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Consolidation run 3

Didnt manage my run 3 yesterday let alone the 3 miles I promised myself.☹ Yet again found myself so tired.😫 People at the gym say I am trying to do to much,...

Didnt manage my run 3 yesterday let alone the 3 miles I promised myself.☹ Yet ag...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Year 2 Graduation Anniversary

Well, it’s two years to the day since I graduated, having never run before in my life. Today I was out of the door by 6:30 am in order to fit in a 5k run...

Well, it’s two years to the day since I graduated, having never run before in my...

Ant50

Graduate•3 years ago

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Are you up for daily a Pilates challenge in October?

Just in case this is of interest, some of us virtual workout buddies on our sister forum Strength and Flex are starting a daily Pilates practice challenge for...

Just in case this is of interest, some of us virtual workout buddies on our sist...

CBDB

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 7 Complete

Just finished W7R3... Put incline steeper than usual on the treadmill and the Gremlins threatened with 12 minutes to go.. I started doing some mental...

Just finished W7R3... Put incline steeper than usual on the treadmill and the Gr...

Unfit_Dad

•3 years ago

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WK6 R3

Done it I’ve done it. Started with a slow dog walk 10 minutes then started the session. When Sarah says now run I always think “ run me run”, but off I go....

Done it I’ve done it. Started with a slow dog walk 10 minutes then started the ...

Poppdog

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 - Down the hill.

Put my calves through their paces today with a little down hill action. The run felt ok, although an earlier start meant a warmer and sunnier time. Started to...

Put my calves through their paces today with a little down hill action. The run ...

Davidnotarunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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Feeling like a massive fail ! Week 8 run 1

I'm on wk8 run1...so first 28 minutes . From the very beginning I I completed every run however tired I felt.. Today I was only able to run for 15 minutes...I...

I'm on wk8 run1...so first 28 minutes . From the very beginning I I completed ev...

Mortain123

Graduate•3 years ago

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WK5R2

I've been doing really well with the runs so far. But the 2nd 8 min segment today killed me and I had to slow down to a walk for the last 3 mins. Should I...

I've been doing really well with the runs so far. But the 2nd 8 min segment toda...

Penguinrun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk4r3 this close to giving up

Hi! I’m looking for motivation I think. I’m finding week 4 really difficult and it’s making me not want to carry on. A 3 minute run is easy for me now (which...

Hi! I’m looking for motivation I think. I’m finding week 4 really difficult and ...

Orca33

•3 years ago

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W7R2 DONE!!

I think that was best run yet! Did some leg strengthing exercises in between the rest day's, that help alot. Peace

I think that was best run yet! Did some leg strengthing exercises in between the...

Teejay113

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 4 only one run left!

Ok - yesterday I pushed it - just a little to see what would happen. Breathing is finally feeling easy - like the same as the brisk walk so for the final 5 I...

Ok - yesterday I pushed it - just a little to see what would happen. Breathing i...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Amazed with myself

I have just finished my first week of couch to 5k. I wasn't sure I would be cut out for this as I hate running, I really enjoyed myself. I chose Denise as my...

I have just finished my first week of couch to 5k. I wasn't sure I would be cut ...

Amiee-Leigh

Graduate•3 years ago

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W7R2

Can't sleep so excited about my next run. Is this normal? Peace

Teejay113

Graduate•3 years ago

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2021-09-21 C25K W9R3 Post-Parkrun

Move along, nothing to see here just a simple 30-min post-Parkrun jog after a couple of days of rest. It was sunny with a light breeze, most pleasant, no...

Move along, nothing to see here just a simple 30-min post-Parkrun jog after a co...

BigLebowski

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running World Cup has started

Got out today for a slow 5k for me but did the 3k necessary in 30 mins to open up the vouchers for the Running World Cup also obtained my first donated polio...

Got out today for a slow 5k for me but did the 3k necessary in 30 mins to open u...

Papillon17

Graduate•3 years ago

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Finding time

I’m really struggling with finding the time to fit my runs in! I have 2 jobs and both are heavy going! I do housekeeping during the day and in the evenings I’m...

I’m really struggling with finding the time to fit my runs in! I have 2 jobs and...

feelingoldish

•3 years ago

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Should I continue with ankle arthritis and sore knees?

Hi I’ve just finished my 6th couch to 5k run but am having a lot of stiffness and pain in my ankle (prone to this as 10 year old injury lead to arthritis) and...

Hi I’ve just finished my 6th couch to 5k run but am having a lot of stiffness an...

