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Week 6 done!

Just got in after completing week 6 and I'm really pleased with myself, 25 minutes non stop running seemed unimaginable just 6 weeks ago! My husband and baby...

Just got in after completing week 6 and I'm really pleased with myself, 25 minut...

katemellors

•3 years ago

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Back again

I managed to complete C25K just before most businesses were allowed to reopen back in early April (21). Working in hospitality I was only too aware that...

I managed to complete C25K just before most businesses were allowed to reopen ba...

Skyblueandblack

Graduate•3 years ago

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W6 Done, W7R1 Done, Foot ache / Gait analysis.

Hi All, Quick update on my progress. Reporting in that I did all my week 6 and my W7R1 last night (W7 onwards recording run time only). Last nights run was...

Hi All, Quick update on my progress. Reporting in that I did all my week 6 and m...

Mikey-Lowestoft

•3 years ago

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SHORTSES

Just a quick question - which shorts do people like? I am using some Ron Hill ones, and I sometimes find that they rub a little twixt my legs. I am also a...

Just a quick question - which shorts do people like? I am using some Ron Hill on...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

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Nearly didn’t run….

After another night where I woke nearly every hour, and although I had set my alarm for a 6.30 run, I lay awake from 5am to 8am …. Turning off the alarm,...

After another night where I woke nearly every hour, and although I had set my al...

limberlou

Graduate•3 years ago

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Nearly didn’t run….

After another night where I woke nearly every hour, and although I had set my alarm for a 6.30 run, I lay awake from 5am to 8am …. Turning off the alarm,...

After another night where I woke nearly every hour, and although I had set my al...

limberlou

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 done

After a hiatus of a few months I restarted Coach to 5k a few weeks ago. I’ve just completed Week 5 Run 3 for the first time - 20 minutes of non-stop jogging....

After a hiatus of a few months I restarted Coach to 5k a few weeks ago. I’ve ju...

Crossstitchblue

Graduate•3 years ago

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W6R2 Was worried I was asking too much of my body!

I was a bit worried as I set off on my run this morning that I was asking too much from my body. Yesterday I had a very demanding shift at work and as I was...

I was a bit worried as I set off on my run this morning that I was asking too mu...

Mrsrun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Finally finished! What Next?

So it's taken me about a year and two or three restarts but I finally finished up. Are there any other apps or anything to use beyond C25K? Someone suggested I...

So it's taken me about a year and two or three restarts but I finally finished u...

Denzo

•3 years ago

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Graduated today😁

I did it 🙌 did my final 30min run today ...I feel great and can't wait to keep on improving both my pace and distance 🙌💪

I did it 🙌 did my final 30min run today ...I feel great and can't wait to keep ...

run50ct5k

•3 years ago

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Found some great motivation

I accidentally found a great motivator. I am finishing my W5, and in the middle of this week a friend of mine asked if they could run with me. I said yes and...

I accidentally found a great motivator. I am finishing my W5, and in the middle ...

Ako89

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5R1 Wasn't Too Bad.

Not too bad at all. Started very slowly on the first-of-three 5-minute segmentsl, plodded through the second, eased into the third and gave it everything the...

Not too bad at all. Started very slowly on the first-of-three 5-minute segmentsl...

BigLebowski

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduate Round 2

So I've made it to the end for the 2nd time now 🎉😁🎉 For some reason last time I graduated I lost all motivation very quicky but I think I've figured out...

So I've made it to the end for the 2nd time now 🎉😁🎉 For some reason last time...

jessieb887

Graduate•3 years ago

11 Replies

Week 5 run 3

Tomorrow will be my first 20 minute run 😱😱😱 seems like a big step without a break. How did everyone find their first long run?

Tomorrow will be my first 20 minute run 😱😱😱 seems like a big step without a b...

Captainfussy

Graduate•3 years ago

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iPhone app

Anyone having issues with app? Keeps closing down on me!

Virgil1

•3 years ago

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Graduation run

I did it! I honestly never thought 9 weeks ago that I could do this. 2 years ago I was diagnosed as type 1 diabetic and had a full knee replacement so this is...

I did it! I honestly never thought 9 weeks ago that I could do this. 2 years ago...

Sully01

Graduate•3 years ago

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Calf strain

HI all just wanted to say thankyou to everyone who have offered advice on my calf strain. Great help and will use the advice going forward.

