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Hope everyone is managing to still run

Where does one start now lost two long posts. I graduated in March 2019 and run my first official half marathon in March 2020. Since then the pandemic has hit...

Where does one start now lost two long posts. I graduated in March 2019 and run ...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7 R1

W7 R1 Done ✅ Changed by route a wee bit. Can’t believe I’m running for 25 mins. Slow but running

W7 R1 Done ✅ Changed by route a wee bit. Can’t believe I’m running for 25 mins...

Piper5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not sure what’s up with the app

Posted twice and nothing has gone on here. Commented on others and it goes on

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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The last big weekend 😕

When the lockdown kicked in I decided I’d finally give the couch to 5k a go, after having the app for a couple of years 😳 I’ve absolutely loved it, the...

When the lockdown kicked in I decided I’d finally give the couch to 5k a go, aft...

Payney_C

•4 years ago

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Week 9

Just finished the first run of week 9 .... took me 40 mins to run the full 5k. Never thought in week 1 that I could run longer than 60 seconds never mind 5k....

Just finished the first run of week 9 .... took me 40 mins to run the full 5k. N...

Bupkiss100

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3 - finally got my act together!

After a delay in completing W1-W6R3 and a prolonged period of self pity and navel gazing I have run for 25mins and apparently I am now a runner. Words cannot...

After a delay in completing W1-W6R3 and a prolonged period of self pity and nave...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W9R1

Completed this today, my first 30 minute run and my fastest 5k so far 46 minutes so a bit to go to do it in 30. I’ll be quite happy to settle for 40 minutes !...

Completed this today, my first 30 minute run and my fastest 5k so far 46 minutes...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Determined

Just completed my first run, w1R1. I’m no gonna lie I was struggling. Had sore belly and sore ankles, but done it 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

Just completed my first run, w1R1. I’m no gonna lie I was struggling. Had sore ...

Alicat18

•4 years ago

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Help

Week 5 day two Saturday tomorrow, bricking day three though...... Wish me luck!!!

Week 5 day two Saturday tomorrow, bricking day three though...... Wish me luck!!...

Obesenomore

•4 years ago

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W9R1

Knackered. Ankles ache, Calf’s ache & i have a twinge in my hip 😳 I worked a 12 hour shift today & was on my feet for 11 and a half - so stupidly thought I...

Knackered. Ankles ache, Calf’s ache & i have a twinge in my hip 😳 I worked a 1...

SharsX

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6, run 3, done and dusted! 💗

Loved this run today! 😊 Was a bit wet to start but was refreshing and didn’t come to much. Settled myself in for the long haul, going really slowly as per....

Loved this run today! 😊 Was a bit wet to start but was refreshing and didn’t co...

Gannet1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Diet

So I have done Slimming world in the past and when I am focused I can lose weight this way but re struggling at the moment to focus on it. Really enjoying C25K...

So I have done Slimming world in the past and when I am focused I can lose weigh...

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9r2 - actually enjoyed it but ankle niggle

So I enjoyed this run so much in the cooler weather I continued for 33.5 minutes. I only stopped as I got some pain in my inner right ankle under the ankle...

So I enjoyed this run so much in the cooler weather I continued for 33.5 minutes...

Maverickrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Love this app!

It’s so nice seeing all these posts and knowing I’m not alone in this! So far have enjoyed it after thinking I would not make it through the first week. I’m...

It’s so nice seeing all these posts and knowing I’m not alone in this! So far ha...

Charfar

Graduate•4 years ago

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WEEK 6 Run 1

I’m actually quite pleased that week 6 is similar to week 5, with 3 different runs, as much as I’m very pleased to have run 20 mins I’m not ready to do that...

I’m actually quite pleased that week 6 is similar to week 5, with 3 different ru...

Natsuwa

Graduate•4 years ago

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IBest way to measure the distance of your run??

So Saturday is week 9 Run 3!! But I seem to be getting varying results when it comes to tracking my pace and distance. Samsung Fitness is too high I think but...

So Saturday is week 9 Run 3!! But I seem to be getting varying results when it c...

ByronsMum

•4 years ago

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W9 R2! Just 1 more run to go 😊

Run 2 of the final week done! I ran a little bit further than run 1 but still got tired in the last couple of minutes, maybe this is a mental thing as I know...

