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Thank you garmin, you know how to make me feel good

He says sarcastically! I’m following a 10k program that’s built into my Garmin watch... Just done my 2nd 4.83km (3 miles, it’s an American program) run in 2...

He says sarcastically! I’m following a 10k program that’s built into my Garmin ...

Reggit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Would love to say I have a story for this run but I’m afraid I haven’t all I can say is, it was good run plain and simple, got up early put my shoes on and got...

Would love to say I have a story for this run but I’m afraid I haven’t all I can...

Phoenix010

•4 years ago

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Speed Podcast attempt - Epic Fail !

So maybe I’m just not ready for this podcast yet! I began to fail as soon as the warm up walk started 😬 As I moved I to the 165 spm running phase, I failed...

So maybe I’m just not ready for this podcast yet! I began to fail as soon as th...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just a short 3.5K this morning

Well, when I say short, I mean 3.5K haha . After my longer and slower 10K on Saturday I decided I needed a quicker run . It certainly won't break any records...

Well, when I say short, I mean 3.5K haha . After my longer and slower 10K on Sat...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Week 3 run 1 done 😁 it was a little harder but was amazed by how quick the session went by. I woke up planning routes in my head and I'm in the bath now...

Week 3 run 1 done 😁 it was a little harder but was amazed by how quick the sess...

Jericho2332

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Well my pretties, it was probably my most comfortable run so far. I woke up at 4am this morning and as I got out of bed I felt a twinge in my calf and my legs...

Well my pretties, it was probably my most comfortable run so far. I woke up at 4...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R1

Morning! Just returned from a run with my shiny new trainers on... and I’d like to apportion blame onto the running shop for what happened next I ran...

Morning! Just returned from a run with my shiny new trainers on... and I’d like ...

Janeyra

•4 years ago

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Not something you see every day

I accompanied my friend Mel on her W1R2 this morning. At the end of the second run we saw what looked like a large shaggy dog staring at us about 20 yards in...

I accompanied my friend Mel on her W1R2 this morning. At the end of the second...

HeavyFoot

Graduate•4 years ago

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My 1st run

Well just done my 1st couch to 5k wow

Pezza03

•4 years ago

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Still on the injury couch ☹️

So I’ve been out of action for over a week now since hobbling home having completed all the running in W4R1 a week last Sunday. With the hobble not getting...

So I’ve been out of action for over a week now since hobbling home having comple...

Biscuitbaker

•4 years ago

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If anyone is suffering from anxiety or depression

I started this for mental health reasons.. I have just finished week 7 and although there have been highs and lows.. overall I am better. I have seen physical...

I started this for mental health reasons.. I have just finished week 7 and altho...

sally1993

•4 years ago

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What’s week 7 all about?😆

Started week 7 this morning. Still really enjoying C25K. I was looking forward to interval free runs as I’m finding I can find a better pace. But.... I’m so...

Started week 7 this morning. Still really enjoying C25K. I was looking forward t...

Newrunner0720

Graduate•4 years ago

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Fresh start =1st week & 1st run

My first run today went well.. I havnt been exercising as much as i would do due to issues with my back also I have multiple sclerosis and its been a rough...

My first run today went well.. I havnt been exercising as much as i would do due...

TATS_67

•4 years ago

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Help! Wk4R3

I completed C25k last year but unfortunately didn’t keep it up and, after a very lazy lockdown, I decided I had to get back to it and have been doing really...

I completed C25k last year but unfortunately didn’t keep it up and, after a very...

smcl2212

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Foam Roller?

Any of you champions use a foam roller? I’ve just bought one. Any good?! Cheers

Any of you champions use a foam roller? I’ve just bought one. Any good?! Cheer...

Maxi80

•4 years ago

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Back to the start

Hi this is attempt number 3 at C25K, got to week 7 twice. such a good programme am always amazed at how you progress through the weeks, just need to stick at...

Hi this is attempt number 3 at C25K, got to week 7 twice. such a good programme ...

My_couch_can_wait

•4 years ago

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Parkrun to Return

Just heard that parkrun is to return next month. For those unfamiliar with the event, this may help...

Just heard that parkrun is to return next month. For those unfamiliar with the e...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•4 years ago

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I’m getting withdrawal symptoms 😭

I’ve been away for 5 days to Somerset & The Cotswolds , very beautiful indeed and had some lovely food 🥘 but I’m getting withdrawal symptoms from running...

I’ve been away for 5 days to Somerset & The Cotswolds , very beautiful indeed an...

