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Week 6 Run 3

I thought I'd done really well when I finished but upon seeing my pace I'm not so certain anymore plus my husband was questioning it too

I thought I'd done really well when I finished but upon seeing my pace I'm not s...

jessieb887

Graduate•6 years ago

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My pain is self-chosen...

Ha! Doesn't my iTunes just find the best lyrics for running?! ;) The other day it played a Nirvana Unplugged song just when I finished my first Week 2 run. The...

Ha! Doesn't my iTunes just find the best lyrics for running?! ;) The other day i...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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C25K forum rocks!

I have been a dedicated lurker on this forum since May, and thought it is about time I posted something. I just want to say that you guys are the best. I have...

I have been a dedicated lurker on this forum since May, and thought it is about ...

Tartancat

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tight Legs!!!

I’ve just done W3R2 and I’m really proud of myself for doing it, I’m definitely not a runner in fact I always shy away from any kind of exercise but I’m...

I’ve just done W3R2 and I’m really proud of myself for doing it, I’m definitely ...

Liverbird40

•6 years ago

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Warm ups

Hi all, My first post but I'm currently up to week 7 run 2 (going tonight hopefully). Really enjoying the program, so much so that I've signed up for a 5k...

Hi all, My first post but I'm currently up to week 7 run 2 (going tonight hopef...

Tails303

•6 years ago

1 Reply

My breathing was fine but my legs ached....

In weeks 3 and 4 my main challenge was breathing correctly. Did week 5 run 1 last night and my breathing was fine, but my calves hurt a lot. Managed to finish...

In weeks 3 and 4 my main challenge was breathing correctly. Did week 5 run 1 las...

Jimafblack

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Heart Rate.

I've recently been able to monitor my heart rate. My maximum heart rate for my age is 147bpm. A short run at pace of 5.5 min/km was 247bpm peek. Am I in danger...

I've recently been able to monitor my heart rate. My maximum heart rate for my a...

boblit

•6 years ago

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Post holiday C25k

Hey guys, I'm currently on W4R2 and all is going well (I have managed not to clap out in the local park). I'm off on two weeks holidays during what will be...

Hey guys, I'm currently on W4R2 and all is going well (I have managed not to cla...

Lolsb

•6 years ago

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W2R2 - Tired!

I didn't have the best night's sleep but somehow I got out of bed and got to the gym for 7:45. I increased my brisk walk and kept my run pretty constant until...

I didn't have the best night's sleep but somehow I got out of bed and got to the...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Advice on trainers

Hi, I have just completed week 3 and moving on to Wk 4 and feeling very nervous. Total new to running but have to say I am loving the plan. Anyone recommend...

Hi, I have just completed week 3 and moving on to Wk 4 and feeling very nervous....

Corrigans

•6 years ago

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Stretches worked!!

So proud and surprised at myself - wk1 r3 completed with no pain in my calves this time and a minute quicker without intending to be!! Came home and did the...

So proud and surprised at myself - wk1 r3 completed with no pain in my calves th...

Crutty

•6 years ago

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Here she is: Saint Laura

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/43501261 Swoon 💕

MarkyD

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Really need a bit of motivation today! Been at work on my feet all day and don’t want to go out running but I know I will feel like crap if I don’t go 😫

Really need a bit of motivation today! Been at work on my feet all day and don’t...

Amir1376

•6 years ago

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Morning Runs

Hi All, can anyone give me some suggestions on early morning runs? I normally tend to run late afternoon which works well for me. However, I'm off on holiday...

Hi All, can anyone give me some suggestions on early morning runs? I normally te...

Dotson

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 R3 - week 2 conquered bring on week 3

Just cooling down after finishing run 3 of week 2 and feeling tired but good. Been here before in January this year but this time round haven’t had any niggles...

Just cooling down after finishing run 3 of week 2 and feeling tired but good. Be...

FGB1

•6 years ago

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Post W9R3

Having felt so upbeat having graduated and completed my first park run on Saturday, cough and sore throat has kicked in, feeling rubbish and haven’t been out...

Having felt so upbeat having graduated and completed my first park run on Saturd...

Clarefromclare

Graduate•6 years ago

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The pain is real

So.... I had to cancel my wk7r1 today due to body pump class yesterday, it was very squat based needless to say I can hardly walk so I didn’t think running...

So.... I had to cancel my wk7r1 today due to body pump class yesterday, it was v...

