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W3R3 tough!

Not sure why but I have found this week really tough. Got a lot on personally at the moment so not sure if that has affected things. Anyway, I've kept at it...

Not sure why but I have found this week really tough. Got a lot on personally at...

EleanorL

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk1 R3

Hi I got up at 7am this morning to do this although really did not feel like it. I knew if I didn't do it early I wouldn't do it all! Anyway completed it and...

Hi I got up at 7am this morning to do this although really did not feel like it...

Ange1825

•7 years ago

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DOMS

After a trouble free Wk1 I've had 3 rest days because of muscle stiffness despite carrying on with my usual exercise programme (alternate days yoga class and...

After a trouble free Wk1 I've had 3 rest days because of muscle stiffness despit...

Renidragas

•7 years ago

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Feel great and want more

I completed week 1. Second run was hard. But as l have been told by many of you that it depends on many factors. I can only run after work as l leave home...

I completed week 1. Second run was hard. But as l have been told by many of you ...

AJ46

Graduate•7 years ago

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Nailed it!!!!

I'll keep this short and sweet. W9R3 4.49km Pace - 6'43" GRADUATE!!!!!! So next week Inplan to do today's route (I've done 3 different routes this week) and...

I'll keep this short and sweet. W9R3 4.49km Pace - 6'43" GRADUATE!!!!!! So ne...

Ruthiella

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Day 1

Well that wasn't so bad at all. Pace was slow and i still got my usual stitch yay. Pain . 2 to go . :) (image includes 10 mins walking for warm up and CD...

Well that wasn't so bad at all. Pace was slow and i still got my usual stitch ya...

Rickne

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk1 complete

😀🎉 I did it completed week run and feel amazing, looking forward to my next run, never thought I would say those words

😀🎉 I did it completed week run and feel amazing, looking forward to my next ru...

Nikkio13

•7 years ago

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W2R3 Feeling good

So just completed run 3 of week 2 and I'm already feeling the benefits. Feeling a bit daunted by week 3 though as I'm not sure I can run for a 3 full minutes...

So just completed run 3 of week 2 and I'm already feeling the benefits. Feeling ...

Runningnewby

•7 years ago

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Overweight

So I've started. I'm 48 and about 3 1/2 stone overweight. A friend last week ( not overweight) got a group of 4 of us to give this a go. I was reluctant,...

So I've started. I'm 48 and about 3 1/2 stone overweight. A friend last week (...

4555

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 in the bag

I completed this yesterday. I can't believe I ran for twenty minutes straight. The plan definitely conditions you to a point you can do this physically. I hit...

I completed this yesterday. I can't believe I ran for twenty minutes straight. T...

kesmcg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Don't shout at me!!

Yesterday I did w5r2, which I enjoyed, this morning I did w5r3!! I know I didn't have a rest day but going on holiday tomorrow so I thought I would give it a...

Yesterday I did w5r2, which I enjoyed, this morning I did w5r3!! I know I didn't...

Sillybilly1

Graduate•7 years ago

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It's here! Tomorrow! I hope I can sleep tonight.

CLIMAX CANYON 5K TRAIL RUN Saturday 05/13/2017 10:00 am MDT Weather looks great. I expect the trail to be perfect. Should be about 60° F (15° C) at the start...

CLIMAX CANYON 5K TRAIL RUN Saturday 05/13/2017 10:00 am MDT Weather looks great...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

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The Truth about Sleep

Last night's bbc programme on sleep recommended an early morning walk/run to reset the internal clock and aid sleep. Being of a certain age I have had...

Last night's bbc programme on sleep recommended an early morning walk/run to res...

ladyharvills

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3D3

Feeling mega good! Completed on my (new to me) treadmill. Found it so much easier on my shins and I like the steady rhythm. It keeps me focused. I have to...

Feeling mega good! Completed on my (new to me) treadmill. Found it so much easi...

Shirleywhirley

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice please!

I completed c25k last Friday and felt amazing! I have continued to run 3 times this week for 30 mins still listening to week 9 as I like to know how long I've...

I completed c25k last Friday and felt amazing! I have continued to run 3 times t...

Tracey997

Graduate•7 years ago

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New Ct5k

Hi all, Completely new to this! Feeling really motivated recently after applying for a job and signing up for a 5k mud run! I've been meaning to get up and...

Hi all, Completely new to this! Feeling really motivated recently after applyin...

