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C1R1 - C25K+ Stepping Stone

Ok, so posting here before my run today really helped me to hold myself to account and kick myself out the front door! Consolidation Week 1 Run 1 done!!! I...

Ok, so posting here before my run today really helped me to hold myself to accou...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie from Cheltenham

Hi everyone, I've just signed up to this today with a friend, we are doing this together with a view to shedding some pounds and getting healthier. I haven't...

Hi everyone, I've just signed up to this today with a friend, we are doing this ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Good after bad

After a disastrous W6 R1 where I really struggled to finish ..... I smashed today’s W6 Run 2 - I am so chuffed with myself. I think I really settled into my...

After a disastrous W6 R1 where I really struggled to finish ..... I smashed toda...

JackyGT

•4 years ago

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Graduated! & pushed on to 5k!

I did it! I am 55, never thought I could be a runner & hated cross country at school. My husband loves running but has suffered knee problems over the years,...

I did it! I am 55, never thought I could be a runner & hated cross country at sc...

Littlenellie

Graduate•4 years ago

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New runner

Hi , I’m new to CT5K , currently on week 3 , so far so good , let’s see if I can keep it up! 😕

Hi , I’m new to CT5K , currently on week 3 , so far so good , let’s see if I can...

Shmz4

•4 years ago

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Newbie here, I started yesterday.

In January 20 I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Between Jan 20 - Jul 20 I lost 4 stone body weight with diet alone. I have some way to go but am confident...

In January 20 I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Between Jan 20 - Jul 20 I lo...

Shon337

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running after a fall

About 1 minute into yesterday’s run I tripped and splatted onto the tarmac path of our local park. Fortunately it was early and there weren’t too many people...

About 1 minute into yesterday’s run I tripped and splatted onto the tarmac path ...

Tenaciousgoat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Mission accomplished! I’ve actually done it yessssss!!!!

I started this program at the very end of April having not run since school days. I am 63 and I am just loving the new me! My friends thought I was bonkers ....

I started this program at the very end of April having not run since school days...

tuiliere

Graduate•4 years ago

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Another one bites the dust !!

Well that’s my first W4 run done ✅ now to build myself up mentally for run 2. JuJus magic plan does work but it’s 50 minutes of running which I’ve only ever...

Well that’s my first W4 run done ✅ now to build myself up mentally for run 2. ...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3 & W8R1

W7R1 through Stalham in Friday morning. Off the back of a bad last night's sleep on the boat and a little excess on the night before. Was a good run though and...

W7R1 through Stalham in Friday morning. Off the back of a bad last night's sleep...

NotAthletic

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Consolidation week 4 - new plan and first run without Sanjeev! How I’ll miss him!

Well that was yet another surprise. On Friday I just could not do my final consolidation run of my first 3-week plan, too hot, too tired, so abandoned it....

Well that was yet another surprise. On Friday I just could not do my final conso...

HennieR62

Graduate•4 years ago

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Trans Female

Hi am I the only Trans Female struggling to get fit. Any others who can help wirh your own journey tips and hints

Hi am I the only Trans Female struggling to get fit. Any others who can help wir...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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First run W1

So I have just done my first ever run and must admit didn’t think I would manage gonna attempt run 2 tomorrow

So I have just done my first ever run and must admit didn’t think I would manage...

Rugbygirl76

•4 years ago

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I DID IT 💙💜❤️ W9R3 & 1st graduation run today 👍😎👌

Did my W9R3 on Saturday (was lucky enough to be on holiday in Blackpool and did my final C25K run on the beautiful prominade in Lytham St Anne's) never been so...

Did my W9R3 on Saturday (was lucky enough to be on holiday in Blackpool and did ...

Dunx1977

Graduate•4 years ago

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Procrastinating - Consolidation Run 1

Morning all! I’ve not had a great nights sleep - worrying too much about lack of work & finances but also then the rain came lashing down! I’ve been finding...

Morning all! I’ve not had a great nights sleep - worrying too much about lack of...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m back from my last run for W3!

So I’m back.. bit of a sweaty mess but I did it and at the end of the last 3 min run, I kept going as I felt I could - full disclosure, it was a slight...

So I’m back.. bit of a sweaty mess but I did it and at the end of the last 3 min...

Sussex13

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Tick, Job done... I see it’s getting hot again by the end of next week. Whilst I enjoyed the evening run at the weekend and it seemed to suit me, (tad easier...

