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W6R3

Finally did this run after having a couple of days off. I knew I would achieve the time running and am following my heart rate more then speed or distance so I...

Finally did this run after having a couple of days off. I knew I would achieve t...

amaclennan

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

Where’s the sun gone? Felt like winter! No likey! Pace wasn’t too bad, but I didn’t feel in my comfort zone, today! Ran in different socks! I’ll blame them!...

Where’s the sun gone? Felt like winter! No likey! Pace wasn’t too bad, but I d...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 7 started

Really pleased, week 7, run 1 completed and even managed to speed up for the last half although proud to say still slow. Confidence rising by the run and this...

Really pleased, week 7, run 1 completed and even managed to speed up for the las...

EngFan

Graduate•4 years ago

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I remember when...

Sarah Millican used to tell me to 'keep going, only 30 seconds left', you're doing really well'. I was convinced whatever stopwatch she was using was broken...

Sarah Millican used to tell me to 'keep going, only 30 seconds left', you're doi...

The_Fat_Controller

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 - what a struggle?!

Hey guys. So I’ve just got back from run 2 of week 7 and it was the hardest run I have done so far. What a struggle. I’ve never felt like giving up on any of...

Hey guys. So I’ve just got back from run 2 of week 7 and it was the hardest run ...

Katieruns123

•4 years ago

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Changing where you run - and finding new favourite routes :)

I started C-to-5k at the start of Feb 2020 as a total newbie to running, and ran my course around a gorgeous lake/parkland. Three-and-a-half circuits of the...

I started C-to-5k at the start of Feb 2020 as a total newbie to running, and ran...

pippkins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Was getting bit worked up about this beforehand but decided if I had to stop , I would just pause the app, catch my breath and go again BUT , I did not stop!!...

Was getting bit worked up about this beforehand but decided if I had to stop , I...

bkarm

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2

Glad to report that this was much better than w6R1 ! I walked really fast in the warm up to get my heart rate up so it wasn't so difficult to start jogging. I...

Glad to report that this was much better than w6R1 ! I walked really fast in the...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Excited

next run will be on Friday and starting wk 9 ..3 runs to go

Gwynnie76

Graduate•4 years ago

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Amazing, I just Finished!

I graduated today. Its just such an amazing feeling of achievement. Im still not very fast I suppose its barely more than a jog, but i do a little spurt at...

I graduated today. Its just such an amazing feeling of achievement. Im still...

Blenheim11

Graduate•4 years ago

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Today I beat the hill 💪

I'm feeling quite chuffed with myself today. My running routes up until now have been quite repetitive with lots of criss-crossing and back-tracking to avoid...

I'm feeling quite chuffed with myself today. My running routes up until now have...

Woollyweaver

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1

Well again, success (yay) , took care to not overstretch myself as, on paper, this looked easier than W5R3 , although I have to say I didn't find W6R1 harder...

Well again, success (yay) , took care to not overstretch myself as, on paper, th...

Poca

•4 years ago

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5k run for what would of been Mums 81st Birthday

Well did a 5k maintenance run on Mums 81st Birthday to the tunes of the Mavericks, a bit quicker not by much, a day earlier than normal as actually got to go...

Well did a 5k maintenance run on Mums 81st Birthday to the tunes of the Maverick...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Strava advice pls

Ive just completed week 8, run 2 and I decided to download Strava for todays run. I was hoping to separate out the running and walking segment times. I chose...

Ive just completed week 8, run 2 and I decided to download Strava for todays run...

PP77

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 😅

Hi my first time posting on here but I’m following the programme with my 11 year old son - today we both found the first 8 minute run really enjoyable once we...

Hi my first time posting on here but I’m following the programme with my 11 year...

Runwithson

Graduate•4 years ago

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Bored...

I feel a little bored of doing the couch to 5k running now and looking for some motivation... anyone got any?

I feel a little bored of doing the couch to 5k running now and looking for some ...

_mchaplin_

•4 years ago

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Week 7, run 1 (take two) Happiness is...

Brand new trainers that make you feel like you're running on air (almost). Finding out you're local park is open again (although I think the dog was probably...

Brand new trainers that make you feel like you're running on air (almost). Findi...

