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Couch to 5K

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Newcomer

Hi everyone ☺. Just started on the programme ( 3 runs done). I did better than I thought I would but am sure I may need support from others to keep me...

Hi everyone ☺. Just started on the programme ( 3 runs done). I did better than...

Lawbuary

Graduate•3 years ago

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Another new C25K Ambassador has joined us! 🤩

Hi everybody! Please join me in welcoming the latest member of our amazing Admin Team, the completely super... drun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for...

Hi everybody! Please join me in welcoming the latest member of our amazing Admin...

roseabi

•3 years ago

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Snow and Ice

I have successfully completed consolidation run 2 without any issues. I have to say, i am really enjoying the post run feeling of satisfaction. Anyhow, whilst...

I have successfully completed consolidation run 2 without any issues. I have to ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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W6 done and dusted!

Having taken 16 goes to complete W5, I was amazed to go straight through W6 with no repeats. It made me wonder, having gone from 20 minutes in W5 to 25 minutes...

Having taken 16 goes to complete W5, I was amazed to go straight through W6 with...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Whoa we are half way there!

5 weeks ago I resumed my c25k and from previous posts it was not the easiest. But today I ran for 20 whole mins. Yes I did the much anticipated W5 d3 run and...

5 weeks ago I resumed my c25k and from previous posts it was not the easiest. Bu...

MmeKat

•3 years ago

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Week 5

Just wanted to say thankyou, reading your posts have given me the encouragement to keep going, just done week 5😁

Just wanted to say thankyou, reading your posts have given me the encouragement ...

UnfitFi

Graduate•3 years ago

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Tips to get up to 5k in 30 mins please!

I graduated from C25k 2 weeks ago and have struggled with motivation to push myself further since. I don't want to waste all that training but I'm struggling...

I graduated from C25k 2 weeks ago and have struggled with motivation to push mys...

mamagoalsfor40

Graduate•3 years ago

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First run of week 4- still alive!

Hey all. Just got back from my first run of week 4. I was really dreading this one with the 5min slots in, given found 3min a struggle on previous runs. I’m...

Hey all. Just got back from my first run of week 4. I was really dreading this...

Smiler1984

•3 years ago

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Beautiful day for a run!

Just finished my 3rd run of week 1, it’s hard, it’s not nice on the left leg, but it’s done! Onward and upwards as ever . Looking forward to the finish line...

Just finished my 3rd run of week 1, it’s hard, it’s not nice on the left leg, bu...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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W4R1

Done! 5 minutes felt like an eternity but none the less I got through, two more to go!

Done! 5 minutes felt like an eternity but none the less I got through, two more ...

Kordel

•3 years ago

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Stretching exercises

Wow I’ve just completed W5R2 thanks to this forum I really feel inspired to continue even when I look like a beetroot and feel exhausted so thank you all!...

Wow I’ve just completed W5R2 thanks to this forum I really feel inspired to cont...

Karis28

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

So 28° phew..... But got there! I honestly would have slapped someone if they had said " in a few weeks you will be running for 25mins" well tonight I did,...

So 28° phew..... But got there! I honestly would have slapped someone if they h...

Epileptic_Squid

Graduate•3 years ago

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OFF THE COUCH: 10 exercise myths

Excellent article on 10 myths surrounding exercise these days. Well worth a few minutes of your time. "Just Don't Do It"...

Excellent article on 10 myths surrounding exercise these days. Well worth a few ...

John_W

Graduate•3 years ago

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WK7 R2 (HARDEST YET)

I really struggled with this run today. I wasn’t feeling at my best as I’d had a bad binge yesterday. No way was I going to give up though! It was a real hard...

I really struggled with this run today. I wasn’t feeling at my best as I’d had a...

Pink4eva

Graduate•3 years ago

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First post C25K run

I did my first run off Laura’s lead this morning and accidentally ran for 33 minutes! I didn’t intend to run for longer, but it was hot I forgot to look at my...

I did my first run off Laura’s lead this morning and accidentally ran for 33 min...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Final 27 minute run… and I loved it!

Following what wasn’t a great run last Thursday I was next due to run yesterday. With the weather and following the advice on this forum I decided to do the...

Following what wasn’t a great run last Thursday I was next due to run yesterday....

girlsjustwannarun

Graduate•3 years ago

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How to get to couch?

