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W1R2

Completed this morning. This is so easy. I know there’s work to come, but, for me, running for the first time in years, I’m amazed at myself. Didn’t think I’d...

Completed this morning. This is so easy. I know there’s work to come, but, for m...

NikonikoFred

•4 years ago

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Last run

Tomorrow is my last run, I have come so far. I am a runner. I took my time, so did not injure myself. To all who read this, YOU CAN DO THIS...

Tomorrow is my last run, I have come so far. I am a runner. I took my time, so d...

Oldman_runclub

•4 years ago

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C25K WK7R3

After my last run, I wasn't looking forward to this one. Although it was not as hard as R2, I was still pushing myself to the max but I guess that's the aim,...

After my last run, I wasn't looking forward to this one. Although it was not as...

3Sud

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 r1

Wow early morning run for this one and I am a sitting here feeling amazing after completing it! I have come up to Cumbria to form my 'bubble' with my parents...

Wow early morning run for this one and I am a sitting here feeling amazing after...

Brunsamarathon

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 - I DID IT!!!!

I actually can't believe it! I was so so nervous for this run, as I was never the fittest and completely hated P.E in school, I even used to get exhausted...

I actually can't believe it! I was so so nervous for this run, as I was never th...

packersruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pulled muscle?

I've done 3 post-graduation runs and I think I might have pulled a muscle at some stage - it didn't feel right this morning and ever since my lower right calf...

I've done 3 post-graduation runs and I think I might have pulled a muscle at som...

palestrina

Graduate•4 years ago

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Virtual parkrun didn’t happen

We had a lovely short run this morning, I decided i wanted to speed up a bit so ran 1k in 7.55 min which is faster than ever before, don’t try speeding up...

We had a lovely short run this morning, I decided i wanted to speed up a bit so ...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Does anyone else run with the dog?

Hi everyone great community btw. Just wondered if anyone else ran with there dog, my cocker spaniel has been on every run so far, he loves it, not sure he...

Hi everyone great community btw. Just wondered if anyone else ran with there do...

J111eth

•4 years ago

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Week 8

Complete 😁☺️ Back on pace tonight as well. So much so I set a new PB for distance 😁 Had a little stitch in the last couple of mins but otherwise a good...

Complete 😁☺️ Back on pace tonight as well. So much so I set a new PB for dista...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1r3 complete today! And new to the forum today.

So this is new and scary but I desperately needed to do something to counter the at home working and my pool being closed, so having not run for nearly 30yrs...

So this is new and scary but I desperately needed to do something to counter th...

Blowing-Bubbles

•4 years ago

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Finish line is in sight!

Only one run left till I graduate, I cannot believe how far I’ve come! A massive thankyou to this forum with every question asked and all the replies - your...

Only one run left till I graduate, I cannot believe how far I’ve come! A massive...

Mrs-pickles

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5k week 2 run 3 done

Flipping hot.. And few little hills.. So slow.. But done.. Phew

Driver82

•4 years ago

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W1R2 done!

So an hour ago I was sat on the sofa really not looking forward to going out for the second run! But I read some of your posts and comments and went out! In...

So an hour ago I was sat on the sofa really not looking forward to going out for...

100kgtarget

•4 years ago

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I’m back Running!!

4 weeks ago I rolled my ankle while running the 2nd run in week 9 and although it was something I thought wouldn’t keep me out long, it’s taken ages to heal,...

4 weeks ago I rolled my ankle while running the 2nd run in week 9 and although i...

robertmark97

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 R2- Icing on the cake

Gave myself a longer break between runs this week as I’ve been feeling a little icky and am struggling to eat. However I decided I had waited long enough and...

Gave myself a longer break between runs this week as I’ve been feeling a little ...

ThatGingeRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Certificate

Can someone please tell me how and where I can find my certificate to print off please

Can someone please tell me how and where I can find my certificate to print off ...

Loubylou63

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated

Just done my last run, absolutely exhausted, but so proud of myself, just hoping to do one run a week from now on, that’s a challenge 😏

Just done my last run, absolutely exhausted, but so proud of myself, just hoping...

Loubylou63

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 3

I’ve literally just finished my last run of week 7 I’m still cooling down, roll on week 8, I should have done this years ago, instead of being lazy in front of...

