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Just completed wk 7

Thought I’d never get to the point where it didn’t feel tiring , but the whole run went by without me wanting to give up . Looking forward to the challenge of...

Thought I’d never get to the point where it didn’t feel tiring , but the whole r...

Girlwithflute

•4 years ago

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A bit late to the party...

Just completed wk4r1. Got up really early so I wouldn’t be seen lol. Went much better than I thought. I couldn’t run for 1 minute in week 1. Look forward to...

Just completed wk4r1. Got up really early so I wouldn’t be seen lol. Went much...

Alvor

Graduate•4 years ago

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Virtual Gait Analysis Results!

I’ve now had my virtual Gait Analysis consultation with RunnersNeed and it was really informative! I found out that they’re currently in the trial phase so...

I’ve now had my virtual Gait Analysis consultation with RunnersNeed and it was r...

runforfun_

Graduate•4 years ago

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Goal vs Stats

I'm on WK8R3 Tomorrow, butterflies kicking in, as I know it's the penultimate Session.....but I'm sticking to my Method of Madness and following the App... My...

I'm on WK8R3 Tomorrow, butterflies kicking in, as I know it's the penultimate Se...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week9; Run 2

So, run 1 of my final week and 4.97Km in 30 mins and was gutted but, at last, run 2 and 5.11Km so over the moon and can’t believe the progress. Onwards and...

So, run 1 of my final week and 4.97Km in 30 mins and was gutted but, at last, ru...

Boorunning

•4 years ago

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W2r1

Well w2r1 was a success. Slowed my running right down and managed the whole session. Just need to get a knee support its rather sore today. Thank you all...

Well w2r1 was a success. Slowed my running right down and managed the whole sess...

Karmcgill

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 - 28 minutes!

So, after reporting how great my week 7 run 3 went, I thought I would do week 8 after just one rest day. I'd had a couple of bad night's sleep and was a bit...

So, after reporting how great my week 7 run 3 went, I thought I would do week 8 ...

Newbie59

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R2 slow jogging style 😁

I’ve just tried out the technique from the Japanese slow jogging video. I think it really helped my posture and although I felt like I was toddling along, I...

I’ve just tried out the technique from the Japanese slow jogging video. I think ...

Bonnybanks

•4 years ago

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New this week

Day 2 and Week 1 so right at the beginning I’ve looked at this so often but now I’m Finally giving it a go. Looking forward to seeing I through

Day 2 and Week 1 so right at the beginning I’ve looked at this so often but now...

Sumerplan

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st consolidation run.

1st run today, post graduation. It kind of had a similar feeling to my 1st drive after getting my licence. Just took it quite relaxed, after 30 mins felt good...

1st run today, post graduation. It kind of had a similar feeling to my 1st drive...

ChubbyJawa

Graduate•4 years ago

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Into Week 7!

Just completed W7R1. It went well, I can really get into a good rhythm now, running at about 7mins/KM. Even had the energy for quite a sprint in the last...

Just completed W7R1. It went well, I can really get into a good rhythm now, runn...

Buzzybeeze

Graduate•4 years ago

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Frustrated with injury

After some advice if anyone has any, last week after I ran week 8 run 1 I developed a sharp pain on the interior of my ankle. I’ve tried to rest it as much as...

After some advice if anyone has any, last week after I ran week 8 run 1 I develo...

Lisalulu80

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run buddy

Just completed the 9th week, run 3 👏👏👏, can’t believe it🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️. Looking for a running buddy in my area

Just completed the 9th week, run 3 👏👏👏, can’t believe it🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️...

Nanaspanner

•4 years ago

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New to the crew :)

Hi everyone, thought I'd do an introduction as I've just joined the community. I don't usually join forums or communities - partly because I make the excuse I...

Hi everyone, thought I'd do an introduction as I've just joined the community. ...

mummyrunner79

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6 R1

Given that I’d ran 20 mins non stop on my last run, I thought it would be a walk in the park but it wasn’t. My legs were really aching towards the end and in...

Given that I’d ran 20 mins non stop on my last run, I thought it would be a walk...

NicR115

Graduate•4 years ago

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First post graduation run

I used the NHS Laura Stepping Stones finishing on 160 bpm pace and quite liked the fact that someone else remained responsible for my progress! I'm quite...

I used the NHS Laura Stepping Stones finishing on 160 bpm pace and quite liked t...

