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Officially completed the programme!!!

Crazy that I can now run 30 minutes non stop! Looking forward to consolidating this, plan is to redo Week 9 with a different trainer each week before see where...

Crazy that I can now run 30 minutes non stop! Looking forward to consolidating t...

Newbie_Megan

Graduate•3 years ago

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Five 30 minute consolidation runs under my belt!

I have spent the last 2 weeks enjoying my consolidation runs after hitting my 30 minute target 2 weeks ago! The consolidation period for me has been a chance...

I have spent the last 2 weeks enjoying my consolidation runs after hitting my 30...

girlsjustwannarun

Graduate•3 years ago

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1 Run Down… 26 to go…

Apologies for the late post, it has been a manic day with work! You’ll be please to know that my sister and I completed our first run today… woohoo! I had...

Apologies for the late post, it has been a manic day with work! You’ll be pleas...

TwistedSisters

•3 years ago

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Treadmill and managing when overweight.

Hi everyone, pleased to have found this forum. I am planning to start C25k tomorrow and will mostly complete it on the treadmill as my area is very hilly and I...

Hi everyone, pleased to have found this forum. I am planning to start C25k tomor...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Week 2 completed!

Just completed week 2 in the absolute driving rain, my usual route is like a swamp so I'm also a bit muddy! Really enjoyed it though as not many people around...

Just completed week 2 in the absolute driving rain, my usual route is like a swa...

katemellors

•3 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

Cannot believe I’m at week 7! I’ve tried this plan so many times and given up at week 2 and now that I’m at week 7 I’m really starting to enjoy running. 25...

Cannot believe I’m at week 7! I’ve tried this plan so many times and given up at...

Runningwithhoney

Graduate•3 years ago

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W7r1

Started this week again today as have had hip pain went back and did a couple of w6 last week, this one was ok today glad I got to the end

Started this week again today as have had hip pain went back and did a couple of...

Lovescornwall

Graduate•3 years ago

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W3R3 Complete. Speed issue.

Hi all, Did W3R3 last night, and I I found it fairly tough, but doable. It has felt tougher on each run in W3. On checking my stats it seems I keep upping my...

Hi all, Did W3R3 last night, and I I found it fairly tough, but doable. It has...

Mikey-Lowestoft

•3 years ago

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I can’t believe it’s been

That’s right I can’t believe it’s been 3.5 months since I posted. Still here still about and still running a 5k maintenance run a week around 14 since I last...

That’s right I can’t believe it’s been 3.5 months since I posted. Still here sti...

Papillon17

Graduate•3 years ago

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Stuck at W6

Having a mental block at the moment. Got to W6R2. I know that the next one is a full 25 minutes so can't seem to motivate myself to do it as it looks too hard....

Having a mental block at the moment. Got to W6R2. I know that the next one is a ...

Brid34

•3 years ago

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W5R3 completed with neighbour

Done. He isn’t really finding this difficult. He’s going to be so fast once he’s used to doing 30mins, that I’m going to be left far behind. But for now,...

Done. He isn’t really finding this difficult. He’s going to be so fast once he’s...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

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Strangest Incident on C25K Journey

Looking back over my C25K journey there have been some challenges, enjoyment, frustration and also down right bizarre. The strangest moment i can recall was...

Looking back over my C25K journey there have been some challenges, enjoyment, fr...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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The plan is set…

So my sister and I, for some time now have been saying, “Let’s get fit” “Let’s start from this date”, which usually follows by us both avoiding the subject,...

So my sister and I, for some time now have been saying, “Let’s get fit” “Let’s s...

TwistedSisters

•3 years ago

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The power of the mind!

I would rename myself Cressida the Procrastinator if it wasn't so difficult to say! I had planned to start Week 5 last Thursday but lack of energy and...

I would rename myself Cressida the Procrastinator if it wasn't so difficult to ...

CressidaB

Graduate•3 years ago

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Run 2 done

Well that’s run number 2 done and dusted. I think it was a little easier this time. Although my legs were still a little sore from run 1 on Friday, they...

Well that’s run number 2 done and dusted. I think it was a little easier this t...

SoosieSoo

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - Hey! Ho! Let's Go

Sunday 4th July 2021 When I left this morning the sun was shining and my lungs were saying I am ready to run. Once I reached my halfway point on the bridge the...

