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Run 1 day 1

Was so happy to have completed my first run. I had thinking about it for months but today I just got myself motivated and went for it. If like me you are...

Was so happy to have completed my first run. I had thinking about it for months ...

Swimming24

Graduate•2 years ago

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Who needs a spirit level!

Since graduating on the treadmill this time I have started my outdoor running mainly in the woods and fields. My route takes me for about 3/4 mile on the road...

Since graduating on the treadmill this time I have started my outdoor running ma...

Chris--B

Graduate•2 years ago

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2 years since graduating - some musings

I’ve just realised it’s 2 years ago today since I graduated couch to 5k Here’s are just a couple of musings for any newbies to running and C25K that I was...

I’ve just realised it’s 2 years ago today since I graduated couch to 5k Here’s a...

Reggit

Graduate•2 years ago

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The last 60 seconds

Why does that last minute feel like it’s about 5 minutes before the end of a run? I’ve just finished week 7 so have done 3 x 25 minute runs - I’ve struggled on...

Why does that last minute feel like it’s about 5 minutes before the end of a run...

Dendev75

Graduate•2 years ago

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Just graduated!

Took it a bit slower today than the previous 2 30min runs, but still managed to cover 4.7km so I'm pleased with that. Thanks for all the messages of support...

Took it a bit slower today than the previous 2 30min runs, but still managed to ...

Oldblokeattheback

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week being poorly-where to start again

Hi I was so proud of myself for getting to week 7 and then I got ill so have not run for just over a week. Got out today and while it felt really good to be...

Hi I was so proud of myself for getting to week 7 and then I got ill so have not...

Devonrunner

•2 years ago

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Week 7 run 1 & 2

First 2 runs of week 7 done 😃🏃‍♀️

M0use

Graduate•2 years ago

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Race For Life

Many thanks to everyone who was kind enough to wave your pom poms for me! Yesterday I finally got to run a Race For Life! Some of you will remember that I used...

Many thanks to everyone who was kind enough to wave your pom poms for me! Yester...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•2 years ago

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Last German run

It was a bit cooler this morning so off I went at 6.50 (not bad for a holiday start time!) There were four kestrels feeding over the long grass in front of...

It was a bit cooler this morning so off I went at 6.50 (not bad for a holiday st...

Brixcos

Graduate•2 years ago

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Completing C5K

So today I completed C5K after 9 weeks + plus 1 day, as I didn't complete a run in week 9. At age 61, not having run for over 20 years, and wasn't much of a...

So today I completed C5K after 9 weeks + plus 1 day, as I didn't complete a run ...

Herbert_Fanshawe

Graduate•2 years ago

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Graduated at last! 🎉🎉🎉

Well I finally did it! It’s taken a while as I have had to miss weeks due to a knee injury and COVID, but I was determined to do it! I have to say today's...

Well I finally did it! It’s taken a while as I have had to miss weeks due to a k...

Indicat

Graduate•2 years ago

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Food and running

So I graduated last weekend and I've done 3 runs this week. This morning I ran as usual for 30 mins but halfway round I felt I needed the toilet quite badly...

So I graduated last weekend and I've done 3 runs this week. This morning I ran a...

AcryllicAfternoons

Graduate•2 years ago

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I’ve done it!!!

I am so pleased I completed week 9, run 3 last night. I tried couch to 5 k 2 years ago and got to week 7, then went on holiday and stopped running, so I am...

I am so pleased I completed week 9, run 3 last night. I tried couch to 5 k 2 yea...

Lindyjane

Graduate•2 years ago

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Ooh Aah I Forgot My Bra!

Using the micro habit of putting my gym gear out the night before is usually a good motivation technique. I creep out of bed, so as not to disturb my husband,...

Using the micro habit of putting my gym gear out the night before is usually a g...

Nilsam

Graduate•2 years ago

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I did it! 🤪🤪

I graduated couch to 5k yesterday and would like to get myself the medal to celebrate. How do I do this?

I graduated couch to 5k yesterday and would like to get myself the medal to cele...

Ladymandy78

Graduate•2 years ago

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When does this feel good?

When Denise Lewis congratulates me for coming this far and asks do I feel the benefit of running I want to scream, NO Nothing so far, still feel dead on my...

When Denise Lewis congratulates me for coming this far and asks do I feel the ...

Nochicken

Graduate•2 years ago

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Managed 5 k!

Did 5.1 k in 50 mins rather warm but lovely views

Haughton

•2 years ago

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First Park Run done

After completing wk5, I felt confident to give it a go, fully intending to just stick to running in line with wk6r1. But with my conficence up from doing the...

