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Tough one tonight but kept going

Sometimes the difficult runs are almost as satisfying as the easier/faster ones. Today's was hard work, right from the start- but I didn't stop till the 28...

Sometimes the difficult runs are almost as satisfying as the easier/faster ones....

Parky88

Graduate•4 years ago

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First time

I just had my first run and it was exhausting to say the least, but i felt great afterwards. Great app for lazy people like myself who can't be bothered to go...

I just had my first run and it was exhausting to say the least, but i felt great...

Ayob_hafaf

•4 years ago

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W4R1

Hi there! New to clinch to 5k community just started week 4 and finished run 1. The 5 mins were tough but for through them ok felt brilliant afterwards!!

Hi there! New to clinch to 5k community just started week 4 and finished run 1. ...

Lara22

•4 years ago

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Couch to 5 for a dog

Last September I got another rescue dog. I was advised not to start him running until he is one. His estimated birthday is Friday and I am thinking of starting...

Last September I got another rescue dog. I was advised not to start him running ...

adyimp

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R2 Tougher

Well just finished and that was not my best run, worst so far, feeling good for getting through it. Calves feeling a bit stiff, breathing way to shallow and...

Well just finished and that was not my best run, worst so far, feeling good for ...

T2runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hold me accountable please 🤨

How are you all? I hope you’ve all had a great week so far. I have had a lazy week so far and haven’t pushed myself to get out there and run since Saturday....

How are you all? I hope you’ve all had a great week so far. I have had a lazy ...

Bluecat9

•4 years ago

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W5 R2

Yes, omg hard though

UBFittie

•4 years ago

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W5R1

Enjoyed this run 😀

D48P

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 done!!!!!!!

Hi all Thank you all for the advice that you have given. It was a real help! So i just finished week 3 run 1, and was able to run the two 3 minutes section...

Hi all Thank you all for the advice that you have given. It was a real help! So...

Mouse116

•4 years ago

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When the going gets tough...

the tough get going! W4R2 second half of the run into a strong wind and up hill - but - I did it without stopping! There may have been a little cursing though...

the tough get going! W4R2 second half of the run into a strong wind and up hill ...

L62B

Graduate•4 years ago

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My first running experience!

This is my first post here, and so far I am amazed and pleased that I have got this far. A lot of mental preparation went into even going out and buying some...

This is my first post here, and so far I am amazed and pleased that I have got t...

Lesaspie

Graduate•4 years ago

35 Replies

Checking in and weight loss

Hey Everybody, I’m continuing to consolidate before starting the bridge to 10k next week, mostly doing 30 minute runs but mixing it up by tacking bits on the...

Hey Everybody, I’m continuing to consolidate before starting the bridge to 10k n...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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So finally achieved W3R1

So today was the day I got back 'on it' and went out for r1 of w3 after my stressed out rant on here last week about not going for a run for 5 days! So after...

So today was the day I got back 'on it' and went out for r1 of w3 after my stre...

Beginnermum

•4 years ago

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W1R5 complete!

Done done done done. Apologies, but I am so shocked at sticking with this program. Yeah to everyone who is just starting out. Allow yourself to be slow and...

Done done done done. Apologies, but I am so shocked at sticking with this progra...

dieOR5k

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Managed another 20 minutes

Went out this morning thank goodness. Lashing down now and very windy too. Only managed 20 minutes before pain in ankle /Achilles struck. Going to physio again...

Went out this morning thank goodness. Lashing down now and very windy too. Only ...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Thank you

... For all the advice and support, just completed w3r1. It was hard and I really was in the mood at first but I made it. It really helped looking at the...

... For all the advice and support, just completed w3r1. It was hard and I reall...

Songstrez

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Top of the world

Beautiful day on the south coast, sunny and breezy and not to cold, so we went to the top of the South Downs, we walked, then went through the trails in the...

