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Week5run1 👍

Yay! I quite enjoyed that surprisingly. Pity it's not to be repeated! 3 different runs in one week? Things are getting weird around here!

Yay! I quite enjoyed that surprisingly. Pity it's not to be repeated! 3 differen...

Captain_Autumn

Graduate•3 years ago

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Beginner!

Hi all, I’ve just started the Couch to 5K and have just completed week 1 day 2. Wish me luck as I’m very determined but nervous.

Hi all, I’ve just started the Couch to 5K and have just completed week 1 day 2. ...

Caroperkins

•3 years ago

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W2r2 with a Spring in my step!

What a beautiful evening for a run. It’s been a long and tiring day - I usually work a four day week and have Fridays off but there were some urgent things...

What a beautiful evening for a run. It’s been a long and tiring day - I usually ...

RainbowC

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 Complete!

I honestly did not think I would be able to run for 25 minutes non stop when I started this, but it happened today! I’m so excited to keep going and get to 30...

I honestly did not think I would be able to run for 25 minutes non stop when I s...

Juno24

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 4 Run 3 completed

Hello all Just completed run 3 of week 4, onwards and upwards! Regards Stephen

sbrown1264

Graduate•3 years ago

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Restarting after Covid-19

Like many of us, I count 2020 as a year best forgotten. One highlight was completing Couch to 5K in the summer. Since then my running lapsed as the nights drew...

Like many of us, I count 2020 as a year best forgotten. One highlight was comple...

Lanky_Lancy

Graduate•3 years ago

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Red faced

Wk6 R2 and thought I'd treat myself to a morning off work and a run in the sunshine. The dogs got the early morning walk so I ended up running about lunchtime...

Wk6 R2 and thought I'd treat myself to a morning off work and a run in the sunsh...

Beach_runner

Graduate•3 years ago

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C25K W1and a bitR3

Hi all, hope you are all staying sane during this craziness. Just completed W1 , had a bit of a break this week, was feeling extremely tired after sunday, no...

Hi all, hope you are all staying sane during this craziness. Just completed W1 ...

Lacuocabionda

•3 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Hi Well I completed my week 5 run 3 today, slow but didn't stop, thanks everyone for the encouragement along the way, im so happy 😊. Can't wait for Monday...

Hi Well I completed my week 5 run 3 today, slow but didn't stop, thanks everyone...

Silverstar44

Graduate•3 years ago

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Run on the coast 😀

Well week 8 of C25K finally done but with a bit of a struggle this week had a slight hip injury but I pulled it off, hopefully starting week 9 this weekend...

Well week 8 of C25K finally done but with a bit of a struggle this week had a sl...

Stocksy67

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 4 and I can’t stop my ankles aching

I’ve just completed week 4 run 2 but I haven’t been able to stop my ankle aching as I’m running no matter how many rest days or anti-inflammatory tablets I...

I’ve just completed week 4 run 2 but I haven’t been able to stop my ankle aching...

RubyJ99

•3 years ago

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Inner and middle knee pain.

Hey everyone, I'm just entering my 2nd week of C25K and my knees feel like they're about to burst open. I have pain in the middle of the knee just under the...

Hey everyone, I'm just entering my 2nd week of C25K and my knees feel like they'...

Stewy87

Graduate•3 years ago

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Couch to 5K

Hey ALL i'm new here today so a quick question? Has anyone done the couch to 5k , if so how did it go? I don't have any health issues but i am female aged 67 I...

Hey ALL i'm new here today so a quick question? Has anyone done the couch to 5k ...

EveJ54

•3 years ago

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Week 7 completed 👍

It’s been a tough section and definitely needed more recovery after each run but week 7 run 3 was brilliant this morning in the sun. My son (on scooter) and I...

It’s been a tough section and definitely needed more recovery after each run but...

Mum-Gets-Fit

Graduate•3 years ago

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A sunny 3.5K

So it's been a bit of a gap again between runs and to be honest I didn't really feel it today ! but felt I needed to do it , it's been 11 or 12 days ! ☹️ I...

So it's been a bit of a gap again between runs and to be honest I didn't really...

Instructor57

Graduate•3 years ago

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Woo hoo! Feel brilliant

Just completed run 3 of wk5. I didn't struggle but I can't say it was overly easy either. It's mentally which is the most difficult. On one shoulder I have...

Just completed run 3 of wk5. I didn't struggle but I can't say it was overly eas...

