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Calf aches in week 8

I don't expect this to be completed totally ache-free, but I am finding that now I'm doing the longer runs, it's making my calves ache quite a bit. I have been...

I don't expect this to be completed totally ache-free, but I am finding that now...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•7 years ago

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"Done, done, I'm on to the next one"

That's what Dave Grohl was singing in my ear for the last 2 of 20 minutes and I swear he made me do it! That and the thought of having to admit a...

That's what Dave Grohl was singing in my ear for the last 2 of 20 minutes and I ...

Tracey5kOneDay

Graduate•7 years ago

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Cut the running! 26degc🌞

Trust me to go out at midday! Was so hot! 😁 So I just jogged for 35 mins, my route was sometimes in some shade under the trees down the lane and through the...

Trust me to go out at midday! Was so hot! 😁 So I just jogged for 35 mins, my ro...

davelinks

Graduate•7 years ago

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Cramping legs

Can anyone help I've never been a runner but am relatively fit do a couple of hiit sessions and 3 weight lifting sessions- which is what inspired me to do this...

Can anyone help I've never been a runner but am relatively fit do a couple of hi...

Allibabes

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

20 mins.... in this heat?? 😱

Elizawho77

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finished W1R1!!

After putting off this run from yesterday, I did it today! I was close to giving up half way through due to my breathing but I feel so proud ❤️

After putting off this run from yesterday, I did it today! I was close to giving...

saffrx

•7 years ago

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😩 my first run

Well that was awful I have just completed my first run to some it may not be an issue lol it was for me I went with my hubby big mistake he is a fit machine...

Well that was awful I have just completed my first run to some it may not be an ...

sween6549

•7 years ago

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week 5 run 2 just about to do it!

The sun is boiling hot but I have only got this narrow margin of time to do the run. I am abit nervous about it but I will do as you guys have suggested slow...

The sun is boiling hot but I have only got this narrow margin of time to do the ...

Formeandfelix

•7 years ago

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Post nights hot hot hot run!

Made the mistake of sleeping for a couple of hours post nights today, so midday run it was to complete W2, hot hot hot, but consistent distance & times, so...

Made the mistake of sleeping for a couple of hours post nights today, so midday ...

Runningraspberrydiva

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

running trainers

I have always worn Nike Roshe run trainers when I used to go the gym (so maybe 5 times in the last 2 years...) Just wondered if they are suitable for the...

I have always worn Nike Roshe run trainers when I used to go the gym (so maybe 5...

princessbecky

•7 years ago

9 Replies

C25k First Run Advice

Hi! I apologise in advance if this post goes on a bit..... I'm Louise, I'm 39, and on Tuesday I went for my Week 1 run 1. I haven't told anyone I'm doing it I...

Hi! I apologise in advance if this post goes on a bit..... I'm Louise, I'm 39, a...

louisegill55

Graduate•7 years ago

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Legs feel like lead!

Just completed w4r2. On the last 5min run i found it really hard, my legs turn to lead! I keep pushing through it but VERY slow! Ive also got a proper pair for...

Just completed w4r2. On the last 5min run i found it really hard, my legs turn t...

Sambella2009

•7 years ago

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Week 3 done! Bring on week 4 🙈 Any tips?

I can't believe that I just competed week 3 and found the 3 minute runs easy in the final workout! If you had told me that after the W3 R1 i would never have...

I can't believe that I just competed week 3 and found the 3 minute runs easy in ...

BecP

•7 years ago

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WK7 done

Had a lovely run this morning finishing wk 7. was amazed to see that between running 25mins and walking brisk 5 min warm up and 5 min cool down I had done...

Had a lovely run this morning finishing wk 7. was amazed to see that between ru...

Vonnie63

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

You're all amazing!

I rarely post here these days but can be found lurking the Facebook 'Beyond C25K' and other groups. I just wanted to pop in and let you know that you're all...

I rarely post here these days but can be found lurking the Facebook 'Beyond C25K...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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It's a Sign.

Three pals and I were out this morning. Two did Week 2 Run 2 and two did Week 5 Run 2. We came across this sign lying in a puddle. It belongs to Perth...

Three pals and I were out this morning. Two did Week 2 Run 2 and two did Week ...