LaurenCannon

•7 years ago

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Week 4 - conquered!

Just back from W4R3, and feeling good. Managed to dodge the rain (the sky has just turned very grey). Lovely to read what every else has been up to as well,...

Just back from W4R3, and feeling good. Managed to dodge the rain (the sky has ju...

SueKen

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

C25K newbie!

Hi all! I am at the very beginning of my journey. I did download an app and complete the first 4days and then realised I had to pay to continue and I hadn't...

Hi all! I am at the very beginning of my journey. I did download an app and comp...

Lil_toni

•7 years ago

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Wk7 R2

The worse run so far! Really struggled pain in diaphragm but not a stitch.. really unhappy!

The worse run so far! Really struggled pain in diaphragm but not a stitch.. real...

Debskat

•7 years ago

1 Reply

W5R3 - KABOOM!

So how I did it, I will probably never know. I'm home again now, after a full 20 minute run with zero stops and zero walking, and an additional 5 minutes of...

So how I did it, I will probably never know. I'm home again now, after a full 20...

resolution

Graduate•7 years ago

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A rain drenched W4R2!

Couldn't sleep this morning, so headed out in the rain (with my new running shoes 😊) at around 6am. So chuffed to have completed run 2 of week 4, albeit...

Couldn't sleep this morning, so headed out in the rain (with my new running shoe...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Are you appy?

OK, I now know that today I covered 3k (Week 2,r3) averaging 11mins a kilometre (so at least I'd do 5k in less than an hour, just, which beats my performance...

OK, I now know that today I covered 3k (Week 2,r3) averaging 11mins a kilometre...

Gillma

Graduate•7 years ago

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New to running

Hi , I am new to this, wanting to give it a go as have never run before, I am a walker and need to shed a few dress sizes. Just completed week 2 and have...

Hi , I am new to this, wanting to give it a go as have never run before, I am a ...

BL03

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Big smile here: C25K done!

Hi all, big smile here, I have just completed run 9.3! After having concentrated the last few runs on my usual hilly course, I wanted to finish in style on...

Hi all, big smile here, I have just completed run 9.3! After having concentrate...

Lolovitch

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - Phew!!

After a few interruptions and having to repeat Week 4 I was nervous every about being able to succeed with W5, and especially R3. But I just did it and am...

After a few interruptions and having to repeat Week 4 I was nervous every about ...

AngelStMary

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2D1

Completed week 2 day one this morning and feeling accomplished. Really like this app and already making progress, ran 2.83 km today 😁 Good luck to everyone...

Completed week 2 day one this morning and feeling accomplished. Really like this...

Kerrymarie0602

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Finished week one

Well I finished week one today. Wasn't easy to get myself to go but glad I did. I just need to find a way to listen to music while the trainer is on now as...

Well I finished week one today. Wasn't easy to get myself to go but glad I did. ...

Moppet30

•7 years ago

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Happy Runniversary to meeeee......

Yes, exactly one year ago I was thinking that I would give this Couch to 5K thing a bit of a go. I'd downloaded them because they were near the top of the...

Yes, exactly one year ago I was thinking that I would give this Couch to 5K thin...

AlbertRoss

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 and Graduation Day

Today is my sons high school graduation prom. As a Brit living in Canada I am still somewhat bemused by all the fuss, expense, grad gowns, suits, flowers,...

Today is my sons high school graduation prom. As a Brit living in Canada I am st...

Bonkersbrit

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

Hi just got started

Done my first two runs and yes I found it hard during but felt good soon after each. Pleased that at 54 and 15.6 stone I'm on my way back to fitness. Hope...

Done my first two runs and yes I found it hard during but felt good soon after e...

Andyd199

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

W3R3 tough!

Wk1 R3

DOMS

Feel great and want more

Nailed it!!!!

Week 9 Day 1

Wk1 complete

W2R3 Feeling good

Overweight

Week 5 run 3 in the bag

Don't shout at me!!

It's here! Tomorrow! I hope I can sleep tonight.

The Truth about Sleep

W3D3

Advice please!

New Ct5k

Week 4 - conquered!

C25K newbie!

Wk7 R2

W5R3 - KABOOM!

A rain drenched W4R2!

Are you appy?

New to running

Big smile here: C25K done!

Week 5 Run 3 - Phew!!

W2D1

Finished week one

Happy Runniversary to meeeee......

Week 3 and Graduation Day

Hi just got started

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