Sunday 4th July 2021 When I left this morning the sun was shining and my lungs w...

amisfit

Graduate•3 years ago

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Stick at it

I’ve been training for two years now Couch to 5k was a massive part of my transformation and I still repeat week 9 every week I’m running 5k in under 25 mins...

I’ve been training for two years now Couch to 5k was a massive part of my transf...

Johnsey

Graduate•3 years ago

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Happy Sunday!

Done it! Was delayed by three weeks with a bad back, but got there. Pushed myself to the 5k as well, but for those who don't, be sure I'd have been just as...

Done it! Was delayed by three weeks with a bad back, but got there. Pushed myse...

Fliptbrit

Graduate•3 years ago

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CNN: The Couch to 5K founder reveals tips for running beginners

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/02/health/couch-to-5k-running-wellness/index.html It includes a Q&A conversation.

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/02/health/couch-to-5k-running-wellness/index.htm...

nowster

Graduate•3 years ago

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Just joined

Just joined 2 days ago looking forward to the experience.

My-goal21

•3 years ago

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W9R3 done!!

Can I have my badge please.

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Three more mixed runs and no new trainers

I went to the running shop for my gait analysis this week and left with no new trainers 😔. The shop had hardly any to try on, only about 6 pairs after...

I went to the running shop for my gait analysis this week and left with no new t...

tmbtrain

Graduate•3 years ago

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First 5k since graduating in June

Today I ran my first 5k since graduating a few weeks ago. I usually run at 9.30 per km. and have been running 30 mins. I ran it in 9.59 mins per km. without...

Today I ran my first 5k since graduating a few weeks ago. I usually run at 9.30 ...

Newfoundland59

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9R3 Completed!!!!!!!!!!!

It's taken 48 runs and 12 weeks but I finally made it! Only 3.4k - it will take me a while to get to 5k, but I'm happy just to have got to 30 minutes.

It's taken 48 runs and 12 weeks but I finally made it! Only 3.4k - it will take ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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I'm back post-op and going to do it again!

So I did couch to 5k with support on here from Sept '20 to Jan '21. Was lifechanging for me and I was still enjoying running 5-6k twice a week and got sub 40...

So I did couch to 5k with support on here from Sept '20 to Jan '21. Was lifechan...

Vogueskater

•3 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3

After a 3 week break (work/ kids/ blah) I figured today I needed to get out, even in the rain (which was actually quite nice as it’s still really warm!)....

After a 3 week break (work/ kids/ blah) I figured today I needed to get out, eve...

Runningscared42

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Ooooh Oh, I'm half way there!

I cannot believe that I have just completed W5 R1!!!! What was so amazing was that I was able to run for that length of time without having to feel like I...

I cannot believe that I have just completed W5 R1!!!! What was so amazing was t...

Welshie1968

•3 years ago

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Another 5k in the bag 🥳

Feel like I’m finally starting to find a rhythm with my post-graduation running. Managing a couple of 25 minutes runs during the week as I find my legs really...

Feel like I’m finally starting to find a rhythm with my post-graduation running....

Kitty08

Graduate•3 years ago

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Morning walk

Beautiful walk, now time for the gym then a 3 mile run.. we got this 💪

Jessicaa1

•3 years ago

1 Reply

First goal achieved! 🌟

Went back a bit in the programme this week after being laid low for a few days last week with some sort of virus (no, not THAT one 👍🏼). I've found it ok...

Went back a bit in the programme this week after being laid low for a few days l...

D25K

Graduate•3 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2021

Officially completed the programme!!!

Five 30 minute consolidation runs under my belt!

1 Run Down… 26 to go…

Treadmill and managing when overweight.

Week 2 completed!

Week 7 Run 1

W7r1

W3R3 Complete. Speed issue.

I can’t believe it’s been

Stuck at W6

W5R3 completed with neighbour

Strangest Incident on C25K Journey

The plan is set…

The power of the mind!

Run 2 done

Week 9 Run 3 - Hey! Ho! Let's Go

Stick at it

Happy Sunday!

CNN: The Couch to 5K founder reveals tips for running beginners

Just joined

W9R3 done!!

Three more mixed runs and no new trainers

First 5k since graduating in June

W9R3 Completed!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm back post-op and going to do it again!

Week 8 Run 3

Ooooh Oh, I'm half way there!

Another 5k in the bag 🥳

Morning walk

First goal achieved! 🌟

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