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Just starting?

For anyone just starting; choose somewhere flat if you can. I started this programme on a steep hill and just couldn't do it. Swapped to a park with a lovely...

For anyone just starting; choose somewhere flat if you can. I started this progr...

Freddieguyer

•7 years ago

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Running with stress incontinence

Many thanks JennyChan for prompting me to write this post, which I have been planning in my head since the beginning of this year, when I started the C25K...

Many thanks JennyChan for prompting me to write this post, which I have been pla...

SavageMyrtle

Graduate•7 years ago

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First failure 🙁

So did Week 5 run 2 this morning - and failed. Only just - I had to stop 15 seconds before the end of the final 8 minute run but felt very annoyed with...

So did Week 5 run 2 this morning - and failed. Only just - I had to stop 15 sec...

LegalLorna

Graduate•7 years ago

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Strava woke me up at 4am to tell me I had run 2400 miles. 😀 wk8r3.

Wk8r3 finally done. It's taken two weeks with practice runs. Routes in halifax, unexpectedly in Spain and this morning in Alloa. Mum took I'll on holiday...

Wk8r3 finally done. It's taken two weeks with practice runs. Routes in halifax...

ShashHR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Please say it gets easier

Just started couch to 5k, completed my third run and although the running is getting easier my knees are really hurting, I think it may be because of my foot...

Just started couch to 5k, completed my third run and although the running is get...

Nibbles_peach

•7 years ago

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Change of scenery

I've recently moved back to university, so have had to change my run route from the completely quiet forest and country roads to slap bang in the middle of a...

I've recently moved back to university, so have had to change my run route from ...

Tweeds98

•7 years ago

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W1r3

I did this a day later than originally planned. I felt very unwell yesterday but was determined not to give up so I ran today instead. Today I learnt that...

I did this a day later than originally planned. I felt very unwell yesterday but...

BeattieBF

•7 years ago

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week 6, stuck

Hi all, I got stuck in week 6, been doing run twice already, because I couldn't get to past it. I don't seem to be able to move to the run 3 (25 min!), I just...

Hi all, I got stuck in week 6, been doing run twice already, because I couldn't ...

goya

Graduate•7 years ago

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Need to loosen the muscles

So I am meant to be doing run 2 of week 9 today. But my whole body is stiff. I have had 2 rest days and trying some stretches, but nothing seems to be working....

So I am meant to be doing run 2 of week 9 today. But my whole body is stiff. I h...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

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New trainers

Just done week 2 run 2 in new trainers. Now I've been left with a huge blister. I carried on through the pain but don't know how I'm going to do my next run....

Just done week 2 run 2 in new trainers. Now I've been left with a huge blister. ...

nessa1986

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 - The kindness of strangers

I completed Week 5 Run 2 last night and it was my favourite run yet! It felt amazing to be running for 8 minutes at a time and still have lungs and legs left...

I completed Week 5 Run 2 last night and it was my favourite run yet! It felt ama...

EmC25K

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week4 Run2

I posted the other day stating that Run 1 wasnt great, felt sick after eating dinner to soon to a run etc, and my knee's & shins were sore towards the end....

I posted the other day stating that Run 1 wasnt great, felt sick after eating di...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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First run today

So I have done day one today , never run before and it nearly killed me 😂wanted to stop after 20 minutes but had two runs left so pushed myself. I went to the...

So I have done day one today , never run before and it nearly killed me 😂wanted...

Slowry12

•7 years ago

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W5R2

This app is AMAZING I can't believe 5 weeks ago I was struggling to run for 60 seconds and now I've just done two 8min runs. This programme is brilliant, oh...

This app is AMAZING I can't believe 5 weeks ago I was struggling to run for 60 s...

Cooper79

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 completed!!!

As mentioned in my last post I was not looking forward to run 3, but this morning in the rain I cracked it. The feeling of achievement is fantastic and I now...

As mentioned in my last post I was not looking forward to run 3, but this mornin...

Steve1011

Graduate•7 years ago

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Holy Cow, run 2 done.

Why is the second run of the week so much harder? Lol. I thought I'd compare time and distance without monitoring the warm up/cool down walks on Tuesday. I...

