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First run down . . .

Downloaded the app today and did my first run. For someone that hasn’t run for at least 20 years, I was super proud of myself!

Downloaded the app today and did my first run. For someone that hasn’t run for...

WWECookie

•3 years ago

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Soggy but happy

Milestone for me first 5k albeit a shoddy time and feel a bit shattered https://strava.app.link/dBccDtjI1nb

Milestone for me first 5k albeit a shoddy time and feel a bit shattered https:/...

shawgreen

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 7 finished

Just completed week 7 for the second time. Nearly there once again had to really push for the first 10 minutes but glad I kept going

Just completed week 7 for the second time. Nearly there once again had to really...

Poppdog

Graduate•3 years ago

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Disbelief

I can’t believe I’m still sticking with this. What has helped is reading all the stories of other determined people. It feels nice to be a part of some thing...

I can’t believe I’m still sticking with this. What has helped is reading all th...

Reggae33

•3 years ago

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Today 👇

No words just this, well a few words, I was served my notice at work today, so I shutdown my laptop at lunchtime (16:00) and ran.....

No words just this, well a few words, I was served my notice at work today, so I...

Flossy55

Graduate•3 years ago

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C25K W9R2.

Edited to become clearer: I ran as fast as I can comfortably and able to have a conversation. I didn’t pause at all & ran up all the little hills; I nearly...

Edited to become clearer: I ran as fast as I can comfortably and able to have a...

hells_bells2207

Graduate•3 years ago

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Dilemma

Since I’ve completed C25K all my subsequent runs have been absolute rubbish, even having to stop during run ! Whereas during training never needed to stop !...

Since I’ve completed C25K all my subsequent runs have been absolute rubbish, eve...

Lestriesherbest

Graduate•3 years ago

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Setting off!

Hi all! I’m starting C25k today! I thought I’d make a quick post on here to chat to similar people and keep track of my progress. I’m feeing quite nervous,...

Hi all! I’m starting C25k today! I thought I’d make a quick post on here to chat...

CrazyBeans

•3 years ago

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Finished 😁

Have finished week9 - so happy , found it very hard some times especially the first 10 mins but ‘ toxic ten’ explanation helped . Intend to keep running x2-3...

Have finished week9 - so happy , found it very hard some times especially the fi...

Ciora

•3 years ago

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A New Start

Hey Everyone! Today, I am going to do my first run of my second attempt at C25K. Only made it halfway last year, but this time, I want to see it through to the...

Hey Everyone! Today, I am going to do my first run of my second attempt at C25K....

Reading_Sarah

•3 years ago

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Been Running…..

Just about to start week 5. Am wondering how it will go from what looks like the 1st four weeks walk -run pattern to the dreaded 20 mins...

Just about to start week 5. Am wondering how it will go from what looks like th...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Possible shin injury?

Possible shin injury? I actually did this playing football but I started to get shin pain whilst doing couch to 5k during the first lockdowns. I stopped...

Possible shin injury? I actually did this playing football but I started to get ...

nfrog

•3 years ago

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C2 5K

Just completed Wk 3. Looking forward to week 4 but with a little trepidation. Today's run wasn't the easiest!

Just completed Wk 3. Looking forward to week 4 but with a little trepidation. To...

Budette

•3 years ago

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First 5km post shingles

Finally prised myself off the couch and out the door, in the correct clothing and footwear (unlike last week when I went to for a walk in ski trousers and...

Finally prised myself off the couch and out the door, in the correct clothing an...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

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Why do runs start so hard and then get easy?

I ran W9 R1 this morning and it was great, but at the start I seriously doubted that I'd be able to keep going for the whole 30mins. By the end, I felt like I...

I ran W9 R1 this morning and it was great, but at the start I seriously doubted ...

OrigamiWolf

Graduate•3 years ago

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Happy Days 😁😁

Just completed wk5r3 well pleased with myself, thank you for the constructive advice from other members, slowed down my running and with the help of Jo in my...

Just completed wk5r3 well pleased with myself, thank you for the constructive ad...

