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Week 7 done and dusted

Well that's that week completed , week 7 done and I'm so amazed and proud of myself , bring on week 8👏👏👏, if I can do this than anyone can

Well that's that week completed , week 7 done and I'm so amazed and proud of mys...

Karenross1975

•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

I can't believe that I managed to run for 28 minutes non stop. I managed to run up the 2 steep hills of the local park run route within the first 15 minutes,...

I can't believe that I managed to run for 28 minutes non stop. I managed to run ...

EThomas

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5k complete!!!!

Couch to 5k complete!!!!! I have finally completed the couch to 5k and cannot believe it!!! I went from being out of breath and embarrassed after 30 seconds...

Couch to 5k complete!!!!! I have finally completed the couch to 5k and cannot b...

Katierayray

•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 - disappointed 😢

Just finished week 4 run 1 and had to stop in last 10 seconds for about 5 seconds then finished it - does this count? Really disappointed in my self and feel...

Just finished week 4 run 1 and had to stop in last 10 seconds for about 5 second...

Sjrogers

•4 years ago

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Graduated

Well I graduated last week and I feel great. My family cannot believe I jog but it’s great. My legs are getting skinny!! So I have run twice now with no app...

Well I graduated last week and I feel great. My family cannot believe I jog but ...

Cazzie71

•4 years ago

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Week 8 completed ... at last

Week 8 started well over two weeks ago, but I injured my knee and have had to be patient. But today I finally completed week 8 ... in the pouring rain, wearing...

Week 8 started well over two weeks ago, but I injured my knee and have had to be...

JAT58

Graduate•4 years ago

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Giving up the programme, but happy and carrying on "running"!

Hi there, Today I'm in W7 since I started C25K, and today I ran 27mins! According to the programme I'm supposed to be doing 25mins with no break, but I did 3x9...

Hi there, Today I'm in W7 since I started C25K, and today I ran 27mins! Accordin...

Spain5k

•4 years ago

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Wk 6 completed

Cant believe I have got this far. Fitbit has given up and following advice from on here and my own personal needs new Fitbit Charge 4 is ready to be collected....

Cant believe I have got this far. Fitbit has given up and following advice from ...

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

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Expensive treat finally puts week 4 to bed!

Week 4 has been a hellish 3 week viscous circle of great feeling runs followed soon after by days of left knee pain for me. Something had to change so..... I...

Week 4 has been a hellish 3 week viscous circle of great feeling runs followed s...

Iamaki74

Graduate•4 years ago

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Starting over AGAIN!

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve started from W1R1! I’ve put more weight on now, possibly the heaviest I’ve ever been and I’ve already tried a route...

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve started from W1R1! I’ve put more weight ...

Fitternotfatter2020

•4 years ago

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What next?

Got to the end of my 9 weeks. Now jogging at a pace of 6 mins per km and finishing the 5k in just under 30 mins. Combined with eating no more than 1,400...

Got to the end of my 9 weeks. Now jogging at a pace of 6 mins per km and finishi...

OwainGlyndwr

•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 ✅

Just finished the first run of week 4. The final run was dreadful as I was against the wind but I managed to keep going and it did feel good to finish it.

Just finished the first run of week 4. The final run was dreadful as I was again...

Overweightandunfit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Should I repeat week 4?

I finished week 4, not easily but managed it. Then for various reasons (mostly laziness) I haven’t managed a run for over a week. I feel like the small gains I...

I finished week 4, not easily but managed it. Then for various reasons (mostly l...

Rilke

•4 years ago

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Running in the rain

Stupid question of the week.... So far I have been lucky and the weather has been kind in the mornings when I have wanted to run (week4 run 3). Today it's...

Stupid question of the week.... So far I have been lucky and the weather has bee...

Jan6076

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Complete

Week 6 done!! Have become addicted to running!!!

Famalan

•4 years ago

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WK6 R2 ✅

Beautiful day out there, getting up and out to do this sets me up for day. Slight problem today, forgot my inhaler but I got through it and made my way home...

Beautiful day out there, getting up and out to do this sets me up for day. Sligh...

3Sud

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation R3 & 4 ✅

Runs completed since graduation. Bedding in the 30 minutes now.

