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Back after 3 weeks off!

Week 3 Run 3 So after 3 weeks off I have completed my last run of week 3 although my body was done and didn’t hurt at all my chest was so tight and actually...

Week 3 Run 3 So after 3 weeks off I have completed my last run of week 3 althoug...

Soph1987

•3 years ago

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W2R1

New week, new challenge. I'm glad it's a bit warmer this week! The 30 second add on didn't seem to bad at first. It did make me realise my breathing isn't too...

New week, new challenge. I'm glad it's a bit warmer this week! The 30 second add...

ckp82

Graduate•3 years ago

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Ran Week 7 Run 1

Well, it’s been an adventure so far! I officially ran the 25 minute run yesterday afternoon and felt great. I started running in November but pushed too hard...

Well, it’s been an adventure so far! I officially ran the 25 minute run yesterd...

Hoppy74

•3 years ago

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Swollen knee

I graduated last June & have continued running 2/3 times a week. I was ill for few weeks but started back again 2 weeks ago & have done several runs with no...

I graduated last June & have continued running 2/3 times a week. I was ill for f...

Pebbles64

Graduate•3 years ago

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Suitable running gear for the cold?

Wanting to start the c25k on Tuesday. I'm new to running especially in the cold.. I have running shoes, but how do you ensure either you don't overheat or...

Wanting to start the c25k on Tuesday. I'm new to running especially in the cold....

xZiggyx

•3 years ago

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First run after graduating 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Now the ice has disappeared I thought I would venture out using the NRC App. I was impressed at his motivational chat and that it actually gave me sum stats to...

Now the ice has disappeared I thought I would venture out using the NRC App. I w...

CI578

Graduate•3 years ago

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Any advice genuinely appreciated 😩

So completed Couch to 5k then went on to completing 10k runs. I then got Covid in October and have since been diagnosed as having long Covid (hence no......

So completed Couch to 5k then went on to completing 10k runs. I then got Covid i...

Shutthefrontdoor

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 round 2

Re did this run after not feeling good after the last attempt. So glad I did, I had a better and more positive mindset, and I completed it - felt a sense of...

Re did this run after not feeling good after the last attempt. So glad I did, I ...

Acheylegs

•3 years ago

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Wk9 Run3 smashed it

Absolutely on top of the world Loved the couch to 5k app and support Graduated yesterday Can I have my badge 🥳👍🏃‍♀️

Absolutely on top of the world Loved the couch to 5k app and support Graduate...

Tori67

•3 years ago

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Week 5

Was supposed to start my week 5 runs almost 2 weeks ago but have had a chest infection. Looking forward to starting again 2moro. Any tips?

Was supposed to start my week 5 runs almost 2 weeks ago but have had a chest inf...

Paul_1979

•3 years ago

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My 6th (not)parkrun today.

First run in 8 days due to ice, cold, niggles et al. I waited til today as there were patches of ice around, plus I had my Covid jab on Friday. Bit of a sore...

First run in 8 days due to ice, cold, niggles et al. I waited til today as ther...

Rennur

Graduate•3 years ago

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W3R3 done! 🏅

Couldn’t wait to get out and do this one. Happy with the 7.15 pace. So looking forward to W4 which I’ve just had a sneaky peak at 🤩....it’s going to be fun......

Couldn’t wait to get out and do this one. Happy with the 7.15 pace. So looking f...

ReesSteve

Graduate•3 years ago

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1st Week DONE ✔ 🙌 🤗 😌

Honestly didn't think I would ever ever be able to achieve what I have done in this week... Message I've learnt believe and you and.the rest will come..........

Honestly didn't think I would ever ever be able to achieve what I have done in t...

Eagertoloseweight

•3 years ago

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W3R3 done! 🏅

Couldn’t wait to get out and do this one. Happy with the 7.15 pace. So looking forward to W4 which I’ve just had a sneaky peak at 🤩....it’s going to be fun 😋

Couldn’t wait to get out and do this one. Happy with the 7.15 pace. So looking f...

ReesSteve

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 painful left knee

On week 3 run 1, had to stop after the first three minute run as my knee started really hurting. I have proper running shoes now, but didnt for the first two...

On week 3 run 1, had to stop after the first three minute run as my knee started...

Lordlaw87

•3 years ago

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Getting back out there

Hi, I previously completed C25K last Dec/january last year but then due to several floods I stopped running regularly but continued doing strength...

Hi, I previously completed C25K last Dec/january last year but then due to sever...

t7sha

Graduate•3 years ago

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Penguin feet!!?

