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Newbie looking for advice

Hi everyone! I'm on week 1 and have done 2 runs so far and I've noticed that my muscles don't have that achey feeling the day after each run... does this mean...

Hi everyone! I'm on week 1 and have done 2 runs so far and I've noticed that my ...

Yma1608

•6 years ago

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New route

I ran a new route this morning, no ideas of timings or distance needed to run. So with new route I did 4.17km, including warm up & cool down walks, in 32:31...

I ran a new route this morning, no ideas of timings or distance needed to run. S...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

After an injury I’m really struggling to get back into it! I’m not going as much exercise now and when I go to do some I put it off 😫

Please help!

Xxjipxx

•6 years ago

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On week two which finding a lot more challenging as I don’t think I’ve done this much excercise since I was 20. Can anyone suggest aids to help with recovery...

On week two which finding a lot more challenging as I don’t think I’ve done this...

Didski

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Pace and Timings

Just to clarify "pace" and running 5K in 30 mins, I presume this should not include the 10 minutes "brisk walking" that Jo Whiley keeps telling me to do? The...

Just to clarify "pace" and running 5K in 30 mins, I presume this should not incl...

woody1971

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 6 Run 1

Finding it harder and harder to keep going with C25K. I made the choice to do this as surprise for my family so i always knew that fitting in the weekly runs...

Finding it harder and harder to keep going with C25K. I made the choice to do th...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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Moving on to wk 6 Yayyy!!

I just ran for 20 minutes and I’m still alive!!! First 5 minutes were the hardest I think because nagging doubt had crept in but I settled into the run and...

I just ran for 20 minutes and I’m still alive!!! First 5 minutes were the hardes...

sarah65

•6 years ago

7 Replies

WK7 run 2 - I have been up since 5am with excitement!!!

Well never thought this would happen - up so early and all I have on my mind is the excitement of doing my next run! I am not saying I am finding this a breeze...

Well never thought this would happen - up so early and all I have on my mind is ...

Loudrury

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

C25k scores again!

I thought some of you might be interested to here of an unexpected benefit of C25k. I had my gait analysed as recommended and got my new trainers which are...

I thought some of you might be interested to here of an unexpected benefit of C2...

Nannalyn53

Graduate•6 years ago

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Arthritis or running injury?

I've had mildvarthritis in my knees and hip for about 3 years, since starting the c25k I have notice virtually none of the pain I was having previously until...

I've had mildvarthritis in my knees and hip for about 3 years, since starting t...

SarahB1965

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Upping the pace

Working on my speed now, and upping the pace. I have hit the point of running 8 mins straight (this program is 1 week shorter than the one with Laura)....

Working on my speed now, and upping the pace. I have hit the point of running 8 ...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

My 1st post, (but I've been on here for a while)

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to say how inspired I have been by reading all the daily posts from people giving running a go. I am currently on W5R2, its taken...

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to say how inspired I have been by reading all the d...

Clugg

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Week six

Just completed week 5 and I can see there are no more walking breaks in the plan. It's all running from here on in. I'm not going to lie this looks really...

Just completed week 5 and I can see there are no more walking breaks in the plan...

THETRACTORBOY

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Week 4 run 3

So I did it!! I’m ready for week 5 - bring it on!

asenior85

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Begin at the beginning......

Haven’t started yet. Tomorrow is the day. Any tips?

Moirrey76

•6 years ago

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It’s a start.

Back injury last June - haven’t run until today. Started the couch to 5km - blowing out of my a**e I’m so unfit. Not a bad app for starting off.

Back injury last June - haven’t run until today. Started the couch to 5km - blow...

CDA1

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Finally out and running :) W6R1 - done, I think...

It was incredibly long week without running (last run - last Monday). I finally felt well enough to go out running, after yesterday's long walk with my dog I...

It was incredibly long week without running (last run - last Monday). I finally ...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk2 run 1

In a funny way I think I was sneakily looking forward to today. I'd be fibbing if I said I felt great during the run but I'm beginning to quite like the buzz...

In a funny way I think I was sneakily looking forward to today. I'd be fibbing i...

