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Graduation

Good morning, completed the plan this morning. Could I have my badge please. Thank you for everything.

Good morning, completed the plan this morning. Could I have my badge please. T...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R1 - Couldn’t even finish the first run!

Hi everybody! My name is Erin, I’m 24 years old and I have about ten stone to lose. This morning I (finally) started my Couch to 5K journey but definitely...

Hi everybody! My name is Erin, I’m 24 years old and I have about ten stone to lo...

NewbierunnerErin

•4 years ago

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That's it.

Final run of the C25K plan done. A long, hard but ultimately rewarding 9 weeks. Thank you for following my journey and a big thank you for the support along...

Final run of the C25K plan done. A long, hard but ultimately rewarding 9 weeks. ...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Resident DJ shouting out c25k 🎧🙌🏼🏃🏼‍♀️

So this week I have been asked to feature on BBC Radio 1’s early morning breakfast show to talk about my c25k journey! Great platform to shout about the...

So this week I have been asked to feature on BBC Radio 1’s early morning breakfa...

Firsttimemumrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1 woo-hoo!

My husband and I switched things up today and ran first thing in the morning before coffee and breakfast-only had half a banana and some water. It worked for...

My husband and I switched things up today and ran first thing in the morning bef...

2bon

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3

Cant quite believe I got this far. One week to go! Anyone at the beginning struggling, I'd say mental strength is the biggest battle once your fitness is...

Cant quite believe I got this far. One week to go! Anyone at the beginning str...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

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Thought for the new week ...

What doesn't challenge you, doesn't change you. Just thought I'd share. 🤷‍♀️

Speedy60

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run advice

So I did week 4 run 1 today. I managed to complete it but the last 5 minute run nearly killed me. I felt like I was going to pass out/throw up afterwards. The...

So I did week 4 run 1 today. I managed to complete it but the last 5 minute run ...

LizzieMcNoodle

•4 years ago

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Wk6R1 done

Very happy with this. I’ve read plenty of posts about what a tricky run it is. Felt like more of a slog than the 20 min run. Really strange. Glad that one is...

Very happy with this. I’ve read plenty of posts about what a tricky run it is. F...

Fatty2001

•4 years ago

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How to prep for 5k

Hi, I’ve managed to run for 30 minutes, but I am very far from running 5km, any tips for increasing pace?

Hi, I’ve managed to run for 30 minutes, but I am very far from running 5km, any ...

PRamos

•4 years ago

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Started this today and loved it

Hi everyone, Me and my partner both started the couch to 5K today as we have both recently given up smoking using the NHS quit to smoke app which is where we...

Hi everyone, Me and my partner both started the couch to 5K today as we have b...

liam-1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 6

I’m ready and excited for starting week 6 tomorrow. Immensely proud. Good luck everyone this week with your runs 😁

I’m ready and excited for starting week 6 tomorrow. Immensely proud. Good lu...

Gemmaja

•4 years ago

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Completed it mate!

Well knock me Down with a feather. I've only gone and done 30mins nonstop jogging. I started a size 18 I'm now a 16 and can jog for a full 4k distance. The...

Well knock me Down with a feather. I've only gone and done 30mins nonstop joggin...

Johart85

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 Terrors !

I've been losing sleep over this week and especially R3! I start R1 tomorrow. I've read other posts and I'd definitely agree that a big part of it is...

I've been losing sleep over this week and especially R3! I start R1 tomorrow. ...

Scundered

Graduate•4 years ago

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What's a good android app for measuring distance ran? I only have my mobile on me for the time being.

Just looking for a free app that people here like to use. Something that saves runs would be great.... Thanks

Just looking for a free app that people here like to use. Something that saves r...

Gotanno

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

After 3 rest days due to illness I’m back! Finished a very hot and sweaty Run 1 of Week 5 - any tips for running in heat?

After 3 rest days due to illness I’m back! Finished a very hot and sweaty Run 1 ...

Sjrogers

•4 years ago

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Week2 run 1 smashed!

Omg I can't believe I just did that! My plan was to re run a week 1 program which I have already completed. but I felt mentally ready to go for week 2 and I'm...

Omg I can't believe I just did that! My plan was to re run a week 1 program whic...

Bluegiant85

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3 in the bag.

Just completed Week 8 run 3. I actually ran for 30 mins in all as it’s comfy downhill at the end. I ran only 4.08k which means an extra 7.5 minutes to get to...

