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Long time

Hi there 😌 I haven’t posted in sooooo long but since my last post I’ve joined a gym. I started with the basics, causal walk on the treadmill and a little...

Hi there 😌 I haven’t posted in sooooo long but since my last post I’ve joined ...

rebeccaxx

•6 years ago

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W8R1

Well I work outdoors and after a cold and wet 12hr night shift last night all I wanted to do was slip in between the sheets and get some sleep. On arriving...

Well I work outdoors and after a cold and wet 12hr night shift last night all I ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Wk2 run 1

First run of week 2 done and I didn’t realise an extra 30 seconds running would be so hard. Am a bit nervous about next week when it goes up to 3 minutes!

First run of week 2 done and I didn’t realise an extra 30 seconds running would ...

ClaraPP

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1

Don't really have much to report as this run felt about the same difficulty as last weeks as in I wasn't really pushed, I'm doing C25K only by reading the time...

Don't really have much to report as this run felt about the same difficulty as l...

skelig

•6 years ago

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W5R2

Just finished W5R2 and done an extra 7 minutes ( downhill so it’s easier and feels like flying) and just about to feel smug when I see that the next one is 20...

Just finished W5R2 and done an extra 7 minutes ( downhill so it’s easier and fee...

SusieHicks

Graduate•6 years ago

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Only one thing is certain now.

Hi all, It’s been a very difficult time the past few weeks. I started C25K six months ago, looking forward to my wedding in a year’s time. I’m no longer...

Hi all, It’s been a very difficult time the past few weeks. I started C25K six m...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

I feel so good after this run even if it was in the rain. As advised I slowed down on this run knowing it has gone up to 28 minutes from 25. Those 3 minutes...

I feel so good after this run even if it was in the rain. As advised I slowed do...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Post C25K-just did the whole 5k!

..and I feel absolutely chuffed! It's been more than 5 years since I ran 5k, and after all that time, I managed to do it again! Ten days after graduation, and...

..and I feel absolutely chuffed! It's been more than 5 years since I ran 5k, and...

GeorgiosA

Graduate•6 years ago

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Completed couch25k

Hi now I’ve completed couch25k someone said there was a badge I could get or certificate, does anyone know anything about this ? Thanks

Hi now I’ve completed couch25k someone said there was a badge I could get or cer...

Miffylou

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4r1

Yayyyy! So pleased I was able to do this this morning. I actually felt I could do a little bit more but didn’t. I think, hope I’ve found my pace which is...

Yayyyy! So pleased I was able to do this this morning. I actually felt I could...

Jb33

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

I get a BADGE! Graduated last week.

I heard about graduation badges - but I thought they were metaphorical! I'm so excited that there is an actual BADGE :) I've just posted this on the page where...

I heard about graduation badges - but I thought they were metaphorical! I'm so e...

dcmusic

•6 years ago

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Nearly completed Couch to 5k. What do I do next?

Hi everyone first post here. I have one week left on the couch to 5k. My aim this year is to lose weight and get fit and healthy .Just wondered what to do...

Hi everyone first post here. I have one week left on the couch to 5k. My aim thi...

LauraC82

•6 years ago

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My second week with Cto5k

I have been always loved running. I remember I was around 12 years old when I run 4k two times a day, regardless what the weather was. Before school and before...

I have been always loved running. I remember I was around 12 years old when I ru...

Mountain1953

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Outdoor running vs Treadmill

Hi Everyone I’ve been doing C25K on treadmill at gym, and doing ok. Just about to start week 7 and have managed the longer runs up until now. However! This...

Hi Everyone I’ve been doing C25K on treadmill at gym, and doing ok. Just about t...

Nj4est

•6 years ago

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Graduated! now where to?

I graduated at the weekend and feel very pleased with myself. First goal achieved! But I know I am slow, averaging 13 minutes per mile. I would like to get...

I graduated at the weekend and feel very pleased with myself. First goal achieve...

BrendaHop

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3-R1 done ✅

I know it’s early days but I am sooo enjoying this program! Day 1 of Week 3 went surprisingly well. I forgot to raise the incline on my treadmill so I’m...

