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Calf pain

A bit disheartened as I couldn’t finish w1r2 because my calves were hurting, I would have pushed through but I have a hockey game this afternoon and don’t...

A bit disheartened as I couldn’t finish w1r2 because my calves were hurting, I w...

Jeni1609

•6 years ago

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Preparing (mentally)...

Which week (if any), is the one most people remember find the most mentally challenging?

Which week (if any), is the one most people remember find the most mentally chal...

Updcreative

Graduate•6 years ago

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Imposter

Week 4. I’m still nervous someone I know will catch me running and point whilst laughing

Week 4. I’m still nervous someone I know will catch me running and point whilst ...

Updcreative

Graduate•6 years ago

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Leeds/Headingley best running spots?

I’m Bertie, an unfit student wanting to feel more healthy and confident (plus a bit of light relief from exam revision)! Just done my first run, W1R1, back...

I’m Bertie, an unfit student wanting to feel more healthy and confident (plus a ...

bpyates

•6 years ago

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Week 3 completed!!

Week 3 was a mixed bag. Run 1 surprised me that I managed it so well, seemed over quickly!! Run 2 I seemed to fly round without pushing myself - felt really...

Week 3 was a mixed bag. Run 1 surprised me that I managed it so well, seemed ove...

limberlou

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hill trails more fun? W1R2

2 runs in and I think I have found the key (for me)...woods and hills! About 30 years ago I enjoyed fell running, stopped and then 15 years ago did a very slow...

2 runs in and I think I have found the key (for me)...woods and hills! About 30 ...

Katwpg

•6 years ago

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Week 1 completed

It's done, week 1 is complete. Found it quite difficult, especially mentally as during the run I kept asking myself WHY !!

It's done, week 1 is complete. Found it quite difficult, especially mentally as ...

iwmtb31574

•6 years ago

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W8R3 today at parkrun

Having run alone since my running buddy fell at the first hurdle (not literally) I suddenly have a running buddy for this run and she wants to do parkrun so...

Having run alone since my running buddy fell at the first hurdle (not literally)...

msanni

•6 years ago

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Slow sixty

Hi all my name is pat have just downloaded c25k I have a fairly active job but not sure I have the stamina for running anyone else in this age range give me...

Hi all my name is pat have just downloaded c25k I have a fairly active job but n...

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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OMG I actually did it!!

...And it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought! I just had to share this with you all as you could see from my post the other day, I thought W3R1 seemed an...

...And it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought! I just had to share this with you a...

Itsmillie

•6 years ago

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Week 8 here I come!

Despite all sorts of hurdles including a very sore eye (chemical reaction to lash dye OUCH such vanity) I have completed W7R3! I was extremely slow in all 3 W7...

Despite all sorts of hurdles including a very sore eye (chemical reaction to las...

Ajay99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Signed up

Just about to start week 3. To provide extra incentive, I've registered with Park Run and downloaded my barcodes. I extended my last 3 sessions to 5k, and I'm...

Just about to start week 3. To provide extra incentive, I've registered with Par...

Hericus

Graduate•6 years ago

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New

Hi! I’m new to C25K. Just completed my first week! Looking forward to more! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Hi! I’m new to C25K. Just completed my first week! Looking forward to more! 🏃🏻...

CeciliaB

•6 years ago

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It’s easier without the boots

But I am not convinced it’s much faster!! 3.7km covered...dogs walked... it felt quite straightforward... Not sure the reward red wine and chocolate is in the...

But I am not convinced it’s much faster!! 3.7km covered...dogs walked... it felt...

Katwpg

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Check the box!!!

Successfully completed W1R 1 2 3 !!! Went great feeling good and ready for week 2!!!

Successfully completed W1R 1 2 3 !!! Went great feeling good and ready for week...

tmaryon1

•6 years ago

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Painful legs and knees.

Hello again. I did run 2 of repeat week 1. Good news is I completed all the 60s intervals and shhhh don’t tell my brain this but I was slightly shocked a...

Hello again. I did run 2 of repeat week 1. Good news is I completed all the 60s ...

therunningma

•6 years ago

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WK2 done!

Hi all Just finished week 2 today, really enjoyed it but still feeling a bit hard. Feeling a bit apprehensive about WK3, but I do look forward to the runs now,...

