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Graduated

Proud to have graduated this morning. Thanks for all the support along the way. Look forward to getting my badge.

Proud to have graduated this morning. Thanks for all the support along the way. ...

Nanarunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R1/2

Hi there, Just started the couch to 5k and finding it tough, but ENJOYABLE, especially when I am on that cool down walk!! I am finding I cant complete all the...

Hi there, Just started the couch to 5k and finding it tough, but ENJOYABLE, espe...

Stevo1979

•4 years ago

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W6R2 think was the best .... it’s about porridge

So I switched to porridge for breakfast. Definitely made a difference. Made it easier. Carried on for a few more mins 😃

So I switched to porridge for breakfast. Definitely made a difference. Made it e...

Cath075

Graduate•4 years ago

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On a roll

Just completed w6r1 this morning. I worried about this one because I kept seeing "this run can catch you out" and to be honest I wasn't exactly sure what that...

Just completed w6r1 this morning. I worried about this one because I kept seeing...

olderrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 2 ✅

Where’s the ☀️! First run back after a few rest days! Still not 100% so I kept at a steady pace! Surprised to of hit 5k, I didn’t feel like I was anywhere...

Where’s the ☀️! First run back after a few rest days! Still not 100% so I kept a...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W6R2 😑

Need to do this today but not feeling it for the first time. 😞

Joggingbottom

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run1

Got out early this morning with Jo whiley in my ear and done first run of week five.much cooler today trying not to think to much about run three ,don't even...

Got out early this morning with Jo whiley in my ear and done first run of week f...

Millwall151

•4 years ago

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W7R2

Didn’t think I was going to manage today - cold, windy, bit wet and tired before I started. But I did and pleasantly surprised myself with the distance I’m...

Didn’t think I was going to manage today - cold, windy, bit wet and tired before...

drmoogie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 - almost gave up for the first time!

I did my first run of week 7 yesterday. I got to five minutes and stopped for a few seconds as I thought I might have to turn back. I could feel my breath was...

I did my first run of week 7 yesterday. I got to five minutes and stopped for a ...

RhubarbFan

•4 years ago

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W9R3!

Done it! I started in March and was worried about being able to run for a 90 seconds and now I am able to run for 30 mins. So pleased with myself. I’m 66 in...

Done it! I started in March and was worried about being able to run for a 90 se...

Nanarunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Frustrating stumble at the last hurdle

Hi all, feeling a little sorry for myself. Completed w9 r1 last week, came home and while getting ready for bed just twisted an ankle slightly. Woke up the...

Hi all, feeling a little sorry for myself. Completed w9 r1 last week, came home ...

Sweatybetty1971

Graduate•4 years ago

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Gone back to W1

Having got to W2R3 I was due to start W3R1 but...walked 5miles in my walking sandals the day after W2R3 and gained a blood blister under my foot, along with...

Having got to W2R3 I was due to start W3R1 but...walked 5miles in my walking san...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 - again!

I have completed this run! ✅ After struggling last time, today I set my alarm super early, got ready, left the house at 6 and ran for 28 minutes! I also...

I have completed this run! ✅ After struggling last time, today I set my alarm su...

ValeItaUk

Graduate•4 years ago

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Need a bit of inspiration

Hi I’m 56 very overweight and I just would love to do the couch to 5K but I find it very difficult is there anybody out there who is been in the same position...

Hi I’m 56 very overweight and I just would love to do the couch to 5K but I find...

Berryboo4

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 R2 to do - after short break

I did Week 8 R1 (28 mins) last week then had a week off (doing karate grading so needed my energy for that and the heat put me off running). Did 25 mins...

I did Week 8 R1 (28 mins) last week then had a week off (doing karate grading so...

SmilelikeImeanIt

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k to 10K

Hi everyone, I’ve just finished W9R3 and so amazed at myself. So chuffed that I can run 5k. Just wondering if there is an app as good as this one to now do 5K...

Hi everyone, I’ve just finished W9R3 and so amazed at myself. So chuffed that I ...

Shirley68

•4 years ago

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Wk2 Run2

Feeling fantastic..🤗🤗🤗. Whooop. Jogging while walking dogs can be a bit nerve wracking 🙈.. Those folks you see with super obedient doggies running...

