the first time since starting my C25K journey, I didn't complete the run. I'...

Carolraves

•4 years ago

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Finally run 5k but aching legs

So I’m very proud to say done my first 5k run today in less than 30 minutes. I’ve been doing the couch25k which I’ve just competed this morning. My legs ache...

So I’m very proud to say done my first 5k run today in less than 30 minutes. I’v...

MicktheHibby

Graduate•4 years ago

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Amazed!!

Just finished my first 20mins without stopping. I still can't believe it!

MissUAli

•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

Just done it, felt really tired after but done it, feeling good, looking forward to an evening lazing on the sofa 👏👏

Just done it, felt really tired after but done it, feeling good, looking forward...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R3 Done

Please to say I have completed this awesome journey. This was, for me, a matter of mind over body. Michael Johnson's encouragement was invaluable at times. I...

Please to say I have completed this awesome journey. This was, for me, a matter ...

Alson

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 done!

I have just completed the 20 minutes run and I still can’t believe it, I was so sure that I would need to stop at least once halfway, but I did it all! This...

I have just completed the 20 minutes run and I still can’t believe it, I was so ...

Fran2207

•4 years ago

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WEEK 5 RUN 3 DONE 😀😀😀

Wow I've just ran for 20 mins without stopping for the first time in over 20 years. Thank you all for your encouraging messages and advice prior to this run,...

Wow I've just ran for 20 mins without stopping for the first time in over 20 yea...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 1st run 🏃‍♀️

This is the look of incredulity at having completed 30 mins without stopping 😲 when I finally stopped I had a seat on a blue splodge which is close to the...

This is the look of incredulity at having completed 30 mins without stopping 😲 ...

Eveb1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3 Oh My Stars I did it!

I am thrilled to complete this run! But I learned some useful lessons .... It prob wasn't the best run to end on an upward slope (I usually run on the flat)...

I am thrilled to complete this run! But I learned some useful lessons .... It pr...

Weeble

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R2

WOW I actually did it! I actually did two 8 minute runs without stopping. I just took it slow and surprisingly found a rhythm which I wasn’t expecting to...

WOW I actually did it! I actually did two 8 minute runs without stopping. I just...

LuckyKat123

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 R3

W5 R3 Done ✅💪 My breathing seems to be fine it’s the back of my legs that would want me to give up. I wonder if I should change my route. When my run starts...

W5 R3 Done ✅💪 My breathing seems to be fine it’s the back of my legs that would...

Piper5k

Graduate•4 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Obese no more

Graduation!

Week 6 in full flow

Just finished week 6 day 3....now for week 7...runs are getting longer!!!!

Week 4

Went for 5k

W7R2 - getting there

Week 7 help, 10% rule

Newbie Here - w3r1

Week7 Run2

Week 7 I have met my nemesis!

Wk 6 R1

W5!

C25K Week8 Run 1

Need advice on new shoes please!

Consolidation running in the sun

Week 7 run 1 🙁

Done it w5r3

W6R3 Queen lied about length of Radio Gaga.

W7 R2

Finally run 5k but aching legs

Amazed!!

Week 4 run 2

W9 R3 Done

W5R3 done!

WEEK 5 RUN 3 DONE 😀😀😀

Week 9 1st run 🏃‍♀️

W6R3 Oh My Stars I did it!

W5R2

W5 R3

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