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Thinking Positively

For the first time since graduating about four weeks ago all the aches and niggles seem to have passed. Friday will be my CR6 and I’m in a super positive...

For the first time since graduating about four weeks ago all the aches and niggl...

Markeaton68

Graduate•3 years ago

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Weight Loss ?

Hi Everyone, I am on medication that has helped me put on nearly 2 Stone in a year. It is medically proven to be one for weight gain especially around the...

Hi Everyone, I am on medication that has helped me put on nearly 2 Stone in a y...

Jean75

•3 years ago

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Week 3 and scared

Hello, I’m starting week 3 today and I’m so scared about the jump to 3 minutes running! Last week I was counting down the seconds 🥺 SOS

Hello, I’m starting week 3 today and I’m so scared about the jump to 3 minutes r...

bassqueen12

•3 years ago

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Fitbit data

I have started to wear an old Fitbit to monitor myself during my C25K journey. I have noticed that since I have started it (about 3 weeks) my resting heart...

I have started to wear an old Fitbit to monitor myself during my C25K journey. I...

thelastgizmo

Graduate•3 years ago

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FINALLY completed Week 5 Run 3

It’s been a while since I have been on here but I wanted to share that I have finally completed Week 5 Run 3. This is my 3rd attempt of trying to do the Couch...

It’s been a while since I have been on here but I wanted to share that I have fi...

Little_runner

•3 years ago

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Hi strangers 👋

Hi everyone, 1st post in a while. Just wanted to check in. After graduating last year and then injuring myself, I'm pleased to say that I'm FINALLY back to...

Hi everyone, 1st post in a while. Just wanted to check in. After graduating la...

Fifitrixiebell73

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9R3 Tomorrow..... Yay!!!

I started on December 4th and will do my last C25K tomorrow morning. I'm beyond proud as I never considered I was built to run. As the runs increased in time,...

I started on December 4th and will do my last C25K tomorrow morning. I'm beyond ...

Sunnyrunner1

Graduate•3 years ago

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What to listen to when running

Hi 🙋‍♀️ I’m about to do Wk 4 run 3 today. I’ve been reading on here but this is the first time I’ve posted anything. I’ve found the jump to week 4 hard, but...

Hi 🙋‍♀️ I’m about to do Wk 4 run 3 today. I’ve been reading on here but this i...

joeyg76

Graduate•3 years ago

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First Run

Well it's been 2 years since I first completed this and ended up doing Parkruns most weeks but have let it all go after about a year so having signed up to 90...

Well it's been 2 years since I first completed this and ended up doing Parkruns ...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•3 years ago

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I did it!

I did my 1st run yesterday after thinking about it for ages. I got up and tried to think of every excuse to not do it. But I did it and I’m so proud of myself!...

I did my 1st run yesterday after thinking about it for ages. I got up and tried ...

NewYork21

•3 years ago

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Disaster CR1

I graduated last Sunday after taking 13 weeks to complete the programme. I was quite stiff after the last run so waited until yesterday to go out again. What...

I graduated last Sunday after taking 13 weeks to complete the programme. I was ...

Rem81

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 complete

Hi guys, this is my first post. I would like to first thank you for all the advice I’ve been reading and for letting me be apart of this forum. I’m not one to...

Hi guys, this is my first post. I would like to first thank you for all the advi...

Landyguy

Graduate•3 years ago

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Over weight and running WK1 Day 2

Hi, I’m really new to running and always thought I wasn’t ‘built’ for it. Just wanted to throw this out there I am overweight with a fitness level of zero and...

Hi, I’m really new to running and always thought I wasn’t ‘built’ for it. Just w...

Calla39

•3 years ago

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W9R2 ULTIMATE PENULTIMATE💥💥💥

Just got back from my run and I'm so pleased as in final minute I upped the pace and carried on after Michael said slow down and stop. Much more confident for...

Just got back from my run and I'm so pleased as in final minute I upped the pace...

CI578

Graduate•3 years ago

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WK7 R1 -really hard

WK7 R1 Started Couch to 5K on 29 Dec and have been running every other day since then . Everything has gone so well. I surprised myself by jogging the 20 min...

WK7 R1 Started Couch to 5K on 29 Dec and have been running every other day since...

Jovijogger

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

Started off with the last of the daylight fading in the west and finished with stars overhead- and half way round someone standing outside their front door...

Started off with the last of the daylight fading in the west and finished with s...

Captain_Autumn

Graduate•3 years ago

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TO BARE OR NOT TO BARE, THAT IS THE QUESTION...

