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I am a Viking!!!

16 stone, high blood pressure and having problems rowing longboats across the sea, also retire next year and want to be fit enough to enjoy it!

16 stone, high blood pressure and having problems rowing longboats across the se...

TonyTheViking

•2 years ago

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Ahhhhh

Can't quite believe it, 3 runs left to complete the programme. I'm delighted to say the least.

Can't quite believe it, 3 runs left to complete the programme. I'm delighted to ...

Flossy55

Graduate•2 years ago

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In need of a miracle!!!!!

After a dalliance with the big C then a tussle with covid, I decided to start the program again…. Loving it and starting to feel like I’m getting back in the...

After a dalliance with the big C then a tussle with covid, I decided to start t...

Huffinpuffer

Graduate•2 years ago

5 Replies

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Week 5 run 3 - Thank you

Yesterday I did the 20 min run and worked out that during this time I had run a mile and a half. I am amazed at myself, I never thought I could do this and I...

Yesterday I did the 20 min run and worked out that during this time I had run a...

Cassandra61

Graduate•2 years ago

15 Replies

Good morning.

Good morning hope everyone is ok this morning. Beautiful day today I was straight out of the door as soon as I saw sunshine. Have a great day everyone.

Good morning hope everyone is ok this morning. Beautiful day today I was straigh...

Steve4481

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Wk 6 Run 3

Week 6 run 3 complete, first 25 mins run. I did it, now positive I can complete this.

Week 6 run 3 complete, first 25 mins run. I did it, now positive I can complete ...

Marton19

Graduate•2 years ago

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Woah, not so fast...

Well, last week I was well enough after a brush with covid to go running (ok, a week 5-ish run-walk) That was last week. This week I've been back on the sofa,...

Well, last week I was well enough after a brush with covid to go running (ok, a ...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•2 years ago

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Finally started Week 2!

And it went really well, I didn't have any trouble of running the intervals except for the last one but that was because it went up a slight hill. Still made...

And it went really well, I didn't have any trouble of running the intervals exce...

Reading_Sarah

•2 years ago

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Denise went skewiff

Week 8 run 2 and Denise announced I'd done 5 minutes just seconds after telling me to start running. I ran using my Garmin to track the time, but I missed...

Week 8 run 2 and Denise announced I'd done 5 minutes just seconds after telling ...

MooIzzTed

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

A treadmill training session with a difference! 🤣

You may need to be on FB to view https://fb.watch/bFvRyDKZrr/ Ferrero Rocher anyone ? ( John_W )

You may need to be on FB to view https://fb.watch/bFvRyDKZrr/ Ferrero Rocher...

Instructor57

Graduate•2 years ago

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Getting back on the road

Hi guys n girls, It's been a long time since we last spoke and I have been trying to get back into running for a while. Finally managed to get back out there...

Hi guys n girls, It's been a long time since we last spoke and I have been tryi...

saul01

Graduate•2 years ago

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CATCH-UP CORNER...WEEK 2... Slip off the running shoes and come on in.... :)

Hello again, my running friends. Another week gone and we are into March and heading towards the Spring. I am here again in the corner, with extra cushions...

Hello again, my running friends. Another week gone and we are into March and h...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

41 Replies

First run done

Safe to say I’ll sleep tonight I just took it really steady but feeling great so far

Safe to say I’ll sleep tonight I just took it really steady but feeling great so...

Steve4481

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Help…

Help me…I need some motivation…I started C25k again and I’ve stopped…I stopped when I got to week 7 because the runs sounded too long!! I think the runner in...

Help me…I need some motivation…I started C25k again and I’ve stopped…I stopped w...

Mummycav

Administrator•2 years ago

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23 runs down 4 to go.

Feeling a bit proud of myself 😆

Flossy55

Graduate•2 years ago

7 Replies

Looking for a running buddy

Just started running , I’m looking for someone to run with keep me motivated

Steve4481

•2 years ago

16 Replies

One year anniversary!

One year ago today I started the C25K. A year on, I’m running 3 times 5K per week, followed up with Yoga and Pilates. I changed my diet too and have lost 3...

One year ago today I started the C25K. A year on, I’m running 3 times 5K per wee...

Roocooks

Graduate•2 years ago

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Glitchy couch to 5k app?

