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C25K partial re-run

have been off with a hip injury but got some treatment on it last week and have done a little walk/run twice But going to start week 5 tonight (chiropractors...

have been off with a hip injury but got some treatment on it last week and have ...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Little by little?

Hi Folks, I haven't been around for as my last run was on 7th May before the cough and cold bug caught me :( ! Couldn't even walk to the top of our lane...

Hi Folks, I haven't been around for as my last run was on 7th May before the cou...

ANewMe2022

Graduate•7 years ago

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Painful calves

Stuck on w1 for 2 weeks. I can only do maybe 2 of the 8, 60 sec runs. The pain in my calves is so bad that it is stopping me completing the full 60 seconds....

Stuck on w1 for 2 weeks. I can only do maybe 2 of the 8, 60 sec runs. The pain ...

Pennina

•7 years ago

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Toning

Has anyone noticed a difference in body Toning or shape since starting this.. I'm only on w2 but I am doing slimming world along side this and also a workout...

Has anyone noticed a difference in body Toning or shape since starting this.. I'...

Vicky0310

•7 years ago

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Do I have to run?

Don't want to sound dim, but do you have to run? Can I fast walk? I have a dodgy knee and prefer to avoid high impact exercise.

Don't want to sound dim, but do you have to run? Can I fast walk? I have a dodgy...

MrsChicken67

•7 years ago

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A less goes a lot more!!!

W2r1 was much easier than week one and I could possibly of carried on...I felt I was dying on my last run,so last yesterday and last night....I drank a lot...

W2r1 was much easier than week one and I could possibly of carried on...I felt I...

Mee07

•7 years ago

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Preferred time to run during the day.

For me, it seems to be the evening, although I wouldn't mind doing a morning run some time. What time of the day do you tend to run?

For me, it seems to be the evening, although I wouldn't mind doing a morning run...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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The psychological effects of running.

We all know that running keeps you fit and can help you lose weight, but what about the psychological effects? I know one person who says if they don't run at...

We all know that running keeps you fit and can help you lose weight, but what ab...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Scared to start!

Hi all, im coming up 54, have been an ex smoker for almost 2 months (yay!) and im seriously unfit and overweight. Ive never done anything remotely active in my...

Hi all, im coming up 54, have been an ex smoker for almost 2 months (yay!) and i...

joblueeyes63

•7 years ago

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W8R2, Diamond in the rough - my Everest reached!

Well I did not want to get up this morning. The novelty of getting up before work to go for runs has well and truly left me. However, I have been doing this...

Well I did not want to get up this morning. The novelty of getting up before wor...

Graduate•7 years ago

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Early morning Activity

For the first time in a while was awake before the alarm 04:00(what's that all about) so decided to start my early morning run session quick drink of water and...

For the first time in a while was awake before the alarm 04:00(what's that all a...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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Scared for w5 r3

I have been doing the C25k for two months now and still in week 5, work keeps me busy so I can't do three runs per week. I did w5 r2 for the second time...

I have been doing the C25k for two months now and still in week 5, work keeps me...

kotick

•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

This programme really does work !! I'm only into week 4 but can't believe I managed to run for 16 mins this morning. Legs were protesting for most of it but I...

This programme really does work !! I'm only into week 4 but can't believe I mana...

SamMc1

•7 years ago

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Cruise stops graduation 👨‍🎓

Managed to get Week 9 Runs 1 and 2 done last week but couldn't quite squeeze in Run 3 before we set sail on our holiday 😩 Brought my running gear with me...

Managed to get Week 9 Runs 1 and 2 done last week but couldn't quite squeeze in ...

Feistlet

Graduate•7 years ago

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Trying to lose weight and get fit

Hi all. I stopped smoking after nearly 30 year in January. Now need to lose the 1.5 stone I have put on and get fit. So unfit at min. Any tips are most welcome...

Hi all. I stopped smoking after nearly 30 year in January. Now need to lose the ...

Redhaven

•7 years ago

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Holiday

So tomorrow I'm doing w2r1 but I go away in 6weeks so won't have completed by then 😔 would anyone suggest trying to do this on holiday or to have a 2 week...

So tomorrow I'm doing w2r1 but I go away in 6weeks so won't have completed by th...

