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week 6 is hard work!

i felt amazing after my 20 minute run in w5 r3, but w6 r1 and 2 have been such hard slog since then. i’m worried i won’t be able to do the 25 minute run in a...

i felt amazing after my 20 minute run in w5 r3, but w6 r1 and 2 have been such h...

k11111

•4 years ago

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Started my couch to 5k today!

I'm new here and I started this today! :) excited for run 2.

Sugarvogue

Graduate•4 years ago

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FELL OVER

Graduated 6 runs ago (but couldn't work out how to get graduate next to my name) Then went out on Monday full of confidence as I have changed my route and...

Graduated 6 runs ago (but couldn't work out how to get graduate next to my name)...

Trying9

Graduate•4 years ago

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C23.5k!

I’m in w9 so jogging for 30 mins. Have just walked the route to check distance and it’s only 3.5k. I know I’m slow but that seems well off target. How does it...

I’m in w9 so jogging for 30 mins. Have just walked the route to check distance a...

Magentabob

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 finished!

I finished week 3 today and started running around the park instead of the garden. Feeling really positive about the whole experience. Although, there was a...

I finished week 3 today and started running around the park instead of the garde...

Zoot3000

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Hey everyone! I’m about to attempt week 5 run 2 tomorrow morning, and just wondered if anyone has any tips? I feel like this run gets easily overshadowed by...

Hey everyone! I’m about to attempt week 5 run 2 tomorrow morning, and just wonde...

nrbone

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3... then injury!

Got within 60 seconds of completing the full 25 minutes, (boring, rather than exhausting) and I pulled a muscle in my calf!! Think I was trying to run faster...

Got within 60 seconds of completing the full 25 minutes, (boring, rather than ex...

Mitchm77

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I’m getting close 2 5k!

I ran this evening this is my 2nd run since graduating. I haven’t had the same motivation to go out, but that burning desire to reach 5k is there somewhere......

I ran this evening this is my 2nd run since graduating. I haven’t had the same m...

Natsuwa

Graduate•4 years ago

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Oh no!

That's it, I'm out! I am gutted! My knees cant take it any more. I am in absolute agony. W2 R3 . I was so enjoying the running. It has come on so quick . I...

That's it, I'm out! I am gutted! My knees cant take it any more. I am in absolut...

JoggingT

•4 years ago

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Consolidation

Managed consolidation runs 4 and 5 this week - con 4 my PB 5k in 39 minutes (shaving 2.5mins off the previous run!) then this evening con 5 and I ran for 45...

Managed consolidation runs 4 and 5 this week - con 4 my PB 5k in 39 minutes (sha...

Runningscared42

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it!! I graduated ☺️

This just happened ☺️ not quite at the 5k yet, I’m sure I can just maybe not in 30 minutes. Thanks for all the help and advice. What do I do next? I’ve seen...

This just happened ☺️ not quite at the 5k yet, I’m sure I can just maybe not in ...

Lisalulu80

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed today!

Never really thought I’d get here but I did! I’m quietly happy. Still feel very much like a beginner but excited to see what happens next. Will need to have a...

Never really thought I’d get here but I did! I’m quietly happy. Still feel very ...

Yellowshade

Graduate•4 years ago

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I feel like this past week my motivation for running has really slacked! Any advice?

I’m on week 8 now- just completed my 2nd run tonight, it went well and physically I can handle it but I really had to mentally push myself through it! I feel...

I’m on week 8 now- just completed my 2nd run tonight, it went well and physicall...

Ellaloux

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R2

I really thought about pushing through the walk tonight.. I felt great. Legs were strong and my breathing was really good. Onward to run 3 now. Bit of a change...

I really thought about pushing through the walk tonight.. I felt great. Legs wer...

NotAthletic

Graduate•4 years ago

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I can't believe I forgot to post this on Monday!

I did it! I finally graduated, completing W9R3 on Monday evening. It was my slowest run of the week but that's ok. It's taken me a lot longer than 9 weeks to...

I did it! I finally graduated, completing W9R3 on Monday evening. It was my slow...

Knittingwithcustard

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9

Week 9 run 1 completed! 30 mins 🙌🏼 Gave it my all for the last 60 seconds..... almost vomited! 🤢 4.01km in 30mins! Well off the 5km mark but very proud of...

Week 9 run 1 completed! 30 mins 🙌🏼 Gave it my all for the last 60 seconds........

C1984

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 2 - nailed it!

I have no idea where my energy came from this evening! Hubby set off at too fast a pace so I asked him to slow down. Then I thought... actually I don’t feel...