Muppet20

•3 years ago

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W1 r1 again

Started back this morning W1. Had got to W6 but on two tries have not gone beyond this due to injury or pain. Fingers crossed third time lucky

Started back this morning W1. Had got to W6 but on two tries have not gone beyon...

Dancer54

•3 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

I have just completed week 5 run 3. Didn’t think I’d be able to do it as had a break of a week between run 2 and 3. Did it though and it was lovely to be out...

I have just completed week 5 run 3. Didn’t think I’d be able to do it as had a b...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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I finished week 9 !!!!!!!

I did it !!!! I graduated 😁😁never expected to see this day I am so proud of my self I cried

I did it !!!! I graduated 😁😁never expected to see this day I am so proud of ...

Stressed11

Graduate•3 years ago

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Getting there!

This is funny ..I just did week 5 session 2 quite slow to be fair as was pacing myself was expecting another run as there are normally 3 and was kind of ready...

This is funny ..I just did week 5 session 2 quite slow to be fair as was pacing ...

HomeschooledBadger

•3 years ago

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Restarting after graduating

Hi i started couch 2 5k Oct 2019 & graduated. I carried on running a couple of times a week for a while but then eventually stopped. I enjoyed doing it &...

Hi i started couch 2 5k Oct 2019 & graduated. I carried on running a couple of t...

Clubberpound52

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Any tips

Been ill with a sinus infection, not ran for a week, should I do week 5 again, just finished run 2 of week 5????

Been ill with a sinus infection, not ran for a week, should I do week 5 again, j...

Ellischris

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Consolidation question

I started consolidation run this morning after giving myself a good 3 days rest after graduation. Just wanted to confirm regarding Consolidation, if we do 3...

I started consolidation run this morning after giving myself a good 3 days rest ...

Me_time

Graduate•3 years ago

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Parkrun

Week6 completed with 25 minute run. Doing the C25K on 5k park-runs. I feel amazing and could never have believed I could run for this length of time. I would...

Week6 completed with 25 minute run. Doing the C25K on 5k park-runs. I feel amazi...

MMXXX

•3 years ago

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Week 5 complete

I have ran for twenty minutes non stop I cannot believe I have done it, I am so pleased. I love all the comments on here they have kept me going. I have read...

I have ran for twenty minutes non stop I cannot believe I have done it, I am so ...

Lynz51

Graduate•3 years ago

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Too heavy to start

I have so much too loose, but really hate the gym. Can you be too overweight to start couch to 5k? Thanks in advance

I have so much too loose, but really hate the gym. Can you be too overweight to ...

Zeenasteven2017

•3 years ago

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Week 4 completed!

The week went well. Probably a bit harder than I expected but then again, I've been working a mix of day and night shifts at work so I think my body is just a...

The week went well. Probably a bit harder than I expected but then again, I've ...

123gogo

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week six completed!

It was a bit cool yesterday morning, with a gentle frost and a breeze. Certainly not as cold as Iceland, as we have seen from some great photos recently, so I...

It was a bit cool yesterday morning, with a gentle frost and a breeze. Certainly...

LanciaA

Graduate•3 years ago

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Parkrun

Second best time! Cold but sunny!

Pinkpig20

Graduate•3 years ago

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Oh my days this 👇

Couldn't be more proud of myself 🤣. The power of a good playlist and a JFDI mind set. Even increased the speed for the last minute. Just 9 more runs to...

Couldn't be more proud of myself 🤣. The power of a good playlist and a JFDI min...

Flossy55

Graduate•3 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2022

First run down . . .

Soggy but happy

Week 7 finished

Disbelief

Today 👇

C25K W9R2.

Dilemma

Setting off!

Finished 😁

A New Start

Been Running…..

Possible shin injury?

C2 5K

First 5km post shingles

Why do runs start so hard and then get easy?

Happy Days 😁😁

W1 r1 again

Week 5 Run 3

I finished week 9 !!!!!!!

Getting there!

Restarting after graduating

Any tips

Consolidation question

Parkrun

Week 5 complete

Too heavy to start

Week 4 completed!

Week six completed!

Parkrun

Oh my days this 👇

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