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Back on it

So 2 months ago I completed my first week but things took a downhill turn. I became very poorly for approx 3 weeks with I think Coronavirus. It’s well an truly...

So 2 months ago I completed my first week but things took a downhill turn. I bec...

Jd76

•4 years ago

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Warm up exercises

Yesterday I followed the NHS warm up exercises for the first time before my run (is it just me, or are they a well kept secret?!), and what a difference! I've...

Yesterday I followed the NHS warm up exercises for the first time before my run...

Woollyweaver

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back to Couch to 4k, Week 1 done.

Good afternoon fellow runners. As I mentioned a couple of days ago, I am back on the programme having lost pretty much all of the fitness I built up over 2...

Good afternoon fellow runners. As I mentioned a couple of days ago, I am back o...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk2R1

Did it! Moved on to the second week - this one was really good as I was able to keep walking the whole time and didn't have to sit down or stop at all. But I...

Did it! Moved on to the second week - this one was really good as I was able to ...

esmerice

•4 years ago

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Just finished Week 7- miraculously!

That's 3 runs of 25 mins and I'm still here to tell the tale. I'd never have started if it hadn't been for lockdown and the streets being so empty that I...

That's 3 runs of 25 mins and I'm still here to tell the tale. I'd never have st...

oofyprosser

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5

I've done week 5 run 1 and 2. I have had 3 days off so I'm going to repeat these before trying run 3. I am very scared of run 3 . I know to keep it slow and...

I've done week 5 run 1 and 2. I have had 3 days off so I'm going to repeat these...

Fitat54

Graduate•4 years ago

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Can’t believe it - Wk 5 ✅

CT5K w5 run 3 I’m absolutely gobsmacked I finished this weeks run...... TWENTY NON STOP MINUTES I tried it 2 days ago and couldn’t do it - lots of things...

CT5K w5 run 3 I’m absolutely gobsmacked I finished this weeks run...... TWENTY N...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 6

Week 6 complete. Found the last 5 minutes a bit of a challenge but kept going. Am really chuffed with my progress 😁

Week 6 complete. Found the last 5 minutes a bit of a challenge but kept going. ...

Joannehelen

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 already!

I took an extra day before this run- been a bit u dear the weather this week, so felt it would help. Typical it was a colder, greyer, windier and damper...

I took an extra day before this run- been a bit u dear the weather this week, so...

IslandSlogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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To run or not to run during a cold?

I have been fighting a cold/sinus infection for about a week now. I have ran through the sniffles before no problem, but this is kicking my butt! I have no...

I have been fighting a cold/sinus infection for about a week now. I have ran thr...

Justinian

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Didn’t I do it but I did feeling very 😀

Shelbyandmax

Graduate•4 years ago

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About to do run 27

About to do final run tomorrow on C25K. Manage only 3.7k in 30 minutes. Am almost 70 years old and done no excercise for last 50 years to speak of. Will try to...

About to do final run tomorrow on C25K. Manage only 3.7k in 30 minutes. Am almos...

Humpty70snail

Graduate•4 years ago

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When will there be improvement?

When will I see some benefit from running? I’ve been doing couch to 5k every other day for 6 weeks and am determined to keep going, I’m also eating really...

When will I see some benefit from running? I’ve been doing couch to 5k every oth...

Puddleduck49

•4 years ago

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What is your go-to post-run snack?

Hi all, First post, but I’ve been lurking since starting the program and I did week6 run1 last night (rough but doable!) I’m always ravenously hungry after I...

Hi all, First post, but I’ve been lurking since starting the program and I did ...

runEMC

Graduate•4 years ago

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FINISHED!!!!!!

A warm clammy day and sweaty face by the end but that’s it - day 3 of week 9 done. So unbelievably pleased with myself. This time last year I was nearly 6 st...

A warm clammy day and sweaty face by the end but that’s it - day 3 of week 9 don...

MillieMollieMummy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation!!!! In spite of the stitch 😊

So this morning I graduated!!!! The most beautiful day - the most beautiful feeling. So so chuffed. It’s the second time I’ve completed the programme having...

So this morning I graduated!!!! The most beautiful day - the most beautiful feel...

AS60

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week R2

Hi , well I have not run for 3 days and felt guilty so pushed myself this morning ! Went the same route but need to find another ! First 12.5 mins quite...

