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I ‘ve done it!!

Just come back from completing my W9R3 and it feels great!! Although in 30min I only did 3.2K but with the passage of time and repeated runs I should be able...

Just come back from completing my W9R3 and it feels great!! Although in 30min I ...

Lazyme

Graduate•5 years ago

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Knee problems

So, when I attempted running in the past without any plan or strategy I ended up causing some long-term knee pain/soreness, which stopped me from running...

So, when I attempted running in the past without any plan or strategy I ended up...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Should I do a 5k?

I graduated last year some time I can't even remember then running became one of those things you never have time for. But now slowly but surely I'm getting...

I graduated last year some time I can't even remember then running became one of...

jessieb887

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running for weight loss... (and recovering from a fall off a step-ladder!)

So, here I am about 6 weeks post graduation, having done my super-slower 5km at the end of May and super fast (for me) 2km the other day. Fell off a step...

So, here I am about 6 weeks post graduation, having done my super-slower 5km at ...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

30 Replies

Advice

Hi, I completed C25K at the beginning of May. I’m 53 I’ve been active in some shape or form most of my life but I was never a runner. I just found it boring....

Hi, I completed C25K at the beginning of May. I’m 53 I’ve been active in some s...

Bunnyrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated!

Yesterday i did the last run of couch to 5k I have graduated!

JW001

Graduate•5 years ago

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New Trainers 🥳

Finally had gait analysis done and bought “new shoes” lol! Hoping they’ll be better than what I’ve been wearing so 🤞🏻xx

Finally had gait analysis done and bought “new shoes” lol! Hoping they’ll be bet...

Bluepup1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hello

On week 5 , enjoying it so far , do you think it’s ok to run alternate days and get through the programme quicker ?

On week 5 , enjoying it so far , do you think it’s ok to run alternate days and ...

Runlass

•5 years ago

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Just ran for 25mins OMG completed week 6

This is the longest I have ever ran for. Never thought I could. The 20 mins for last week audio was broken so never did it. Just did interval runs. I wasn’t...

This is the longest I have ever ran for. Never thought I could. The 20 mins for ...

Dachshundluver

Graduate•5 years ago

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What to do if you get a personal message you are not happy about.

There is an ongoing issue with a couple of rogue members who seem to want to use these forums like a dating agency. These people are making a nuisance of...

There is an ongoing issue with a couple of rogue members who seem to want to use...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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YAY ATLAST! I’ve done it!

After threatening to do it for a couple of weeks I finally nailed it! My first sub 30min 5K! I’ve just moved so I’m running on new territory and it isn’t...

After threatening to do it for a couple of weeks I finally nailed it! My first s...

Chris141

Graduate•5 years ago

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Stop start... again

Hello Everyone! I'll start with the bad news.. I'm still on Week 3. I've had severe pain in my hip and leg so have not been able to run consistently. The pain...

Hello Everyone! I'll start with the bad news.. I'm still on Week 3. I've had sev...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Five month break!

Hmmm, about to run again today after a five month break due to injury, illness & life’s circumstances! Am very nervous but keen to start. I was about to start...

Hmmm, about to run again today after a five month break due to injury, illness &...

SueAK

Graduate•5 years ago

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How to run without c25k app?

I finished the programme a couple of weeks ago, i have been running since then but I'm finding it hard to stay motivated. I wasn't using a tracking app before...

I finished the programme a couple of weeks ago, i have been running since then b...

Marigoldseed

Graduate•5 years ago

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First ever post

Never done anything like this before but found it in the app so thought I’d give it a go !!

Never done anything like this before but found it in the app so thought I’d give...

Hidden

•5 years ago

29 Replies

W4R1 Done with extras

Wait, before you read any further it's not what you think. Before I divulge today's run, lets cover the weekend first. Saturday (non run rest day) was my first...

Wait, before you read any further it's not what you think. Before I divulge toda...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1 R2

Ooh.....can’t believe I’m doing this, but something has to change....just realised its me! Feeling good after 2nd session. Congratulations to all who’ve...

Ooh.....can’t believe I’m doing this, but something has to change....just realis...

Maisiemiss

•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

Could not sleep very well last night as a lot going on for me at the moment, so I got up at 5am and did the run at 5.30am. It was lovely to see the sun rise...

