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Starting week 3!!!

Hey guys, just about to start week 3!! Any advice out there before I go???

BrightAndBeautiful

•4 years ago

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Done it! W9R3 completed

I wouldn't have believed it but finished the programme. Not yet 5k but will get there. Going to start on C25k+ next week and aiming to do a virtual 5k end of...

I wouldn't have believed it but finished the programme. Not yet 5k but will get ...

Struthyb

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 - Complete

I have just completed week 8 run 3 and I am so excited to be starting my final week on Monday (having the weekend off). I never thought I would get this far so...

I have just completed week 8 run 3 and I am so excited to be starting my final w...

Els_runs

Graduate•4 years ago

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20 min post-graduate run

I posted earlier in the week about feeling rubbish for "only" running 20 minutes after graduating 2 days earlier. People on here helped me reframe to -...

I posted earlier in the week about feeling rubbish for "only" running 20 minutes...

PurplePanda42

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sore foot and a numb knee

I have been cracking on with the consolidation runs, running 3 times a week and usually doing 4k, but occasionally moving up to 5k if the run is feeling good....

I have been cracking on with the consolidation runs, running 3 times a week and ...

Jenny115

Graduate•4 years ago

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2nd Consolidation Run

Well I tried to follow all your amazing advice to try and enjoy myself more, I did a running commentary, I tried to sing very badly to the music, I ran very...

Well I tried to follow all your amazing advice to try and enjoy myself more, I d...

runtoeatchocs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Its the Final countdown !

Week 9 Run 1 in the bag ! that took some fight with the gremlins this morning as i had been to the osteopath yesterday and didn't sleep much and was wide awake...

Week 9 Run 1 in the bag ! that took some fight with the gremlins this morning as...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk R1 - again!

Finally! Managed to run all 8 minutes. I’m hoping the sense of achievement comes after the feeling like I’m going to vomit passes 🤣🤣 also that slight incline...

Finally! Managed to run all 8 minutes. I’m hoping the sense of achievement comes...

Lottie74

•4 years ago

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W5R3, go me!

I started C25k 12 weeks ago on 11 May but I’m sat here this morning having my usual cup of tea and feeling very happy that I’ve just completed W5R5. I think...

I started C25k 12 weeks ago on 11 May but I’m sat here this morning having my us...

GillyHep

•4 years ago

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Graduation day 👩🏻‍🎓

So this is the day I’m proud to say that I am now a graduate from C25K!! Yes me!! Sometimes you convince yourself you can’t do things - other times you...

So this is the day I’m proud to say that I am now a graduate from C25K!! Yes me!...

Jnubster

Graduate•4 years ago

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I've done it!

I've only just gone and graduated! I feel so emotional about it. Nine weeks ago I couldn't stumble 90 seconds and I just jogged 30 minutes non stop and covered...

I've only just gone and graduated! I feel so emotional about it. Nine weeks ago ...

Godrevysurf

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anxious but I will give it a go

Haven’t run since the “joys” ( 😢🤪😱) of High School cross country too many years ago than I care to remember. Have lost 10lbs in the last 3 weeks so I know...

Haven’t run since the “joys” ( 😢🤪😱) of High School cross country too many yea...

Hujan

•4 years ago

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Chuffed but still have a stitch

Well....8 weeks ago 1 mins had me puffing. I’ve really had to push myself to get through this with terrible anxiety, sometimes being sick before I leave with...

Well....8 weeks ago 1 mins had me puffing. I’ve really had to push myself to get...

Wally2808

•4 years ago

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Looking ahead

Hi everyone! I'm about to start week 6 tomorrow and, though i know its early days, I'm loving it and even got myself some proper running shoes to keep going 😁...

Hi everyone! I'm about to start week 6 tomorrow and, though i know its early day...

Almare1

•4 years ago

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Week three

Just completed week three run one I go to the gym But have NEVER ever ran. I hope it gets easier! I am enjoying it though

Just completed week three run one I go to the gym But have NEVER ever ran. I hop...

Gymbutnorunner

•4 years ago

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Week 1 2nd run

Done my second run today struggled a bit but pushed through is it ok still to be aching especially the top of my legs ?

Done my second run today struggled a bit but pushed through is it ok still to be...

pipbry

•4 years ago

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Hi

Hi all - just started c25k this week - first 3 runs complete, i did find it tough enough, haven’t ran since i was a kid, so im proud of myself 😆

Hi all - just started c25k this week - first 3 runs complete, i did find it toug...

