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W1R3 Complete!

Hi - new to the boards here and a complete newbie to running! I am delighted to say that I have just finished W1R3 and I feel great! I have had various small...

Hi - new to the boards here and a complete newbie to running! I am delighted to ...

Franchick

•6 years ago

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Finally a graduate!! 😁

After a few days resting up due to a cough and tight chest, got myself up and out this morning armed with a new playlist and my inhaler. Although I’d wanted to...

After a few days resting up due to a cough and tight chest, got myself up and ou...

sarah65

•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

Much harder than the last run... but I made it! (I say run.... plodding would be a better term!) Only 4 more to go 😅

Much harder than the last run... but I made it! (I say run.... plodding would be...

Runninginsingapore

•6 years ago

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W5R2

The day has arrived where I have to up my runs from 5 mins (which I don't find easy) to 8 mins.....aaarrrggghhhh!! If anyone has any tips then please let me...

The day has arrived where I have to up my runs from 5 mins (which I don't find e...

Elaine247

•6 years ago

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Almost there.

Week 9 Run 1. A very cloudy Autumn day here, but amazingly for Wellington not a breath of wind, so took a deep breath and off I went and hello again “Julie”....

Week 9 Run 1. A very cloudy Autumn day here, but amazingly for Wellington not a...

lexi6

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1

The weird thing today was that i couldnt wait to do my run, i needed to do it to keep on track and i had only positive thoughts about it; maybe I've turned...

The weird thing today was that i couldnt wait to do my run, i needed to do it to...

Bells411

•6 years ago

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Where is this plan?

I have been looking on this website for 5-10 minutes and can't seem to find the 9 week plan

I have been looking on this website for 5-10 minutes and can't seem to find the ...

andyk5

•6 years ago

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Time to get this life in shape that means me going for it , no excuses.

Going for it no turning back

Alibooty

•6 years ago

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No turning back only looking ahead from now on.

Hi I am going to attempt to get fitter and slimmer. This is for many reasons the main is to be slimmer and happier within myself as I am reaching the big 50 x

Hi I am going to attempt to get fitter and slimmer. This is for many reasons the...

Alibooty

•6 years ago

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No pain today!

Had got to w2r3 when shin splints hit. Have rested, got new trainers, moved from hard path to grassy park and back to w1r3. Went slowly and carefully and did...

Had got to w2r3 when shin splints hit. Have rested, got new trainers, moved from...

susan22

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1.. surprised it wasn’t harder

Seemed to go quite quickly.. enjoyed the longer 2 minute breaks. Did it at 7.00 this morning, legs and knees are hurting now (11pm)

Seemed to go quite quickly.. enjoyed the longer 2 minute breaks. Did it at 7.00 ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W1R2

I was told about this app through a friend who saw me attempting to run. My eyes were watering, I was out of breath and I had literally only just run round the...

I was told about this app through a friend who saw me attempting to run. My eyes...

Roxy33

•6 years ago

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Week 3 has begun!!!

Hi all hope ur journeys are going well! Started w3 r1 today, I have dreaded it since week 2 finished. I did it, although I felt a little bit sad after watching...

Hi all hope ur journeys are going well! Started w3 r1 today, I have dreaded it s...

Lisha89

•6 years ago

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Post graduation

So after graduating I’m looking for a new challenge... Are there any apps that show distance run in 30 mins? I can use fit bit but I want to see my progress...

So after graduating I’m looking for a new challenge... Are there any apps that s...

ellie674

Graduate•6 years ago

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So alter ego..was rubbished!..

So that W2R2 complete. Sense of a achievement. My alter ego...was saying..no don't do it...there's good tv on...but i didnt listen...now happy.

So that W2R2 complete. Sense of a achievement. My alter ego...was saying..no don...

Mains62

•6 years ago

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can't get past 3km in 30 minutes 😔

I graduated from the c25k plan over a month ago. I did it but never got up to 5km in 30 minutes, I mearly managed 3km. im incredibly slow. I am really...

I graduated from the c25k plan over a month ago. I did it but never got up to 5...

raquelscatt

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK3 !!

