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W9R2 in the bag but!

I completed W9R2 last night and while I should feel happy, this niggling ankle problem is getting me down. I’m taking longer rests between runs than I want to...

I completed W9R2 last night and while I should feel happy, this niggling ankle p...

JarLo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation time

Hi everyone, I thought to post here because everyone else’s posts have helped me a great deal in the past. I started the programme in March to counteract all...

Hi everyone, I thought to post here because everyone else’s posts have helped me...

Evi2020

•4 years ago

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I ran my week 6 run 3 20 minutes

Wow I ran 20 minutes without stopping that’s an achievement for me I never thought I’d do it. It was though but you just have to keep going. It was a great...

Wow I ran 20 minutes without stopping that’s an achievement for me I never thoug...

Macv123

•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Another run in the bag - was so tempted to run the extra 2 mins just to prove I can!! But I didn’t! Want to finish this programme knowing I’ve completed every...

Another run in the bag - was so tempted to run the extra 2 mins just to prove I ...

SamanthaM87

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Just under two weeks ago was my 40th and after 4 months of dieting and a weight loss of over 4 and a half stone I rewarded myself with excessive junk food and...

Just under two weeks ago was my 40th and after 4 months of dieting and a weight ...

WirralPhil

•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 3 sore hips!

Week 7 run 3 completed last night but wow it was a struggle compared to previous runs...strange considering this is the 4th 20 minute run in the programme. Not...

Week 7 run 3 completed last night but wow it was a struggle compared to previous...

linzi7478

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 Thursday

Just done W5R2 before it gets hot (maybe) I looked at R3 and see I will be running for 20 mins which I know will be a push but I'am looking forward to, I bet I...

Just done W5R2 before it gets hot (maybe) I looked at R3 and see I will be runni...

Peawee

Graduate•4 years ago

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Rest days

Onto week 5 and knees playing up a bit. Is it okay to have 2 rest days between runs?

Onto week 5 and knees playing up a bit. Is it okay to have 2 rest days between ...

Sunnytom

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ouch, my thigh....

Just entered week 4 run 1 today and half way through the first 5min had a sharp pain in the outside of my right thigh, like I had stuck a knife in there. Tried...

Just entered week 4 run 1 today and half way through the first 5min had a sharp ...

Buster52

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R1 repeat

After going back to redo W1 to support my husband (and be kind to my feet after the blood blister episode), he has completed it and today we’ve both run W2R1...

After going back to redo W1 to support my husband (and be kind to my feet after ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Getting back into it

Completed w2r2 yesterday after a week’s gap. Felt much harder than previous runs with the gap. Looking forward to progressing more this week.

Completed w2r2 yesterday after a week’s gap. Felt much harder than previous runs...

Chocoholic77

•4 years ago

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Off out for the final run!

I’m going for W9R3 in about an hour and I feel weirdly nervous about it! Did anybody else have this!? I can’t wait to get out but I’m just in disbelief it’s...

I’m going for W9R3 in about an hour and I feel weirdly nervous about it! Did any...

yogascout

Graduate•4 years ago

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New Shoes

Finally managed 5k! A few niggles with my new shoes and a bit of wiggling about at the end to add a bit more time but got to the glorious 5k 😀

Finally managed 5k! A few niggles with my new shoes and a bit of wiggling about ...

BeetrootFace77

Graduate•4 years ago

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One week to go

Finished week 8 today... all this week at the start of the run I have been thinking if theres anything left at the end I’ll run on and see how I go. As soon...

Finished week 8 today... all this week at the start of the run I have been think...

Chicken1966

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W8R1 the App stopped 😂

So this happened on Sunday. I was doing well but started to wonder if Joe was ever going to tell me I had 5 mins left to go. Then I thought, maybe there...

So this happened on Sunday. I was doing well but started to wonder if Joe was ...

Kumearn

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Consolidation run 3

A really good run this morning and ran further than before and enjoyed it. But now I’m using Strava I realise I have quite a way to go before I get to 5k as I...

A really good run this morning and ran further than before and enjoyed it. But n...

killersblue

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sore Heels

First time posting. I’m on W5R2. Anyone got problems with their heels? My heels are generally sore, even on my rest days🙄 I’ll Thanks

First time posting. I’m on W5R2. Anyone got problems with their heels? My heels...