Leo90

•4 years ago

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The value of good stretching

I’m so pleased ...I managed my 3rd consolidation run. I was a seriously doubtful starter after tweaking my back swimming yesterday morning. After many...

I’m so pleased ...I managed my 3rd consolidation run. I was a seriously doubtful...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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Is 74 too old to start running?

My first post since starting this epic journey! I have taken on board some brilliant advice and enjoyed the good humour and enthusiastic support that the...

My first post since starting this epic journey! I have taken on board some bril...

Blake1921

Graduate•4 years ago

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About myself

Hi my name is Julie Glenton I am 51 and have just joined couch 25k nearly done my first week just trying to lose some weight

Hi my name is Julie Glenton I am 51 and have just joined couch 25k nearly done m...

1969julie

•4 years ago

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Pins and needles?

Had my week 7 run 2 today and even though I slowed down I got a strange pins and needles feeling in my right foot, now I have bad aching right calf pain....

Had my week 7 run 2 today and even though I slowed down I got a strange pins and...

Hanfel

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 started well, and then

After My boo boo 2 weeks ago, I didn't think I would be stepping up to W4R1 yet, but I did. It was hard but strangely I enjoyed it, while running I was...

After My boo boo 2 weeks ago, I didn't think I would be stepping up to W4R1 yet...

topton

•4 years ago

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Weekly Virtual 5k ---- drumming up any interest 👍😀

I've just sent the following to the Admin team.... "There are a few of us who have recently graduated and have started consolidation. I posted earlier on the...

I've just sent the following to the Admin team.... "There are a few of us who h...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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My first 5K!!! 😀

It's over a month since I completed C25K and despite running for 30 minutes I wasn't reaching 5K. But today I decided to change my tactics. I got up really...

It's over a month since I completed C25K and despite running for 30 minutes I wa...

NorfolkWifey

Graduate•4 years ago

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Difference between podcast and app

I’ve completed week 3 run 3, and I’m pleased with how I’m managing, as someone who is very unfit. But there’s a difference between the app and the podcast....

I’ve completed week 3 run 3, and I’m pleased with how I’m managing, as someone w...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Redoing couch to 5K

I completed couch to 5K on 13th May was doing consolidation runs broke arm on 19th May Saw Consultant and said I could start running Have gone back to...

I completed couch to 5K on 13th May was doing consolidation runs broke arm on 19...

Haughton

•4 years ago

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W9R2 ✅

I can’t believe I’ve nearly completed this! Very hot today, 27 degrees at 8am, but I froze my water and it defrosted beautifully on my run. My legs felt quite...

I can’t believe I’ve nearly completed this! Very hot today, 27 degrees at 8am, b...

Elleay

•4 years ago

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41 - 6ft 2" - 20st 12lb - W8R3

Today was my hardest run. As a bit of background, I am fairly heavy chap, and I have found that I've needed to build in extra rest days to properly recover. My...

Today was my hardest run. As a bit of background, I am fairly heavy chap, and I ...

Sedge

Graduate•4 years ago

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Mental Health and Running

I’ve written this post quite a few times now but haven’t found the right words to get my thoughts out... here goes. I suffer with depression, anxiety and...

I’ve written this post quite a few times now but haven’t found the right words t...

Joeys86

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K done, weight loss next!

I completed the C25K in June and am really enjoying running 30 minutes 3 times a week. I appreciate that running doesn’t equal weight loss, but I would like to...

I completed the C25K in June and am really enjoying running 30 minutes 3 times a...

Hidden

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

Starting week 3!!!

Done it! W9R3 completed

Week 8 - Complete

20 min post-graduate run

Sore foot and a numb knee

2nd Consolidation Run

Its the Final countdown !

Wk R1 - again!

W5R3, go me!

Graduation day 👩🏻‍🎓

I've done it!

Anxious but I will give it a go

Chuffed but still have a stitch

Looking ahead

Week three

Week 1 2nd run

Hi

The value of good stretching

Is 74 too old to start running?

About myself

Pins and needles?

Week 4 started well, and then

Weekly Virtual 5k ---- drumming up any interest 👍😀

My first 5K!!! 😀

Difference between podcast and app

Redoing couch to 5K

W9R2 ✅

41 - 6ft 2" - 20st 12lb - W8R3

Mental Health and Running

C25K done, weight loss next!

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