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W9 R2

So I did a lunchtime run yesterday and the minute I started my knee started hurting. Anyway mind over matter I carried on... but 15 minutes in I got a really...

So I did a lunchtime run yesterday and the minute I started my knee started hurt...

Simba77

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st Consolidation run 🏃‍♀️

I am currently in Sweden 🇸🇪 working for a couple of weeks. It’s simply a runner’s dream country! Every place of human habitation, no matter how small or...

I am currently in Sweden 🇸🇪 working for a couple of weeks. It’s simply a runne...

Dragonflies

Graduate•6 years ago

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Uneven gait, pronating more on one side

Looking for some help c25kers! I pronate more on one side than the other. I have great shoes from proper fitting at a running shop with shoes to help...

Looking for some help c25kers! I pronate more on one side than the other. I ...

Amandana

•6 years ago

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Graduated!

Woo hoo! I completed Week 9 Run 3 today! When I started out on 4th June, barely able to run for 1 minute, the idea that I would one day be able to run for 30...

Woo hoo! I completed Week 9 Run 3 today! When I started out on 4th June, barely...

KayBee1000

Graduate•6 years ago

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Last but one done

Just finished my last but one run earlier this evening, 30 mins of running, not sure how far I've ran in kilometres and frankly not bothered, never have and...

Just finished my last but one run earlier this evening, 30 mins of running, not ...

Dylan999

•6 years ago

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W8R2 🏃👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟😸

Only 4x runs to go! It seemed so far away when I started. Now I will be a parkrun tourist this Saturday and then doing the local parkrun for my graduation......

Only 4x runs to go! It seemed so far away when I started. Now I will be a parkru...

Katnap

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation run... Warmed up in America, ran in Europe, cooled down in America. Never left Iceland.

... because I did the run along the edge of two tectonic plates (one is the American plate, the other is the Eurasian plate) which meet at Thingvellir in...

... because I did the run along the edge of two tectonic plates (one is the Amer...

FenderTelecaster

Graduate•6 years ago

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A slow 5km

I finally managed to haul my ass out of bed and go for a run in the sun this morning. I struggled until I had a route planned in my head, then it was easy. As...

I finally managed to haul my ass out of bed and go for a run in the sun this mor...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8 completed. When the going gets tough, so do you!

This is a great programme and very well thought out. In a couple of days I will be running for 30 minutes without a break, that’s 30 TIMES the 1 minute that I...

This is a great programme and very well thought out. In a couple of days I will ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Glorious morning for exploring new routes - week 9, run 1

As some of you may know I have recently moved from one end of the country to the other, to be nearer family. I completed week 8 before moving so I could have...

As some of you may know I have recently moved from one end of the country to the...

skysue16

Graduate•6 years ago

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WEEK 5 MYTHS BUSTED!!

Before I get going, please do not read this post if you are one of those who attempts to get through C25k without knowing what is coming up, as there is a...

Before I get going, please do not read this post if you are one of those who a...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•6 years ago

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Week2 run 2

Got home from work earlier than usual though still dark. Donned my running gear and joined the hordes of excited sugar filled children! I managed it ok though...

Got home from work earlier than usual though still dark. Donned my running gear ...

Patchpet

Graduate•6 years ago

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Will I ever get to 5k by Week 9? :/

#couchto5k Week 8 Run 1 COMPLETE. I’m getting very critical now Jo Whiley tells me I’m now “a runner”. Knees were really sore but as I got into it they...

#couchto5k Week 8 Run 1 COMPLETE. I’m getting very critical now Jo Whiley tells ...

chrisc25k

Graduate•6 years ago

41 Replies

No foam roller? Hair diffuser!

Seems to have similar painful massage effect with evenly spaced rounded plastic prongs! Needs must!

Seems to have similar painful massage effect with evenly spaced rounded plastic ...

purplewalker

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run

W1R1 has the app a year and finally did the first run. Woop woop

Scrumpy7255

•6 years ago

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W6 R1 - Trick and Treat in one run

Well, after a difficult W5R3 I wasn't sure how I felt about starting W6. Back on the treadmill though, which I definitely prefer for now. First few minutes...

Well, after a difficult W5R3 I wasn't sure how I felt about starting W6. Back o...

DublinC

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W7R2, hard work

For some reason that 25 mins was hard work! I guess the takeaway is I can still run for 25 mins even when my body and subconscious aren't up for it. They're...

