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Tight calf muscle

My left calf muscle always feels tight. I do a fair bit of walking and usually after awhile I walk it off. It is there all the time while I am doing the runs...

My left calf muscle always feels tight. I do a fair bit of walking and usually a...

Runningroni

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3

Well after some trepidation i have managed to run for 20 minutes. Hard to believe as on W1R1 I struggled to run for 1 minute!! As many people have said it is...

Well after some trepidation i have managed to run for 20 minutes. Hard to believ...

Kmgw

•6 years ago

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W3R2 completed and didn’t feel so bad

Ran after work tonight. I’m nervous to say it out loud but it didn’t feel too bad. The 1.5 minute runs were just easy and the 3 minute runs weren’t dire. Felt...

Ran after work tonight. I’m nervous to say it out loud but it didn’t feel too ba...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Should I be hungry all the time ....

So I’m on W3 ......and feeling quite hungry all the time. I’m trying to be mindful of what I’m eating but I feel like I’m losing the battle, I wanted this...

So I’m on W3 ......and feeling quite hungry all the time. I’m trying to be mindf...

leelee70

•6 years ago

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The app crashed!

Sarah Millican abandoned me on the way back! It was the 2nd (and last) 10minute run of W6R2 - I still don't know how long I'd been running but it was longer...

Sarah Millican abandoned me on the way back! It was the 2nd (and last) 10minute ...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running etiquette?

Now that there are a growing number of people out and about when I’m running, what the etiquette for priority on a path? I started off weaving around Sunday...

Now that there are a growing number of people out and about when I’m running, wh...

Sarararara

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ran in a small circle to demonstrate. 😂

Where’s the daftest place you’ve demonstrated that you can now run? My friend and I were out on a dog walk the other evening and I ran in a small circle to...

Where’s the daftest place you’ve demonstrated that you can now run? My friend...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wow!!! I’ve got run 1 week 9 under my belt!

...and it’s a big belt! I swapped from MJ to SM as I wanted a cheery support ( sorry Michael 🤭) I can’t believe I’m here!!!

...and it’s a big belt! I swapped from MJ to SM as I wanted a cheery support ( ...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

So just completed the second run of he week and I have this growing awareness that I’m nearing the end. I wonder how I’ll feel

So just completed the second run of he week and I have this growing awareness t...

robOliver

•6 years ago

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Thoughts on hills

Hills might be overstating it a bit, but I live out in the middle of nowhere in the countryside, so my runs tend to be on country lanes nearby. My favourite...

Hills might be overstating it a bit, but I live out in the middle of nowhere in ...

R4inbow

•6 years ago

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W1R2 in the bag!

Just done Wk1 run2 with my little man. I actually did all the running intervals! Yay! Though my jog is so slow I am calling it the "C25K Shuffle" 🕺🏃My proper...

Just done Wk1 run2 with my little man. I actually did all the running intervals!...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W1R2

Really wasn’t feeling like running today but so glad I did... W1R2 completed and despite still being sore, I actually enjoyed it?!?!? Second run felt much...

Really wasn’t feeling like running today but so glad I did... W1R2 completed and...

trinity321

•6 years ago

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Not sure I’m ready for Run 2!

Did my Week 1 Run 1 on Saturday, but I’ve been putting off Run 2 as my hips has been so tight and achey! I love yoga and do this once a week, clearly this...

Did my Week 1 Run 1 on Saturday, but I’ve been putting off Run 2 as my hips has ...

mrs_lupton

•6 years ago

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Irresponsible Dog Owners 🤬.

Felt good today during today’s run and after passing the 5K mark of my run, I decided to push on and go for 6K. Then I met the irresponsible dog owner and his...

Felt good today during today’s run and after passing the 5K mark of my run, I de...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Run 2 feeling it today phew lol

Fjtsherpy

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Totally dreading week 3 run 1 today but had a look on here before and read that everyone had been advising people to slow it down and it worked, I got through...