I’ve literally just finished my last run of week 7 I’m still cooling down, roll ...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R3 completed

Really enjoyed our run yesterday, I am doing this with my husband, we cannot believe that we can run for 5 minutes without stopping and still chat!! Can’t wait...

Really enjoyed our run yesterday, I am doing this with my husband, we cannot bel...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W9 R3 - I did it!! 🥳🏃🏻‍♀️

Hello fellow runners, I did it!!!!! I’m feeling so proud, honestly did not think I would be able to do it. Coincidence or not, my first run was on 13th April...

Hello fellow runners, I did it!!!!! I’m feeling so proud, honestly did not think...

Palomitas

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 in the bag 😀

Just finished week 3. More humid at the minute but tried to step up the pace slightly and rewarded by clocking my best time over the 3 runs. Week 4 looks to be...

Just finished week 3. More humid at the minute but tried to step up the pace sli...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 done 😁

Well, that’s week 8 in the bag - only one more week to go. Hope I can manage an extra 2 minutes 😱.

Well, that’s week 8 in the bag - only one more week to go. Hope I can manage an ...

Renee109

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W1R1 - Heart rate reached 185bpm

Hey Guys, I started with my W1R1.. while entire session went well, I am worried about my maximum heart rate during the session.. it went upto 185bpm.. Is this...

Hey Guys, I started with my W1R1.. while entire session went well, I am worried ...

Gurumurthy1607

•4 years ago

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Getting back to it plan - thoughts welcome :-)

Hi there. Hope you’re all well. I hurt my left knee on week 8 run 2 10 days ago. It’s the second time I’ve hurt my knee during the programme. I’m really keen...

Hi there. Hope you’re all well. I hurt my left knee on week 8 run 2 10 days ago....

Daisy-J

Graduate•4 years ago

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great run/bad run Wk8 R1&2

Wk8 R1, easiest yet! ABSOLUTELY nailed it and loved every second so had high hopes for R2 today. Dreadful. Had to stop at 20 mins and that was a struggle....

Wk8 R1, easiest yet! ABSOLUTELY nailed it and loved every second so had high hop...

SB1724

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Run

CRACKED IT.👏👏👏👏👏👏😁😁😁😁😁😁.well done to me.Now I will do 5K every other day and keeping it up

CRACKED IT.👏👏👏👏👏👏😁😁😁😁😁😁.well done to me.Now I will do 5K every other...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Getting better

Did W2R2 this morning and definitely improving. I have used Strava (which I use for cycling) to record my efforts. Today, set 5 PR’s. Now, I appreciate they...

Did W2R2 this morning and definitely improving. I have used Strava (which I use ...

Leve

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 Run 2 - advice on stitches

I completed this run today! 😊 The only problem was that from the very start of the run (probably during my 2nd/3rd minute of running) I developed a stitch...

I completed this run today! 😊 The only problem was that from the very start of...

ValeItaUk

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK9 R3

Completed. Wahay! In 22 degrees. Sarah M stopped half away but luckily had started a running app so ended up going wee bit longer. What's more didn't see a...

Completed. Wahay! In 22 degrees. Sarah M stopped half away but luckily had start...

SpringRhythm

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 stumbling block?

This is the second time I have attempted C25K and the furthest I have got. I am pleased with my progress having completed the first 3 weeks in my garden! I...

This is the second time I have attempted C25K and the furthest I have got. I am ...

BlueMumKat

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

W1R2

Last run

C25K WK7R3

Wk9 r1

W5R3 - I DID IT!!!!

Pulled muscle?

Virtual parkrun didn’t happen

Does anyone else run with the dog?

Week 8

W1r3 complete today! And new to the forum today.

Finish line is in sight!

Couch to 5k week 2 run 3 done

W1R2 done!

I’m back Running!!

W8 R2- Icing on the cake

Certificate

Graduated

Week 7 run 3

W4 R3 completed

W9 R3 - I did it!! 🥳🏃🏻‍♀️

Week 3 in the bag 😀

Week 8 done 😁

W1R1 - Heart rate reached 185bpm

Getting back to it plan - thoughts welcome :-)

great run/bad run Wk8 R1&2

Run

Getting better

Week 9 Run 2 - advice on stitches

WK9 R3

Week 6 stumbling block?

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