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3k after 2wks off

Just back from my first run after having 2wks off. Managed 3k in 27mins, so my fitness has definitely dropped. 😞 Taking the positives out of it though - I got...

Just back from my first run after having 2wks off. Managed 3k in 27mins, so my f...

Jojoknits

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2... and the sun is shining

So I’m sat here with a freshly brewed coffee, looking at the glorious sunshine and mild breeze and am thinking what great weather to do my W6R2... but oh no, I...

So I’m sat here with a freshly brewed coffee, looking at the glorious sunshine a...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

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A bit of a slog in the Wind

Rain Forecast, again! 😞 Got out early to avoid it. 1st half felt like a slog into a head wind. Picked the pace up, half way, thanks to a tail wind, or it...

Rain Forecast, again! 😞 Got out early to avoid it. 1st half felt like a slog in...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 4 completed

I have completed week 4 of the programme this morning! So please. Any tips for week 5? That 20 min run coming up sure seems a jump. I guess it’s just having...

I have completed week 4 of the programme this morning! So please. Any tips for...

jamessharp87

•4 years ago

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W8 R3 accidentally...!

Fully intended to have a rest day today after yesterday's exertions. Didn't get the best night's sleep due to the heat, and got up feeling a bit sluggish, so...

Fully intended to have a rest day today after yesterday's exertions. Didn't get ...

Cp1965

Graduate•4 years ago

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Give me a G! Give me an R! Give me an A.D.U.A.T.E!!

I've only gone and done it! Final run last night after not having run since Monday. Felt good (mostly) although the humidity was tough. I cannot believe that...

I've only gone and done it! Final run last night after not having run since Mond...

Hayleigh268

Graduate•4 years ago

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Average distances achieved.

I know running time is the objective but to keep my motivation for future runs after wk 9, I would like to know distances people are managing in 30 mins. Saw a...

I know running time is the objective but to keep my motivation for future runs a...

sdu60

Graduate•4 years ago

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Never too late

A 50% heavier + older than when used to run 5/10k. Even tho 50% slower am chuffed in 9 wks have gone from huffing for 100m to 5k. Overtaken by pregnant women...

A 50% heavier + older than when used to run 5/10k. Even tho 50% slower am chuffe...

Amnotaclimbingframe

•4 years ago

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Just Another Manic Run Day

I had planned on a 25min consolidation run and then procrastinated, as you do. Cue crazy rush to contort myself into my Shock Absorber (always fun), set up all...

I had planned on a 25min consolidation run and then procrastinated, as you do. C...

Lula375

Graduate•4 years ago

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Does this ever get easier?

Okay does this ever get any easier? I am running 5k in about 34 minutes but I still struggle to do it. I have done 8 now but the 4th kilometre i find hard and...

Okay does this ever get any easier? I am running 5k in about 34 minutes but I st...

TotalNewbie1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Went off too quick so it was hard from the get go but I did achieve my best pace yet 🎉🎉🎉 My new loud and lairy running shoes made such a difference...

Went off too quick so it was hard from the get go but I did achieve my best pace...

Emvsl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - earliest run yet!

I've finished C25K! I would not have believed this eleven weeks ago when I started, my aim being just to keep myself fit during lockdown. However at week 5...

I've finished C25K! I would not have believed this eleven weeks ago when I start...

Newbie59

Graduate•4 years ago

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Does running ever get a bit easier? I'm on week 9 of the app, so my first 30 minutes run this morning, and it always absolutely kills me,

When does running get easier???

Hedgehogs123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5

I have just run for 20 mins! Finished week 5!! Can hardly believe it! Feeling very proud of myself! 🎉🎉

I have just run for 20 mins! Finished week 5!! Can hardly believe it! Feeling ve...

Salmonpink

•4 years ago

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W7 R3 done!

That was fun...even though I did everything I could to ruin it! I was chugging along fine with 6.5 minutes to go thinking ‘yes I can do this’, checked the app...

That was fun...even though I did everything I could to ruin it! I was chugging a...

Dyfodol

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R2 boom! Ran 5k

I have just ran 5k in just over 30 minutes!!! 💪🏻 It took me 30 minutes and 13 seconds! I’m well chuffed with that. Cos of the heat,I’ve had a few more rest...

