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W5r3 ✔

Well I cannot believe I'm writting this but is did it! I not only did the 20mins asked of me,,, I smashed out an extra 7mins! I picked a trail run and I luvd...

Well I cannot believe I'm writting this but is did it! I not only did the 20mins...

Crazyrocheter

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9R3 completed wooohoooo!!!

I've only gone and bloody done it !!!✅🎉🏃‍♀️🐣🌈🙏🥰 Yesterday morning completed W9R3 and an extra 15 mins ..... unbelievable - How does that happen? A couple...

I've only gone and bloody done it !!!✅🎉🏃‍♀️🐣🌈🙏🥰 Yesterday morning complete...

Kes101

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 7 ☺️☺️☺️☺️

Finished week 7 and with hills. Can't believe it!!!

NannyOgg46

Graduate•3 years ago

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I have read somewhere that it’s best to get new trainers when you have run 500 miles. I’ve no idea how many miles I’ve run in 2 years! Are there other signs??...

I have read somewhere that it’s best to get new trainers when you have run 500 m...

Pinkpig20

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

Woo!! And so it begins. I'm back to try couch to 5k again. I last completed it about 5years ago. I wouldn't say I've done no fitness in that time. I enjoy...

Woo!! And so it begins. I'm back to try couch to 5k again. I last completed it a...

Popstess

Graduate•3 years ago

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5k completed! 🎉🎉🎉

Absolutely thrilled! Have been building up this last couple of months, speed and distance. Have stayed at doing at least 30 minutes but found I was finishing...

Absolutely thrilled! Have been building up this last couple of months, speed an...

LesleyLiv

Graduate•3 years ago

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W8R3 done !

Just finished! Crikey that was tough but feels sooooo good ! Just one week left. Still having calve problems despite frantic amounts of rollering, dynamic...

Just finished! Crikey that was tough but feels sooooo good ! Just one week left...

Badrun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Just graduated! 5.07km in 29:29

Super chuffed I have completed week 9. I never thought I would be a regular runner but I think this is going to be part of my life now for as long as I am...

Super chuffed I have completed week 9. I never thought I would be a regular runn...

Monkeiishnaa

Graduate•3 years ago

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A change in mind set

I posted last week re a nightmare of week 8 and treadmill running. Firstly I’m so proud to say that after trying & in a way, failing, week 8 run 1, three...

I posted last week re a nightmare of week 8 and treadmill running. Firstly I’m s...

Jed01

Graduate•3 years ago

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First wobble

Well first wobble since starting. Could only manage 15 mins this morning. Sluggish, couldn't get into a rhythm and breathing was all over the place then my...

Well first wobble since starting. Could only manage 15 mins this morning. Slug...

Returnagain

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5R2 - Nailed it!

Hello my wonderful virtual friends, and a very happy Easter!! I had to take a couple of days off, and very nearly lost all motivation- but I’m back! Today is...

Hello my wonderful virtual friends, and a very happy Easter!! I had to take a co...

Slushsteph

•3 years ago

7 Replies

W6R3 in the bag!

Well! Never thought I could get this far, but am continuing to prove myself wrong. Still being lapped by snails but haven't stopped running. If I can get this...

Well! Never thought I could get this far, but am continuing to prove myself wron...

BuilderBoysMum

Graduate•3 years ago

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Another consolidation run

I did the 35 minute NRC run this morning and got to just over 5K. I've been doing 20 min, 25 min and 35 min for the past couple of weeks. My distance today...

I did the 35 minute NRC run this morning and got to just over 5K. I've been doi...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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W8R3

Finally got out to complete week 8! Wanted to go yesterday but I didn’t have the motivation!!! So glad I’m moving to week 9!!! Only 3 runs to complete.....

Finally got out to complete week 8! Wanted to go yesterday but I didn’t have th...

Running_like_pheobe

Graduate•3 years ago

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Completed

Completed. Feeling proud. Never thought I would be able to run for 30 mins as I had problems running for 60 seconds in week one. Definitely got the running...

Completed. Feeling proud. Never thought I would be able to run for 30 mins as I ...

Goals1

Graduate•3 years ago

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O.A.R old aged runner

I have been doing 4 runs per week and just completed wk9 run1 and to say I struggled is an understatement..but I did it and I'm delighted.. I am 56 and not ran...

I have been doing 4 runs per week and just completed wk9 run1 and to say I strug...

