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W5R3 done but sore calf muscles along the way

Morning everyone, feeling very pleased with myself for 'jogging' for 20 minutes this morning. The run stamina wise was OK but was made harder by my calf...

Morning everyone, feeling very pleased with myself for 'jogging' for 20 minutes ...

kpnuts53

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1

Fabulous morning for 🏃‍♂️ b4 it gets too hot. Like the fact that there are 3 different runs this week. I’m not looking to see what Tuesday brings as I love...

Fabulous morning for 🏃‍♂️ b4 it gets too hot. Like the fact that there are 3 di...

F1ipperation

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 Ahead

Just completed run 3 of week 7 so feeling really pleased with myself. Have to say I never thought i'd be running never mind for 25 minutes and that i'm...

Just completed run 3 of week 7 so feeling really pleased with myself. Have to sa...

Kjmower

Graduate•6 years ago

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What to wear what footwear

Can I have some suggestions on what footwear to buy? I am a renowned non starter on lots of things so I thought I would do walking first. In footwear that...

Can I have some suggestions on what footwear to buy? I am a renowned non starter...

Mgarner

•6 years ago

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Week 7 completed

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum but I'm really chuffed with myself that I finished W7 of the programme yesterday and I wanted to share it! I am 55 years old...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum but I'm really chuffed with myself that I fin...

Madge27

Graduate•6 years ago

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Actually doing a 5k today - last minute question

So I never thought I'd be saying this, but I'm actually doing a 5k today. Nerves are now kicking in! I've got my number, but having a last minute panic. What...

So I never thought I'd be saying this, but I'm actually doing a 5k today. Nerves...

R4inbow

•6 years ago

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Final week

Firstly my apologies for absence from the forum for some time, after I rolled my ankle last October during week 7 I got out of the habit of checking in here!...

Firstly my apologies for absence from the forum for some time, after I rolled my...

Thecko

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3 ✔️

Finally finished wk7. Have to say it takes me about 10 mins in before I feel “comfortable “ if that’s the right word. Anyway, tried the STRAVA app for the...

Finally finished wk7. Have to say it takes me about 10 mins in before I feel “co...

Mumsygill

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3 R1 done

I completed the run .. I can not imagine I can run for 3 min in one go now , 2 weeks earlier I was struggling to run 60 sec . The program is working . 👍👍...

I completed the run .. I can not imagine I can run for 3 min in one go now , 2 w...

Grimreaper

•6 years ago

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Help on breathing

Hi all, I’m on week 4 of the plan and I am always breathless. Can you please give me tips on how to breathe properly when running? I have watched multiple...

Hi all, I’m on week 4 of the plan and I am always breathless. Can you please giv...

Eguzkilore

•6 years ago

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First run

W1R1: My first run this morning and I was so happy with myself all day. It’s a shame I started on Saturday though because my routine will be a bit dodgy but...

W1R1: My first run this morning and I was so happy with myself all day. It’s a s...

LeahRKay

•6 years ago

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I'm getting properly into this illegal running...

Hey lovely running folks! *Disclaimer* This is NOT official C25K policy, do this at your own risk!!! Since graduating, I've been struggling to fit 3 runs in...

Hey lovely running folks! *Disclaimer* This is NOT official C25K policy, do this...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Wk 4 r3 tomorrow

Ok forgive the horrible socks and slippers but I just got off the sofa and saw I have actual calf muscles!. Pitty they’re clad in sun reflecting chicken...

Ok forgive the horrible socks and slippers but I just got off the sofa and saw I...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1 Done!! With some tech failure on the way...

W5R1 is done! After some struggles in week 4, I was glad to see the back of it! This run went surprisingly well, I'd go so far as saying it's been my favourite...

W5R1 is done! After some struggles in week 4, I was glad to see the back of it! ...

Fimoo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yay! Made it to 5k! 😁🏃😁🏃😁🏃

Graduated a couple of weeks ago and have been consolidating my 30 minute runs since then, and doing a bit longer at the Park Run. Today I ran the whole 5k for...

Graduated a couple of weeks ago and have been consolidating my 30 minute runs si...

MutleyShuffle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 3 here I come!!!!!!!

W2R3 complete. I’m on my way to start week three on Monday. Looking forward to a morning run. I think I’m starting to enjoy this running lark.

W2R3 complete. I’m on my way to start week three on Monday. Looking forward to a...

KeelyW

•6 years ago

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w5R3 ....I did it I did it I did it......