Michrun

•4 years ago

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W3r2 🥱😴😴

Tired this morning spent lots of time faffing about. Resigned myself to having a bad run but still having one. Finally manage to get out of the house and it...

Tired this morning spent lots of time faffing about. Resigned myself to having a...

HappyNoodle

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25k

Well my second attempt at c25k. Am now about to start w5. Have been running round the hotel gardens the past 4 weeks. Am struggling have to say.

Well my second attempt at c25k. Am now about to start w5. Have been running roun...

Ghandifroome

•4 years ago

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Week 7 speed

Hi all, I did W7R1 yesterday! I actually really enjoyed it and am looking forward to my next run (never thought I’d be saying that 🤣). I really want to push...

Hi all, I did W7R1 yesterday! I actually really enjoyed it and am looking forwar...

emilyb95

Graduate•4 years ago

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Coronavirus update

I posted the other day, that my daughter an NHS worker has had a test. It's come back positive, thankfully she's not too ill with it, more like a horrible...

I posted the other day, that my daughter an NHS worker has had a test. It's come...

Wobblyrunner

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Hi! Another run smashed right outta the park!! It seems like since the beginning of week 3 I my body is coping really well with what this course is giving me...

Hi! Another run smashed right outta the park!! It seems like since the beginnin...

happytanya2

•4 years ago

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Wk 7 Run 2 finished - close to graduation but don't want to leave! Am I mad?

I think it was around week 5 that I realised I was kinda enjoying the pathetic shambling I laughingly call a 'light jog'. I looked forward to the next run and...

I think it was around week 5 that I realised I was kinda enjoying the pathetic s...

Saladays

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R3 Completed!

Went on my final week 2 run yesterday evening, it went so well. A little bit of calf pain but pushed through, felt really good at the end. A little bit of pins...

Went on my final week 2 run yesterday evening, it went so well. A little bit of ...

esmerice

•4 years ago

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Shoe Help

Morning all, In the absence of proper running shops, does anyone have any idea about you to self analyse my running style? I had my gait analysed years ago...

Morning all, In the absence of proper running shops, does anyone have any idea ...

Joeys86

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tech Issues C25K

Somehow messed up the app/podcast. Done 2 x Week 7 Runs but only Run 2 showing on Progress Chart. How do I add Run 1.

Somehow messed up the app/podcast. Done 2 x Week 7 Runs but only Run 2 showing o...

YayRunner

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Consolidation run 5

Nice little 4 k run this morning nice and cool .knocked 1.30 off my best time as well still not fast but I don’t really care .all four km were within 5 secs of...

Nice little 4 k run this morning nice and cool .knocked 1.30 off my best time as...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Struggling to get motivated

My leg hurts .... have a shattered plated and screwed ankle and lower leg, and a dodgy weak knee - other leg is fine!! I walk loads, ride horses, but am...

My leg hurts .... have a shattered plated and screwed ankle and lower leg, and a...

Jasminesmother

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W5 R2 - I actually did it!!

So, I’m very new to this running lark and decided to use lockdown as a chance to achieve something and try and get into running (husband raves about it all the...

So, I’m very new to this running lark and decided to use lockdown as a chance to...

50somethingmum

Graduate•4 years ago

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A massive thank you

I’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who gave me advice the other day about my sore knees and how to deal with them. Today I smashed w3r2 with all...

I’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who gave me advice the other day...

Biggirlsmall

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

W6R3

Week 7 Run 1

Week 7 started

I remember when...

Week 7 Run 2 - what a struggle?!

Changing where you run - and finding new favourite routes :)

Week 5 run 3

W6R2

Excited

Amazing, I just Finished!

Today I beat the hill 💪

W6R1

5k run for what would of been Mums 81st Birthday

Strava advice pls

Week 5 run 2 😅

Bored...

Week 7, run 1 (take two) Happiness is...

W3r2 🥱😴😴

C25k

Week 7 speed

Coronavirus update

Week 5 run 2

Wk 7 Run 2 finished - close to graduation but don't want to leave! Am I mad?

W2R3 Completed!

Shoe Help

Tech Issues C25K

Consolidation run 5

Struggling to get motivated

W5 R2 - I actually did it!!

A massive thank you

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