Jimmib22

•3 years ago

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Week 8 finished at last !

Finally got week 8 in the can after a few wobbles. Ran round the park for a change which was nice. Week 9 next ! Can't quite believe I'm still here plodding...

Finally got week 8 in the can after a few wobbles. Ran round the park for a cha...

Captain_Autumn

Graduate•3 years ago

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First time posting and joining the running community!! We all need support 😉

Hi, this is my second time round at doing couch to 5k. I started last year, beginning of the first lock down, i was committed and I did graduate and so very...

Hi, this is my second time round at doing couch to 5k. I started last year, begi...

becxz88

•4 years ago

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Starting again

Started the program again. Was running but inconsistent, kept having to walk. Need the structure of a plan. Just started week 5. Hopefully can keep at it....

Started the program again. Was running but inconsistent, kept having to walk. ...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated 1 month ago, just ran my 1st 5k in 43 mins

Just thought I’d post this, having graduated one month ago I have done the 10 recommended consolidation runs and some other runs a little bit more than 30...

Just thought I’d post this, having graduated one month ago I have done the 10 re...

Jovijogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R1

Completed W6 R1 and I have to say I struggled tonight...I thought it would be easy after completing the 20 min run with no issues... maybe was just having a...

Completed W6 R1 and I have to say I struggled tonight...I thought it would be ea...

Jonnyt0779

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Stretch and flex..... But not in public!!

Has anyone else done the C25K and Stretch & Flex programmes at the same time? More importantly has anyone managed to adapt the F&S program so it can be done in...

Has anyone else done the C25K and Stretch & Flex programmes at the same time? Mo...

Runnerone

•4 years ago

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Returned to running

I went for a run in January and struggled, so I returned to the very beginning and dragged me son along for the ride/run. We have today finished run 1 of week...

I went for a run in January and struggled, so I returned to the very beginning a...

Alec3720

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W2R1 done!

This is the furthest I've managed to do in C25K so far, and it was really fun. I noticed after I was done my body was determined to go for longer, but held...

This is the furthest I've managed to do in C25K so far, and it was really fun. I...

TempyLuna

•4 years ago

3 Replies

W5R3

So impressed with myself 😂 Genuinely never thought I’d see the day I ‘ran’ for 20mins without stopping. Also never thought I’d be looking forward to my next...

So impressed with myself 😂 Genuinely never thought I’d see the day I ‘ran’ for ...

Lolly80

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

W5R3 done!

This felt like a big step up from the 8 min runs of the last run. I basically ran there and back through a V, so it was uphill at the end. I felt like I was...

This felt like a big step up from the 8 min runs of the last run. I basically r...

Sweigum

Graduate•4 years ago

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Twisted ankle three weeks in :(

Hey so I got to week three on the program. I the ended up twisting my ankle and had to rest it for two weeks. I really want to get back on it, should I go...

Hey so I got to week three on the program. I the ended up twisting my ankle and...

CookieMonsta1987

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Finished week 1...

I'm surprised that I could do it and it felt better than I expected!

happyseal

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5r2 - that was really tough

I have put this run off recently although I was doing wee extra runs during the week but the sun was up, the sky is bright blue - perfect day for a run. Ollie...

I have put this run off recently although I was doing wee extra runs during the ...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st run after graduation!

It's funny how you miss the well done and the keep going on the app, but it is also very freeing listening to your favourite tunes and thinking things over....

It's funny how you miss the well done and the keep going on the app, but it is a...

Beastie_MCCXIX

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2021

W5r3 ✔

W9R3 completed wooohoooo!!!

Week 7 ☺️☺️☺️☺️

Can anyone help?

Week 1 Run 1

5k completed! 🎉🎉🎉

W8R3 done !

Just graduated! 5.07km in 29:29

A change in mind set

First wobble

W5R2 - Nailed it!

W6R3 in the bag!

Another consolidation run

W8R3

Completed

O.A.R old aged runner

Week 8 finished at last !

First time posting and joining the running community!! We all need support 😉

Starting again

Graduated 1 month ago, just ran my 1st 5k in 43 mins

W6 R1

Stretch and flex..... But not in public!!

Returned to running

W2R1 done!

W5R3

W5R3 done!

Twisted ankle three weeks in :(

Finished week 1...

W5r2 - that was really tough

1st run after graduation!

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