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I have just completed my first walk/run for the first week for the c25k feeling very pleased with myself as I normally talk myselfout of starting. X

I have just completed my first walk/run for the first week for the c25k feeling ...

Boxer001

•6 years ago

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How slow is slow?

Hi all, I have been lurking for a while and will be restarting c25k on Monday. I have started a few times and I seem to get to wk 3 and ‘something’ happens,...

Hi all, I have been lurking for a while and will be restarting c25k on Monday. ...

Cozzy30

•6 years ago

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Wireless earphone recommendations

Hi all Can anyone recommend any wireless earphones ideally ones also without any wires . I do have a pair of earbud ones but they do tend to slip out my ear...

Hi all Can anyone recommend any wireless earphones ideally ones also without an...

dory950

Graduate•6 years ago

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Spotted over a month ago after Week 6!!

I haven't been a runner since cross country at school (whooooo?!) around 30 years ago. So when I started this with my partner a couple of months back, it was a...

I haven't been a runner since cross country at school (whooooo?!) around 30 year...

notjanuary

•6 years ago

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Head cold

Only completed 1st 2 runs of week 1 and have a rotten cold today, should I still do run 3 today?

Only completed 1st 2 runs of week 1 and have a rotten cold today, should I still...

Pepperpot37

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Beer

I've been running 5k ish every other day for a few weeks now after graduating C25K a month or so ago. It's great to be doing something that's sustainable and...

I've been running 5k ish every other day for a few weeks now after graduating C2...

Nackered

•6 years ago

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W1R3 + dog

Afternoon running family, Today I went for my run with my over 6yo doggy <3 We went to run around football field. She was exhausted, I was tired, but both o us...

Afternoon running family, Today I went for my run with my over 6yo doggy <3 We w...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K Six Months in the Bag - Reflections and the future...

Six months ago I was 20lb heavier than I wanted to be, my clothes didn’t fit properly, I hated what I saw in the mirror and couldn’t run for a bus. Today I am...

Six months ago I was 20lb heavier than I wanted to be, my clothes didn’t fit pro...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2 on the treadmill as too wet

Two days running 🏃‍♀️ to get back on track. The rain is relentless so decided on the treadmill. It’s far easier than outdoors so I put a 3% incline on the...

Two days running 🏃‍♀️ to get back on track. The rain is relentless so decided o...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•6 years ago

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How do i update my email address?

I habe changed my email address and woukd still like ro receive emails. I have looked on my orofule but cant see where i can make this change. Thanks Sarah

I habe changed my email address and woukd still like ro receive emails. I have l...

SarahOReilly

Graduate•6 years ago

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Privacy friendly running app ?

Now I've completed half the programme (how on earth did that happen ?) I'm beginning to think I could use a running app, mainly to plan routes, and also, just...

Now I've completed half the programme (how on earth did that happen ?) I'm begin...

HillsEverywhere

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 just looked at run 3 wtf 🙈

Just done run 1 of week 5 and survived it just and looked to run2 and it jumps up to 8 mins how am I gonna do it. Then looked to run 3 and it goes up to 20mins...

Just done run 1 of week 5 and survived it just and looked to run2 and it jumps u...

lorrainbow

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Question for all you Tech geeks!

Is there any way on Strava you can tap in the distance you want to run and have it tell you when you’re half way/or have completed that distance?

Is there any way on Strava you can tap in the distance you want to run and have ...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tired, tired, tired.

I was going to do my first consolidation run today but had such a lousy night’s sleep I decided not to. Frustrating to say the least. I guess I didn’t get the...

I was going to do my first consolidation run today but had such a lousy night’s ...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W2R2

Completed 3.3k today, definitely harder to run on the inclines in the park, but I’m determined to keep going, despite the burning pain in my legs and my very...

Completed 3.3k today, definitely harder to run on the inclines in the park, but ...

Honeybee63

•6 years ago

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My first 5k park run ever

I did it finally. My time was 27:26. Very happy that I managed to do it and I encourage every one to try a park run once at least.

I did it finally. My time was 27:26. Very happy that I managed to do it and I en...

Sinanhawat18

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knees!

Just at the end of week one of Couch to 5k. Unfortunately, I have dodgy knees and can't actually run! (Had trouble with my cartilage as a kid.) I was advised...

