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back on it

just completed (for the umpteenth time) day one iof week one. Feel good

Slowandstea

•1 year ago

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morning

omg I have just done my WJ1 run no 3 and ran for the whole 60 sec did not stop I am so proud of me ye ye sorry to keep on but nobody else to tell I did it...

omg I have just done my WJ1 run no 3 and ran for the whole 60 sec did not stop ...

Dogforlife

•1 year ago

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No more running 😪Down but not out ( yet )

So so frustrating I was enjoying the jeffing and the attempted running 🏃‍♀️😁 with a club on Monday's .I love this site it has been a lifeline when I have...

So so frustrating I was enjoying the jeffing and the attempted running 🏃‍♀️😁 w...

doggytail

Graduate•1 year ago

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week 2 run 1 - I’m a bit nervous

Hey all - new here! I’m a bit nervous about stepping it up for Week 2 - it felt like week 1 was the max I could handle. my running kit is looking at me all...

Hey all - new here! I’m a bit nervous about stepping it up for Week 2 - it fel...

Moosefacedgoose

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 2, day 1 - breathing!

I'm listening to Laura's podcast. Today she said to breathe in for 4 counts in time with left foot hitting ground, but I really struggled and felt like I...

I'm listening to Laura's podcast. Today she said to breathe in for 4 counts in t...

Gonks4life

•1 year ago

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First Run Done

Week 1 Run 1 completed ✅ Delighted that I was able to complete even running against the wind. Roll on Run 2

Week 1 Run 1 completed ✅ Delighted that I was able to complete even running aga...

CailinBeag23

•1 year ago

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FINALLY got through week 6

What did I learn?Run really slowly. No, slower than that. No, even slower than that. Visualise the demo in the slow running video every time you're...

What did I learn?Run really slowly. No, slower than that. No, even slower than ...

RunforMum

Graduate•1 year ago

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Post surgery

Evening all, so I’m week 8 run 2 down.I have Ran my warm down walks this week too so have actually ran for 32 mins. I will be doing week 3 run this Wednesday...

Evening all, so I’m week 8 run 2 down.I have Ran my warm down walks this week t...

VS1975

Graduate•1 year ago

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Getting back to running..

Any tips for getting back to Couch to 5k. I completed it a couple years ago and was doing 5k runs 2-3 x a week.I was diagnosed with a early breast cancer in...

Any tips for getting back to Couch to 5k. I completed it a couple years ago and ...

Nikeygirl

Graduate•1 year ago

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Thigh Pain in week 6!

HelloI have just started my week 6 and have completed the first run 2 days ago. Unfortunately I have not been able to do my second run due to a niggling pain...

HelloI have just started my week 6 and have completed the first run 2 days ago. ...

Gojogo72

•1 year ago

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HU Navigation experiment

Some mobile users will notice that the HU navigation bar has moved from the top to the bottom of their display .This is a temporary trial to validate a...

Some mobile users will notice that the HU navigation bar has moved from the top ...

Instructor57

Graduate•1 year ago

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Need motivation

Just completed week four of c25k but I’m still putting on weight. I have been keeping an eye on what I am eating so I haven’t been eating more, I’ve been...

Just completed week four of c25k but I’m still putting on weight. I have been ke...

CABDutch

•1 year ago

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Astonished!

Just jumping on here very briefly to express my astonishment at people's rudeness. Generally when out running, if I've had comments from other people, they've...

Just jumping on here very briefly to express my astonishment at people's rudenes...

NettieNoo

Graduate•1 year ago

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I am a runner!! Jo said so! 🤣

Well I never thought I’d make it this far to post, but yesterday I completed run 3 week 9. I am totally gobsmacked that I made it to the end, as each week...

Well I never thought I’d make it this far to post, but yesterday I completed run...

Lozza52

Graduate•1 year ago

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week 3 Day1 completed

That was a hard one but I did it a beautiful morning always helps ,

BGood

•1 year ago

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NEW PB 28 mins straight

Woohoo I was dreading it but I did it carnt believe it the feeling i got after, words carnt describe I’m so proud of myself and wanna say thank you to all of...

Woohoo I was dreading it but I did it carnt believe it the feeling i got after, ...

Jus-do-it2022

Graduate•1 year ago

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Really wasn't feeling it

I wasn't feeling it yesterday, but I did it, went down and got on the treadmill, so week 2 completed. I know I will have more days like this. So here's too...

