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Week 6 run 3

I’m so happy with this run, to be honest I really enjoyed it and felt good

Piperdog

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1 - run in the sun

After really not enjoying week 7 very much and having a slightly sore knee, I started W8 a couple of days later than planned. Because of knee I made myself run...

After really not enjoying week 7 very much and having a slightly sore knee, I st...

Whippetywhip

Graduate•4 years ago

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Working up to 10K

So since graduating a few weeks ago I've done six consolidation runs at 30 minutes and have sped up a little bit. Yesterday I did my first 33-minute run. I've...

So since graduating a few weeks ago I've done six consolidation runs at 30 minut...

lummers80

Graduate•4 years ago

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One more to go...

W9R2 and easily my best run yet, shaving 38 seconds off my previous 5k best. The end is in sight and I'm actually looking forward to pushing on to potentially...

W9R2 and easily my best run yet, shaving 38 seconds off my previous 5k best. The...

Spratton15E

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

WK6 R3

Hi All, I just completed my WK6 R3 today. The feeling after was amazing. It felt even better when i accidentally forgot to press Run after the warm up and...

Hi All, I just completed my WK6 R3 today. The feeling after was amazing. It fe...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

I’ve been looking after my 5 year old granddaughter since my last run last Thursday and got a bit concerned I would end up throwing it all away!!! Luckily got...

I’ve been looking after my 5 year old granddaughter since my last run last Thurs...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Testing the waters after mild injury

Ok, not bad. Found a flat segment. Perhaps this is over sharing a little but it felt as if my bum and my hamstrings were too heavy? Which is not a usual...

Ok, not bad. Found a flat segment. Perhaps this is over sharing a little but it...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1 Squirrel Wars

Well just got back from the W6R1 and have to say it went well apart from taking a wrong turn in the forest and ending up having a stand off with two Squirrels...

Well just got back from the W6R1 and have to say it went well apart from taking ...

chunkypie

Graduate•4 years ago

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SILENCE isn't golden! 😂

Hi all, just did RUN number 1! Found it REALLY hard and no music between the coach talking which just made me focus on the pain!! Can I add music to my app?...

Hi all, just did RUN number 1! Found it REALLY hard and no music between the coa...

LisaWatty

•4 years ago

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How do I create a poll?

Hiya I would like to create a poll to find out how many kilometers, on average, people are running in 30 mins up to a month after having graduated. I...

Hiya I would like to create a poll to find out how many kilometers, on average, ...

Gotanno

•4 years ago

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W8R1 - Yay!!!

Did I just manage 28 minutes of running??? Hell yes I did!!! I can smell graduation!!!

Did I just manage 28 minutes of running??? Hell yes I did!!! I can smell graduat...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back again...

So shin splints took me out for about 4 weeks. I went back in yesterday with wk3r1 and took it slowly. Posting today as wanted to review any pain after 24hrs...

So shin splints took me out for about 4 weeks. I went back in yesterday with wk3...

esmerice

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Still not able to do WK1 due to hip pain

Hi, this is my second attempt to try C25K but I am still unable to run far without getting right hip pain. When I stop running/walking the pain stops. So I...

Hi, this is my second attempt to try C25K but I am still unable to run far witho...

Keepfit2020

•4 years ago

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41 - 6ft 2" - 21st - W8 R1 - Self Inflicted Hardship

Afternoon all, I competed week 7 on saturday, and followed up the run with some vigorous gardening, and a hike up Tennyson down that afternoon. I was desperate...

Afternoon all, I competed week 7 on saturday, and followed up the run with some ...

Sedge

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Going backwards in week 8

I started C25k as a total beginner and felt exerted at running for 1 minute in the early runs. Started to really enjoy it and felt my fitness improving week on...

I started C25k as a total beginner and felt exerted at running for 1 minute in t...

Thisgirlruns

•4 years ago

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Wk 3 Run 3 completed

First post… At the start of lockdown with the prospect of working from home for many months ahead, I decided to make use of the NHS Couch to 5k app that I'd...

First post… At the start of lockdown with the prospect of working from home for ...

nowster

Graduate•4 years ago

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First Consolidation Run

Hi, went out this morning for my first run since graduating. Have decided to try the other four coaches and stick with W9R3 for the time being. Also...

Hi, went out this morning for my first run since graduating. Have decided to tr...

