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Week 3 done

Had a migraine yesterday and feeling a bit yuck today but decided to go for it - that’s Week 3 completed. I did find it quite hard going and my legs were...

Had a migraine yesterday and feeling a bit yuck today but decided to go for it -...

Islandmacmum

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Ooh yes! Week 5 here I am! Ran this morning on a different day and a different time. I can get too entrenched in routines, so I shook it up a bit. Michael was...

Ooh yes! Week 5 here I am! Ran this morning on a different day and a different t...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Second Graduation of the year!! 🥳🏃🏻‍♀️

Well well well where to begin?! 11 weeks ago I was an anti-runner, anti-cardio couch sitter who hadn’t run since school (and even then I had to be forced!)....

Well well well where to begin?! 11 weeks ago I was an anti-runner, anti-cardio c...

Bumblebee26

Graduate•4 years ago

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My longest run

I always set out with a goal of a minimum of 30mins however 5k would be great! Today for the first time I went even further. I’m so pleased I did it....

I always set out with a goal of a minimum of 30mins however 5k would be great! T...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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There are certainly ups and downs!

Today was the first down day in a long while. I found the third 25 minute run of week 7 tricky. I had decided on Sarah’s advice to vary my route so ended up in...

Today was the first down day in a long while. I found the third 25 minute run of...

JulieHills

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling frustrated!!

Started couch to 5k about 4 weeks ago completed the first week but after the 3rd run was in extreme pain with my knees anyway I rested For the next 3 weeks...

Started couch to 5k about 4 weeks ago completed the first week but after the 3rd...

Jessabelle2102

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7 R3

I have had to delay this run due to an infected insect bite, right in the crease of my right leg. So actually felt quite anxious about running, however it was...

I have had to delay this run due to an infected insect bite, right in the crease...

Natsuwa

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 completed!!!

So proud of myself to have just completed Week 6. Despite a bit of tightness in my calf I kept going. 3 weeks to graduation 👩‍🎓🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

So proud of myself to have just completed Week 6. Despite a bit of tightness in ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W8R2 - struggled this morning.....

Have to say I struggled this morning.. had a migraine last night and had to take sumatriptan at 1am as thought my head was going to explode 🤯 think it may...

Have to say I struggled this morning.. had a migraine last night and had to take...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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After a very stressful time...

I ran beyond 30 minutes for the first time, after doing several consolidation runs and my 12 year old completed Week 5, run 3 after panicking about having to...

I ran beyond 30 minutes for the first time, after doing several consolidation ru...

NickiCS

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1 Take Two

Earlier this week, I stopped running after 12 minutes. Took a few days rest but in that time did some aerobic exercises. Made sure I did some warm up before...

Earlier this week, I stopped running after 12 minutes. Took a few days rest but...

Jamaica12

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Complete and more....

Just finished the final run of Week 8 - absolutely thrilled and there’s a small chance I might actually achieve 5K!! 😳😳 On a side note, don’t be fooled by...

Just finished the final run of Week 8 - absolutely thrilled and there’s a small ...

runforfun_

Graduate•4 years ago

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Getting faster in consolidation without trying!

What a lovely day (and a sweaty run this morning). Finished 4.6k in 30 minutes - a new PB! I’ve switched from a podcast to music for the past two runs and it...

What a lovely day (and a sweaty run this morning). Finished 4.6k in 30 minutes -...

Kayleicia

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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A question at the end of week 1

Very pleased with myself for finishing week 1 more easily than expected, having thought my knees would never allow it! I have not downloaded any...

Very pleased with myself for finishing week 1 more easily than expected, having ...

Whydothis

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie

Good morning, I’m new to this couch to 5k on my first week and really feeling better for it ! So far one more run tomorrow and I have completed my first week...

Good morning, I’m new to this couch to 5k on my first week and really feeling b...

Havenhealth

•4 years ago

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Disappointed

I am so disappointed got to week 6 just want to sleep so ended up giving up was hoping I would get to like running upset with myself

I am so disappointed got to week 6 just want to sleep so ended up giving up was ...

Beginnings

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1

Had an extra rest day this week due to the bad weather. Went out this morning and a couple of minutes into my warm up it started raining. I carried on but got...

