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W8r1🐌🐌🐌turned into a slug !!

This was a tough gruelling slow jog. I looked somewhat like a flailing whale for the first few minutes !! Just like I’ve never done this before. Crazy but...

This was a tough gruelling slow jog. I looked somewhat like a flailing whale fo...

Delgirl82

•4 years ago

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Does it get easier?

I’m currently using C25K for some of my running as my daughter is doing the plan again. This is W4R2. It was two years ago (give or take a month) since I last...

I’m currently using C25K for some of my running as my daughter is doing the plan...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still on a high

I completed Week 5 Run 3 on Saturday. I never thought I would do it straight away. I thought I may struggle, but get to 15 mins and increase from there. So it...

I completed Week 5 Run 3 on Saturday. I never thought I would do it straight awa...

Wobblyrunner

•4 years ago

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Wk 5 run 1 ✅

Legs felt super heavy on the first two runs so we went slower than usual. Still felt like a challenge but we got through it and actually felt less discomfort...

Legs felt super heavy on the first two runs so we went slower than usual. Still ...

Foxyblue

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Finished!

Wahoooo, after a little bit of a blip last week where I was feeling a little down I’ve finally managed to do my last run of week 9 this morning! It was tough(...

Wahoooo, after a little bit of a blip last week where I was feeling a little dow...

Bravenewworld

Graduate•4 years ago

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Cannot believe it w9r1

Seriously how did I ever make it to here! I am so pleased to be on the final week , I didn’t think I could make it past w1 & here I am. I am only doing 3.5k...

Seriously how did I ever make it to here! I am so pleased to be on the final wee...

Lockdown5

Graduate•4 years ago

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41 - 6ft 2" - 21st 12lb - Week 3

Done it! No niggles, or pains whilst running today, which was nice for a change! Week 4 seems a little daunting, but I know I'm ready to give it a crack. I'm...

Done it! No niggles, or pains whilst running today, which was nice for a change!...

Sedge

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R1

I did it, took a positive attitude with me & ran for 5 mins , woohoo !!. Super pleased with myself. 😆

I did it, took a positive attitude with me & ran for 5 mins , woohoo !!. Super ...

Needtoescapepo20

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 3

This was pretty enjoyable and I’m definitely ready to move on to Week 5 and, surprisingly, already gearing my self up for the 20 minute final run. Today, I was...

This was pretty enjoyable and I’m definitely ready to move on to Week 5 and, sur...

BeaglesEnd

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3!

Iv just ran 25 minutes non stop!! How do I feel???!! I’ll let you know in an hour or so when I can breathe again!! 😩 To say I couldn’t even run for 1 minute...

Iv just ran 25 minutes non stop!! How do I feel???!! I’ll let you know in an ho...

Chewy73

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’ve only gone and done it!!

Week 9, run 3 complete. Feels fantastic and yes, I am proud of myself! Best thing I’ve ever done and so addictive. Now to celebrate 🎉🥂✨🌈

Week 9, run 3 complete. Feels fantastic and yes, I am proud of myself! Best thin...

BBblue727

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Struggling to get out there!

Hey I’m supposed to or had planned to start week 8 this morning but ......... I just feel daunted - scared I can’t do it. Don’t now why really - I’ve been ok...

Hey I’m supposed to or had planned to start week 8 this morning but ......... I ...

Dreambird

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Week 6, Run 1

Not going to lie, I found that really tough this morning. Going back to interval running after doing 20 mins non stop really did catch me out and I'd read...

Not going to lie, I found that really tough this morning. Going back to interval...

Jillybean0141

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Monday motivation

Well it seems I’m very shallow... amazing what you learn about yourself with this running malarkey. My motivation today? Wanted to try out my new Sweaty Betty...

Well it seems I’m very shallow... amazing what you learn about yourself with thi...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woo hoo - 30mins!!!!!!

Totally buzzing, just done wk9 r1 - ran for a whole 30mins and feel so proud of myself. Extra special after an awful run for w8 r3!!!

Totally buzzing, just done wk9 r1 - ran for a whole 30mins and feel so proud of ...

drmoogie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk4R1

Had some feelings of trepidation about this week as I knew I had to run for 5 mins but I've only gone and done it!!! 😱 Quite muggy here this morning too so...

Had some feelings of trepidation about this week as I knew I had to run for 5 mi...

Fifitrixiebell73

Graduate•4 years ago

22 Replies

Week 9 Run 3 🌈

Well there it is, week 9 run 3 completed!! I would like to thank all of you for being there and I can honestly say, without you I would not have got through...

