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Another one bites the dust

So should have been W9R2 but again feeling the flow hit just under 4K at 30 minutes so thought I’d carry on Cut 4 minutes off the time from the last one :)

So should have been W9R2 but again feeling the flow hit just under 4K at 30 minu...

Krazycatlady

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 🏃‍♀️

Well completed my second consolidation run the morning feel great 👍

Suestudy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Almost finished.

Completed wk9 run2 this morning, one more to go. So pleased to get this far even if it's taken me 11 weeks. Few hiccups along the way but kept at it as we...

Completed wk9 run2 this morning, one more to go. So pleased to get this far ev...

Hareshaw-Granny

Graduate•4 years ago

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Jinty123

What is the best way to get started?

Jinty123

•4 years ago

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Injury

I managed to complete r3w4. At the start of w4 my left knee started to hurt, more to the inside. I tried to run r1w5 after 2 days rest. Too painful. I...

I managed to complete r3w4. At the start of w4 my left knee started to hurt, mo...

Alvor

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 complete

Morning! Completed the last run this morning. I am over the moon. I have never been one for exercise and stopped smoking last July. Never in my wildest...

Morning! Completed the last run this morning. I am over the moon. I have never...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Help! Achilles pain

Hi everyone, Just hoping for some advice, did week 1-6 on a treadmill at home, but decided to move outside, week 7 was fine ( but much harder). Did the first...

Hi everyone, Just hoping for some advice, did week 1-6 on a treadmill at home, ...

wogglesmum

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I Graduated Yayyyyy!!!!!!!!

I did it!! I can’t believe I actually finished the programme!! Feeling so proud of myself!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I did it!! I can’t believe I actually finished the programme!! Feeling so proud ...

SamanthaM87

Graduate•4 years ago

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Chewing

This sounds madness but I dont eat or drink before I run but I chew gum strong minted and I feel it helps me to breath lol I no sounds crazy but it helps me I...

This sounds madness but I dont eat or drink before I run but I chew gum strong m...

dolcie06

•4 years ago

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Boo! Wk7,R3..just couldn’t finish :/

Had been on a great streak, but for some reason just now I had to stop 7 mins short; I had my light rain shell on, my new trainers and running socks but...

Had been on a great streak, but for some reason just now I had to stop 7 mins sh...

Luvlollyboo

•4 years ago

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Week 7, harder than I thought...

Did Week 7 Run 2 yesterday, planning to do Run 3 tomorrow as I have a day off work. Bearing in mind I've already done 2x 25 minute runs (W6 R3 and W7 R1), for...

Did Week 7 Run 2 yesterday, planning to do Run 3 tomorrow as I have a day off wo...

Cp1965

Graduate•4 years ago

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Struggling on week 6

Hi, so I’ve been doing ok with C25K so far and was feeling pretty pleased with myself. I was over the moon when I completed the 20 minute run in week 5! But...

Hi, so I’ve been doing ok with C25K so far and was feeling pretty pleased with m...

Tortoise_not_hare

•4 years ago

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W3R1 done!

Just done W3R1. I was not looking forward to it but found it quite enjoyable even though it was raining. Second week of running early in the mornings. So much...

Just done W3R1. I was not looking forward to it but found it quite enjoyable eve...

Papa-D

•4 years ago

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Hills?

Morning all, I have now been consolidating my 30 mins for 2 weeks. I’m finding it tough and like others need a few steps to catch my breath usually around the...

Morning all, I have now been consolidating my 30 mins for 2 weeks. I’m finding i...

Amberessence

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Final Run

So, just completed my final run in this brilliant programme. Of course it was pouring with rain and I realised that during this whole thing I have not yet run...

So, just completed my final run in this brilliant programme. Of course it was po...

Fatbags1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 2 down

Last run of week 2 yesterday. The sun was out, lovely breeze and a smile on my face. Had a good run although the dreaded back ache that you all warned of...

Last run of week 2 yesterday. The sun was out, lovely breeze and a smile on my ...

Hally1973

•4 years ago

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Parkruns

I was just thinking of how I can continue my running once I graduate and was wondering what are the parkruns like? Are they a bit lonely, daunting going on...

I was just thinking of how I can continue my running once I graduate and was won...

Issywhizz

Graduate•4 years ago

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A little ‘trip’ 🙈

So today’s run was quite eventful ... first my music stopped when I started the first 8 min run so I was fiddling about trying to start that without losing...

So today’s run was quite eventful ... first my music stopped when I started the ...

kerryleannexx

•4 years ago

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Graduated ....amazing

1.4 stone lighter and started as complete beginner not even able to run for the full 60 seconds on day 1.....graduated yesterday and will continue running 😀

1.4 stone lighter and started as complete beginner not even able to run for the ...