SandraY1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 👍

Just completed week 6 run 2 after a few days not running. All went well. Looking forward to the final week 6 run on Sunday. I think I’ll prefer running without...

Just completed week 6 run 2 after a few days not running. All went well. Looking...

Buzzybeeze

Graduate•4 years ago

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First week done!

Hi, this is my first post, I have just completed my first week, I have started ruining for lots of reasons but to mainly to get fit. My first week was a good...

Hi, this is my first post, I have just completed my first week, I have started r...

SMD13

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3

Another 25 mins in the bag 💪 actually quite enjoyed my run tonight, slowing it down has made me enjoy the runs more 🙂 Stay safe everyone ❤

Another 25 mins in the bag 💪 actually quite enjoyed my run tonight, slowing it ...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m nowhere near 5k after completing the programme. Anyone else get to the end and not managed it?

No where near 5k yet

Nowayever

•4 years ago

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Moving to 5 days a week

I’m one run off graduating having done the programme remotely by phone with my sister to keep us going. I’d like to then run 5 times a week Monday to Friday...

I’m one run off graduating having done the programme remotely by phone with my s...

Pixieprizzle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Surviving

Completed W1 R2 tonight. Was a bit better, legs are stiff, still got niggles but struggling on. I do feel better and it feels good to be doing something .

Completed W1 R2 tonight. Was a bit better, legs are stiff, still got niggles but...

Alicat18

•4 years ago

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Finally tamed the beast that is week 6 run 2!

This run really got to me and it took me three attempts but... I DID IT! So so proud of myself. Onwards and upwards! Thanks to everyone who commented on my...

This run really got to me and it took me three attempts but... I DID IT! So so p...

kifkaf

•4 years ago

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4K at last

3 weeks after graduating managed to get to 4K in 32 minutes (which was this weeks milestone) noticing that my ankles have ached this last week... they don’t...

3 weeks after graduating managed to get to 4K in 32 minutes (which was this week...

Yorki_Girl

Graduate•4 years ago

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I feel like crying.....

I started this run with my best friend but I am stuck at week 4. I simply can't move on. I've done it twice and I still can't run for 3 mins or 5 mins...

I started this run with my best friend but I am stuck at week 4. I simply can't...

MarisaGuagenti

•4 years ago

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Getting there 🥳🥳

Just finished week 6 run 3 🥳 I'm not gonnie lie, the last 5 minutes were an absolute killer and my legs were barely moving but I made it. Didn't stop until I...

Just finished week 6 run 3 🥳 I'm not gonnie lie, the last 5 minutes were an abs...

ClaireLou10

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally Did It!

Finally managed to do it. It’s been a long process and not one I thought I could have achieved. I encourage to keep going and keep pushing harder when you feel...

Finally managed to do it. It’s been a long process and not one I thought I could...

PP30

Graduate•4 years ago

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May the road rise with you

‪#Couchto5K Week 8 Run 1. Delayed for a few days because of a pain in the butt (literally - piniformis, I think) but pleased I managed the run reasonably...

‪#Couchto5K Week 8 Run 1. Delayed for a few days because of a pain in the butt (...

ExpatMorrisonian

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Just finished week 9 run 3

Hooray I did it 3.1 miles in 30 mins ..just over ...I feel amazing . Thank you c25k ..what happens now ? Haha

Hooray I did it 3.1 miles in 30 mins ..just over ...I feel amazing . Thank you c...

MrChicken

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Week 7 done and dusted

Week 8 run 1

Couch to 5k complete!!!!

Week 4 run 1 - disappointed 😢

Graduated

Week 8 completed ... at last

Giving up the programme, but happy and carrying on "running"!

Wk 6 completed

Expensive treat finally puts week 4 to bed!

Starting over AGAIN!

What next?

Week 4 Run 1 ✅

Should I repeat week 4?

Running in the rain

Week 6 Complete

WK6 R2 ✅

Consolidation R3 & 4 ✅

Week 6 Run 2 👍

First week done!

Week 7 Run 3

I’m nowhere near 5k after completing the programme. Anyone else get to the end and not managed it?

Moving to 5 days a week

Surviving

Finally tamed the beast that is week 6 run 2!

4K at last

I feel like crying.....

Getting there 🥳🥳

Finally Did It!

May the road rise with you

Just finished week 9 run 3

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