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Wk8r2

Done this today but had to stop a few times but this has happened before and I will keep trying until I get it . Don't know why it happens it just does will...

Done this today but had to stop a few times but this has happened before and I w...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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New year new start

Started day one second time around had to stop before through health issues hopefully I can get to the end this time.

Started day one second time around had to stop before through health issues hope...

Tracey51

•5 years ago

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Wk 6 R3 25 minute run

So pleased with myself. Wasn't looking forward to it but really surprised myself with how easily I did it!

So pleased with myself. Wasn't looking forward to it but really surprised myself...

CathC23

•5 years ago

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My First Attempt!

Well , being obese and my body still recovering from lymphoma and womb cancer , I did my first bit of exercise since June 2014 when I was diagnosed. I can’t...

Well , being obese and my body still recovering from lymphoma and womb cancer , ...

flumpy999

•5 years ago

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Back to it...

I’ve had around about a 5 month gap from running. Made it to week 5 last time and I was SO proud and excited. I don’t know why I stopped. It was easy to sit...

I’ve had around about a 5 month gap from running. Made it to week 5 last time an...

LPTT

•5 years ago

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Why I run

I started c25k sometime in January 2016. It wasn’t a New Years resolution, just a natural progression from the walks I had been “prescribed” due to a few minor...

I started c25k sometime in January 2016. It wasn’t a New Years resolution, just ...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•5 years ago

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Runniversary

One year ago today I started my running journey with Couch to 5k! I’ve not had the easiest of journeys and while many at this stage are already onto park runs...

One year ago today I started my running journey with Couch to 5k! I’ve not had t...

CatMo13

Graduate•5 years ago

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Few weeks post graduation

I realise I need goals/coaching to keep going, especially as on a treadmill! I’ve used Nike Running Club, Couch to 5k+ and changed my pace, incline etc. Today...

I realise I need goals/coaching to keep going, especially as on a treadmill! I’v...

JJ-1962

Graduate•5 years ago

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WEEK 1 DONE

So why do I feel half dead? Really struggled in the breeze this morning but I still managed to do the runs. (Took my inhaler before I started had to use it...

So why do I feel half dead? Really struggled in the breeze this morning but I s...

RedIsBack

•5 years ago

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W1R2

Done. Feeling better at the end than R1 but still hard. Not too bad for 57 unfit chunk! Onwards. Good place to finish though.

Done. Feeling better at the end than R1 but still hard. Not too bad for 57 unfit...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Miss a week

Hi im due to start week 6 but am currently on holiday for a week. I had planned to.try and run here but from what im seeing im going to struggle. Will it set...

Hi im due to start week 6 but am currently on holiday for a week. I had planned ...

Ukdebdow

Graduate•5 years ago

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Let’s make this year different

Hi I’m looking to loose around four stone, it’s been put off for a long time and I’m feeling very determined, I want to share with others in the hope that it...

Hi I’m looking to loose around four stone, it’s been put off for a long time and...

aidystud

•5 years ago

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Total beginner!

Well just sitting down after week 1 run. Having not run since my high school days I was nervous to say the least. But with michael by my side and a new year...

Well just sitting down after week 1 run. Having not run since my high school day...

alicenotarunner1

•5 years ago

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Ouch

Still aching from W1R1 on Monday. I’m off in a bit to do W1 R2.

stuartwildsmith

•5 years ago

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Early bird catches the run-rise 🙏🏽

Would have been rude not to partake of this morning view 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️. Done 😀😀👍🏼👍🏼

Would have been rude not to partake of this morning view 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃...

Millsie-J

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1

Nailed!

Beddie

•5 years ago

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Back from injury

I did this program at the beginning of last year and got as far as week 5 before an injury set back (inflamed piriformis muscle). This stopped me from working...

I did this program at the beginning of last year and got as far as week 5 before...

Panther23

•5 years ago

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First attempt

Yesterday 31/12/18 done my first run of week 1. Found it a bit hard but realised I cd jog gently rather than run. But now knowing tomorrow I’ll be doing run 2...

Yesterday 31/12/18 done my first run of week 1. Found it a bit hard but realise...

Lesley2606

•5 years ago

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Getting back into running.

How do you start running again after a severe cramp? Which cause my hip to become injured as a put so much pressure onto it. I've missed 3 weeks off running!!

How do you start running again after a severe cramp? Which cause my hip to becom...

Jesshfox

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 - sudden increase

I am just about to start week 7 (female aged 65) never run before, but I find the sudden jump to 20, now 25 mins a bit much. Have done 1 25 min, but dread...

I am just about to start week 7 (female aged 65) never run before, but I find th...

Willunga

•5 years ago

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I made it to 5K!

So proud of myself - all done. My 10 year old son, who hasn’t been on any other of the 27 runs decided he would join me for the final one, and he made it round...

So proud of myself - all done. My 10 year old son, who hasn’t been on any other ...

Cherrybubble

Graduate•5 years ago

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Starting tomorrow!

Starting the journey tomorrow, have always been fit on and off (usually after a breakup) but after bypass surgery 2 years ago I've really let things go regards...

Starting the journey tomorrow, have always been fit on and off (usually after a ...

Ex-submariner

•5 years ago

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So far so good...

OK, so back in August I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Since I was already into power walking shorter distances, I started walking into work 2 or 3 times...

OK, so back in August I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Since I was already ...

SkiMonday

Graduate•5 years ago

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I almost hate it now

So I graduated in the beginning of December and was really proud of myself. And I enjoyed nearly every second of the c25k programme. Since then I've ran 3x a...

So I graduated in the beginning of December and was really proud of myself. And ...

Mrun1

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’m exhausted

So... Today was my first run and I generally believed I was going to pass out towards the end. I’ve realised how unhealthy I am and it’s given me the push I...

So... Today was my first run and I generally believed I was going to pass out to...

Chloes23

•5 years ago

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New Years Day Graduation

So pleased to have completed this in 9 weeks and have enjoyed the challenge. Is there anything similar that I can download for a few weeks/month of maintenance...

So pleased to have completed this in 9 weeks and have enjoyed the challenge. Is ...

Trish_S

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Post Graduate Run

I am due to have my first post graduation run tomorrow. Mixed feeling of a great sense of achievement and sadness having finished. Hoping that I can now...

I am due to have my first post graduation run tomorrow. Mixed feeling of a great...

Karenlwarner73

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

New Year New Chalenge..outdoors!!

I graduated on 9th Dec and have been getting 3 runs done per week since. I’m managing 3k regularly now which I’m super pleased as upon graduation I was only...

I graduated on 9th Dec and have been getting 3 runs done per week since. I’m m...

Ceri1969

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R1 done!!

Again!! Felt so good to get out there and start again today 😁😁😁

Honeybee63

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Newby

Hello I’m new here

Sloth60

•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Wk8r2

New year new start

Wk 6 R3 25 minute run

My First Attempt!

Back to it...

Why I run

Runniversary

Few weeks post graduation

WEEK 1 DONE

W1R2

Miss a week

Let’s make this year different

Total beginner!

Ouch

Early bird catches the run-rise 🙏🏽

Week 1

Back from injury

First attempt

Getting back into running.

Week 6 - sudden increase

I made it to 5K!

Starting tomorrow!

So far so good...

I almost hate it now

I’m exhausted

New Years Day Graduation

First Post Graduate Run

New Year New Chalenge..outdoors!!

W1R1 done!!

Newby

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