I know it’s early days but I am sooo enjoying this program! Day 1 of Week 3 went...

DoodleDee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 completed!

3 'runs' in 5 days - never would have believed it! Even had an apple after this morning's outing - first fruit since half-time orange segment playing school...

3 'runs' in 5 days - never would have believed it! Even had an apple after this ...

JayEnBee

•6 years ago

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Running partner

Week 6 run 1 - my little running partner was no company today 😂really mastered the art of running one handed now and have even managed to swap arms so I can...

Week 6 run 1 - my little running partner was no company today 😂really mastered ...

Mamabear5

Graduate•6 years ago

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Weekly chat 12 -18 March

Hiya and welcome to a new week. Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share something small, so this is a great place for doing...

Hiya and welcome to a new week. Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole pos...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

Day 1

Day 1 of Couch to 5k complete, feeling good so far

AndreaYearsley

•6 years ago

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Started couch to 5k today

Did my first run today, my second run is on Wednesday

Magicmide

•6 years ago

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What is your week March 2

Welcome to the 2nd week of March’s what is your week. In Some places in the UK it actually feels like spring could be on the way. My favourite time of the...

Welcome to the 2nd week of March’s what is your week. In Some places in the UK i...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Anyone else with major health problems?

Anyone else doing C25K with major health problems? I’m getting tested for Lupus and I have a history of autonomic problems (POTS Syndrome).

Anyone else doing C25K with major health problems? I’m getting tested for Lupus...

Missa82

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Week 7 day 1

Good morning to you all 😊 Well I have my 1st day of week 7 to complete today! My last run (ok, ok steady away jog 😁) was a tad more enjoyable than the...

Good morning to you all 😊 Well I have my 1st day of week 7 to complete today! ...

Sheepdogs

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9,R1...one down,two to go

I was lying inbed at 05:30 and was having one of those “wide awake what do I do now??” Trying to work out at what point I was going to squeeze my run in ( busy...

I was lying inbed at 05:30 and was having one of those “wide awake what do I do ...

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9 is nearly here!

I completed W8 yesterday and thanks to the marvels of technology, know for sure that I’m quite a way off the 5k mark, doing 4.2 k in my 38 mins of run+brisk...

I completed W8 yesterday and thanks to the marvels of technology, know for sure ...

Nannalyn53

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not a morning person but hey ho!

One week 2 run 3, Been doing my runs after work so far, the kids woke me up at 4:30 Wednesday morning so I got up, coffe, toast, then auto pilot took over and...

One week 2 run 3, Been doing my runs after work so far, the kids woke me up at 4...

Fatcyclist-Chris

•6 years ago

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No, weather, you won't win!

Well hello my fellow intrepid runners! Firstly, let me apologise for not replying to all the comments on my last post. Work has been manic this last week or...

Well hello my fellow intrepid runners! Firstly, let me apologise for not replyi...

Hidden

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Heel discomfort

I’ve managed to complete week 6 and am ready to start on week 7. However, for the past few weeks I have had discomfort on the bottom of my right heel only...

I’ve managed to complete week 6 and am ready to start on week 7. However, for th...

Spinno

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Need a Push Out The Door

It seems like ages since I last ran - actually about two weeks - or did any other exercise. I've had a nasty chest infection, and what with that and a trip to...

It seems like ages since I last ran - actually about two weeks - or did any othe...

Razouski

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

Long time

W8R1

Wk2 run 1

W5R1

W5R2

Only one thing is certain now.

Week 8 run 1

Post C25K-just did the whole 5k!

Completed couch25k

W4r1

I get a BADGE! Graduated last week.

Nearly completed Couch to 5k. What do I do next?

My second week with Cto5k

Outdoor running vs Treadmill

Graduated! now where to?

W3-R1 done ✅

Week 1 completed!

Running partner

Weekly chat 12 -18 March

Day 1

Started couch to 5k today

What is your week March 2

Anyone else with major health problems?

Week 7 day 1

W9,R1...one down,two to go

W9 is nearly here!

Not a morning person but hey ho!

No, weather, you won't win!

Heel discomfort

Need a Push Out The Door

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