Just completed Week 8 run 3. I actually ran for 30 mins in all as it’s comfy dow...

Carolaknitter

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 complete ...already missing Laura 😱

Just three runs to go before I graduate and how will I cope without Laura!?!? Next week looks dry so looking forward to the last run of C25K even though I...

Just three runs to go before I graduate and how will I cope without Laura!?!? N...

Chipuba

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 - Knee strength?

Phew that was a hot run but felt good, 16minutes of running! Considering at the end of wk1r1 my knee started hurting from a recurring problem I've had, and had...

Phew that was a hot run but felt good, 16minutes of running! Considering at the ...

f1madman

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 R3 completed - woohoo 🎉

Completed my final run of the programme today! Hot and humid out there but managed to keep to my normal pace. (Very slow but consistent 😂) I started the...

Completed my final run of the programme today! Hot and humid out there but manag...

SmilelikeImeanIt

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 completed!!

Well, well, well...I’ve just completed the programme! Just short of 4K, but pretty pleased with my good self for getting this far! For the past few runs I’ve...

Well, well, well...I’ve just completed the programme! Just short of 4K, but pret...

Taragreen01

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 R1

W8 R1 Done ✅ 2.85 Km pace 9.27/km 🐌 Calves started getting sore right from the off then worked it’s way up to the hips. I’m doing stretches after run....

W8 R1 Done ✅ 2.85 Km pace 9.27/km 🐌 Calves started getting sore right from th...

Piper5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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Can I alternate non-run days with 7 minutes workout app?

Hi all, I'm starting week 8 and I am itching to run every day, but after reading this forum it seems it's not advisable. I am now wondering if I can alternate...

Hi all, I'm starting week 8 and I am itching to run every day, but after reading...

Gotanno

•4 years ago

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Help for running up hills

I have just recently started running 5k after I graduated at 4.5k and my current best time is 35:04, which I’m relatively happy with but am aiming for under 30...

I have just recently started running 5k after I graduated at 4.5k and my current...

bethanyb

Graduate•4 years ago

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Is there a 5k to 10k app

I'm coming into week 9! Yes the final week! However I've enjoyed it so much thinking of doing 10k. Anyone found a decent app?

I'm coming into week 9! Yes the final week! However I've enjoyed it so much thin...

GetFitHan

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Knee problems

Hi Just starting C to 5 journey Have arthritis knee and ankle Hope last the course Any tips very much welcome Thanks and good luck to all

Hi Just starting C to 5 journey Have arthritis knee and ankle Hope last the cou...

Kneejerker

•4 years ago

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Week 1 done

So I did W1R3 today. For the first time I felt like I could jog for longer than 1 minute. I wasn’t worried about what other people think of me and I love the...

So I did W1R3 today. For the first time I felt like I could jog for longer than ...

Ermintrude77

•4 years ago

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Is it too soon to start working up to running 10k?

I graduated from C25K probably about a month ago, and since then have probably averaged 2-3 runs per week of 25-35 minutes. Absolutely delighted to have run...

I graduated from C25K probably about a month ago, and since then have probably a...

teapotdictator

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R2

The last of the ones with walkies in it I think. I’m making exactly the same comment to myself as after 5.2 - need to try and slow down for the longer runs so...

The last of the ones with walkies in it I think. I’m making exactly the same co...

Reggit

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Graduation

W1R1 - Couldn’t even finish the first run!

That's it.

Resident DJ shouting out c25k 🎧🙌🏼🏃🏼‍♀️

W8R1 woo-hoo!

Week 8 Run 3

Thought for the new week ...

Week 4 run advice

Wk6R1 done

How to prep for 5k

Started this today and loved it

Wk 6

Completed it mate!

W5 Terrors !

What's a good android app for measuring distance ran? I only have my mobile on me for the time being.

Week 5 Run 1

Week2 run 1 smashed!

Week 8 Run 3 in the bag.

Week 8 complete ...already missing Laura 😱

Week 4 Run 1 - Knee strength?

Wk9 R3 completed - woohoo 🎉

Week 9 completed!!

W8 R1

Can I alternate non-run days with 7 minutes workout app?

Help for running up hills

Is there a 5k to 10k app

Knee problems

Week 1 done

Is it too soon to start working up to running 10k?

W6 R2

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