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W8 R1

For some reason it didn’t save and post my message yesterday?! R1 was not too bad, hit a tough point at 21 minutes but when MJ said ‘5 minutes to go’ I...

For some reason it didn’t save and post my message yesterday?! R1 was not too ba...

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Android app losing place when screen sleeps

I'm on week 1, run 2 and had a nightmare on run 1 with the app losing its place in the cycle if the screen turned off (e. g. when putting it in my pocket to...

I'm on week 1, run 2 and had a nightmare on run 1 with the app losing its place ...

TurningFifty

•4 years ago

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Finally graduated

What more is there to say. The wind didnt help i dont think and i feel less healthy than i did last week, but have finally done c25k. Now the next step.

What more is there to say. The wind didnt help i dont think and i feel less heal...

Philidar

•4 years ago

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Week9 run1

Just done 1st run, found it quite hard, the wind was a bit strong at times and could have done with a bit more shade on the route I chose, should be better on...

Just done 1st run, found it quite hard, the wind was a bit strong at times and c...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

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Did it!!!

Completed R3 Week 9 today. Can’t believe I’ve got here!! So happy.😀

Lainey1

Graduate•4 years ago

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FOR IF YOURE DOING THIS TO LOOSE WEIGHT!

Life update- I started couch to 5K to change my life, loose weight, I graduated 3 weeks ago, have been maintaining my running and I have now lost 2 stone. If...

Life update- I started couch to 5K to change my life, loose weight, I graduated ...

Abireid

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 6 complete

Well done everyone this week 👍🏻 Today I done wk 6 run 3. Did struggle with stamina a bit - probably because I ate all the Father’s Day brownies this morning...

Well done everyone this week 👍🏻 Today I done wk 6 run 3. Did struggle with st...

Gemmaja

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 Run 1

I was apprehensive before this run - the first 30 minute run, but it went well! Managed 4.3km in the 30 mins, and I’m pleased with that! Won’t get to 5km in 30...

I was apprehensive before this run - the first 30 minute run, but it went well! ...

Buzzybeeze

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5 run3 success!

I did it, 20 mins non-stop! I have been worrying about this one for over a week, especially having repeated run 2 but I did it with encouragement from my...

I did it, 20 mins non-stop! I have been worrying about this one for over a week,...

Hel2205

Graduate•4 years ago

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Good app to plot a route required.

Hi all. I'm looking for an app where I can draw in a route, it'll tell me the distance of the route, then give me the directions when I'm running. Be...

Hi all. I'm looking for an app where I can draw in a route, it'll tell me the d...

ChubbyJawa

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9r1 🐌 on my victory week !!

Having spotted that the weather is supposed to very hot this next week I decided to break with tradition and head out today for a run. Rather late in the...

Having spotted that the weather is supposed to very hot this next week I decided...

Delgirl82

•4 years ago

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Week 10 Run 3 - Running app

Hi everyone! I have completed my 3rd consolidation run today and decided to start looking at new and different ways to keep me motivated. I want to start...

Hi everyone! I have completed my 3rd consolidation run today and decided to sta...

ValeItaUk

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run and Repeat

We’ve just finished Week 1 and it’s been really hard. We did it early mornings in rain and sun lol! But I don’t want to give up so we are going to repeat Week...

We’ve just finished Week 1 and it’s been really hard. We did it early mornings i...

UnfitAnd40

•4 years ago

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New runner

Started couch to 5k today 🚶‍♀️🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️💪😓🙈 Feeling very hot 😅🤣

Katie26692

•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K Graduate

Completed the program this morning and almost managed the 5K within 30 minutes ending up at 32minutes 15 seconds for the full 5K. Not bad considering I...

Completed the program this morning and almost managed the 5K within 30 minutes e...

MrWol

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Struggle

I have just done run 3 and I found it really hard, heart rate peaked at 166 according to Fitbit. Was harder than run 2 and I am doing a jog. Have decided to...

I have just done run 3 and I found it really hard, heart rate peaked at 166 acco...

Beautybabe49

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation

So, like many of us I'm sure, after starting this journey after Lockdown l completed mine this morning. Another tough run but managed to get through. If...