Could not sleep very well last night as a lot going on for me at the moment, so ...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

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Coming to an end.

Had ten days off on holiday and got back in the gym for my w8r2 on Friday. A bit of a killer! I think I shall redo the three w8 runs before I progress onto...

Had ten days off on holiday and got back in the gym for my w8r2 on Friday. A bi...

mefein

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Smashed it!

After being worried about not having run for a week, I've only gone and completed week 6! I really enjoyed it too which was a bonus.

After being worried about not having run for a week, I've only gone and complete...

Percyp73

Graduate•5 years ago

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🥳🥳👍🏼🥳 W5 R3

Week 5 run three completed!!! Dreading this one, convinced I wouldn’t do it. The first ten minutes were a real struggle and then something just clicked and at...

Week 5 run three completed!!! Dreading this one, convinced I wouldn’t do it. The...

purplemoose2

•5 years ago

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Week9 Run 3 ✅ - I’ve graduated! 😆🎉🎈🏃🏻‍♀️

After waking up in a panic after dreaming someone had hidden my running gear, I was relieved it was only a dream! If someone had told me a few months ago I’d...

After waking up in a panic after dreaming someone had hidden my running gear, I ...

JaniceG68

Graduate•5 years ago

16 Replies

I don't know

Just completed r3 w8 after a week off whilst on holiday in Cornwall it was tough beginning to wonder why I'm doing this not really enjoying anymore and...

Just completed r3 w8 after a week off whilst on holiday in Cornwall it was toug...

Netty2

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Week 5 Run 3 -DONE!!!

Did I really just run for 20 minutes without stopping? Yes, I did. I’m still not entirely sure how I did that as it seems a bit of a blur, but here I am,...

Did I really just run for 20 minutes without stopping? Yes, I did. I’m still n...

NewRunner4

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Week 5 Run 2 Heavy Legs

Well this morning was a slog, couldn’t find a rhythm and as I started the 2nd 8 minutes realised it was because it felt as if I was wearing concrete shoes!...

Well this morning was a slog, couldn’t find a rhythm and as I started the 2nd 8 ...

missanticrowd

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

At it again

Going to have to go back to week 1 as I haven’t run in months. My various mental health issues have gotten on top of me and I lost the will to keep going. As I...

Going to have to go back to week 1 as I haven’t run in months. My various mental...

Luthor82

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Week 1

Started c25k today and having never run since I was a kid it killed me but I completed the first session and feel good for starting. I know this is a stupid...

Started c25k today and having never run since I was a kid it killed me but I com...

1985lad

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Wk6 over and feeling the buzz

Well here I am, this morning finished wk6 and just beginning to finally get the buzz 😁. I found my rhythm and was surprised that no aches appeared in the...

Well here I am, this morning finished wk6 and just beginning to finally get the...

Meepmum

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Finally... The elusive 5k distance a month after graduation

The forum stresses that the programme is 30 mins running or 5k, but I was still a little disappointed to only be running about 3k on graduation a month ago...

The forum stresses that the programme is 30 mins running or 5k, but I was still ...

RunRC

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

Consolidation w2 r1

Two things happened last week, I pledged 5k in jaojao's run and my youngest told me he would do the junior park run in August (2k) when we are in the UK....

Two things happened last week, I pledged 5k in jaojao's run and my youngest tol...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

I ‘ve done it!!

Knee problems

Should I do a 5k?

Running for weight loss... (and recovering from a fall off a step-ladder!)

Advice

Graduated!

New Trainers 🥳

Hello

Just ran for 25mins OMG completed week 6

What to do if you get a personal message you are not happy about.

YAY ATLAST! I’ve done it!

Stop start... again

Five month break!

How to run without c25k app?

First ever post

W4R1 Done with extras

W1 R2

Week 1 Run 2

Coming to an end.

Smashed it!

🥳🥳👍🏼🥳 W5 R3

Week9 Run 3 ✅ - I’ve graduated! 😆🎉🎈🏃🏻‍♀️

I don't know

Week 5 Run 3 -DONE!!!

Week 5 Run 2 Heavy Legs

At it again

Week 1

Wk6 over and feeling the buzz

Finally... The elusive 5k distance a month after graduation

Consolidation w2 r1

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