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Determined

So I joined a year ago and got to week 3 and quit. I’m now about to start week three and I’m so up for it! This time I’m going all the way, and I’m a stone...

So I joined a year ago and got to week 3 and quit. I’m now about to start week t...

I-tryreallyhard

•3 years ago

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One step backwards will really be two steps forward!

I’m sure I’m not alone but January has been one of those months I’ll be pleased to see the back of! Until Christmas, I’d managed at least 2 runs a week but...

I’m sure I’m not alone but January has been one of those months I’ll be pleased ...

MinnieMoo55

Graduate•3 years ago

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Knee pain

I am on week 4 of the couch to 5k (have never run before) and I have started getting a pain in my right knee. It started after a run last week, I didn’t feel...

I am on week 4 of the couch to 5k (have never run before) and I have started get...

Nonrunner87

•3 years ago

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New member

Newbie here....going to attempt my first run tomorrow? Really need to get my health back so fingers crossed I can stay motivated.

Newbie here....going to attempt my first run tomorrow? Really need to get my hea...

Niknac

•3 years ago

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Red January done n dusted sit down time & rest 👍

January is a long old month! Red January doesn't make it any shorter, but it definitely makes it more interesting. Did I know what I was letting myself in for?...

January is a long old month! Red January doesn't make it any shorter, but it def...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Week three done...now for week four (gulp)

Just done my last run of week three this morning. Very happy with the run. The shin pain was less and my left foot "slapping" happened later in the final run...

Just done my last run of week three this morning. Very happy with the run. The s...

thelastgizmo

Graduate•3 years ago

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Keep Going

Completed couch to 5K March 2020 and have kept up walking every day. Just keep going!

Completed couch to 5K March 2020 and have kept up walking every day. Just keep ...

Redlea25

•3 years ago

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Week 7 Begins and a Garmin gift

Pretty proud I've managed to run consistently 3 times a week since late December. According to runkeeper I've ran 32 miles this month! Definetly more than when...

Pretty proud I've managed to run consistently 3 times a week since late December...

RunnerFive

Graduate•3 years ago

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Hi I'm Louise I've just completed wk2r3 and would like some buddies to keep me going and chat with so if anyone would like to be a virtual running buddy let...

Hi I'm Louise I've just completed wk2r3 and would like some buddies to keep me g...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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W9R1😀

Wasn't looking forward to this run as I woke up feeling tight and tired. But I went out and did my run and I gotta say it felt good👍last minute I stepped up...

Wasn't looking forward to this run as I woke up feeling tight and tired. But I w...

CI578

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9 R3 I did 5k!!

I did it! I completed C25K and also managed a 5k, this includes the 5min walk at the beginning at end but with my calculations it's still just about a 5k. I'm...

I did it! I completed C25K and also managed a 5k, this includes the 5min walk at...

katarinacx

Graduate•3 years ago

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Feeling cold!

Didn’t take too long to warm up!

Pinkpig20

Graduate•3 years ago

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My first 5km- Wk7,run 2

Very overweight and unfit, been doing C25k to the app timings and amazingly have no problem with 3km now, but wanted to rack up the distance, I'm not going to...

Very overweight and unfit, been doing C25k to the app timings and amazingly have...

Voldatort

Graduate•3 years ago

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Back to square one?

Hi folks - Ive had to stop for about 2 weeks after doing week 1 due to a neck problem then pain in my shins 😞 had a test run last night and the shins are...

Hi folks - Ive had to stop for about 2 weeks after doing week 1 due to a neck pr...

Captain_Autumn

Graduate•3 years ago

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I lost all will to run

I don’t no why put I give up the will to run what with a ankle op a year ago that still give so much pain and a prolapse that needs sorting out I don’t no if a...

I don’t no why put I give up the will to run what with a ankle op a year ago tha...

mandy167

•3 years ago

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Run 31/01/2021

Hiya, I did 10 consolidation runs and today could be seen as number 11. But I am not going to count anymore, plus I ran longer so you can't call it CR anymore...

Hiya, I did 10 consolidation runs and today could be seen as number 11. But I am...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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1st run of Couch to 5k.7

1st day of Couch to 5k. Age 46. 6'4", 15 stone. Aiming to be in good physical shape by the time I'm 50. Feeling good about todays run in the rain. Decided I...

