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Does everybody feel like this?

I just did my second run yesterday. Monday was my first day, I have never run, when we had to do the 1Km in high school I will always feel sick and never...

I just did my second run yesterday. Monday was my first day, I have never run, w...

wendalyn

•3 years ago

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Don't think CouchTo5k is attainable? Feel free to read my story

Today, after the 27 runs; I did something that (just under) 9 weeks ago: I thought impossible... Iv struggled with my weight, for as long as I can remember....

Today, after the 27 runs; I did something that (just under) 9 weeks ago: I thoug...

Sensory_Leaf

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduation badge??

“Graduation Time”!! I was a bit dubious doing W9R3 the day after my 2nd jab, but I woke feeling ok & decided I needed to get it done. Took it nice & steady &...

“Graduation Time”!! I was a bit dubious doing W9R3 the day after my 2nd jab, but...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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At last!

Well today I finally finished C25K, not in 9 weeks but 15. This forum has been instrumental in keeping me on track, seeing others struggling and getting...

Well today I finally finished C25K, not in 9 weeks but 15. This forum has been i...

donefor

Graduate•3 years ago

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I’ve Graduated 😃

Finally, after 3 years and two previously failed attempts (due to back injury and laziness) I have completed c25k 🙂. I’m going to bask in the glory of my...

Finally, after 3 years and two previously failed attempts (due to back injury an...

Jurgen77

Graduate•3 years ago

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First step(s) to improvement???

Ok, so not been out for a while due to physical and general life setbacks BUT managed a week #2 run this morning. (My 3rd - or 4th?? - in a month or so). And...

Ok, so not been out for a while due to physical and general life setbacks BUT ma...

D25K

Graduate•3 years ago

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Only gone and done it!!

After 10 weeks due to injury, change of running shoes, headaches and complete disbelief I could run more than 60 seconds, I HAVE DONE IT!!! 2.8 miles, not...

After 10 weeks due to injury, change of running shoes, headaches and complete di...

depechegirl

Graduate•3 years ago

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Unexpected run

I just did my second post C25k run. I had a route in my mind and I ran for 48 minutes WITHOUT STOPPING!! It ended up being 5.25km - this is the first time...

I just did my second post C25k run. I had a route in my mind and I ran for 48 mi...

Tezza5621

•3 years ago

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Tah dah!! No not wk 9, wk8r1

I have just run for 28 minutes! Not even sure how I managed it but so pleased I did. And can I say (yet again) that I wouldn’t have got here without the...

I have just run for 28 minutes! Not even sure how I managed it but so pleased I ...

Jilldiamond

Graduate•3 years ago

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I made it!!!

Woohoo!!! What a great feeling!!! Gonna be buzzin' all day!

NicecupOT

Graduate•3 years ago

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New shoes

I took them out for a little walk this morning, they feel a little weird but I'm assuming it's because I've never brought running shoes before, not the most...

I took them out for a little walk this morning, they feel a little weird but I'm...

Dawnc1975

•3 years ago

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Comeback run 2: Managed 18 mins non stop 😊😊😊

Soooooo, something came over me yesterday and I actually couldn't wait to get back out. No hesitation after work, even though legs were a but achey, I figured...

Soooooo, something came over me yesterday and I actually couldn't wait to get ba...

Plattszo

Graduate•3 years ago

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W3R1

I’m back! After a break from C25K because of shin pain. I’m back in action. I must admit I wasn’t expecting a 3 minute run but I surprised myself how well I...

I’m back! After a break from C25K because of shin pain. I’m back in action. I mu...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

The Guilt 🙄😜

How do we deal with it 😂 My training has been pretty faultless, throughout lockdown, amazed and proud of my fitness routine 🙏 Freedom had just about upon us...

How do we deal with it 😂 My training has been pretty faultless, throughout lock...

sparky66

Graduate•3 years ago

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New Trainers

So following my recurring calf injury I got a gait analysis done yesterday and left with a pair of Mizuno Wave Inspire 17s - not a pair of trainers I would...

So following my recurring calf injury I got a gait analysis done yesterday and l...

Thommo23

Graduate•3 years ago

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Second Run of week 1 and really enthusiastic

Am really enjoying it so far!!

JoabbyM

•3 years ago

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Did I do a sub 30 5K?

Yesterday I had to take a friends little ones to school and look after her 2 year old for the day as she had an appointment. I therefore planned to get up...

Yesterday I had to take a friends little ones to school and look after her 2 yea...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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and it was going so well ... :-(

doing week5, enjoying it, new shoes working well, then 2 nights ago flashing lights and strong visual disturbance and it seems I have a Posterior vitreous...

doing week5, enjoying it, new shoes working well, then 2 nights ago flashing lig...