Runbird

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

Hi everyone, Just finished the first run of week 9. It was going well until the 21st minute out of the 30min run. I started to feel pain in my shins and my...

Hi everyone, Just finished the first run of week 9. It was going well until the ...

Chopper26

•4 years ago

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3rd consolidation run this morning and a new PB!

Hi all, This morning was my 3rd consolidation run since graduating C25K. I'm pleased to report a new personal 5k record of 26.14. To anybody half way...

Hi all, This morning was my 3rd consolidation run since graduating C25K. I'm pl...

jcflash

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it - first 5k!

Having finished C25k two weeks, I felt I was flagging, and I have a niggly muscle which is probably due to my shoes, but I can't get a gait analysis blah,...

Having finished C25k two weeks, I felt I was flagging, and I have a niggly muscl...

Jojoarnie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 done!

Well I have managed to complete week 1. Onto the next step!

Leve

Graduate•4 years ago

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Enjoying being part of this online positive minded community

I'm a young 64 year old who is using lockdown to attempt Couch to 5k to keep spirits highish and avoid too much lockdown lethargy! I'm not terribly good at...

I'm a young 64 year old who is using lockdown to attempt Couch to 5k to keep spi...

SJ44

Graduate•4 years ago

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Done it W6R3

At 58 years old and 2 stone overweight, I can't belive I've actually run for 25 minutes. 7 weeks ago I couldn't run for 30 seconds, so it just goes to prove...

At 58 years old and 2 stone overweight, I can't belive I've actually run for 25 ...

olderrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woohoo!!

I’ve done it!! Just got in from a very slow jog- but that was all it needed to be for 30 minutes. Thank you to everyone for your advice- bring on Thursday...

I’ve done it!! Just got in from a very slow jog- but that was all it needed to b...

ml02ljd

•4 years ago

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Only 1 week left now 😵

Finished W8R3 this morning and another 4.6K in the bag 💪🏼 Really think I’ve found my nice consistent pace now! Only 1 week left of the programme and I’m so...

Finished W8R3 this morning and another 4.6K in the bag 💪🏼 Really think I’ve fo...

Bumblebee26

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Second attempt

Morning everyone. So about 18 months ago, in my late fifties, I started C25k. I got to week 9 run 1 completed. With only 2 runs to go, some family issues...

Morning everyone. So about 18 months ago, in my late fifties, I started C25k. I...

SunnyDay2018

•4 years ago

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Scared

Hello! So I’ve always said I want to be able to run. I’m 43, overweight and going to make a start. I am dressed for it right now and ready to start w1r1 but I...

Hello! So I’ve always said I want to be able to run. I’m 43, overweight and goin...

Ermintrude77

•4 years ago

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back out again!

Leaving the couch for the first time in 3 weeks, gone right back to week 1 run 1 to see how it goes. First run was as most of my runs are....eventful ! lol...

Leaving the couch for the first time in 3 weeks, gone right back to week 1 run 1...

Shar71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

I managed to run faster in the first 90 seconds so I felt I was dying but managed to sort it out for the 3 minute run, I always use strava and I’ve noticed I’m...

I managed to run faster in the first 90 seconds so I felt I was dying but manage...

Charfar

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Lost and found my running mojo!!

Been loving this programme. I’ve never run before but by week 7 I surprised myself greatly by enjoying my runs! Then this week, meh. Didn’t want to...

Been loving this programme. I’ve never run before but by week 7 I surprised m...

MrsSchnauzerSmith

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Socks and showers ☠️

Wouldn't you know it, after being so careful, and really taking care of myself, and even starting yoga on my rest days to build up strength and stretchiness...

Wouldn't you know it, after being so careful, and really taking care of myself, ...

Bloomsbury22

Graduate•4 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Just completed wk 7

A bit late to the party...

Virtual Gait Analysis Results!

Goal vs Stats

Week9; Run 2

W2r1

Week 8 Run 1 - 28 minutes!

W7R2 slow jogging style 😁

New this week

1st consolidation run.

Into Week 7!

Frustrated with injury

Run buddy

New to the crew :)

Wk6 R1

First post graduation run

Week 9 Run 1

3rd consolidation run this morning and a new PB!

I did it - first 5k!

Week 1 done!

Enjoying being part of this online positive minded community

Done it W6R3

Woohoo!!

Only 1 week left now 😵

Second attempt

Scared

back out again!

Week 3 run 1

Lost and found my running mojo!!

Socks and showers ☠️

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