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Couch to 5K completed !!

Well I’ve done it. Last run with Laura this morning, many thanks to her for her company over the last 9 weeks, her encouragement has been much appreciated. I...

Well I’ve done it. Last run with Laura this morning, many thanks to her for her ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 - Wow am I really doing this?

I really didn't want to go out for a run today. I could have easily just slumped on the sofa with a nice cold beer after finishing my days work. But I forced...

I really didn't want to go out for a run today. I could have easily just slumpe...

Birdlady64

Graduate•4 years ago

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To eat or not to eat

Hi all me again 😬 I’m on w7r2 tomorrow Now I have also eaten a small bowl (20g ) of porridge and and banana before I have ran... I have no worries no...

Hi all me again 😬 I’m on w7r2 tomorrow Now I have also eaten a small bowl (20...

Krazycatlady

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K Complete!!

I never in a million years thought it was possible for me to do this, but I have!! A week longer than anticipated due to a Knee injury but nevertheless I made...

I never in a million years thought it was possible for me to do this, but I have...

DadP

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tired legs.

Wasnt feeling upto running this morning before work but having just got back from doing it wk7 run1 I so wish I had dragged my butt out of bed this morning but...

Wasnt feeling upto running this morning before work but having just got back fro...

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st Consolidation Run

After finishing couch to 5k on Friday, I had the weekend off and have just done my 1st consolidation run. It was the best run I’ve done ☺️ I decided to ditch...

After finishing couch to 5k on Friday, I had the weekend off and have just done ...

Payney_C

•4 years ago

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WK9 R1

The countdown is on! Struggled with the heat today. But made it thru. Note to self, NO 16K bike rides the day before a run. At least not yet. Only two...

The countdown is on! Struggled with the heat today. But made it thru. Note to...

GigiRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 done 🏃‍♀️

I'm proud, excited and still astonished that I've finished Week 8 this evening, such a great feeling to know that I can do this and I'm onto the final week....

I'm proud, excited and still astonished that I've finished Week 8 this evening, ...

Angelpoppy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie - first outing

Hi, Did W1R1!

Papa-D

•4 years ago

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This is more of a confession

I’ve been leaving 3-4 days between runs and doing nothing at all in the in between days, like barely leaving the house 😳 . (They did say Couch ...) I am...

I’ve been leaving 3-4 days between runs and doing nothing at all in the in betwe...

scooberella

•4 years ago

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Gangly teenage runner!

My 14 year old asthmatic son finished C25K last week and I am so proud of him! It was my idea that he should try to get fit during lockdown, and we started out...

My 14 year old asthmatic son finished C25K last week and I am so proud of him! I...

Woollyweaver

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3 R1 done!

Really pleased to complete this tonight, & it wasn’t as bad as I thought it’d be. My legs feel a little tired - more “in shock” I think & I really tried to...

Really pleased to complete this tonight, & it wasn’t as bad as I thought it’d be...

Needtoescapepo20

Graduate•4 years ago

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28 whole minutes

I was pleased a month ago when I completed week 5 and that twenty minute run. I have finally done the week 8 run of 28 minutes but it's been hard. This is the...

I was pleased a month ago when I completed week 5 and that twenty minute run. I ...

Azores

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 done...what's going on?!

I'm now looking forward to starting week 8, in the week where I'll be turning 50! I usually do my runs on a Wednesday, Saturday and Monday but I'm actually...

I'm now looking forward to starting week 8, in the week where I'll be turning 50...

KayJay2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1 woo hoo!

So here I am can’t believe it again again! This time Strava said faster (just a bit) and longer (just a bit). I ran (slowly) for a total of 16 mins. Who’d a...

So here I am can’t believe it again again! This time Strava said faster (just a ...

Grannyasbo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 just completed!

I put off doing my run yesterday,I've been going Tuesdays,Thursdays and sundays. I couldn't face it yesterday as I was worried I was pushing myself too much....

I put off doing my run yesterday,I've been going Tuesdays,Thursdays and sundays...

Missmoll

•4 years ago

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Shin splints

Having started the Couch to 5K just over a month ago I had to stop after 2 weeks as I got very sore shin splints. I have been icing them and trying to do...

Having started the Couch to 5K just over a month ago I had to stop after 2 weeks...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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First 30 mins run!

