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Week 4 and struggling

Hi Just completed first session on week 4 but couldn't do last 5 min run, so did 1min running followed by 1 min walking and repeated for 5 mins. Hopefully will...

Hi Just completed first session on week 4 but couldn't do last 5 min run, so did...

Birdj

•7 years ago

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Race for life in July

I've just signed up for the 5k Race for Life on 8 July in London Hampstead! Is there anyone who wants to join me?

I've just signed up for the 5k Race for Life on 8 July in London Hampstead! Is t...

resolution

Graduate•7 years ago

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The gremlins got me but now I'm back.

So my last (and first) post was on completion of the big 20 mins - w5 r3. I then went on to w6r1 and like many on here couldn't believe how hard it was. W6 r2...

So my last (and first) post was on completion of the big 20 mins - w5 r3. I then...

Nervousnewbie

Graduate•7 years ago

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week 4 and i LOVED it !!!!

well im still using my treadmill for the program will be going outside next week as im away for a week and dont want to take a break from the running so i will...

well im still using my treadmill for the program will be going outside next week...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

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Seasons' Best at Parkrun

Daughter home for the weekend so we did Parkrun together. It was great running along side each other all the way around and it got me a SB of 30:22 and her a...

Daughter home for the weekend so we did Parkrun together. It was great running a...

ladyharvills

Graduate•7 years ago

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New challenge starting on the strength and Flex forum next week

Over on the Stregnth and flex forum there will be a new stretch quest starting next week. It is very relaxed but it is aimed at helping you get some sort...

Over on the Stregnth and flex forum there will be a new stretch quest starting n...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk5 Day3 - did it!!

Thank you for all of your support and advice a couple of days ago. Redid Wk5 Day3 after my 'practice' attempt ! Did it outside and did it - almost...

Thank you for all of your support and advice a couple of days ago. Redid Wk5 Da...

Michlou65

Graduate•7 years ago

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No more weight loss

When I started C25K this time around I wanted to shed a few pounds, just to comfortably get back into some clothes that I had 'outgrown'. Happy to say I've...

When I started C25K this time around I wanted to shed a few pounds, just to comf...

Dpsl

Graduate•7 years ago

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The Answer to the mini egg quizz

If a 70kg 50 year old women was to go for a 5km run on the flat and it took her 50 min. How many Cadbury mini eggs would she burn in calories. If one mini egg...

If a 70kg 50 year old women was to go for a 5km run on the flat and it took her ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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First time runner, wish me luck!

I've just done my first run with Laura and it went OK! It's taken me months to pluck up the courage to make a start, and it's definitely thanks to this...

I've just done my first run with Laura and it went OK! It's taken me months to p...

belonger

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running by Myself

This morning decided to go for a run and make a start on running three times a week anyway grabbed the phone but it was flat so put it on charge but decided I...

This morning decided to go for a run and make a start on running three times a w...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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I get knocked down, but I get up again!

So the last time I posted on here was to ask some advice about having had a week or so off and whether I should continue on from where I left off, and thanks...

So the last time I posted on here was to ask some advice about having had a week...

Shan93

•7 years ago

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At last

I have recently joined gym - and decided to try couchto5k on treadmill I've tried doing it outdoors 3 times and never got past week 2 - I did week 1 day 2...

I have recently joined gym - and decided to try couchto5k on treadmill I've tri...

Bevfall

•7 years ago

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Help! My knees are SO sore and it's only week 2☹️

During my week 2, run 2 my knees started to niggle and by the time I got home I was in a lot of pain (mainly front of knee below the kneecap). I've been unable...

During my week 2, run 2 my knees started to niggle and by the time I got home I ...

KatieSid

•7 years ago

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Is it ok to rest halfway?

Hi there, nice to have so many brains to pick! I'm really hoping to improve my (currently dreadful) aerobic fitness so am barking on C25K. Have done 3 runs...

Hi there, nice to have so many brains to pick! I'm really hoping to improve my ...

lindamatey

•7 years ago

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Shoulder pain

Hi just finished we 4 which I have done twice as I had 2 wks off with shoulder pains doc thinks is tendinitis never had this before has anyone else had similar...

Hi just finished we 4 which I have done twice as I had 2 wks off with shoulder p...

Karenrbnsn88

•7 years ago

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W8R3, it was horrible but...

Today's run was pure torture from beginning to end. I felt defeated as soon as I set off, because the podcast was glitching so badly on my phone that it felt...

Today's run was pure torture from beginning to end. I felt defeated as soon as I...