With a bit of fuel to spare!! Ok - as you can see from the pic...it’s sloooow and steady, and I am a fair way from 5k yet... but wooooooooooo! Happy Happy...

With a bit of fuel to spare!! Ok - as you can see from the pic...it’s sloooow a...

Katwpg

•6 years ago

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Oh no 50 and starting to run

Folks I was 50 last October and have decided to try this. I can’t run... well up until now if you have seen me run you would have needed to have run yourself...

Folks I was 50 last October and have decided to try this. I can’t run... well u...

Dora67

•6 years ago

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Minehead Parkrun

While on holiday in Somerset I did Parkrun with my OH slinkylinky this morning..she did her w3r3 on it. It was great gently running along the beach promanade...

While on holiday in Somerset I did Parkrun with my OH slinkylinky this morning.....

davelinks

Graduate•6 years ago

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Curious

Was wondering, when many of us say how tired and painful our legs feel especially after the longer runs, that the response from many suggest perhaps hydration...

Was wondering, when many of us say how tired and painful our legs feel especiall...

Gran4z

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5

I'm doing week 5 run 1 tomorrow. Going to get up and out early. Looking forward to the new challenges of week 5!!!!

I'm doing week 5 run 1 tomorrow. Going to get up and out early. Looking forward ...

Charam1234

•6 years ago

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I have asthma

I have just done week 1 run 2, felt out of breath managed to keep going to the last but 1run. Then had walk the rest. Now breathing nearly back to normal. I...

I have just done week 1 run 2, felt out of breath managed to keep going to the ...

Rosebud72

•6 years ago

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Out of puff but trying

Have just finished wk1d3. Am 40 + overweight and haven't ran since school. Thought I do this on the treadmill till I get confident but though body willing the...

Have just finished wk1d3. Am 40 + overweight and haven't ran since school. Thoug...

cashdd

Graduate•6 years ago

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I ran for 25 minutes!!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Just completed W6R3 and I'm slightly in shock that I managed to run for 25 mins. I found the 1st few minutes of the run quite challenging but started to relax...

Just completed W6R3 and I'm slightly in shock that I managed to run for 25 mins....

Runnermum

•6 years ago

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Change of scenery for Wk 7 R2&3

Im still here, but its taken me 9 days to complete week 7 mainly due to work hassle. Instead of the hills on the farm I have been down in the town running the...

Im still here, but its taken me 9 days to complete week 7 mainly due to work has...

Jullaly

Graduate•6 years ago

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Did it!

So I got off my butt and went out for run 3. Nose running whole time (I know how attractive!) but feeling so pleased I did it. One thing though, my calves are...

So I got off my butt and went out for run 3. Nose running whole time (I know how...

LBalmer84

•6 years ago

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Week 9ers...what have you all done once you've graduated

I've got two more runs before I graduate and just wondered what you all do afterwards?

I've got two more runs before I graduate and just wondered what you all do after...

Kingtheo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Start again?

Hi all I not done any of C25k as I jot been well And been supporting my daughter and son in law as I became a nanny on Tuesday 💕💕 So...... Do I need start...

Hi all I not done any of C25k as I jot been well And been supporting my daughte...

Loopyludders

•6 years ago

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I'm new here. Must be nuts?

Hi all What to say..? I'm a 50 something working mum who could do with being a bit thinner and a bit fitter. I used to run many years ago but gave up after I...

Hi all What to say..? I'm a 50 something working mum who could do with being a b...

Songbird42

•6 years ago

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One week to go!

I completed w8r3 this morning. Have been listening to music for the last couple of runs and trying to find my pace. Did a playlist of songs at 135 beats per...

I completed w8r3 this morning. Have been listening to music for the last couple ...

jimmers

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

W5R3 done but sore calf muscles along the way

W5R1

Week 8 Ahead

What to wear what footwear

Week 7 completed

Actually doing a 5k today - last minute question

Final week

W7R3 ✔️

W3 R1 done

Help on breathing

First run

I'm getting properly into this illegal running...

Wk 4 r3 tomorrow

W5R1 Done!! With some tech failure on the way...

Yay! Made it to 5k! 😁🏃😁🏃😁🏃

Wk 3 here I come!!!!!!!

w5R3 ....I did it I did it I did it......

Oh no 50 and starting to run

Minehead Parkrun

Curious

Week 5

I have asthma

Out of puff but trying

I ran for 25 minutes!!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Change of scenery for Wk 7 R2&3

Did it!

Week 9ers...what have you all done once you've graduated

Start again?

I'm new here. Must be nuts?

One week to go!

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