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3rd consolidation run

3rd consolidation run this morning. Was worried about this one as I was disappointed with my last run, where I only managed to run 3k, but had to take the...

3rd consolidation run this morning. Was worried about this one as I was disappoi...

Jojoknits

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Completed !

yeay ! i don't know why but i wasn't feeling it before this one, even though i had done it twice before . i knew i could do it but just as wasn't as...

yeay ! i don't know why but i wasn't feeling it before this one, even though i h...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Other C25Kers in the community?

Does anyone ever see other people in the middle of a brisk walk with headphones in, whilst out on their own run and think ‘ah I wonder if they’re a fellow C25K...

Does anyone ever see other people in the middle of a brisk walk with headphones ...

runforfun_

Graduate•4 years ago

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Beginning of the story

Hi, I’m new to both the Couch to 5K and this community. I’ve only just finished the 2nd week, I was thrilled with my progress and managed to enjoy running -...

Hi, I’m new to both the Couch to 5K and this community. I’ve only just finished ...

Frog_Princess

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 done

So week 9 run 3 completed! I can't belive I made it and to anyone doubting the programme trust in it and repeat a week/run if needed, I did and I have now made...

So week 9 run 3 completed! I can't belive I made it and to anyone doubting the p...

Cass746

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 Run 2 Attempt 3 FINALLY DID IT 😀

After not making it just before getting poorly and not making it just after getting better I have only gone and done it 😁. Such a relief and so happy to be...

After not making it just before getting poorly and not making it just after gett...

Daisy-runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Post 5k update

Have now done 3 consolidation runs. Did Stepping Stones twice and have just done the NHS Speed one which I quite enjoyed! The 165 pace was a bit...

Have now done 3 consolidation runs. Did Stepping Stones twice and have just do...

Runbird

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 9 run 1

Done..home stretch

Jillb141

Graduate•4 years ago

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First failed run 😥

W9R2 today and I was doing so well - I was on the exact 5K pace averaging out at 5:59/Km. Then at 26 minutes I got an extremely sharp stitch out of nowhere...

W9R2 today and I was doing so well - I was on the exact 5K pace averaging out at...

Bumblebee26

Graduate•4 years ago

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Shoe shop shut

After checking were i could get gait analysis done near me and checking online, it said open so went off yesterday to get new trainers ready for another...

After checking were i could get gait analysis done near me and checking online, ...

Shar71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Week 3

I was just about to write a Consolidation Week 2 post, then when I checked, the last one was 2 weeks ago, so week 3 it is - too busy with finishing my last job...

I was just about to write a Consolidation Week 2 post, then when I checked, the ...

WearsTheFoxHat

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1

Just in from W4R1 ... and feeling pretty damn good about it. Scoped out my route yesterday given the increased running would be greater distance covered ......

Just in from W4R1 ... and feeling pretty damn good about it. Scoped out my rout...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

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26 DOWN ⭐1⭐ TO GO!!

Did my penultimate run this morning!...got further and managed to lift the pace towards the end. Need to pinch myself that this 53 year old, hypothyriod...

Did my penultimate run this morning!...got further and managed to lift the pace ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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One more to go 😀

Well I’ve done week 9 run 2 this morning and really got in to a sort of flow with this one, upped the pace for the last 5 min and finished on a high 😀 happy...

Well I’ve done week 9 run 2 this morning and really got in to a sort of flow wit...

Suestudy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Mind Over Matter (W5R3)

I did it! Genuinely shocked, this is the longest and furthest I’ve ever run in my life! I never would have thought 5 weeks ago that I’d be able to say that....

I did it! Genuinely shocked, this is the longest and furthest I’ve ever run in m...

sophs_cx

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R1 done

Feel great W6 R1 I cant believe I have got here, so grateful my body is so happy with running. thanks to all in this group so supportive.

Feel great W6 R1 I cant believe I have got here, so grateful my body is so happy...

Peawee

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 r1

I had to stop running at the beginning of lockdown as my daughter had w chest infection and I was coming back coughing from the damp mornings! So restarted a...

I had to stop running at the beginning of lockdown as my daughter had w chest in...

