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W3/R3

I’m about to go out for my W3/R3... am procrastinating madly. Just need to do this or that before I leave.. does anyone else feel very trepidatious before...

I’m about to go out for my W3/R3... am procrastinating madly. Just need to do th...

Sussex13

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 ✔️ In the bag !

well, the gremlins were working overtime on this one ! 2 rest days is fine physically, BUT the gremlins certainly get to work ! up at 5:45 made a cup of tea...

well, the gremlins were working overtime on this one ! 2 rest days is fine physi...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K - Week 9 Run 3 ✅ 🏃‍♀️ 🐶

Can’t quite believe it!! Didn’t expect to be quite so emotional (got a thumbs up off the dog walking chap who I passed when I finished 🎉) but am so proud of...

Can’t quite believe it!! Didn’t expect to be quite so emotional (got a thumbs u...

ThisGirlNowRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tortoise getting a little faster

According to Runkeeper that was my fastest run yet. 3.93km in 32 mins and 8.17/km. Different music and a different route might have helped and it didn't feel...

According to Runkeeper that was my fastest run yet. 3.93km in 32 mins and 8.17/k...

Jillybean0141

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running pace getting slower!

Week 7 run 3 done! Felt great- really have slowed down now my phone is saying it’s taking me 16 minutes to do a mile!!?? How will I ever do 5k?? So pleased...

Week 7 run 3 done! Felt great- really have slowed down now my phone is saying it...

Hanfel

Graduate•4 years ago

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25 mins run!!

I did it!! I managed to run for 25 mins without stopping and covered a distance of 4.5k!! I honestly never thought it was possible. It certainly wasn’t easy...

I did it!! I managed to run for 25 mins without stopping and covered a distance ...

Sedge395

•4 years ago

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I did it! I'm a graduate and 4.8km

I can not believe it! It may have taken me 11 weeks thanks to a two week break due to a fibro flare but i just did my graduation run! I am so *expletive* proud...

I can not believe it! It may have taken me 11 weeks thanks to a two week break d...

Serenity_runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Round 2

Having graduated a little over a week ago and then completing the full 5K in 45 minutes on Friday, I have decided to start the program again! Why? I perform...

Having graduated a little over a week ago and then completing the full 5K in 45 ...

TeeJay66

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation 4 - Pace Improving!

I set off even earlier this morning, having struggled with the heat on the last kilometre of my run on Saturday. I have some new running shoes for the road,...

I set off even earlier this morning, having struggled with the heat on the last ...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3

Woohoo that’s W5R3 done....feels great to have ‘run’ for 20 mins 😊😀

Bcbhorn1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Garmin Data

MontyMooDog Data from Garmin for my run this morning. Heart rate 149 average, 167 max

MontyMooDog Data from Garmin for my run this morning. Heart rate 149 average, 1...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Took more than one rest day

Hi there. I finished WK3 last Wednesday and then on Friday and Sat I completed the 2 day Berwickshire Coastal walk. I took a recovery day from that today and...

Hi there. I finished WK3 last Wednesday and then on Friday and Sat I completed t...

Tigerbear1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie!

Hello everyone! I am in bed now 11.33pm on Sunday evening and tomorrow is going to be THE Monday when I actually start and do what I promise myself to do every...

Hello everyone! I am in bed now 11.33pm on Sunday evening and tomorrow is going ...

SueyC

•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 3

So I completed week 8 this morning. Wasn’t feeling great but went straight out to run, struggled for the first 10 minutes then settled in nicely I even ran for...

So I completed week 8 this morning. Wasn’t feeling great but went straight out t...

Piperdog

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Starting couch to 5k tomorrow...feeling nervous!

I have started couch to 5k before and got to week 3 and struggled. So am starting again tomorrow after a year off and need to seriously loose some weight!...

I have started couch to 5k before and got to week 3 and struggled. So am startin...

Abbeyfarrant

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3

That’s another week completed 😀 only 6 runs left, I felt good today I left it late until it had cooled down.I was a bit slower than Friday which surprised me...

That’s another week completed 😀 only 6 runs left, I felt good today I left it l...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Help needed

Hi guys I'm really new to running and have not done anything like this since school I also have asthma so looking for tips to help me start as i am fighting...

Hi guys I'm really new to running and have not done anything like this since sch...