Well...here I am! Week 9 run 1 completed! And it feels good! For me it will be more like couch to 4K but hey, I guess it’s good to have another challenge...

Well...here I am! Week 9 run 1 completed! And it feels good! For me it will be m...

Taragreen01

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Accidental 10K

Well, I planned to run 5K on a new route and then phone my partner and get him to pick me up... I ran 5K and felt fine, so I thought I'd run a bit more...and...

Well, I planned to run 5K on a new route and then phone my partner and get him t...

Sweet_Fanny_Adams

Graduate•4 years ago

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Motivation when done

Hey guys, i finished the programme a couple of weeks ago. Ive done a couple of runs since but struggling with motivation a bit and leg aches...anyone got any...

Hey guys, i finished the programme a couple of weeks ago. Ive done a couple of r...

TurtlePraise

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Wk4 R2 another success!

Completed the second run of week 4 today and it went really well! Feel like I'm starting to find my stride and excited for next week to start!

Completed the second run of week 4 today and it went really well! Feel like I'm ...

Jamicharla

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1 R1 out the way

Well that's it W1 R1 out the way. Found it ok but legs getting heavy as the day goes on. Lockdown has been a killer for laziness and weight gain so I really...

Well that's it W1 R1 out the way. Found it ok but legs getting heavy as the day...

gcook1

•4 years ago

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Help with Run 1

I started couch25k on my 59th birthday 2 weeks ago. I'm struggling to complete the first run, I've bough knee supports which has helped but I'm only managing...

I started couch25k on my 59th birthday 2 weeks ago. I'm struggling to complete...

Veryquirky

•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

I didn't feel like doing this run before work so I went out as soon as I got home. I found it really tough as there were lots of people around and I nearly got...

I didn't feel like doing this run before work so I went out as soon as I got hom...

EThomas

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Tendinitis 😑

Hi you lovely bunch, I had a a break whilst the weather was hot and managed one run on Wednesday after work last week. I was meant to run today but have woken...

Hi you lovely bunch, I had a a break whilst the weather was hot and managed one ...

happytanya2

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 17 Run 1

Ha Ha! Anyone who doubts they can achieve either 30mins or 5km pls use me for inspiration! I haven't lost much weight but I can jog for 5km! If I can at 130kg...

Ha Ha! Anyone who doubts they can achieve either 30mins or 5km pls use me for in...

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 Pleased with myself - annoyed with Strava!

Feeling so chuffed that I managed 28 minutes this morning. Although, it was so early that I think I actually had my eyes closed for some of the warm up 😴....

Feeling so chuffed that I managed 28 minutes this morning. Although, it was so e...

Lula375

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

So, today was W1R1. It was a killer but I did it. Such a long way to go - and I CAN NOT imagine running for 30 minutes solid - but I'm just gonna take it...

So, today was W1R1. It was a killer but I did it. Such a long way to go - and ...

JudeCanRun

•4 years ago

15 Replies

“You should be able to have a conversation when you’re running...”. So how on earth does that actually work?

Hello there! I keep seeing this advice pop up in replies from other runners giving tips about pace and speed. And I see seasoned runners having conversations...

Hello there! I keep seeing this advice pop up in replies from other runners giv...

Hutqueen

•4 years ago

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4th time lucky

Trying again for the 4th time so fingers crossed. Last 3 attempts have been cut short due to fracturing my ankle 3 years on the trot. Nothing to do with the...

Trying again for the 4th time so fingers crossed. Last 3 attempts have been cut ...

buchgall157

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Couch to 5K completed !!

Week 8 Run 1 - Wow am I really doing this?

To eat or not to eat

C25K Complete!!

Tired legs.

1st Consolidation Run

WK9 R1

Week 8 done 🏃‍♀️

Newbie - first outing

This is more of a confession

Gangly teenage runner!

W3 R1 done!

28 whole minutes

Week 7 done...what's going on?!

W4R1 woo hoo!

Week 7 just completed!

Shin splints

First 30 mins run!

Accidental 10K

Motivation when done

Wk4 R2 another success!

W1 R1 out the way

Help with Run 1

Week 8 run 2

Tendinitis 😑

Week 17 Run 1

Week 8 Run 1 Pleased with myself - annoyed with Strava!

Week 1 Run 1

“You should be able to have a conversation when you’re running...”. So how on earth does that actually work?

4th time lucky

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