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Week 1 Run 1 done

Started that’s the first hurdle, it wasn’t to bad. See how I feel tomorrow 😂 Looking forward to the next run.

Started that’s the first hurdle, it wasn’t to bad. See how I feel tomorrow 😂 Lo...

19Nomad85

•5 years ago

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Couch to 5K after spinal injury

I broke my back and sustained a spinal injury in 2013 and although I managed to learn to walk again, I have nerve damage in both legs. Running wasn't really on...

I broke my back and sustained a spinal injury in 2013 and although I managed to ...

BrokenBack2013

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Menorca

We have found a nice route for our run tomorrow

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5

How did my fellow week 4 runners get on? Has anyone done their first week 5 yet? Love to know! 🏃‍♀️😊

How did my fellow week 4 runners get on? Has anyone done their first week 5 yet?...

Couchfunky

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R3 - a funny old run.

Since the first week I’ve been extending my warmup walk by 5 minutes, which has also taken out the uphill part of my run and it’s been working a treat....

Since the first week I’ve been extending my warmup walk by 5 minutes, which has ...

NearlyMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2 R1

My 4th run/walk today Increasing to a minute and a half felt fine I was consciously slower as I was worried about it a bit but kept going along fine

My 4th run/walk today Increasing to a minute and a half felt fine I was consci...

CastlingChris

•5 years ago

14 Replies

One run to go!

W9R2 done. I plan to finish the program on Wednesday -- which, more importantly, is my son's first day of sixth grade at a new school. (Please, universe,...

W9R2 done. I plan to finish the program on Wednesday -- which, more importantly,...

Perygl

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

W3r1

Bloody hell!! Apparently I can run for 3 minutes!! Who knew? Seriously this plan is amazing. If I never ran another step I have smashed all my pre conceptions...

Bloody hell!! Apparently I can run for 3 minutes!! Who knew? Seriously this plan...

Veganlynz

Graduate•5 years ago

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What is Your Week ? September...Week 1🌞☔

Hello runners:) Here we are at the beginning, ( nearly) of a new month! I am so sorry that I am a day late with this post!! I had a great start to September...

Hello runners:) Here we are at the beginning, ( nearly) of a new month! I am so ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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Week Hiatus

Sooo I’ve been in Wales the past week and so was unable to do any running. Before you ask why I couldn’t...I climbed a MOUNTAIN 😂 mount snowdon, I zip lined...

Sooo I’ve been in Wales the past week and so was unable to do any running. Befor...

Emolie

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Knee pain - should I stop running?

Hi there, I’ve just come back from holiday where I was lucky enough to get some good 3- 5k runs in every few days. Was feeling pretty good. But I’ve had knee...

Hi there, I’ve just come back from holiday where I was lucky enough to get some ...

Opalrunner

•5 years ago

4 Replies

W3R2

Did my run around the woods today, hills and all!! Took it very slow on the hills but loved every minute. I return to work tomorrow following an ill health...

Did my run around the woods today, hills and all!! Took it very slow on the hill...

Hj27

•5 years ago

8 Replies

September 2019 Graduation Badges...

Pinch Punch, Not quite the first of the Month! So , so sorry for the delay... I had a Race yesterday, and was in a field, in a caravan for three days, with...

Pinch Punch, Not quite the first of the Month! So , so sorry for the delay... I ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

238 Replies

Week 9 Run 3 ❤️ FINISHED!

I never thought in a million years I'd be writing that I'd completed C25K! Not only completed, but with 3 consecutive 5K's in Week 9! I am elated! I want to...

I never thought in a million years I'd be writing that I'd completed C25K! Not o...

AliHC

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25K benefits besides running

Went to North Wales last week. Didn't run (my bad), BUT we did climb Snowdon, walk 5k to Swallow Falls in Betws-y-Coed, spend an hour on an underground...

Went to North Wales last week. Didn't run (my bad), BUT we did climb Snowdon, ...

bananahead

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

C25K Podcast?

I'm seeing a lot about a C25K Podcast. Is this available on Spotify, and what do I search for please?! Thank you!

I'm seeing a lot about a C25K Podcast. Is this available on Spotify, and what do...

AmyPrev28

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Wk 7 run 2 completed

Cant believe im already at week 7. I have surprised myself. This is what run 2 of week 7 looked like for me.

Cant believe im already at week 7. I have surprised myself. This is what run 2 o...

