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W5R3- 20 min run in the bag!

Well, I wasn't sure I'd keep running non-stop for 20 minutes, having had 2 consecutive bad nights sleep, so I wasn't going to be disappointed if I had to stop...

Well, I wasn't sure I'd keep running non-stop for 20 minutes, having had 2 conse...

Blue-Jay

•7 years ago

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Couch to 5k BBC health app week 4

I've one run to go tomorrow to complete week 4 and enjoying it but having peeked at week 5's run 3 jumps from 2x 8 minute runs (run 2) to a 20 minute run?!...

I've one run to go tomorrow to complete week 4 and enjoying it but having peeked...

LouIselsqy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6, Run 2, a surprising success :o

Well, that was a surprise... I woke this morning feeling rough with a stonking headache and stiff all over. However knowing that tomorrow we are busy all day...

Well, that was a surprise... I woke this morning feeling rough with a stonking h...

LittleNell83

•7 years ago

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Continuing after a little break

Hi. I've been in Disneyland Paris for the last 5 days so haven't done my runs. My next one is Week 6 Run 2 so I did start the longer runs before I went. Whilst...

Hi. I've been in Disneyland Paris for the last 5 days so haven't done my runs. M...

louisegill55

Graduate•7 years ago

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Going backwards 😟

Last few weeks have been very sporadic run wise due to health / work issues , managed a run last fri whilst on hols in Cornwall but as super hilly where was...

Last few weeks have been very sporadic run wise due to health / work issues , m...

Baz62

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Well didn't think I could do it, went out feeling a bit unsure, it was warm and I thought I got to do this no stopping unless I puke ! Well the good news I...

Well didn't think I could do it, went out feeling a bit unsure, it was warm and ...

Rustyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 R2 with a bonus suprise

done done done ✅ and, without meaning it, set a new personal best - 4.36km, so delighted.. the 8 min runs were hard, but did them and that's the main thing :)...

done done done ✅ and, without meaning it, set a new personal best - 4.36km, so d...

fivekstarter

•7 years ago

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Nest to all this and scared8

Hi I am adrian from Wales and I have just discovered that I have kidney failure which has come as a major shock to my life it's a very scary time of my life...

Hi I am adrian from Wales and I have just discovered that I have kidney failure ...

misterdavies

•7 years ago

1 Reply

W5r3 help needed

Just attempted week 5 run 3-it is such a step up! I kept going for as long as I could, but had to stop after 14 minutes :( does anyone have any tips that might...

Just attempted week 5 run 3-it is such a step up! I kept going for as long as I ...

Reluctant_Runner74

•7 years ago

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PHEW!

Well W1R3 after decorating my hallway today proved to be a VERY tough one. Halfway through my legs suddenly thought they were going to start cramping on me but...

Well W1R3 after decorating my hallway today proved to be a VERY tough one. Halfw...

CB27LJ10

•7 years ago

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Getting out there

This summer has been a pain, literally! I've spent more time on the IC than out running. Just getting back to running after back pain and loving it when last...

This summer has been a pain, literally! I've spent more time on the IC than out ...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

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What to do??! Advice please🙂

So, much to my amazement and pride I completed week 9 runs 1and 2 a fortnight ago. I went out on the Tuesday (15th August) to do my graduation run but found...

So, much to my amazement and pride I completed week 9 runs 1and 2 a fortnight ag...

batali52

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Newbie alert

Evening all. This is my first post (been stalking the group for a week or so) you folks are great. Just finished week three of giving up smoking and week two...

Evening all. This is my first post (been stalking the group for a week or so) yo...

Branners12

Graduate•7 years ago

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New trainers are so exiting

Hi all. Just sharing my new trainers ! So comfortable . I am now happily back to my 10 k after a bit of a health blip , I think the new trainers gave me the...

Hi all. Just sharing my new trainers ! So comfortable . I am now happily back t...

Mollydex

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 done

A confession. I cheated this evening. But in a good way (although I'm sure I'll get told off...) I wrote a couple of days ago that I'd almost stopped early...

A confession. I cheated this evening. But in a good way (although I'm sure I'll ...

TimB19

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 done

Phew that was a very red and sweaty one, Really felt like I could stop but the thought of having to repeat run three and that the gremlins maybe taking hold...

