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Week 8 finished

Well that’s it, soon be entering the final week. I can’t believe I’ve nearly done it. Was it easy - not always - there were moments I thought I wouldn’t....

Well that’s it, soon be entering the final week. I can’t believe I’ve nearly don...

markbrom

Graduate•3 years ago

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Starting Off

I’ve tried to couch to C25K First Week around one twice before and have failed miserably before even. Getting halfway through the session. I physically...

I’ve tried to couch to C25K First Week around one twice before and have failed m...

iamhallie

Graduate•3 years ago

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Over the moon

Over the moon, jus completed run 3 week 4, Must admit I’m overweight & suffered with back & sciatica issues. I was getting to the point I couldn’t even walk...

Over the moon, jus completed run 3 week 4, Must admit I’m overweight & suffered ...

Jed01

Graduate•3 years ago

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I did it!!

I have just completed my final C25k run 🏃‍♀️ Sprinted to the finish and felt really emotional! Thank you everyone for all of your lovely words of support. ❤️

I have just completed my final C25k run 🏃‍♀️ Sprinted to the finish and felt r...

RunJoRun50

•3 years ago

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Endorphins?

I began running aged 71 last August having never been a runner. I completed C25K by October I think. I missed the guided runs and then found the Nike running...

I began running aged 71 last August having never been a runner. I completed C25K...

Grannie49

•3 years ago

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Run on the coast 😀😀

Week 9 stated on a beautiful fresh Sunday morning, a full 30 minutes none stop, I've done it 5k in the bag 👊 so chuffed with my self, only two more to go...

Week 9 stated on a beautiful fresh Sunday morning, a full 30 minutes none stop,...

Stocksy67

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 advice please

Hi All, I’ve hit a little bit of a brick wall here, Week 5:3 was super hard and I did walk about 30 secs/1 minute of it and felt horrible about it, I think...

Hi All, I’ve hit a little bit of a brick wall here, Week 5:3 was super hard an...

bassqueen12

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Last week 😃😃

Only 2 more to go; W9R1 complete, it was tiring but felt good. Still can’t actually believe I’m now running non-stop for 30 mins but certainly over the moon...

Only 2 more to go; W9R1 complete, it was tiring but felt good. Still can’t actu...

Skel68

Graduate•3 years ago

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Still on road to recovery(haven’t given up yet)

Hi all, haven’t posted for a bit(haven’t had anything positive to say), it’s been a good few months with problems with prosthetic leg 🦿, getting problems...

Hi all, haven’t posted for a bit(haven’t had anything positive to say), it’s bee...

Petem56

Graduate•3 years ago

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First 60 minute run

I did it. I ran 7K in 62'15'' Not a spectacular pace but very proud. It makes repeating Week 4 of C25K all the more rewarding. My last 2K was actually a tad...

I did it. I ran 7K in 62'15'' Not a spectacular pace but very proud. It makes r...

Rennur

Graduate•3 years ago

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Final Run Tomorrow

So excited to graduate tomorrow! I never thought I could run 5k - thank you C25k 👊🏻

So excited to graduate tomorrow! I never thought I could run 5k - thank you C25...

RunJoRun50

•3 years ago

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Restart post Covid

Decided to restart C2-5K having recovered from COVID.. struggled with W1 run1 but successfully completed runs 2&3. Week2 run was painful this morning, no where...

Decided to restart C2-5K having recovered from COVID.. struggled with W1 run1 bu...

BeardRunningMan

•3 years ago

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Another 5K

We ran 5.2K in 39mins this morning our best time yet. At the weekend we run around our local cemetery and as it is such a lovely sunny day I had to take a...

We ran 5.2K in 39mins this morning our best time yet. At the weekend we run aro...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Gremlin in my ear!

Graduated a few weeks ago and the consolidation runs have been going well, keeping a manageable pace and going a tiny bit further with each run. Then this...

Graduated a few weeks ago and the consolidation runs have been going well, keep...

NewRunner-52

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9R3 - proud!

Beautiful sunshine in Nottingham today, could not wish for a better day for my graduation run. Was nervous a bit for no reason, like before an important exam...

Beautiful sunshine in Nottingham today, could not wish for a better day for my g...

TwiggyL

Graduate•3 years ago

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5K PB - in the sub 35 club!

Just back from a run that I never thought would happen! Sub 35minutes for 5K after months of pounding the local Yorkshire roads - I have made it and know there...

Just back from a run that I never thought would happen! Sub 35minutes for 5K aft...

Gememms

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5R3 to do

I am really pleased to say that I've managed to get to Week 5 and have just one more run to do. I've been running at different times of the day to fit in with...

I am really pleased to say that I've managed to get to Week 5 and have just one ...

