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First consolidation run

After an almost 2 week break, due to gastric flu🤒😩, I have managed to do my first consolidation run 👍 I was a bit nervous as my graduation run had been...

After an almost 2 week break, due to gastric flu🤒😩, I have managed to do my fi...

cfwright42

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R3 completed! Running in the rain.

Completed W2R3 today, took me a bit longer to get to this stage but hopefully back on track now. First time running in the rain😅. I was surprised i actually...

Completed W2R3 today, took me a bit longer to get to this stage but hopefully ba...

NusiaFab

Graduate•4 years ago

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First sub 40 minute 5k!

Having had a couple of aches and some thunderstorms stopping me from getting out for a few days, I was ready for a run this morning. 5 minutes in and I just...

Having had a couple of aches and some thunderstorms stopping me from getting out...

BarryR

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 5 Run 3

OMG I did it. I didn’t even want to get up this morning, alarm went off 4.50am and I could have easily rolled over and went back to sleep. Then the rain...

OMG I did it. I didn’t even want to get up this morning, alarm went off 4.50am a...

LittleMissie

•4 years ago

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Nearly there!

One more wk9 run to go! My 2nd run this week was my best ever! Ran exactly 3 miles 4.8k. Is anyone running the 5k in 30 mins? I felt like I really pushed...

One more wk9 run to go! My 2nd run this week was my best ever! Ran exactly 3 mil...

DenRic

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Starting tomorrow 🤞

I'm not a runner! I'm hoping a lot of people say this in the beginning then go on to run like Forrest Gump 😄 but I'm really not a runner, just not built for...

I'm not a runner! I'm hoping a lot of people say this in the beginning then go o...

Newbieto5k

•4 years ago

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Week 4 - Run 1

Wow! Things really stepped up a notch this week. I’m glad to say I finished the run (2 x 5 minutes and 2 x 3 minutes) it it was the most aerobically...

Wow! Things really stepped up a notch this week. I’m glad to say I finished the ...

pr0fess0r

Graduate•4 years ago

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Don't rain on my parade

About to run W8R2 at 6am tomorrow and it could be the first of the 23 workouts conducted in the rain. Amazing, I know! Is it a coincidence or is there...

About to run W8R2 at 6am tomorrow and it could be the first of the 23 workouts c...

Wakeygas

Graduate•4 years ago

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The thing I wish I’d known straight after graduation 🎓🤔😊

So maybe it was just me, and the fact that I rushed out having looked at the weather forecast, but I didn’t read enough posts in the Consolidation Club and...

So maybe it was just me, and the fact that I rushed out having looked at the wea...

MinnieMoo55

Graduate•4 years ago

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5/3- did that just happen?!

Not only did i go out in the pitch black after a full day of work (to avoid the storm which arrives at 3am), I took a completely different route (to keep to...

Not only did i go out in the pitch black after a full day of work (to avoid the ...

Vogueskater

•4 years ago

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After the euphoria of graduation... CR1 😱

Wednesday was supposed to be my first consolidation 🏃‍♀️ and then I looked at the weather forecast ☹️🥺😖 Not just a bit of water 💦 but a yellow weather...

Wednesday was supposed to be my first consolidation 🏃‍♀️ and then I looked at t...

MinnieMoo55

Graduate•4 years ago

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9th Consolidation Run!

Well, all my plans of going for a morning run were ruined as I could not open our front door! Thankfully locksmith was able to come out in the morning,...

Well, all my plans of going for a morning run were ruined as I could not open ou...

9weeks2Run

Graduate•4 years ago

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A couple of weeks left of C5K- where do I go next?

Approaching the end of c5k. Where do I go next? How do I keep improving? Do I keep doing 5Ks just quicker? I enjoy having a coach on the one you app 😢

Approaching the end of c5k. Where do I go next? How do I keep improving? Do I ke...

BradStar89

•4 years ago

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W5R3 cracked!

So finally, after 2 aborted attempts at C25K (neither getting past the first week), with this third attempt stalling for 5 weeks because of a foot injury...

So finally, after 2 aborted attempts at C25K (neither getting past the first wee...

Potnoodle10

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running - The welcoming constant in a topsy-turvy couple of weeks

(Quick photo of the very dark, yet gorgeous view this morning which has absolutely nothing to do with my post but which I thought it was pretty enough to be...

(Quick photo of the very dark, yet gorgeous view this morning which has absolute...

Pnegirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 next

Finished week 8 so onwards to the last week. I really didn’t think I’d get this far but I feel good and amazingly, enjoying exercise!!!!

