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Week 1 Complete

Did wk1 r3 this morning. Yay! First run was ok, however my legs especially my thighs ached like nobody’s business the next day despite cool down stretches....

Did wk1 r3 this morning. Yay! First run was ok, however my legs especially my th...

GreenHooks

Graduate•4 years ago

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So proud of myself

So I had a 4.5cm blood clot on my lung December 2019 and I have just completed run 3 week 5 I cannot tell you how proud I am of myself I am slow but I could t...

So I had a 4.5cm blood clot on my lung December 2019 and I have just completed r...

Pudding3

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K Complete! ✅

I can’t believe I have made it this far! I’ve done it! 30 mins of running, 3 times a week, I wouldn’t have ever thought I’d be able to do this. I started this...

I can’t believe I have made it this far! I’ve done it! 30 mins of running, 3 tim...

simplymerissa

•4 years ago

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One more day, and I'll finish

I have done the whole C25K and only just discovered this forum!! Any way you all helped, just as I got to the end of week 8 and thought I could not finish....

I have done the whole C25K and only just discovered this forum!! Any way you a...

runtoeatchocs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week to Forget

It's great to see so many people graduating, and congratulations to you all. For all those part way through just keep at it and keep using this forum. There...

It's great to see so many people graduating, and congratulations to you all. For...

Tattoosteve

Graduate•4 years ago

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Dodgy knees

I’m on week 4 run 2 and my knees have give up 😩 what can I do? What tips can anyone give me thanks

I’m on week 4 run 2 and my knees have give up 😩 what can I do? What tips can an...

Misscarolineb

•4 years ago

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I did it.😀

I did it! Couch to 5k, really pleased I made it and have gone on since to increase my distance.

I did it! Couch to 5k, really pleased I made it and have gone on since to increa...

Gozmead

•4 years ago

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First running dream😴🏃‍♀️

I had my first running dream last night! I imagine it's a bit like when someone learns a new language and their brain switches over to it during a dream. It...

I had my first running dream last night! I imagine it's a bit like when someone ...

Whippetywhip

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3

I'm at that part of the program again, week 9 run 3! I was up super early yesterday but today I didn't wake up until 5:50, I lay there watching the clock until...

I'm at that part of the program again, week 9 run 3! I was up super early yester...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated AND ran 5.3k in 30 mins!

Well, C25K has done what was unthinkable just a few short months ago.....it’s made me buy running shoes, choose a t shirt for its moisture wicking qualities...

Well, C25K has done what was unthinkable just a few short months ago.....it’s ma...

Iamaki74

Graduate•4 years ago

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Help, I just can’t run, jog or travel any faster than walking

I have tried. I am able to walk at a reasonable pace for a few miles but, as soon as I try to jog or run I’m finished. A one hour aerobics class is not too...

I have tried. I am able to walk at a reasonable pace for a few miles but, as so...

Jonesy123

•4 years ago

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Almost there! 😀

I actually completed the 9 week course a few weeks ago but although running for 30 minutes am still not reaching 5K. Never mind, I'm not giving up! I'll be off...

I actually completed the 9 week course a few weeks ago but although running for ...

NorfolkWifey

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

First run after an injury

6 and a half weeks ago whilst out running my left calf decided to go pop for the second time. Left it to heal until Wednesday then thought I’d give it a try....

6 and a half weeks ago whilst out running my left calf decided to go pop for the...

Jaycooper71

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Post couch 2 5k

anyone had a problem with groin strain please and what to do. Just feel it niggly these last two runs ( running 6.18k now) and had to shorten distance this...

anyone had a problem with groin strain please and what to do. Just feel it niggl...

Grinklepark

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W6R3

GOOD MORNING PLAYMATES!! Sorry about shouting. But, as many of you are aware, the feeling of euphoria on completion of this run is very satisfying. Six weeks...

GOOD MORNING PLAYMATES!! Sorry about shouting. But, as many of you are aware, th...

NikonikoFred

•4 years ago

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Week 6 run1

Morning c25kers ! Just fin my first weeks run and cut off Sarah just before she was saying something about it being a few miles or something? I’m dying to know...

Morning c25kers ! Just fin my first weeks run and cut off Sarah just before she ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 GRADUATION 👩‍🎓

i was so excited about doing this run! There were technical hitches. I found out yesterday that the Garmin app was down. This meant that even if I recorded the...

i was so excited about doing this run! There were technical hitches. I found out...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it, I did it!!!