After completing wk5, I felt confident to give it a go, fully intending to just ...

Mojoxxx

Graduate•2 years ago

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Hello

I’ve started c25k and am looking forward to week 2 run 2 tomorrow. Just a post to say hello 👋 I’ve always been that person who said cardio was awful and I...

I’ve started c25k and am looking forward to week 2 run 2 tomorrow. Just a post t...

Springinmystep

•2 years ago

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Feeling Accomplished

I completed the Couch to 5K program on 28 June and it has given me a feeling of real self accomplishment as well as having become more active and healthier...

I completed the Couch to 5K program on 28 June and it has given me a feeling of ...

PDIGC

Graduate•2 years ago

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Couch to 5K NHS App?

Hello - I cannot find the Couch to 5K app in the Google Play store. I am in the US, so I'm wondering whether perhaps it is not available to us here in the US?...

Hello - I cannot find the Couch to 5K app in the Google Play store. I am in the ...

AnnetteandMike

Graduate•2 years ago

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Almorr - 50th Parkrun

This morning I ran my 50th. Parkrun at Dunfermline parkrun, just short of 3 years since my first parkrun at Dunfermline, more details about my run on...

This morning I ran my 50th. Parkrun at Dunfermline parkrun, just short of 3 year...

AlMorr

Ambassador•2 years ago

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Return after covid

Hi everyone, looking for some advice. I had very recently just completely week 7 but then was away on holiday and then caught covid on my return. I now haven’t...

Hi everyone, looking for some advice. I had very recently just completely week 7...

Slug84

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Calling all hearing impaired runners

Hi, I need advise from anyone who is deaf and uses over ear hearing aids. Currently I run with my music played through speaker on my phone, as I need my...

Hi, I need advise from anyone who is deaf and uses over ear hearing aids. Curren...

Legsache

Graduate•2 years ago

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Getting back into

Good morning. I have picked back up after a long break. Started on week 4 as I have another 10k in September in altrincham. I did a 10k in tatton park in...

Good morning. I have picked back up after a long break. Started on week 4 as I h...

Rustytin

Graduate•2 years ago

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My favourite kind of run 🌧🏃‍♀️🌧🏃‍♀️🌧🏃‍♀️

I didn't think I'd get 3 runs in this week but I managed it so that's week 4 done ✔️ and even better, it was raining this morning, love a run in the rain 🌧...

I didn't think I'd get 3 runs in this week but I managed it so that's week 4 don...

Mum22boys

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk 9 run 3

I have just completed wk 9 run 3 , very proud

krysiac

•2 years ago

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Week 3

I have just finished week 2 and i feel so good, at the beginning I couldn’t even run for a minute straight now i can run for longer!

I have just finished week 2 and i feel so good, at the beginning I couldn’t even...

Dwboutit

•2 years ago

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CATCH-UP CORNER... JULY... WEEK 1...Please, slip off those running shoes...grab a cushion...catch your breath...BEFORE..?

Happy July everyone... :) Here I am again! Welcome to the Corner. Everyone:) The weather is not exactly Summery... at least, not where I am. Some sunshine,...

Happy July everyone... :) Here I am again! Welcome to the Corner. Everyone:) The...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

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I'm still going! Yeah! 😁🎉 W5 R2!

Hi everyone, it's been a while since I managed to post something, but I've been reading all your inspiring and amazing posts - they are soooo encouraging! 🤓...

Hi everyone, it's been a while since I managed to post something, but I've been ...

MakingTheMost

Graduate•2 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2022

Run 1 day 1

Who needs a spirit level!

2 years since graduating - some musings

The last 60 seconds

Just graduated!

Week being poorly-where to start again

Week 7 run 1 & 2

Race For Life

Last German run

Completing C5K

Graduated at last! 🎉🎉🎉

Food and running

I’ve done it!!!

Ooh Aah I Forgot My Bra!

I did it! 🤪🤪

When does this feel good?

Managed 5 k!

First Park Run done

Hello

Feeling Accomplished

Couch to 5K NHS App?

Almorr - 50th Parkrun

Return after covid

Calling all hearing impaired runners

Getting back into

My favourite kind of run 🌧🏃‍♀️🌧🏃‍♀️🌧🏃‍♀️

Wk 9 run 3

Week 3

CATCH-UP CORNER... JULY... WEEK 1...Please, slip off those running shoes...grab a cushion...catch your breath...BEFORE..?

I'm still going! Yeah! 😁🎉 W5 R2!

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