For some reason that 25 mins was hard work! I guess the takeaway is I can still ...

Leadfoot

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run

Just done my first run, w1r1, gonna be a long road i think, be bk out friday tho!

Just done my first run, w1r1, gonna be a long road i think, be bk out friday tho...

Pd061065

•6 years ago

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Six score and ten, and some goes running

Just back after doing Run 1 week 4. Found it a big step up from week 3 runs, but made it! 5 minutes is a long time, and doing it twice even longer!

Just back after doing Run 1 week 4. Found it a big step up from week 3 runs, but...

Oldishrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 - who would believe

Hi family, So today was a bit of cheating during the run, as after about 10 min I dropped my fellow running buddy at home, which took me about 1 minute, so in...

Hi family, So today was a bit of cheating during the run, as after about 10 min ...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back ootside WK8R1

Knees are still intact, lost a little weight. Happy running 🏃‍♂️ folks

GTTOBS

•6 years ago

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WEEK 4

Goodbye week 4, hello week 5 🏃‍♀️

Karenlwarner73

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W8R2

Finished Week 8 Run 2 today it felt quite tiring but it was also a faster run than run 1 so I was happy with it at the end.

Finished Week 8 Run 2 today it felt quite tiring but it was also a faster run th...

Selki

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Newbie

Hi, I’ve just completed run 1, week 2 🏃‍♀️ Ok so far. I’m finding the right music is key!! Any playlist recommendations?

Hi, I’ve just completed run 1, week 2 🏃‍♀️ Ok so far. I’m finding the right mus...

Liverpool_Feminist

•6 years ago

3 Replies

What speed should you be running on treadmill? I have been running at 9.2kph 0 incline

55 year old overweight guy Just did week 2r1 and felt it ok . Did Week One twice without rest days ie 14 days week One Should I do same for week 2 ? Ie 2...

55 year old overweight guy Just did week 2r1 and felt it ok . Did Week One twic...

Alan1004

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

I've been very naughty

I ignored everything Oldfloss has ever taught me and decided to see how fast I could run 5K :o The 4th km was a bit of a struggle but the last mostly downslope...

I ignored everything Oldfloss has ever taught me and decided to see how fast I c...

Now-runner_NeedsAttn

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’ve graduated!

So today I did what I always thought would be impossible and finished my Couch to 5K! I’m 21 and I’ve never had an interest in sports or keeping fit but when...

So today I did what I always thought would be impossible and finished my Couch t...

StudentNursee

Graduate•6 years ago

33 Replies

Pace

Hiya, would any of you lovely people mind putting a screenshot on of your average pace,calories etc for any weeks please? I'm on week 6 and I'm just curious to...

Hiya, would any of you lovely people mind putting a screenshot on of your averag...

LPW21

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Come and get me Week 9!! 👻👿🎃💀

I had a fabulous sunny hallowe’en run this morning, although the spirits messed with my C25K app and it stopped somewhere along the way. I had to run a bit...

I had a fabulous sunny hallowe’en run this morning, although the spirits messed ...

Mellowyello

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

C25K Newbie

Just turned 44 and decided it was time to stop waist catching up with age (as it was getting close!) Was really nervous about starting this but have just...

Just turned 44 and decided it was time to stop waist catching up with age (as it...

Hants_biker

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

W9 R2

1st Consolidation run 🏃‍♀️

Uneven gait, pronating more on one side

Graduated!

Last but one done

W8R2 🏃👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟😸

Graduation run... Warmed up in America, ran in Europe, cooled down in America. Never left Iceland.

A slow 5km

W8 completed. When the going gets tough, so do you!

Glorious morning for exploring new routes - week 9, run 1

WEEK 5 MYTHS BUSTED!!

Week2 run 2

Will I ever get to 5k by Week 9? :/

No foam roller? Hair diffuser!

First run

W6 R1 - Trick and Treat in one run

W7R2, hard work

First run

Six score and ten, and some goes running

W9R2 - who would believe

Back ootside WK8R1

WEEK 4

W8R2

Newbie

What speed should you be running on treadmill? I have been running at 9.2kph 0 incline

I've been very naughty

I’ve graduated!

Pace

Come and get me Week 9!! 👻👿🎃💀

C25K Newbie

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