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Week 9 run 3 completed ✅

Just completed coach to 5k this morning. Had to run 32 minutes to get the 5k. This time 9 weeks ago I could hardly run for 1 minute and know can do over 30...

Just completed coach to 5k this morning. Had to run 32 minutes to get the 5k. Th...

RAH1

•4 years ago

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Keep going

Hi I posted earlier today for the first time and got some lovely replies this forum is so supportive so thank you. I just want to add that I’m 54, trying to...

Hi I posted earlier today for the first time and got some lovely replies this fo...

Dusty500

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W8r1

Wow I can run 👊 For all those of you just starting out - you can do this. Just follow your trainer dont go too fast you are doing this for you no one else.

Wow I can run 👊 For all those of you just starting out - you can do this. Just...

Neverrunbefore74

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK 2 complete

Another week complete. Found the first couple of runs today ok the middle two more of a struggle and the last two fine. Think it may be my route as there was a...

Another week complete. Found the first couple of runs today ok the middle two mo...

buchgall157

•4 years ago

5 Replies

New here, just saying hello.

Hi I'm new here, joined last night and have enjoyed reading lots of supportive posts and feel very inspired by them all. I wish I had discovered this in week...

Hi I'm new here, joined last night and have enjoyed reading lots of supportive p...

JessPix

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 - disappointment

Hi, I feel disappointed. I though i would at least be able to do week 1, i cant even do the 60 second run. I have been repeating w1 run 3 for the past...

Hi, I feel disappointed. I though i would at least be able to do week 1, i can...

Darty81

•4 years ago

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Just run 5k !!

Morning all Set out to do W9R1 but I was in the zone and feeling really good I carried on And completed my first ever 5K !! Gone is the kids at school that...

Morning all Set out to do W9R1 but I was in the zone and feeling really good I ...

Krazycatlady

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 R2 done

Pretty chuffed with that run! Managed to run 2.9 miles in the 28 minutes, for someone who has never exercised before, I am punching the air right now 😊🌈...

Pretty chuffed with that run! Managed to run 2.9 miles in the 28 minutes, for so...

Issywhizz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation day!

Just graduated today! 27:16 *Delighted!* I've never been a runner. This app has been a great way to start and work on my fitness.

Just graduated today! 27:16 *Delighted!* I've never been a runner. This app has ...

Landa007

Graduate•4 years ago

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What’s happened to my mojo??

I’ve just completed W7R3. I should be pleased, but I’m feeling quite ‘empty’ for some reason. I’ve found week 7 hard - not the running, but my attitude....

I’ve just completed W7R3. I should be pleased, but I’m feeling quite ‘empty’ for...

Frissels

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R2 wobbles and rain

My first C25K post... I’ve been reading other people’s posts and stories over the last 8.5 weeks, mainly coping with motivation and encouragement between me...

My first C25K post... I’ve been reading other people’s posts and stories over th...

Noyoyo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed Wk8R3, but now I need to go back to shorter runs...

I've found wk8 an absolute killer. Although I've completed each run without stopping and r3 was a little faster, my legs have really suffered. I've a slight...

I've found wk8 an absolute killer. Although I've completed each run without stop...

MrsPlatypus

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 done - can't believe it!

As someone who never, ever ran before this programme, I'm just amazed I've gotten through! This forum has been really helpful and thanks to everyone on here...

As someone who never, ever ran before this programme, I'm just amazed I've got...

Scotdee

Graduate•4 years ago

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I struggled last week

For some reason I really struggled wednesday but today totally diffrent app went of for some reason just kept on going till I realised week 9 sunday . My thing...

For some reason I really struggled wednesday but today totally diffrent app went...

dolcie06

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

The first voiced split from the podcast at 4 mins in to the first 8 minute run came as a shock. Really? Already? Wow that was fantastically enjoyable! Yes, I...

The first voiced split from the podcast at 4 mins in to the first 8 minute run c...

BeaglesEnd

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R2 complete!

Iv had a 3 day break cos of the rain! Kept putting it off! But a fellow running on here inspired me! And was the best run Iv done! Even gave it all I had in...

Iv had a 3 day break cos of the rain! Kept putting it off! But a fellow running ...

Chewy73

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finished c25k

Well that’s it l have completed c25k this morning 9 weeks ago l struggle to start , some good some bad but l never stopped going . Thanks for all the support...

Well that’s it l have completed c25k this morning 9 weeks ago l struggle to star...

