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Finally started week 7!

Due to a mix of work stress and a few days of simply no motivation I finally got round to doing W7R1 8 days after completing week 6. It felt way harder even...

Due to a mix of work stress and a few days of simply no motivation I finally got...

Tap_per

•4 years ago

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Advice needed please - W9 R3

I have just completed W9 R3 and whilst I’m pleased, I don’t feel amazing. I started C25K 9 weeks ago and hoped to catch the ‘running bug’ but the last 2 weeks...

I have just completed W9 R3 and whilst I’m pleased, I don’t feel amazing. I star...

50somethingmum

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 r3

Completed!! Woo-hoo! Today was tough. The hardest of the week. Just didn’t have the legs, and is warm and humid out there. Didn’t quite hit 5k (think was...

Completed!! Woo-hoo! Today was tough. The hardest of the week. Just didn’t have...

Hendrixium

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated! Week 9 Run 3 - how did you treat yourself?

Completed my graduation run last night! I changed the route on the final run of the week from a mostly uphill run to a much flatter route and made it to 4.4km!...

Completed my graduation run last night! I changed the route on the final run of ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 1 finished!

Finished Run 3 of Week 1 of Couch to 5k in early morning sun with not a dog-walker in sight in the park. Feeling really chuffed with myself mentally but will...

Finished Run 3 of Week 1 of Couch to 5k in early morning sun with not a dog-walk...

Papa-D

•4 years ago

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5k before work!

Only meant to run for 30mins but took a new route and got a bit lost 😂 I found my way back so all was good and hit 5k so even better!! Happy Saturday all...

Only meant to run for 30mins but took a new route and got a bit lost 😂 I found ...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 R1

I did it. I must admit I did not really feel like going out this morning but I did. I was much slower but kept going. That last 5 minutes seemed to take far...

I did it. I must admit I did not really feel like going out this morning but I d...

oldperson47

Graduate•4 years ago

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What watches/ devices do you all recommend to measure your distance etc?

I’m nearing the end with 2 runs to go and I’ve got strava on my phone but could do with a watch or Fitbit type device as think it would be more accurate. Loads...

I’m nearing the end with 2 runs to go and I’ve got strava on my phone but could ...

liz163

•4 years ago

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Week 6 completed

Feeling fabulous even with a beetroot red face. 😂 Running has always scared me. I faced my demons & now enjoying it. Mind legs are feeling it now. Have a...

Feeling fabulous even with a beetroot red face. 😂 Running has always scared me....

Dormogs

•4 years ago

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W8 Hard !!!!

Fudge me I found that hard work !!! Already so warm outside W8R1

Krazycatlady

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stopping and starting

Is it ok to slow down to a walk while you drink some water during the longer runs? I’m just about to start week 9 but I wonder if I’m cheating as I don’t run...

Is it ok to slow down to a walk while you drink some water during the longer run...

Daisy170107

•4 years ago

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W8 R3 Dogs and playlists

Finally feel like a runner, as I had a growling 🐕 dog chasing after me! Made it through, although it threw my rhythm somewhat. And playlists... still...

Finally feel like a runner, as I had a growling 🐕 dog chasing after me! Made it...

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anyone had a 3 week break?

So frustrated. I had completed up to w6r3 with ease and was really enjoying it. Then got a really sore calf after my last run so had a few days off with lots...

So frustrated. I had completed up to w6r3 with ease and was really enjoying it. ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W5 R3 failed 😭😭😭😭

So disappointed. Failed spectacularly on this run. Got to 14 minutes and had to stop as felt dizzy and needed to throw up. Couldn’t get going again. Walked...

So disappointed. Failed spectacularly on this run. Got to 14 minutes and had to...

Sunnytom

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yay week 3 in the bag!

I can’t express how pleased I am with myself, with w3 r3 done this morning. Our bodies really are incredible, - at the end of w2 I knew I could run for...

I can’t express how pleased I am with myself, with w3 r3 done this morning. Ou...

Needtoescapepo20

Graduate•4 years ago

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A run in the park BBC sounds

Found this when looking for downloads on bbc sounds 15 minute 10 episodes of couch to 5k radio play. Worth a listen even if whilst doing the housework BBC...

Found this when looking for downloads on bbc sounds 15 minute 10 episodes of cou...

Jigsaw123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

OMG I ran for 20 minutes! I am still in shock but am totally buzzing. I may even have cried a little when I finished it. I struggled around the 10 minute mark...

