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Slap My Arse, Coach!

I've got a big ol' bush. Just getting that out there feels like therapy, like I've nervously stood up in the chaired circle. Actually, I'm feeling...

I've got a big ol' bush. Just getting that out there feels like therapy, like I'...

PaulS83

•4 years ago

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W6R2 complete

After struggling through W6R1, I was dreading this run. I actually found the first 10 minutes the hardest. The second 10 minute shuffle I seem to have got...

After struggling through W6R1, I was dreading this run. I actually found the fi...

shuffleido

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 5

In the spirit of trying to mix things up last week I tried a lunchtime run which I did not enjoy at all. It took me back to the early days and I struggled to...

In the spirit of trying to mix things up last week I tried a lunchtime run which...

Djboom

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3 R1 done

Was really dreading having to jog for 3 mins but to be honest, once I got into my 'stride' it wasn't too bad ..... I guess it's the thought of actually doing...

Was really dreading having to jog for 3 mins but to be honest, once I got into m...

Flipflopbabe

•4 years ago

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I finally took the plunge!

Having downloaded the app TWO YEARS AGO, but been too nervous to try it and been a lurker on here for a year and a half, I finally did W1 R1. I want to thank...

Having downloaded the app TWO YEARS AGO, but been too nervous to try it and been...

slothington

Graduate•4 years ago

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Battle of the brain week 6 run 1

Wow. I generally try to take advice with a pinch of salt as everyone's experience is different. But, wow, you weren't wrong about week 6. Back in week 4 I...

Wow. I generally try to take advice with a pinch of salt as everyone's experienc...

Keeprunningrunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it! C25K W9R9 completed

I may not have achieved the 5 k in 30 mins but I am very pleased to have run 2.65 miles in my last C25K run. I have actually run 35 mins on my Wk9 runs, so...

I may not have achieved the 5 k in 30 mins but I am very pleased to have run 2.6...

CatsRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Appreciating the days I run & the 1s I don't run!

This is just an observation about myself: I am medically retired. However, I love having a good reason for getting up early in the mornings 3 times a week to...

This is just an observation about myself: I am medically retired. However, I lov...

IzzyWiz

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Fifth Consolidation Run

My most recent run was lastThursday. I intended to run on Saturday but started to feel unwell and had the lurgy on my lungs. I attempted to run again...

My most recent run was lastThursday. I intended to run on Saturday but started ...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

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R1W6

I always find the first run (or first 5 minutes) the hardest, but overall it felt good today and I can definitely feel my fitness improving. It's easier for me...

I always find the first run (or first 5 minutes) the hardest, but overall it fel...

Rodstar

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run2

Did it. Felt I could have done a little bit more. But 20 minutes without a break? Let's see on Thursday ( or maybe Wednesday if I feel good).

Did it. Felt I could have done a little bit more. But 20 minutes without a break...

Rennur

Graduate•4 years ago

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New member

Hi. Quite new to this. I’ve started week 2 tonight. I’m still struggling to believe I will ever complete it all but I’m trying. I’m struggled to complete the...

Hi. Quite new to this. I’ve started week 2 tonight. I’m still struggling to beli...

LisD1986

•4 years ago

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Week4 Run2

Just got in, it felt a little harder than the first run. Did not think I would do it because my leg started to get heavy after 2 minutes. But it soon eased off...

Just got in, it felt a little harder than the first run. Did not think I would d...

Manicstreet

•4 years ago

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Knee pain ! Advice please

So I haven’t run for 4 weeks now I was on week 9 run 1 and I had to stop at 20 mins as my knee was niggling me ! I have never stopped ever before and never had...

So I haven’t run for 4 weeks now I was on week 9 run 1 and I had to stop at 20 m...

Havenhealth

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 ‘fox dodging’

Was exhausted when I got home couldn’t really understand how I would possibly go out for a run let alone run for 30mins for the first time. My husband said ‘oh...

Was exhausted when I got home couldn’t really understand how I would possibly go...

Pooped77

Graduate•4 years ago

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I've done it 😃

Week 9 run 3 completed this evening. I didn't quite manage 5k - it was 4.4k - but still happy and it gives me a target to aim for. I can't believe that when I...

Week 9 run 3 completed this evening. I didn't quite manage 5k - it was 4.4k - bu...

mitzybudgie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Progress

Just started week 5, really enjoyed it and feel good 👍

CB1755

•4 years ago

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Feeling good

Didn’t complete week 5 until tonight - should have done it yesterday but didn’t feel I had the energy for a 20 minute run 🏃‍♀️ so did it tonight after work...