Magentabob

Graduate•4 years ago

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New shoe day

Well the trusty Nikes that got me through C25K are now relegated to general dossing around shoes! They’ve been hurting my ankles as the distance I’m...

Well the trusty Nikes that got me through C25K are now relegated to general doss...

Reggit

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9r1

Another milestone, first run of week 9 completed! Decided to listen to the music 🎵 until Laura had given me the first 5 minute prompt and then let the podcast...

Another milestone, first run of week 9 completed! Decided to listen to the music...

Sunglasses

Graduate•4 years ago

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Erm, I have actually finished... can't quite believe it!

Good morning! I have just finished W9R3 and I can't quite believe I have done it! It's wonderful that you are all here to support people like me who are new to...

Good morning! I have just finished W9R3 and I can't quite believe I have done it...

Bridgetlikessinging

Graduate•4 years ago

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I ate too many crisps

Im going for my first run tonight in 4 weeks because of lots of unfortunate events. Im psyching myself out though... how much of an impact do you think that...

Im going for my first run tonight in 4 weeks because of lots of unfortunate even...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Hamstring injure and slope down running

Ok, sorry to be a pain about this but I'm the inquisitive kind and I need answers for everything. I've been doing some thinking and some research and I think...

Ok, sorry to be a pain about this but I'm the inquisitive kind and I need answer...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m a graduate 🎓 what’s next?

I’ve just completed my last couch 2 5k run with the app. I’m so happy! I never thought I would be running for this long all those weeks ago. Thanks to this...

I’ve just completed my last couch 2 5k run with the app. I’m so happy! I never t...

Crossruncrazy

•4 years ago

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First consolidation run following cat 🐈 bite 9 days ago!

Well have to say I’m a little disappointed as this is my first unsuccessful run 😞 I got to 25 minutes and had to stop and walk for a minute as thought I was...

Well have to say I’m a little disappointed as this is my first unsuccessful run...

Hidden

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Where to Start again?

I completed W7 run 3, all going well but must’ve slightly sprained my ankle so been out and resting for 4 weeks but think I’m good to go today - any...

I completed W7 run 3, all going well but must’ve slightly sprained my ankle so b...

Rundun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 R3

Woke up this morning and the anxiety was real, gave myself a shake and decided I could do it or at least try my best to. Buzzing is not the word..... I did it...

Woke up this morning and the anxiety was real, gave myself a shake and decided I...

Chilscot

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run One = Done!

How amazing it felt to feel like I’d achieved this morning! So proud of completing the first run... A long way to go I know, but everyone needs to start...

How amazing it felt to feel like I’d achieved this morning! So proud of completi...

PurpleWalter

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Edits

Hi playmates. Is there a way to delete individual notifications and messages on here? I have loads of em’ now.

Hi playmates. Is there a way to delete individual notifications and messages on ...

NikonikoFred

•4 years ago

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Wk9R3 complete.....is there a happily ever after?

So....i completed wk9r3 at the weekend and am now into my consolidation runs. I found wk9 tough and it didn't seem to get any easier as the week progressed ....

So....i completed wk9r3 at the weekend and am now into my consolidation runs. I...

beat-the-bubba-chub

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1

Whoop whoop... I just ran for 30 mins !!!!! I’m 55, 3 1/2 stone still to loose... I love this app...& I love the support

Whoop whoop... I just ran for 30 mins !!!!! I’m 55, 3 1/2 stone still to loose.....

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

Week 6 run 3

W8R1 - run in the sun

Working up to 10K

One more to go...

WK6 R3

Week 6 Run 1

Testing the waters after mild injury

W6R1 Squirrel Wars

SILENCE isn't golden! 😂

How do I create a poll?

W8R1 - Yay!!!

Back again...

Still not able to do WK1 due to hip pain

41 - 6ft 2" - 21st - W8 R1 - Self Inflicted Hardship

Going backwards in week 8

Wk 3 Run 3 completed

First Consolidation Run

New shoe day

W9r1

Erm, I have actually finished... can't quite believe it!

I ate too many crisps

Hamstring injure and slope down running

I’m a graduate 🎓 what’s next?

First consolidation run following cat 🐈 bite 9 days ago!

Where to Start again?

W5 R3

Run One = Done!

Edits

Wk9R3 complete.....is there a happily ever after?

W9R1

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