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Foot's better, W4R2 coming up...

Well, I thought I'd write a little post whilst I'm waiting for my phone to charge! My foot does feel better than it was, but I'm going to run outside today and...

Well, I thought I'd write a little post whilst I'm waiting for my phone to charg...

ShadowsEmber

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1.......

....and run number 2 .....not feeling quite so self conscious today....went earlier and the odd dog walker and runner about plus it's a huge park so that was...

....and run number 2 .....not feeling quite so self conscious today....went earl...

Tessababy1

•4 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

Feeling blessed at the minute, woke up and the sun was shining again 😀 Off I head on my usual route not a breeze in the air and the sky so clear I could see...

Feeling blessed at the minute, woke up and the sun was shining again 😀 Off I he...

Phoenix010

•4 years ago

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Graduation day

My graduation run today! This was never about times/pace or all that stuff, but I did just under 5k, but the other 2 were just over. Powered by: sunrise,...

My graduation run today! This was never about times/pace or all that stuff, but ...

Flatfootpacemaker

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 - 😖😖😖😖

Well, that was horrible! Felt like I’d never ran before. First time since week 1 that I’ve considered giving up, but gritted my teeth and just about got...

Well, that was horrible! Felt like I’d never ran before. First time since week 1...

Hula_hooping_rach

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 2 done

It’s still graft but I just remind myself that I’ve run for 30 mins multiple times so ‘get a grip’. I started work 40 years ago today and have stuck with the...

It’s still graft but I just remind myself that I’ve run for 30 mins multiple tim...

JetsNanna

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7 R1 - I did this all wrong, looking forward to my second attempt

It’s not a fail, cos it’s only a fail if you stop completely, but I don’t know what I was thinking! I was in a weird place yesterday and I think I just needed...

It’s not a fail, cos it’s only a fail if you stop completely, but I don’t know w...

sally1993

•4 years ago

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New graduate

Feeling really accomplished this morning after graduating with my w9r3.... Slower than my previous 2 runs but Wednesday runs are always harder after a 2 day...

Feeling really accomplished this morning after graduating with my w9r3.... Slowe...

Spookysmum

Graduate•4 years ago

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A 3K with Fartleks

so just a short run this morning . actually, it's the first run under 5K since i graduated C25K my last run was a slow 8.5K so i wanted this one to be short...

so just a short run this morning . actually, it's the first run under 5K since i...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9: Run 1 - Hit a wall!

Hi everyone! Well I’ve returned to work and had to do this run in the late afternoon. It didn’t help run 3 on week 8 was when I had a migraine (should have...

Hi everyone! Well I’ve returned to work and had to do this run in the late afte...

Magicfairy11

•4 years ago

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W6R1 - I am not throwing away my shot

Well, I got there in the end. What is it, a week? More? I don’t know anymore, I’m still not convinced March ever ended. It’s been a busy week, maybe more than...

Well, I got there in the end. What is it, a week? More? I don’t know anymore, I’...

Preserved_Moose

•4 years ago

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Wk6 R2 - Going off script...

Hey everyone I’m new here. So today I did Week six, Run 2 (10 minutes Run, 3 minutes walk, 10 minutes) When it got to the end of the first 10 minutes, I felt...

Hey everyone I’m new here. So today I did Week six, Run 2 (10 minutes Run, 3 m...

Run_Matty_Run

Graduate•4 years ago

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Frustrating

Started C2 5k in June. Struggling to schedule a run every other day so doing it when I can. Next run I was due to do was wk 6 run 3 but got the call from work...

Started C2 5k in June. Struggling to schedule a run every other day so doing it ...

Branny

•4 years ago

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W9R3 graduation

Have completed W9R3 today

jasmem1955

•4 years ago

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BOOM. Graduated. 5.5k in 30mins. Completely Amazed

I would never of thought I was able To achieve a 5k in under 30 minutes or at all for that matter. I genuinely am proud of myself for pushing on and continuing...

I would never of thought I was able To achieve a 5k in under 30 minutes or at al...

Tarmacnewbie

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st consolidation run

I graduated last Saturday 4.4k in 30min. I wanted to reach the 5k goal so yesterday I set out for my usual 5 min warm up walk without putting the app on, the I...

I graduated last Saturday 4.4k in 30min. I wanted to reach the 5k goal so yester...

Leah2018

•4 years ago

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w5/r3 - wow!!

After a dreadful night sleep (stressing about the 20 minute, no break run), I crawled out of bed early, exhausted but determined to do it. I was so grateful to...

