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WK5R1 Lost Jo Whiley

Well...I don’t know what happened there? I use ear buds with iPhone 11 plus Spotify playlist, C25K app and MapMyRun app. Did first 5 min walk then 3 min walk...

Well...I don’t know what happened there? I use ear buds with iPhone 11 plus Spot...

Westie4

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 4 r 1 finally!

Just completed week 4 run 1 and loved it! I took a week off between wk 3 and 4 after developing a painful knee during week 3. After resting, strengthening,...

Just completed week 4 run 1 and loved it! I took a week off between wk 3 and 4 ...

Iamaki74

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK5 Run3

Probably this run gets the most posts! It is a milestone. I completed mine this morning. I feel over the moon! I actually found the 2nd half of the run easier...

Probably this run gets the most posts! It is a milestone. I completed mine this ...

SquareBear

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk1 Run 2

Good morning all!! So I am supposed to do my second run today but I have noticed my shins are aching. I thought I had good running shoes but worried I might...

Good morning all!! So I am supposed to do my second run today but I have notice...

May1621

•4 years ago

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W9R2

Just had a lovely run, probably one of the most enjoyable I’ve had during the programme.I decided to mix it up again, just run without planning a route and...

Just had a lovely run, probably one of the most enjoyable I’ve had during the pr...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk1, R2

EDIT : My first time out I was too fast and too big a stride. I slow jogged today and what a difference! Heart rate not through the roof, breathing harder than...

EDIT : My first time out I was too fast and too big a stride. I slow jogged toda...

Mojojojo71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Start of week 6

Good morning, up early and the hardest run so far to motivate myself to get out and do it, it would have been so easy to snooze the alarm. But I got up and...

Good morning, up early and the hardest run so far to motivate myself to get out...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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My first day

It was my first day yesterday. So unfit, but I already knew that. Can't remember how many years it's been since I've done any kind of exercise at all. I'm 63,...

It was my first day yesterday. So unfit, but I already knew that. Can't remember...

familyfirst1957

•4 years ago

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Struggling to complete my consolidation runs (low energy & stitches)

Hi guys, I’m currently on my second week of consolidation runs and I suddenly can’t do it anymore. Around week 8 I developed strong aches throughout legs. A...

Hi guys, I’m currently on my second week of consolidation runs and I suddenly ca...

mayuz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Am I too unfit to do this?

Completed first run today. Was quite shocked by my pounding heart which took quite a while to calm down! Is that normal? Does it get any better. Am I too unfit...

Completed first run today. Was quite shocked by my pounding heart which took qui...

Mallory56

•4 years ago

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Wk 6 Run 3

Just ran for 25 minutes at a fairly steady pace, could carried on running for a few more minutes too. Really pleased to get this far as I was struggling to run...

Just ran for 25 minutes at a fairly steady pace, could carried on running for a ...

Blythyn75

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 2

Out again! A warm day here. I really felt like stopping but didn’t! After 5 minutes, I felt better, but again started to struggle just after the half way...

Out again! A warm day here. I really felt like stopping but didn’t! After 5 m...

EPMcM

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5 Run3

20 minutes straight. DONE That is all I want to say 💪🏾

scooberella

•4 years ago

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Headphones/Earbuds

Just a quick question, do any of you run with earbuds? Want to give them a try but worried I’ll lose one!! Currently using Marshall over the earphone which...

Just a quick question, do any of you run with earbuds? Want to give them a try ...

Chicken1966

Graduate•4 years ago

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4.5k...

....and I'm still gaining weight! I'm back up to 129kg!

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 - Second Attempt!!

I did it! Second attempt at the first run and I did it! Even more amazingly I actually enjoyed it. Can’t wait for the next one 💪🏻

I did it! Second attempt at the first run and I did it! Even more amazingly I ac...

Weenie92

•4 years ago

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Week 8 👍🏻

Done! Hurray! Week 9 here I come!🏃‍♀️

Symi

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK3R1

Leg pain completely stopped me on this run. Did the 90 seconds and first 3 minutes really well, running 3 minutes did not phase me at all but as soon as I...

Leg pain completely stopped me on this run. Did the 90 seconds and first 3 minut...

esmerice

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 is this right???