Didn’t complete week 5 until tonight - should have done it yesterday but didn’t ...

Ali_boo

•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 felt great!

I've got to say thanks for all the words of caution about this run. I took care to pace myself at the start. I also paid a lot of attention to reducing impact...

I've got to say thanks for all the words of caution about this run. I took care...

GrimJard

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 9 Run 3. Wow! Somehow I actually did it!!! 30 minutes done and dusted 😄

As some of you know, it's taken me a while 😄 .....but I finally did it today! I may still be a tortoise but I'm a very happy one! I can't really believe it...

As some of you know, it's taken me a while 😄 .....but I finally did it today! I...

Dance55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Today I actually said the words

Running is my medicine. I said it to my GP today, she called me regarding some meds for depression and anxiety. I said, yes, that's all fine but also, please...

Running is my medicine. I said it to my GP today, she called me regarding some ...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

So I made it through Week 7’s 25 minute runs and cannot believe I only have two weeks left until I’ll graduate the couch to 5k app!! 🥳 I’ve got a week off...

So I made it through Week 7’s 25 minute runs and cannot believe I only have two ...

LauraRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Well 9

Well, it’s arrived, the final week of C25K, first run of week 9 later today. So far, I have to say I have been very impressed with the training schedule ,...

Well, it’s arrived, the final week of C25K, first run of week 9 later today. So ...

RT61

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Consolidation Run 6 (W3) Trail Burn

Should have gone out last night but cried off so only 2 runs last week. I know, I know.... Beautiful day here today and decided to combine the first dog walk...

Should have gone out last night but cried off so only 2 runs last week. I know, ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

20 Replies

W7 r1 done

Morning run for a change, as of work this week, still have to pinch myself, running for 25 mins, without stopping! 😂 I'm 56, overweight, and the program is...

Morning run for a change, as of work this week, still have to pinch myself, runn...

Peter44

Graduate•4 years ago

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GRADUATED AT LAST ON MY BIRTHDAY!!👊🏃🏻‍♀️

So after a 10 week break due to a very painful Muscle injury I got back on the road. Today, on my 4th run I completed C25k. To say I am feeling proud is an...

So after a 10 week break due to a very painful Muscle injury I got back on the r...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Consolidation

Another lovely morning this morning. Weather feeling mild.

Pinkpig20

Graduate•4 years ago

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The continuing journey of Starting Again

Hi guys...sorry for the lack of updates on my last post which you can hopefully read below, providing the link works....

Hi guys...sorry for the lack of updates on my last post which you can hopefully ...

Andy14st9lbs

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Want inspiration? Follow @little_lizzie :-)

Yes, Little_lizzie :-) Her story so far and her ATTITUDE , the way she has faced W5R3 especially , have been nothing short of inspiration. Please have a look...

Yes, Little_lizzie :-) Her story so far and her ATTITUDE , the way she has face...

John_W

Graduate•4 years ago

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Love Shack babyyy! Week 8 Run 1

Week 8 and it's back to the 80's for me and what a great playlist this morning that got me round with the B52's, Teardrop Explodes, Phil Collins, RunDMC,...

Week 8 and it's back to the 80's for me and what a great playlist this morning t...

Runforurlife

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2020

Slap My Arse, Coach!

W6R2 complete

Consolidation Run 5

W3 R1 done

I finally took the plunge!

Battle of the brain week 6 run 1

I did it! C25K W9R9 completed

Appreciating the days I run & the 1s I don't run!

Fifth Consolidation Run

R1W6

Week 5 Run2

New member

Week4 Run2

Knee pain ! Advice please

Week 9 Run 1 ‘fox dodging’

I've done it 😃

Progress

Feeling good

Week 6 run 1 felt great!

Wk 9 Run 3. Wow! Somehow I actually did it!!! 30 minutes done and dusted 😄

Today I actually said the words

Week 8 Run 1

Well 9

Consolidation Run 6 (W3) Trail Burn

W7 r1 done

GRADUATED AT LAST ON MY BIRTHDAY!!👊🏃🏻‍♀️

Consolidation

The continuing journey of Starting Again

Want inspiration? Follow @little_lizzie :-)

Love Shack babyyy! Week 8 Run 1

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