Has anyone had an issue with the app pausing itself while they’re running? I was happily running today and thought Denise was a bit quiet, I looked at the app...

Has anyone had an issue with the app pausing itself while they’re running? I was...

KayJayRose

Graduate•2 years ago

8 Replies

Warming up and warming down questions

I started C25K about three years ago and gave up when I had what I think were shin splints - at least, whatever it was, it was very painful and I lost my...

I started C25K about three years ago and gave up when I had what I think were sh...

SipMiss

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Week six, run three completed.

Twenty-five minutes of non-stop running is a lot to ask of someone who makes a three-toed sloth with gout look active. But as per recommendation, I started at...

Twenty-five minutes of non-stop running is a lot to ask of someone who makes a t...

Morgs065

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Running Speed on Treadmill

Hi All, I completed my 3rd run of week 7 last night and have surprised myself that I managed to keep going for 25 mins. I was actually mentally giving up my 7...

Hi All, I completed my 3rd run of week 7 last night and have surprised myself th...

Redrunner77

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Help and encouragement needed

Hi, I’ve just completed week 3 and I’m really struggling. I’m not over weight so that is not an issue but about to turn 60 and my knee discomfort is getting...

Hi, I’ve just completed week 3 and I’m really struggling. I’m not over weight so...

Reggae33

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Next step week 9

Just finished week 8 feeling pleased with myself once again but have to say it was a bit tough today. Enjoy running on the treadmill it’s so convenient. Post...

Just finished week 8 feeling pleased with myself once again but have to say it w...

Poppdog

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

From baggy pants to tapered tracksters...graduation day!! 🏆🎖🎉

It's taken me 4 months to graduate, mostly because I was shockingly unfit, very overweight and almost always needed two rest days between runs. I started off...

It's taken me 4 months to graduate, mostly because I was shockingly unfit, very ...

MrsLydiaWickham

Graduate•2 years ago

36 Replies

Motivation lacking

I did week 6 and got up to the 25 minute run (felt amazing after). I then took a week off as my right knee was bruised (not sure if from exercise but didn’t...

I did week 6 and got up to the 25 minute run (felt amazing after). I then took a...

Fitness777

Graduate•2 years ago

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Daylight at last!!

I have been going out a couple of times during the week, in the early morning, since January. This is because it fits in best with the family / work......

I have been going out a couple of times during the week, in the early morning, s...

LanciaA

Graduate•2 years ago

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W6R1- no problem

After all of the 'warnings' about taking it carefully for this run, I was especially mindful when starting out today. The fact that I'm in between night...

After all of the 'warnings' about taking it carefully for this run, I was especi...

123gogo

Graduate•2 years ago

13 Replies

W6 R3

After repeating W6 runs 1 and 2, missed running last week completely due to family stuff, I got out there this morning and completed W6 R3 and a little more....

After repeating W6 runs 1 and 2, missed running last week completely due to fami...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Week 2 is not off to a good start

Hey Everyone! Since my third run in week 1, I am having a little trouble with my left knee. I've always had a little trouble with it, but at the moment it is...

Hey Everyone! Since my third run in week 1, I am having a little trouble with my...

Reading_Sarah

•2 years ago

12 Replies

How to build up to starting

I'm a seriously overweight asthmatic, with ruptured crutiates in one knee. I've been reading through a lot of the posts about starting that talk about bring...

I'm a seriously overweight asthmatic, with ruptured crutiates in one knee. I've...

Jan_G

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2022

I am a Viking!!!

Ahhhhh

In need of a miracle!!!!!

Week 5 run 3 - Thank you

Good morning.

Wk 6 Run 3

Woah, not so fast...

Finally started Week 2!

Denise went skewiff

A treadmill training session with a difference! 🤣

Getting back on the road

CATCH-UP CORNER...WEEK 2... Slip off the running shoes and come on in.... :)

First run done

Help…

23 runs down 4 to go.

Looking for a running buddy

One year anniversary!

Glitchy couch to 5k app?

Warming up and warming down questions

Week six, run three completed.

Running Speed on Treadmill

Help and encouragement needed

Next step week 9

From baggy pants to tapered tracksters...graduation day!! 🏆🎖🎉

Motivation lacking

Daylight at last!!

W6R1- no problem

W6 R3

Week 2 is not off to a good start

How to build up to starting

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