AnneDroid

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK4R1 - Dreading it but it was OK!!! :-)

Well I did week 4 Run 1 today. I was really dreading this week going up to 5 mins, when I look back and I used to struggle with 60 seconds. BUT.... I did it,...

Well I did week 4 Run 1 today. I was really dreading this week going up to 5 min...

togetherforever

•7 years ago

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Run 3 Week 2 - I'm blaming oxygen deprivation ...

Mr Smooth Michael J is a very persistent man, he keeps sending me messages telling me to get up and have my trainers ready. This is 6 dates in 12 days now, I...

Mr Smooth Michael J is a very persistent man, he keeps sending me messages telli...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

Well just completed this run, thank goodness for music and my will power to keep not looking at the time! The second eight was harder but was determine to do...

Well just completed this run, thank goodness for music and my will power to keep...

Paullyon

•7 years ago

15 Replies

W6R2 now that was hard 😞

So I have been plodding along nicely on the programme, following it to the letter. I haven't found it easy as I started with a BMI of 40 😞 so classed as obese...

So I have been plodding along nicely on the programme, following it to the lette...

Peekey

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

5K and another PB

Had one of those shall I stay in bed moments this morning(it was 4:20) but had planned on doing 4 runs this week and as this would be the third must really get...

Had one of those shall I stay in bed moments this morning(it was 4:20) but had p...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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Injury stopped me!

Hi all. I completed w6r1 last Friday and a niggling leg played up so I havent been out since. Leg was swollen for a few days but today it's ok. Im feeling...

Hi all. I completed w6r1 last Friday and a niggling leg played up so I havent b...

Pineconecollie

•7 years ago

6 Replies

W4R3 complete (almost!)

Just completed W4R3 however I had to walk for 30 secs in the last 5 minute run. I completed the other 2 runs for the week so i wanted some advice on whether I...

Just completed W4R3 however I had to walk for 30 secs in the last 5 minute run. ...

sarahsam76

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

W2R3

Just finished week 2 run 3 - I'm so happy. I didn't think I'd be able to stick to the plan but I have. I even got up extra early to do my run at 6.30am because...

Just finished week 2 run 3 - I'm so happy. I didn't think I'd be able to stick t...

Becki1780

•7 years ago

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I just ran for 8 mins

I can't believe I just ran for two lots of 8 minutes without stopping! Grinning from ear to ear! 20 mins next eeeek.

I can't believe I just ran for two lots of 8 minutes without stopping! Grinning ...

Determined92

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Morning run.

What a fab morning for a run. That's all.

kesmcg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Such good fun

Well that's wk1 done and I never ever thought I would 1) get through it, and 2) have such good fun. Thanks to everyone for your support, encouragement and...

Well that's wk1 done and I never ever thought I would 1) get through it, and 2) ...

Greenback-Boogie

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Park run

I'm doing my first park run Saturday - nervous and excited. Any advice please

Lois5107

•7 years ago

12 Replies

W9R3 - Done!

Wow - just finished my final run for week 9. It was raining and I was a bit slow but determined to finish today. Thank you all for your support along the way...

Wow - just finished my final run for week 9. It was raining and I was a bit slow...

Aussiemum100

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Wow

I've just done w1 r1 I never thought I'd see the day I would actually run for 8 minutes even though they aren't consecutive I still feel really proud of my...

I've just done w1 r1 I never thought I'd see the day I would actually run for 8 ...

amy29195

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

Calf aches in week 8

"Done, done, I'm on to the next one"

Cut the running! 26degc🌞

Cramping legs

Week 5 run 3

Finished W1R1!!

😩 my first run

week 5 run 2 just about to do it!

Post nights hot hot hot run!

running trainers

C25k First Run Advice

Legs feel like lead!

Week 3 done! Bring on week 4 🙈 Any tips?

WK7 done

You're all amazing!

It's a Sign.

WK4R1 - Dreading it but it was OK!!! :-)

Run 3 Week 2 - I'm blaming oxygen deprivation ...

Week 5 Run 2

W6R2 now that was hard 😞

5K and another PB

Injury stopped me!

W4R3 complete (almost!)

W2R3

I just ran for 8 mins

Morning run.

Such good fun

Park run

W9R3 - Done!

Wow

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