I have no idea where my energy came from this evening! Hubby set off at too fast...

Needtoescapepo20

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation success

I posted on Monday that I hadn’t managed my first consolidation run following a week of illness. So pleased to report that I have just run for 30 minutes. Glad...

I posted on Monday that I hadn’t managed my first consolidation run following a ...

Gordygirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back to week 6 run 1 after busting my toe!

I almost graduated (week 9 run 2) but went back to run from week 7 with my son who’d fallen behind after breaking his toe. But then I busted MY toe and...

I almost graduated (week 9 run 2) but went back to run from week 7 with my son w...

Emcg51

•4 years ago

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Wk6 R2.... tougher than I expected

Today's run was tougher than expected... I managed it, but I felt pretty knackered afterwards.... more so than previous runs. The end of both 10 minute...

Today's run was tougher than expected... I managed it, but I felt pretty knacker...

Sara_Wales

Graduate•4 years ago

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R2W7

Ran later today as normal due having commitments early doors... I struggled tbh.. but kept going... Today started my Samsung app when run started and ended at...

Ran later today as normal due having commitments early doors... I struggled tbh....

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Fat, unfit and complete beginner!

I started C25K on 21st June and couldn’t even run upstairs! I knew I had to do something about my fitness as I’m getting older with aches in my knees and...

I started C25K on 21st June and couldn’t even run upstairs! I knew I had to do s...

Julio-Monkey

Graduate•4 years ago

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3rd CONS RUN

Found it hard to motivate but I did it, I ran 5K in 34 mins again! I can’t honestly see myself running any further as I personally feel that 5K 3 x per week is...

Found it hard to motivate but I did it, I ran 5K in 34 mins again! I can’t hones...

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R1

I was surprised by how tough I found this run. I think I was so elated that I completed W5 R3 that going back to intervals threw me a bit and I ran too fast...

I was surprised by how tough I found this run. I think I was so elated that I co...

clarabelle27

•4 years ago

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W5 R2

Another run/walk in the bag! I found it ok but worrying about the next one. 8 minute sections on run 2 to 20 minutes on run 3 seems a bit steep! How did...

Another run/walk in the bag! I found it ok but worrying about the next one. 8 mi...

AM2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run on 74th St Swithin's Day

Maintaining my tradition of a run on my birthday, I managed a 3.6 mile run today - on a treadmill as it is very wet today in the Isle of Man. Not the right...

Maintaining my tradition of a run on my birthday, I managed a 3.6 mile run today...

Duddles

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running Again 👍

My first run after 2 weeks out with a niggley glute injury picked up during my second consolidation run. Very frustrating, but great to be back out running...

My first run after 2 weeks out with a niggley glute injury picked up during my s...

Buzzybeeze

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5

Week 5 run 1 completed, absolutely loving this, can anyone recommend good running shoes please I run on mainly gravel and trails thanks

Week 5 run 1 completed, absolutely loving this, can anyone recommend good runnin...

MadMike2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Educating Enid - Week 3 revisited: Post run snacks do not have to be a biscuit!

Our running coaches tell us we may like to have a snack after our run, some fruit and a drink. My inner ego, Enid, argues that it should be fruit cake or at...

Our running coaches tell us we may like to have a snack after our run, some frui...

Nilsam

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k this is a monumental day 🏆

OMG I just ran my first 5k. I am ecstatic. I had a bit of a break and only did 2 runs in 2wks since graduating (bit naughty) So today I went out thinking I’d...

OMG I just ran my first 5k. I am ecstatic. I had a bit of a break and only did 2...

Movegroove

Graduate•4 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

week 6 is hard work!

Started my couch to 5k today!

FELL OVER

C23.5k!

Week 3 finished!

Week 5 run 2

W6R3... then injury!

I’m getting close 2 5k!

Oh no!

Consolidation

I did it!! I graduated ☺️

Completed today!

I feel like this past week my motivation for running has really slacked! Any advice?

W5R2

I can't believe I forgot to post this on Monday!

Week 9

Week 8 run 2 - nailed it!

Consolidation success

Back to week 6 run 1 after busting my toe!

Wk6 R2.... tougher than I expected

R2W7

Fat, unfit and complete beginner!

3rd CONS RUN

W6 R1

W5 R2

Run on 74th St Swithin's Day

Running Again 👍

Week 5

Educating Enid - Week 3 revisited: Post run snacks do not have to be a biscuit!

5k this is a monumental day 🏆

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