OMG I ran for 20 minutes! I am still in shock but am totally buzzing. I may even...

Jillybean0141

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week one Run one done!!!

Yay!!! Felt the fear and did it anyway! Literally writing this on my cool down walk home! After all the fab support on here yesterday I couldn’t not give it a...

Yay!!! Felt the fear and did it anyway! Literally writing this on my cool down w...

LinsH75

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6

I DID IT!!! Feeling so good now. Lay in bed debating whether to put off the 25 min run but decided to give it a go. Felt shattered but elated afterwards....

I DID IT!!! Feeling so good now. Lay in bed debating whether to put off the ...

NicR115

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 3

I woke yesterday around 2:30am and struggled to get back to sleep so I really didn't feel up to running yesterday morning. I woke today, 6am, as normal and...

I woke yesterday around 2:30am and struggled to get back to sleep so I really di...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk8 run 3 completed

Yah, finished wk 8, was hard it might be a bit cooler with rain, but struggled breathing, humidity must be up, but completed, roll on next week

Yah, finished wk 8, was hard it might be a bit cooler with rain, but struggled b...

Hanzy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Post Corona !

I had finished the program and had continued to run 5k 3 times week when a month later I had Covid 19 - a moderate case - not hospitalised but in bed for a...

I had finished the program and had continued to run 5k 3 times week when a mont...

EssieD

•4 years ago

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Week 5 done

So chuffed to have completed week 5 and the dreaded 20 min run. But I did it and found it much easier than I expected. This programme really works!!

So chuffed to have completed week 5 and the dreaded 20 min run. But I did it and...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Found this enjoyable and seen a little progress in my distance covered and recovery time. Flaked out abit on the 5th run but pushed and completed it all. up...

Found this enjoyable and seen a little progress in my distance covered and recov...

Tarmacnewbie

Graduate•4 years ago

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2 week break!

I started W6 R1 and smashed it! 👍 i then had devastating news of a family member lost her battle with covid! I just lost all motivation and ended up back on...

I started W6 R1 and smashed it! 👍 i then had devastating news of a family membe...

Chewy73

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 ✅

Worst/slowest run yet, I was like the japanese slow running man in slow motion 🐌. Was disappointed with myself for 2 minutes until I gave myself a good...

Worst/slowest run yet, I was like the japanese slow running man in slow motion �...

weejillymc68

Graduate•4 years ago

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IM THERE

So this morning I finally crossed the finish line of C25K!! Week 9 completed! I’ve loved it and hated it but every run I’ve finished I’ve felt so happy. Thank...

So this morning I finally crossed the finish line of C25K!! Week 9 completed! I’...

SquareBear

Graduate•4 years ago

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1000th Attempt

I’m seeing results and Instagram is the answer for perseverance for me! So just gunna pop my link here.... 🤣🤣 https://www.instagram.com/1000th_attempt/

I’m seeing results and Instagram is the answer for perseverance for me! So just ...

J3ss

•4 years ago

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Today is a run day. I’m on run 3 week 2. My legs are a tiny bit achy but no pain really . Can I run with slightly sore calves?

I’m enjoying the running but legs are very slightly achy. I really want to run today will I be ok?

I’m enjoying the running but legs are very slightly achy. I really want to run t...

AJayTee

•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

Just thought I would check in again, I just competed W3 R1 this morning and I felt great, progress has definitely been made. How did everyone else feel at this...

Just thought I would check in again, I just competed W3 R1 this morning and I fe...

SMD13

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Finally started week 7!

Advice needed please - W9 R3

Wk9 r3

Graduated! Week 9 Run 3 - how did you treat yourself?

Week 1 finished!

5k before work!

W8 R1

What watches/ devices do you all recommend to measure your distance etc?

Week 6 completed

W8 Hard !!!!

Stopping and starting

W8 R3 Dogs and playlists

Anyone had a 3 week break?

W5 R3 failed 😭😭😭😭

Yay week 3 in the bag!

A run in the park BBC sounds

Week 5 Run 3

Week one Run one done!!!

Wk6

Week 3 Run 3

Wk8 run 3 completed

Post Corona !

Week 5 done

Week 1 run 2

2 week break!

Week 9 run 1 ✅

IM THERE

1000th Attempt

Today is a run day. I’m on run 3 week 2. My legs are a tiny bit achy but no pain really . Can I run with slightly sore calves?

Week 3 Run 1

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