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Week 8 run 2 - felt a bit of a slog, but I did it!

The prolonged bad weather is having an effect on me. I had no problem getting out early when the sun was shining, in fact I couldn't wait to lace up my...

The prolonged bad weather is having an effect on me. I had no problem getting ou...

Newbie59

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run 6 Consolidation and ankle challenge 🙄

On Monday I ran up a steepish hill for the first time and for a few days afterwards my ankle was really swollen ( hypermobile problem ). I rested it almost...

On Monday I ran up a steepish hill for the first time and for a few days afterwa...

Eveb1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3

Wooohooo!!! I did it all !! Just finished my run and am over the moon. From an unfit couch potato to running 30mins . So proud of myself and that too just...

Wooohooo!!! I did it all !! Just finished my run and am over the moon. From an u...

B14v

Graduate•4 years ago

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Did anyone loose weight doing this?

I already eat healthy so I don’t want to reduce calories. How long does it take to start loosing weight?

I already eat healthy so I don’t want to reduce calories. How long does it take...

Selcan

•4 years ago

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WK4R1

Finally got over my hump of week 3 and moved on to week 4! It went really well, I slowed down on the first 5 minutes (for 1m30s) and then at the second 5...

Finally got over my hump of week 3 and moved on to week 4! It went really well, ...

esmerice

•4 years ago

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W1R3 Done!

First week completed! Feels good to have finished it, achieved something. I was finding it difficult at the start of the 5th running section but I pushed on....

First week completed! Feels good to have finished it, achieved something. I was ...

Fat2Fit79

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 done! 😅

I did my run just after 11am, I ran for 30 minutes, picked up the pace in the last 2 minutes but for at least 15 mins it was a mental battle as part of me was...

I did my run just after 11am, I ran for 30 minutes, picked up the pace in the la...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 completed

Really pleased that I’ve managed 2 weeks and it struck me today that I’ve done more proper exercise in the last 2 weeks than in total in the last 2 years. If...

Really pleased that I’ve managed 2 weeks and it struck me today that I’ve done m...

Islandmacmum

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Where to start after a week off ill

So I finished week8 but have not been well all week so have not run at all. I’m still not 100%. I’m wondering what run to start on once I feel up to it again?...

So I finished week8 but have not been well all week so have not run at all. I’m ...

Fitat54

Graduate•4 years ago

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Rest day !

So it's rest day (otherwise known as bike ride day ! ) Haha Thought I would go for a gentle bike ride with the intention of finding a 5k route for future...

So it's rest day (otherwise known as bike ride day ! ) Haha Thought I would go f...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 and my first run!

Have finally got to my last week and I couldn’t be happier! The extra 2 minutes at 8.15 this morning were a struggle but running at a slower pace has...

Have finally got to my last week and I couldn’t be happier! The extra 2 minutes ...

Running21a

•4 years ago

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Graduated... again...!

Yes...! At (almost) 61yrs, I've managed to drag my sorry self over the finish line (again...) & have climbed that podium to join you Hidden~ thank you &...

Yes...! At (almost) 61yrs, I've managed to drag my sorry self over the finish li...

SuzyKK

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 done

Well completed week 8 but it was a crap week of runs - a combination of too tired, too hot, and just because. But it’s done and finished and I will move on to...

Well completed week 8 but it was a crap week of runs - a combination of too tire...

drmoogie

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7 R3

I’ve been decorating all week so was a little tired an achy before setting off this morning but completed run 3 nonetheless, a little slower than normal...

I’ve been decorating all week so was a little tired an achy before setting off t...

Reliclullaby

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back after injury

I've made it back after an injury on w8r2. It's taken near 4 weeks and I've dropped back to week 6 ....but I'm back and taking more care on the paths I run...

I've made it back after an injury on w8r2. It's taken near 4 weeks and I've drop...

FitterFor40

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

As Sarah told me I had run for 12.5 minutes and was half way, I was being accompanied by Rocket Man by Queen. I heard the words... shooting star💫 ... burning...

As Sarah told me I had run for 12.5 minutes and was half way, I was being accomp...

