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How many times to run a week ?

Question! Now I’ve completed C25K I’m only getting out twice a week. Is this ok? I always did 3 times a week as per the programme but I struggle with time😓...

Question! Now I’ve completed C25K I’m only getting out twice a week. Is this ok?...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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Help!!

Hi there. Currently on week6 of c25k and I'm stuck. Had a fall which knocked my confidence but seem to have a niggly ankle too which seems to like to give...

Hi there. Currently on week6 of c25k and I'm stuck. Had a fall which knocked ...

Mel76west

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W6R3

Just completed W6R3 a day later than scheduled due to the storm yesterday. Wasn't feeling confident setting out as still a bit windy out there this morning...

Just completed W6R3 a day later than scheduled due to the storm yesterday. Wasn...

carmour1983

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 - Smashed it!

So I have done it! I've graduated the Couch to 5k 😁. And I can honestly say I didn't think I would. Not covering 5k just yet but that is now my goal. So keep...

So I have done it! I've graduated the Couch to 5k 😁. And I can honestly say I d...

RunVicRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Route planner

Can anyone recommend an easy to use route planner for running please ?

BevCha

•6 years ago

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Started couch to 5k this week

Completed 2 of the 3 runs and been doing the strength and flexibility in between..... muscles aching but feeling motivated!!! Just trying to get fit as feeling...

Completed 2 of the 3 runs and been doing the strength and flexibility in between...

noodle4

•6 years ago

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Consolidation..... starts here

Entering hugely busy period at work, worst of the year, squeezing runs in is going to be tough but managed one Tues this week, 30 mins but even with warm up...

Entering hugely busy period at work, worst of the year, squeezing runs in is goi...

Lydia-jg

Graduate•6 years ago

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Completed week 1

I managed week 1. I did two runs on the treadmill. I find it easier as I can set the speed and just have to follow. No excuses for slowing down.

I managed week 1. I did two runs on the treadmill. I find it easier as I can set...

Urleh

•6 years ago

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Slightly frustrating!

I've just reached week4 although it's taken me about 5 1/2 weeks to do that due to dodgy knees and holidays. Is it normal that, despite eating the healthiest I...

I've just reached week4 although it's taken me about 5 1/2 weeks to do that due ...

Rowena04

•6 years ago

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Frustrated and tired

Hi I’ve been keeping up my three times a week runs but I seem to have lost energy. I’m averaging 3k only and only managing 20-25 mins. I am actually almost...

Hi I’ve been keeping up my three times a week runs but I seem to have lost energ...

MelsieJay

Graduate•6 years ago

39 Replies

Average heart rate dropping

My average heart rate for my run has been dropping consistently by 1bpm for the past half dozen runs. As I have been running the same (or longer) time and...

My average heart rate for my run has been dropping consistently by 1bpm for the ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post-grad run 1: Oh, brave new world

So this is it: my first post-grad run. I treated myself to TWO consecutive rest days after reaching the podium, but it’s time to get out and do some running....

So this is it: my first post-grad run. I treated myself to TWO consecutive rest ...

thegirlfrommarz

Graduate•6 years ago

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When (and what) to eat

I’m new to this and am wondering whether I should eat something before a morning run. So far I’ve run in evening and have eaten afterwards. Sorry if it’s...

I’m new to this and am wondering whether I should eat something before a morning...

calcath

•6 years ago

9 Replies

The end is in sight 🎉

I have just completed week 8 and am loving the new me. Just a quickie, I get really out of breath for the first 5 minutes and feel shattered, but once this has...

I have just completed week 8 and am loving the new me. Just a quickie, I get rea...

Tinks77

•6 years ago

5 Replies

First consolidation run!

Really happy today as I completed my first run since graduation. I had two rest days as I had a really niggly knee on Monday, after running. Happy to report a...

Really happy today as I completed my first run since graduation. I had two rest...

Penelopesimmons

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - Done!

I ran week 9 run 3 this morning and have been celebrating ever since! I set out on my run from the gym and ran a city route. It was a lovely day with cooling...

I ran week 9 run 3 this morning and have been celebrating ever since! I set out...

Goforitmama

Graduate•6 years ago

23 Replies

Post W9 - links please

Hi all, could somebody please let me have the links for post W9. I only ever seem to find them randomly! I did find one where I think you consolidate for...