Candy63

•4 years ago

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W8r3 victory 🐌 🏃‍♀️even through the 💦

Friday and it was raining but I’m now a runner I told myself so off I went !! If there was a halo for a 🐌 then mine should be glowing !! Can’t quite believe I...

Friday and it was raining but I’m now a runner I told myself so off I went !! If...

Delgirl82

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Wk5 run2 again!

Thanks for all your encouragement yesterday and you were all correct.. I did it! Slow and steady this morning and completed both 8 mins without stopping and...

Thanks for all your encouragement yesterday and you were all correct.. I did it!...

Hel2205

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 repeat

After a long day to Beijing and back yesterday -yes I kid you not... PPE fir the NHS...today I’ve had a soggy jog... but I did it !! I must be a graduate so I...

After a long day to Beijing and back yesterday -yes I kid you not... PPE fir the...

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

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20 minutes!

Hello, my name is Mojojojo, and I am a runner 🏃‍♀️😁😎 Dancer!!! W5 R3 - most definitely mind over matter. 20 minutes. 20! I didn't stop, kept a steady 🐢...

Hello, my name is Mojojojo, and I am a runner 🏃‍♀️😁😎 Dancer!!! W5 R3 - most d...

Mojojojo71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Surprised with myself

Just back from W3R3. Some things I've noticed: Legs are a lot less painful and feel back to normal within 20min of being back and having stretched. Pace has...

Just back from W3R3. Some things I've noticed: Legs are a lot less painful and f...

CookiesToCut

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Back in the zone.

Completed C25K in January but stopped during the first few weeks of lockdown but I’m back. Still Japanese slow running but feeling blinking great again....

Completed C25K in January but stopped during the first few weeks of lockdown but...

Portlandprincess

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Thanks for the encouragement

W5R3 just completed - 20 minute run and I feel fantastic. To think just over 5 weeks ago I struggled to run 1 minute. For the first time I really feel like I...

W5R3 just completed - 20 minute run and I feel fantastic. To think just over 5 w...

Tallowah

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

BPM .. Struggle

Hi, I went for a Run earlier in the week and must admit it was a struggle from the start, 10mins in I felt like I couldn't breath so I stopped, when I checked...

Hi, I went for a Run earlier in the week and must admit it was a struggle from t...

Patrich

•4 years ago

12 Replies

W8R1 - phew

That was a long final 5 minutes! But it's done 💪 The toxic 10 was closer to a toxic 5 so that was great. Also, this is the beginning of making myself into a...

That was a long final 5 minutes! But it's done 💪 The toxic 10 was closer to a t...

Tap_per

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Foam Rollers. Ouch. Getting Serious!

Having completed W7R2, I’ve now convinced myself I’m taking this challenge seriously. Got gait analysis and new trainers (yay! Can’t wait to try tomorrow) and...

Having completed W7R2, I’ve now convinced myself I’m taking this challenge serio...

Luvlollyboo

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Hit bit of a wall

Morning all hope we are all well. I completed c25k about 3 weeks ago now and I have carried on running. I do a 5k on every run and was regularly getting a pb....

Morning all hope we are all well. I completed c25k about 3 weeks ago now and I h...

Natedog1805

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Week 6 Run 1 - it's hard

Ok, so this morning I did week 6 run 1 (in the wind and rain) and it was hard - each run felt like it was going on forever as did the walks. I did it though...

Ok, so this morning I did week 6 run 1 (in the wind and rain) and it was hard - ...

Overweightandunfit

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Done !!!

I’ve done it ! I have no idea how . I started with trepidation unfit, overweight , asthmatic, recovering after long illness, age 58, & never run in my life....

I’ve done it ! I have no idea how . I started with trepidation unfit, overweight...

Lockdown5

Graduate•4 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Week 9 run 3 completed ✅

Keep going

W8r1

WK 2 complete

New here, just saying hello.

Week 1 - disappointment

Just run 5k !!

W8 R2 done

Graduation day!

What’s happened to my mojo??

W9R2 wobbles and rain

Completed Wk8R3, but now I need to go back to shorter runs...

W9R3 done - can't believe it!

I struggled last week

Week 5 Run 2

W7R2 complete!

Finished c25k

W8r3 victory 🐌 🏃‍♀️even through the 💦

Wk5 run2 again!

Week 5 run 2 repeat

20 minutes!

Surprised with myself

Back in the zone.

Thanks for the encouragement

BPM .. Struggle

W8R1 - phew

Foam Rollers. Ouch. Getting Serious!

Hit bit of a wall

Week 6 Run 1 - it's hard

Done !!!

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