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Week 2 run 3

Wasn’t looking forward to this one, had about an hours sleep so I was feeling tired and groggy but the the sun was shining and this was to be my last run along...

Wasn’t looking forward to this one, had about an hours sleep so I was feeling ti...

Phoenix010

•4 years ago

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Excuses or right?

I have not been out for over a week now. I was using my commute time to exercise but now asked to return to work! Luckily I’m teaching on line now from next...

I have not been out for over a week now. I was using my commute time to exercise...

Nannalaine

•4 years ago

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I Did It

I’ve just completed week 9 run 3. Can’t believe it! Every run, I get a tiny bit faster. Long way to go until I manage 5K. Slow and steady.

I’ve just completed week 9 run 3. Can’t believe it! Every run, I get a tiny bit ...

Puffingpanter

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed W1R3

I have been fairly active all my life & recently not been able to while recovering from a head injury that made me wonder if I would get back to normal...

I have been fairly active all my life & recently not been able to while recoveri...

Buzzbeebh

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK7 R1

Hi everyone So I completed this run yesterday 😊. It was the hardest one so far. Had a few phone issues at the start and Laura was so quiet I had to check the...

Hi everyone So I completed this run yesterday 😊. It was the hardest one so far...

Tigerbear1

Graduate•4 years ago

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After week 9?

Hey guys, just wondering if there’s an nhs plan to continue after week 9 of C25K??

Hey guys, just wondering if there’s an nhs plan to continue after week 9 of C25K...

BrightAndBeautiful

•4 years ago

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Bushy Park Motivation

Hi - I did a version of Couch to 5k about 5 years ago in my forties. I’m now hooked on Parkrun (or was, until lockdown) and would love to support anyone aiming...

Hi - I did a version of Couch to 5k about 5 years ago in my forties. I’m now hoo...

etwickenham

•4 years ago

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I’ve done it!!

So I graduated tonight with my 8 year old son, cycling along side me. Such a wonderful moment ( it was his 1st cycle with me running having only learnt to...

So I graduated tonight with my 8 year old son, cycling along side me. Such a won...

Pokemon2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R1 much better!

Went back to my usual route today and although it’s a bit uphill in parts I was much happier. For one thing I had the entire area to myself, not a soul there....

Went back to my usual route today and although it’s a bit uphill in parts I was ...

Moomin63

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week1 run2

Only my second run and my shin bones are in agony! Any advice? I can’t give up, please tell me there’s something I can do to prevent shin pain

Only my second run and my shin bones are in agony! Any advice? I can’t give u...

DisneyLover74

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3

Feeling really positive about graduating next week, yet I also feel like i am just going to do the extra 2 mins running and just feel more tired, rather than...

Feeling really positive about graduating next week, yet I also feel like i am ju...

Dorian1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Oh man!!!! That was exhilarating - once it was over hahahaha. There was no drama, just a trot in the countryside and I finished with a huge grin on my face....

Oh man!!!! That was exhilarating - once it was over hahahaha. There was no dram...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3

Hi all, did my 25min run today, and feel so good about it. I really didn't think I would be able to do this, but I did! I'm still sticking with the park, and...

Hi all, did my 25min run today, and feel so good about it. I really didn't thi...

Juliepooh69

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yippee 😀

Well, I’ve now completed my Wk9 , 5K run twice this week and it feels great... what made it even greater this evening was my 8 year old son who cycled along...

Well, I’ve now completed my Wk9 , 5K run twice this week and it feels great... w...

Pokemon2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pre / post run superstitions, rituals, regimes

Hi there, Does anybody have any things they do EVERY TIME pre or post run? For example; I wear the same two t-shirts in rotation (I do wash them! 😊) I...

Hi there, Does anybody have any things they do EVERY TIME pre or post run? Fo...

Run_Matty_Run

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk8r2 completed

Well... I never thought I would get to this point but I can now see myself finishing. I’m not fast and certainly not pretty but I’m getting there. I rarely...

Well... I never thought I would get to this point but I can now see myself finis...

Hayles8

•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

This was actually an enjoyable run. I tried out a slightly different (and slightly longer -4.6k) route today and that helped with motivation and stamina I...

This was actually an enjoyable run. I tried out a slightly different (and slight...

Yellowteacher34

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running when pregnant

Hello, I have just found out a few weeks agoI'm pregnant again, around 6 weeks and I want to keep on running. I wondered if anyone else has done this and had...

