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W6R3 - OFFICIALLY A RUNNER!

I can't believe it!! I was nervous about this run as being back at work has really affected my poor little legs (even though I became active in lockdown, my...

I can't believe it!! I was nervous about this run as being back at work has real...

packersruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 Completed and I feel great

Wow never thought I would achieve that, me a runner. I think that was my best run, really enjoyed it, I slowed my pace down and I found it a lot easier....

Wow never thought I would achieve that, me a runner. I think that was my best r...

Sniffy25

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2, Run 1

Just finished week 2 run 1, a few moments of I want to give up, both physically and mentally demanding but made it through! 🏃‍♂️🥵

Just finished week 2 run 1, a few moments of I want to give up, both physically ...

Garysmith

•4 years ago

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Shin splint help??

Hi all I’m attempting C25k for the third time now. But I get awful pain in my shins afterwards. I’ve had my gait analysed, bought compression socks but...

Hi all I’m attempting C25k for the third time now. But I get awful pain in my s...

HelsBells13

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

Set out this morning at my favourite running time of 5.30 a.m. trying not to think about the fact that I had 2 x 8 minute runs ahead of me! Pink Floyd through...

Set out this morning at my favourite running time of 5.30 a.m. trying not to thi...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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All Done ,very happy W9R3

That’s it , I’ve done it W9R3 done this morning. Feeling chuffed. 27 times up to the local college football pitches over the last couple of months , very...

That’s it , I’ve done it W9R3 done this morning. Feeling chuffed. 27 times up to...

GC-Ralph

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R2 ... steady he goes

After having a twinge in my calf after W5R1 was slightly anxious about today’s run ... however after taking all the advice from you kind people after W5R1’s...

After having a twinge in my calf after W5R1 was slightly anxious about today’s r...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

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Wk9 run 1 done

Up and out the door at 5.20 this morning, the app stopped twice today so had to go by Strava to see how long I had ran for, last couple of minutes my legs were...

Up and out the door at 5.20 this morning, the app stopped twice today so had to ...

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7r3 ...couldn't resist (even with a stye)

I had my rest day yesterday, and had planned on a 2 day rest&recovery...but when I saw the beautiful evening, I couldn't resist...and went out tonight instead...

I had my rest day yesterday, and had planned on a 2 day rest&recovery...but when...

FitterFor40

Graduate•4 years ago

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When does the enjoyment come?

I’m trying couch to 5k as a time efficient way to try and not put on weight and to improve my fitness during lockdown, when there are limited exercise options...

I’m trying couch to 5k as a time efficient way to try and not put on weight and ...

gvirtanen

•4 years ago

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Week 4 completed it!

I did it! Looking forward to Week 5. Who wouldn’t enjoy going out for a run when this is your view?!

I did it! Looking forward to Week 5. Who wouldn’t enjoy going out for a run when...

SionedElin94

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3?

That is a mistake surely??? Just a random marathon 😳 popped into the plan??? Is it correct? Thank you

That is a mistake surely??? Just a random marathon 😳 popped into the plan??? Is...

Tendance

•4 years ago

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Consolidation week 2

I’ve done 4 runs this week and a leisurely bike ride today. It’s not: oh I must go for a run and get the next stage of C25K under my belt, or make sure I...

I’ve done 4 runs this week and a leisurely bike ride today. It’s not: oh I must...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3

I’ve just found this page. I’m about to go on to week 4 and dreading it. I felt I really struggled with week 3 even though I used to be able to run 5k. I have...

I’ve just found this page. I’m about to go on to week 4 and dreading it. I felt ...

Coolrunnings12

•4 years ago

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Graduation day

So I told myself a few weeks back that because I was slightly off the pace needed to do the 5K in 30mins that If I felt right and my body felt right on the...

So I told myself a few weeks back that because I was slightly off the pace neede...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 - Run 3

Completed week 4 and looking forward to week 5 run 1 because I know I’m ready for it. Feeling confident 😊

Completed week 4 and looking forward to week 5 run 1 because I know I’m ready fo...

Runner_P

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running bore

Week 7 completed today and I realised this weekend I have become a running bore - giving friends and family blow by blow accounts of my progress while their...

Week 7 completed today and I realised this weekend I have become a running bore ...

Gordygirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stepping stones

3rd stepping stones run tomorrow after graduation...first 2 have been hard but rewarding. I'll try the stamina run after that.

3rd stepping stones run tomorrow after graduation...first 2 have been hard but r...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK5R1

I ran this yesterday but only just got a chance to write. This run was actually really good, I wasn’t feeling very motivated to get out there but knowing it...

I ran this yesterday but only just got a chance to write. This run was actually ...

esmerice

•4 years ago

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Meetings

I was just wondering if there is anyone doing this app in Oldham? Does anyone meet up on here?? I’m curious I see lots of people out on the field and I always...

I was just wondering if there is anyone doing this app in Oldham? Does anyone m...

Charfar

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

9WR3 Couch to 5K Completed!

I’ve done it! So proud of myself! Looking back to week 1, running for 60 seconds is already an achievement what more for 30 minutes straight! Thank you very...

I’ve done it! So proud of myself! Looking back to week 1, running for 60 seconds...

Adnileb

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk8 R3

I completed week 8 yesterday & managed 4.5km, so chuffed! Wk9 is on the horizon & not seeming quite so daunting now. I never though I would get here on my 1st...

I completed week 8 yesterday & managed 4.5km, so chuffed! Wk9 is on the horizon ...

Running1968

•4 years ago

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W6R1. Wot I learnt today.

Don’t run on very empty stomach! I learnt in week 2 not to run on very full stomach. So I guess everything in moderation. 🤣. I still made it though 💪

Don’t run on very empty stomach! I learnt in week 2 not to run on very full stom...

Grannyasbo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Post couch to 5k life

I have just completed week 9 run 1 (arghh so proud - can't quite believe this overweight lump has managed it!) and I am not quite making 5k yet in the time....

I have just completed week 9 run 1 (arghh so proud - can't quite believe this ov...

Yorkshirefatgirlslim

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 DONE! YAY!

Completed my Couch to 5K in a thunderstorm! Oh boy - I am thrilled to pieces! I didn't find it easy but somehow my little legs just kept on trotting! I, a...

Completed my Couch to 5K in a thunderstorm! Oh boy - I am thrilled to pieces! ...

Weeble

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK5R1 - Done + Heelstrike question?

Been a bit anxious about this week but with a new pair of trainers I just had to start this week off. I suffer from years of knee problems/injuries. Since I...

Been a bit anxious about this week but with a new pair of trainers I just had to...

f1madman

Graduate•4 years ago

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Post 5k stamina

Have done the NHS post 5k stepping stones and speed sessions and am about to do Stamina next. The speed runs are shorter than 30 mins so need to get back to...

Have done the NHS post 5k stepping stones and speed sessions and am about to do...

Runbird

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated!!

I did it!!! Windy run today was hard work 😓 BUT... Wow what a challenge. Can’t believe I have managed to complete 9 weeks. Some of my highs: - first 5...

I did it!!! Windy run today was hard work 😓 BUT... Wow what a challenge. Can’...

Wh1teT1ger7

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1 - got serious, did plaits

I can’t believe the last week is here. It feels a bit weird. Today was harder because I changed my route and every road seem to have an incline. The inclines...

I can’t believe the last week is here. It feels a bit weird. Today was harder be...

Cath075

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 10 run 2 done! 😊😊

Ran a very enjoyable 30mins this afternoon. For the first time I ran a different route, in the grounds of a former stately home which includes several water...

Ran a very enjoyable 30mins this afternoon. For the first time I ran a different...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

W6R3 - OFFICIALLY A RUNNER!

W9R3 Completed and I feel great

Week 2, Run 1

Shin splint help??

Week 5 Run 2

All Done ,very happy W9R3

W5R2 ... steady he goes

Wk9 run 1 done

W7r3 ...couldn't resist (even with a stye)

When does the enjoyment come?

Week 4 completed it!

Week 5 Run 3?

Consolidation week 2

Week 3

Graduation day

Week 4 - Run 3

Running bore

Stepping stones

WK5R1

Meetings

9WR3 Couch to 5K Completed!

Wk8 R3

W6R1. Wot I learnt today.

Post couch to 5k life

W9R3 DONE! YAY!

WK5R1 - Done + Heelstrike question?

Post 5k stamina

Graduated!!

W9R1 - got serious, did plaits

Week 10 run 2 done! 😊😊

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