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Achilles

I started c25k back in May and after 9ish weeks I completed. I’ve been running 3 times a week. 5k on a Tuesday and Thursday morning and have been upping the...

I started c25k back in May and after 9ish weeks I completed. I’ve been running 3...

PMcL1966

Graduate•4 years ago

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Photos

Can someone please tell me how you are attaching your wonderful photos??!! I have an iPhone and every time I try to attach and post a photo it tells me that...

Can someone please tell me how you are attaching your wonderful photos??!! I ha...

Currentum4Salutem

•4 years ago

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W4 R2 done

Feeling like I've got alot more stamina ...... I actually starting jogging a little faster ( ok not fast, fast) but a tad more than last week 🤣 the last 5mins...

Feeling like I've got alot more stamina ...... I actually starting jogging a lit...

Flipflopbabe

•4 years ago

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Week 6.2 ✅

Windy but beautiful morning.10 runs to go.

Tbae

•4 years ago

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I did it. 🥵

Mud mud everywhere. Not quite 5k but the full 30 mins nonstop run. Up and down hills too. Really pleased with myself. And thank you so much Jo, you were...

Mud mud everywhere. Not quite 5k but the full 30 mins nonstop run. Up and down h...

Candyfloss64

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2 and dreading it, lol

i found W1R1 such a nightmare :-D (though i ended up elated in my mood and with no injury) that i am dreading today's foray into fitness. they do say it gets...

i found W1R1 such a nightmare :-D (though i ended up elated in my mood and with...

changing-woman

Graduate•4 years ago

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First solo workout - W9R2

My son has shepherded me through the whole programme thus far (mostly running on the spot waiting for me) but he could'nt make it this morning. Really pleased...

My son has shepherded me through the whole programme thus far (mostly running on...

Wakeygas

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k and more

Can anyone recommend a free 5k to 10k app the ones I’ve tried all want money unlike this one 👎

Can anyone recommend a free 5k to 10k app the ones I’ve tried all want money unl...

Misscarolineb

•4 years ago

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5k run

Started the 5k on Sunday, the 1 run. It's a really good app,

RuiSB

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 Run 3

Just got in. Run went really well found my pace, no heavy legs😅. It seemed ages to the 10 minute mark but the second half flew by and I felt really good so I...

Just got in. Run went really well found my pace, no heavy legs😅. It seemed ages...

Manicstreet

•4 years ago

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W9 - Shoulder pain

I am currently on the final week of couch to 5k, But recently more towards the end of my runs I have been hit with agonising pain around my shoulders. Has...

I am currently on the final week of couch to 5k, But recently more towards the e...

Rachelj16x

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3!

I just finished my last run! I'm so proud of myself, I was so scared to start and now I made it :) I'm still pretty slow so I'm looking forward to working up...

I just finished my last run! I'm so proud of myself, I was so scared to start an...

Ucha

Graduate•4 years ago

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i am AMAAAAAAAZZZZZZZEDDDDDDDDDDD !

you wont believe this guys and gals... well i didn't... i just got back from my normal every day half hour walk...and i always end on the 30 minute...

you wont believe this guys and gals... well i didn't... i just got back from my ...

changing-woman

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 done!

The last run of week 6 done. Found running for 25 mins non-stop a challenge, but did it! It's been so good for my mental health doing this. Loved it when Sarah...

The last run of week 6 done. Found running for 25 mins non-stop a challenge, but...

ShufflingShepherdess

Graduate•4 years ago

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Breathing ok, but legs and back working hard. Is this normal?

Hi, I am in Week 4. I am enjoying running a lot, and I find that I do not get tired in terms of breath capacity. The hardest thing for me has to do with muscle...

Hi, I am in Week 4. I am enjoying running a lot, and I find that I do not get ti...

Puffa

•4 years ago

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Expecto Patronum....

W7R1... I did it!!! Now... I don’t know if anyone has seen Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, in particular the scene at the end where Harry conjures a...

W7R1... I did it!!! Now... I don’t know if anyone has seen Harry Potter and the...

HattieCooke

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stepping Stone Podcast

LetsgoLizzie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation continues

Have done quite a few 35-40 min runs while consolidating. Last night set off too late so had to turn around early as it was dark (I live very rural, so run on...