ADownes

•3 years ago

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Week 8 begun!

Sorry to keep posting a blow by blow account but I find it cathartic! Week 8 Run 1 last night and I threw a little up hill route in the mix. I was concerned...

Sorry to keep posting a blow by blow account but I find it cathartic! Week 8 Run...

Davidnotarunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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W4 R1 Done!!!

Okay... I had to pause briefly to get through a farm gate (I suddenly seem to love those🤭), but otherwise I managed. 🏃🏻‍♀️ 🚶🏻‍♀️ TRUST THE PROGRAMME!!!

Okay... I had to pause briefly to get through a farm gate (I suddenly seem to lo...

MerryLynette

Graduate•3 years ago

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W7R3 Done!

loved it! Absolutely loved it! I wanted to jump up in the middle of Llandudno’s promenade to celebrate…. I cannot believe I have two more weeks and then I...

loved it! Absolutely loved it! I wanted to jump up in the middle of Llandudno’s ...

BrazilianPotato

•3 years ago

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W6 R2 ✅

That’s another one ticked off. Am I looking forward to Wednesday W6R3 hmmm yes and no. I know I can do it I just need to trust in myself and the program but...

That’s another one ticked off. Am I looking forward to Wednesday W6R3 hmmm yes a...

Poppdog

Graduate•3 years ago

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Facebook Group?

Is there a Facebook group for Couch 2 5k?

Damalenta

•3 years ago

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(Sports) bra sizing!! 🏃‍♀️ And how to find the best fitting and most supportive bra.

Hey ladies! This post is also published on the Bridge to 10K community - apologies if you have already seen it! Last night I listened to a podcast...

Hey ladies! This post is also published on the Bridge to 10K community - apologi...

roseabi

•3 years ago

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Week 4 run1 done!

Felt pretty good so - Bought a running belt to celebrate! To reward myself I’m getting a new bit of gear to look more the part. Hopefully will work better than...

Felt pretty good so - Bought a running belt to celebrate! To reward myself I’m g...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Why is W5R3 such a 'big' jump, you may ask ...

It's a frequently asked question. A big clue as to how W5R3 works, can be found in this slightly-similar-to-C25K 9-week 'return-to-run' protocol (Week 10 is 3x...

It's a frequently asked question. A big clue as to how W5R3 works, can be found ...

John_W

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 4 at long last, and an extra bit

I'm pleased to report that I've finally tackled week 4, and this time I'm managing the 5 minute run sections with no drama. I did run 1 with a friend, and set...

I'm pleased to report that I've finally tackled week 4, and this time I'm managi...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•3 years ago

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Boobs!

Sorry if this is embarrassing Q but struggling a bit. Boobs hurting after running. Not straight away but later in the day/night. Any ideas on how I can help...

Sorry if this is embarrassing Q but struggling a bit. Boobs hurting after runnin...

Ju-Ju40

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Treadmill running breakthrough

Hi, I do my runs on a treadmill and I have had a hard time running without holding on. Well yesterday doing week 6 run 1 I actually ran without holding on at...

Hi, I do my runs on a treadmill and I have had a hard time running without holdi...

Actif

•3 years ago

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Upset no more

After Friday's first consolidation run which I thought went disastrous, I had a bad weekend didnt feel well at all, no energy and tummy pains. This morning...

After Friday's first consolidation run which I thought went disastrous, I had a...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Back to 3 runs a week

After only completing 9 runs during July and August, we decided after over indulging on a staycation cruise down the French coast, we really need to get back...

After only completing 9 runs during July and August, we decided after over indul...

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2021

Consolidation run 3

Year 2 Graduation Anniversary

Are you up for daily a Pilates challenge in October?

Week 7 Complete

WK6 R3

Week 8 Run 2 - Down the hill.

Feeling like a massive fail ! Week 8 run 1

WK5R2

Wk4r3 this close to giving up

W7R2 DONE!!

Week 4 only one run left!

Amazed with myself

W7R2

2021-09-21 C25K W9R3 Post-Parkrun

Running World Cup has started

Finding time

Should I continue with ankle arthritis and sore knees?

Week 8 begun!

W4 R1 Done!!!

W7R3 Done!

W6 R2 ✅

Facebook Group?

(Sports) bra sizing!! 🏃‍♀️ And how to find the best fitting and most supportive bra.

Week 4 run1 done!

Why is W5R3 such a 'big' jump, you may ask ...

Week 4 at long last, and an extra bit

Boobs!

Treadmill running breakthrough

Upset no more

Back to 3 runs a week

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