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Week 1

I’m a returning C25K runner, progressed really well in 2019 then ill health struck, then Covid, then last year I had to have a stent inserted. So after much...

I’m a returning C25K runner, progressed really well in 2019 then ill health stru...

Tony3012

•1 year ago

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2nd outdoor run and less ack!

Today I drove to a less hilly spot, slowed down (soooo slow), and ran on grass instead of pavement as much as possible. Instead of it taking me 4 miles of stop...

Today I drove to a less hilly spot, slowed down (soooo slow), and ran on grass i...

JJAnBan

Graduate•1 year ago

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I did it! (again...)

Hello, Not sure if this is where I post it but I completed or Graduated yesterday evening on the treadmill Wk 9 Run 3 - felt exhausted for some reason but...

Hello, Not sure if this is where I post it but I completed or Graduated yesterd...

JOP66

Graduate•1 year ago

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so annoyed

Did a repeat run this morning my 3rd one after graduating and jus stopped 8 mins before my 30 mins was up so annoyed with myself. Don’t know why never...

Did a repeat run this morning my 3rd one after graduating and jus stopped 8 min...

Jus-do-it2022

Graduate•1 year ago

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👑 Photo challenge : Coronation Special! 👑

If you’re in the UK and have been watching the BBC this week, it’s been hard to avoid the news that there’s a big event on this Saturday (and I’m not talking...

If you’re in the UK and have been watching the BBC this week, it’s been hard to ...

MissUnderstanding

Administrator•1 year ago

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Last Run in Oz

This is my last run on our big Australian adventure. This is back in Caloundra QLD. Beautiful morning not too hot and the view is to die for. We fly home...

This is my last run on our big Australian adventure. This is back in Caloundra Q...

Oldwoman65

Graduate•1 year ago

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W7R2 done

And, for some reason, it was harder than w6r3 and w7r1 which are both exactly the same, but that's how the cookie crumbles. On the plus side, 7 runs left and...

And, for some reason, it was harder than w6r3 and w7r1 which are both exactly th...

backintime

Graduate•1 year ago

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3rd time, Week 4 and 5th week.

First time graduating from the programme was in '16. Then '18 after a long spell on the IC. Now, after a long time working on a ship - lots of vertical motion...

First time graduating from the programme was in '16. Then '18 after a long spell...

Irish-John

Graduate•1 year ago

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Scared

Well I did it, after putting off my run for 2days, because I was scared I would fail to complete it. I just slowed my pace on the treadmill and managed both 8...

Well I did it, after putting off my run for 2days, because I was scared I would ...

52Menopause

•1 year ago

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Second time around

Lovely run today, week 4 run 1. Have been feeling frustrated at having lost fitness and being back to square one but today felt an achievement. I’ve switched...

Lovely run today, week 4 run 1. Have been feeling frustrated at having lost fit...

Rabbit561

Graduate•1 year ago

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W5 R1

Just had 3 days away having an assessment for a more sporty prosthetic and whilst there was described as"fit and young", now that's #winning at life for a 66...

Just had 3 days away having an assessment for a more sporty prosthetic and whils...

Petem56

Graduate•1 year ago

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best pre-run stretches

Hi everyone, I’ve recently started C25K for the third time, am in week 4 so far so good. Previously I managed to pick up a hip strain injury which stopped me...

Hi everyone, I’ve recently started C25K for the third time, am in week 4 so far ...

flute_of_fancy

Graduate•1 year ago

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Oh FFS!

Sorry about the naughty acronym, but I can't think of anytihng else that sums up just how hacked off I am right now! So, off I went for my annual 24 blood...

Sorry about the naughty acronym, but I can't think of anytihng else that sums up...

Over60sRunner

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 8 has begun

I woke early today, around 4:30, not sure why but I couldn't get back to sleep not matter what I did, so I got up. I headed downstairs around 7 and threw on...

I woke early today, around 4:30, not sure why but I couldn't get back to sleep n...

LeeU

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 5 Run 2 #riverrun

#riverrun So today run not quite sure where I was thinking of running by decided to run along the river back into town and out into the park! After Mondays...

#riverrun So today run not quite sure where I was thinking of running by decid...

BGood

•1 year ago

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Some advice needed

I gave birth to my second son almost four months ago and decided to start C25K a few weeks ago to get more fit and healthy. I completed week 3 run 1 yesterday...

