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Recovery

So, it has been 8 days now since I completed my last run (week 8 run 1) I'm still not ready to run again yet but It is certainly getting slowly better . I have...

So, it has been 8 days now since I completed my last run (week 8 run 1) I'm stil...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R3 done

One of the most difficult runs for me. Normally I run every other day in the morning. I get up, drink water, take my meds for under active thyroid, prepare and...

One of the most difficult runs for me. Normally I run every other day in the mor...

NotAM

Graduate•4 years ago

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Educating Enid - Week 4 revisited: Anxiety is uncomfortable but not dangerous!

The thought of that five minute run in week 4 filled my inner ego, Enid, with anxiety. We know anxiety is something the brain uses to protect us and at times...

The thought of that five minute run in week 4 filled my inner ego, Enid, with an...

Nilsam

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 second attempt - I did it!

Thanks to everyone's advice I tried again this morning, tried to think positive, went slower and it went great :) I went at a more conversational pace and it...

Thanks to everyone's advice I tried again this morning, tried to think positive,...

aphex

•4 years ago

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Badge location Anyone?

Still can't find where I get the graduation badge. It keeps taking me back to the same place but can't see where I let you know. ( Or have I let you know and...

Still can't find where I get the graduation badge. It keeps taking me back to t...

booksie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally Graduated 🏆 🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️🤗🎉

Yayyy finally did it! So pleased and feel a great sense of achievement to complete my W9R3. Not gonna lie it was a little hard again at the begin knees shins...

Yayyy finally did it! So pleased and feel a great sense of achievement to comple...

SyTowe

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just Graduated!!

Oh my goodness meeeeee!!! 10 weeks ago I honestly thought I wouldn’t be here... it’s had its big ups and big downs, but I got there!! I’m a chunky 35 year old...

Oh my goodness meeeeee!!! 10 weeks ago I honestly thought I wouldn’t be here... ...

RunningRachelCrazy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Some things I learnt about running today

Life has been getting in the way a lot lately. My last run was Monday (which went really well) but like last week, work stress took over and I didn't run again...

Life has been getting in the way a lot lately. My last run was Monday (which wen...

joggo

•4 years ago

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Climbing the Walls!

First Week of not running! The knee pain is definitely easing, but still aware of it! Through gritted teeth, I’m going to give it another week & see where I...

First Week of not running! The knee pain is definitely easing, but still aware o...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 completed!!

Yahoo!! Completed final run - not quite how I'd planned as previous run I managed to pick up a calf strain 10 minutes in. I slowed down and completed 30 mins...

Yahoo!! Completed final run - not quite how I'd planned as previous run I manage...

Karatekid9

Graduate•4 years ago

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Keep failing W5 R2

This is a difficult week, I think mainly psychological but it is affecting me physically. A LOT. On Monday I did W5 R1 and it went well, I was ecstatic. I...

This is a difficult week, I think mainly psychological but it is affecting me ph...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally finished wk7

So that’s it after almost two weeks and numerous set backs I have finished my mental nemesis wk7. I’m back off work again for 6 wks so am definitely going to...

So that’s it after almost two weeks and numerous set backs I have finished my me...

Sarahf40

Graduate•4 years ago

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(not) Parkrun results

I am not sure what has happened this morning regarding our friend Damien's result page for (not) parkrun, so if he does not set up a page I'll set one up here...

I am not sure what has happened this morning regarding our friend Damien's resul...

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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W6 R2 hard work.

I'm beat. Dead. Completely done. Game over. Finito. Got no'tin left. But I did it. I did it. Lol. This was hard. I don't know why but just couldnt catch my...

I'm beat. Dead. Completely done. Game over. Finito. Got no'tin left. But I did i...

SamiaT

Graduate•4 years ago

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Where is the love?

Hi everyone my first post. Just did w9r2 so just about there. My sister told me about c25k and delighted and excited to know I could even run. Still don't feel...

Hi everyone my first post. Just did w9r2 so just about there. My sister told me ...

peglegs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 - Run 1

I completed my first 30 minutes this morning and feel wonderful. I can taste it, it’s so close now. I usually track my whole workout on Strava (including...

I completed my first 30 minutes this morning and feel wonderful. I can taste it...