Hi all, could somebody please let me have the links for post W9. I only ever se...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Phew!

Did W9R2 this morning. Usual toxic 10, tough despite Michael’s dulcet tones, then I just ran and ran, think the raging winds on the East Sussex coast were...

Did W9R2 this morning. Usual toxic 10, tough despite Michael’s dulcet tones, th...

Gran4z

Graduate•6 years ago

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Strugglung

So I’m a few weeks post grad. Sometimes I find it fairly easy running 4K, sometimes I struggle with 3. I’m wondering if evening running is not for me. Or...

So I’m a few weeks post grad. Sometimes I find it fairly easy running 4K, someti...

Beth-monkey

Graduate•6 years ago

31 Replies

Wk4r3 Done

I have had a busy week and wasn’t really feeling it on the drive home but knew I should go tonight as I want to watch the football tomorrow. Started out well...

I have had a busy week and wasn’t really feeling it on the drive home but knew I...

stupendous82

•6 years ago

4 Replies

W5 R3....aborted....😖

So, I was quite excited to tackle this 20minute run...however, I chose a difficult route(turned out it's slightly uphill) then, as I was poddeling along,...

So, I was quite excited to tackle this 20minute run...however, I chose a difficu...

Cakerunner

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

I saw this and thought of us...

Beautiful.

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

13 Replies

W1R2... albeit a day late!

So, that’s the second one wrapped up. No chases by Dobermans (couple of non-plused Spaniels, with bemused “what is that idiot doing” looks however), definitely...

So, that’s the second one wrapped up. No chases by Dobermans (couple of non-plus...

AlphaExecDave

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2 Completed Yippee!

I really, really did not want to go out this evening after a long day but I got ready and soon as my husband got home we set off. Surprise! I enjoyed it a lot...

I really, really did not want to go out this evening after a long day but I got ...

calcath

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Consolidation week 1 Run 1

Loved it... no gadgets just my watch to time the run... no podcast, music or headphones... free as a bird 👌🏼 Picked a lovely loop 5k run (not yet getting to...

Loved it... no gadgets just my watch to time the run... no podcast, music or hea...

Debsy2008

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 Run 3🤗🤗🤗

Can’t believe I have done this!!!!! Was really apprehensive heading out and yes as usual the first 3-4 minutes of running was so hard but then I got my rhythm....

Can’t believe I have done this!!!!! Was really apprehensive heading out and yes ...

littlerua

•6 years ago

3 Replies

W9R3 Graduation run complete!

Well I did it folks and got the very pink face to prove it! Very proud of myself although still some way from 5k...definitely need some consolidation runs to...

Well I did it folks and got the very pink face to prove it! Very proud of myself...

Saartjie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6R3

I decided to run this on a treadmill, 25 minutes of running. I found it quite easy. I can imagine running outside might have been more difficult. I’d like to...

I decided to run this on a treadmill, 25 minutes of running. I found it quite ea...

BevCha

•6 years ago

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Iky222

W3R3 completed today felt ok next weeks runs look a little more challenging so will see how I get on . Joints don’t feel too bad so hopefully I will be able to...

W3R3 completed today felt ok next weeks runs look a little more challenging so w...

Iky222

•6 years ago

2 Replies

W4 R1

There is a smile on my face today 🙂🙃🙂. I’m slowly but surely getting there! Knowing that I ran a total of 16 minutes this time around is motivating and a...

There is a smile on my face today 🙂🙃🙂. I’m slowly but surely getting there! K...

yyan

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

How many times to run a week ?

Help!!

W6R3

Week 9 - Smashed it!

Route planner

Started couch to 5k this week

Consolidation..... starts here

Completed week 1

Slightly frustrating!

Frustrated and tired

Average heart rate dropping

Post-grad run 1: Oh, brave new world

When (and what) to eat

The end is in sight 🎉

First consolidation run!

Week 9 Run 3 - Done!

Post W9 - links please

Phew!

Strugglung

Wk4r3 Done

W5 R3....aborted....😖

I saw this and thought of us...

W1R2... albeit a day late!

W1R2 Completed Yippee!

Consolidation week 1 Run 1

W5 Run 3🤗🤗🤗

W9R3 Graduation run complete!

Wk6R3

Iky222

W4 R1

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