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Worried

I haven't run since last Tuesday. The weather was too hot Thursday and Friday, then it's just been stormy rain wall to wall since then. Not nice showers you...

I haven't run since last Tuesday. The weather was too hot Thursday and Friday, t...

SingsAndRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Did I really say that after W6R1?

After the euphoria of W5R3 and heeding the warnings about W6, I went out this morning full of apprehension and trying very hard to ignore a knee niggle that...

After the euphoria of W5R3 and heeding the warnings about W6, I went out this mo...

61Lady

Graduate•4 years ago

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Surprised Myself

I’m only 4 weeks post graduation and was consistent until the warm weather last week. Felt like an effort this morning to get up and out and so pleased I...

I’m only 4 weeks post graduation and was consistent until the warm weather last ...

Rosieg87

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

I never really realised how much I hate this run... Rubbish night for sleeping again, woke up at half past 2, struggled to get back to sleep, managed a few...

I never really realised how much I hate this run... Rubbish night for sleeping a...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 👎🏼

Felt very intimated by this run. Week 5 runs started badly with the dog fiasco (see previous post!) which put my days out of kilter. Usually I'd be starting a...

Felt very intimated by this run. Week 5 runs started badly with the dog fiasco (...

joggo

•4 years ago

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Week 7 complete!

I have been unwell for a few days , so it's been 4 days since I last ran .Better today , and I've just completed run 3 week 7 .Even more surprising, it was my...

I have been unwell for a few days , so it's been 4 days since I last ran .Better...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

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Setback update

After a set back two months ago, I’m hoping to take a few steps this week, I’m due to try temporary prosthesis later this week, looking forward with a few...

After a set back two months ago, I’m hoping to take a few steps this week, I’m d...

Petem56

Graduate•4 years ago

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week8run1

Week8r1 completed and carried on running 5.17k reached took 55mins with warm up and down walks, so pleased with myself

Week8r1 completed and carried on running 5.17k reached took 55mins with warm up ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Windy Blows

Well...went out for an early bird run at 6.30, I chose to do the same undercliff route that had been pretty good last week. Weather a tad different though...

Well...went out for an early bird run at 6.30, I chose to do the same undercliff...

BeetrootFace77

Graduate•4 years ago

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OMG THE WIND !!!! I must be mad!

W9R2 What is this program doing to me ! Well in my steely determination to finish this I ventured down to the beach and battled my way through the wind the...

W9R2 What is this program doing to me ! Well in my steely determination to finis...

SaltdeanSizzler

•4 years ago

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W3 R1 (Never thought I had it in me!)

To be honest after the final week 2 run I never thought it would be possible to complete 3 non stop minutes of running, it really seems to be working. My...

To be honest after the final week 2 run I never thought it would be possible to ...

Garysmith

•4 years ago

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Painful hip!

I'm starting W9R1 and have stuck rigidly to the programme. Last week I started to have a niggling ache in my left hip. By the end of yesterdays run it was...

I'm starting W9R1 and have stuck rigidly to the programme. Last week I started t...

Melissimo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Well I have done week 3 run 1. 3 minutes of running was not as scary as I been thinking. Glad I went out early. Keep up all the great work and support...

Well I have done week 3 run 1. 3 minutes of running was not as scary as I been t...

Piperdog

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R2 was tough today 😩

Hi, just completed W4R2 & found it really tough, W4R1 was much easier! I didn’t stop I just got slower! Hopefully my next run will be better, A bit...

Hi, just completed W4R2 & found it really tough, W4R1 was much easier! I didn’t ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Wk7 R3 - week 7 complete.

Tough run this morning! Spent most of the first 15 mins running into the wind which seemed to sap my energy quicker than usual! I could feel myself getting...

Tough run this morning! Spent most of the first 15 mins running into the wind w...

Iamaki74

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 2 - hit a wall mentally

Feel a bit down today for the first time. Found starting hard and it continued in the same vein. Had to stop running after 10 minutes- continued walking for...

Feel a bit down today for the first time. Found starting hard and it continued i...

Andi68

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3... You are mine!

So happy to say that I have completed W5R3! Last time I posted I was ecstatic that I'd been able to run for 5 minutes, so to say that I have just run for 20 is...

So happy to say that I have completed W5R3! Last time I posted I was ecstatic th...

Weff

Graduate•4 years ago

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A setback...