Beautiful day on the south coast, sunny and breezy and not to cold, so we went t...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

25 Replies

Week one complete ✅

Final run of week one done this lunchtime 👏🏻 This one felt nearly as hard as the first one 🤣 I think I am accidentally running faster now I’ve got the hang...

Final run of week one done this lunchtime 👏🏻 This one felt nearly as hard as t...

Midwife91

•4 years ago

8 Replies

3rd Run done

3rd run done this morning, 2nd week starts Friday 😀

Footsy

•4 years ago

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Motivation needed

Hi guys I'm new to the site and just needed a bit of motivation please. I lost 4 stone two years ago and it's slowly creeping back on (about a sone and a...

Hi guys I'm new to the site and just needed a bit of motivation please. I lost 4...

Shelly1272

•4 years ago

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It REALLY works !

Not sure where the urge to run came from (now retired in early sixties!) but Thanks to C25k I’m very glad it did. At the outset I doubted I’d...

Not sure where the urge to run came from (now retired in early sixties!) but Tha...

JoggingBear

Graduate•4 years ago

14 Replies

Wk 4 run 1

Wk 4 run 1 done this morning. Certainly felt the huge difference from last week but managed it. Some hip pain which is likely arthritis as I’ve had minor...

Wk 4 run 1 done this morning. Certainly felt the huge difference from last week ...

Ferrygirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Bangalore

No, that’s not a summary of my love life, but thanks for the optimism. It’s a place. In India. It looks like I have to go there. I’m not happy about it. And...

No, that’s not a summary of my love life, but thanks for the optimism. It’s a p...

PaulS83

•4 years ago

32 Replies

1st Consolidation Run

Up and out this morning to do my first consolidation run. I’d partly convinced myself that I wouldn’t be able to do it without the programme but quickly gave...

Up and out this morning to do my first consolidation run. I’d partly convinced m...

Redvic97

Graduate•4 years ago

16 Replies

C25k take 3/ Wk4r3

Well this is where the serious stuff starts now!! I’ve done it before so I know I can do it again. Today felt really good and I was tempted to push on at the...

Well this is where the serious stuff starts now!! I’ve done it before so I know ...

limberlou

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Round Two

This is my second time round of doing the couch to 5k. When i completed it back in November/December, I felt like an accomplished runner and i was going to...

This is my second time round of doing the couch to 5k. When i completed it back ...

SJS69

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Beginnings

So I thought I need to get in some kind of shape improve my well being. I found c25k liked the way it starts from scratch which is just what I needed. On w4r3...

So I thought I need to get in some kind of shape improve my well being. I found ...

finney123

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Change One Thing

Morning Gang - Hope you all sticking with it now we are past quitters day (19th Jan). The mornings are starting to get lighter, albeit slightly chillier at the...

Morning Gang - Hope you all sticking with it now we are past quitters day (19th ...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•4 years ago

11 Replies

W5R3 completed

Well, it was a challenge. I found the first 10 minutes the hardest, and weirdly found that at the end of the 20, I could have just kept going. I resisted...

Well, it was a challenge. I found the first 10 minutes the hardest, and weirdly...

layzellm

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

How often to run

How often do you need to run to increase stamina? Every day? Every other day? Is twice a week enough? Is it better to try to lengthen strides? Feel like I’m...

How often do you need to run to increase stamina? Every day? Every other day? I...

Archieandme

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Tough one tonight but kept going

First time

W4R1

Couch to 5 for a dog

W3R2 Tougher

Hold me accountable please 🤨

W5 R2

W5R1

Week 3 run 1 done!!!!!!!

When the going gets tough...

My first running experience!

Checking in and weight loss

So finally achieved W3R1

W1R5 complete!

Managed another 20 minutes

Thank you

Top of the world

Week one complete ✅

3rd Run done

Motivation needed

It REALLY works !

Wk 4 run 1

Bangalore

1st Consolidation Run

C25k take 3/ Wk4r3

Round Two

Beginnings

Change One Thing

W5R3 completed

How often to run

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