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Week 5

So I was ill for a while so decided to redo week 4, yesterday I did the first run of week 5 and found it quite har. Do you think I should redo week 4 again...

So I was ill for a while so decided to redo week 4, yesterday I did the first ru...

Run01

•5 years ago

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Runny nose !

I always get a runny nose when I run. It’s a real pain. I thought it was normal but my husband doesn’t have a problem. Any one else have the same annoyance ?

I always get a runny nose when I run. It’s a real pain. I thought it was normal ...

Bunnyrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Park Run

My goal when I started C25K was to do a park run, and I did my first this morning. I’m not fast. Did the 5k in 42 minutes. It was hard but was great to be in...

My goal when I started C25K was to do a park run, and I did my first this mornin...

TeacherWendy

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9 R3 🏆

Feeling proper chuffed with myself! 🏆⭐️

Sconepal

Graduate•5 years ago

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First park run, first 5k

So a month after graduating I've just done my first park run. Now I'm slow, really slow, and never got anywhere near 5k in 30 mins. Since graduating I've had a...

So a month after graduating I've just done my first park run. Now I'm slow, real...

Gwenllian1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling deflated

I’m on W6R1. I haven’t run for nearly two weeks due to a busy holiday then moving house. Since I started C25K I have had someone to watch my two children (1yr...

I’m on W6R1. I haven’t run for nearly two weeks due to a busy holiday then movin...

EmzH

•5 years ago

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Yee-hi I’ve done it!!

Feeling so proud -I graduated today-I’m 58 and have Rheumatoid Arthritis. So pleased I took the first step nine weeks ago. And really glad that my husband...

Feeling so proud -I graduated today-I’m 58 and have Rheumatoid Arthritis. So ple...

Jadamski

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Week 7 in the bag

To all those who like me struggled to run 2/3/5 mins and yet find themselves here week 7 done !! still having a slight mental battle you can do this ! I...

To all those who like me struggled to run 2/3/5 mins and yet find themselves her...

emmat7

•5 years ago

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Ankle pain

I am in need of some advice. I completed w8r3 on Monday and was due to start week 9 on Thursday however my ankle has been so sore I could hardly walk on it let...

I am in need of some advice. I completed w8r3 on Monday and was due to start wee...

Firsttimerunner89

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 2, 1 more run until graduation!!

Can't really believe I'm at this stage! As a non nearly 63 year old runner this programme is simply amazing 😊 Final run on Tuesday morning with my husband...

Can't really believe I'm at this stage! As a non nearly 63 year old runner this...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hit a wall, so depressed

I think I have to go back several steps. I graduated towards the end of last year and after a bit of a Christmas break I got back into my 5k three-times-a-week...

I think I have to go back several steps. I graduated towards the end of last yea...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Treadmill V Outdoor Run

Hello lovely runners, I’m just about to start week 5. So far I’ve been doing the programme at home on the treadmill as I don’t feel comfortable enough yet to...

Hello lovely runners, I’m just about to start week 5. So far I’ve been doing the...

AnnaHod

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6 R3

About to embark on the last W6 run. Have found the whole Couch to 5k a revelation and still can’t quite believe it’s happening! The last 2 runs (W6 1 and 2)...

About to embark on the last W6 run. Have found the whole Couch to 5k a revelatio...

vdox

•5 years ago

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Back to pounding the pavements 🙏

Been on the IC for two weeks after hurting the old hamstring on a dog walk 🙄 so back to it on Monday but I’m going to have to back track a bit, physio...

Been on the IC for two weeks after hurting the old hamstring on a dog walk 🙄 so...

Runners

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4/R1 Oh. My. Days!

That was hard, I was nearly crying on that first 5 minutes. That's the biggest jump so far. I have so much respect for anyone doing this, I was thinking of you...

That was hard, I was nearly crying on that first 5 minutes. That's the biggest j...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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I finally did it 👍

So today I finally completed the couch to 5k programme! There was honestly no better feeling than to complete it! ☺️

So today I finally completed the couch to 5k programme! There was honestly no be...

creativesquirrel

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3 Repeat

Thank you so much for all the advice. I slowed it right down, enrolled a friend for moral support, and plodded it out this morning. I just felt better about...