So, started my second series of week 2 runs this morning. I couldn’t complete more than one of the 90 second blasts and felt heavy legged throughout. I think...

So, started my second series of week 2 runs this morning. I couldn’t complete mo...

TheCheese

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Having arrived at the park I scoped out yesterday, I got out of the car at about 5.30 a.m. to find it wasn’t as flat as I thought 😂. Never mind, I thought, it...

Having arrived at the park I scoped out yesterday, I got out of the car at about...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3 - Very successful!

Today's run was so much better than the last two runs. Think the heat was making it worse but this one almost felt like a breeze (it also felt like a breeze...

Today's run was so much better than the last two runs. Think the heat was making...

packersruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Why did I do this!!!!

After being persuaded by my lovely husband to join him on the c25k journey I have just done r2 wk1. Is it normal to feel sick afterwards? :)

After being persuaded by my lovely husband to join him on the c25k journey I hav...

Sazzle801

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling at ease

Just completed W3R1. A breeze. And in a lovely morning breeze too. Beautiful setting around the University Lake. Swans with signets, Coots with Cootlings??....

Just completed W3R1. A breeze. And in a lovely morning breeze too. Beautiful set...

NikonikoFred

•4 years ago

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Happy Monday!

That's wk4 run one in the bag... whoop! I did go at a snail's pace mind you, but it's done and I'm feeling super happy! 5 mins was a bit daunting... but slow...

That's wk4 run one in the bag... whoop! I did go at a snail's pace mind you, but...

Sara_Wales

Graduate•4 years ago

16 Replies

Struggling

Hi all. Up to W6 , R2 and I stopped running for 3 weeks as mentally I'm finding it tough to keep running rather than physically. Anyone else?

Hi all. Up to W6 , R2 and I stopped running for 3 weeks as mentally I'm finding ...

Beetroot109

•4 years ago

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She’s only gone and done it 🥳 Week 9 Run 3

Yippee!!! On an absolute high! Started C25K during COVID-19 as something to focus on. Have only done very early morning runs before work and loving it! I’m so...

Yippee!!! On an absolute high! Started C25K during COVID-19 as something to focu...

Westie4

Graduate•4 years ago

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Breaks between runs

Hi there! I've just joined and done w1r1 yesterday. Feeling fine today and quite keen to do r2.. is it vital to skip a day between runs? I am not a runner...

Hi there! I've just joined and done w1r1 yesterday. Feeling fine today and quite...

Almare1

•4 years ago

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W7R3 ticked ✅

Hi, have completed W7R3 on the high seas 🌊 and must admit those long runs getting a bit bearable and easier with the help of slow jogging techniques 👍👍👍...

Hi, have completed W7R3 on the high seas 🌊 and must admit those long runs getti...

MccHa

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hey!

Just thought I'd say hi as I'm new to all this. Completed the first day of couch to 5k today and I'm hoping that by reading your stories and encouragement...

Just thought I'd say hi as I'm new to all this. Completed the first day of couch...

Lynndyloo80

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Beginner time.

5k in 40 mins? I was happy but now feel deflated after workmates mocked this time. Its the second one, first one took 41mins

5k in 40 mins? I was happy but now feel deflated after workmates mocked this tim...

Audrey0597

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated today 🎉🎉🎉

Today I ran my final run of the couch to 5k plan. I didn't do it in the time but I kept running until my phone said I had done the full 5k which took me about...

Today I ran my final run of the couch to 5k plan. I didn't do it in the time but...

Yorkshirefatgirlslim

Graduate•4 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Worried

Did I really say that after W6R1?

Surprised Myself

Week 6 Run 1

W5R3 👎🏼

Week 7 complete!

Setback update

week8run1

Windy Blows

OMG THE WIND !!!! I must be mad!

W3 R1 (Never thought I had it in me!)

Painful hip!

Week 3 run 1

W4R2 was tough today 😩

Wk7 R3 - week 7 complete.

Week 7 run 2 - hit a wall mentally

Week 5 Run 3... You are mine!

A setback...

Week 6 Run 2

W7R3 - Very successful!

Why did I do this!!!!

Feeling at ease

Happy Monday!

Struggling

She’s only gone and done it 🥳 Week 9 Run 3

Breaks between runs

W7R3 ticked ✅

Hey!

Beginner time.

Graduated today 🎉🎉🎉

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