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How hard is week 5 - update

A big, big THANK YOU! to all you lovely people who responded to my post a few days ago. Unbelievably, I completed the dreaded 20 min run (wk 5 run 3) this...

A big, big THANK YOU! to all you lovely people who responded to my post a few da...

Sursulapitschi

•2 years ago

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3week setback

1st run for 3 weeks due to a cold & then a vest infection just after completing week 5. I decided to just go out try running & if struggling then walk felt a...

1st run for 3 weeks due to a cold & then a vest infection just after completing ...

Wez35

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Graduation 👩‍🎓 🏃‍♀️ (at last!)

I was determined to graduate today having last ran 14 days ago; week 9, run 2 on 28/02. I completely lost my mojo after that & struggled getting motivated to...

I was determined to graduate today having last ran 14 days ago; week 9, run 2 on...

hells_bells2207

Graduate•2 years ago

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Graduated!

Today I graduated! Can't quite believe it to be honest, I've never achieved anything relating to fitness so this is a massive moment! Completed my last run,...

Today I graduated! Can't quite believe it to be honest, I've never achieved anyt...

BigJS

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 8 My first outdoor run

Just such a lovely morning, there was no excuse! I felt so anxious before I went out, this is a whole new thing for me, but there's a coastal road to a local...

Just such a lovely morning, there was no excuse! I felt so anxious before I went...

clarys

Graduate•2 years ago

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I did it! I did it I DID IT!!!!!

Chuffed to bits. ‘Buff said! 🎉🥳🥂

Lucylasticplease

Graduate•2 years ago

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I done it 🥳

On 1st feb I put up my first post and it was about giving up. I was so fed up. Yesterday I completed c25k. You guys are awesome and I honestly believe that if...

On 1st feb I put up my first post and it was about giving up. I was so fed up. Y...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Only 5 runs to go!

Can’t quite believe I’m at week 8 run 2 today! I’m starting to feel a bit anxious about what comes next. I’ve downloaded the Nike Run Club app but not tried it...

Can’t quite believe I’m at week 8 run 2 today! I’m starting to feel a bit anxiou...

Kjb04

Graduate•2 years ago

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I did it!

From struggling to run 1.5 minutes to running 5k. I can't believe it. Completed the programme and did my 5 k on 5March in 40 minutes. Delighted my son joined...

From struggling to run 1.5 minutes to running 5k. I can't believe it. Completed...

Shuffler123

Graduate•2 years ago

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Re run

Done W9R2 today - early this morning. Although this is my second time doing this programme, It still feels as good as It did first time around - hoping for the...

Done W9R2 today - early this morning. Although this is my second time doing this...

Sisteract5

Graduate•2 years ago

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The anniversary run

Meant to post this yesterday, but it kind of got away from me. Anyway, three years ago, I finally laced up my first pair of real running shoes and started the...

Meant to post this yesterday, but it kind of got away from me. Anyway, three yea...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•2 years ago

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Hate it when my Grandbabies go

So Trina Treadmill called me and boom 4.13 miles in the bag!! 25 down 2 to go

Flossy55

Graduate•2 years ago

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What now?

Started couch to 5k in January 2022 to aid in weight loss. A friend suggested the app and I thought I might as well just give it a try. On March 7, 2022, I...

Started couch to 5k in January 2022 to aid in weight loss. A friend suggested th...

angelo12

Graduate•2 years ago

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4kms

I managed to get out for a 4km run on Thurs, and another one today. Slightly faster today, but I think that due to terrain rather than any increase in fitness....

I managed to get out for a 4km run on Thurs, and another one today. Slightly fas...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•2 years ago

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3rd run

Weather was good hope your all having a lovely Sunday Week one complete

Steve4481

•2 years ago

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Some guidance please; 2nd time graduate

Good morning all the good people on here. Yes, fabulous feeling to be able to do this 2nd time. I graduated first last April after picking up and dropping c25k...

Good morning all the good people on here. Yes, fabulous feeling to be able to do...

Datsdwaytis

Graduate•2 years ago

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Tip for breathing when running

A little tip that I found helped when running.. sing! I found singing either out loud or just miming helped with my breathing, give it a try :)

A little tip that I found helped when running.. sing! I found singing either out...