I’ve just completed week 5 run 3 ! Really pleased! My partner and daughter came on their bikes to encourage me along which was great but my partner said that...

I’ve just completed week 5 run 3 ! Really pleased! My partner and daughter came...

Golf2106

Graduate•3 years ago

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has anyone been this poor?

I am repeating week one again this week, although I should be moving onto week 3 as I still can't manage a full minute running. I am very determined, but am...

I am repeating week one again this week, although I should be moving onto week 3...

donefor

Graduate•3 years ago

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W7R1 I went a day early.

I had my first vaccine this morning and had sort of decided that I'd probably have to postpone W7 until maybe Thursday or Friday. We came home and I got...

I had my first vaccine this morning and had sort of decided that I'd probably ha...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Wk4 run1

Wow I'm exhilarated, I started this run not knowing what it entailed. I completed it and didn't struggle but, it is getting slightly more serious now. I had to...

Wow I'm exhilarated, I started this run not knowing what it entailed. I complete...

Returnagain

Graduate•3 years ago

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Help, I've hit a wall

*Update, went and smashed that wall and completed my first run of week 9! Thanks so much for all the motivation and tips!* Things had been going great so far,...

*Update, went and smashed that wall and completed my first run of week 9! Thanks...

RunnerFive

Graduate•3 years ago

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C25K third time lucky!

My first post! I've just done W6R1 which feels like a huge achievement for me - this is my third attempt at C25K and I never managed to get beyond week 5...

My first post! I've just done W6R1 which feels like a huge achievement for me - ...

SpeedyBee

Graduate•3 years ago

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Feel like i'm going nowhere

I've just completed run 2 of week 3 and am finding it ok but feel like I'm barely moving if that makes sense 🙁 How much ground is normal to cover in this...

I've just completed run 2 of week 3 and am finding it ok but feel like I'm barel...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Day 1

Last night I started making the excuses not to go for my first ever run this morning... I don’t have the correct clothes (I’m good at coming up with excuses...

Last night I started making the excuses not to go for my first ever run this mor...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Week 4 TERRIFIED

Week 4 Ive made the mistake off looking at my next week and it terrified me. Im on week 3 run 3 tomorrow. Im kind if ok but totally out breath after my 3...

Week 4 Ive made the mistake off looking at my next week and it terrified me. Im ...

Gill2021

•3 years ago

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Snow and ice

The snow has been a welcome change,but I am now geeting itchy running feet! Our road and footpaths are very very icy and even walking has been treacherous....

The snow has been a welcome change,but I am now geeting itchy running feet! Our ...

rosie2shoes

Graduate•3 years ago

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W7R3 completed 😀

Just a thank you for all the encouragement and advice. 3rd run of week 7 completed tonight, which although hard was much better than my previous 2. Started...

Just a thank you for all the encouragement and advice. 3rd run of week 7 complet...

Skel68

Graduate•3 years ago

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This is so worth it!

I've just completed week run 3 and feeling super proud of myself. I totally appreciate there's a long way to go but I'm surprised that after a lifetime of...

I've just completed week run 3 and feeling super proud of myself. I totally appr...

TinaTrots

•3 years ago

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2 runs to go

After sitting out the 3 snowy days here in London, I went out on Thursday to finish wk8- afwul. Dragged myself around a slow, sorry 3km. Was really fed up with...

After sitting out the 3 snowy days here in London, I went out on Thursday to fin...

Voldatort

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 cancelled

I’m devastated! THE 25 minute run today! Warmed up well and decided to go to a nearby field as the roads are so icy. Slipped over literally 50 yards from my...

I’m devastated! THE 25 minute run today! Warmed up well and decided to go to a n...

AH21MM

Graduate•3 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2021

Back after 3 weeks off!

W2R1

Ran Week 7 Run 1

Swollen knee

Suitable running gear for the cold?

First run after graduating 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Any advice genuinely appreciated 😩

Week 6 run 3 round 2

Wk9 Run3 smashed it

Week 5

My 6th (not)parkrun today.

W3R3 done! 🏅

1st Week DONE ✔ 🙌 🤗 😌

W3R3 done! 🏅

Week 3 Run 1 painful left knee

Getting back out there

Penguin feet!!?

has anyone been this poor?

W7R1 I went a day early.

Wk4 run1

Help, I've hit a wall

C25K third time lucky!

Feel like i'm going nowhere

Day 1

Week 4 TERRIFIED

Snow and ice

W7R3 completed 😀

This is so worth it!

2 runs to go

Week 6 Run 3 cancelled

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