Why is the second run of the week so much harder? Lol. I thought I'd compare ti...

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Positivity + squats = YES

I did my third week one re-run this morning and what I've found more than anything with these three runs is that my mental attitude towards them has been SO...

I did my third week one re-run this morning and what I've found more than anythi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W7R2

After being ill on Monday and not being able to run far yesterday, I did try but was still feeling rubbish and only managing 9 minutes running, I decided to...

After being ill on Monday and not being able to run far yesterday, I did try but...

LeeU

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R3 - move over smug corner

I am here🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🚂🚂

Debbie698

•7 years ago

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Hills

Hi, I am new on here and need some advice. It is very hilly where I live and I have mild asthma. I'm on week 3 and really struggled with the 3 mins run as I...

Hi, I am new on here and need some advice. It is very hilly where I live and I h...

FlossnCharlie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk5 R3

Well today's the day for the first double figure minutes ,20 minutes it seemed impossible a month ago. Well I have DONE IT, can't believe it 20 minutes steady...

Well today's the day for the first double figure minutes ,20 minutes it seemed i...

Nemota

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1 done!

Writing to give hope. Life has happened since starting C25K. Boyf away, had to run alone. Completed W4R1 yest. Really had to push through, a couple of times...

Writing to give hope. Life has happened since starting C25K. Boyf away, had to r...

lostgirl76

•7 years ago

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It's official!!

WK6R3 has been bagged and I am now the proud owner of a virtual badge that says I am a runner 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ I absolutely loved this run 😊 I was awake at...

WK6R3 has been bagged and I am now the proud owner of a virtual badge that says ...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

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Against all odds

I did not want to get out of bed this morning for my final week 9 run. I forced myself up and out still not believing I'd do 30 minutes. Not only 30 minutes...

I did not want to get out of bed this morning for my final week 9 run. I forced...

ChallengerGrandma

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6 run2 nearly killed me

I've been really chuffed with myself to date. I'm overweight and never ran before even at school if I could help it. So this hasn't been easy for me. Ev en did...

I've been really chuffed with myself to date. I'm overweight and never ran befor...

jchann

•7 years ago

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To run or not to run?

Here I am at 06 15 debating whether or not to finish wk 5. I have had a cold which is not on my chest sorhat satisfy s the above tge neck rule. What the hell...

Here I am at 06 15 debating whether or not to finish wk 5. I have had a cold whi...

fayecheshire

•7 years ago

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Wet Sand

Run 2 Wk 2 was something I was looking forward to. I felt fine and thought it would go as easy as the previous run. But just into the first 90 second run I...

Run 2 Wk 2 was something I was looking forward to. I felt fine and thought it wo...

Lilybell

•7 years ago

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Just looked at W5 - cripes!!!!

Just made the mistake of looking ahead at week 5 runs. Thought it would be 3*5 minute runs. But it isn't!!! Thought the 20 minute run would be a few weeks...

Just made the mistake of looking ahead at week 5 runs. Thought it would be 3*5 m...

AdeleT7

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

I've started having knee pain on the inside of my left knee.. literally seizes up once I've stopped running and is really painful to walk but not to weight...

I've started having knee pain on the inside of my left knee.. literally seizes u...

RunningKeir

•7 years ago

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How to stay young

Evening gorgeous runners - I hope you're all watching the BBC programme on how to stay young and giving yourselves a big pat on the back for getting off the...

Evening gorgeous runners - I hope you're all watching the BBC programme on how t...

Ejbirdy

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Just starting?

Running with stress incontinence

First failure 🙁

Strava woke me up at 4am to tell me I had run 2400 miles. 😀 wk8r3.

Please say it gets easier

Change of scenery

W1r3

week 6, stuck

Need to loosen the muscles

New trainers

Week 5 Run 2 - The kindness of strangers

Week4 Run2

First run today

W5R2

Week 5 completed!!!

Holy Cow, run 2 done.

Positivity + squats = YES

W7R2

W5R3 - move over smug corner

Hills

Wk5 R3

W4R1 done!

It's official!!

Against all odds

W6 run2 nearly killed me

To run or not to run?

Wet Sand

Just looked at W5 - cripes!!!!

Week 5 Run 2

How to stay young

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