Totally dreading week 3 run 1 today but had a look on here before and read that ...

ShaunaD93

•6 years ago

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2nd run

Well just completed my 2nd run and joined the gym 🤩

1558

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Coaches. Does one talk more than the others?

I need someone to keep talking to me as much as possible. Which coach talks the most?

I need someone to keep talking to me as much as possible. Which coach talks the...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 heavy legs not getting easier

Hi I'm hoping someone can inspire me... I've just done the 2nd run of week 4 and found it harder than the 1st time. It is quite windy here as I'm on holiday on...

Hi I'm hoping someone can inspire me... I've just done the 2nd run of week 4 and...

Anitacstrong

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ramadan Preparation.

Firstly, I would like to point out that these are just my own personal thoughts and by no mean any set guidelines. So it’s just over a month away and...

Firstly, I would like to point out that these are just my own personal thoughts ...

saul01

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week9 run 1 and the perfect leggings.

I've finally got here and only 2 to go before graduation. I'm running slightly longer than 30mins but still doing the 5min warm-up before and warm down after....

I've finally got here and only 2 to go before graduation. I'm running slightly l...

Pippatong

•6 years ago

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Week 2 done, feeling good 😄

Well it rained all night and all day, my run was once again a boggy slippery mess. I really didn’t want to go out, but my virtual running buddy sent me a nice...

Well it rained all night and all day, my run was once again a boggy slippery mes...

Pecora_Nera

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week2410k

Week 2 has started in the 10K challenge. Got a long way to go

Fireheart

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 R2- feeling good

Today, I completed run 2 and far exceeded my own expectations.... maybe I really CAN do this after all! I have never been a runner (not very good at it and...

Today, I completed run 2 and far exceeded my own expectations.... maybe I really...

MamaHogg

•6 years ago

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W9R1 - Take 2

😁 That’s all. Just 😀

Sarahjane47

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

Well I completed my 2nd run today and it was so much harder than the 1st one. The 60 seconds running seemed longer and the 90 seconds rest seemed shorter. I...

Well I completed my 2nd run today and it was so much harder than the 1st one. Th...

Runnermum

•6 years ago

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Runner again

I graduated back in October 2016, surprising myself that I could do it. What followed in next few months was continued running, reaching full 5K and getting...

I graduated back in October 2016, surprising myself that I could do it. What fol...

ench0

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 runs

Hi, have done two week one runs but can only manage one minute runs x 5! Wiil i ever manage to do the full run???? 😣

Hi, have done two week one runs but can only manage one minute runs x 5! Wiil i ...

Asta88

•6 years ago

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C25K Done! Woohoo!!!

I just completed W9R3 and feel completely on top of the world!! Thanks to everybody on this amazing community. This C25K programme really does have an enduring...

I just completed W9R3 and feel completely on top of the world!! Thanks to everyb...

Gramcc

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1

Hi just done my first one. I really needed this incentive as I was hiding myself away indoors. Felt really pleased with myself and looking forward to Run 2. I...

Hi just done my first one. I really needed this incentive as I was hiding myself...

Tinkerbella5

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Tight calf muscle

W5R3

W3R2 completed and didn’t feel so bad

Should I be hungry all the time ....

The app crashed!

Running etiquette?

Ran in a small circle to demonstrate. 😂

Wow!!! I’ve got run 1 week 9 under my belt!

Week 8 run 2

Thoughts on hills

W1R2 in the bag!

W1R2

Not sure I’m ready for Run 2!

Irresponsible Dog Owners 🤬.

Week 1 run 2

Week 3 run 1

2nd run

Coaches. Does one talk more than the others?

Week 4 heavy legs not getting easier

Ramadan Preparation.

Week9 run 1 and the perfect leggings.

Week 2 done, feeling good 😄

Week2410k

W1 R2- feeling good

W9R1 - Take 2

Week 1 Run 2

Runner again

W1 runs

C25K Done! Woohoo!!!

W1R1

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