Thank you so much for all the advice. I slowed it right down, enrolled a friend ...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Repeating a week

This may seem like a silly question but how do you repeat a week on the app? Do you just tap on the the icon and it repeats or do you have to delete and start...

This may seem like a silly question but how do you repeat a week on the app? Do ...

Astonechat

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling rough

I’ve been ploughing through C25k and have done the second run of week seven, I should’ve done my third run yesterday but put it off as I’ve got a grotty head...

I’ve been ploughing through C25k and have done the second run of week seven, I s...

jaybrass73

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Pam's first run

First run in about 2 years, so pleased. So determined to carry on x

Pammie12345

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Laura says I’m a runner now!

Week 6 run 3 done 😀 really pleased. Can’t believe the progress the plan helps you make. It’s hard but so rewarding. Thanks for all the tips and...

Week 6 run 3 done 😀 really pleased. Can’t believe the progress the plan helps y...

Stottygirl

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

W4R1

I was thinking this would be the one that floored me. Kicked me back into touch and teach me I’m no runner.... but I did it! I can’t believe it - but I did...

I was thinking this would be the one that floored me. Kicked me back into touch ...

WarGamesWiddow

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Just started

Morning all. I’ve never understood the enjoyment of running. When ever I’ve previously thought about running, and start a new diet, a new me, I always fail....

Morning all. I’ve never understood the enjoyment of running. When ever I’ve pre...

Runner85

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Week 4 completed!

I completed Week 4 this morning! I might've accidently pushed myself a bit too hard for the first two runs because the last two runs were harder and more...

I completed Week 4 this morning! I might've accidently pushed myself a bit too h...

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Thinking of giving up

I’m up to Week 2 Run 2. Next step is Run 3 but I’ve been away for 3 days and have eaten unhealthily throughout. I’m back home and my plan was to get back to...

I’m up to Week 2 Run 2. Next step is Run 3 but I’ve been away for 3 days and hav...

MarybellM

•5 years ago

39 Replies

Boing Boing Tigger week 5 run1

So, with these ere new running shoes it was much more comfortable than my previous weeks using my trusty converse sneakers however that must be rather obvious....

So, with these ere new running shoes it was much more comfortable than my previo...

Mullinz

Graduate•5 years ago

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R1W8 - First Park Run In Maryborough Queensland completed!

Feeling very pleased to have done this run as part of a Park Run. Felt strange being with so many other runners but I found it helped me to manage my pace...

Feeling very pleased to have done this run as part of a Park Run. Felt strange b...

RunMitchRun

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Bridge to 10K

How do I find this?

Chocomom

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Knee pain...

Hiya everyone, first time posting!! I'm just about to begin week four but the last two runs I've been having some pain in my knees... I've woken up this...

Hiya everyone, first time posting!! I'm just about to begin week four but the la...

MarciaAllen

•5 years ago

8 Replies

W9R3

Finished it!! I only managed 4.8k though so have decided to repeat this run next week for my 3 runs but + 1 minute .....see if I can get to 5K .....then...

Finished it!! I only managed 4.8k though so have decided to repeat this run next...

SharsX

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Week 5

Runny nose !

First Park Run

W9 R3 🏆

First park run, first 5k

Feeling deflated

Yee-hi I’ve done it!!

Week 7 in the bag

Ankle pain

Week 9 run 2, 1 more run until graduation!!

Hit a wall, so depressed

Treadmill V Outdoor Run

W6 R3

Back to pounding the pavements 🙏

W4/R1 Oh. My. Days!

I finally did it 👍

W6R3 Repeat

Repeating a week

Feeling rough

Pam's first run

Laura says I’m a runner now!

W4R1

Just started

Week 4 completed!

Thinking of giving up

Boing Boing Tigger week 5 run1

R1W8 - First Park Run In Maryborough Queensland completed!

Bridge to 10K

Knee pain...

W9R3

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