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Sabbatical over!

Hi everyone, I’m getting back to the program after the winter, when I ran on the treadmill at the gym and made it to Week 7 but never ventured outside. My aim...

Hi everyone, I’m getting back to the program after the winter, when I ran on the...

Renidragas

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Treadmill ok?

Is it ok to use a treadmill for this programme ? Regards Mark

Markboswell

•6 years ago

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Shin splints

Just finished week 1 run 2 and found it hard due to shin splints! Still managed to complete it all it just took me a bit longer but would love any tips of how...

Just finished week 1 run 2 and found it hard due to shin splints! Still managed ...

Llama3

•6 years ago

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Week 8 in the bag

Usual last run of the week inside the ParkRun. Forgot my headphones and had to dash home. Managed to get to the start line with 10 seconds to go. But I was all...

Usual last run of the week inside the ParkRun. Forgot my headphones and had to d...

Tasha99

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2

Ok well I have got through the second run it was better I managed it all can’t say it was easier but maybe I was more determined. I must have been a picture...

Ok well I have got through the second run it was better I managed it all can’t s...

SammieCh

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Done and Dusted

Just finished week 3. Today’s run was quite tough but think that is self induced as I didn’t drink enough yesterday. Lesson learnt! The positive is I...

Just finished week 3. Today’s run was quite tough but think that is self induced...

gwrunner18

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've only gone and done it!!!

So I've just done this!! Graduated couch to 5k I started at 121kg (126kg back in November when I was hospitalised for gallstones) today I'm 111kg. For anyone...

So I've just done this!! Graduated couch to 5k I started at 121kg (126kg back in...

Baybeebug

Graduate•6 years ago

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How do I beat the voice in my head that tells me to walk?

Hi everyone :) *waves* I've been doing Cto5K for a couple of months, and will do run 1 of week 7 today. I've not always been able to keep to 3 runs a week - I...

Hi everyone :) *waves* I've been doing Cto5K for a couple of months, and will do...

lucie-rapunzel

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

First pair of running shoes

I was told I need to upload a pic of my new running shoes 🤔 These are now 6 Kilometres old. They cost me a staggering 50 euros which is about 43 quid in real...

I was told I need to upload a pic of my new running shoes 🤔 These are now 6 Kil...

Pecora_Nera

Graduate•6 years ago

21 Replies

Week 8 Run 1 - the end is in sight

Yay. Week 8 Run 1 in the bag. I love Jo Wiley A month ago I’d had some sad family news and it really knocked me back. So if anyone is experiencing similar...

Yay. Week 8 Run 1 in the bag. I love Jo Wiley A month ago I’d had some sad fam...

MinnieNounou

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

Getting used to this

Fjtsherpy

•6 years ago

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Hooray!!!

Well I finally went and did it. I did my first ever parkrun. I loved it, did it at Felixstowe and it was lovely, weather was kind and the marshals so...

Well I finally went and did it. I did my first ever parkrun. I loved it, did it ...

Neverrunbefore64

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 runs 2 and 3

Have just completed my first week. Not sure I would as got bad news b4 run 2 had to juggle 2 of my children’s transport needs. Stress. 😱 I would normally hide...

Have just completed my first week. Not sure I would as got bad news b4 run 2 had...

Tinkerbella5

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Happy Park Runner 🏃‍♀️

7 months from starting C25k and I achieved my best time of 31 mins today at Catton Park run. Hubby caught me in action at 2k! 😊

7 months from starting C25k and I achieved my best time of 31 mins today at Catt...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•6 years ago

27 Replies

Week 2 Done!

Week two is finished! Run at 9:30am on a Saturday morning, never thought I’d see myself doing that! It was easier than run 2, but I’m a bit anxious about week...

Week two is finished! Run at 9:30am on a Saturday morning, never thought I’d see...

rszumowski

•6 years ago

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W1R1 ✅

Felt great to start, quite liked having Jo Whiley’s soothing voice guide me along. Here’s to the rest!! 🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️

Felt great to start, quite liked having Jo Whiley’s soothing voice guide me alon...

ihomans

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Outdoor running

Hi guys I know this sounds silly but I’ve got up to week 7 on a treadmill and have just signed myself and daughter up for a 5k race for life in July . I’m a...