Run 2 of the final week done! I ran a little bit further than run 1 but still go...

Needtoslim

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7 done

Wow, what a difference 10 degrees cooler makes. Week 7 in the bag. A really well controlled, comfortable run. I almost matched my best run from Sunday 😊🏃🏻‍♂️

Wow, what a difference 10 degrees cooler makes. Week 7 in the bag. A really well...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 run 2

I found run 1 surprisingly easy than I thought I would so I went into run 2 with trepidation but I needn’t have worried I actually felt like I could have gone...

I found run 1 surprisingly easy than I thought I would so I went into run 2 with...

Smurphorelly

Graduate•4 years ago

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Struggling to catch my breath - Week 7

Hey, So I’ve been really enjoying the programme and have managed to complete each run up until now. I’m really struggling with week 7, I’ve managed around 12...

Hey, So I’ve been really enjoying the programme and have managed to complete ea...

Pixiexox

•4 years ago

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Completed

Wow, I am so pleased I have today (just now) completed couch to 5k. Thanks to lockdown I got into running again and I'm feeling much better for it. Here's to...

Wow, I am so pleased I have today (just now) completed couch to 5k. Thanks to l...

Emilyhuggy

Graduate•4 years ago

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5K in 34 minutes!

Been out of sorts last week or so, on antibiotics so haven’t run much since graduating but gave it a go tonight using Strava with the announcements on so I...

Been out of sorts last week or so, on antibiotics so haven’t run much since grad...

Shuffledaway

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week2 - run 1

First run in the drizzle and cold, should have wrapped up a bit warmer, but really enjoyed this run. They’re all pretty hard at the moment, but I much...

First run in the drizzle and cold, should have wrapped up a bit warmer, but real...

Runner_P

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 done

Run 2 of the week.. Good one.. Not as nice weather but easier as cooler. Finished as rain started. Onto the third on Saturday...

Run 2 of the week.. Good one.. Not as nice weather but easier as cooler. Finishe...

Driver82

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Repeating run?

Hi, im struggling the last 2 mins of week4 run 3. Should i repeat it or just go into week 5? 🤔

Hi, im struggling the last 2 mins of week4 run 3. Should i repeat it or just go ...

Kirstie1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R2 omg too fast up 0.17km/hr!

Well tried an evening run and what do you know my inner snail went faster today than W3R1 by a whole lot! I think evening runs must suit me... Can’t wait to do...

Well tried an evening run and what do you know my inner snail went faster today ...

Grannyasbo

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run after graduation

So I went out this afternoon for a run, no plan, no targets, just a run for the sake of running and it was lovely. I went for about 25 mins and then went...

So I went out this afternoon for a run, no plan, no targets, just a run for the ...

Lizcanrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Enjoying consolidation

Still taking it very easy in terms of pace but delighted to get to 42 minutes today. Will do one more longer run on Sunday, maybe 45 minutes and then step back...

Still taking it very easy in terms of pace but delighted to get to 42 minutes to...

EngFan

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally 5km... now blisters help!!

I graduated the program last week and was on such a high of excitement. Kept going with my 30 min runs, then on Monday I went for a run thinking I’m just...

I graduated the program last week and was on such a high of excitement. Kept g...

Annenewrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

Did W6R1 yesterday it was a bit harder than I expected, but glad I didn’t stop, I run later than usual and was tired before I started 😁

Did W6R1 yesterday it was a bit harder than I expected, but glad I didn’t stop, ...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Hope everyone is managing to still run

W7 R1

Not sure what’s up with the app

The last big weekend 😕

Week 9

W6R3 - finally got my act together!

W9R1

Determined

Help

W9R1

Week 6, run 3, done and dusted! 💗

Diet

W9r2 - actually enjoyed it but ankle niggle

Love this app!

WEEK 6 Run 1

IBest way to measure the distance of your run??

W9 R2! Just 1 more run to go 😊

W7 done

W8 run 2

Struggling to catch my breath - Week 7

Completed

5K in 34 minutes!

Week2 - run 1

Week 1 run 2 done

Repeating run?

W3R2 omg too fast up 0.17km/hr!

First run after graduation

Enjoying consolidation

Finally 5km... now blisters help!!

Week 6 run 1

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