Miss_Petal

Graduate•3 years ago

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Great to be alive

Just completed W6R3 and a more perfect day is hard to imagine. Up and running at 7am with clear blue skies and everything glistening with frost. I ran this one...

Just completed W6R3 and a more perfect day is hard to imagine. Up and running at...

Snail61

Graduate•3 years ago

6 Replies

Any Newbies Out there ????

Just started the c25k first run ............ Anyone same has me 😀

445600

Graduate•3 years ago

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First run

Not run since august last year did a 2.2 mile run this morning felt really good😄

Not run since august last year did a 2.2 mile run this morning felt really good�...

Elbow76

Graduate•3 years ago

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I’m a 56 year old guy when going from walk to jog, heart rate goes to 170 + even at 9 min/km. later at 8min /km it’s 150 is that normal/ok

Have I have graduated but jogging has been erratic. I am currently jogging 20/30 mins twice a week and mostly just want to improve my fitness and health/ keep...

Have I have graduated but jogging has been erratic. I am currently jogging 20/3...

Quackquackquack

Graduate•3 years ago

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Yay I done it !!!

After a bit of a hiccup last Saturday decided to leave my last run until today and what a beautiful morning to complete C25K !!! Sun out arms out not the legs...

After a bit of a hiccup last Saturday decided to leave my last run until today ...

Caziz51

Graduate•3 years ago

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Getting back into running after 2 months off

Well, I haven’t been on here for a while, and I’m seeking some advice from this excellent site. I did C24k last year, graduating in August 2020 and ran every...

Well, I haven’t been on here for a while, and I’m seeking some advice from this ...

Kashara

Graduate•3 years ago

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YEEEESSSSS!!! Week 9 Run 3 COMPLETE!

Well, my first Couch to 5K Run was Saturday 9th January - And now I have officially completed the Couch to 5K 9-week runs. Yes, I did a number without a day's...

Well, my first Couch to 5K Run was Saturday 9th January - And now I have officia...

Hoppy74

•3 years ago

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Last week push

About to begin week 9 R1 of C25K this week. Found the last 5mins of week 8 runs a real struggle with heavy tired legs so am worried I won’t have enough energy...

About to begin week 9 R1 of C25K this week. Found the last 5mins of week 8 runs ...

Bossfan

Graduate•3 years ago

4 Replies

Week 5 nerves kicking in

Been following the programme and into week 5 now. First run down with second run due today/tomorrow. I’ve been keeping to exactly the same route for all my...

Been following the programme and into week 5 now. First run down with second run...

Kick-boxer

Graduate•3 years ago

7 Replies

W3R3

Picked up a little niggle in my left knee today, probably just using muscles I'm not used to using. 2 rest days now though to take it easy. I used my fitness...

Picked up a little niggle in my left knee today, probably just using muscles I'm...

ckp82

Graduate•3 years ago

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Moving on a week or repeating a run??

Advice please. Ive completed W4 R3 Run 1 stopped on the last run for 15-20 seconds Run 2 completed it Run 3 stopped again on the last one for again 15...

Advice please. Ive completed W4 R3 Run 1 stopped on the last run for 15-20 seco...

Gill2021

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Will I really be able to run for three minutes?

Very proud of myself for getting through and even enjoying week 1 and 2. Feeling nervous about starting week 3 tomorrow. I still can't imagine running for 3...

Very proud of myself for getting through and even enjoying week 1 and 2. Feeling...

Football_mum

Graduate•3 years ago

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Aaah! Developed piriformis syndrome and bit sciatica. Says it's common amongst new runners. Anyone found a solution to help?

Developed piriformis syndrome for first time ever at end week 5. Had a bit of a pain in right hip/buttock last week or so but then started getting weird...

Developed piriformis syndrome for first time ever at end week 5. Had a bit of ...

jmozz

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2021

Week 8 finished

Starting Off

Over the moon

I did it!!

Endorphins?

Run on the coast 😀😀

Week 6 advice please

Last week 😃😃

Still on road to recovery(haven’t given up yet)

First 60 minute run

Final Run Tomorrow

Restart post Covid

Another 5K

Gremlin in my ear!

W9R3 - proud!

5K PB - in the sub 35 club!

W5R3 to do

Great to be alive

Any Newbies Out there ????

First run

I’m a 56 year old guy when going from walk to jog, heart rate goes to 170 + even at 9 min/km. later at 8min /km it’s 150 is that normal/ok

Yay I done it !!!

Getting back into running after 2 months off

YEEEESSSSS!!! Week 9 Run 3 COMPLETE!

Last week push

Week 5 nerves kicking in

W3R3

Moving on a week or repeating a run??

Will I really be able to run for three minutes?

Aaah! Developed piriformis syndrome and bit sciatica. Says it's common amongst new runners. Anyone found a solution to help?

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