DaisyCL

•4 years ago

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week 6 run 1

Well ,out of interest, I downloaded a tracker and I was delighted to find that I actually jogged a minute and a half more quickly per km than I walk .I'm...

Well ,out of interest, I downloaded a tracker and I was delighted to find that ...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

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Help& advice

Hi I graduated two years ago never been a sporty person, so I was really proud of myself! Consolidated for a few weeks. Then winter came and I realised I am...

Hi I graduated two years ago never been a sporty person, so I was really proud o...

Patjoub

•4 years ago

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Consolidation continues...

I was never a morning runner - not very good first thing - but I went out yesterday at 7:30 (which is early for me), for my third consolidation run, and really...

I was never a morning runner - not very good first thing - but I went out yester...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

A restful run ☺️

Well that was a nice little restorative run 😊🏃🏼‍♀️. Having pulled my back lugging heavy plant pots round the garden last weekend (I really ought to know...

Well that was a nice little restorative run 😊🏃🏼‍♀️. Having pulled my back lu...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Knees !

Oh my lord Thank goodness it’s a rest day my knees are so achey today I’m on W8 and I have never had this problem before :( Not painful but hard work going...

Oh my lord Thank goodness it’s a rest day my knees are so achey today I’m on W...

Krazycatlady

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

WK9R2 DONE!

Well today was good, felt good stayed at my pace and forgot about the glory side of speed ,as that will come with fitness. One more run to go, it will be...

Well today was good, felt good stayed at my pace and forgot about the glory side...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W4 done. Dog is scornful.

I’m surprised to find I finished W4 yesterday. I’m using the Japanese Slow Jogging method and hope that that is a legitimate way to nail C25K. Yesterday while...

I’m surprised to find I finished W4 yesterday. I’m using the Japanese Slow Joggi...

DeborahBlythe

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

Well it’s my final week with run 1 of week 9 being done shortly, and I’m already planning what to do next..... I’m not putting any pressure on myself, but I...

Well it’s my final week with run 1 of week 9 being done shortly, and I’m already...

Keep_Running

Graduate•4 years ago

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Muggy run

Up for an early run this morning, but it was very humid and sweaty 🥵 and felt like a struggle so was quite surprised to see a couple of achievements pop up

Up for an early run this morning, but it was very humid and sweaty 🥵 and felt l...

Matlins

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 run 1

Wow, that was better than expected! I was dreading this one as I found week 4 run 3 quiet a challenge! I thought about giving today a miss and having an extra...

Wow, that was better than expected! I was dreading this one as I found week 4 ru...

C1984

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 Run 1

I feel like that was best most relaxed run. Laura was my coach today, fancied a change from Sarah M (no offence meant) I dont know whether it was hearing a...

I feel like that was best most relaxed run. Laura was my coach today, fancied a ...

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Graduated this morning!

Delighted to confirm my graduation with a 31 minute W9R3 as I wanted to do the full 5k again for the third time this week. Who knows maybe I will manage 5k in...

Delighted to confirm my graduation with a 31 minute W9R3 as I wanted to do the f...

Jim_Gray

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running and osteopenia

Hi, Is Couch to 5K truly safe for over 70 with osteopenia? Felt great after first run, second run due today but my back is a bit sore. This might be normal...

Hi, Is Couch to 5K truly safe for over 70 with osteopenia? Felt great after fir...

NordicNellie

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

3rd consolidation run

Week 3 Completed !

Other C25Kers in the community?

Beginning of the story

Week 9 run 3 done

Wk9 Run 2 Attempt 3 FINALLY DID IT 😀

Post 5k update

Wk 9 run 1

First failed run 😥

Shoe shop shut

Consolidation Week 3

W4R1

26 DOWN ⭐1⭐ TO GO!!

One more to go 😀

Mind Over Matter (W5R3)

W6 R1 done

W5 r1

week 6 run 1

Help& advice

Consolidation continues...

A restful run ☺️

Knees !

WK9R2 DONE!

W4 done. Dog is scornful.

Week 9 Run 1

Muggy run

Week 5 run 1

W8 Run 1

Graduated this morning!

Running and osteopenia

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