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Smashed it!

I just completed week 9 run 3! So chuffed with myself’ never thought I would be able to run! Thanks to all the help And encouragement from this forum!

I just completed week 9 run 3! So chuffed with myself’ never thought I would be...

JillJos15

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R2 Best run yet

Having had some knee worries this week I got up this morning and put my best positive attitude on. I've tried to slow down this week and it definitely paid...

Having had some knee worries this week I got up this morning and put my best pos...

iic25kii

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 Done!

Morning all I hope you are all well and enjoying your runs? I completed run 2 of week 3 this morning, it all seemed to finish very quickly, though first 3min...

Morning all I hope you are all well and enjoying your runs? I completed run 2 of...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1

Finished my first run yesterday - was hard but pushed through. Hoping it gets easier with every run. Does anyone do exercise or anything in between run days?...

Finished my first run yesterday - was hard but pushed through. Hoping it gets ea...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

Just completed week 7 run 2 this morning and I felt it was a real struggle. I changed my route to a main road which was maybe a mistake; I was self-conscious...

Just completed week 7 run 2 this morning and I felt it was a real struggle. I ch...

Maisie63

•4 years ago

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6k

Managed to accidentally clock up a 6k today! Whoop! Having a break of 2-3 days between runs seems to help. If it’s every other day then it just hurts and isn’t...

Managed to accidentally clock up a 6k today! Whoop! Having a break of 2-3 days b...

Shieldszm

•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Best run ever, I wanted to keep going..... 💪 Run slightly later today at 10 am felt so much better!!! Happy Sunday everyone!!!

Best run ever, I wanted to keep going..... 💪 Run slightly later today at 10 am...

Bumblebee43

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3 R2 - I did it!

I just repeated week 3 run 2 and I did it - feels great 🏃🏼‍♀️🎉

Dreambird

Graduate•4 years ago

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When is an injury not an injury anymore?

Hi folks. I started the couch to 5k programme a few months ago and got to week 2, run 2 and feeling great about it (for the first time in my life when it comes...

Hi folks. I started the couch to 5k programme a few months ago and got to week 2...

newburyjack

•4 years ago

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W3R3... still going

Just completed W3R3. I felt like I could have done another little run at the end. I'm taking that as a good sign 😊. A sign I'm getting better with my...

Just completed W3R3. I felt like I could have done another little run at the e...

Mumma65

•4 years ago

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W5 R2

Well I was dreading It but I can’t quite believe I just completed it, feeling chuffed, next for the 20 minute run 😱

Well I was dreading It but I can’t quite believe I just completed it, feeling ch...

Mediacity2014

•4 years ago

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Week 7 done😀👊

Thank you for all the advice on previous post around not running every day. I listened and completed a body balance online class instead, it did the job! Just...

Thank you for all the advice on previous post around not running every day. I li...

JogOn2020

•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Just about to set off, feeling nervous, so glad it’s not as hot!!! 💪

Bumblebee43

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3 or W8R1 ???? 🙄🙄 CONFUSED

Couldn’t remember which one I was on 🙄🙄, so decided to do W8R1. 😂 Pleased to say I completed it , though quite warm here🥵🥵

Couldn’t remember which one I was on 🙄🙄, so decided to do W8R1. 😂 Pleased to...

Curnie1

•4 years ago

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How much running fitness can you lose in 7 weeks?

Apparently quite a lot! 😳. My treadmill came on Friday, a few days early. 2 hours to put it together (not the estimated 45min) and then right at the end we...

Apparently quite a lot! 😳. My treadmill came on Friday, a few days early. 2 h...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m totally gutted!

Completed W8R3 on Saturday and in a lot of pain. I’m a fool as my left ankle had been giving me trouble over the last few outings and apart from having a two...

Completed W8R3 on Saturday and in a lot of pain. I’m a fool as my left ankle had...

JarLo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Big Boooobies!

Sorry gents one for the ladies but I’m desperately trying to find a sports bra that actually works! Physics are against me as I’ve a natural pair of G’s but I...

Sorry gents one for the ladies but I’m desperately trying to find a sports bra t...

