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Hello!

First post following my first run! I'm not going to lie, it was hard work. I completed it though and have a great sense of achievement ☺️ Just hope the knees...

First post following my first run! I'm not going to lie, it was hard work. I com...

Campervan62

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yayyy✔👊💪

I'm so pleased to announce I graduated this morning , I will be continue to run 3 times a week for 30 mins. Never did I think I would be able to do this 👊💪

I'm so pleased to announce I graduated this morning , I will be continue to run ...

Alfredwoo1234

Graduate•4 years ago

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Give yourself that run nudge👍

It's a run free day here, sooooooo twitchy but a rest day is a rest day ( garmin recovery hrs from last run 17 hrs and it seems to work🙂) Last minute spot of...

It's a run free day here, sooooooo twitchy but a rest day is a rest day ( garmin...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Starting W3R1 tomorrow

Looking forward to the off in the morning Never thought I’d be saying that....

Currentum4Salutem

•4 years ago

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Hello all

Hello long time lurker first time poster. I’m a 47 year old male and I am currently on week 4 of c25k. I am finding I am doing quite well thanks to the good...

Hello long time lurker first time poster. I’m a 47 year old male and I am curren...

Manicstreet

•4 years ago

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First 5k

Managed my first 5k today. Still managing to keep up three runs a week... just... and still enjoying it. Going to stick with 30 min ish consolidation runs for...

Managed my first 5k today. Still managing to keep up three runs a week... just.....

Newrunner0720

Graduate•4 years ago

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First 5k

Managed my first 5k today. Still managing to keep up three runs a week... just... and still enjoying it. Going to stick with 30 min ish consolidation runs for...

Managed my first 5k today. Still managing to keep up three runs a week... just.....

Newrunner0720

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7

Hi all, currently about to start week 7 of couch to 5k (and feeling great for it 👍🏻). I loved being able to run 25 minutes without stopping (although it was...

Hi all, currently about to start week 7 of couch to 5k (and feeling great for it...

Cambsrunner92

•4 years ago

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5K goal achieved!🎉

I completed C25K and have been consolidating my runs since. Yesterday I tried slow and steady and to see how my legs could take me. On week 9 I ran 30-33 mins...

I completed C25K and have been consolidating my runs since. Yesterday I tried sl...

Catho78

Graduate•4 years ago

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Need to start again!

I've lost track of when I graduated, I did try and carry on, but enjoyed it more following the plan. Had a couple of falls, one in the woods, which ripped up...

I've lost track of when I graduated, I did try and carry on, but enjoyed it more...

EmmaJH18

Graduate•4 years ago

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On the "niggle sofa" again.... am I just a wuss??

So, this week I was determined to fit in 3 x 30 minute runs minimum. Monday. ✅ Lovely run of 4K enjoyed. In the bag. Wednesday.... didn't get out, weather...

So, this week I was determined to fit in 3 x 30 minute runs minimum. Monday. ✅ L...

Plattszo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 was TOUGH!

I know I’ve come a long way as literally couldn’t run for the full 60 seconds when I started but did W7R2 this am & I found it so tough, is this normal? R1...

I know I’ve come a long way as literally couldn’t run for the full 60 seconds wh...

jirmette

Graduate•4 years ago

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Long Run all of a sudden

I was quite shocked to see how Week 5 Run 3 jumped to such a long Run, then after that it intervals out again. I don't think I can really run for that long,...

I was quite shocked to see how Week 5 Run 3 jumped to such a long Run, then afte...

saragriffo

•4 years ago

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First 5k!

Well it's taken a while but I knew I'd get there. Started c25k in April, graduated in June, did loads of consolidating at 30 mins and c25k+ podcasts then...

Well it's taken a while but I knew I'd get there. Started c25k in April, graduat...

Blossom-

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9R3

Boom!!! Finished the program, thoroughly enjoyed it , love the fact I can now run 30 mins .For anyone out there struggling, keep with it , you CAN do it....

Boom!!! Finished the program, thoroughly enjoyed it , love the fact I can now r...

Fudgegsd

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1 - Completed

I found this really tough even knowing that it would be. I kept to my normal snails pace and unlike some, I needed those walking breaks to recover. I did...

I found this really tough even knowing that it would be. I kept to my normal sn...

shuffleido

Graduate•4 years ago

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What a week!