Hi all So I have just done the second run of WK3, and found it much tougher than the 1st one. I think it might be because on a Tuesday I have already walked to...

Hi all So I have just done the second run of WK3, and found it much tougher than...

Beestonbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2🏃‍♀️2

Well second one in and I am dead chuffed that I have not given up. I usually start things and never finish them but I am feeling that this may not be the case...

Well second one in and I am dead chuffed that I have not given up. I usually sta...

jochanc

•6 years ago

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W5 R3...bring it on!

Completed run 2 of week 5 today in bright sunshine along a beautiful coastal park area. Cannot believe what I’m doing at the moment. Felt bit achy after...

Completed run 2 of week 5 today in bright sunshine along a beautiful coastal par...

ramsgaterunner79

•6 years ago

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w8 in the bag - but need some advice...

Very strange feeling coming this far - we completed our third run last night with no real dramas, it isn't exactly comfortable or easy but it is just a matter...

Very strange feeling coming this far - we completed our third run last night wit...

I_can_run

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run

I feel on top of the world just finished my first run with couch to 5k, can’t wait for the next run x

I feel on top of the world just finished my first run with couch to 5k, can’t wa...

Marybrewer13

•6 years ago

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Me 1 - lazy brain 0

Yes I did W1R2 despite getting back at 8pm and 1 1/2 hours daily commute and I am jolly proud of not giving into the little voice that said "sit down- do it...

Yes I did W1R2 despite getting back at 8pm and 1 1/2 hours daily commute and I a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Excuses excuses, new shoes, and week 9

* I can’t do this * I'm tired * It’s six days since I last ran * I’m hungry * I don’t wanna! * It looks like rain and I don’t want my new shoes to get wet! I...

* I can’t do this * I'm tired * It’s six days since I last ran * I’m hungry * I ...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Now for week 9

Just finished W8R3. Still nowhere near 5k. I guess steep hills and not the fastest runner mean I will have to keep increasing the time I run until I reach...

Just finished W8R3. Still nowhere near 5k. I guess steep hills and not the fas...

Juleskam

•6 years ago

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W4R2

Well it's completed but not as positive as first run. I think I might be a morning runner (slow jogger) but due to work I can only do my Sunday run in the...

Well it's completed but not as positive as first run. I think I might be a morni...

Lorijay

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1 in the bag!

I did It, I ran for 30 minutes!! Never would have dreamed it was possible a few months back. It was a very gusty run but I thoroughly enjoyed it. So happy! I...

I did It, I ran for 30 minutes!! Never would have dreamed it was possible a few ...

Mand102

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice after Pes anserinus bursitis.

Hello I’m new. I started C25k back in January. In week 3 I suddenly had extreme knee pain which turned out to be Pes anserinus bursitis. I could barely walk...

Hello I’m new. I started C25k back in January. In week 3 I suddenly had extreme...

Lmbnew

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Number 2

2nd one done was very enjoyable

Tommybhoy67

•6 years ago

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W6R2

So pleased to have completed today's run. Found it easier than last run and actually felt like keeping on running for the 3 min walk in the middle. I didnt...

So pleased to have completed today's run. Found it easier than last run and actu...

Kmgw

•6 years ago

1 Reply

My first 5K

I am running my first 5K on April 29th. I am excited and nervous.

DonnaClark

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

W1R3 Complete!

Finally a graduate!! 😁

Week 8 Run 2

W5R2

Almost there.

W5R1

Where is this plan?

Time to get this life in shape that means me going for it , no excuses.

No turning back only looking ahead from now on.

No pain today!

W2R1.. surprised it wasn’t harder

W1R2

Week 3 has begun!!!

Post graduation

So alter ego..was rubbished!..

can't get past 3km in 30 minutes 😔

WK3 !!

W2🏃‍♀️2

W5 R3...bring it on!

w8 in the bag - but need some advice...

First run

Me 1 - lazy brain 0

Excuses excuses, new shoes, and week 9

Now for week 9

W4R2

W9R1 in the bag!

Advice after Pes anserinus bursitis.

Number 2

W6R2

My first 5K

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