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Knee pain

Hello, mid way through week 8 and I seem to have injured my knee. It’s painful going up and down stairs and when running. I’ve had a few days off and it feels...

Hello, mid way through week 8 and I seem to have injured my knee. It’s painful g...

Kitikatruns

•6 years ago

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First run

Ran with the woof for the first time yesterday. He was a little miffed especially when we ran passed the end of the drive... need to plan for distance......

Ran with the woof for the first time yesterday. He was a little miffed especial...

Moodymoo

•6 years ago

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Week 4.... can I really run for 5 minutes

here I am in sunny Egypt on holiday and I’ve decided that I would carry on with the running. Well let me tell you I thought running in a cool air conditioned...

here I am in sunny Egypt on holiday and I’ve decided that I would carry on with ...

emmaclare1982

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

I have my twenty minutes e run set for tomorrow and I am dreading it! This is both enjoyable and been a bit of a rollercoaster between my knees at the...

I have my twenty minutes e run set for tomorrow and I am dreading it! This is bo...

Cathow83

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Profile Names

There's some interesting Profile names on here, anyone else want to divulge there origins? Mine is my nickname from my time in the Fire Service and my Service...

There's some interesting Profile names on here, anyone else want to divulge ther...

HATTER8142

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run

OK the dog and I had our first outing last night; didn't do it exactly as per instructions but it went OK. Aiming to loose 2 stone by xmas as part of this...

OK the dog and I had our first outing last night; didn't do it exactly as per in...

Fatchap

•6 years ago

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Running with a cold?? Should I?

So I’m loving the program after never thinking I could run. Due to do W4R3 today, sneezing yesterday and woken up feeling a bit shivery and achy. Want to...

So I’m loving the program after never thinking I could run. Due to do W4R3 today...

jlw34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finished Week 1

Yay, completed week 1 and the third run felt so much better than first run. Actually looking forward to Week 2.

Yay, completed week 1 and the third run felt so much better than first run. Actu...

Readwillow

•6 years ago

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Post Graduation

It’s been a month since graduation and I am still running 🏃🏾‍♀️at least three times a week. I still use the C25K app Week 9R3 just so that I can hear Ben...

It’s been a month since graduation and I am still running 🏃🏾‍♀️at least three ...

BossLadyTinaK

•6 years ago

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Wk1R3 - yes!

First week done! Third session harder than previous two but fabulous to complete the first week. Roll on week 2!

First week done! Third session harder than previous two but fabulous to complete...

mrwhitepaisley

•6 years ago

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Post break run...

Busy last few weeks with daughters wedding and getting younger ones back to school. So today was the first run for about 3 weeks. Last run was W6D1 so decided...

Busy last few weeks with daughters wedding and getting younger ones back to scho...

Fitterhazeleyes_23

Graduate•6 years ago

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starting a run is the hardest

completed week 6 today .a 25m run...hard but I know I could carry on ..its starting the run that I find the hardest ..I lack any sort of rhythm , just plod...

completed week 6 today .a 25m run...hard but I know I could carry on ..its start...

LedZeppelin

•6 years ago

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starting a run is the hardest

completed week 6 today .a 25m run...hard but I know I could carry on ..its starting the run that I find the hardest ..I lack any sort of rhythm , just plod...

completed week 6 today .a 25m run...hard but I know I could carry on ..its start...

LedZeppelin

•6 years ago

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W3R3 - Solid finish

I really took your guys advice this time and took it slow. I didn't realise how important pacing myself was before; I was so focused on going as fast as I...

I really took your guys advice this time and took it slow. I didn't realise how ...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Good running trainers

Just finished week 1 and realise I need a pair of good but not expensive running trainers. I’m not into fashion etc just want a comfortable, functional pair....

Just finished week 1 and realise I need a pair of good but not expensive running...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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I hate running. That's why I'm doing it.

I've been putting this off because I hate running. Two years ago I weighed over eighteen stones and I was on medication for diabetes and high blood pressure....

I've been putting this off because I hate running. Two years ago I weighed over ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W4R3 - My first night run

So I finally had my run, a lot later than usual, but that’s parenthood for you. I have no idea how this will go when the baby’s here. Maybe I should carry him...

So I finally had my run, a lot later than usual, but that’s parenthood for you. ...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

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Blisters!

I’m so annoyed with myself! I got a pair of running shoes off a friend to try them, they seemed ok and I went for a run W3R3. Anyway, they felt like the were...