HI all just wanted to say thankyou to everyone who have offered advice on my cal...

Truckergirl

•3 years ago

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W3R1

Did my w3r1 this morning proud of this old gal for finishing it

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Newcomer

1st day on this. Actually slow jogged for 8 minutes indicated, didn't believe I could do that so, a good start.

1st day on this. Actually slow jogged for 8 minutes indicated, didn't believe I ...

Napretep

•3 years ago

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Back to the beginning with the old knees

Been a long while since my last confession. I started C25K again 2 weeks ago &, even though it was hard restarting, I was enjoying the routine & having Laura...

Been a long while since my last confession. I started C25K again 2 weeks ago &, ...

LordOberon

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wet run back to the car

Needed to get from where I was, to the car. It was wet, but it needed doing. Thought it was 5km. It wasn’t. Just 4km. Completed at a slow pace on wet, uneven...

Needed to get from where I was, to the car. It was wet, but it needed doing. Tho...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

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5 mins walk

Morning everyone, I have just completed wk8 and was wondering if most runners include the 5 mins at the start and end in their run. Can't believe I have come...

Morning everyone, I have just completed wk8 and was wondering if most runners in...

Hungaryblue

Graduate•3 years ago

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Endurance waning? 5K pace getting longer, maybe because I've been doing Fitness Blender HIIT on alternate days.

I'd begun a 5 day Fitness Blender challenge last Sunday to help keep my fat levels in check. Even though I took adequate rest in between, my 5K time has gone...

I'd begun a 5 day Fitness Blender challenge last Sunday to help keep my fat leve...

ButterCookie

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Time to return?

Hello all, I don't know how many of you who supported me last year will read this, but I would love to hear from some familiar people in the comments! Since...

Hello all, I don't know how many of you who supported me last year will read th...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•3 years ago

8 Replies

First week struggles

Hi all, I’d really appreciate some advice around the first and (hopefully) second weeks please..? Specifically, I started C25K this morning, by the second run...

Hi all, I’d really appreciate some advice around the first and (hopefully) secon...

Katydoo

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Week 8 run 3 - DONE!

Just finished. I usually run in the mornings. Feel too tired to do it any other time, but missed doing it this morning so thought I'd give it a go. T'was...

Just finished. I usually run in the mornings. Feel too tired to do it any other ...

CressidaB

Graduate•3 years ago

12 Replies

Gobsmacked!

Well, I never thought I'd be writing this, but I did the dreaded 20 minute week 5 run 3 run this morning. Not pretty and VERY slow, but I did it 🏃‍♀️💪🏃‍♀️...

Well, I never thought I'd be writing this, but I did the dreaded 20 minute week ...

Over60sRunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 2.5 completed!

So, after a few weeks on week one and two weeks on week two, I decided to bridge the gap to week 3 with an extra week of my own. On my last attempt to restart...

So, after a few weeks on week one and two weeks on week two, I decided to bridge...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•3 years ago

11 Replies

Starting tomorrow!

Gulp- took me years to stop smoking as I was scared to lose something, even though so bad and had to build up the courage to commit. Once the decision was made...

Gulp- took me years to stop smoking as I was scared to lose something, even thou...

Run0

•3 years ago

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W7R3 // 25min

It is crazy to think that my mind feels defeated before I start running, yet, I have been able to come this far in the process!! Every week, I have been saying...

It is crazy to think that my mind feels defeated before I start running, yet, I ...

RodneyP

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2021

Week 6 done!

Back again

W6 Done, W7R1 Done, Foot ache / Gait analysis.

SHORTSES

Nearly didn’t run….

Nearly didn’t run….

Week 5 Run 3 done

W6R2 Was worried I was asking too much of my body!

Finally finished! What Next?

Graduated today😁

Found some great motivation

W5R1 Wasn't Too Bad.

Graduate Round 2

Week 5 run 3

iPhone app

Graduation run

Calf strain

W3R1

Newcomer

Back to the beginning with the old knees

Wet run back to the car

5 mins walk

Endurance waning? 5K pace getting longer, maybe because I've been doing Fitness Blender HIIT on alternate days.

Time to return?

First week struggles

Week 8 run 3 - DONE!

Gobsmacked!

Week 2.5 completed!

Starting tomorrow!

W7R3 // 25min

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