I have just ran 5k in just over 30 minutes!!! 💪🏻 It took me 30 minutes and 13 ...

Issywhizz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 2

I really didn't feel that I wanted to go out this morning. I could easily have stayed in bed this morning. I knew that I would feel guilty if I didn't go out...

I really didn't feel that I wanted to go out this morning. I could easily have s...

EThomas

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 😁

After a stressful week ( Redundancy ) this was just what I needed. Even when you feel like the world is crashing down on you , still exercise I say...

After a stressful week ( Redundancy ) this was just what I needed. Even when you...

kerryleannexx

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Newdie

New to this started late at Couch to 5k did for health reasons

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Wow. Wow. Wow 🍾🥳

Good morning fellow runners. Amazing feeling. I've actually completed Couch to 5K. I set myself a goal of actually running 5K this morning. No matter how long...

Good morning fellow runners. Amazing feeling. I've actually completed Couch to 5...

Nervousrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Acid reflux

I get a muscle cramp in shoulders when burping and eating . I do have acid reflux

I get a muscle cramp in shoulders when burping and eating . I do have acid refl...

Lunsk

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Finished Week 9

Excited to be a graduate! Finished Week 9!!!

Lw49

•4 years ago

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W8R2 - treadmilled

I think the two day rest made a big difference to allow me to successfully complete today's run...albeit on the treadmill. Glad to get it completed, but...

I think the two day rest made a big difference to allow me to successfully compl...

FitterFor40

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 10

I downloaded the podcasts c25k+ did the first run today, I thought it was great I’m looking forward to doing it again the day after tomorrow 👍🏃‍♂️😁

I downloaded the podcasts c25k+ did the first run today, I thought it was great ...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

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I completed couch to 5k today 😁😁

Yay I completed couch to 5k !! I feel as proud as I did the day I completed my nursing degree lol. Week one run one I thought I may have needed to call an...

Yay I completed couch to 5k !! I feel as proud as I did the day I completed my n...

Bethw1984

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back pains... am I running wrong?

Hi, Was diagnosed a few years ago with a degenerative disc on the right side on my lower back. I get pains occasionally, but have learnt to live with them......

Hi, Was diagnosed a few years ago with a degenerative disc on the right side on...

Mitchm77

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Consolidation 2

I set off way too quick, which I paid for toward the end with a bit of stitch. I think maybe because it was a new route I hadn’t done before, that and I hadn’t...

I set off way too quick, which I paid for toward the end with a bit of stitch. I...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Graduation badge

Hi there, applied for my graduation badge a couple of weeks ago and it hasn’t arrived yet but maybe I didn’t post in the right place? Thanks

Hi there, applied for my graduation badge a couple of weeks ago and it hasn’t ar...

Lobajo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Success or epic fail?

I have completed the whole 9 weeks and ran for 30 mins. However I was misled into believing that wasn't a successful graduation as not 5K!! I now realise that...

I have completed the whole 9 weeks and ran for 30 mins. However I was misled int...

Target5K65

•4 years ago

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Week2

Hi everyone I had to stay in for the week so I did week 2 walking and jogging on the spot. Is this cheating? I will be back to normal next week and will be...

Hi everyone I had to stay in for the week so I did week 2 walking and jogging on...

Kia12

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

3k after 2wks off

W6R2... and the sun is shining

A bit of a slog in the Wind

Week 4 completed

W8 R3 accidentally...!

Give me a G! Give me an R! Give me an A.D.U.A.T.E!!

Average distances achieved.

Never too late

Just Another Manic Run Day

Does this ever get easier?

Week 9 Run 2

Week 9 Run 3 - earliest run yet!

Does running ever get a bit easier? I'm on week 9 of the app, so my first 30 minutes run this morning, and it always absolutely kills me,

Week 5

W7 R3 done!

W9 R2 boom! Ran 5k

Consolidation run 2

W5R3 😁

Newdie

Wow. Wow. Wow 🍾🥳

Acid reflux

Finished Week 9

W8R2 - treadmilled

Week 10

I completed couch to 5k today 😁😁

Back pains... am I running wrong?

Consolidation 2

Graduation badge

Success or epic fail?

Week2

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