Jacqui1992

Graduate•4 years ago

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RHAPSODY IN BLUE...ALTHOUGH I WAS WEARING PLUM.....

I woke up this morning only to hear the rain beating down which made me wonder what on earth I'd wear for my run this morning. I don't have a waterproof! Easy!...

I woke up this morning only to hear the rain beating down which made me wonder w...

59er

Graduate•4 years ago

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First NRC run.... sorry Michael....

... but coach Cory is my new best friend! Still building up to post graduate level after my knee issue, so just tried the 22 minute headspace run on the Nike...

... but coach Cory is my new best friend! Still building up to post graduate le...

Greenk

Graduate•4 years ago

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Struggling with week 5 any tips or reassurance?

I’m really struggling with week 5... I’m now on my 3rd time of trying. Did anyone else struggle with the jump with 20 mins of running? The only thing I can...

I’m really struggling with week 5... I’m now on my 3rd time of trying. Did anyon...

HattieCooke

Graduate•4 years ago

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The second 3 minutes 😟 (week 3)

Hey 👋 I’m on week 3. The first 3 minutes I felt good. Like yeahhh I could go further. But, the second 3 minutes I was begging for the line! Please say...

Hey 👋 I’m on week 3. The first 3 minutes I felt good. Like yeahhh I could go ...

Maxi80

•4 years ago

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Enjoy running? I don’t get it!

I’m back. Two weeks ago my shins were pretty painful so I stopped, that was W4R1 I decided to go for a gait analysis and get some proper shoes, I went to...

I’m back. Two weeks ago my shins were pretty painful so I stopped, that was W4R1...

Jcksam

•4 years ago

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High Heart Rate??

I have taken some time off due to injury and a stomach bug so have decided to re do week 6 run 1 a few times over two weeks to get back into it. Have mixed it...

I have taken some time off due to injury and a stomach bug so have decided to re...

Buster52

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still going strong

2 weeks today I graduated. Today’s activity. Had a quick run, stopped for coffee, managaed a 8KM run home along with a cool down walk. Trust the programme it...

2 weeks today I graduated. Today’s activity. Had a quick run, stopped for coffe...

genejeanie

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 run 2

Really enjoyed it today unlike Saturdays week 6 run 1... not sure what happened there, but glad I was back on form and in the right headspace today 😀

Really enjoyed it today unlike Saturdays week 6 run 1... not sure what happened ...

carolinestanford

Graduate•4 years ago

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Only 6 runs left! Goals, boredom & advice

I am really excited about graduating in a couple of weeks. I am looking forward to seeing what more I can achieve in the next 6 runs and what lies beyond the...

I am really excited about graduating in a couple of weeks. I am looking forward ...

RunNewForestRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Runs 2-6! - Long post, sorry! :)

Hello all! Been away for a couple of weeks and I’m so glad I listened to you lot and took my running shoes as I’m glad I was able to go out for a few runs...

Hello all! Been away for a couple of weeks and I’m so glad I listened to you lot...

Kish247

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Slight Injury

So I played football yesterday and hoped to put my new found fitness to good use playing 6 a side. Bearing in mind I’ve put on over 3 stone in lockdown I think...

So I played football yesterday and hoped to put my new found fitness to good use...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

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New Trail Shoes

Got a pair of new trail shoes so that I can run in muddy conditions, they are Brooks Cascadia 15 size 8 running trail shoes, I also bought a new running belt,...

Got a pair of new trail shoes so that I can run in muddy conditions, they are Br...

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

40 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2020

Thank you garmin, you know how to make me feel good

Week 3 run 2

Speed Podcast attempt - Epic Fail !

Just a short 3.5K this morning

Week 3 run 1

Week 6 Run 2

W7R1

Not something you see every day

My 1st run

Still on the injury couch ☹️

If anyone is suffering from anxiety or depression

What’s week 7 all about?😆

Fresh start =1st week & 1st run

Help! Wk4R3

Foam Roller?

Back to the start

Parkrun to Return

I’m getting withdrawal symptoms 😭

RHAPSODY IN BLUE...ALTHOUGH I WAS WEARING PLUM.....

First NRC run.... sorry Michael....

Struggling with week 5 any tips or reassurance?

The second 3 minutes 😟 (week 3)

Enjoy running? I don’t get it!

High Heart Rate??

Still going strong

Week 6 run 2

Only 6 runs left! Goals, boredom & advice

Consolidation Runs 2-6! - Long post, sorry! :)

Slight Injury

New Trail Shoes

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