So, like many of us I'm sure, after starting this journey after Lockdown l comp...

rhinos1968

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6- the struggle continues

W6r1 - was I nàive to expect this to be a breeze after being so comfortable in my W5R3? The answer is yes!!!! I called this run a sneaky little biatch! It...

W6r1 - was I nàive to expect this to be a breeze after being so comfortable in m...

Tinytears60

Graduate•4 years ago

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Off to a slow start

Just finished week 2 run 3 and maybe it’s a tad easier than last week. I lost my phone band so had to hold it and it kept stopping mid run so I need to fix...

Just finished week 2 run 3 and maybe it’s a tad easier than last week. I lost my...

Sumerplan

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Where do I restart after an unintended break?

Help, I’ve been ‘off running’ for 18 days - wasn’t well and then basically when I felt better I’d lost my nerve. I was only two runs from completing. Ready to...

Help, I’ve been ‘off running’ for 18 days - wasn’t well and then basically when...

IslandSlogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 R2 Dodgy Ankle

So, just completed w8r2 and was another good run despite being bit warm! But I have a slightly swollen ankle which wont let up. It started a few weeks ago and...

So, just completed w8r2 and was another good run despite being bit warm! But I h...

Runningscared42

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running after C25K experience

I completed the Wk 9 and graduated about 10 days ago and I have been repeating the week 9 app as I really find that having the security that I have been...

I completed the Wk 9 and graduated about 10 days ago and I have been repeating t...

RubyS2020

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 run 1

Well that was a shocker! Think I prefer to keep running rather than stop starting! Must say I’m looking forward to run 3 25mins!

Well that was a shocker! Think I prefer to keep running rather than stop startin...

C1984

Graduate•4 years ago

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My mojo went AWOL this week....I found it behind the sofa🛋!

For some strange reason that I can't really explain, my mojo has been missing this week. I last ran on Tuesday, which was a good run, but then my mojo just...

For some strange reason that I can't really explain, my mojo has been missing th...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Time off

W4R2 completed. I am finding the first run so hard I really struggle with my breathing yet by the third and fourth run I feel perky and bright! I need advice...

W4R2 completed. I am finding the first run so hard I really struggle with my bre...

Sleagirl19

•4 years ago

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Getting started

Going to start tomorrow any tips for my first time.

mentor4258

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 I actually did it!!

I know this particular run has been flogged to death but it really is a milestone! I have been building up to this run for several weeks now with such anxiety...

I know this particular run has been flogged to death but it really is a mileston...

tuiliere

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 9 run 3

Done , took me 12wk , repeated runs, but wow ,! wk 1 could only do 30 seconds, took me 3 wk before I could do 60 seconds. I can only run 2 mile (3.2k) in 30...

Done , took me 12wk , repeated runs, but wow ,! wk 1 could only do 30 seconds,...

Jillb141

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R2 smashed it!

Left it a bit later than usual but my partner wanted to come with me. So it got a bit pollen-y at times for me, and had to use my inhaler. But did it! And...

Left it a bit later than usual but my partner wanted to come with me. So it got ...

Bloomsbury22

Graduate•4 years ago

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Knee pain ...suspended programme W6R2. Long post alert

I have had knee pain starting around W4. I had to leave 2-3 days between runs and got to week 6 run 2 on Tuesday but avoided running since for fear of doing...

I have had knee pain starting around W4. I had to leave 2-3 days between runs an...

bubblebird123

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

W8 R1

Android app losing place when screen sleeps

Finally graduated

Week9 run1

Did it!!!

FOR IF YOURE DOING THIS TO LOOSE WEIGHT!

Wk 6 complete

Week 9 Run 1

Wk5 run3 success!

Good app to plot a route required.

W9r1 🐌 on my victory week !!

Week 10 Run 3 - Running app

Run and Repeat

New runner

Couch to 5K Graduate

Week 1 Struggle

Graduation

Week 6- the struggle continues

Off to a slow start

Where do I restart after an unintended break?

W8 R2 Dodgy Ankle

Running after C25K experience

Week 6 run 1

My mojo went AWOL this week....I found it behind the sofa🛋!

Time off

Getting started

Week 5 Run 3 I actually did it!!

Wk 9 run 3

W9R2 smashed it!

Knee pain ...suspended programme W6R2. Long post alert

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