Coupeturbo

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W1R1

I made it! Got up early today and started this personal challenge. And what can I say? I really liked it, it wasn't too dauting even though I have never ever...

I made it! Got up early today and started this personal challenge. And what can ...

Kmcc1970

•5 years ago

2 Replies

How do I get the Graduate badge?? So excited!!

Have just finally finished the Couch to 5K!! Was a bit of a slog & I definitely do it at slower than a snails pace but am very excited to have finished!!

Have just finally finished the Couch to 5K!! Was a bit of a slog & I definitely ...

Newbeg60

Graduate•5 years ago

16 Replies

Am I to slow

Hi all am I jogging to slowly I am a 55 year old overweight man however after a diagnosis of diabetes I have managed to loose 9 stone in around 10 months I...

Hi all am I jogging to slowly I am a 55 year old overweight man however after a ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

29 Replies

Finally made it!!! Just finished W9R3!! Can't believe it!!Thanks for all the motivating comments throughout!!So appreciated!

I can't quite believe it! I've just finished W9R3!! Took me much longer than 9 weeks, lots of repeats! But I've finally done it! 60 year old me, always hated...

I can't quite believe it! I've just finished W9R3!! Took me much longer than 9 w...

Newbeg60

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R1

I have just done my first run of W9 it was tough but I managed it. I go on holiday Wednesday for 2 weeks and have been advised it’s not safe to run in Sorrento...

I have just done my first run of W9 it was tough but I managed it. I go on holid...

PurlHedgehog

•5 years ago

17 Replies

W5R2

Can’t believe after a month I can now run for 8 minutes!! 😁 A bit daunted about the huge leap to run 3 though, 20 minutes! 😱 I will maybe will have to think...

Can’t believe after a month I can now run for 8 minutes!! 😁 A bit daunted about...

Sonia52

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Wk1 2nd run!

Just completed run2 of wk1 after completing run1 yesterday. I'm running every day mon-fri with 1 or 2 rest days over the weekend (depending on how I feel)....

Just completed run2 of wk1 after completing run1 yesterday. I'm running every da...

Elceee

•5 years ago

8 Replies

New to the community

Just signed up here at the beginning of week 7. It's been amazing so far. Ran my first ever 3k yesterday and feeling so proud. It's hard to believe that just 6...

Just signed up here at the beginning of week 7. It's been amazing so far. Ran my...

Archerygoddess

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

W4R1

Yesterday morning I did my first 5km fun run and my first run of W4.... I found using the C25K program really helped me and I found having others around me...

Yesterday morning I did my first 5km fun run and my first run of W4.... I found ...

tiggs1

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Tips for finding a route whilst abroad?

Quickie question for you lovely people: at the end of the month I'm off on holiday for a week and I'd love to keep up my running whilst I'm away. Do you have...

Quickie question for you lovely people: at the end of the month I'm off on holid...

AndrewMo

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

W7R1 and I survived

Another day, another successful run. This one was a little difficult to say the least though. Just after half way, when I turned for home, my legs were telling...

Another day, another successful run. This one was a little difficult to say the ...

AndrewMo

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Running after injury

Well just 4 runs away from completing the c25k I slipped on holiday and sustained a pilon injury to my right leg. I've only read doom and gloom on the...

Well just 4 runs away from completing the c25k I slipped on holiday and sustaine...

Rubyboo

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Smashed it

That’s what my app says after completing W4:R3 My heart is singing along with Johnny Mathis ‘Wonderful Wonderful’ It’s a beautiful day here on the NE coast....

That’s what my app says after completing W4:R3 My heart is singing along with Jo...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

28 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2019

Week 1 Run 1 done

Couch to 5K after spinal injury

Menorca

Week 5

W4R3 - a funny old run.

W2 R1

One run to go!

W3r1

What is Your Week ? September...Week 1🌞☔

Week Hiatus

Knee pain - should I stop running?

W3R2

September 2019 Graduation Badges...

Week 9 Run 3 ❤️ FINISHED!

C25K benefits besides running

C25K Podcast?

Wk 7 run 2 completed

W1R1

How do I get the Graduate badge?? So excited!!

Am I to slow

Finally made it!!! Just finished W9R3!! Can't believe it!!Thanks for all the motivating comments throughout!!So appreciated!

W9R1

W5R2

Wk1 2nd run!

New to the community

W4R1

Tips for finding a route whilst abroad?

W7R1 and I survived

Running after injury

Smashed it

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