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Is this the start?

Week 8 Run 1 completed yesterday. Yesterday I also noticed that my legs felt a bit thinner. This morning my belly (huge sugar baby belly) also feels a bit...

Week 8 Run 1 completed yesterday. Yesterday I also noticed that my legs felt a b...

Minty4

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK8R2

Second run of the eighth week done, enjoying a rewarding paned ,( cuppa ). 23 down 4 to go.

Second run of the eighth week done, enjoying a rewarding paned ,( cuppa ). 23 do...

Gwibiwyr51

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 completed - Week 3 starts Wednesday - GULP!

Hi everyone - well I've just completed week 2 this morning and Wednesday will be Week 3 Run 1 - and I've looked ahead at the schedule and I have to say I'm a...

Hi everyone - well I've just completed week 2 this morning and Wednesday will be...

JanGow64

•7 years ago

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I want to run wk3 -Feel free to join

Hi there, for those who know me the title is very apt for me at the moment, but I know I'm not alone with the heat and those on the IC many of us can empathise...

Hi there, for those who know me the title is very apt for me at the moment, but ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Time for small update - W5R3

Hi my running family :) I was quiet recently, but I was following C25K. I managed to complete W5R3 yesterday. I struggled a lot, it was hot and humid, and I...

Hi my running family :) I was quiet recently, but I was following C25K. I manage...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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So disappointed!

So disappointed!! I graduated 3 weeks ago and was going out doing three 3 k runs every week but I now have a recurrence of a back problems and have had to...

So disappointed!! I graduated 3 weeks ago and was going out doing three 3 k runs...

Madmags59

•7 years ago

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Wk 3 run 3

Hi, so I've just completed week 3 run 3, but I'm struggling. I'm finding the three minute run a real stretch to do and I'm not looking forward to the five...

Hi, so I've just completed week 3 run 3, but I'm struggling. I'm finding the th...

Maya_80

•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 complete.

So having not run in over 20 years feeling good that yesterday's run included 2 x 3 minute runs and I did it. No stitch or breathing issues but my knees are...

So having not run in over 20 years feeling good that yesterday's run included 2 ...

Robbo78

•7 years ago

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First one Completed

First R4L yesterday and completed in 36mins. I'm pleased with that as it was very hilly and I hadn't counted on there being that many. Bring on the next one.

First R4L yesterday and completed in 36mins. I'm pleased with that as it was ver...

Jenchristie

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Wk1 run 1 part 2

So this time it was going quite well, managed the first 4 minutes in full then got struck with a cramp in my left leg and ended up walking till the end! 😫

So this time it was going quite well, managed the first 4 minutes in full then g...

Rabhaa

•7 years ago

1 Reply

wk4 R1

Well week 4 run 1 done, my pace was slower but very happy I completed the longer runs 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Well week 4 run 1 done, my pace was slower but very happy I completed the longer...

acheymakey

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Possible shin splints advice needed please...

Hi, I am looking for some tips regarding possible shin splints. 3 weeks ago I had made it up to week 7 and completed 2 of the 25 minute runs without any...

Hi, I am looking for some tips regarding possible shin splints. 3 weeks ago I ha...

BaggieGibbo

•7 years ago

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Playlist which carried me through my first 5K

I had actually started the C25K program in April with the intention of completing it before the 5K run (organized by my workplace as part of the sports meet)...

I had actually started the C25K program in April with the intention of completin...

SlobbyBlob

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Can tick that one off. Lead feet to begin with but quickly found my stride. Run 3 on Tuesday.

Can tick that one off. Lead feet to begin with but quickly found my stride. Ru...

charthedreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R2

Happy to say that I have completed it with one more to go.💃😀 I am about 4 weeks late, I have had knee issues that are now much improved. Mercifully, no pain...

Happy to say that I have completed it with one more to go.💃😀 I am about 4 week...

BethLynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Having to take a break :(

So today I completed week 8 run 1! It was a really tough run and I'm really proud of myself for completing it. Unfortunately, my ankle was acting up again...

So today I completed week 8 run 1! It was a really tough run and I'm really prou...

Littlehannahg

•7 years ago

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Wk9r3 what a journey. Thank ...

Wk9r3 what a journey. Thank you to every one who played a part in helping me reach this point I know with out the support of this forum I would never of made...