Had an extra rest day this week due to the bad weather. Went out this morning an...

olderrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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I know an old lady who swallowed a fly

Haha, me this morning on my third consolidation run! But didn't let it hinder me! Just carried on! Happy running everyone! 😀 Check out Burl Ives on YouTube to...

Haha, me this morning on my third consolidation run! But didn't let it hinder me...

Blossom-

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated (again😊)

So happy to be back running. Doing it properly this time strength training three days a week and gentle stretching everyday now. Two minor glitches but did...

So happy to be back running. Doing it properly this time strength training thr...

HappyNoodle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Gutted! ... W5R1 completed

Felt good, ran well and even the rain disappeared for today’s run. All went well then in the 5 min cool down walk, felt my right calf twinge and yep now...

Felt good, ran well and even the rain disappeared for today’s run. All went wel...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3

Went out 1st thing this morning and did my 3rd run/walk 🤣 its very unlike me to be up and out early but i knew if I didn't then i would find an excuse not to...

Went out 1st thing this morning and did my 3rd run/walk 🤣 its very unlike me to...

AM2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK8R1 This old snail 🐌 is getting there 😊

Well have to say that was very enjoyable 😍not without dramas again ! Laces held fast this time 😂but 1st time had to run without music 🎵 it froze ! So just...

Well have to say that was very enjoyable 😍not without dramas again ! Laces held...

SaltdeanSizzler

•4 years ago

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Graduated!!

Well, the final run and I did it - but boy, it was HARD and definitely not 5k! Run 2 had been ok, quite enjoyable even, but today - exactly the same route but...

Well, the final run and I did it - but boy, it was HARD and definitely not 5k! R...

JeanneMary

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated!

Graduated yesterday! I am looking forward to the consolidation runs now. Does anyone know of podcasts that can help during these runs? Laura’s voice helps me...

Graduated yesterday! I am looking forward to the consolidation runs now. Does an...

Aakrith

Graduate•4 years ago

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One to go!

Completed W9 R2 last night in the wind and slight rain, though fortunately it seemed to stay behind me most of the time so wasn't a major problem. I did...

Completed W9 R2 last night in the wind and slight rain, though fortunately it s...

rhinos1968

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7 R2

Ouch! That was the closest I’ve ever come to having a ‘practice run’. Really had to dig deep in the last 5 minutes. Finished way past where I should have, so...

Ouch! That was the closest I’ve ever come to having a ‘practice run’. Really ha...

Reggit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 Completed!!! 🤗

I’ve done it!!! I’ve finally achieved something that I thought I could never do and if I can do it anyone can!!! Had a couple of weeks break in the middle...

I’ve done it!!! I’ve finally achieved something that I thought I could never do...

Running21a

•4 years ago

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I did it - graduated!!!!!

Omg I just completed C25K!!!!! I can’t believe it and am so proud of myself - I think I have caught the running bug and will now consolidate with the aim of...

Omg I just completed C25K!!!!! I can’t believe it and am so proud of myself - I ...

drmoogie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finished week 5!

I think this programme has some kind of weird magic in it because yesterday I ran for 20 minutes without stopping! Every time I start a new week I think ‘oh...

I think this programme has some kind of weird magic in it because yesterday I ra...

PhoebeBianca

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Week 3 done

Week 5 Run 1

Second Graduation of the year!! 🥳🏃🏻‍♀️

My longest run

There are certainly ups and downs!

Feeling frustrated!!

W7 R3

Week 6 completed!!!

W8R2 - struggled this morning.....

After a very stressful time...

W8R1 Take Two

Week 8 Complete and more....

Getting faster in consolidation without trying!

Two new things to mix it up 🌧🎧

A question at the end of week 1

Newbie

Disappointed

W8R1

I know an old lady who swallowed a fly

Graduated (again😊)

Gutted! ... W5R1 completed

Week 1 Run 3

WK8R1 This old snail 🐌 is getting there 😊

Graduated!!

Graduated!

One to go!

W7 R2

Week 9 Run 3 Completed!!! 🤗

I did it - graduated!!!!!

Finished week 5!

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