Just in case you missed it, I DID IT!!! I see there are a few of us this morning!! Well done everyone, and if you are just starting and looking towards week 8...

Just in case you missed it, I DID IT!!! I see there are a few of us this morning...

LA13

Graduate•4 years ago

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A picture speaks a thousand words 😁🏆🎉

Y E S!

TeeJay66

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it!!!

W9R3 done! I just went and did it! Amazing feeling to know I can run, I can do the program from the start to the end! 🥳

W9R3 done! I just went and did it! Amazing feeling to know I can run, I can do t...

NotAM

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation day !

Wow, I did it, W9R3 completed nice and early this morning. Feeling great to actually get to this point, grateful for all the inspirational messages on here...

Wow, I did it, W9R3 completed nice and early this morning. Feeling great to act...

Cannyjog

•4 years ago

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Last one

Might be jinxing it, but I’m off for (hopefully) my graduation run. Aiming for slow steady plod, no drama, let’s see.....

Might be jinxing it, but I’m off for (hopefully) my graduation run. Aiming for s...

LA13

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Restart week 9 on a new day!

I attempted run 1 of week 9 on Monday and had to quit at 15minutes due to thigh pain. Have rested and stretched all week and this morning changed my route to...

I attempted run 1 of week 9 on Monday and had to quit at 15minutes due to thigh ...

Bontobpat

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R1 - Fine, FOURTH time lucky then, maybe

Hey, remember six months ago when I was definitely definitely going to do it this time and then ended up almost doing that except it was the complete opposite...

Hey, remember six months ago when I was definitely definitely going to do it thi...

Preserved_Moose

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Newbie, Wk 2 R2. completed today

Just wanted to say hi and very pleased to have found this forum. Found week 1 pretty tough as a total novice but was amazed to actually be able to go for an...

Just wanted to say hi and very pleased to have found this forum. Found week 1 pr...

Animal97

•4 years ago

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Sick leave from running

Hi everyone. I’ve been unwell and unable to run for the past 3 weeks. I decided to repeat week 5 which I’d just finished when I fell ill. Well, it was really...

Hi everyone. I’ve been unwell and unable to run for the past 3 weeks. I decide...

Kiwi_Fi

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation 9

Having finished the week 9 at the end of June, July is the month of consolidation and now I am up to run 9 and have run 52km. It is amazing that a few months...

Having finished the week 9 at the end of June, July is the month of consolidatio...

TEOTWAWKI1066

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

C25K? Completed it mate!

Boom, W9R3 is done, and so is C25K. One of the best things I've ever had the pleasure of doing and now feeling on top of the world. It's taken me just under...

Boom, W9R3 is done, and so is C25K. One of the best things I've ever had the ple...

Spratton15E

Graduate•4 years ago

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week8 r3 completed this evening

Hi! Well today was my hardest run, probably because i felt quite tired before the run...... i gather that not all runs will be the same.... it all depends on...

Hi! Well today was my hardest run, probably because i felt quite tired before th...

Sabrina77

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 shocker

I really dont get this running lark. So I've gone back to work this week after 3 months of doing nowt. That was one of the reasons I started this, my mission...

I really dont get this running lark. So I've gone back to work this week after 3...

chunkypie

Graduate•4 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

Week 1 Complete

So proud of myself

Couch to 5K Complete! ✅

One more day, and I'll finish

Week to Forget

Dodgy knees

I did it.😀

First running dream😴🏃‍♀️

Week 9 Run 3

Graduated AND ran 5.3k in 30 mins!

Help, I just can’t run, jog or travel any faster than walking

Almost there! 😀

First run after an injury

Post couch 2 5k

W6R3

Week 6 run1

Week 9 Run 3 GRADUATION 👩‍🎓

I did it, I did it!!!

A picture speaks a thousand words 😁🏆🎉

I did it!!!

Graduation day !

Last one

Restart week 9 on a new day!

W1R1 - Fine, FOURTH time lucky then, maybe

Newbie, Wk 2 R2. completed today

Sick leave from running

Consolidation 9

C25K? Completed it mate!

week8 r3 completed this evening

W6R2 shocker

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