SavageMyrtle

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 done! ... and the highlight was run 2!

Hi All, This week was the dreaded week 5 for me and I am so glad I completed it today! But first things first. I travel for my job from time to time and this...

Hi All, This week was the dreaded week 5 for me and I am so glad I completed it...

Lolovitch

Graduate•7 years ago

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Re match with the 4 year old at parkrun

Well I did not stand a chance , her mother said a loud good morning as they passed me, and dissappeared into the distance. Just kept them in sight but never...

Well I did not stand a chance , her mother said a loud good morning as they pass...

lyndamorag

Graduate•7 years ago

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Another Spring run :)

Have been struggling with energy levels recently, but trying to get back into regular running with a view to building up to parkrun in a few weeks time, so...

Have been struggling with energy levels recently, but trying to get back into re...

CookieM

Graduate•7 years ago

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Please help, I can only jog for 30 seconds before I'm exhausted

Hello I've signed up for a 10 week C25K with a running club so very proud of myself. I start my journey being very overweight and very unfit.... I can jog for...

Hello I've signed up for a 10 week C25K with a running club so very proud of mys...

alliebobster

•7 years ago

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Parkrun & 1st proper 5k

Yesterday I attended my first ever Parkrun, not as a runner, but as a marshal just so that I could suss everything out and get a feel for it before I run it on...

Yesterday I attended my first ever Parkrun, not as a runner, but as a marshal ju...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Sore calves

I should have started week 5 today but my calves are still sore from Friday. I do get a lot of pain in my calves when I run which stops as soon as I walk -...

I should have started week 5 today but my calves are still sore from Friday. I d...

Jaxdreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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Done week 1!

Well I've just done my 3rd run of week 1, yay! Feeling rather pleased with myself. I've been out on my home turf for the 1st time. I need to go a bit further...

Well I've just done my 3rd run of week 1, yay! Feeling rather pleased with mysel...

Clairejo40plus

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R2

Not too bad a jog last night despite 22 mph winds. Actually ran about 31-32 mins seeing as how the wind was behind me on the way back in. and at least my feet...

Not too bad a jog last night despite 22 mph winds. Actually ran about 31-32 mins...

MotherPip

Graduate•7 years ago

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Walking intervals?

Hi and Happy Easter! 🐣 Okay, back to (the running) business. I'm one of those who - unusually, it seems - really liked the walking breaks and wasn't sorry to...

Hi and Happy Easter! 🐣 Okay, back to (the running) business. I'm one of those w...

Dpsl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 day 2 ✔

Day 1 week 1 was 4 days ago but due to 30 hours of work in 3 days when i got home all i wanted to do was sleep....but I dragged myself out today and i did it...

Day 1 week 1 was 4 days ago but due to 30 hours of work in 3 days when i got hom...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Back after 2 and half weeks on the IC.

Hurt my ankle after W6R2 - tendonitis apparently. Well 2 1/2 weeks later and swelling stopped so decided to brave a run this morning. Didnt know where to start...

Hurt my ankle after W6R2 - tendonitis apparently. Well 2 1/2 weeks later and swe...

Skipper21

Graduate•7 years ago

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A bit early in the day!

Happy Easter all you lovely people! I've "borrowed" my grandchildrens' dog for the holiday weekend, so I've been thinking he might like my "baby steps" W1R1...

Happy Easter all you lovely people! I've "borrowed" my grandchildrens' dog for ...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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second time

hello everyone . new to this community but not c25k. this is me starting it again after losing weight three years ago for my wedding . I loved it not sure what...

hello everyone . new to this community but not c25k. this is me starting it agai...

Reddevilsgo

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2017

Week 4 and struggling

Race for life in July

The gremlins got me but now I'm back.

week 4 and i LOVED it !!!!

Seasons' Best at Parkrun

New challenge starting on the strength and Flex forum next week

Wk5 Day3 - did it!!

No more weight loss

The Answer to the mini egg quizz

First time runner, wish me luck!

Running by Myself

I get knocked down, but I get up again!

At last

Help! My knees are SO sore and it's only week 2☹️

Is it ok to rest halfway?

Shoulder pain

W8R3, it was horrible but...

Week 5 done! ... and the highlight was run 2!

Re match with the 4 year old at parkrun

Another Spring run :)

Please help, I can only jog for 30 seconds before I'm exhausted

Parkrun & 1st proper 5k

Sore calves

Done week 1!

W9R2

Walking intervals?

Week 1 day 2 ✔

Back after 2 and half weeks on the IC.

A bit early in the day!

second time

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