Hi , well I have not run for 3 days and felt guilty so pushed myself this mornin...

Hideaway3

•4 years ago

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week 6 complete! (sort of)

The last couple of weeks have been a mixed bag for me. Only managed to run for 18mins in w5r3, but decided to press on, as early w6 reverted back to runs with...

The last couple of weeks have been a mixed bag for me. Only managed to run for 1...

Lriddell

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 R1

Set off this morning feeling really positive and took for the first time a new route for the first mile. It really helped having somewhere different to run,I...

Set off this morning feeling really positive and took for the first time a new r...

Eveb1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk7R1

Glorious day not only in terms of weather but also because I ran for 25 mins & felt good! Still slow but hey, not bad for this 69 year old! Felt much better...

Glorious day not only in terms of weather but also because I ran for 25 mins & f...

Diamondshoes

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7... not today thank you!

I was scheduled to do run 1 of week 7 this morning. However, we had an impromptu (socially distanced) street party for VE Day. The first time since mid march...

I was scheduled to do run 1 of week 7 this morning. However, we had an imprompt...

Michrun

•4 years ago

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Garmin 245 music or Garmin 645 music?

Are there any Garmin pros out there? I don't know which Garmin to buy 245 or 645 music? I want to invest in a decent piece of equipment, I have found both for...

Are there any Garmin pros out there? I don't know which Garmin to buy 245 or 645...

Chestnut21

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 ✅ off!

Another Glorious day in the North East, still not had a wet run, yet! Supposedly cooling down from tomorrow! Happy with my run today! Pace & breathing seemed...

Another Glorious day in the North East, still not had a wet run, yet! Supposedly...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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That Moment! W4R1

So today was W4R1. When I started 3 weeks ago tomorrow, I couldn't even run for a minute, today I managed 2 x 3m runs and 2 x 5m runs. I don't mind sharing...

So today was W4R1. When I started 3 weeks ago tomorrow, I couldn't even run for...

Angelpoppy

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R1

I've just completed run 1 of week 6. People have posted that this is a tough run after W5, but as I started off I thought this isn't bad. How wrong was I the...

I've just completed run 1 of week 6. People have posted that this is a tough ru...

Go59

Graduate•4 years ago

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Heart rate spike

I finished week 6 yesterday and, at 67 and never having run before, I am very pleased. Up to yesterday my highest heart beat registered on my Fitbit was 155...

I finished week 6 yesterday and, at 67 and never having run before, I am very pl...

Florentine

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finding it harder since graduating

I graduated for a second time 3 weeks ago and was back enjoying the challenge. My times started to get quicker each run and I was on a high. However the last...

I graduated for a second time 3 weeks ago and was back enjoying the challenge. M...

Noodles7

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6r1 Done

It’s true, this run is difficult after w5r3. So glad to get it out the way! Onwards and upwards 💪

It’s true, this run is difficult after w5r3. So glad to get it out the way! Onwa...

struass

Graduate•4 years ago

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Nike Run Club app behaving oddly

Yesterday's run was a figure of 8 based around my house, with a toilet break in the middle! Not sure if the break addled the app, but it got part way round the...

Yesterday's run was a figure of 8 based around my house, with a toilet break in ...

Runawaytrainer

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk4 run1, thought I'd never do it

I'd heard that this is the week it ramps up! I was prepared to repeat week 3, but thought I'd give the five minute run a go. It felt like my heart must be...

I'd heard that this is the week it ramps up! I was prepared to repeat week 3, b...

EarthRise

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Back on it

Warm up exercises

Back to Couch to 4k, Week 1 done.

Wk2R1

Just finished Week 7- miraculously!

Week 5

Can’t believe it - Wk 5 ✅

Week 6

Week 6 Run 3 already!

To run or not to run during a cold?

Week 5 run 3

About to do run 27

When will there be improvement?

What is your go-to post-run snack?

FINISHED!!!!!!

Graduation!!!! In spite of the stitch 😊

Week R2

week 6 complete! (sort of)

Week 7 R1

Wk7R1

Week 7... not today thank you!

Garmin 245 music or Garmin 645 music?

Week 6 Run 2 ✅ off!

That Moment! W4R1

W6 R1

Heart rate spike

Finding it harder since graduating

W6r1 Done

Nike Run Club app behaving oddly

Wk4 run1, thought I'd never do it

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