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Couch to 5K

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I did it!

Never thought I'd be able to consistently run for 30 minutes, I remember fearing week 5 and now it feels like a breeze! Having to take some time off for a...

Never thought I'd be able to consistently run for 30 minutes, I remember fearing...

GoatmanUX

Graduate•2 years ago

22 Replies

Run2 week 1

Run 2 of week 1 complete and it was snowing when I set off. I’m loving this feeling of accomplishment and determination.

Run 2 of week 1 complete and it was snowing when I set off. I’m loving this feel...

Zion1995

•2 years ago

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How do I re-start.. ??

Hi guys .. so all was going well with my running journey .. I had graduated and did couple of weeks of consolidation runs. I went out on Friday morning and...

Hi guys .. so all was going well with my running journey .. I had graduated and ...

Wifey9879

Graduate•2 years ago

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W5 R1 - Again

Lovely day, on Monday, so busted out the Shorts! Paused to take a picture at 1st 3min Recovery. Started again - forgot I was supposed to recover - so when...

Lovely day, on Monday, so busted out the Shorts! Paused to take a picture at 1...

MrBassmanjazz

Graduate•2 years ago

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First post

Hi, just starting week 5 (looks challenging) all on a treadmill due to domestic circumstances but really enjoying it so far. Surprised at how stamina increases...

Hi, just starting week 5 (looks challenging) all on a treadmill due to domestic ...

Silverslowcoach1961

•2 years ago

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Tales of the treadmill ( an indoor adventure 🤓)

Outstanding you flick a switch and the floor beneath you moves 🙂, so note to self must remember to start the Garmin...... too many buttons 🙄. Thought we'd...

Outstanding you flick a switch and the floor beneath you moves 🙂, so note to se...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Week 9 , Run 3 complete🎉

At the turn of the year never thought I would be back running. Last ran way back in 2009 ….just shows if you take your time you can get there🐢

At the turn of the year never thought I would be back running. Last ran way back...

Coopwalt

Graduate•2 years ago

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6 months on

It's six months since I started Couch25k which I finished in the 9 weeks. I have been running ever since building up to my current 3 x 1hr each week....

It's six months since I started Couch25k which I finished in the 9 weeks. I have...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Running post-Covid-19

I am interested to know the experience of those who have caught Covid-19. What happened to your breathing? I think I may have had Covid very early on when...

I am interested to know the experience of those who have caught Covid-19. What ...

NorwegianWood

Graduate•2 years ago

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Thinking about c25k? do it!!

4 years ago age 61 I started my running journey. I'll be forever grateful to the fantastic c25k plan. Aged 60 I followed the plan and graduated. I'm slow and...

4 years ago age 61 I started my running journey. I'll be forever grateful to the...

steviej99

Graduate•2 years ago

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W8w3

Hia all ...hope you are well ! Ran this morning and I have to admit it is getting tougher . Tiredness and recovery seem to be taking longer . I might need two...

Hia all ...hope you are well ! Ran this morning and I have to admit it is gettin...

80svibe

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Still going strong

Hey fellow couchers 👋. I hope this post finds you all safe and well and running with happy hearts. I'm still going strong with 5 post graduation runs under my...

Hey fellow couchers 👋. I hope this post finds you all safe and well and running...

Flossy55

Graduate•2 years ago

9 Replies

Week 8- sore ankles

Hi everyone, I’ve got to week 8 run 3 and really proud that I have gotten this far. Today though my ankles really hurt as I was running so much so I had to...

Hi everyone, I’ve got to week 8 run 3 and really proud that I have gotten this f...

SilversK

Graduate•2 years ago

10 Replies

Returning to running

Hi, so I’m back on C25K. I graduated about 5 years ago and progressed my running to doing Parkrun most Saturdays (I got my black T.shirt :-)). Also, I managed...

Hi, so I’m back on C25K. I graduated about 5 years ago and progressed my running...

shortlegs1

Graduate•2 years ago

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My journey to 5K.

I successfully completed the couch to 5K last September and managed the whole 5K in 34 minutes. Let it lapse over the winter but started again in February and...

I successfully completed the couch to 5K last September and managed the whole 5K...

stevenpeterdate

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Week 5 and still going!

Delighted I am starting Week 5 and that I am still managing it. It's not been easy buts its definitely worth the effort :) Sending positive vibes to all those...

Delighted I am starting Week 5 and that I am still managing it. It's not been e...

TinyRunningBear

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

Day one on week one complete

Well I did it. I’ve planned to start C25k so many times and I have always found a reason not too. Joining this community and posting was the push I needed. I...