Whizzy23

•4 years ago

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W6R2

Hi, I'm finding week 6 more difficult than I thought I would. I was pretty confident, having done the big one at the end of W5, but I've found R1&2 this week...

Hi, I'm finding week 6 more difficult than I thought I would. I was pretty confi...

Lizcanrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R1

Completed this yesterday, really wasn’t in the mood but set off early and I’m so glad I did. Not only did I find it ok but I felt so good afterwards I...

Completed this yesterday, really wasn’t in the mood but set off early and I’m so...

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m on my way

I have just finished my second session of couch to 5 k. I’ve been working from home for weeks and it’s now time for me to stop watching all the news, stop...

I have just finished my second session of couch to 5 k. I’ve been working from h...

carolmallett

•4 years ago

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Last week of C25K

I’m on the last week of couch to 5k and finding it tough. I had to slow to a walk a couple of times on the first run and have only managed to get to 4.3 km in...

I’m on the last week of couch to 5k and finding it tough. I had to slow to a wal...

Shuffledaway

Graduate•4 years ago

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Big Boooobies!

Sorry gents one for the ladies but I’m desperately trying to find a sports bra that actually works! Physics are against me as I’ve a natural pair of G’s but I...

Sorry gents one for the ladies but I’m desperately trying to find a sports bra t...

Whizzy23

•4 years ago

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W7 R3 .... Hard

So today I have done run three of week seven and struggled! I went out maybe 45mins later and it’s quite warm, I tried a new route which I did not think about...

So today I have done run three of week seven and struggled! I went out maybe 45m...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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End of week 3

Just off run 3 and having stretched cooling down in the back garden. I left the house at 8 am and was leaking buckets into the firs 3 minute run. ... but...

Just off run 3 and having stretched cooling down in the back garden. I left the...

Chicken1966

Graduate•4 years ago

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How did I get to Week 8 Run 1!

A lovely cool morning with plenty of sunshine. Looked up more and noticed some really lovely buildings. Bit of a spotify upset with ads about rail network...

A lovely cool morning with plenty of sunshine. Looked up more and noticed some ...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 R3

Failed miserably first attempt at this, but cracked it this morning at 2nd attempt. Very pleased with myself :-)

Failed miserably first attempt at this, but cracked it this morning at 2nd attem...

Elmathud

•4 years ago

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Injury.

Injury? Hi. I'm 66 and have just completed week 1 which I have done twice. I have found it very hard but enjoyable. My leg muscles ache alot. This morning I've...

Injury? Hi. I'm 66 and have just completed week 1 which I have done twice. I hav...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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C25k W4 stitch and ankle pain

Hiya, i am enjoying the C25K I'm about to start W4 but I get stitches everytime. I have to stop they are so painful I try stretching before hand but they...

Hiya, i am enjoying the C25K I'm about to start W4 but I get stitches everytime....

Dogrunning

•4 years ago

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W5 R1 Interesting

I didn’t know what to expect heading into W5. I struggled on the final run, much slower and it would have been a walk. I much much preferred the more...

I didn’t know what to expect heading into W5. I struggled on the final run, much...

1stTimeRunr

•4 years ago

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Week 4 complete

Looked at week 5 20 min run on third run can't see me running that long but will try.

Looked at week 5 20 min run on third run can't see me running that long but will...

Draxon

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Smashed it!

W5R2 Best run yet

Week 3 Run 2 Done!

Week 1

Week 7 Run 2

6k

Week 8 run 1

W3 R2 - I did it!

When is an injury not an injury anymore?

W3R3... still going

W5 R2

Week 7 done😀👊

Week 8 run 1

W7R3 or W8R1 ???? 🙄🙄 CONFUSED

How much running fitness can you lose in 7 weeks?

I’m totally gutted!

Big Boooobies!

W6R2

W2R1

I’m on my way

Last week of C25K

Big Boooobies!

W7 R3 .... Hard

End of week 3

How did I get to Week 8 Run 1!

W5 R3

Injury.

C25k W4 stitch and ankle pain

W5 R1 Interesting

Week 4 complete

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