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Proud

Run number 2 completed, loving the the voice of Denise Lewis for the encouragement. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Run number 2 completed, loving the the voice of Denise Lewis for the encourageme...

52Menopause

•2 years ago

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Pap17 progressing

Today a full hour in the gym using weights (45kg) just over half body weight and the equipment, four exercises on the equipment, then one on the floor mat...

Today a full hour in the gym using weights (45kg) just over half body weight an...

Papillon17

Graduate•2 years ago

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FINALLY FINISHED 🎉🎉

Finally finished my week 9 runs🎉🎉🎉 . Had a bit of a setback due to flying to the the Uk as Mum in hospital over there and I couldn’t get back into the...

Finally finished my week 9 runs🎉🎉🎉 . Had a bit of a setback due to flying to ...

Sue2023

Graduate•2 years ago

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First Parkrun in 9 years!

I first did c25k 10 years ago. Did 3 Parkruns and the Race for Life. Got my 5k time down from 37 to 30 mins. Then various things... Becoming a single mum,...

I first did c25k 10 years ago. Did 3 Parkruns and the Race for Life. Got my 5k ...

SunnyCeleste

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 1 Completed

so today marks week one completed! I broke my proximal humerus at the end of January! since then no I haven’t been able to run or even leave the house due to...

so today marks week one completed! I broke my proximal humerus at the end of Jan...

BGood

•2 years ago

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Week 8 done, wow

Firstly, it seems incredible to have got this far. Weeks 6 & 7 felt great, but those extra 3 minutes this week have felt tough. Today's run was definitely the...

Firstly, it seems incredible to have got this far. Weeks 6 & 7 felt great, but ...

Sax64

Graduate•2 years ago

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First run since October 2022

So I enjoy running even tho I'm not particularly good at it 🙃. Today after been woken by my vain husband drying his beard at 5.30 I decided that I would go to...

So I enjoy running even tho I'm not particularly good at it 🙃. Today after been...

Mummy1208

•2 years ago

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first run , with a struggle

first run yesterday , I did walk the 7 th run as I started to panic breath . A runner came past and really praised me and walked with me till it was time to...

first run yesterday , I did walk the 7 th run as I started to panic breath . A r...

Bobinnete

•2 years ago

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Gear!

Today was belated celebration day and as promised, I was taken to Runners World in Colchester and this is what I came home with! Had an absolutely fantastic...

Today was belated celebration day and as promised, I was taken to Runners World ...

chrisl72

Graduate•2 years ago

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Finished week 7!!

can’t believe I’ve managed to get to the end of week 7. Did the final run today. I’m not gonna lie it doesn’t really feel like it is getting any easier but it...

can’t believe I’ve managed to get to the end of week 7. Did the final run today....

MatthewR

Graduate•2 years ago

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Lazarus!

That's what an old friend whom I hadn't seen in forty years exclaimed when I got to the Airport :) Kind of feel that way now. Seems FOREVER since I ran last...

That's what an old friend whom I hadn't seen in forty years exclaimed when I got...

Irish-John

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week one, Run one completed today.

I have restarted this programme again after a rather long break. Doing it alongside healthy eating and hopefully losing weight.

I have restarted this programme again after a rather long break. Doing it alongs...

Brunettegal8999

•2 years ago

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Struggling

I had a heavy cold a couple of weeks ago, that I think now might have been covid. Before I was comfortably running 5-7k every other day, now I'm struggling to...

I had a heavy cold a couple of weeks ago, that I think now might have been covid...

Carners1

Graduate•2 years ago

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Started this morning w1r1 done!

I never make time to take care of me so i've started today! Week 1 run 1 done! Im 38 overweight and extremely unfit! I just want to feel comfortable in my own...

I never make time to take care of me so i've started today! Week 1 run 1 done! I...

Nolslynch

•2 years ago

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Time to get back to basics

Restart for me. Hey all I've been out of ut since last year got up to week 6 and stopped. Peri-menaupause was kicking my bum. Still is but beginning to feel...

Restart for me. Hey all I've been out of ut since last year got up to week 6 and...

Tutbury76

•2 years ago

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First run

Hi I have just got my first treadmill and done my first couch to 5k run, I'm not confident to run outside yet, has anyone got any advice for a beginner.

Hi I have just got my first treadmill and done my first couch to 5k run, I'm no...

52Menopause

•2 years ago

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20 minutes non-stop

Well today I did week 5 run 3! I feel like I've won a marathon! Started off very slowly, which was the right thing to do as I was tired by the end. I think I...