I’m 69, female (despite the name at the top), never been sporty but need to improve my fitness. I’ve now completed week 1, but am struggling. I find it...

I’m 69, female (despite the name at the top), never been sporty but need to impr...

MikeNunn

•3 years ago

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Run 1 done

So at 53 and during a heat wave I decided to start running. I’m more of a hiker than a runner. I needed to do something as Monday to Friday in my home office...

So at 53 and during a heat wave I decided to start running. I’m more of a hiker ...

Pauls53

•3 years ago

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Back to basics

I’ve just gone back to W1R1 and hoping to avoid injuries this time! Last time I was here, I’d made it to 5k, but then managed to sprain my ankle quite badly...

I’ve just gone back to W1R1 and hoping to avoid injuries this time! Last time I ...

Kiwi_Fi

Graduate•3 years ago

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W6r1

First run outside so chuffed I did it even though it was hard on the legs

Lovescornwall

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Sunday 13th June 2021 It feels like we are getting towards the sharp end now I don't know if anyone else feels like this but my body seems to adapt according...

Sunday 13th June 2021 It feels like we are getting towards the sharp end now I d...

amisfit

Graduate•3 years ago

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So sad to say I’m going backwards

“I’ll be back” as Arnie would say. After suffering for years with prolapsed discs & sciatica. My journey started way back in last year with slowly walking &...

“I’ll be back” as Arnie would say. After suffering for years with prolapsed disc...

Jed01

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduated! 5km in 37:39

So, despite what I said in my last post I actually did want to run 5km today, though I knew I wouldn’t do it in anything like 30 mins! Due to my pausing mishap...

So, despite what I said in my last post I actually did want to run 5km today, th...

mancrunner1

Graduate•3 years ago

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W6 r1

Will start w6 later this evening when it cools down abit fingers crossed I can do it lol

Will start w6 later this evening when it cools down abit fingers crossed I can d...

Lovescornwall

Graduate•3 years ago

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I'm back!! ........again 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Haven't posted on here in ages and thought it was time for an update....scroll on if you're easily bored, or, if you're eating 🤣🤣 So, my goodness, where to...

Haven't posted on here in ages and thought it was time for an update....scroll o...

Cakerunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6

Just finished week 6. I did it! So pleased with myself. Had a hiccup on run 2 this week when a big, black dog came at me, snarling and hackles up. Scared the...

Just finished week 6. I did it! So pleased with myself. Had a hiccup on run 2 th...

Wantstobearunner

•3 years ago

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Did it!

Woo hoo! Completed Week 9 run 3!!! When I started c25k on 4th March this seemed so unattainable. An overweight 62 year old with an arthritic knee, surely I was...

Woo hoo! Completed Week 9 run 3!!! When I started c25k on 4th March this seemed ...

Yesletsgo

Ambassador•3 years ago

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What to do if you graduated but didn't reach 5k?

So I've completed the 9 weeks...but to manage my stress hormones I had to take it slow for better recovery after. But I didn't actually reach 5k! What's the...

So I've completed the 9 weeks...but to manage my stress hormones I had to take i...

happyseal

Graduate•3 years ago

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1st Run

1st run of week 1 …. Feeling so proud of myself but dead on my legs LOL Hoping I have the will power to keep it up!

1st run of week 1 …. Feeling so proud of myself but dead on my legs LOL Hoping ...

SLK83

•3 years ago

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Finally finished it 😊😊😊

Had to take last week of because of my cycle. But finally finished the last week. Awesome 😎👍

Had to take last week of because of my cycle. But finally finished the last week...

happyseal

Graduate•3 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2021

Newcomer

Another new C25K Ambassador has joined us! 🤩

Snow and Ice

W6 done and dusted!

Whoa we are half way there!

Week 5

Tips to get up to 5k in 30 mins please!

First run of week 4- still alive!

Beautiful day for a run!

W4R1

Stretching exercises

Week 6 run 3

OFF THE COUCH: 10 exercise myths

WK7 R2 (HARDEST YET)

First post C25K run

Final 27 minute run… and I loved it!

How to get to couch?

Run 1 done

Back to basics

W6r1

Week 6 Run 3

So sad to say I’m going backwards

Graduated! 5km in 37:39

W6 r1

I'm back!! ........again 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Week 6

Did it!

What to do if you graduated but didn't reach 5k?

1st Run

Finally finished it 😊😊😊

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