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1st run of wk1 done today!

Took me a very long time to finally get my arse in to gear and attempt to get fit and healthy! Have been going to the gym but always afraid of doing vigorous...

Took me a very long time to finally get my arse in to gear and attempt to get fi...

aysun130

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 - advice please

So, I did wk4 r1 this morning. I completed it BUT it was SO hard. The last minute of the first 5 min run, I could barely put one foot in front of the other....

So, I did wk4 r1 this morning. I completed it BUT it was SO hard. The last minut...

Jandys

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Well I did it - with trepidation. Can’t say it was easy but I did it. Looking forward to going back to interval training!

Well I did it - with trepidation. Can’t say it was easy but I did it. Looking fo...

Daftclare

•6 years ago

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4K in 38 mins - happy with that

Thanks to everyone’s advise I’ve got back in the right headspace and returned to enjoying the post grad runs

Thanks to everyone’s advise I’ve got back in the right headspace and returned to...

KazH01

Graduate•6 years ago

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Dreaded post graduation injury 🙁

So i graduated couch 2 5k last week. 2nd post consolidation run today - and the slight knee niggle from last week has turned into a full blown knee pain....

So i graduated couch 2 5k last week. 2nd post consolidation run today - and the ...

Boo43

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 - NO NO NO 😲

I have done all of the runs like clockwork every week and NOW with only 2 runs to go to graduate I've hurt my heel and can't finish - so frustrating and...

I have done all of the runs like clockwork every week and NOW with only 2 runs t...

Emceejay

•6 years ago

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My heels hurt

Has this happened to anyone else? I'm guessing it's the shock of impact on my feet after years of relative inactivity. I am a bit worried that if I try to run...

Has this happened to anyone else? I'm guessing it's the shock of impact on my fe...

Pattypoos

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running uphill?

Any tips on running uphill or even up a gentle slope. I actually enjoyed the last 3 minute run on my W3r3 today and as it was downhill and a breeze in my face...

Any tips on running uphill or even up a gentle slope. I actually enjoyed the las...

Knitruntalk

Graduate•6 years ago

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How to run when it’s windy

I’m happily running every other day after graduating, and using the C25K+ podcasts to improve technique, stamina, speed. This afternoon I set out, not tired,...

I’m happily running every other day after graduating, and using the C25K+ podcas...

Julessn

Graduate•6 years ago

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So I did get started!

Thanks for all the encouragement. I completed Session 1 of week 1 today. Husband was actually very sweet about it. Teenage daughter’s comment on my outfit was...

Thanks for all the encouragement. I completed Session 1 of week 1 today. Husband...

Janny12

•6 years ago

9 Replies

First day

So today was my first day. It wasn't easy and I couldn't run for 1 minute although I did manage it once. I never thought running for 1 minute would be so...

So today was my first day. It wasn't easy and I couldn't run for 1 minute althou...

Hj2504

•6 years ago

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Week 1, run 2

Just finished my second run, very overweight so i’m Pleased and impressed. A bit worried about week 2 though as I am struggling towards the end of the first...

Just finished my second run, very overweight so i’m Pleased and impressed. A bit...

NatalieR999

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 - it wasn't a fluke!

Well I've just done my w5 r2 run on the treadmill - 2 x 8 mins and it was fine. Could have run for longer on the first 8 mins which is just as well as the next...

Well I've just done my w5 r2 run on the treadmill - 2 x 8 mins and it was fine. ...

Craftysue66

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 complete.

Week 1 complete,haven't run for 2 years due to broken leg and illness, feeling good again.

Week 1 complete,haven't run for 2 years due to broken leg and illness, feeling g...

Carver1

•6 years ago

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First day

First day today. Walking ok but runs towards the end - 🤪. Really enjoyed moving rather than being a couch potato

First day today. Walking ok but runs towards the end - 🤪. Really enjoyed moving...

Get-fit-quick

•6 years ago

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Running injury?

I completed week 3 yesterday and while I had no issues at the time or last night this morning I have a pain in my left side (below my boob kind of area) and I...

I completed week 3 yesterday and while I had no issues at the time or last night...

Panda2012

•6 years ago

1 Reply

week 5 run 3

thank you to everyone who advised to 'just do it'. I just did it! Wasn't as hard as I thought it would be and my fastest pace ever. Bring on week 6

thank you to everyone who advised to 'just do it'. I just did it! Wasn't as har...

Jalk

•6 years ago

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Achilles’ tendon pain when running

I completed my 5k graduation about 6weeks who and have been running 3 x week since this week I have developed pain in my left Achilles’ tendon. Should I still...

I completed my 5k graduation about 6weeks who and have been running 3 x week sin...