After a dreadful night sleep (stressing about the 20 minute, no break run), I cr...

Sussex13

Graduate•4 years ago

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Help!!!

I’ve been stuck on week two for a couple of weeks. Finally plucked up the courage to start week three tonight and I feel absolutely shattered. I feel like I’m...

I’ve been stuck on week two for a couple of weeks. Finally plucked up the courag...

Ericaknight31

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

This programme is astonishing! I just ran for 8mins - twice!!!! And I actually felt amazing at the end of both. The 5mins walk felt like an interruption...

This programme is astonishing! I just ran for 8mins - twice!!!! And I actually...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 complete!! 🥳

It feels great to be writing this post. I have just come in from run 3 of week 6 and am buzzing. It was a tough start but then I got into my stride and even...

It feels great to be writing this post. I have just come in from run 3 of week 6...

Yellowteacher34

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ouch shins hurt

It's been 2 years since I tried c25k. Failed miserably in 2018. But since being ill in April this year (I'm well now) I decided once better I would try again....

It's been 2 years since I tried c25k. Failed miserably in 2018. But since being ...

Samcam1969

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 was easy

I'm starting to really feel the benefits of doing this programme. I feel great! The thought of run 3 this week still feels intimidating but I'll cross that...

I'm starting to really feel the benefits of doing this programme. I feel great! ...

Shon337

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch (Potato) to 5K

Hi all, I’m new here and am a returning crusader to exercise. Many years ago I ran cross country, played football, netball, cricket, rounders and all the...

Hi all, I’m new here and am a returning crusader to exercise. Many years ago I ...

GoatCharmer

•4 years ago

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Sitting today out 😢

Well Sunday’s W4R1 did not go well. What started as a bit of a niggle in my ankle on the warm up walk and run sections turned into a full on hobble during the...

Well Sunday’s W4R1 did not go well. What started as a bit of a niggle in my ank...

Biscuitbaker

•4 years ago

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First run after 2 weeks quarantine

Help! It’s our first day out of quarantine and I’m both really excited and really dreading my first run. Any tips? I was consolidating after my (second)...

Help! It’s our first day out of quarantine and I’m both really excited and reall...

katherinejane1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Welcome to SEPTEMBER's Consolidation Club with me, Mummycav...

Whoah there....let me get my sunglasses, your new shiny badge is glaring right in my eyes...😎...that's better...wow, I think this months badges are extra...

Whoah there....let me get my sunglasses, your new shiny badge is glaring right i...

Mummycav

Administrator•4 years ago

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Update

So I haven’t posted in a while. Had a gait analysis done last month and got a pair of brooks trainers. Took them back after running as I wasn’t happy with the...

So I haven’t posted in a while. Had a gait analysis done last month and got a pa...

Beautybabe49

Graduate•4 years ago

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So happy to be in 36 mins

I am slow and steady but lock down running has been the making of me. It was 5 months ago when I finally went sub 40 mins for 5K so to keep pushing hard and...

I am slow and steady but lock down running has been the making of me. It was 5 m...

Gememms

Graduate•4 years ago

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Fun!

A good friend wanted to start C25K, so I've said I'll do one of the runs a week with her. I started with my long steep hill walk, 5 minutes faster than the...

A good friend wanted to start C25K, so I've said I'll do one of the runs a week...

Scout37

Graduate•4 years ago

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Winter is coming!!

Hey! This winter will be the first time I will be running in the dark. What fluorescent running jackets would people recommend? Also does anyone take a...

Hey! This winter will be the first time I will be running in the dark. What fluo...

Feeling_Runderful

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2020

Foot's better, W4R2 coming up...

Week 1.......

Week 2 run 2

Graduation day

Week 6 run 1 - 😖😖😖😖

Consolidation run 2 done

W7 R1 - I did this all wrong, looking forward to my second attempt

New graduate

A 3K with Fartleks

Week 9: Run 1 - Hit a wall!

W6R1 - I am not throwing away my shot

Wk6 R2 - Going off script...

Frustrating

W9R3 graduation

BOOM. Graduated. 5.5k in 30mins. Completely Amazed

1st consolidation run

w5/r3 - wow!!

Help!!!

Week 5 Run 2

Week 6 complete!! 🥳

Ouch shins hurt

Week 5 run 1 was easy

Couch (Potato) to 5K

Sitting today out 😢

First run after 2 weeks quarantine

Welcome to SEPTEMBER's Consolidation Club with me, Mummycav...

Update

So happy to be in 36 mins

Fun!

Winter is coming!!

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