Wk9r3 what a journey. Thank you to every one who played a part in helping me r...

Stampy74

Graduate•7 years ago

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Almost knee pain

My knees have been a little sore when running for the last two runs. Not painful as such but more like someone is pushing a finger into me just under my knees...

My knees have been a little sore when running for the last two runs. Not painfu...

LemonieJ

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 vlog update

For anyone following my vlog week 7 episode Only two more left of all goes to plan I can't believe it !! Sorry I am a bit tipsy at the end 😊...

For anyone following my vlog week 7 episode Only two more left of all goes to p...

HiddenGem

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back again after a few years ...

I stumbled upon the C25K plan in Jan 2014 and it was a life saver after the death of my father. I loved it and completed it and kept running until about Oct...

I stumbled upon the C25K plan in Jan 2014 and it was a life saver after the deat...

Mum2run

Graduate•7 years ago

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Peeved of Peterborough

Planning to start W9 on Tuesday but got a lousy cold and they don't tend to clear up that quickly. How do others manage? Should I wait until after the worst of...

Planning to start W9 on Tuesday but got a lousy cold and they don't tend to clea...

Filbertneale

•7 years ago

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Having a two day break instead of one

Having a two day break instead of one purely because it was 9pm by the time I was actually available to go out to run and felt it a bit late to run alone...

Having a two day break instead of one purely because it was 9pm by the time I wa...

Karina1976

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Graduation today 😊

Last run of week 9 today and I pushed on and 4.5k which I'm really chuffed with, as doing the race for life next week

Last run of week 9 today and I pushed on and 4.5k which I'm really chuffed with,...

Tiredchick

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

Week 1, Run 1

Hi, After a couple of weeks of dithering I decided that this would be the weekend I started the Couch to 5K programme. I recently turned 50, slightly heavier...

Hi, After a couple of weeks of dithering I decided that this would be the weeken...

Sigered

Graduate•7 years ago

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The small one and I ran race for life

I am so proud of my little trooper! I was originally signed up to the race for life 10k and was so looking forward to it on my usual stomping ground. However,...

I am so proud of my little trooper! I was originally signed up to the race for l...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W6R2 this morning - what a struggle!

So I did this but really only just- for the last two minutes I was almost crawling. I finished it but wondering if I'll manage the next run. I've felt a bit...

So I did this but really only just- for the last two minutes I was almost crawli...

vicki49

•7 years ago

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W2R1 big jump

Did the podcast as part of a 5k park run. It took me round 2 laps and I just did my own thing for the third. What a jump it is from 60 -90 seconds though. Have...

Did the podcast as part of a 5k park run. It took me round 2 laps and I just did...

Droosie

•7 years ago

4 Replies

How to begin

Is this app just talking to other people or is there actually a workout plan running plan to follow?

Is this app just talking to other people or is there actually a workout plan run...

inChrist

•7 years ago

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10k - done!

Wow. I did it. Started c25k end September after never running before, instantly fell in love with it and just completed my first 10k in 1.06.01 well maybe...

Wow. I did it. Started c25k end September after never running before, instantly ...

runmelrun

Graduate•7 years ago

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Overheating - is it just me?

Sometimes, when I'm running, my body could go on but I literally feel like I'm about to explode because I'm too hot and I feel I have to stop for fear of...

Sometimes, when I'm running, my body could go on but I literally feel like I'm a...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

27 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

Is this the start?

WK8R2

Week 2 completed - Week 3 starts Wednesday - GULP!

I want to run wk3 -Feel free to join

Time for small update - W5R3

So disappointed!

Wk 3 run 3

Week 3 Run 1 complete.

First one Completed

Wk1 run 1 part 2

wk4 R1

Possible shin splints advice needed please...

Playlist which carried me through my first 5K

Week 5 run 2

W9R2

Having to take a break :(

Wk9r3 what a journey. Thank ...

Almost knee pain

Week 7 vlog update

Back again after a few years ...

Peeved of Peterborough

Having a two day break instead of one

Graduation today 😊

Week 1, Run 1

The small one and I ran race for life

W6R2 this morning - what a struggle!

W2R1 big jump

How to begin

10k - done!

Overheating - is it just me?

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