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Struggling

I was starting the 10k training before christmas but due to work and school half term I couldn’t get out and so didn’t run for around 3 to 4 weeks. I prefer...

I was starting the 10k training before christmas but due to work and school half...

Rachael84

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Just finished my first C25k Run! (W1R1)

I stumbled upon the C25k program as a podcast, read up on it, and decided to give it a go! I’m a Uni student who definitely needs to get up and exercising. I...

I stumbled upon the C25k program as a podcast, read up on it, and decided to giv...

hopelesswanderer

•7 years ago

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Ok I’m back on it

After at least three weeks off due to illness etc I went for my first run today finishing off week 8. It turns out I can easily still run for 28mins!yay!...

After at least three weeks off due to illness etc I went for my first run today ...

Dotthedyer

•7 years ago

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One of Those Days

Was a bit late to the gym this morning as I had forgotten to dry my gym kit so was behind schedule as it was. Then I started my Week 6, Run 1 and with 3...

Was a bit late to the gym this morning as I had forgotten to dry my gym kit so w...

chalky78

•7 years ago

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3 minute run

Yesterday I started week 3 on another cold grey damp morning. I started off feeling as if I was running through treacle and didn’t see how I’d be able to keep...

Yesterday I started week 3 on another cold grey damp morning. I started off feel...

JaniceB63

•7 years ago

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Weekly chat 15th to the 21st of January :)

Hello everybody. I hope you are having a good new year? Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share something small, so this is...

Hello everybody. I hope you are having a good new year? Sometimes we don't feel ...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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Newbie

Hi, I have thought about joining the c25k for ages but always put it off. My husband and 3 children all go off together for runs and I was feeling quite left...

Hi, I have thought about joining the c25k for ages but always put it off. My hu...

mellieone

•7 years ago

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W2r2

Ooooh. So that's what running in the rain is like. And the wind. Had to laugh at my soggy look when I got back but apart from wondering whether I would be able...

Ooooh. So that's what running in the rain is like. And the wind. Had to laugh at...

akaTig

•7 years ago

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I'm new and want to check.....!

Hi, I have done week 1 but didn't use the podcasts. Can I check I did the right amount of repetitions?! I did 5 mins of walking then 6 lots of 1 min walking...

Hi, I have done week 1 but didn't use the podcasts. Can I check I did the right...

mellieone

•7 years ago

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Nice weather for a run...if you are a duck!!!🦆

So this morning it is pouring with rain & rather windy.I am running week 5 run 2...but I am very happy about this because this is the run was supposed to do...

So this morning it is pouring with rain & rather windy.I am running week 5 run 2...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Never run before- starting tomorrow!

Late blooming Mom- late blooming runner! After having my first baby at 44 I’m now dealing with 30 extra pounds! I want to run but have never run in my life....

Late blooming Mom- late blooming runner! After having my first baby at 44 I’m no...

Sugar-Run

•7 years ago

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Graduation

I graduated on Friday (hooray!) and am enjoying my running again. I find I’m very variable with my pace with some evening runs over 1 minute/km slower than...

I graduated on Friday (hooray!) and am enjoying my running again. I find I’m ver...

James83

•7 years ago

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Quick question...

(For those of you have graduated) Do you still do 5 mins warm up/cool down walks on your runs? Just curious. (I know the stretches will always be vital, just...

(For those of you have graduated) Do you still do 5 mins warm up/cool down walks...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•7 years ago

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Knee pain

Just completed week six of couch to 5K. Really pleased to have made it this far but I’ve now got pain at the front and mid/side of my left knee. It’s not awful...

Just completed week six of couch to 5K. Really pleased to have made it this far ...

Hayz65

•7 years ago

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My third post graduation run

This was also the first time I headed off without Jo. It seemed odd not having her talking to me every 5 minutes, but the quiet voice of Map my Run counting...

This was also the first time I headed off without Jo. It seemed odd not having h...

MikeJones68

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2

Hi. I’ve completed my first week and am about to embark on my second week. When running my calf muscles get tighter and have had to push them to go a little...

Hi. I’ve completed my first week and am about to embark on my second week. When ...

Scouser67

Graduate•7 years ago

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Going the extra mile/km

This morning I set off on a planned 5k run. (I find that if I decide beforehand how far I want to run for and plan a route accordingly then it forces me to go...

This morning I set off on a planned 5k run. (I find that if I decide beforehand ...