Completed Week 5 Run 2 this morning which was two 8 min runs. Looked at Run 3 on week 5 and it says you run for 20 mins? Is this correct?

Completed Week 5 Run 2 this morning which was two 8 min runs. Looked at Run 3 on...

Foxy1980

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K - week 4 run 1

Wow! I’m 17 stone and never thought I’d get this far. The 5 minute section really played on my mind never mind having to do it twice! My breathing is much...

Wow! I’m 17 stone and never thought I’d get this far. The 5 minute section reall...

Footy71

•4 years ago

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Earphones

Any recommendations for earphones, tried apple EarPods but kept falling out! Looking for some that can either hook over ear or go over the ears also need built...

Any recommendations for earphones, tried apple EarPods but kept falling out! Loo...

Djphotography

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

It’s amazing how the plan gets you ready for the challenge of each new week. Week 8 Run 1 done and I can see the finish line in sight. First real stitch today...

It’s amazing how the plan gets you ready for the challenge of each new week. Wee...

struass

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1, Take 2 tomorrow

After an aborted attempt on Monday due to app glitch, I'm looking forward to having another go at Wk6 Run1 tomorrow. Feeling excited and apprehensive in...

After an aborted attempt on Monday due to app glitch, I'm looking forward to hav...

ChampGran

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 completed!

Wow! I’ve just completed week 6 and ran for 25mins non stop! I can’t say it was easy (or enjoyable!) but I did it! Six weeks ago would have been almost...

Wow! I’ve just completed week 6 and ran for 25mins non stop! I can’t say it was ...

Taragreen01

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

After running 20 minutes in a row last Sunday and loving it, I thought that the first run in week 6 would have been ok...but I found it so hard! I really had...

After running 20 minutes in a row last Sunday and loving it, I thought that the ...

ValeItaUk

Graduate•4 years ago

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Only week 9 left!

Today I completed week 8, run 3. When I did this programme before I got to week 8, run 2, so my other goal (apart from finishing) was to go further than I did...

Today I completed week 8, run 3. When I did this programme before I got to week...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•4 years ago

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I think it’s getting more difficult...

Hi everyone. I’m feeling a bit deflated. I’ve just come in from my fourth consolidation run, so appreciate it’s still early days in my running journey, but it...

Hi everyone. I’m feeling a bit deflated. I’ve just come in from my fourth consol...

Nicky_F

Graduate•4 years ago

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Start of week 9 - can I have a week off without losing progress?

Hi! I'm due my week 9 run 1 tomorrow (30mins) but my shins are feeling a bit painful from running. I don't want to make them any worse, so would it be okay if...

Hi! I'm due my week 9 run 1 tomorrow (30mins) but my shins are feeling a bit pai...

amber_lw

•4 years ago

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Happy happy happy!

I do happy! Dreading today’s run as only slept half the night so felt shattered. I have found though when I don’t feel like it if I scroll through here and see...

I do happy! Dreading today’s run as only slept half the night so felt shattered....

Mrs-Wookie

•4 years ago

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Week 9

How many graduates didn’t manage 5k? I’m not near a sub 30 minutes yet and not sure I ever will be. I feel a bit deflated to be honest. Please tell me I’m not...

How many graduates didn’t manage 5k? I’m not near a sub 30 minutes yet and not s...

kirsty69jo

Graduate•4 years ago

24 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

WK5R1 Lost Jo Whiley

Wk 4 r 1 finally!

WK5 Run3

Wk1 Run 2

W9R2

Wk1, R2

Start of week 6

My first day

Struggling to complete my consolidation runs (low energy & stitches)

Am I too unfit to do this?

Wk 6 Run 3

Consolidation Run 2

Wk5 Run3

Headphones/Earbuds

4.5k...

Week 1 Run 1 - Second Attempt!!

Week 8 👍🏻

WK3R1

Week 5 Run 3 is this right???

C25K - week 4 run 1

Earphones

Week 8 Run 1

Week 6 Run 1, Take 2 tomorrow

W6 completed!

Week 6 Run 1

Only week 9 left!

I think it’s getting more difficult...

Start of week 9 - can I have a week off without losing progress?

Happy happy happy!

Week 9

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