Well today I did week 5 run 3! I feel like I've won a marathon! Started off ver...

Fiadh79

Graduate•2 years ago

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earplugs help please

I am having trouble with my ear buds they keep falling out. I have to wear my hat to keep them in. But as the warmer weather arrives I can’t really use my warm...

I am having trouble with my ear buds they keep falling out. I have to wear my ha...

Sparkles22

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 4 complete

Well, it will be first thing tomorrow morning….. Have been back at C25K for a few weeks now, being very careful to run at a steady pace, stick to the...

Well, it will be first thing tomorrow morning….. Have been back at C25K for a ...

bradders0807

Graduate•2 years ago

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Update

Since my post of a couple of months ago when I was getting out for a run three times a week but not going beyond around 3.6k in 30 mins, I've upped my time to...

Since my post of a couple of months ago when I was getting out for a run three t...

Lumaca0112

Graduate•2 years ago

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Let's go round again

Hi all, Originally graduated C25K summer of 2020, so proud and surprised to enjoy running as much as i did. Kept going a good 18 months but then just stopped...

Hi all, Originally graduated C25K summer of 2020, so proud and surprised to enj...

ThisGirlNowRuns

Graduate•2 years ago

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starting again, again.

so I was doing great and then I hit the proverbial wall of no motivation and no energy at the end of January and didn’t run for 3 months so decided I need to...

so I was doing great and then I hit the proverbial wall of no motivation and no ...

FDCharlieW

•2 years ago

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Hi all, haven't posted for a bit so here goes.

1st time since August last year back starting on c25k, I managed week 1 run 1, none stop on the treadmill, normally had to pause at half way to adjust socket...

1st time since August last year back starting on c25k, I managed week 1 run 1, n...

Petem56

Graduate•2 years ago

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Pap17 hoping I am on way back

Another visit to the Physio today and progress is being made. Today, 3.5 weeks after my injury I have now been a week pain free and today I was given exercises...

Another visit to the Physio today and progress is being made. Today, 3.5 weeks a...

Papillon17

Graduate•2 years ago

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Consolidation - what is it?

I am on Week 7, Runs 1 & 2 done, 3 will be Friday - so far, things have gone better than expected. I am going further than expected, up hills I definitely...

I am on Week 7, Runs 1 & 2 done, 3 will be Friday - so far, things have gone bet...

BahamaMama1

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 7

First time poster. Just finished my 2nd run of week 7. Was dreading it. But feel great! Even sped up a ‘tiny’ bit at the end. I have tried couch to 5 before...

First time poster. Just finished my 2nd run of week 7. Was dreading it. But fe...

FayeLo70

•2 years ago

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sore back

Hello - has anyone or is anyone experiencing lower back pain after running? I have just completed week 6 and loving it but after the last two runs of twenty...

Hello - has anyone or is anyone experiencing lower back pain after running? I ha...

Max14

•2 years ago

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Graduation

It's taken a year to complete couch to 5k, but today I've finally achieved that end goal. So happy and feeling amazing!

It's taken a year to complete couch to 5k, but today I've finally achieved that ...

Captainfussy

Graduate•2 years ago

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Ooh, going downstairs the following day!...knees ouch

Hi, I realise no medical advice can or should be given here, but oooh, going down stairs the next day! Also tiny tiny bits of swelling on the front outside...

Hi, I realise no medical advice can or should be given here, but oooh, going do...

RunforMum

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk 7 run 3

The first time i felt a little fatigue today whilst running. I slowed my pace right down and instantly felt better. Glad i finished the run 🏃‍♀️. Looking...

The first time i felt a little fatigue today whilst running. I slowed my pace ri...

Natashasoraya

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2023

Proud

Pap17 progressing

FINALLY FINISHED 🎉🎉

First Parkrun in 9 years!

Week 1 Completed

Week 8 done, wow

First run since October 2022

first run , with a struggle

Gear!

Finished week 7!!

Lazarus!

Week one, Run one completed today.

Struggling

Started this morning w1r1 done!

Time to get back to basics

First run

20 minutes non-stop

earplugs help please

Week 4 complete

Update

Let's go round again

starting again, again.

Hi all, haven't posted for a bit so here goes.

Pap17 hoping I am on way back

Consolidation - what is it?

Week 7

sore back

Graduation

Ooh, going downstairs the following day!...knees ouch

Wk 7 run 3

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