I'm just starting out -hello to all. If I may, I would like to ask a little question, which may not have a definitive answer. I want to start tomorrow morning...

I'm just starting out -hello to all. If I may, I would like to ask a little ques...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

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W1 R2

Hello all Just finished my 2nd run of the week, my only problems are the calf muscles cramping while running, but running through it and then rolling them once...

Hello all Just finished my 2nd run of the week, my only problems are the calf mu...

sbrown1264

Graduate•3 years ago

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OMG 😳

Week 4 run 1... ✅ A tough one but totally amazed at myself. Roll on Friday.

KJB72

Graduate•3 years ago

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I did it !

Finally, I ran my first 5 km ! I graduated last July and I have carried on plodding round the streets 3 times a week , slowly, but today I did it , I ran 5 km...

Finally, I ran my first 5 km ! I graduated last July and I have carried on plodd...

jwillmac

Graduate•3 years ago

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Anyone still running post Couch to 5k?

Hey! Just completed my first run of week 3 in the pouring rain! Starting to really like this running thing, especially having always been someone who “is not...

Hey! Just completed my first run of week 3 in the pouring rain! Starting to rea...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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A steady 5K

So Monday was my first run in 24 days and I stuck to 3.5K (although I felt I could have done 5K) Today was a steady 5K and I was pleased to sneak it in just...

So Monday was my first run in 24 days and I stuck to 3.5K (although I felt I cou...

Instructor57

Graduate•3 years ago

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Consolidation run #6 in the bag

Hey all, so had a two days off so feels great to be back running, and today had a great run at a slightly faster pace without even realising and it felt like a...

Hey all, so had a two days off so feels great to be back running, and today had ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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week 1 run 1

Hello all Just started c25k after several years away of doing next to no exercise, except walking the dog. I am 56 now, 5.7 and 12stone 4 pounds. My 32 inch...

Hello all Just started c25k after several years away of doing next to no exercis...

sbrown1264

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5

Newbie here, despite being in week 5! I’m loving the running at the moment. In fact I can’t believe I have made it to week 5 already, as usually I’m one of...

Newbie here, despite being in week 5! I’m loving the running at the moment. In ...

Norfy

•3 years ago

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CR1

So after graduating on Monday I was eager to get out this morning, I don’t know what happened but it was my worst run ever. I had to stop and walk half Way...

So after graduating on Monday I was eager to get out this morning, I don’t know ...

Asthmaticsnail

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5R3 done

Just completed week 5 run 3. I was dreading it and I was right, mentally it was the toughest run so far for me. I expected it to be easier than it actually...

Just completed week 5 run 3. I was dreading it and I was right, mentally it was ...

TwiggyL

Graduate•3 years ago

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Baby steps rather than 2 steps but it was a start! 🙌

Feb 1st was supposed to be turning over a new leaf... but the first came and went with more work and little time for anything else. Today I was therefore...

Feb 1st was supposed to be turning over a new leaf... but the first came and wen...

MinnieMoo55

Graduate•3 years ago

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The Joy of Couch to 5k

I just wanted to share this article I found online today: https://inews.co.uk/news/long-reads/couch-to-5k-on-the-run-25-years-lockdown-846889 It's good to know...

I just wanted to share this article I found online today: https://inews.co.uk/ne...

Newbie59

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 4 ✅.....with a free face scrub along the way!!

I was a bit apprehensive about week 4 initially, but having read lots of comments and advice on this forum, it really helped me mentally to complete the week....

I was a bit apprehensive about week 4 initially, but having read lots of comment...

Rwran18

Graduate•3 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2021

Thinking Positively

Weight Loss ?

Week 3 and scared

Fitbit data

FINALLY completed Week 5 Run 3

Hi strangers 👋

W9R3 Tomorrow..... Yay!!!

What to listen to when running

First Run

I did it!

Disaster CR1

Week 5 Run 3 complete

Over weight and running WK1 Day 2

W9R2 ULTIMATE PENULTIMATE💥💥💥

WK7 R1 -really hard

Week 2 run 2

TO BARE OR NOT TO BARE, THAT IS THE QUESTION...

W1 R2

OMG 😳

I did it !

Anyone still running post Couch to 5k?

A steady 5K

Consolidation run #6 in the bag

week 1 run 1

Week 5

CR1

W5R3 done

Baby steps rather than 2 steps but it was a start! 🙌

The Joy of Couch to 5k

Week 4 ✅.....with a free face scrub along the way!!

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