Feeling fantastic..🤗🤗🤗. Whooop. Jogging while walking dogs can be a bit nerv...

LeanneRob

•4 years ago

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I’m just about to start week 4 run 1 and want to know if there’s a way of tracking how far I’m going?

Is there a feature on the C25K app? Or can I run another app in the background somehow?

Is there a feature on the C25K app? Or can I run another app in the background s...

Running_for_lockdown

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yay to w6r3

I'm feeling smug

Huwj

•4 years ago

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W4 done

Just finished W4 very pleased and can't wait for W5. I really liked Sarah saying that I had run more than I walked.

Just finished W4 very pleased and can't wait for W5. I really liked Sarah saying...

Peawee

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7 R3 - all good

W7 R3 complete. Running feels fab but my Spotify playlists are giving me problems! (Notice? No mentioning of knees, calves, feet, back 😀) I must have a...

W7 R3 complete. Running feels fab but my Spotify playlists are giving me problem...

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

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When will i be a runner?!?

Thanks for your comments everyone, i feel much better now! So i completed c25k some months ago on a treadmill at the gym. Since Lockdown ive done lots of long...

Thanks for your comments everyone, i feel much better now! So i completed c25k ...

sycamoremel

•4 years ago

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W6R3 - Success!

Yippee! After attempting this run on Tuesday and giving in I did this run today and it was so much better! I didn’t get the mental block to push through as...

Yippee! After attempting this run on Tuesday and giving in I did this run today ...

Mhjogs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Follow the App!!WK7R3 DONE

Today was final run of wk7r3,and into run after warm up,the first few minutes felt sluggish and slightly out of breath, I thought What the!!!,then I realised...

Today was final run of wk7r3,and into run after warm up,the first few minutes fe...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 Run 2

Just a little note to record that I completed this run. It was a little tiring as still not on full steam after being unwell last w/e.

Just a little note to record that I completed this run. It was a little tiring a...

JaxO

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R3

So, I’ve just completed Week 2, Run 3 and really looking forward to the start of Week3 on Sunday! Who would have thought it! This program is sooo good for my...

So, I’ve just completed Week 2, Run 3 and really looking forward to the start of...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Injury.....but ok now! Where to restart?

I managed quite well with week 6 runs, but am on week 7 and have an injury. My hip flexors are so sore, lifting my leg is very painful even when sitting! Im in...

I managed quite well with week 6 runs, but am on week 7 and have an injury. My h...

FIOMUS

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W10 r2

Graduated on sunday and have just done 2nd consolidation run. Still loving it. I'm doing the same route as I did with Michael adding on a few minutes to get...

Graduated on sunday and have just done 2nd consolidation run. Still loving it. ...

Run5000m

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week run2

Well I've just completed run2 of week 1 and need to say I've struggled. I've never really run since I was a young kid and think maybe I'm not really built for...

Well I've just completed run2 of week 1 and need to say I've struggled. I've nev...

Ida58

•4 years ago

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Some advice please on Garmin etc 🙏

I am thinking of buying a Garmin watch to help me in my running but am not sure what is best as I don’t want to waste my money - A Garmin watch or an Apple...

I am thinking of buying a Garmin watch to help me in my running but am not sure...

killersblue

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Graduated

W1R1/2

W6R2 think was the best .... it’s about porridge

On a roll

Consolidation Run 2 ✅

W6R2 😑

Week 5 run1

W7R2

Week 7 - almost gave up for the first time!

W9R3!

Frustrating stumble at the last hurdle

Gone back to W1

Week 8 Run 1 - again!

Need a bit of inspiration

W8 R2 to do - after short break

5k to 10K

Wk2 Run2

I’m just about to start week 4 run 1 and want to know if there’s a way of tracking how far I’m going?

Yay to w6r3

W4 done

W7 R3 - all good

When will i be a runner?!?

W6R3 - Success!

Follow the App!!WK7R3 DONE

Week 8 Run 2

W2R3

Injury.....but ok now! Where to restart?

W10 r2

Week run2

Some advice please on Garmin etc 🙏

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