Ktkinns

•3 years ago

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Week 3 Run 3

Thursday 13th May 2021 Today was one of my better runs and apart from a very small incline where my legs seem to turn to jelly as I crossed over a bridge I was...

Thursday 13th May 2021 Today was one of my better runs and apart from a very sma...

amisfit

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2

Tuesday 11th May 2021 A much better outing than my previous day I know there is meant to be a day's grace but with doctor 's and hospital visits that is not...

Tuesday 11th May 2021 A much better outing than my previous day I know there is ...

amisfit

Graduate•3 years ago

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W4R1 I've just ran for 5 mins TWICE!!

... and for 3 mins twice too!! I'm so, so pleased. I'm 51 with no exercise since I was 17. I'm over weight and smoked until 2 years ago. I thought that I...

... and for 3 mins twice too!! I'm so, so pleased. I'm 51 with no exercise sinc...

Justinbs

•3 years ago

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Graduation 👩‍🎓 run COMPLETED ✅ Never give up if you feel like quitting because you CAN do this!

Hello all, Today was THE DAY... that I completed the C25K... such a joyous moment, considering I have been down with a bad knee from the last two runs. Gave...

Hello all, Today was THE DAY... that I completed the C25K... such a joyous mom...

Getnoffmycouch

Graduate•3 years ago

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For those losing motivation after graduation

Hi all. I've seen a few posts from people feeling a little lost post graduation. I was feeling the same and missing the structure of lovely Laura and her...

Hi all. I've seen a few posts from people feeling a little lost post graduation....

Oxwichbay

Graduate•3 years ago

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My music is louder than Jo Whiley

Hi there, does anyone know how to make the music stop when Jo speaks or at least reduce the volume when she speaks? My mobile is a Huawei and my music is on...

Hi there, does anyone know how to make the music stop when Jo speaks or at least...

MrsRodders

•3 years ago

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Week9 run2

Hi folks. I have been previously posting on the bridge to 10k forum but have joined this C25K as well now. Thought I'd be better to do the consolidation bits...

Hi folks. I have been previously posting on the bridge to 10k forum but have joi...

tmbtrain

Graduate•3 years ago

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W6R3 - Nailed it!

Yay! I ran for 25 mins non-stop this morning and feel really ready to move to week 7 on my next run. I actually enjoyed the run today and felt I'd got into a...

Yay! I ran for 25 mins non-stop this morning and feel really ready to move to we...

Pigpog

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5r2

Just done my second run of week 5. I didn’t check the run until I got on the treadmill and thought I’d never be able to run for 8 minutes but I am so proud...

Just done my second run of week 5. I didn’t check the run until I got on the tre...

JanetB1962

Graduate•3 years ago

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W7 Complete

Did my 3rd run of week 7 this morning. It has definitely been the most challenging week so far but am proud of myself for completing it. Comparing my 3 runs on...

Did my 3rd run of week 7 this morning. It has definitely been the most challengi...

Back2exercise

Graduate•3 years ago

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Trampoline

I’ve got a niggle in a knee at the moment so thinking of using our garden trampoline as cross training. Thing is all info seems to apply to mini rebounders....

I’ve got a niggle in a knee at the moment so thinking of using our garden trampo...

willsie01

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Covid jab

I’m due my 2nd jab this morning. I’m just praying I don’t get the wipe out affects the 1st one gave me & I won’t be up to my graduation run tomorrow!🙏

I’m due my 2nd jab this morning. I’m just praying I don’t get the wipe out affec...

Hidden

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2021

Does everybody feel like this?

Don't think CouchTo5k is attainable? Feel free to read my story

Graduation badge??

At last!

I’ve Graduated 😃

First step(s) to improvement???

Only gone and done it!!

Unexpected run

Tah dah!! No not wk 9, wk8r1

I made it!!!

New shoes

Comeback run 2: Managed 18 mins non stop 😊😊😊

W3R1

The Guilt 🙄😜

New Trainers

Second Run of week 1 and really enthusiastic

Did I do a sub 30 5K?

and it was going so well ... :-(

Week 3 Run 3

Week 3 Run 2

W4R1 I've just ran for 5 mins TWICE!!

Graduation 👩‍🎓 run COMPLETED ✅ Never give up if you feel like quitting because you CAN do this!

For those losing motivation after graduation

My music is louder than Jo Whiley

Week9 run2

W6R3 - Nailed it!

W5r2

W7 Complete

Trampoline

Covid jab

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