Schofield

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7

Started week 7 today, first run in the rain, turns out my packamac is not waterproof 😂😂 💧💧💧💧💧 It’s still hard going but is definitely getting easier...

Started week 7 today, first run in the rain, turns out my packamac is not waterp...

Bookworm20

•6 years ago

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Week 2

After completing week 1 twice and having an extra days rest due to chronic arthritis flare up, I completed week 2 run 1 today. It was okay and although I was...

After completing week 1 twice and having an extra days rest due to chronic arth...

Keepmoving

•6 years ago

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Smashed it! Roll on W7

Great run today. Thighs are sore so pleased it's a rest day tomorrow but I did it. Thanks fleetwood mac for helping me thru! I am now a runner! 🏃🏃

Great run today. Thighs are sore so pleased it's a rest day tomorrow but I did i...

Granniemand

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Well, that's the tech part sorted

Hello, I'm HillsEverywhere and my ears are different sizes. I just only noticed. That explains why my shiny new left sports earbud kept slipping out (and why I...

Hello, I'm HillsEverywhere and my ears are different sizes. I just only noticed....

HillsEverywhere

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not being able to run.

I eased off my runs last week due to back pain. Now I’m aching all over and feeling unwell. I didn’t think at the beginning that I would miss doing it

I eased off my runs last week due to back pain. Now I’m aching all over and feel...

Elbe

Graduate•6 years ago

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First 5k run

Well. Who’d have thought it!!! Me running. Well this weekend I did my first 5k after following the program. I am so pleased. Please everyone keep going. It’s...

Well. Who’d have thought it!!! Me running. Well this weekend I did my first 5k ...

1889Blades

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Any links to knee strengthening exercises?

My jippy knee is niggly and I’ve never heard of knee strengthening exercises before - any one have any good links to share please??

My jippy knee is niggly and I’ve never heard of knee strengthening exercises bef...

MandiV

•6 years ago

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So annoyed with myself

So I got too 6 weeks in June and then gave up.... i found the heatwave impossible to run in. I now want to start again but I have no idea where to start??!!...

So I got too 6 weeks in June and then gave up.... i found the heatwave impossibl...

Graysonmonkeybum

•6 years ago

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So it's good news and bad news said the physio.

Despite the pain, there's nothing too serious with my knee and I can keep running!! Oh the joy! However I have to do killer exercises everyday. Everyday? I...

Despite the pain, there's nothing too serious with my knee and I can keep runnin...

Crawlhome

Graduate•6 years ago

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Which run to do

On Saturday i was running W5 D3 the 20 minutes straight run and got to 18 minutes and i found a loose stone with my weak ankle which stopped me in my tracks....

On Saturday i was running W5 D3 the 20 minutes straight run and got to 18 minute...

Caldarium

•6 years ago

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W6R1 ouch injury setback...be smart

Been making great progress and despite warm ups and dynamic stretches I've managed to strain my right heel /tendon. I felt it going during the last 5 min run...

Been making great progress and despite warm ups and dynamic stretches I've manag...

Agi74

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Pushing it a little now...

So, after deciding I had something to train for, I went out on my usual trudge, aiming for at least 5k, maybe 5.5. and managed nearly six, as I got a second...

So, after deciding I had something to train for, I went out on my usual trudge, ...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Where has slow and steady gone!??

W8R2 This was a tough run. I find that when I’ve ran on flatter roads I don’t know how to pace myself on inclines. I must have ran far too quickly as the run...

W8R2 This was a tough run. I find that when I’ve ran on flatter roads I don’t k...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

33 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Week 6 Run 3

My pain is self-chosen...

C25K forum rocks!

Tight Legs!!!

Warm ups

My breathing was fine but my legs ached....

Heart Rate.

Post holiday C25k

W2R2 - Tired!

Advice on trainers

Stretches worked!!

Here she is: Saint Laura

Week 5 Run 1

Morning Runs

W2 R3 - week 2 conquered bring on week 3

Post W9R3

The pain is real

Week 7

Week 2

Smashed it! Roll on W7

Well, that's the tech part sorted

Not being able to run.

First 5k run

Any links to knee strengthening exercises?

So annoyed with myself

So it's good news and bad news said the physio.

Which run to do

W6R1 ouch injury setback...be smart

Pushing it a little now...

Where has slow and steady gone!??

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