Richard7

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduated in November but found post graduation tougher...anyone else or is it just me?

I absolutely LOVED doing the couch to 5K app. It kept me on track, motivated and I was buzzing by the progress I made. I could never run and now I can do 30...

I absolutely LOVED doing the couch to 5K app. It kept me on track, motivated and...

LibBurkley

•7 years ago

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Laura's week 9 music.... I missed the week 8 "hits"

So I thought I had got used to Laura's music after listening to it from week 1 through to week 8. In fact I really liked the week 8 music (yes, even "Julie"...

So I thought I had got used to Laura's music after listening to it from week 1 t...

RAnselm

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Week 2 - Dumb Question!

I am confusing myself reading the description for Week 2. At the end it says ' for a total of 20 minutes.' Does that 20 mins include the initial 5 mins warm...

I am confusing myself reading the description for Week 2. At the end it says ' ...

smithp24

•7 years ago

4 Replies

W5r2 is behind me

I did w5r2 on a mountain bike trail in a beautiful north Texas forest this morning. Very nice escape from babysitting two grandkids this weekend. Even got to...

I did w5r2 on a mountain bike trail in a beautiful north Texas forest this morni...

Froglegs

Graduate•7 years ago

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Sore calves

Hi I completed W1R1 on friday and R2 just now. During R2, my calves were aching from the first run. I powdered through without stopping but is it normal for my...

Hi I completed W1R1 on friday and R2 just now. During R2, my calves were aching ...

Chlorussell

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Kick up the backside worked 😂😂

After a really good run on New Year’s Eve my running mojo disappeared. NYE’s run was with Mrs Pyscho whose running mojo kicked in after that run. Thankfully,...

After a really good run on New Year’s Eve my running mojo disappeared. NYE’s run...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Finished week 1!

Might not sound like much, but have dome that third run, am so pleased! Roll on the next run in two day's time.

Might not sound like much, but have dome that third run, am so pleased! Roll on...

Hcjones

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Finished week on into week 2

I almost can't believe I am doing this, and surprised myself by breaking into a run down the street yesterday. I have up and down times, and wonder if I can do...

I almost can't believe I am doing this, and surprised myself by breaking into a ...

Sallysr

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Any hints to stop glasses steaming up when running?

Does anyone else have a big problem with their glasses steaming up as they get into a run and get a bit hot and sweaty?, more importantly does anyone know any...

Does anyone else have a big problem with their glasses steaming up as they get i...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

W2R3

Done and survived! Heavy legs today but went hiking yesterday and did 7 miles so think it's mainly a hangover from that. 2 days rest I think then W3!

Done and survived! Heavy legs today but went hiking yesterday and did 7 miles so...

Getfitjack

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Actually left the garden and ran in the village

I just started week 3 today, up until last Friday I’d confined myself to running the length of the garden and drive, didn’t have the confidence to be seen in...

I just started week 3 today, up until last Friday I’d confined myself to running...

JulesnBoo

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Week 9 run 1....

Only two more to do! Hopefully Tuesday for the next one and Thursday or Friday morning for the last one! Still loving it, hard bloody work but enjoying it....

Only two more to do! Hopefully Tuesday for the next one and Thursday or Friday m...

Hidden

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Well, 5k done. Note to self: find an easier route next time you dope, or take Scuba gear.

My mission for today- should I have chosen to accept it-was to enjoy a relaxing, first post-grad run with a particular emphasis on keeping my heart rate at a...

My mission for today- should I have chosen to accept it-was to enjoy a relaxing,...

Pm3eak

Graduate•7 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Struggling

Just finished my first C25k Run! (W1R1)

Ok I’m back on it

One of Those Days

3 minute run

Weekly chat 15th to the 21st of January :)

Newbie

W2r2

I'm new and want to check.....!

Nice weather for a run...if you are a duck!!!🦆

Never run before- starting tomorrow!

Graduation

Quick question...

Knee pain

My third post graduation run

Week 2

Going the extra mile/km

Graduated in November but found post graduation tougher...anyone else or is it just me?

Laura's week 9 music.... I missed the week 8 "hits"

Week 2 - Dumb Question!

W5r2 is behind me

Sore calves

Kick up the backside worked 😂😂

Finished week 1!

Finished week on into week 2

Any hints to stop glasses steaming up when running?

W2R3

Actually left the garden and ran in the village

Week 9 run 1....

Well, 5k done. Note to self: find an easier route next time you dope, or take Scuba gear.

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