Glambirder

Graduate•4 years ago

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Two new things to mix it up 🌧🎧

Rain and a podcast. I’ve been feeling very left out of this running in the rain malarkey as it has not yet coincided with my schedule. But I woke up to drizzle...

Rain and a podcast. I’ve been feeling very left out of this running in the rain ...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R2 Done!!! (But will definitely be doing it once more before I complete W5R3!) 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

And this was my view... I do love living in Sussex! 💕

clairelouiserunner

•4 years ago

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30 minutes (slow) running

I just completed my first 30 minute run of week 9. It's the second time round for me as I graduated six years ago and then gave up because of foot problems....

I just completed my first 30 minute run of week 9. It's the second time round fo...

Azores

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 done

Week 3 completed. Wasn’t sure I was going to make it out today, was feeling really tired but forced myself to get out there and am glad I did. Got easier as I...

Week 3 completed. Wasn’t sure I was going to make it out today, was feeling real...

Chocoholic77

•4 years ago

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Unable to complete week 1

Hi everybody, I hope you’re all staying well! I’m the first to admit that I’m really unfit, and in lockdown I got permanently attached to the couch. I’m a...

Hi everybody, I hope you’re all staying well! I’m the first to admit that I’m...

Popsicalafragelistic

•4 years ago

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Running 5k by graduation?

Just finished week 6 today and rather than starting my Apple watch at the start of the brisk walk, I started it at the start of the run and finished at the end...

Just finished week 6 today and rather than starting my Apple watch at the start ...

Emmalouise281

•4 years ago

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Week 5 here we come 😝🏃

Really am enjoying it!! Excited about week 5😀

LeanneRob

•4 years ago

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W8 R3

W8 R3 Done ✅ 3.14 km 9.01 pace I have found this the hardest week. Maybe my head hasn’t been in the right place. But I’ve done it. Calves doing ok, top of...

W8 R3 Done ✅ 3.14 km 9.01 pace I have found this the hardest week. Maybe my h...

Piper5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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done it

So happy.at 64 years young Finished Couch to 5K.15 months ago i had a stroke, couldnt walk 10 yards to toilet without help. Thanks to everybody in NHS who have...

So happy.at 64 years young Finished Couch to 5K.15 months ago i had a stroke, co...

carlo20

•4 years ago

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Graduated!

Yippee! I cannot quite believe I completed the C5K app earlier this week. I’ve now started to consolidate my 5K runs. I’m definitely going to continue running...

Yippee! I cannot quite believe I completed the C5K app earlier this week. I’ve n...

Keep_Running

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 1....Injured!

So after the successful run the other day despite the slight pain in my hip I thought I would venture into week 3 as I felt the pain fixed itself....I was so...

So after the successful run the other day despite the slight pain in my hip I th...

Bluegiant85

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Another one bites the dust

Consolidation run 🏃‍♀️

Almost finished.

Jinty123

Injury

Week 9 run 3 complete

Help! Achilles pain

I Graduated Yayyyyy!!!!!!!!

Chewing

Boo! Wk7,R3..just couldn’t finish :/

Week 7, harder than I thought...

Struggling on week 6

W3R1 done!

Hills?

Week 9 Final Run

Wk 2 down

Parkruns

A little ‘trip’ 🙈

Graduated ....amazing

Two new things to mix it up 🌧🎧

W5R2 Done!!! (But will definitely be doing it once more before I complete W5R3!) 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

30 minutes (slow) running

Week 3 done

Unable to complete week 1

Running 5k by graduation?

Week 5 here we come 😝🏃

W8 R3

done it

Graduated!

Week 3 run 1....Injured!

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Another one bites the dust

Consolidation run 🏃‍♀️

Almost finished.

Jinty123

Injury

Week 9 run 3 complete

Help! Achilles pain

I Graduated Yayyyyy!!!!!!!!

Chewing

Boo! Wk7,R3..just couldn’t finish :/

Week 7, harder than I thought...

Struggling on week 6

W3R1 done!

Hills?

Week 9 Final Run

Wk 2 down

Parkruns

A little ‘trip’ 🙈

Graduated ....amazing

Two new things to mix it up 🌧🎧

W5R2 Done!!! (But will *definitely* be doing it once more before I complete W5R3!) 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

30 minutes (slow) running

Week 3 done

Unable to complete week 1

Running 5k by graduation?

Week 5 here we come 😝🏃

W8 R3

done it

Graduated!

Week 3 run 1....Injured!

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🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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W5R2 Done!!! (But will definitely be doing it once more before I complete W5R3!) 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️