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Transistion from treadmill to road run

Many Thanks. I am very grateful to everyone that's taken the time to reply. I have received some great advice and tips. I should have added in the original...

Many Thanks. I am very grateful to everyone that's taken the time to reply. I h...

Icandoit65

Graduate•2 years ago

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Music

Just planning my first run -anyone have any ideas for free music streaming tracks?

Just planning my first run -anyone have any ideas for free music streaming track...

Fiftynotfatty

•2 years ago

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Week 1 run 1

Just completed my first run and feeling smug! Just need to keep it up now. What should I expect next? 🤔

Just completed my first run and feeling smug! Just need to keep it up now. What ...

Blu1310

•2 years ago

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Early days

Just started Couch to 5K - finished week 2 run 2 today

Blossom-time

•2 years ago

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W5 done!!

W5R3 just completed, what a step up to 20 mins running! But the power of positivity works, and belief in the app too, thanks Denise Lewis!! Best of all I...

W5R3 just completed, what a step up to 20 mins running! But the power of positi...

MJRunner

•2 years ago

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Week 5 smashed!

Finished week 5 yesterday and wow! I have really not noticed a difference in my fitness and was dreading this week, I was struggling with 3 minute runs....

Finished week 5 yesterday and wow! I have really not noticed a difference in my ...

JoWatson93

Graduate•2 years ago

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The Pap maybe back

Today I got out and managed my first non stop 5k for weeks. So pleased it was a struggle but we got there in a pretty good time as well. I hope everyone is...

Today I got out and managed my first non stop 5k for weeks. So pleased it was a...

Papillon17

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 3 Run 3: Easter Monday Runday

After a couple of days of good food, good company, great board games, lots of eggs, and no runs, today I finally finished week three of the zombies version...

After a couple of days of good food, good company, great board games, lots of ...

CBDB

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk5 complete!!!!!!

3rd run done and I feel grrrrreat!!!! After the slight disappointment of trying to incorporate run3 into the parkrun and not managing the full 20mns I set off...

3rd run done and I feel grrrrreat!!!! After the slight disappointment of trying ...

Returnagain

Graduate•2 years ago

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4th Year Runiversary

On this date, 18th April 2018 I ran run 1 of week 1 of C25K, this morning while on a 7K walk I reran, run 1 of week 1 again to celebrate 4 years ago since I...

On this date, 18th April 2018 I ran run 1 of week 1 of C25K, this morning while ...

AlMorr

Ambassador•2 years ago

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Wk5 R1 Done

Was worried about this run as felt like a big step up. It wasn't too bad but didn't run as far but guess distance will come in time. The main thing is any...

Was worried about this run as felt like a big step up. It wasn't too bad but did...

Wagper08

Graduate•2 years ago

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Blimey! I did it! Week 4 run 1 !

I must admit I was a bit worried about doing the extra distance this week. Would I manage the extra time. It sounded like a big jump from last week and I had...

I must admit I was a bit worried about doing the extra distance this week. Would...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Completed W9, feeling great

Having started the Couch to 5K in Jan 2022 from the position of never being a runner, I'm thrilled to have complete the programme. I was careful not to be too...

Having started the Couch to 5K in Jan 2022 from the position of never being a ru...

flukycat

Graduate•2 years ago

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Getting nearer to the graduation goal!!😊🏆

Hi all, I started my long journey 10th Jan this year. Not just the C25K but finding a strategy to cope with anxiety and at times, struggling to go outside....

Hi all, I started my long journey 10th Jan this year. Not just the C25K but f...

Titch33

•2 years ago

16 Replies

CATCH-UP CORNER...WEEK 3... Slip off your running shoes and pop inside. NEW, in the MIDDLE and REPEATING Runners, all welcome!

Hello everyone. Here I am again ! I delayed this post a tad, to give folk some time to relax into this, ( for some of us, anyway), holiday weekend:) I am...

Hello everyone. Here I am again ! I delayed this post a tad, to give folk some ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Had almost talked myself out of going into week 5 since some aches and pains were being a little stubborn but decided since I'd completed week 4 I should at...

Had almost talked myself out of going into week 5 since some aches and pains wer...

BrokeyNotSoBusted

Graduate•2 years ago

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Training in your ear.

Okay so only on wk 5 but already thinking about what app to get that will guide me through training runs (like coaches on this app) once I complete c25k. Any...

Okay so only on wk 5 but already thinking about what app to get that will guide ...

Wagper08

Graduate•2 years ago

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Obligatory graduation post!

Absolutely buzzing! And glowing like a tomato!