Phew that was a very red and sweaty one, Really felt like I could stop but the...

Rowville

•7 years ago

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C25k Treadmill

Is anyone else doing this on the treadmill? I have one at home and it's so much more easier for me at the moment as i don't feel confident enough to run...

Is anyone else doing this on the treadmill? I have one at home and it's so much ...

Coley91

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

Blimey Charlie, that felt like the hardest run so far, I really struggled, I was praying for Mr Smooth to tell me to walk after each run. I really didn't...

Blimey Charlie, that felt like the hardest run so far, I really struggled, I w...

Martin_Rose

Graduate•7 years ago

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My first..

My first couch to 5k in 9 weeks completed..😊

MellyMel61

•7 years ago

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Trying hard

I'm 56 and never done a lot of running but am reasonably fit am I suitable for c25k?

I'm 56 and never done a lot of running but am reasonably fit am I suitable for c...

Mary112

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Done it 😁W9R3

Well I have just finished my final run and feel just great . 9 weeks ago the 1 minute runs were a challenge what a contrast today. I have tried many times...

Well I have just finished my final run and feel just great . 9 weeks ago the 1 m...

Dave55

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

Just joined in week 4

Hiya, I haven't run for 40yrs and have now completed the first run of week 4. I'm so proud of myself, I'll have to have the doors widened in the house to...

Hiya, I haven't run for 40yrs and have now completed the first run of week 4. I...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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How did that happen? Wk 9 run 2

So going by good advice on here my mantra has become 'slow and steady wins the race' (not that I'm racing!) After feeling a bit meh at the end of week 8, week...

So going by good advice on here my mantra has become 'slow and steady wins the ...

Flabto5k

Graduate•7 years ago

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My Farah Mo

My today's weekly tempo run pushed me further than before, clocked in 5k in 25.57, made me feel as if I'm in a Farah moment lol. I knew I started faster and...

My today's weekly tempo run pushed me further than before, clocked in 5k in 25.5...

mrrun

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

Week 4

Hi, I'm on week 4 and really enjoying getting outside into the fresh air. Thought I'd have lost some weight as I'm using My Fitness Plan and logging my food....

Hi, I'm on week 4 and really enjoying getting outside into the fresh air. Though...

Burnleygirl

•7 years ago

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I huffed and I puffed

But I ran for 25 minutes!!! ME! Fan-daby-dozy!! The first 5 minutes felt hellish but I kept jalking on and think I got a more steady pace going, as next thing...

But I ran for 25 minutes!!! ME! Fan-daby-dozy!! The first 5 minutes felt hellish...

Charlottefc87

Graduate•7 years ago

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First park run at W7 R2

Plan was to graduate and aim for 1st park run in October but found I was needing to see how well I was doing compared to others as I'm a solo runner. So did my...

Plan was to graduate and aim for 1st park run in October but found I was needing...

Idizzy1

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Hi

Just done my first run today. Looking to get fitter and lose weight.

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 7

Well I have completed Week 7 not the best runs having worked 3 10.5 shifts and then having to set the alarm for 5.15am just so that I could do the runs - but...

Well I have completed Week 7 not the best runs having worked 3 10.5 shifts and t...

MsFickle

•7 years ago

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How realistic should I be?

I recently built up the courage to try C25K that I downloaded awhile ago. I have always wanted to enjoy running, the notion of putting on trainers and just...

I recently built up the courage to try C25K that I downloaded awhile ago. I have...

lizzieley

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

W5R3- 20 min run in the bag!

Couch to 5k BBC health app week 4

Week 6, Run 2, a surprising success :o

Continuing after a little break

Going backwards 😟

Week 5 Run 3

W5 R2 with a bonus suprise

Nest to all this and scared8

W5r3 help needed

PHEW!

Getting out there

What to do??! Advice please🙂

Newbie alert

New trainers are so exiting

Week 2 done

Week 8 done

C25k Treadmill

Week 6 run 1

My first..

Trying hard

Done it 😁W9R3

Just joined in week 4

How did that happen? Wk 9 run 2

My Farah Mo

Week 4

I huffed and I puffed

First park run at W7 R2

Hi

Week 7

How realistic should I be?

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