Jenny1974

Graduate•2 years ago

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Completed my first 5K!!

Just wanted to write a post as I completed my first 5K yesterday, at a parkrun! I finished the last run of C25K on Wednesday and headed out yesterday morning...

Just wanted to write a post as I completed my first 5K yesterday, at a parkrun! ...

RunnerLauren

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Well it took a week to get round to Week 3 Run 2 . I just struggle to run in the week. Out by 8 for work and not home til 7 . Then dinner needs sorting so...

Well it took a week to get round to Week 3 Run 2 . I just struggle to run in t...

Hun5k

•2 years ago

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Wk 4 Run 1

Managed to get through this morning although the last five mins was very tough!! Little voice kept telling me i couldn’t do it but no, I kept on running...

Managed to get through this morning although the last five mins was very tough!!...

Greenrunner47

•2 years ago

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Just finished week 2 run 2

Even though I really didn't feel like running today, I managed to get myself to do it, so that's the great part. But man, today was tough! I did push through...

Even though I really didn't feel like running today, I managed to get myself to ...

Reading_Sarah

•2 years ago

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Changing up the route

I just completed week 6. I decided to change the route a bit which meant a bit more of road than I am used to. It made a big difference- I felt more engaged,...

I just completed week 6. I decided to change the route a bit which meant a bit ...

123gogo

Graduate•2 years ago

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Newbie query

Hi I'm new here ☺️ is this couch to 5k just for running? As I would rather be walking 🚶‍♀️ 😌

Hi I'm new here ☺️ is this couch to 5k just for running? As I would rather be wa...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Finished, for now

I didn't think we'd do it, but finally we did the last run today. Still a fair distance away from 5km on 30 mins, but you never know what the future holds.

I didn't think we'd do it, but finally we did the last run today. Still a fair d...

henacynflin

Graduate•2 years ago

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Back in the game!

So last September I got to week 9 and run 2 and my back went! I then had 4 months of general ill health. I was gutted not completing the C25K but at least I...

So last September I got to week 9 and run 2 and my back went! I then had 4 month...

Greer12

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Advice please

Hi runners, I may be getting ahead of myself but I am away in early April for about 10 days. Strange country and don't speak the language. Hence, I don't...

Hi runners, I may be getting ahead of myself but I am away in early April for ab...

123gogo

Graduate•2 years ago

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From. Long covid to wk9 r3

On week 9 Run3... So 2 Months ago I posted in here about starting c25k after long covid and was concerned about lots of things. Sunday will see me completing...

On week 9 Run3... So 2 Months ago I posted in here about starting c25k after lo...

WeeMeeG

Graduate•2 years ago

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I'm new to running.

Decided to run as I was so unfit at 55 years old!!! My motivation was due to a friend who has cancer of which her life expectancy has been shorted. So I've...

Decided to run as I was so unfit at 55 years old!!! My motivation was due to a f...

Bounce112

•2 years ago

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Week 7 done (with some lower back discomfort)

Just done Week 7! Feeling good, but I’ve been noticing some lower back/thigh discomfort towards the end of my runs. I wonder if it’s because I’m running too...

Just done Week 7! Feeling good, but I’ve been noticing some lower back/thigh dis...

DiogoC

Graduate•2 years ago

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First run done

Just completed my first run. I have a condition called bile acid mal absorption which has made me pile on the pounds over the last few years. Hoping that...

Just completed my first run. I have a condition called bile acid mal absorption...

Teds_mummy

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2022

How hard is week 5 - update

3week setback

Graduation 👩‍🎓 🏃‍♀️ (at last!)

Graduated!

Week 8 My first outdoor run

I did it! I did it I DID IT!!!!!

I done it 🥳

Only 5 runs to go!

I did it!

Re run

The anniversary run

Hate it when my Grandbabies go

What now?

4kms

3rd run

Some guidance please; 2nd time graduate

Tip for breathing when running

Completed my first 5K!!

Week 3 run 2

Wk 4 Run 1

Just finished week 2 run 2

Changing up the route

Newbie query

Finished, for now

Back in the game!

Advice please

From. Long covid to wk9 r3

I'm new to running.

Week 7 done (with some lower back discomfort)

First run done

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