Vicky0310

•7 years ago

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C25k w1r2 - help with Map My Run please!

Did this one on a treadmill at my local gym. So much nicer to be able to focus on the running rather than what's going on around me, and it's good to have a...

Did this one on a treadmill at my local gym. So much nicer to be able to focus o...

euryleia

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Trying to lose weight

Hi everyone i am due to start week 2 tomorrow of the programme and looking for any advice. I am currently well overweight (240lbs) and last week was my first...

Hi everyone i am due to start week 2 tomorrow of the programme and looking for a...

Cw1888

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Playlist

Does anyone know if you can have a playlist going on your phone whilst having the podcast going?

Does anyone know if you can have a playlist going on your phone whilst having th...

dannibelle5

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Finally did w2,r1.

I started about 3 weeks ago, and between sick kids and procrastinating, it's taken me this long to do Week2, run1! Because it's taken me so long, I was going...

I started about 3 weeks ago, and between sick kids and procrastinating, it's tak...

Firsttk

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Calf injuries... advice please.

So my husband has started the c25k programme secretly behind me. He's just started week 3, I'm finishing week 6 tomorrow and I found out today as he's really...

So my husband has started the c25k programme secretly behind me. He's just start...

Clairejo40plus

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

Just starting - any tips?

I have recently started the C25k regime and so far after 3 runs at week 1 - I am still struggling to complete it. I am so unfit but I'm not giving up, still...

I have recently started the C25k regime and so far after 3 runs at week 1 - I am...

zellic

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Pic of tonight's run

Pic below!

Chloe1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 - a few questions

Hi there, I've just done week 7 run 1 - 25 mins without stopping. I'm really amazed at my progress. I've never ever liked sport and I'm quite short and quite...

Hi there, I've just done week 7 run 1 - 25 mins without stopping. I'm really ama...

Chloe1981

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

W2R1 done 👍

Good start to the week and feeling great Apart from the hip pain to begin with (past injury) I powered through it Can not wait for my next run

Good start to the week and feeling great Apart from the hip pain to begin with (...

ScarletWitch97

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Lost: TSB's Running-Mojo, if found please return

shoulder muscles feeling boggy and sore, feet aching, eyes strained and a brain with the consistency of aspic jelly, I love my new job but after 3 days and two...

shoulder muscles feeling boggy and sore, feet aching, eyes strained and a brain ...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•7 years ago

21 Replies

Stuck at wk5 run 1

Ok, tonight I attempted week 5 run 1 for the forth time!! To be fair, I do have a sore throat and a tight chest so today's attempt was actually the worst of...

Ok, tonight I attempted week 5 run 1 for the forth time!! To be fair, I do have ...

Mccarum123

•7 years ago

8 Replies

W3R1 in the bag!! 😅

I have just finished my 1st run of W3 ( if you can call it that based on the average pace lol) but I genuinely feel I have improved. I managed to do 5 minutes...

I have just finished my 1st run of W3 ( if you can call it that based on the av...

Evagr1

•7 years ago

5 Replies

W1R3 done!

Well I have finished week one and it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I tried the plan a few years back and didn't get to complete it. My knees...

Well I have finished week one and it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to ...

Dew1nter

•7 years ago

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W2 R1 Complete!

Well, it's later than I usually do it, but I started week 2 today and boy, it was tiring! I was planning on running this morning like usual, but my side (which...

Well, it's later than I usually do it, but I started week 2 today and boy, it wa...

Adler92

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

C25K partial re-run

Little by little?

Painful calves

Toning

Do I have to run?

A less goes a lot more!!!

Preferred time to run during the day.

The psychological effects of running.

Scared to start!

W8R2, Diamond in the rough - my Everest reached!

Early morning Activity

Scared for w5 r3

Week 4 Run 1

Cruise stops graduation 👨‍🎓

Trying to lose weight and get fit

Holiday

C25k w1r2 - help with Map My Run please!

Trying to lose weight

Playlist

Finally did w2,r1.

Calf injuries... advice please.

Just starting - any tips?

Pic of tonight's run

Week 7 - a few questions

W2R1 done 👍

Lost: TSB's Running-Mojo, if found please return

Stuck at wk5 run 1

W3R1 in the bag!! 😅

W1R3 done!

W2 R1 Complete!

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