Hello, I have just found out a few weeks agoI'm pregnant again, around 6 weeks a...

Cass746

Graduate•4 years ago

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What are 4 steps in in breathing tip

Week 2 breathing tip When Laura talks about counting 4 steps does she mean LRLRLRLR or LRLR

Week 2 breathing tip When Laura talks about counting 4 steps does she mean LRLRL...

Nannie_Anne

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 - I did it!!!!!

As ever the first few mins were the hardest for me, but once I settled into my rhythm and switched my brain and head off, and my inner tortoise on, I just kept...

As ever the first few mins were the hardest for me, but once I settled into my r...

carolinestanford

Graduate•4 years ago

29 Replies

Week 2 Run 1

Hi, thought I would join in, and share my experiences so far. It took me nearly 3 weeks to get through week 1. The main problem was my route. I am in rural...

Hi, thought I would join in, and share my experiences so far. It took me nearly ...

horrorpaws

Graduate•4 years ago

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👍🏻 Completed wk5 r3 - whoop whoop

Sorry Mezziejay... have a meeting early tomorrow so as soon as hubby came home I went out this evening. It started off quite eventful during the 5 min warm...

Sorry Mezziejay... have a meeting early tomorrow so as soon as hubby came home I...

JulesL69

Graduate•4 years ago

11 Replies

Week - Six, Run - Three: Complete! 🦾

This run was sponsored by sticking to the script & the Rocky IV OST. I feel like a million dollars Matt

This run was sponsored by sticking to the script & the Rocky IV OST. I feel li...

Run_Matty_Run

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Loved it today!

I'm beginning to think although I might be a morning person mainly, I'm definitely an afternoon runner, which is a bit of a surprise to me! I'm really enjoying...

I'm beginning to think although I might be a morning person mainly, I'm definite...

Scout37

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

40th birthday and week 9 run 2

Good evening to everyone. Run 2 of week 9 complete on my 40th birthday, was a good run. Looking forward to sat for the 3rd and final of the Week to complete...

Good evening to everyone. Run 2 of week 9 complete on my 40th birthday, was a g...

Rustytin

Graduate•4 years ago

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One run left ...

So after a ‘meh’ start to Wk9 - 30min run earlier in the week, I totally smashed run2 - 4.06 Km in 32 mins. I have one run left then I graduate, never ever...

So after a ‘meh’ start to Wk9 - 30min run earlier in the week, I totally smashed...

IngridKW

Graduate•4 years ago

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2d Consolidation Run: 8x1 intermittent speed running

This one was boring, I think I got used to running without being stopped. I used the intermittent speed running exercise from the Nike App and I couln't listen...

This one was boring, I think I got used to running without being stopped. I used...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Week 8 & at a standstill!

I started week 8 ten days ago and since than I haven’t managed to get out for a run. Various things have come up and the weather wasn’t great either (excuses...

I started week 8 ten days ago and since than I haven’t managed to get out for a...

Rkip34

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie and missed a week , help!

Im a newbie Missed a week due to work so feeling exhausted , hoping to get back on it next week. Feeling frustrated x

Im a newbie Missed a week due to work so feeling exhausted , hoping to get back ...

Gem1312

•4 years ago

5 Replies

W6/R1 - mixed feelings

Hi everyone So I went out at lunchtime today which I quite liked, usually it’s first thing but as I work at home these days, I didn’t even think about...

Hi everyone So I went out at lunchtime today which I quite liked, usually it’s ...

Sussex13

Graduate•4 years ago

23 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2020

Week 2 run 3

Excuses or right?

I Did It

Completed W1R3

WK7 R1

After week 9?

Bushy Park Motivation

I’ve done it!!

W7R1 much better!

Week1 run2

Week 8 Run 3

W5R3 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

W6R3

Yippee 😀

Pre / post run superstitions, rituals, regimes

Wk8r2 completed

Week 7 run 1

Running when pregnant

What are 4 steps in in breathing tip

Week 5 run 3 - I did it!!!!!

Week 2 Run 1

👍🏻 Completed wk5 r3 - whoop whoop

Week - Six, Run - Three: Complete! 🦾

Loved it today!

40th birthday and week 9 run 2

One run left ...

2d Consolidation Run: 8x1 intermittent speed running

Week 8 & at a standstill!

Newbie and missed a week , help!

W6/R1 - mixed feelings

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