Just at the end of week one of Couch to 5k. Unfortunately, I have dodgy knees an...

kitlad2000

•6 years ago

1 Reply

The fear of running in front of people!

W1R3...I encountered 'people' on my usually quiet run😳 This was one of my fears when I started this however, I'm still alive and nobody laughed at me! Week...

W1R3...I encountered 'people' on my usually quiet run😳 This was one of my fears...

Cloudtrees

•6 years ago

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W3R2

Tougher than the last run. Felt tired before I started :(

DaveMu

Graduate•6 years ago

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Non run days

Hi. Since graduating I’ve been ruining 5k 3 times a week. My legs feel heavy. Are there are leg strengthening exercises people can suggest I do on non run...

Hi. Since graduating I’ve been ruining 5k 3 times a week. My legs feel heavy. Ar...

1889Blades

Graduate•6 years ago

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Surprised myself with wk4run1!!

OMG! Was dreading running the 5mins splits, however the first one went by with no problems. 2nd one was a little harder as I had developed a stitch - never had...

OMG! Was dreading running the 5mins splits, however the first one went by with n...

Honeybee99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pace

Hi, I’ve just completed week 6 run 3 and in 30 minutes (including my warm up walk) I did 3.6 km according to Strava. I’d like to be able to run 5km in 30...

Hi, I’ve just completed week 6 run 3 and in 30 minutes (including my warm up wal...

Meencantacorrer

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 (in the rain) DONE!

Running in the rain is quite lovely once you get used to it. My knee continues to hold up which is awesome (thank you strength training, proper running shoes,...

Running in the rain is quite lovely once you get used to it. My knee continues t...

Rachel_Runs

•6 years ago

15 Replies

W4R2 Some progress I think

Hi all, today is the first day I didn’t put nearly grumpy face on my app and selected instead the indifferent face after my run. It’s the first time I’ve...

Hi all, today is the first day I didn’t put nearly grumpy face on my app and se...

AngryFlower

Graduate•6 years ago

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I received running gear for my birthday today

Looks like I will need to keep on running or the missus will kill me !

Grandadmike

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R6 - wellll... Sort of

Last duo run with my son before starting the group C2 5K! We actually did a Week 2 run :-o as we are on a 2day rest before we go back to 1 minute jogs. The...

Last duo run with my son before starting the group C2 5K! We actually did a Wee...

Katnap

Graduate•6 years ago

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Why is W6 so tough?

Completed w6 R1 this morning. Now bearing in mind that two days ago I ran non stop for 20 minutes why was two 5 minute runs sandwiching an 8 minute run so...

Completed w6 R1 this morning. Now bearing in mind that two days ago I ran non s...

Grandadmike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back to 3k/20mins

So, having not run since Sunday and, under the physiotherapist's orders, I ventured out for a 20min/3k gentle run. The good news is that my tendon wasn't...

So, having not run since Sunday and, under the physiotherapist's orders, I ventu...

boniobiscuits

Graduate•6 years ago

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2nd park run

Hi fellow runners hope you are all ok . Did my 2nd park run today I really enjoyed the run not fast 34.53 . The setting is lovely Sherwood Pines happy...

Hi fellow runners hope you are all ok . Did my 2nd park run today I really enj...

Karen376

Graduate•6 years ago

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Dog assisted 2k...

...in 15m03s. I’m trying not to let Merlin do too much, so I’d planned to let him run 1k then let the other Canicross people go on ahead and walk him for 1k...

...in 15m03s. I’m trying not to let Merlin do too much, so I’d planned to let ...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Started

How slow is slow?

Wireless earphone recommendations

Spotted over a month ago after Week 6!!

Head cold

Beer

W1R3 + dog

C25K Six Months in the Bag - Reflections and the future...

W2R2 on the treadmill as too wet

How do i update my email address?

Privacy friendly running app ?

Week 5 just looked at run 3 wtf 🙈

Question for all you Tech geeks!

Tired, tired, tired.

W2R2

My first 5k park run ever

Knees!

The fear of running in front of people!

W3R2

Non run days

Surprised myself with wk4run1!!

Pace

Week 4 Run 1 (in the rain) DONE!

W4R2 Some progress I think

I received running gear for my birthday today

W1R6 - wellll... Sort of

Why is W6 so tough?

Back to 3k/20mins

2nd park run

Dog assisted 2k...

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