JulieHills

Graduate•4 years ago

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Inspiration for my daughter

Really glad that one of my daughters is now following the plan. She used to run but stopped in her teenage years as growing pains and knee problems. I think...

Really glad that one of my daughters is now following the plan. She used to run ...

Kazzer40

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W7 R1

Great to see everyone else reach W7 but when you get there yourself, it’s a real milestone. Great weather, good run, tired and was ready for the 5 min walk at...

Great to see everyone else reach W7 but when you get there yourself, it’s a real...

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Helping a friend on w1r1

I started w2r1 last night. A friend is interested but apprehensive about starting Couchto5k. So tomorrow I’m going to do w1r1 with her, social distancing of...

I started w2r1 last night. A friend is interested but apprehensive about startin...

Mitchm77

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W9R3 - Graduated!

It's taken me 11 weeks rather than 9 but finally completed my final run today. Very pleased as when I started this I could barely run for more than a minute....

It's taken me 11 weeks rather than 9 but finally completed my final run today. V...

Jaybee60

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated

Any chance of a badge, mods?

Hendrixium

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running speed

Just finished wk6 so now doing 25 mins runs. I know I’m slow at the minute but what is an acceptable running speed. Just wondering how much faster I should...

Just finished wk6 so now doing 25 mins runs. I know I’m slow at the minute but ...

NicR115

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still going

With my knees strapped and Vaseline on my b**bs and looking like a plum at the finish - just completed W5 R3 this morning. If I can do this, anyone can!

With my knees strapped and Vaseline on my b**bs and looking like a plum at the f...

Redfly3

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Completed!

Another enjoyable run to finish Week 7! On today’s run my sister accompanied me on her bike and we actually had a lovely chat whilst I ran so it was great for...

Another enjoyable run to finish Week 7! On today’s run my sister accompanied me ...

runforfun_

Graduate•4 years ago

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34 mins in the heat

Phew it was hot this morning 🥵 I didn’t get out till 7 so more fool me! I lived up to my name 😓 However I did 4.8K in 34 mins so I’m happy with that. Used...

Phew it was hot this morning 🥵 I didn’t get out till 7 so more fool me! I lived...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Hate

Well week 8 has been horrible. I don’t know why but I’ve lost the mojo and the love has gone this week. I say week, it’s taken nearly two to get through week 8...

Well week 8 has been horrible. I don’t know why but I’ve lost the mojo and the l...

Swanseajen

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 - Run 2

I usually run in the evening, but went out at 9am this morning and really enjoyed it. I think evenings will still fit with my schedule better, but I...

I usually run in the evening, but went out at 9am this morning and really enjoye...

Runner_P

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 finished

Completed w4 run this morning. Wearing a ankle support has really helped. Found the first 5 minutes really hard as up a slight hill. Should I do this week...

Completed w4 run this morning. Wearing a ankle support has really helped. Found ...

Jigsaw123

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Changing from grass to road

Hi all, I did the whole C25K programme running on grass and since graduating I thought I’d try some different routes out and they have been on the roads. My...

Hi all, I did the whole C25K programme running on grass and since graduating I t...

Glanestpink

Graduate•4 years ago

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Help with painful knees please

Hi am new to this forum. Currently on week 7. Everything was going fine until run 2 and since have experienced awful pain in both knees, crunching sound when...

Hi am new to this forum. Currently on week 7. Everything was going fine until ru...

Tinyturtle

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Week 8 run 2 - felt a bit of a slog, but I did it!

Run 6 Consolidation and ankle challenge 🙄

W9R3

Did anyone loose weight doing this?

WK4R1

W1R3 Done!

Week 9 run 1 done! 😅

Week 2 completed

Where to start after a week off ill

Rest day !

Week 9 and my first run!

Graduated... again...!

Week 8 done

W7 R3

Back after injury

Week 6 Run 3

Inspiration for my daughter

W7 R1

Helping a friend on w1r1

W9R3 - Graduated!

Graduated

Running speed

Still going

Week 7 Completed!

34 mins in the heat

Week 8 Hate

Week 3 - Run 2

W4 finished

Changing from grass to road

Help with painful knees please

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