1st day of Couch to 5k. Age 46. 6'4", 15 stone. Aiming to be in good physical ...

Alkyrunner46

•3 years ago

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W1D3

15k this morning on the bike. Not to self must buy gloves.

Fozzymech

•3 years ago

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Amazed

I’m not sure if it’s because I’m not a natural runner, or never really put that much effort into it, but I completed the very daunting last run of week 5 last...

I’m not sure if it’s because I’m not a natural runner, or never really put that...

Skel68

Graduate•3 years ago

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Eating before running...I need advice!

Should you eat before running, If so what and when (how long before??) - I’m not talking roast dinner! Or maybe I am?? Can anyone give me some guidance on...

Should you eat before running, If so what and when (how long before??) - I’m not...

PaulWojcik

•3 years ago

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Wowzers - looking at how far I’ve run!!

So this morning I did my W5R3. Nearly didn’t go when I got outside and saw the sheet of ice at the bottom of my drive, realised I’d forgotten my new running...

So this morning I did my W5R3. Nearly didn’t go when I got outside and saw the s...

Determined55

Graduate•3 years ago

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Terrified !

Just finished W5R2 and saw the next run is a full 20 minute run .... someone tell me how I do this !!!! Until today I’ve run on the treadmill and it’s so...

Just finished W5R2 and saw the next run is a full 20 minute run .... someone tel...

SmithyMorty

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2. The last short run..

So last short run of the programme tonight...have to say am apprehensive about was is coming...run 3 is 25 mins straight through and then weeks 7,8 & 9 are all...

So last short run of the programme tonight...have to say am apprehensive about w...

PaulWojcik

•3 years ago

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Run on the coast 😀 😀

Well thats week 4 done on the beautiful Yorkshire Coast, lovely fresh Sunday morning for it, bring on week 5 I can do this..🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️👍👍👍😉😉..

Well thats week 4 done on the beautiful Yorkshire Coast, lovely fresh Sunday mor...

Stocksy67

Graduate•3 years ago

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Couch to 5k Beginner

Hi I'm new on here and I'm wanting to get fit and loose weight so I decided to try the Couch to 5k app. I started it in the Summer but got to the 4th week and...

Hi I'm new on here and I'm wanting to get fit and loose weight so I decided to t...

Kemali

•3 years ago

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Before an early run

Started my running last week and I have a question... What do people eat/drink/do before an early morning run?

Started my running last week and I have a question... What do people eat/drink/d...

HarleyMaitlandPrice

•3 years ago

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W1D3

W1D3 done today 3.95k felt really good. Just need to keep it up. Bike ride tomorrow as long as the road are not icy.

W1D3 done today 3.95k felt really good. Just need to keep it up. Bike ride tomor...

Fozzymech

•3 years ago

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W8 R1 DONE

Last week I was worrying about about the extra three minutes that I would have to do in week 8. Today I ran the extra three minutes first and then my normal 25...

Last week I was worrying about about the extra three minutes that I would have t...

sribri

Graduate•3 years ago

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Hello

Hi all, I have just finished week 4 day 2 in couch to 5k and it’s been amazing so far haven’t really run before this

Hi all, I have just finished week 4 day 2 in couch to 5k and it’s been amazing s...

Bear0123

•3 years ago

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First half marathon

Started c25k in late November gradually built up to 10k and today I just went for it... completed a half marathon 🙌 👌 ☺ so pleased never been a runner or...

Started c25k in late November gradually built up to 10k and today I just went fo...

Martevo

•3 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2021

Determined

One step backwards will really be two steps forward!

Knee pain

New member

Red January done n dusted sit down time & rest 👍

Week three done...now for week four (gulp)

Keep Going

Week 7 Begins and a Garmin gift

Hi

W9R1😀

W9 R3 I did 5k!!

Feeling cold!

My first 5km- Wk7,run 2

Back to square one?

I lost all will to run

Run 31/01/2021

1st run of Couch to 5k.7

W1D3

Amazed

Eating before running...I need advice!

Wowzers - looking at how far I’ve run!!

Terrified !

Week 6 Run 2. The last short run..

Run on the coast 😀 😀

Couch to 5k Beginner

Before an early run

W1D3

W8 R1 DONE

Hello

First half marathon

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