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W9R1

I did it, last km was pretty slow but I felt a real sense of achievement, even though it's only an additional 2 minutes running I felt it. I am curious to see...

I did it, last km was pretty slow but I felt a real sense of achievement, even t...

Shwood

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posture

I've noticed when I run that I tend to lean forward. Been trying really hard to keep upright. Any one else do this?

I've noticed when I run that I tend to lean forward. Been trying really hard to ...

Go59

Graduate•4 years ago

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Every which way I seemed to be running into the wind!

That was tough. Wind in the face the whole time. Got through it though. Over half way now 💪🏃🏻‍♀️😊

That was tough. Wind in the face the whole time. Got through it though. Over hal...

Cath075

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finding your pace

I don’t know if anyone will find this useful or not but I thought I’d share. I use my Apple Watch to track my runs via the Nike run club app. It tracks...

I don’t know if anyone will find this useful or not but I thought I’d share. I u...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R1

Well this is looking good, even managed it in the wind and rain 😂 It started to pour down as I set off and it would have been so easy to turn around and come...

Well this is looking good, even managed it in the wind and rain 😂 It started to...

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Old newbie

Just finished the first run of week 2 and I’m feeling so chuffed with myself! I know it’s not much, just the beginning really, but It’s my 67th birthday soon...

Just finished the first run of week 2 and I’m feeling so chuffed with myself! I ...

Greenk

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run since graduation 😊

For the first run since graduation we chose to go and follow the Parkrun route. So pleased to have ran the full 5k in 38 minutes - without Jo - never thought I...

For the first run since graduation we chose to go and follow the Parkrun route. ...

Jak66

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK 8 R1.. What a windy one!

Well nearly didn't go out today because it is so windy and had a big downpour. But hubby persuaded me that I'd be cooler in the wind. Well I was cooler but...

Well nearly didn't go out today because it is so windy and had a big downpour. ...

Go59

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Yes i completed it this morning. I am very very slow but so proud. I would have never thought I could do this when i started

Yes i completed it this morning. I am very very slow but so proud. I would have ...

Fitat54

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 - advice on pace

I did it, I ran for 25 minutes today and I feel so good about it! And I didn’t feel extremely tired at the end which is a huge improvement for me. Also, I...

I did it, I ran for 25 minutes today and I feel so good about it! And I didn’t f...

ValeItaUk

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back to basics

Hey all Completed c25k last year but stopped over the winter. Happy to say I’ve just competed week 1 and feel great 👍 Have a good weekend

Hey all Completed c25k last year but stopped over the winter. Happy to say I’ve ...

C1984

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 Run 3 Complete!

Was feeling really down and unmotivated after failing this run yesterday. Husband came with me today (he is week 6) as moral support and we had a great run,...

Was feeling really down and unmotivated after failing this run yesterday. Husban...

Ttyne

•4 years ago

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Wk 7 challenge

Anyone else find it tough moving to the 25 minute run at week 7? I am not finding it physically too bad just not enjoying it as much without knowing I have a...

Anyone else find it tough moving to the 25 minute run at week 7? I am not findin...

Kazzer40

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6 R2 Fail!!

Really gutted. 7 min in to the first 10 min run I had a stabbing pain in the outer side of my hip and couldn’t complete the run. 24hrs later it is still...

Really gutted. 7 min in to the first 10 min run I had a stabbing pain in the out...

SuperSassy

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R3 - I did it 🎉, but how do I know if I’m ready to move on?

Well I don’t know if it was the extra rest day, my determination not to let it beat me; gritted teeth and all 😬 (must have looked odd to anyone coming the...

Well I don’t know if it was the extra rest day, my determination not to let it b...

Reliclullaby

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yes, yes, today is the GRADUATION day!!! 😁😁😁🥂🍾 Week 9 Run 3 completed!

What a journey it was... physical and mental struggle... week by week, run by run... and such a beautiful, unexpected result. I started KNOWING I WON'T be able...

What a journey it was... physical and mental struggle... week by week, run by ru...

Blackshoe76

Graduate•4 years ago

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The End of the beginning...

I have just completed run 3 of week 9 and I’m so proud of myself! I have always been a notoriously bad runner and I would have never thought I could run for...

I have just completed run 3 of week 9 and I’m so proud of myself! I have alway...

bethanyb

Graduate•4 years ago

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Faster paced 5km

I’ve just finished week 6 and am looking to the future. I’m a slow runner and will probably complete my 5km in around 45 minutes. Has anyone used this app to...