Margaret2311

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 Done!

So I completed my 3rd run of the 6th week!😄 I ran for 30 mins (than the proposed 25) as I kept at it till the nearest landmark, covering around 4.7 km...

So I completed my 3rd run of the 6th week!😄 I ran for 30 mins (than the propose...

Chndrika

Graduate•6 years ago

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I am not a potato!

W7R1 Thanks for the motivation sallenson you’re right I’m not a potato and I was the best that I could be- in fact a personal PB on pace! 😁Potato truly...

W7R1 Thanks for the motivation sallenson you’re right I’m not a potato and I was...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation 🎓!! 05:45 ☀️

Well that’s it! Last run 🏃‍♂️ this morning on this program, thoroughly enjoyed it, 😃 even the runs that didn’t go that well. Got way further than I ever...

Well that’s it! Last run 🏃‍♂️ this morning on this program, thoroughly enjoyed ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Creaking knees

Started Week 2 of c25k today. Knees creaking but no pain. Should I be worried?

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Can someone advise me....

3 weeks ago I was happily rolling through the programme at day 2 week 7 then due to unforeseen circumstances I had to stop. I am looking to pick it up again...

3 weeks ago I was happily rolling through the programme at day 2 week 7 then due...

Tiara1

•6 years ago

10 Replies

I did it!!

Well no more couch potato me - I’M A RUNNER!! 🎉 Did my last run today of the programme and for the first time ever ran 5k. I want to shout from the rooftops...

Well no more couch potato me - I’M A RUNNER!! 🎉 Did my last run today of the pr...

Claret989

Graduate•6 years ago

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Restarted the program today after a few months off injured

Did week 1 run 1 today - I originally did this in January and got to end of week 5 but then suffered calf muscle strain, groin strain and then hip pain one...

Did week 1 run 1 today - I originally did this in January and got to end of week...

FGB1

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 sigh of relief

Thankyou To everyone for the masses of encouragement and tips on going running on my own and at my own pace. I think I may have completed run1 although I...

Thankyou To everyone for the masses of encouragement and tips on going running o...

HopingForHealth

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Can't hear trainer when playing music

I need some technical advice please. I've just completed Week 2 Run 2 and really struggled to hear Michael Johnson. I need to find a way to turn up the app...

I need some technical advice please. I've just completed Week 2 Run 2 and really...

Scarlettbunnykins

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Changing from heel strike to mid foot??

So I’m trying a trial run today following 3 months off from a lager related injury. I’m thinking that While im restarting the programme it may be a good time...

So I’m trying a trial run today following 3 months off from a lager related inju...

Lizzienzeb

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Back to basics

I’ve just started Couch to 5k and have completed week one. Not sure I’m ready to step up the run times but this is about trying to complete a proper training...

I’ve just started Couch to 5k and have completed week one. Not sure I’m ready t...

Scoota

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Slow running/jogging you-tube

Thanks Equi-geek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2khySLE&feature=share

GTTOBS

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

1st run of wk1 done today!

Week 4 Run 1 - advice please

Week 5 Run 3

4K in 38 mins - happy with that

Dreaded post graduation injury 🙁

Week 9 - NO NO NO 😲

My heels hurt

Running uphill?

How to run when it’s windy

So I did get started!

First day

Week 1, run 2

Week 5 Run 2 - it wasn't a fluke!

Week 1 complete.

First day

Running injury?

week 5 run 3

Achilles’ tendon pain when running

Week 6 Run 3 Done!

I am not a potato!

Graduation 🎓!! 05:45 ☀️

Creaking knees

Can someone advise me....

I did it!!

Restarted the program today after a few months off injured

Week 1 Run 1 sigh of relief

Can't hear trainer when playing music

Changing from heel strike to mid foot??

Back to basics

Slow running/jogging you-tube

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

1st run of wk1 done today!

Week 4 Run 1 - advice please

Week 5 Run 3

4K in 38 mins - happy with that

Dreaded post graduation injury 🙁

Week 9 - NO NO NO 😲

My heels hurt

Running uphill?

How to run when it’s windy

So I did get started!

First day

Week 1, run 2

Week 5 Run 2 - it wasn't a fluke!

Week 1 complete.

First day

Running injury?

week 5 run 3

Achilles’ tendon pain when running

Week 6 Run 3 Done!

I am not a potato!

Graduation 🎓!! 05:45 ☀️

Creaking knees

Can someone advise me....

I did it!!

Restarted the program today after a few months off injured

Week 1 Run 1 *sigh of relief*

Can't hear trainer when playing music

Changing from heel strike to mid foot??

Back to basics

Slow running/jogging you-tube

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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Week 1 Run 1 sigh of relief