I wasn't feeling it yesterday, but I did it, went down and got on the treadmill,...

52Menopause

•1 year ago

1 Reply

New to Couch to 5k

Hi all, I am new to this as after a very hard few years caring for my father with early onset dementia I have decided that I need to take control of my...

Hi all, I am new to this as after a very hard few years caring for my father w...

xhannahlbx

•1 year ago

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Back on the horse!

Good morning everyone, after months of very intermittent running/gym going , I’ve really done very little ( apart from reading everyone’s posts) I finally got...

Good morning everyone, after months of very intermittent running/gym going , I’v...

VWBW

Graduate•1 year ago

1 Reply

Graduation Run Done!!!

Week 9 Run 3 run done today. Dont think I’ve ever been prouder of my wee self 🤩 Giving myself a few weeks of continuing with the 30 min runs & then we’ll see...

Week 9 Run 3 run done today. Dont think I’ve ever been prouder of my wee self 🤩...

284ever

Graduate•1 year ago

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I made it !

I graduated and completed the couch to 5k. I have lost 2 stone within the process. I feel happier and I keep wanting to run but I tell myself to rest and look...

I graduated and completed the couch to 5k. I have lost 2 stone within the proces...

TheHuntressK

Graduate•1 year ago

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Wk7 run2

Ive had sinusitis the last few days but managed to make a speedy recovery. A few rest days and i am back on it today. I did stop a few times but glad i feel...

Ive had sinusitis the last few days but managed to make a speedy recovery. A fe...

Natashasoraya

•1 year ago

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week 4

A. Umber of years ago 10k was my regular run. Oh how easy it is to get so unfit over lockdown and working from home -sedated time! It is hard and long to gain...

A. Umber of years ago 10k was my regular run. Oh how easy it is to get so unfit ...

Jopalest

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Outside

Just completed week 2, but not on treadmill this time, when I had finished last 90 seconds jog I had to remove prosthetic leg just to reseat it, because of...

Just completed week 2, but not on treadmill this time, when I had finished last ...

Petem56

Graduate•1 year ago

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here we go again!!

did C25K 2 years ago but stopped running as soon as I completed it. God knows why so here we are again week 1 run 1 in the bag forgot how tough it was at first...

did C25K 2 years ago but stopped running as soon as I completed it. God knows wh...

Cushty

•1 year ago

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Week 2 run 1

Completed the first run of week two today 🙌 🤗 Ankles are feeling much better but now my left knee is starting to niggle. Think I will have to start knee...

Completed the first run of week two today 🙌 🤗 Ankles are feeling much better ...

Flora57

•1 year ago

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morning

we’ll I did it done week 1 no 2 I feel I did better than the first time but not going to get to let it matter my main goal is I am getting up and having a go...

we’ll I did it done week 1 no 2 I feel I did better than the first time but not...

Dogforlife

•1 year ago

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Help!

Hi all. I haven’t posted for a while but love reading all the updates and often visit for inspiration from you all. After graduating in February I have kept up...

Hi all. I haven’t posted for a while but love reading all the updates and often ...

Beistol

Graduate•1 year ago

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week 7

Completed week 7 and repeated 😂 cuz I’ve had a sneaky peak at week 8 and it’s 28 mins 😳 another 3 extra which I’m scared to try incase I fail and then that...

Completed week 7 and repeated 😂 cuz I’ve had a sneaky peak at week 8 and it’s 2...

Jus-do-it2022

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 5 in the books…

20 minutes non-stop running 😂😂😂 Gorgeous morning, bright and sunny but quite cold. Had to turn around and add a small extra loop 3 minutes from the end...

20 minutes non-stop running 😂😂😂 Gorgeous morning, bright and sunny but quit...

bradders0807

Graduate•1 year ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2023

back on it

morning

No more running 😪Down but not out ( yet )

week 2 run 1 - I’m a bit nervous

Week 2, day 1 - breathing!

First Run Done

FINALLY got through week 6

Post surgery

Getting back to running..

Thigh Pain in week 6!

HU Navigation experiment

Need motivation

Astonished!

I am a runner!! Jo said so! 🤣

week 3 Day1 completed

NEW PB 28 mins straight

Really wasn't feeling it

New to Couch to 5k

Back on the horse!

Graduation Run Done!!!

I made it !

Wk7 run2

week 4

Outside

here we go again!!

Week 2 run 1

morning

Help!

week 7

Week 5 in the books…

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