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W1R3

Wow out again! I’m beginning to gain confidence and I may go out earlier next week. I found it so much easier this evening. I’m still shouting at Jo, poor girl...

Wow out again! I’m beginning to gain confidence and I may go out earlier next we...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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W1r3 done

Week 1 completed !! Roll on Week 2

SusieB71

•3 years ago

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Graduation

Dear c25k administration folk. Please may I have my certificate please for finishing today at 8.40 am ! Dodging mums in cars going to school!! Many thanks

Dear c25k administration folk. Please may I have my certificate please for finis...

Downsrunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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Treadmill is hard

So I missed my 30 minute consolidation run early this morning and decided to go back to the local gym this evening, and try the treadmill. It was the hardest...

So I missed my 30 minute consolidation run early this morning and decided to go ...

PlasticUnitedFan

Graduate•3 years ago

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Did it week 9 run 3!!

Thank you all for the support!! So chuffed x

Mrswoolley

Graduate•3 years ago

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So close!

Hi everyone, hope you’re all enjoying that special feeling on the Friday night of a long weekend (with humble apologies to those of you working)! I’ve just...

Hi everyone, hope you’re all enjoying that special feeling on the Friday night o...

TiredHappyBeginner

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduation

I have finished my c25k today. Started at 8am listening to some great music and even managed a fast run at the end (it was downhill ! ) I can't believe that...

I have finished my c25k today. Started at 8am listening to some great music and ...

Downsrunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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Bonjour a tous

I am yann, a newbie Just started recently the challenge COUCH TO 5K i am on week 4 run 1 completed. Tomorrow will be run 2....of course....but it seems it is...

I am yann, a newbie Just started recently the challenge COUCH TO 5K i am on wee...

Yann3

•3 years ago

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Rested, recovered and managed Wk 3 R1 and ready for more.

A quick update after my last post of pushing myself too much too soon and getting really sore knees. It took almost 2 weeks for me have zero aches/pains in my...

A quick update after my last post of pushing myself too much too soon and gettin...

Twinkle_toes10

•3 years ago

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Outside of ankle/lower leg pain - anyone else?

I've had to take time off from Couch to 5K twice now (once at Week 2 and now at Week 6), with ankle pain (first in right ankle, now left ankle). First time Dr...

I've had to take time off from Couch to 5K twice now (once at Week 2 and now at ...

Ninja-shark

•3 years ago

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No progress

I completed C25K last June and was elated. Since that time I have made very little progress, in 30 minutes I only get 3.5k with no improvement since Christmas....

I completed C25K last June and was elated. Since that time I have made very litt...

Hidden

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Well I’ve only gone and done it!

I’ve just finished my last run of C25K and have to say I’m very proud of myself as I’m very overweight. I managed to just hit 3k in the 30 minutes so I’m...

I’ve just finished my last run of C25K and have to say I’m very proud of myself ...

PloddingJude

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Hello, I have done week 5 run 2 🏃‍♀️ When I checked out for last run week 5 run 3 🤦‍♀️ 20 mins running 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ That’s going to be tough. Wish me luck 🙏🏻

Hello, I have done week 5 run 2 🏃‍♀️ When I checked out for last run week 5 run...

Izmir35

•3 years ago

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Graduation

I’ve done it, ran my 3rd 30 minute run was a great feeling 😀 keep going everyone. ( it was a big struggle sometimes) I repeated a few runs along the way but...

I’ve done it, ran my 3rd 30 minute run was a great feeling 😀 keep going everyo...

Sallytilly

Graduate•3 years ago

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Believe in yourself

This week was really hard. I finish 6th week routine COMPLETELY. I can't believe it. I am really really happy.

This week was really hard. I finish 6th week routine COMPLETELY. I can't belie...

Rigailuk

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Consolidation

On my 5th Consolidation run , never thought I’d be running like this at the start of the year

On my 5th Consolidation run , never thought I’d be running like this at the star...

TytoAndy

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Where to start back

Hello fellow runners, I have had an enforced break after completing week 4 after a heel problem. I have kept up my fitness with cycling and walking but unsure...

Hello fellow runners, I have had an enforced break after completing week 4 after...