Runner_P

Graduate•4 years ago

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Now graduated

Pleased that I’ve graduated. However only completing 3km in 30 minutes but it’s a start. Important to continue

Pleased that I’ve graduated. However only completing 3km in 30 minutes but it’s...

Kegman

•4 years ago

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W5r3 done

Never thought I'd be posting this but yep I done it. Last 3 minutes killed me but Big treat for myself tonight I think.

Never thought I'd be posting this but yep I done it. Last 3 minutes killed me bu...

chunkypie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Whoop whoop I Did IT !!

Wk 9 R3 , what an achievement, not only physically but mentally too, I am very good at giving in too soon but not with this. The pod cast motivated and...

Wk 9 R3 , what an achievement, not only physically but mentally too, I am very g...

Runningbird56

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K completed!

Gone and done it! W9R3 in the bag. What a fantastic feeling. After a wobble at the beginning of W9 and thanks to all the support from you all I’ve graduated....

Gone and done it! W9R3 in the bag. What a fantastic feeling. After a wobble at t...

Magentabob

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation badge

Hi just run 3 week 9 how do I get the graduation badge Thanks

Nanasue15

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R2

After my great start on Tuesday to W3 I had to cancel my planned run on Thursday, I hurt my back for no explained reason. I was actually disappointed, I cant...

After my great start on Tuesday to W3 I had to cancel my planned run on Thursday...

Feltip

Graduate•4 years ago

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Unbelievable!

I am totally amazed at how good the Couch to 5k is. I just completed W6R3 and would NEVER have believed I could run for 25 mins! I’m just so chuffed with...

I am totally amazed at how good the Couch to 5k is. I just completed W6R3 and wo...

Slipperbabe

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week six done

Just completed run 3 of week 6. I am so chuffed took it slow and steady and I done it. Michael Johnson said I am officially a runner. I never thought I could...

Just completed run 3 of week 6. I am so chuffed took it slow and steady and I do...

Nicky2603

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sometimes I amaze myself.

It hasn't been a good week in many ways, work, weather and general stuff has stopped me from doing much all week. I've only been running once since Sunday, so...

It hasn't been a good week in many ways, work, weather and general stuff has sto...

Cp1965

Graduate•4 years ago

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Are wireless earbuds suitable for running?

I am seeing the earbuds being advertised and i like the concept. But how practical are they for running. Are they secure?

I am seeing the earbuds being advertised and i like the concept. But how practic...

Jasminflower59

•4 years ago

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Graduated!!! W9R3 done and my best yet !! 🏅

Where do I start !! I am still in disbelief, that 2 months ago, height of lockdown, working from home, finding the days merge into one, saying “why don’t I do...

Where do I start !! I am still in disbelief, that 2 months ago, height of lockdo...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

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I've just b&**$y done it !

Well , I've just completed my final run in week 9 and it was OK! I also have the best husband ever, the photo shows why !

Well , I've just completed my final run in week 9 and it was OK! I also have the...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 done - woohoo!

Well I’m flabbergasted! Who’d have thought I’d get this far? 😁 I’ll be wearing a big cheesy grin all day. Only a handful of my friends know I’m on this...

Well I’m flabbergasted! Who’d have thought I’d get this far? 😁 I’ll be wearing ...

Needtoescapepo20

Graduate•4 years ago

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Almost 4K today

3.95km in 35 mins this morning. Still a long way from being able to do 5K but that's the longest I've run since graduation so I'm happy with that. I don't want...

3.95km in 35 mins this morning. Still a long way from being able to do 5K but th...

Jillybean0141

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

Recovery

W8R3 done

Educating Enid - Week 4 revisited: Anxiety is uncomfortable but not dangerous!

Week 5 Run 3 second attempt - I did it!

Badge location Anyone?

Finally Graduated 🏆 🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️🤗🎉

Just Graduated!!

Some things I learnt about running today

Climbing the Walls!

Week 9 run 3 completed!!

Keep failing W5 R2

Finally finished wk7

(not) Parkrun results

W6 R2 hard work.

Where is the love?

Week 9 - Run 1

Now graduated

W5r3 done

Whoop whoop I Did IT !!

C25K completed!

Graduation badge

W3R2

Unbelievable!

Week six done

Sometimes I amaze myself.

Are wireless earbuds suitable for running?

Graduated!!! W9R3 done and my best yet !! 🏅

I've just b&**$y done it !

Week 8 done - woohoo!

Almost 4K today

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