Healthy_mind94

•4 years ago

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1st Run of Week 1 Completed

I finally got out there and completed my first run. It was okay although I went out in the afternoon when it was hot. I think morning runs might be better for...

I finally got out there and completed my first run. It was okay although I went...

Shazza1709

•4 years ago

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What am I doing wrong?

I started C25K in April & i currently can run up to 4 miles which is just amazing as I've never considered myself as a runner before. I run 3 times a week & i...

I started C25K in April & i currently can run up to 4 miles which is just amazin...

Lozza05

Graduate•4 years ago

37 Replies

Breathing!

Still on week 1, but so excited that I've finally started? Any tips on breathing whilst running?

Still on week 1, but so excited that I've finally started? Any tips on breathing...

Piph416

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Signed up

Have never jogged before turned 40 and I need to torn up!!. Signed up and am on 3rd week now. Am loving it!!

Have never jogged before turned 40 and I need to torn up!!. Signed up and am on ...

Sarahxlx08

•4 years ago

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week 4 run 1

I thought the jump from 3 mins to 5 mins would be a bit much, that i wouldnt manage such a huge jump, during the run it was too much, i really wanted to stop...

I thought the jump from 3 mins to 5 mins would be a bit much, that i wouldnt man...

Dorian1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Second 5k since graduation

So on my graduation run I pushed on and got 5k.... I felt I pushed too hard and for the next few consolidation runs kept to 30mins.... I had a hip/back issue...

So on my graduation run I pushed on and got 5k.... I felt I pushed too hard and ...

BowlingT

Graduate•4 years ago

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New route...and fairy house...

Really excited about my new route for my consolidation runs (see pic). It just has a longer (8 min) warm-up walk on heavily housed street 🏠🏠🏠 , with all...

Really excited about my new route for my consolidation runs (see pic). It just...

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

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When can I start my consolidation?

Hi I graduated this morning which I am ecstatic about however the last 2 runs were rather difficult as feel I am nursing an injury at the very top of my legs....

Hi I graduated this morning which I am ecstatic about however the last 2 runs we...

Hel2205

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie to this forum

Been doing the c25k for a few weeks now and just came across this. Just finished session one of week 8 so not too much more to go. Really enjoyed it and...

Been doing the c25k for a few weeks now and just came across this. Just finishe...

Stanners67

•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 4

This was probably my slowest run yet 😱 It was very hot here this morning and I felt a bit tired but I thought I’d head out for my normal Sunday morning run in...

This was probably my slowest run yet 😱 It was very hot here this morning and I ...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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I did it!!

Well I did it! Took a little longer than 9 weeks due to a sore ankle but finally completed this morning with the support of my hubby. Went quite a bit slower...

Well I did it! Took a little longer than 9 weeks due to a sore ankle but finally...

Hel2205

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finished my final interval run..

Did W6r2 today, that’s the last one with a walking break. Next 4 runs are 25 minutes 😬😬 I know I’ve done the 20 minute one and I can do it but there’s...

Did W6r2 today, that’s the last one with a walking break. Next 4 runs are 25 min...

Zoot3000

•4 years ago

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W8r3 ✅ but meh 😒

Completed week 8 this morning and I found it really tough. Probably the tougher of the longer runs so far. Just felt slow, heavy legs, heavy breathing and just...

Completed week 8 this morning and I found it really tough. Probably the tougher ...

PhoebeJane

Graduate•4 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

W3/R3

Week 9 Run 2 ✔️ In the bag !

Couch to 5K - Week 9 Run 3 ✅ 🏃‍♀️ 🐶

Tortoise getting a little faster

Running pace getting slower!

25 mins run!!

I did it! I'm a graduate and 4.8km

Round 2

Consolidation 4 - Pace Improving!

W5R3

Garmin Data

Took more than one rest day

Newbie!

Week 8 run 3

Starting couch to 5k tomorrow...feeling nervous!

Week 7 Run 3

Help needed

1st Run of Week 1 Completed

What am I doing wrong?

Breathing!

Signed up

week 4 run 1

Second 5k since graduation

New route...and fairy house...

When can I start my consolidation?

Newbie to this forum

Consolidation run 4

I did it!!

Finished my final interval run..

W8r3 ✅ but meh 😒

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