Lola-bear

Graduate•3 years ago

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Lost my mojo 😞

I think I need a kick up the a*se... completed run 1 of week 8 but haven’t run for a week and fear I’ve fallen off the wagon! Lots of things on my mind which...

I think I need a kick up the a*se... completed run 1 of week 8 but haven’t run f...

Cjed

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduation Run!

Beautiful sunny morning and a quick pace ended my fantastic C25K journey! So pleased that I managed over 5K in this run, it’s the fastest pace I’ve ever...

Beautiful sunny morning and a quick pace ended my fantastic C25K journey! So pl...

Thommo23

Graduate•3 years ago

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3 consolidation runs

Hi Everyone, Lovely to post here with other graduates - great job everyone! I used week 9 runs with Laura, Jo and Sanjeev to complete 3 x 30 min runs. The...

Hi Everyone, Lovely to post here with other graduates - great job everyone! I us...

Mittymoo

Graduate•3 years ago

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Doris

I’ve just completed run 3 week 5 . Found the 20min single run really hard. Was wondering about repeating week5 then had a sneaky look at Run 1 week 6 and its...

I’ve just completed run 3 week 5 . Found the 20min single run really hard. Was w...

Doris-1950

Graduate•3 years ago

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Next steps...

I have now completed week 4 run 3 at the fourth attempt, after an enforced hiatus of four weeks. I don't feel as capable as I did when I had to take the break,...

I have now completed week 4 run 3 at the fourth attempt, after an enforced hiatu...

Woody_53

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Advice needed!!!!

So was 1 day away from starting week 9 amd fell and twisted my ankle to the point I can't even walk on it at the minute...so I doubt I'll be able to go out for...

So was 1 day away from starting week 9 amd fell and twisted my ankle to the poin...

Jonnyt0779

•3 years ago

3 Replies

What to wear in the rain?!

Does anyone wear a lightweight jacket/hat?? I think i might be uncomfortable. I'm on wk6 run3 this morning and I've not had torrential rain yet...also...

Does anyone wear a lightweight jacket/hat?? I think i might be uncomfortable. I...

Bakingcupcake

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Amazing feeling

I can’t believe I’ve actually done it. Next step is to build myself up to 5k and doing some park runs. Any tips to get me to 5k will be gratefully received....

I can’t believe I’ve actually done it. Next step is to build myself up to 5k and...

kittykat49

Graduate•3 years ago

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Still plodding away

I think it's W6 but hard to tell - it's the one with 25 mins at the end. Half way through the first 10 minutes in R2, Mr Johnson tells me that "You must be...

I think it's W6 but hard to tell - it's the one with 25 mins at the end. Half wa...

melmothx

•3 years ago

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Tibial plateau fracture

I am currently nursing a tibial plateau fracture. I am thinking my running days are over so looking for any inspiration that in time I may be able to return...

I am currently nursing a tibial plateau fracture. I am thinking my running days...

Rubygrace-

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Update, started week 4. Knee problems creeping back :(

Finished week 3 on Saturday and things were going really well. Woke up on Sunday and the knee pain I had before was back. I used to run a few years ago but...

Finished week 3 on Saturday and things were going really well. Woke up on Sunday...

Elenive

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Final run tomorrow

I graduate tomorrow and I’m feeling good. The only thing Is that I can only do 2.2k in 30 mins. I know I’ve read slot that 5k is not needed but lately from the...

I graduate tomorrow and I’m feeling good. The only thing Is that I can only do 2...

Greenfingers21

Graduate•3 years ago

7 Replies

Graduation.

Hi may I get my graduation badge please? Not sure which page to ask this...

carolyn90

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2021

W1R3

W1r3 done

Graduation

Treadmill is hard

Did it week 9 run 3!!

So close!

Graduation

Bonjour a tous

Rested, recovered and managed Wk 3 R1 and ready for more.

Outside of ankle/lower leg pain - anyone else?

No progress

Well I’ve only gone and done it!

Week 5 run 2

Graduation

Believe in yourself

Consolidation

Where to start back

Lost my mojo 😞

Graduation Run!

3 consolidation runs

Doris

Next steps...

Advice needed!!!!

What to wear in the rain?!

Amazing feeling

Still plodding away

Tibial plateau fracture

Update, started week 4. Knee problems creeping back :(

Final run tomorrow

Graduation.

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