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Bit of a step up?

I did wk4 r1 yesterday and am feeling gutted as I didn't manage it all! I had to walk for a bit in the middle if my second 5 minute run. It felt like a massive...

I did wk4 r1 yesterday and am feeling gutted as I didn't manage it all! I had to...

Neverbeenarunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hi

Morning all

AngieSAustin

Graduate•7 years ago

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What are your health benefits with c25k?

Of course I know that if you start a programme such as C25K there would be health benefits. There are several reasons why I chose this exercise, firstly being...

Of course I know that if you start a programme such as C25K there would be healt...

Jullaly

Graduate•7 years ago

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Use the App

I have completed W1R2... before I set out on my run, I would set up my music, open my stopwatch app to count the time, open my “Mapmyrun” app, then start...

I have completed W1R2... before I set out on my run, I would set up my music, op...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Eating after a session

Just starting week 1 and wondering what's best to eat after a session? App suggests a small snack like a banana, but my natural hunger craves a pasty or...

Just starting week 1 and wondering what's best to eat after a session? App sugge...

I_Can_I_Will

Graduate•7 years ago

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Let’s talk knees

Wk1 r1 repeat, so did all wk 1 last wk and struggled a bit so thought I’d repeat. Did great last run yesterday but now my knees are so so crunchy and sore....

Wk1 r1 repeat, so did all wk 1 last wk and struggled a bit so thought I’d repeat...

therunningma

•7 years ago

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Does the App show route and distance somewhere?

I switched today as was using one I had to pay for before without realising. I can’t find where or if your route is tracked with this app?

I switched today as was using one I had to pay for before without realising. I c...

Littzo

•7 years ago

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W5R3

Completed this run yesterday and have just realised i ran over a mile in my 20 mins continuous run. When i was at high school and weighed only 7 stone i...

Completed this run yesterday and have just realised i ran over a mile in my 20 m...

Kmgw

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Thanks

Before I go to bed I wanted to say a huge thank you to you all for your support - you really made a huge difference to me today! 😀

Before I go to bed I wanted to say a huge thank you to you all for your support ...

Pancakes

Graduate•7 years ago

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Rest days

My next target is 1hr on the cross trainer 💪🏼🏃‍♂️

Hidden

•7 years ago

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First day tomorrow

First day tomorrow. How is every one doing? Does it really work

palmer300

•7 years ago

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Rest day😝

Just did 40 minutes on the cross trainer on level 12 and the last 2 minutes on level 15 at 110 steps per minute. I couldn’t do that 6 months ago. And I’ve...

Just did 40 minutes on the cross trainer on level 12 and the last 2 minutes on l...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Newbie to the community

Hi guys, really excited to find this community and looking forward to cheering people on and getting a bit of motivation myself. I’m on Week 6 Run 2. This...

Hi guys, really excited to find this community and looking forward to cheering p...

Brewdog

•7 years ago

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Times

Hi just starting out on the journey, finished week one ok, I'm looking for a rough guide as to how long it should take I just want to judge if I've got my pace...

Hi just starting out on the journey, finished week one ok, I'm looking for a rou...

GM32

•7 years ago

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Getting better!

I did my usual 5k'ish run and actually it wasn't too bad. Instead of trying to run it faster. I kept a steady pace and if I felt a little tired, I slowed my...

I did my usual 5k'ish run and actually it wasn't too bad. Instead of trying to ...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R2 done

Feeling really pleased with myself if I am honest. I was worried about the increase in running time from week 1 to week 2 but so far I have found it OK and...

Feeling really pleased with myself if I am honest. I was worried about the incre...

Sooz31

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3

Yaaaaaay! That’s all I have to say because I am so impressed I have made it to 3 runs :) I finished the run feeling really good!

Yaaaaaay! That’s all I have to say because I am so impressed I have made it to ...

tjstoll

•7 years ago

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W1R2

No rain and I managed to run mostly to the ends of the minutes - wish app would give a countdown at the end of the runs as I find myself slowing and there’s...

No rain and I managed to run mostly to the ends of the minutes - wish app would ...

Crittermad

Graduate•7 years ago

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Oh I do like to be beside the seaside... W9r2

We’re at the seaside for a couple of nights, so I’ve had a nice change of scenery for my run. Yes, I was going to go yesterday, but Mr Rainbow pointed out that...

We’re at the seaside for a couple of nights, so I’ve had a nice change of scener...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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Reached rockbottom!

Hi everyone, I’m new here so forgive me if someone else already asked these questions. I would really love to go out runningand get back into fitness AND give...

Hi everyone, I’m new here so forgive me if someone else already asked these ques...

Mimimya

•7 years ago

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Week 2 done and dusted

I'm very happy 😁

Jayfinch

•7 years ago

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W1 Plod 2

Have completed 2nd "run" of week 1 tonight and really struggled. Knees not feeling too bad, but shoulders are really sore - feels like there is a pulsating...

Have completed 2nd "run" of week 1 tonight and really struggled. Knees not feeli...

Tigger1306

•7 years ago

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Arthritis running

Hi I have psioratic arthritis and painful joints ,am I going to cause myself pain by running .

Hi I have psioratic arthritis and painful joints ,am I going to cause myself pai...

tonymoss1362

•7 years ago

4 Replies

First run!!!

Just completed my first run (on my treadmill) can’t wait for the next one, scheduled for Friday but might do it tomorrow! I feel so much better after running!...

Just completed my first run (on my treadmill) can’t wait for the next one, sched...

Traceyjg

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Tired after work

Sat on my bed to put running kit on . An hour later at 7.30 pm I got myself off the bed & into my walking boots .......and I did it . I’ve finished wk 1 !!! So...

Sat on my bed to put running kit on . An hour later at 7.30 pm I got myself off ...

Fifi18

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Achy knees

I'm about to start week 4, but my knees are quite achy, My trainers that I'm using are the old style, quite hard ridged soles, I am planing to get a gait...

I'm about to start week 4, but my knees are quite achy, My trainers that I'm usi...

Janey1xx

Graduate•7 years ago

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Kat in boots...W1 R1

Downloads the app on the spur of the moment as I started a dog walk....in walking boots and a heavy fleece! Probably not the best gear for the first run, but I...

Downloads the app on the spur of the moment as I started a dog walk....in walkin...

Katwpg

•7 years ago

5 Replies

C25k

Hi, My names Pete, just started my c25k with my daughter’s Jo & Natalie . I’m 52 I’m on my 2nd run and I’ve started to get a pain in my left Achilles, I’m ok...

Hi, My names Pete, just started my c25k with my daughter’s Jo & Natalie . I’m 52...

Petethesparky

•7 years ago

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w1R2 Help !

Just did my second run and it was harder than my first ! Does it ever get easier? I am really doubting if I will ever be able to do this... feeling really down...

Just did my second run and it was harder than my first ! Does it ever get easier...

Dawnie16

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R1........

So I started doing this with a group on a Wednesday night at work and after the first run I realised there was no way I would be able to wait a full week not...

So I started doing this with a group on a Wednesday night at work and after the ...

leelee70

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Bit of a step up?

Hi

What are your health benefits with c25k?

Use the App

Eating after a session

Let’s talk knees

Does the App show route and distance somewhere?

W5R3

Thanks

Rest days

First day tomorrow

Rest day😝

Newbie to the community

Times

Getting better!

W2R2 done

Week 1 Run 3

W1R2

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside... W9r2

Reached rockbottom!

Week 2 done and dusted

W1 Plod 2

Arthritis running

First run!!!

Tired after work

Achy knees

Kat in boots...W1 R1

C25k

w1R2 Help !

W3R1........

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