Was hoping to do another run this morning, weather is fine, running gear out and ready to put on. Decided I need to give my body a break. I hadn’t realised...

Was hoping to do another run this morning, weather is fine, running gear out and...

Angie09

Graduate•4 years ago

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My achilles tendon seems swollen.. Should I see a doctor?

I think that is where it is. Just where my actual leg starts at the back. I is tender and now I can see there is a swelling, not huge but noticeable especially...

I think that is where it is. Just where my actual leg starts at the back. I is t...

Mishkasmum

•4 years ago

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Week Six, Run Three

I did it. Ran non-stop for 25 minutes. Didn't want to get out of bed this morning - felt terribly sluggish after a large steak and chips and red wine last...

I did it. Ran non-stop for 25 minutes. Didn't want to get out of bed this mornin...

mummybowles

Graduate•4 years ago

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Return

Hi been a while, I got to wk 9 run 1 and hurt my knee, at end of July taken this long to be able to run, in mean time diagnosed with liver disease, decided...

Hi been a while, I got to wk 9 run 1 and hurt my knee, at end of July taken this...

Hanzy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run 4.2 ✅

Commenced Monday 28/10/20.21 days and 11 runs.16 to go.

Tbae

•4 years ago

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Out of sync

Guys help! I haven’t ran since June. I got upto week 7. Should I start from the beginning?

Guys help! I haven’t ran since June. I got upto week 7. Should I start from the...

Laura_88

•4 years ago

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Nocturnal running 🌃🌌 surreal, peaceful

Swapping safety boots for trainers definitely a bonus 👍. A Saturday night free from the clutches of paid employment, I'd promised myself a dark run and I...

Swapping safety boots for trainers definitely a bonus 👍. A Saturday night free ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Second National Trust outing for leg.

Still on crutches for second outing, but did 2.38 miles, over a mile more than last time, also biggest step count, slight sore spot on outside of knee where...

Still on crutches for second outing, but did 2.38 miles, over a mile more than l...

Petem56

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3 R1

So, started this as my blood pressure was higher than I wanted, and with a history of heart issues (and early deaths) in my family, thought I’d do something...

So, started this as my blood pressure was higher than I wanted, and with a histo...

TheBear5

Graduate•4 years ago

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When does leg pain go away in C25K

Hi All, This year I decided, at 36, that it was time I tried to get healthy so that I can be around for my kids and future grandkids. Started at 21 stone and...

Hi All, This year I decided, at 36, that it was time I tried to get healthy so t...

Saarek

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3. I know it's over, stilI I cling...

Not much to say, completed the program. Feel a bit flat.

FlyByMe99

Graduate•4 years ago

22 Replies

First run since 23rd September

Had a look through the comments on here earlier. I have had a bad cold for 3 weeks not felt able to run. At about 5pm convinced myself to try. Only managed 26...

Had a look through the comments on here earlier. I have had a bad cold for 3 wee...

Jigsaw123

Graduate•4 years ago

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It's been a while...

It really has been too long, and I blame my dog! I completed C25K in June 2018, then did JuJu's magic plan, consolidated my 10k, worked on speeding up my 5k -...

It really has been too long, and I blame my dog! I completed C25K in June 2018, ...

Tartancat

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R2 Tortoise wins the race!

After 4 weeks on the injury couch and 4 weeks of rest and gentle strengthening exercises, I nervously ventured out this afternoon. Kept the pace slow as I...

After 4 weeks on the injury couch and 4 weeks of rest and gentle strengthening e...

Dups

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2020

Hello!

Yayyy✔👊💪

Give yourself that run nudge👍

Starting W3R1 tomorrow

Hello all

First 5k

First 5k

Week 7

5K goal achieved!🎉

Need to start again!

On the "niggle sofa" again.... am I just a wuss??

Week 7 Run 2 was TOUGH!

Long Run all of a sudden

First 5k!

Wk9R3

W6R1 - Completed

What a week!

My achilles tendon seems swollen.. Should I see a doctor?

Week Six, Run Three

Return

Run 4.2 ✅

Out of sync

Nocturnal running 🌃🌌 surreal, peaceful

Second National Trust outing for leg.

W3 R1

When does leg pain go away in C25K

W9R3. I know it's over, stilI I cling...

First run since 23rd September

It's been a while...

W9R2 Tortoise wins the race!

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