Finished week 8 so onwards to the last week. I really didn’t think I’d get this ...

Gastry

Graduate•4 years ago

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How to buy running shoes?

When buying running shoes, especially for the first time, we are likely to make some mistakes. Many think, I certainly did, that all you should consider is the...

When buying running shoes, especially for the first time, we are likely to make ...

mrrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Foiled by HS2☹️

Well that's my disused railway line out of bounds for the foreseeable future☹️ I understand it is a "Public Right of Way" but obviously not when the time...

Well that's my disused railway line out of bounds for the foreseeable future☹️ I...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 Finally! Got there in the end 😊

I started this journey 19 weeks ago during lock down. Gyms were closed and exercise was something I did on a regular basis. I believed it was essential to good...

I started this journey 19 weeks ago during lock down. Gyms were closed and exerc...

Dups

Graduate•4 years ago

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Is this normal?

I’m completely new to C25K and I’ve just completed my first week. Today was day 3 and I was weirdly so unwell half way through. Forwards the 15 min, I thought...

I’m completely new to C25K and I’ve just completed my first week. Today was day...

Babycackes

•4 years ago

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Getting there

Just finished stage 2 of week 5, harder but satisfying, looking forward to completing stage 3, 20 minutes 🤞

Just finished stage 2 of week 5, harder but satisfying, looking forward to compl...

CB1755

•4 years ago

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Graduated

I did my third run of W9 today. So happy that I made it through nine weeks. A big thank-you to the amazing app. I never thought I could run 30m within just 9...

I did my third run of W9 today. So happy that I made it through nine weeks. A bi...

Serene-2020

•4 years ago

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Still getting out there

Graduated late summer. There is no going back and I am doing three runs a week. Pace is very gradually getting better and have achieved 5k in 35mins. I am so...

Graduated late summer. There is no going back and I am doing three runs a week. ...

Runawayfast

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Running apps - accuracy?

Is there somewhere a ranking of phone running apps in terms of accuracy, particularly as regards distance? I am in my umpteenth consolidation run. As I have...

Is there somewhere a ranking of phone running apps in terms of accuracy, particu...

BradC

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 - Ups and Downs

I’m so close now I can almost taste it, but today was mentally the hardest of them all for me. The Positives: 1. I got through it even though it was hard. I...

I’m so close now I can almost taste it, but today was mentally the hardest of th...

Pepperaholic

Graduate•4 years ago

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3 in 1

“Breathless” - Consolidation Run 3, Friday 17th October. As Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Breathless” came on my playlist I was amazed how my musical choices matched...

“Breathless” - Consolidation Run 3, Friday 17th October. As Corinne Bailey Rae’...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Coffee before a run or not?

Does anyone on here believe that coffee gives you a boost to your running. I had coffee this morning before my W6R2 run and didn't find it as difficult as I...

Does anyone on here believe that coffee gives you a boost to your running. I ha...

shuffleido

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1

Wow... For some reason, I found this weeks run harder than the 20 minutes! I’m not a fan of the walking/running changes but hey ho, I still done it 💪🏼

Wow... For some reason, I found this weeks run harder than the 20 minutes! I’m n...

georgialsleak

•4 years ago

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Week 4.3✅

Pleased to get this one done.Busy time.

Tbae

•4 years ago

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Week Seven, Run One

Should be soaking up the sun in Tenerife this morning but our holiday was cancelled last week so back to the gym instead. Another twenty five minutes non-stop...

Should be soaking up the sun in Tenerife this morning but our holiday was cancel...

mummybowles

Graduate•4 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2020

First consolidation run

W2R3 completed! Running in the rain.

First sub 40 minute 5k!

Wk 5 Run 3

Nearly there!

Starting tomorrow 🤞

Week 4 - Run 1

Don't rain on my parade

The thing I wish I’d known straight after graduation 🎓🤔😊

5/3- did that just happen?!

After the euphoria of graduation... CR1 😱

9th Consolidation Run!

A couple of weeks left of C5K- where do I go next?

W5R3 cracked!

Running - The welcoming constant in a topsy-turvy couple of weeks

Week 9 next

How to buy running shoes?

Foiled by HS2☹️

W9R3 Finally! Got there in the end 😊

Is this normal?

Getting there

Graduated

Still getting out there

Running apps - accuracy?

Week 8 Run 2 - Ups and Downs

3 in 1

Coffee before a run or not?

W6R1

Week 4.3✅

Week Seven, Run One

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