JayEnBee

•6 years ago

3 Replies

W7r3 - ouch, but not a running injury!

All day today my shoulders and neck have been full of tension and getting increasingly sore, so I really didn’t know whether going for a run was more likely to...

All day today my shoulders and neck have been full of tension and getting increa...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

W3R2

Havnt run for a week due to work :( Managed run ok today. Did 2nd 3 mins run and felt bad around 2 mins but then suddenly felt much better and completed the 3...

Havnt run for a week due to work :( Managed run ok today. Did 2nd 3 mins run an...

Kmgw

•6 years ago

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Pretty Knees - this is about vanity not injury

At the beginning of this I think I posted about my saddlebags and baggy knees. Well today I noticed my knees have lost weight, look younger, are happier and...

At the beginning of this I think I posted about my saddlebags and baggy knees. W...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

W9 R2

I had thought I'd have an extra rest day but I was feeling a little down after spending the afternoon with my elderly friend who had just admitted she had been...

I had thought I'd have an extra rest day but I was feeling a little down after s...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Amazed and determined

Well since my last post I’ve had a few odd weeks and got behind but like everyone before me said - the programme waits for you. Tonight I did week 5 run 2 with...

Well since my last post I’ve had a few odd weeks and got behind but like everyon...

auntielou

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Worst run yet..!!

Well, W3R2 done! Definitely my worst run, for several reasons! Firstly the cold wind in my face was horrible tonight. Then, my battery on my phone was low so...

Well, W3R2 done! Definitely my worst run, for several reasons! Firstly the col...

Lisalou1402

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Progression from 5-10K training app

Hi there Could anyone suggest a 5k-10K training app in a similar vein to C25K. Preferably with a coach with an English accent + not American. Cheers

Hi there Could anyone suggest a 5k-10K training app in a similar vein to C25K. P...

hpstringfellow

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Wk4 R1 in the bag!

I did it! I was really looking forward to my run today even though I was nervous of the 5 minutes of running. I found it okay and at times just forgot I was...

I did it! I was really looking forward to my run today even though I was nervous...

Duracellqueen

Graduate•6 years ago

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🙋🏼‍♀️ Final run ✅

More of a swim really 😂 Wasn’t really feeling it today, even post ‘graduation’ run I feel somewhat flat ... odd!! I shall review and reflect in the comfort of...

More of a swim really 😂 Wasn’t really feeling it today, even post ‘graduation’ ...

CitizenP

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

Blisters!

Second run completed this morning. Definitely felt a smidgen more positive before and after, but I still can’t believe that I’ll ever be able to run for more...

Second run completed this morning. Definitely felt a smidgen more positive befor...

furlmouse

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

First Run - Eye Opener

Hi Guys, Started my first run W1R1 last night and it was a struggle. I am 26, 6'1' and weigh 19 stone 5lbs and have recently become a father and want to be...

Hi Guys, Started my first run W1R1 last night and it was a struggle. I am 26, 6'...

Hidden

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Knees!!!

Hello everybody: Did W8R1 yesterday and things going mostly great. But I am finding my knees are hurting with the longer runs. I know this is a comm n topic of...

Hello everybody: Did W8R1 yesterday and things going mostly great. But I am find...

Gramcc

Graduate•6 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

Newbie looking for advice

New route

After an injury I’m really struggling to get back into it! I’m not going as much exercise now and when I go to do some I put it off 😫

Couch to 5k

Pace and Timings

Week 6 Run 1

Moving on to wk 6 Yayyy!!

WK7 run 2 - I have been up since 5am with excitement!!!

C25k scores again!

Arthritis or running injury?

Upping the pace

My 1st post, (but I've been on here for a while)

Week six

Week 4 run 3

Begin at the beginning......

It’s a start.

Finally out and running :) W6R1 - done, I think...

Wk2 run 1

W7r3 - ouch, but not a running injury!

W3R2

Pretty Knees - this is about vanity not injury

W9 R2

Amazed and determined

Worst run yet..!!

Progression from 5-10K training app

Wk4 R1 in the bag!

🙋🏼‍♀️ Final run ✅

Blisters!

First Run - Eye Opener

Knees!!!

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