Tortoise_tori

Graduate•2 years ago

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Returning to it - feeling very happy indeed

So I’ve been away for a loooooooong time. But working at things in order to return to it. It’s been a hard road at times, and disappointments along the way....

So I’ve been away for a loooooooong time. But working at things in order to retu...

AngeScott

Graduate•2 years ago

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C25K Week 3 Run 1

Lovely calm morning 🌄 Cloudy and almost warm 😊 Happy Easter 🐣 💓 Lovely start to week 3 and enjoyed the longer runs 🏃‍♀️ although I might not be saying...

Lovely calm morning 🌄 Cloudy and almost warm 😊 Happy Easter 🐣 💓 Lovely st...

FrankyC

Graduate•2 years ago

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Three weeks of consolidation runs

Since graduation I’ve kept up three runs a week. Sometimes I just run with music others I track and time. Started at 30 mins and just under 4k now it’s crept...

Since graduation I’ve kept up three runs a week. Sometimes I just run with music...

Kjb04

Graduate•2 years ago

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Continuous runs?

Does anybody run on continuous days instead of leaving a rest in-between! The reason I ask is that I had such an enjoyable run yesterday I want to do another...

Does anybody run on continuous days instead of leaving a rest in-between! The re...

neets00

Graduate•2 years ago

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On the home run, wk9 run 1 done and dusted

Only taken me 3 months but not in a rush. However I must say that I do feel tired. Not trying to achieve 5km, just 30 minutes shuffling. So far none of my...

Only taken me 3 months but not in a rush. However I must say that I do feel tire...

Cairnsjogger

Graduate•2 years ago

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Onwards and upwards! Wk5 r2 - still not in love but there could be a spark!

Just want to say thank you to everyone who commented on my last post. Your words of advice and encouragement really helped! Sorry I didn’t reply to anyone but...

Just want to say thank you to everyone who commented on my last post. Your words...

Rainbow2019

Graduate•2 years ago

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Strava users, please can you tell me if you have standard or premium membership?

If the latter, is it worth it? What extras do you get that you use & think are useful? Thank you 🙏 Happy Easter

If the latter, is it worth it? What extras do you get that you use & think are u...

hells_bells2207

Graduate•2 years ago

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Graduated!!!!

I have managed to do couch to 5k! I am utterly shocked! I really struggled on the first couple of weeks where I was using my inhaler a lot for my asthma, and...

I have managed to do couch to 5k! I am utterly shocked! I really struggled on t...

Fitness777

Graduate•2 years ago

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I DID IT!!

This morning I completed week 9 Run 3!! I have graduated! And I am feeling awesome! Not sure where I will go from here, but I will look through some of the...

This morning I completed week 9 Run 3!! I have graduated! And I am feeling awes...

Packrunner

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2: terrorising zombies in the name of science

After two days rest (I had a bit of a backache yesterday) I finally got out there for my next run of my Couch to 5K journey, zombie version. (Apps I run with...

After two days rest (I had a bit of a backache yesterday) I finally got out ther...

CBDB

Graduate•2 years ago

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Yippeeeee I’ve only gone and done it🐝🏃🏼‍♀️C25K

Graduated yesterday and it feels sooooo good💪🏼Such a sense of achievement 😁🎉

Graduated yesterday and it feels sooooo good💪🏼Such a sense of achievement 😁🎉...

FGump

•2 years ago

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consolidation runs

I just completed my first week of consolidation runs....without a phone or app or headphones....it's quite nice. I stuck to a route that I know since it's...

I just completed my first week of consolidation runs....without a phone or app o...

123gogo

Graduate•2 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2022

Transistion from treadmill to road run

Music

Week 1 run 1

Early days

W5 done!!

Week 5 smashed!

The Pap maybe back

Week 3 Run 3: Easter Monday Runday

Wk5 complete!!!!!!

4th Year Runiversary

Wk5 R1 Done

Blimey! I did it! Week 4 run 1 !

Completed W9, feeling great

Getting nearer to the graduation goal!!😊🏆

CATCH-UP CORNER...WEEK 3... Slip off your running shoes and pop inside. NEW, in the MIDDLE and REPEATING Runners, all welcome!

Week 5 Run 1

Training in your ear.

Obligatory graduation post!

Returning to it - feeling very happy indeed

C25K Week 3 Run 1

Three weeks of consolidation runs

Continuous runs?

On the home run, wk9 run 1 done and dusted

Onwards and upwards! Wk5 r2 - still not in love but there could be a spark!

Strava users, please can you tell me if you have standard or premium membership?

Graduated!!!!

I DID IT!!

Week 3 Run 2: terrorising zombies in the name of science

Yippeeeee I’ve only gone and done it🐝🏃🏼‍♀️C25K

consolidation runs

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