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W4R2

Done it. Took it slow and easy. Happy to have got out again at last.

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

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You can do this

Long story........ I have been active since aerobics in the eighties, biked to work in the 90's, started martial arts at age 64 in 2000's then moved to...

Long story........ I have been active since aerobics in the eighties, biked to ...

coolfemme

Graduate•3 years ago

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1 year Runniversary 🎉🥇

Been a while since I posted but this is where it all happened and got me through 🙏 I have just done my anniversary run and managed 7km 🎉Running 5km regularly...

Been a while since I posted but this is where it all happened and got me through...

SaltdeanSizzler

•3 years ago

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New running clothes!

Now that the shops are open I went to the sports superstore and got myself a new running top, trousers and even pants! I’m now worried the curse of buying the...

Now that the shops are open I went to the sports superstore and got myself a new...

Yesletsgo

Graduate•3 years ago

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1 year on!

A year ago today I did my first session of C25k to decide if it was for me. I needed a ‘safe’ way of getting out from home with COVID-19 as I was going stir...

A year ago today I did my first session of C25k to decide if it was for me. I n...

Ladyjogger

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk 4 run one... in the bag 😁

I have been repeating week 3 runs as I was too scared to move to week 4.. it seemed such a jump to run two lots of 5 mins but guess what...I've just gone and...

I have been repeating week 3 runs as I was too scared to move to week 4.. it see...

Bonnym

•3 years ago

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Foam muscle roller

Can't recommend it enough!!! Iv been running every other day, getting to week 8, run 2 in ~6 weeks, but it has left the muscles in my legs tight. The runs...

Can't recommend it enough!!! Iv been running every other day, getting to week 8,...

Sensory_Leaf

Graduate•3 years ago

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What a lovely day to graduate

YES DONE!!! I cannot rate c25k more. There is no way on this earth I thought I’d be able to do this. I can’t wait to use the skills that c25k has given me. The...

YES DONE!!! I cannot rate c25k more. There is no way on this earth I thought I’d...

Greenfingers21

Graduate•3 years ago

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My Victor Meldrew moment!

At last, I can say “I don’t believe it!” - just finished the final run and could not be more amazed as I am (or rather was) a complete couch potato. Determined...

At last, I can say “I don’t believe it!” - just finished the final run and could...

Flabby52

•3 years ago

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First Run without Michael J!!

Morning All, So amid thoughts of should I have a go.. or do I need another day’s rest- having completed W9 &R3 on Thursday. I didn’t drive to the park...

Morning All, So amid thoughts of should I have a go.. or do I need another day’...

Kingfishers

Graduate•3 years ago

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MAY Graduation Badges!!! 😍🌺 Post a comment here to claim your badge!

June post is up now!! https://healthunlocked.com/couchto5k/posts/146233590/june-2021-flaming-graduation-badge-request-post -- ⭐ Hit the REPLY button and...

June post is up now!! https://healthunlocked.com/couchto5k/posts/146233590/june-...

roseabi

•3 years ago

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Restarting C25K

Got to week 9 last year then crashed bike and broke ribs stopping me for running for 4 weeks at which point my fitness had regressed massively. Got to week 4 a...

Got to week 9 last year then crashed bike and broke ribs stopping me for running...

Hank_Chinaski

•3 years ago

1 Reply

April Graduation Badge

Hello, please how do i get my badge? I completed my 9 weeks c25k yesterday morning. Thanks.

Hello, please how do i get my badge? I completed my 9 weeks c25k yesterday morni...

Eforiro

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 Run 2 complete ✅

Just completed it! Very happy as when I started C25K last year I had to stop at Week 7 Run 1 due to an injury. I still have aches but now take 2 days off in...

Just completed it! Very happy as when I started C25K last year I had to stop at ...

LVLady

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Did anyone else ever really struggle with week 5 run 3 (the first nonstop run)?

I've tried running it twice and I just can't get through it without a walking break. I have moved on to week 6 run 1 and found it reasonably manageable but I'm...

I've tried running it twice and I just can't get through it without a walking br...

Jobellc25k

•3 years ago

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Week 5 done finally 😊 and I actually ran 20min 😁

Just finished week 5...it was a tricky week and I'm still surprised that I was able to run 20min. I did get a stitch on the second run this week. I'm so proud...

Just finished week 5...it was a tricky week and I'm still surprised that I was a...

happyseal

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Thank you everyone for your motivation

A big thank you to all who replied to my “It was easier when it was cold?” post - that really spurred me on. Yesterday I managed 6.6k my longest yet. Ok, I...

A big thank you to all who replied to my “It was easier when it was cold?” post ...

markbrom

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

W8R1

Just completed W8R1 - I cannot believe I’ve come from struggling to complete 1 minute running to this. Only told a few people I’m doing this - and all of...

Just completed W8R1 - I cannot believe I’ve come from struggling to complete 1 m...

Sisteract5

Graduate•3 years ago

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Loving my treadmill

I bought a treadmill asI found it hard to get out in the Autumn/winter months and wanted to keep the consistency of running regularly going. So glad I did, I...

I bought a treadmill asI found it hard to get out in the Autumn/winter months an...

Angie09

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

New to running

I’m new to C25K just on week 3, I’m doing it at the gym and really enjoying it, it’s tough as I’m not a great runner and doing it as a challenge to myself due...

I’m new to C25K just on week 3, I’m doing it at the gym and really enjoying it, ...

JanetB1962

Graduate•3 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2021

W4R2

You can do this

1 year Runniversary 🎉🥇

New running clothes!

1 year on!

Wk 4 run one... in the bag 😁

Foam muscle roller

What a lovely day to graduate

My Victor Meldrew moment!

First Run without Michael J!!

MAY Graduation Badges!!! 😍🌺 Post a comment here to claim your badge!

Restarting C25K

April Graduation Badge

Week 7 Run 2 complete ✅

Did anyone else ever really struggle with week 5 run 3 (the first nonstop run)?

Week 5 done finally 😊 and I actually ran 20min 😁

Thank you everyone for your motivation

W8R1

Loving my treadmill

New to running

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