Hi guys I know this sounds silly but I’ve got up to week 7 on a treadmill and ha...

Queeny1969

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Getting fit for 50

Hi all - hoping the powers of this amazing community will spur me on : ) I will be 50 in June next year. Used to be so fit and slim, then long working hours...

Hi all - hoping the powers of this amazing community will spur me on : ) I wil...

Hidden

•6 years ago

29 Replies

W2R1 - TOUGH, FACE like I got trapped in a sauna 😂😂

Ok this was a tough run, but since I use a running track I was able to maintain the same speed for each run and walk and start/finish in the same place. So...

Ok this was a tough run, but since I use a running track I was able to maintain ...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Next 5k race?

Errr, nope!

Rammy75

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Yippee :)

Week 3 run 3....Done :) and early morning again I never thought I would like running first thing, but I do! And, no laughing, i usually go no where with out...

Week 3 run 3....Done :) and early morning again I never thought I would like run...

JGalv

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Wk9 r3

I have now graduated when I started I didn’t think in a million years would I be able to run for 30 mins I’m so pleased I’ve done it going to keep running the...

I have now graduated when I started I didn’t think in a million years would I be...

Novice61

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Really slow and steady

I have been having knee niggles since last week's run so have been trying to do stretches and being ultra careful on my runs. So it was with a little fear and...

I have been having knee niggles since last week's run so have been trying to do ...

Richard7

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

W8R3 Slash and Burn 😭

Started out too fast, expected slight hip niggle to stop when warm, warm up walk, i suspect, finished too long before the run started. Had to stop 10 minutes...

Started out too fast, expected slight hip niggle to stop when warm, warm up walk...

msanni

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Back to the beginning

It’s been 2 years since I came across C25k, I got to week 8 and with one thing and another ended up not completing. I’m determined to finish this time round,...

It’s been 2 years since I came across C25k, I got to week 8 and with one thing a...

Clovers

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Done it!

W1R1 Done! Been putting that off for weeks but finally started. Feeling very chuffed with myself despite the fact that it almost killed me. Let's hope I can...

W1R1 Done! Been putting that off for weeks but finally started. Feeling very chu...

Perri71

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Yipeee

Just completed my first 28 min run. 😀 Now realise I have to get over the mindset that the first 10 mins are going to be tough. They are but manageable....

Just completed my first 28 min run. 😀 Now realise I have to get over the mindse...

Intheshed

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Promise

I am a 52 year old 26 stone farther of 4 and 8 year children and I am fed up with being called the fat man so I am giving this a go

I am a 52 year old 26 stone farther of 4 and 8 year children and I am fed up wi...

Dac1966

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Week 1 in the bag 🎉

Just completed W1 R3 and am feeling awesome can't wait to start week 2 on Monday!

Just completed W1 R3 and am feeling awesome can't wait to start week 2 on Monday...

Runnermum

•6 years ago

12 Replies

About to run Wk2 R1 and feeling a little nervous!

So i'm currently sat in the observation deck at ny local swimming baths, watching my daughter have her swimming lesson. After her lesson, we have a bit of time...

So i'm currently sat in the observation deck at ny local swimming baths, watchin...

MamaHogg

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Sabbatical over!

Treadmill ok?

Shin splints

Week 8 in the bag

W3R2

Week 3 Done and Dusted

I've only gone and done it!!!

How do I beat the voice in my head that tells me to walk?

First pair of running shoes

Week 8 Run 1 - the end is in sight

Week 2 run 1

Hooray!!!

W1 runs 2 and 3

Happy Park Runner 🏃‍♀️

Week 2 Done!

W1R1 ✅

Outdoor running

Getting fit for 50

W2R1 - TOUGH, FACE like I got trapped in a sauna 😂😂

Next 5k race?

Yippee :)

Wk9 r3

Really slow and steady

W8R3 Slash and Burn 😭

Back to the beginning

Done it!

Yipeee

Promise

Week 1 in the bag 🎉

About to run Wk2 R1 and feeling a little nervous!

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