1stTry

Graduate•4 years ago

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SO DISAPPOINTED

W2R1 After finishing week 1 I ended up with a pulled left calf so gave it couple of days before today's week 2 run 1 , surprisingly I'm really enjoying it...

W2R1 After finishing week 1 I ended up with a pulled left calf so gave it coup...

Stevo1979

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Done! Totally didnt want to get up this morning and thought was going to be awful but had great run and even felt disappointed when had to take the 3 min break...

Done! Totally didnt want to get up this morning and thought was going to be awfu...

Runningscared42

Graduate•4 years ago

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Mint

My car is playing up so I ran to the allotment. Just 2km. Then ran home again with some salad and mint. The next day I thought I’d deliver some mint to a...

My car is playing up so I ran to the allotment. Just 2km. Then ran home again wi...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8r1

Started with trepidation. Today I was carrying a change of clothes with me as I ran to work. Didn’t drink enough yesterday and went for a slow seven mile walk,...

Started with trepidation. Today I was carrying a change of clothes with me as I ...

HappyNoodle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Best Run Yet 😀

Tonight I completed Week 8 Run 2 and it felt great. Tracked it as being 4.6k which hopefully means next weeks 30 min runs will be around 5k. Felt good the...

Tonight I completed Week 8 Run 2 and it felt great. Tracked it as being 4.6k whi...

Zizu900

•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 4 ✅

First day back at work after 10 weeks! Eased back in with a nice 12.5hr shift! I cycled home & was going to give my run a miss, but my legs felt good. Quick...

First day back at work after 10 weeks! Eased back in with a nice 12.5hr shift! I...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Should I redo week 3?

I recently had a few issues with my knee during week 3, so week 3 wasn’t very consistent for me. It took me about a week and a half to complete. I then finally...

I recently had a few issues with my knee during week 3, so week 3 wasn’t very co...

Ellaloux

Graduate•4 years ago

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I've done Week 9 Run 3 but it's not the end!

So Saturday saw me do my last C25K run of this program. I did a 5km route and ran for 38minutes. Today I set out on my first independent run. I managed to run...

So Saturday saw me do my last C25K run of this program. I did a 5km route and ra...

ByronsMum

•4 years ago

18 Replies

How far is everyone running in week 8?

I’m Just getting to 4k in the 28 minutes but think I should be going further?

Julielisa

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Newbie

Hiya. I did my first day today and I feel great☺️! I wouldn’t call it a ‘run’, it was more like a jog. Do you guys have any tips on how I can actually run? Is...

Hiya. I did my first day today and I feel great☺️! I wouldn’t call it a ‘run’, i...

0asiyah0

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Week 8

And we’re off...... Good strong run tonight, finally went through the 3k barrier. Had a bit of stitch towards the end but I was pushing hard. 5 more to go...

And we’re off...... Good strong run tonight, finally went through the 3k barrie...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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No idea how to run.

I have never run since my mid-teens. No idea how to or even if I can. Have surprised myself in several physical challenges lately so having a go and see what...

I have never run since my mid-teens. No idea how to or even if I can. Have surpr...

FayeElla

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Wk8 Run3 complete

Woo! Just did my last run of week 8 and feeling amazing. Onto the last week :-)

Woo! Just did my last run of week 8 and feeling amazing. Onto the last week :-...

Sasl80

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

W9R2 in the bag but!

Consolidation time

I ran my week 6 run 3 20 minutes

Week 8 run 1

Week 8 Run 1

Week 7 run 3 sore hips!

W5R3 Thursday

Rest days

Ouch, my thigh....

W2R1 repeat

Getting back into it

Off out for the final run!

New Shoes

One week to go

W8R1 the App stopped 😂

Consolidation run 3

Sore Heels

SO DISAPPOINTED

Week 6 Run 2

Mint

W8r1

Best Run Yet 😀

Consolidation Run 4 ✅

Should I redo week 3?

I've done Week 9 Run 3 but it's not the end!

How far is everyone running in week 8?

Newbie

Week 8

No idea how to run.

Wk8 Run3 complete

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