Well there it is, week 9 run 3 completed!! I would like to thank all of you for ...

JaxO

Graduate•4 years ago

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week 8 run 1 - I walked for about a minute. Do I need to redo?

I am finding the last run or two harder. I was doing fine, but week 7 run 3 and week 8, run 1 have been a struggle. Possibly having lockdown blues does not...

I am finding the last run or two harder. I was doing fine, but week 7 run 3 an...

Rebecca999

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Week 9 Run 3

Done! What a program this is, I genuinely would never have made it this far without the couch to 5k. Anyone struggling stick with it, it really does work!

Done! What a program this is, I genuinely would never have made it this far with...

2017CV

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Week 3 complete.

When I read I had to run 3 minutes I never thought it possible. Last night I smashed it. My route has some extreme hills but I still managed to run all the way...

When I read I had to run 3 minutes I never thought it possible. Last night I sma...

SionedElin94

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Week 1 in the bag

Pace as improved each run, I’m really pleased though did a repetitive run round the lake today and didn’t enjoy as much felt harder work. I’ve also signed up...

Pace as improved each run, I’m really pleased though did a repetitive run round ...

BabaG

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Never Ending Story

Decided to mix it up and run a different route this morning which included hills - jeepers what a shock! The hill on the way back was never ending torture,...

Decided to mix it up and run a different route this morning which included hills...

BeetrootFace77

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2 done!

Yay! Did it again! But my poor poor legs don’t know what’s hit them!!! Did some stretches before going out and a a slightly longer warm up walk just to get...

Yay! Did it again! But my poor poor legs don’t know what’s hit them!!! Did some ...

LinsH75

Graduate•4 years ago

13 Replies

week 6 run 1

flippin heck after running 20 minutes solid last week i thought today would be a dream ! oh no it was a nightmare!!!! about to have a long bath to recover ! x

flippin heck after running 20 minutes solid last week i thought today would be a...

skamam

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Bloomin Strava!!

Sorry in advance for the little rant....just wondering if anyone else has had issues with Strava and incorrect times/distances? Yesterday I decided I was going...

Sorry in advance for the little rant....just wondering if anyone else has had is...

WillsMum68

Graduate•4 years ago

32 Replies

Heat

Up early to try and beat the heat but it’s already mega warm ! Oh well W8R2 I’m Coming for you !

Up early to try and beat the heat but it’s already mega warm ! Oh well W8R2 I’m...

Krazycatlady

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Deflated

It’s been a while since I’ve posted. This is the fourth time I’m attempting the C25K and am determined to do it. Feeling deflated today though as woke early...

It’s been a while since I’ve posted. This is the fourth time I’m attempting the ...

Julesh15

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Wk5R3 - I just ran for 20 mins - WITHOUT STOPPING!

Not really sure how that happened but I ran and I didn’t stop.....Until Jo told me I could, obviously! Wasn’t really looking forward to this run. Wasn’t...

Not really sure how that happened but I ran and I didn’t stop.....Until Jo told ...

Iamaki74

Graduate•4 years ago

10 Replies

Running up hill

How do I keep running up hill? And by hill, I mean slight gradient!! I’m repeating week 4 as I cannot keep running for the first 3 & 5mins but can the second...

How do I keep running up hill? And by hill, I mean slight gradient!! I’m repeati...

Tortoise-in-treacle

•4 years ago

7 Replies

When you surprise yourself

Wk 8 run 2 On Friday I completed wk 8 run 2, I'm loving the fact I can now run and feel like I've made massive progress (and by the difference in my run...

Wk 8 run 2 On Friday I completed wk 8 run 2, I'm loving the fact I can now run a...

RunningBoy68

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

W8r1🐌🐌🐌turned into a slug !!

Does it get easier?

Still on a high

Wk 5 run 1 ✅

Finished!

Cannot believe it w9r1

41 - 6ft 2" - 21st 12lb - Week 3

W4 R1

Week 4 Run 3

W6R3!

I’ve only gone and done it!!

Struggling to get out there!

Week 6, Run 1

Monday motivation

Woo hoo - 30mins!!!!!!

Wk4R1

Week 9 Run 3 🌈

week 8 run 1 - I walked for about a minute. Do I need to redo?

Week 9 Run 3

Week 3 complete.

Week 1 in the bag

Never Ending Story

W1R2 done!

week 6 run 1

Bloomin Strava!!

Heat

Deflated

Wk5R3 - I just ran for 20 mins - WITHOUT STOPPING!

Running up hill

When you surprise yourself

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