I’m so annoyed with myself! I got a pair of running shoes off a friend to try t...

Scotchick2018

•6 years ago

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Week 8 -done :-)

...Completed W8R3 earlier today. 28 mins -albeit not the fastest and pretty far from covering 5K -but 28mins of breathing and finding a stride. I am actually...

...Completed W8R3 earlier today. 28 mins -albeit not the fastest and pretty far...

Samarika

Graduate•6 years ago

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FINALLY starting today’s run!

Ugh, kids. When you’re not avoiding other people’s you’re battling with your own because you just want them to eat their damn dinner. So, he’s finally fed and...

Ugh, kids. When you’re not avoiding other people’s you’re battling with your own...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

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Goodbye Week 2

Just finished week 2. 🙌🏻 My legs feel like lead now, but I think it’s getting easier. Bit apprehensive about week 3 though. Roll on Sunday.

Just finished week 2. 🙌🏻 My legs feel like lead now, but I think it’s getting ...

Vix82

•6 years ago

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Loved W3. Just felt each run finished before it began:-)

Week 3 complete and I have to say I have loved each run. Saying that when Sarah said its time to walk I was very grateful, so now, having looked at week 4,...

Week 3 complete and I have to say I have loved each run. Saying that when Sarah ...

SOULY47

Graduate•6 years ago

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I feel like a runner!

Just completed my W4R1 tonight and feel amazing! I did get a stitch towards the end of the first 5min run. Then I got MJ's tips about breathing deeply and it...

Just completed my W4R1 tonight and feel amazing! I did get a stitch towards the ...

SubterraneanAlien

Graduate•6 years ago

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Nailed it!

W3, R3 done and dusted!! 1/3 of the way through and I'm feeling super proud. My legs were feeling really tired and heavy all day long so I didn't think I'd...

W3, R3 done and dusted!! 1/3 of the way through and I'm feeling super proud. M...

LolaMac81

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R3 is done to my great surprise!

A few months ago I couldn’t have believed that I would want to go out and do that on a Friday night instead of heading straight to the pub... even less so that...

A few months ago I couldn’t have believed that I would want to go out and do tha...

Lizzyp44

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Post Grad Run

So having graduated at the local park run two weeks ago, I’ve been battling a viral throat infection and not been out at all, worried that all my hard won...

So having graduated at the local park run two weeks ago, I’ve been battling a vi...

Clarefromclare

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W8R2 done but nearly came home after being laughed at by builders!

It's not like I'm huge. I'm 12 stone now so can't understand why! Near on put me on the route home but f**k em! I will not be beat by Idiots! Shouting from...

It's not like I'm huge. I'm 12 stone now so can't understand why! Near on put me...

Granniemand

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

Week 3 run 1

I just completed the 1st run of the 3rd week with 3 min x 2 runs Overall I felt it was lighter than the 2nd week... was for 25 min in total The app does not...

I just completed the 1st run of the 3rd week with 3 min x 2 runs Overall I felt ...

Docscot

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 cracked it...

Did the run....no worries. Walked for ten minutes more after second run then ran again lol. Did 5.4 k total and ran 26 mins of the 51 mins. Fab

Did the run....no worries. Walked for ten minutes more after second run then ran...

Jules121

Graduate•6 years ago

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Misled!

W2 R2 and accidentally ran (slowly) for 8.5 minutes by missing two walks because I was distracted by the Zep! Imagine a fat middle-aged lady off-roading it in...

W2 R2 and accidentally ran (slowly) for 8.5 minutes by missing two walks because...

Sykesy64

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Knee pain

First run

Week 4.... can I really run for 5 minutes

Week 5 run 3

Profile Names

First run

Running with a cold?? Should I?

Finished Week 1

Post Graduation

Wk1R3 - yes!

Post break run...

starting a run is the hardest

starting a run is the hardest

W3R3 - Solid finish

Good running trainers

I hate running. That's why I'm doing it.

W4R3 - My first night run

Blisters!

Week 8 -done :-)

FINALLY starting today’s run!

Goodbye Week 2

Loved W3. Just felt each run finished before it began:-)

I feel like a runner!

Nailed it!

W6 R3 is done to my great surprise!

Post Grad Run

W8R2 done but nearly came home after being laughed at by builders!

Week 3 run 1

Week 5 run 2 cracked it...

Misled!

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