Returnagain

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduated

Completed C25K! Over the moon! This is me - hooked for life.

Twinkl66

Graduate•3 years ago

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First run

Just been out and done my first run and couldn’t manage it all, has anyone else found this? I am planning to repeat week 2 with the first a brisk walk and...

Just been out and done my first run and couldn’t manage it all, has anyone else ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Trainers

OK so new to this running should I go out and buy a good pair of running shoes or are normal trainers OK does it really make a difference

OK so new to this running should I go out and buy a good pair of running shoes o...

Jonnyt0779

•3 years ago

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C25k on a treadmill?

Has anyone completed the challenge on a treadmill? I’ve been doing a little research they said to put the incline on 1 to simulate running on road. What are...

Has anyone completed the challenge on a treadmill? I’ve been doing a little rese...

Anniejam

•3 years ago

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Graduation part 2

I graduated yesterday for the 2nd time. Having completed the programme March 2019 unfortunately I didn't keep my regular runs up, I got distracted by going the...

I graduated yesterday for the 2nd time. Having completed the programme March 201...

Jopin72

Graduate•3 years ago

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Completed 3rd runW1! Woohoo!

I have got myself out & just completed my w1R3. Honestly, I can’t believe it! My legs were still feeling quite heavy on the first 2 runs into, but then I...

I have got myself out & just completed my w1R3. Honestly, I can’t believe it! My...

MiaMac

•3 years ago

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C25k complete 🎉🎉🎉

Although I had been running 5k from around week 7, to complete run 3 of week 9 yesterday felt amazing. I completed weeks 1-7 on the treadmill, and now I run a...

Although I had been running 5k from around week 7, to complete run 3 of week 9 y...

xyellowhatx

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 ✅

Had a ropey run 2 this week, which gave me some apprehension about the third run, but I kept positive and thought about how the programme had not let me down...

Had a ropey run 2 this week, which gave me some apprehension about the third run...

SassyF

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5 R3. A frosty morning run

Oh I enjoyed that. Didn’t think I could run non stop for 20 mins. Did a little victory run after a 1 minute breather 😊👍🏻

Oh I enjoyed that. Didn’t think I could run non stop for 20 mins. Did a little v...

ReesSteve

Graduate•3 years ago

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When will it get easier?

I having been trying to maintain my running over the winter 🥶 months which has been difficult with the cold, wet and icy ❄️ conditions we have had. Now that...

I having been trying to maintain my running over the winter 🥶 months which has ...

Angie09

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 4 #done 💪🏻

Happy with week 4, The plan works, I done it before and know I'm on for week 5. It all seemed intimidating when I first did it. But now I know it will be...

Happy with week 4, The plan works, I done it before and know I'm on for week 5. ...

Beastie_MCCXIX

Graduate•3 years ago

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Starting again

I had to give up at Wk6 R3 a few weeks ago with a sore piriformis. Just started back and I did Wk3,R2 today. It’s a shame to go back but I feel I’ve pitched it...

I had to give up at Wk6 R3 a few weeks ago with a sore piriformis. Just started ...

Suemcg

Graduate•3 years ago

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What a difference a day makes

So I took an extra day ie 2 days between runs and smashed it this morning.. mind you it was -1 and beautifully sunny and cold and quiet .. made me feel glad to...

So I took an extra day ie 2 days between runs and smashed it this morning.. mind...

Joggingonthewildside

Graduate•3 years ago

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W8R3 Heading for the final countdown

Had a super run this morning. It was cold and frosty so hat and gloves back on again. (well till about half way). 2.4 miles or 3.8 Km. I don't know if that is...

Had a super run this morning. It was cold and frosty so hat and gloves back on a...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2021

Week5run1 👍

Beginner!

W2r2 with a Spring in my step!

Week 6 Complete!

Week 4 Run 3 completed

Restarting after Covid-19

Red faced

C25K W1and a bitR3

Week 5 run 3

Run on the coast 😀

Week 4 and I can’t stop my ankles aching

Inner and middle knee pain.

Couch to 5K

Week 7 completed 👍

A sunny 3.5K

Woo hoo! Feel brilliant

Graduated

First run

Trainers

C25k on a treadmill?

Graduation part 2

Completed 3rd runW1! Woohoo!

C25k complete 🎉🎉🎉

Week 5 run 3 ✅

W5 R3. A frosty morning run

When will it get easier?

Week 4 #done 💪🏻

Starting again

What a difference a day makes

W8R3 Heading for the final countdown

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