Have done quite a few 35-40 min runs while consolidating. Last night set off too...

annaruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ankle Tweak

Went out for consolidation run number 8 this morning and didn’t make it to 5 minutes. I felt good when I woke up this morning despite not getting a great...

Went out for consolidation run number 8 this morning and didn’t make it to 5 min...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 - has something happened?

W7R2 completed. I even had energy at the end to increase my speed for 1 minute - to me that's amazing. I didn't get any of the normal Toxic Ten and my...

W7R2 completed. I even had energy at the end to increase my speed for 1 minute ...

shuffleido

Graduate•4 years ago

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why, oh why is nothing hurting?

( ...yet?) on the day after my first run, which was a real struggle but went very well all things considered, nothing is really hurting. weird. this body moved...

( ...yet?) on the day after my first run, which was a real struggle but went ver...

changing-woman

Graduate•4 years ago

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Five week gap, what do I do?

Completed the couch to 5k mid September and did one consolidation run on 18.09. Since then I haven't been running for various reasons, not injured, bit finally...

Completed the couch to 5k mid September and did one consolidation run on 18.09. ...

Sharklet69

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1 - MEH! 😞

Frustrating….I would call todays run a meh run and unfortunately one that could ultimately derail may graduation. After such a positive week 8 and my gazelle...

Frustrating….I would call todays run a meh run and unfortunately one that could ...

StoneDragon

Graduate•4 years ago

32 Replies

Week Eight, Run One

Just reaching the end and accidentally pulled my headphones out again, dropping my phone meaning I couldn't hear Laura tell me I'd finished. Tried to monitor...

Just reaching the end and accidentally pulled my headphones out again, dropping ...

mummybowles

Graduate•4 years ago

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CR3 Naked but not Commando!😱 😂 (long post alert!)

Have you ever had a day when your 🏃‍♀️ has to fit round everyone and everything else? Well that was me yesterday for CR3. I got out the house in good time...

Have you ever had a day when your 🏃‍♀️ has to fit round everyone and everything...

MinnieMoo55

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

Back to the Start

It’s been a long time since I posted on here. After working my way up from non-runner to 10km and dropping 11kg in the process earlier this year, I haven’t...

It’s been a long time since I posted on here. After working my way up from no...

Bostonlandy

•4 years ago

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Wk 6 Run 3

Well that’s week 6 done and dusted, I feel I have achieved so much in this short time. If I can do this, anyone can. Roll on week 7 Happy Running 🏃🏼‍♀️

Well that’s week 6 done and dusted, I feel I have achieved so much in this short...

LittleMissie

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Week 3 getting there

So I have never been a runner and being a 6ft 1 17 stone bloke i was never going to be a marathon runner. I decided to do this couch to 5k more to make me feel...

So I have never been a runner and being a 6ft 1 17 stone bloke i was never going...

apak692000

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Consolidation Run 1

Today is a work day but as I'm working on my doorstep, it became a run day! I love early mornings so much! 🤣 Today was a pretty special one too, amazing...

Today is a work day but as I'm working on my doorstep, it became a run day! I lo...

Jericho2332

Graduate•4 years ago

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C3 ✅ The long awaited inaugural run with hubbie 😆 and maybe not the last!

So Sunday morning arrived but at 2 degrees 🥶 we waited for a couple of hours until 11am for the temperature to reach a balmy 4 degrees! 🌝 We’d already...

So Sunday morning arrived but at 2 degrees 🥶 we waited for a couple of hours un...

CazzaW

Graduate•4 years ago

29 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2020

Achilles

Photos

W4 R2 done

Week 6.2 ✅

I did it. 🥵

W1R2 and dreading it, lol

First solo workout - W9R2

5k and more

5k run

Week 5 Run 3

W9 - Shoulder pain

Week 9 Run 3!

i am AMAAAAAAAZZZZZZZEDDDDDDDDDDD !

Week 6 done!

Breathing ok, but legs and back working hard. Is this normal?

Expecto Patronum....

Stepping Stone Podcast

Consolidation continues

Ankle Tweak

Week 7 Run 2 - has something happened?

why, oh why is nothing hurting?

Five week gap, what do I do?

W9R1 - MEH! 😞

Week Eight, Run One

CR3 Naked but not Commando!😱 😂 (long post alert!)

Back to the Start

Wk 6 Run 3

Week 3 getting there

Consolidation Run 1

C3 ✅ The long awaited inaugural run with hubbie 😆 and maybe not the last!

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