Hi all Just finished week 2 today, really enjoyed it but still feeling a bit har...

Beestonbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

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A little C25K poem for newbies

The C25K Shuffle I am off the couch, look at me! Pounding the pavement, running free. New motivation and determination, Say goodbye to procrastination. App at...

The C25K Shuffle I am off the couch, look at me! Pounding the pavement, running ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Had to stop running

I got to day 1 of week 7 and have had to stop. Pain in my hip, ankles, knees and neck. I’ve taken a week out and going to try again tomorrow. Going back to 5...

I got to day 1 of week 7 and have had to stop. Pain in my hip, ankles, knees and...

Copperbottom1

•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

It is so hard to get home from work on a Friday and go out for a run! But I refused to sit on the sofa when I got home and put my trainers on straight away!...

It is so hard to get home from work on a Friday and go out for a run! But I ref...

tjstoll

•6 years ago

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Age is a number, Mr Fauja Singh.

There been a lot of talk about middle and old age on the forum so i thought I would post this. My partner told me about this man the other night. He started...

There been a lot of talk about middle and old age on the forum so i thought I w...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Run in a While

Well, I was determined to go out today & nothing stopped me today. The weather was ideal, dry with just a slight chill. I donned my kit, put Week 6 Run 1 on my...

Well, I was determined to go out today & nothing stopped me today. The weather w...

Dhiny

•6 years ago

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W2R1 - CORE blimey

Got started on week 2 today, a little bit late because I did w1r1 full of red wine and chicken dinner. Do not recommend. So I had to repeat a run. Anyway, w2r1...

Got started on week 2 today, a little bit late because I did w1r1 full of red wi...

stpehlittle

•6 years ago

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Run 3 Week 8 done

Calf injury is repaired ( caused by pushing off in a field whilst chasing my sons!!) and feels ok and left knee getting better with stretches. I think I need a...

Calf injury is repaired ( caused by pushing off in a field whilst chasing my son...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 run 3 done but struggling

Finished week 2 by the skin of my teeth....I have sciatica which flares up for 24 hours after each run and I'm not sure if I can run for 3 minutes next...

Finished week 2 by the skin of my teeth....I have sciatica which flares up for 2...

Tashaliza

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just dropping in for an update

Well I just got to thinking people would click on my profile in years to come and see I got to week 7 then stopped, so I suppose I need to give a bit of...

Well I just got to thinking people would click on my profile in years to come an...

skelig

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Starting again

Hi there. I haven’t run/jogged in 10 months. I had completed the couch to 5k and there was a family tragedy. On that day in June 17 was the last day I ever...

Hi there. I haven’t run/jogged in 10 months. I had completed the couch to 5k and...

MaryMel121

Graduate•6 years ago

22 Replies

Itching to get out running again

Well I’m just over 1 week since I graduated and was unlucky to come down with a cold. I’ve started to finely feel better so fingers crossed I’m back out...

Well I’m just over 1 week since I graduated and was unlucky to come down with a ...

Notsobigdoug

•6 years ago

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W3R3 Completed tonight.

Wow very pleased with myself that I have completed another week. Breathing is definitely improving but different muscles in my left leg a bit sore while...

Wow very pleased with myself that I have completed another week. Breathing is de...

Lorijay

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Week 2

Week 2 Finished, not as hard as I thought it would be ...not looking forward to week 3 not sure how I'm going to cope with 3 minute runs

Week 2 Finished, not as hard as I thought it would be ...not looking forward to ...

Heather03

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Calf pain

Preparing (mentally)...

Imposter

Leeds/Headingley best running spots?

Week 3 completed!!

Hill trails more fun? W1R2

Week 1 completed

W8R3 today at parkrun

Slow sixty

OMG I actually did it!!

Week 8 here I come!

Signed up

New

It’s easier without the boots

Check the box!!!

Painful legs and knees.

WK2 done!

A little C25K poem for newbies

Had to stop running

Week 2 Run 1

Age is a number, Mr Fauja Singh.

First Run in a While

W2R1 - CORE blimey

Run 3 Week 8 done

W2 run 3 done but struggling

Just dropping in for an update

Starting again

Itching to get out running again

W3R3 Completed tonight.

Week 2

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