I’ve just finished week 6 and am looking to the future. I’m a slow runner and wi...

ml02ljd

•4 years ago

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I’m back! W6R2 complete after injury 🥳

After having about 2 weeks rest due to a ligament strain I’m back and feeling better than ever 😁 Although my pace was unsurprisingly slower, I didn’t bother...

After having about 2 weeks rest due to a ligament strain I’m back and feeling be...

Bumblebee26

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 Run 3 ✅

Wow! That was hard work! Note to self, don’t wear a cap when it’s blowing a hoolie! That was the hardest run of the 3 this week, but I’ve managed to run a bit...

Wow! That was hard work! Note to self, don’t wear a cap when it’s blowing a hool...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Wk7R2

The first run of week 7 was a struggle for me as it was very sunny and I tired out quickly. I focused on hydration for the last few days and completed run 2...

The first run of week 7 was a struggle for me as it was very sunny and I tired o...

Needtoslim

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Mental block?!?

A few days ago I ran W9R1, 30 mins, it’s was obviously a challenge but I did it. However I attempted W9R2, 30 mins again, this morning and I failed it? I just...

A few days ago I ran W9R1, 30 mins, it’s was obviously a challenge but I did it....

Catmair13

•4 years ago

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My little update...

I used C25K about a year ago but didn’t get very far. I’ve started up again and just wanted to share my story. January 2019 I was just on the 300lb mark at 23...

I used C25K about a year ago but didn’t get very far. I’ve started up again and ...

Panda95

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 complete - most comfortable 5k yet.

So I listened to the advice I've received on here and focussed less on distance and more on running at a comfortable pace to build endurance. It worked! There...

So I listened to the advice I've received on here and focussed less on distance ...

jcflash

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

I finished week 5 run 3 at 7am with the wind blowing straight in my face for the first half of the run. Managed to run up a steep hill with as well early in...

I finished week 5 run 3 at 7am with the wind blowing straight in my face for the...

EThomas

Graduate•4 years ago

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Possible Knee replacement in few years- to run or not to run????

Hi, Apologies for long post. I completed couch 25k last year and did really well running all year. Before Christmas I noticed a hard growth on the side of...

Hi, Apologies for long post. I completed couch 25k last year and did really we...

Kimbov

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W6 R2 Feeling 💪😂🏃🏽‍♀️

Was supposed to do this one yesterday but I wasn't as brave as most of you on here. Fair weather runner, that's me ☀️🏃🏽‍♀️ Wasn't very motivated today...

Was supposed to do this one yesterday but I wasn't as brave as most of you on he...

ChampGran

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5/r3. feeling very proud!

Crikey- just run for 20 minutes, never thought I do be doing that 5 weeks ago. I’ve followed the fab advice you lovely folk have been kind enough to give. I...

Crikey- just run for 20 minutes, never thought I do be doing that 5 weeks ago. ...

MrsSchnauzerSmith

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2 - Can I....should I?!

Hello! I was majorly pleased with myself on Thursday for pushing on when I was ready to collapse (within the first quarter of the run!) but I completed it! I'm...

Hello! I was majorly pleased with myself on Thursday for pushing on when I was r...

Maximus79

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Its tough out there.

So I did my first 'recovery run' on Monday. I was happy with my 20 minutes. Although it was way off my normal pace, I did it. And no pains or niggles since...

So I did my first 'recovery run' on Monday. I was happy with my 20 minutes. Alth...

RunningMigster

Graduate•4 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

W9R1

Posture

Every which way I seemed to be running into the wind!

Finding your pace

W4 R1

Old newbie

First run since graduation 😊

WK 8 R1.. What a windy one!

Week 6 run 3

Week 6 Run 3 - advice on pace

Back to basics

Week 8 Run 3 Complete!

Wk 7 challenge

Wk6 R2 Fail!!

W4 R3 - I did it 🎉, but how do I know if I’m ready to move on?

Yes, yes, today is the GRADUATION day!!! 😁😁😁🥂🍾 Week 9 Run 3 completed!

The End of the beginning...

Faster paced 5km

I’m back! W6R2 complete after injury 🥳

Week 8 Run 3 ✅

Wk7R2

Mental block?!?

My little update...

Week 8 complete - most comfortable 5k yet.

Week 5 run 3

Possible Knee replacement in few years- to run or not to run????

W6 R2 Feeling 💪😂🏃🏽‍♀️

W5/r3. feeling very proud!

W1R2 - Can I....should I?!

Its tough out there.

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