I gave birth to my second son almost four months ago and decided to start C25K a...

Mummybear171923

•1 year ago

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Ack! First outside run 😩

So, I’ve graduated after all treadmill runs. 5k is June 3rd, and I’d like to do it outside with the crowd. Today was my first outside run and I could NOT run...

So, I’ve graduated after all treadmill runs. 5k is June 3rd, and I’d like to do ...

JJAnBan

Graduate•1 year ago

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Starting Again after a few years!

So a few years have passed, and I've done very little but put on weight, and lift weights in the gym! Need to get moving for health benefits, both physical...

So a few years have passed, and I've done very little but put on weight, and lif...

2017CV

Graduate•1 year ago

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Am I running a little over?

I may be going mad, so bear with me. I have the C25K app on my phone, Spotify on my phone, and the MapMyRun app also on my phone. Let’s say I’m doing week...

I may be going mad, so bear with me. I have the C25K app on my phone, Spotify...

bradders0807

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 9 musings

Week 9, 30 mins, it seemed very unlikely back in February when I started (don't do the maths, I did a few repeats) but here it is, 2 x 30 mins in the bag and...

Week 9, 30 mins, it seemed very unlikely back in February when I started (don't ...

BahamaMama1

Graduate•1 year ago

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Return to where?

I had got up to and completed Run 2 Week 5 on Friday last and for one reason or another have not managed to get out since - not injured, just life. I probably...

I had got up to and completed Run 2 Week 5 on Friday last and for one reason or ...

Daith

•1 year ago

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A cautionary tale...

A few months before Christmas last year I started to get really bad pains in my hip. I was referred to a physio at my GP surgery, she diagnosed Osteo...

A few months before Christmas last year I started to get really bad pains in my ...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•1 year ago

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My running buddies!

Just wanted to share a pic of my summer running buddies! Cambridge allows grazing of animals on the commons, by Royal charter from 1400 or some such. We know...

Just wanted to share a pic of my summer running buddies! Cambridge allows grazin...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•1 year ago

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5k to 10k

Any tips on a training plan? I can't seem to find one suitable.

Jennyflower

•1 year ago

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Completed Couch to 5k

Started Couch to 5k in January and have now completed the course, as well as 4th park run. Love how motivated I feel after a run!

Started Couch to 5k in January and have now completed the course, as well as 4th...

Jennyflower

•1 year ago

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Starting Out

I’ve just finished week 3 run 3, really proud of myself and planning on starting my week 4 run 1 on Thursday. I’ve seen some horror stories about how hard it...

I’ve just finished week 3 run 3, really proud of myself and planning on starting...

NeverRanB4

•1 year ago

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Week 1 run 2

Today was our longer outing, wewent to the river, completed week 1 run 2 easily, did the 5 minute walk then turned and walked back, so with walking we covered...

Today was our longer outing, wewent to the river, completed week 1 run 2 easily,...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•1 year ago

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floppy foot

I completed week 1 then got covid. After two weeks off I did week one again and today started on week 2. When I get tired my technique starts to suffer and my...

I completed week 1 then got covid. After two weeks off I did week one again and ...

Lindypink

•1 year ago

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Knee injury - sigh.

Started my running journey around five years ago and I've been going through a real purple patch recently as have clocked up two personal bests for the 5k and...

Started my running journey around five years ago and I've been going through a r...

Crolla

•1 year ago

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Week 9 run 2 complete

Well. 1more run to I complete totally buzzing never thought I could do this so proud of myself🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Well. 1more run to I complete totally buzzing never thought I could do this so p...

Mummy1208

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2023

Week 1

2nd outdoor run and less ack!

I did it! (again...)

so annoyed

👑 Photo challenge : Coronation Special! 👑

Last Run in Oz

W7R2 done

3rd time, Week 4 and 5th week.

Scared

Second time around

W5 R1

best pre-run stretches

Oh FFS!

Week 8 has begun

Week 5 Run 2 #riverrun

Some advice needed

Ack! First outside run 😩

Starting Again after a few years!

Am I running a little over?

Week 9 musings

Return to where?

A cautionary tale...

My running buddies!

5k to 10k

Completed Couch to 5k

Starting Out

Week 1 run 2

floppy foot

Knee injury - sigh.

Week 9 run 2 complete

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