Tick, Job done... I see it’s getting hot again by the end of next week. Whilst I...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Hi.I’m about to begin wk9 (!!) but have had a week off. Is it ok to slow down every 10 mins, or does that mess up the progress? Thanks Vic

Is it ok to slow down every now and then during week 9 runs?

VicFret

•4 years ago

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W6R1 - shocked to say I enjoyed it!

After the high of W5R3 (which inspired me to post for the first time ever!) I was a bit nervous about W6R1, which happened yesterday. It's known for tripping...

After the high of W5R3 (which inspired me to post for the first time ever!) I wa...

BexJogs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Down but not out!

I’ve posted before about struggling with week 8, but I’ve had 2 weeks off so wanted to get the third run of week 3 done, though I expect to repeat this week to...

I’ve posted before about struggling with week 8, but I’ve had 2 weeks off so wan...

WytchHazel74

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Bad timing!! 😂

I graduated last week and am just waiting for my badge - so proud! Like lots of people on here, I realised that I wasn't quite running 5K so in my final week I...

I graduated last week and am just waiting for my badge - so proud! Like lots of ...

RunnerK

Graduate•4 years ago

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Starting Week 5

My first week 5 run tomorrow. Looks as if it is starting to get serious. I'm looking forward to it I think

My first week 5 run tomorrow. Looks as if it is starting to get serious. I'm loo...

Jumborunner

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 completed 😁

I set out early this morning and completed W5R3. The 20 min run really is mind over matter. I found the 60 second runs on week one more difficult than...

I set out early this morning and completed W5R3. The 20 min run really is mind ...

Stb1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Constant Calf Pain :(

Hi. Can anyone advise on what I should do when I’m getting calf pain. I got to week 6 with no issues at all. . Did W7R2 and started to get calf pain badly and...

Hi. Can anyone advise on what I should do when I’m getting calf pain. I got to w...

Glitter-

•4 years ago

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W9R3 done!

Very happy to have completed C25K. I ran 2.65miles. So I will keep at it to reach the magic 5k! Good start to the week!

Very happy to have completed C25K. I ran 2.65miles. So I will keep at it to reac...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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First 5k run!

Decided to change tactics this morning on my third run since completing C25K, every time I felt too out of breath I slowed down, and although it took 46...

Decided to change tactics this morning on my third run since completing C25K, ev...

Glassmuffin

Graduate•4 years ago

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Big jump!

Thanks to everyone for their tips on my aches. Am doing stretches before and after and things seem to be improving. Have Week 5 run 3 looming and am really...

Thanks to everyone for their tips on my aches. Am doing stretches before and aft...

Meanmommab

Graduate•4 years ago

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Mission Accomplished!!

So pleased to have completed this. I was in awe of anyone running for 30 minutes such a short time ago. It feels great!!

So pleased to have completed this. I was in awe of anyone running for 30 minutes...

Maurs12

Graduate•4 years ago

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Gutted!!

I would of been starting wk7 today but hurt my knee a couple of weeks ago and running on it last week was so painful so need to take a week off and am so...

I would of been starting wk7 today but hurt my knee a couple of weeks ago and ru...

Pudding3

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 3

I didn't run on Friday, I was soo tired, I'd spent the 2 previous days on a training course (remote of course) and I think it took more out of me than I...

I didn't run on Friday, I was soo tired, I'd spent the 2 previous days on a trai...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

C1R1 - C25K+ Stepping Stone

Newbie from Cheltenham

Good after bad

Graduated! & pushed on to 5k!

New runner

Newbie here, I started yesterday.

Running after a fall

Mission accomplished! I’ve actually done it yessssss!!!!

Another one bites the dust !!

W7R3 & W8R1

Consolidation week 4 - new plan and first run without Sanjeev! How I’ll miss him!

Trans Female

First run W1

I DID IT 💙💜❤️ W9R3 & 1st graduation run today 👍😎👌

Procrastinating - Consolidation Run 1

I’m back from my last run for W3!

Week 8 Run 1

Hi.I’m about to begin wk9 (!!) but have had a week off. Is it ok to slow down every 10 mins, or does that mess up the progress? Thanks Vic

W6R1 - shocked to say I enjoyed it!

Down but not out!

Bad timing!! 😂

Starting Week 5

Week 5 completed 😁

Constant Calf Pain :(

W9R3 done!

First 5k run!

Big jump!

Mission Accomplished!!

Gutted!!

Consolidation Run 3

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