Well I did it. I’ve planned to start C25k so many times and I have always found ...

Zion1995

•2 years ago

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Back again, again!!

After completing C25K, about two years ago, I carried on doing 5K’s 3 times a week, with at least one 10k a month, until I had to change my job, and I got too...

After completing C25K, about two years ago, I carried on doing 5K’s 3 times a we...

Bravenewworld

Graduate•2 years ago

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Nearly there!

Week 9 run 1 done along the seafront this morning - they said it was going to be colder this week but I can’t say I noticed it! Not a huge amount to report,...

Week 9 run 1 done along the seafront this morning - they said it was going to be...

Oldgirlruns

Graduate•2 years ago

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What Now that I’ve completed couch to 5K

Hi There, seeking some advice on structured training schedule now that I’ve completed couch to 5K, or more aptly 30 mins jogging. I have a 7k fun run I want to...

Hi There, seeking some advice on structured training schedule now that I’ve comp...

Funbugfan

Graduate•2 years ago

7 Replies

Day 1 Phew 😥

After weeks of contemplation, deviation and procrastination Ive just completed Day One of 5k run this morning. Yea! Drumroll! I won’t lie, it was a challenging...

After weeks of contemplation, deviation and procrastination Ive just completed D...

Hidden

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Getting the buzzzzz!!

Starting wk2 and feeling happy & confident. Going to treat myself to some new running trainers today!! 🏃‍♀️👟🏃‍♀️👟

Starting wk2 and feeling happy & confident. Going to treat myself to some new ru...

CircleRunner

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Pre run advice needed

Following a pathetic attempt of getting myself back into the running hype - which had me collapsing on the park bench in a near death experience, I aim to...

Following a pathetic attempt of getting myself back into the running hype - whic...

Lay7777

•2 years ago

11 Replies

2nd chance!

Hi all. Did the programme during the first lockdown . Nearly killed me I am not a natural runner. Shortly after I had an accident and broke my femur which is...

Hi all. Did the programme during the first lockdown . Nearly killed me I am not ...

OldPunk

Graduate•2 years ago

2 Replies

W8r2

W8r2 and I'm still going even if I didn't manage to run as far in distance as w8r2. I was running early and tired. I get frustrated with myself for not...

W8r2 and I'm still going even if I didn't manage to run as far in distance as w8...

80svibe

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Tales from the treadmill (the launch)

Tis only 75 days since I did anything resembling a run 😱, even before that at best my frequency was sporadic at best... The perils and pitfalls that life has...

Tis only 75 days since I did anything resembling a run 😱, even before that at b...

Hidden

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Week9 Run 3 Completed

I finally did it! I started at the beginning of the year, a couple of weeks before my 66th birthday. It’s actually taken me a wee bit longer than 9 weeks to...

I finally did it! I started at the beginning of the year, a couple of weeks befo...

Hidden

•2 years ago

9 Replies

What to do after graduating?

Graduated today and now eager to keep at it! Going to miss Jo Whiley though!! Are there any 10K programmes that guide you like the C25K podcasts?

Graduated today and now eager to keep at it! Going to miss Jo Whiley though!! Ar...

Twinmumruns

Graduate•2 years ago

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W1R2: Revisiting my C25k Journey - same but different

Quick post to say “hi”, as, after a rather lengthy stint on the Injury-and-COVID-Couch, I’m finally training up again to 5k. The last time I did this journey...

Quick post to say “hi”, as, after a rather lengthy stint on the Injury-and-COVID...

CBDB

Graduate•2 years ago

26 Replies

Challenge done!

Completed Couch to 5K today! After a few weeks of running at the gym, I felt nervous about taking it outside, but was meeting some friends so that helped. I...

Completed Couch to 5K today! After a few weeks of running at the gym, I felt ner...

DiogoC

Graduate•2 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2022

I did it!

Run2 week 1

How do I re-start.. ??

W5 R1 - Again

First post

Tales of the treadmill ( an indoor adventure 🤓)

Week 9 , Run 3 complete🎉

6 months on

Running post-Covid-19

Thinking about c25k? do it!!

W8w3

Still going strong

Week 8- sore ankles

Returning to running

My journey to 5K.

Week 5 and still going!

Day one on week one complete

Back again, again!!

Nearly there!

What Now that I’ve completed couch to 5K

Day 1 Phew 😥

Getting the buzzzzz!!

Pre run advice needed

2nd chance!

W8r2

Tales from the treadmill (the launch)

Week9 Run 3 Completed

What to do after graduating?

W1R2: Revisiting my C25k Journey - same but different

Challenge done!

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