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Disappointing 🙄

After completing C25K last week 😀 and feeling great. I’ve just done my second consolidation run and for the first time measuring my distance so imagine my...

After completing C25K last week 😀 and feeling great. I’ve just done my second ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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w8run2

Struggled Monday with Run 1, still struggling, so made the hard decision to redo W7

Struggled Monday with Run 1, still struggling, so made the hard decision to redo...

Lansdown49

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 done and dusted!!!

It's been the coldest morning since I started this. I didn't go as fast today, is that normal? Does the cold make it harder, or am I just having one of those...

It's been the coldest morning since I started this. I didn't go as fast today, i...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•6 years ago

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How do I increase pace.

Looking for advice on increasing pace. I finished the course and have done about 4 5km runs since then but all in roughly 38mins to 40mins. Am I being too...

Looking for advice on increasing pace. I finished the course and have done about...

Bonsaiboy

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Keep on running

I graduated a few weeks ago now and felt really lost at first.. now what do I do? Ran listening to the last session with Jo for a while.. got bored.. so...

I graduated a few weeks ago now and felt really lost at first.. now what do I ...

Moodymoo

•6 years ago

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W6R1 urghh!

So I didn't wake up in the best of moods this morning, not sure why as i don't normally struggle on run days and actually quite look forward to doing it...

So I didn't wake up in the best of moods this morning, not sure why as i don't n...

Mandyjb

•6 years ago

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Day off

I will admit I look forward to my rest day after a run ( week 7, 2nd run yesterday) but I also look forward to my run day as well. Never thought I'd be ever...

I will admit I look forward to my rest day after a run ( week 7, 2nd run yesterd...

Cagdoccagdoc64

•6 years ago

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🤗I’m back - Broken leg healed

It’s been a long and miserable 5 months since I broke my leg and I’ve struggled with depression and massive weight gain. However - I got the all clear from my...

It’s been a long and miserable 5 months since I broke my leg and I’ve struggled ...

MelsieJay

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 struggle

50 and new to running, took 3 wks before I could do 8x60s! Completed Wk1 and last night was my 1st Wk2 run only managed 2x90s and 2x60 (5mins) so ran for less...

50 and new to running, took 3 wks before I could do 8x60s! Completed Wk1 and la...

Rac68

•6 years ago

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Hip & hamstring

For the last 10 days my hip and right hamstring have been giving me a lot of gyp ! I’m stretching every day and it definitely gives me relief but when I run -...

For the last 10 days my hip and right hamstring have been giving me a lot of gyp...

OKES

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W9R3 - oh yes!

Yesterday I completed the programme. With there being very little daylight left by the time I get home from work I completed my last two runs on a treadmill....

Yesterday I completed the programme. With there being very little daylight left ...

Onthecase

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice on breathing ?!

Hi, I’m 51, new here and just finished W2R2. Feeling ok during the 90 second runs but struggling to get a ‘pattern’ to my ( puffing and panting ) breathing...

Hi, I’m 51, new here and just finished W2R2. Feeling ok during the 90 second run...

Loopytop

•6 years ago

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W9R1 -- slower than W8R*

Entered Week 9 today and kept the pace a bit, perhaps thinking too much about reaching 30mins OR or throwing away graduation this week. But, I can tell that...

Entered Week 9 today and kept the pace a bit, perhaps thinking too much about re...

tohealthyhabits

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Hoping to improve fitness

Hoping to get into regular jogging. Regular football with friends but want to gain endurance and stamina to help with my football and overall fitness

Hoping to get into regular jogging. Regular football with friends but want to ga...

Taylor0714

•6 years ago

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Oh Laura, Laura, Laura

Week 9, Run1. There I was motoring along when finally Laura tells me there’s only 5 minutes left! I can do it. Then the phone rang...they can wait...switched...

Week 9, Run1. There I was motoring along when finally Laura tells me there’s onl...

Harveysam

Graduate•6 years ago

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Waterproofs 😂

Today i did W7R2, the first run ive done in the rain. I got soaked 🤣🤣🤣 My top half was ok but my tracky bottoms were waterlogged 😆 Ive googled running...

Today i did W7R2, the first run ive done in the rain. I got soaked 🤣🤣🤣 My top...

Hedghog

Graduate•6 years ago

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Thank you so much!

Thanks for the all messages telling me that of course I can start in the gym - I can even do it all in the gym. It's such a relief - really!

Thanks for the all messages telling me that of course I can start in the gym - I...

malco614

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Achey knees

Just finished day 2 week 4 and started to feel discomfort in my knees. Any tips on how to strengthen them? I don't carry any weight and have orthotics to...

Just finished day 2 week 4 and started to feel discomfort in my knees. Any tips ...

Fionajtf

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 in the bag!!

I did it! I completed C25K on Monday morning. It was just another run but I'm so happy I completed this programme without injuries or sickness. I can't run 5K...

I did it! I completed C25K on Monday morning. It was just another run but I'm so...

buzzards

Graduate•6 years ago

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First post - Barbara

Hi, after having a new hip two years ago, being in 60s, and having arthritis in both knees I never thought I would be running. Seeing our daughter run 5 and...

Hi, after having a new hip two years ago, being in 60s, and having arthritis in ...

BarbaraH4

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Hello guys just after abit advice again. I'm plodding along into week five now. Just completed run one of week five and I've just spied on run 3 of week 5 and...

Hello guys just after abit advice again. I'm plodding along into week five now. ...

vicki1711

•6 years ago

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OMG W5R3

Smashed it ! I kept thinking I can’t run for 20 mins, got to 10 thought ok I’ll do 14 at 14 thought. Ok I’ll do 16 got to 16 thought I’m doing this, I am so...

Smashed it ! I kept thinking I can’t run for 20 mins, got to 10 thought ok I’ll...

muppedo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Well I guess I should let you know.:.

I did it! Week 5 run 3, the big twenty. So pleased. I never believed I could run so far when only a few weeks ago I found running 3 mins on the treadmill...

I did it! Week 5 run 3, the big twenty. So pleased. I never believed I could run...

Hidden

•6 years ago

12 Replies

What running watch gps for Xmas

I've been asked to look for a running watch as my present for Xmas problem is which one is best for a slow 60 year old runner???? Help please!!!!

I've been asked to look for a running watch as my present for Xmas problem is wh...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

Week five done!

Can't believe I managed to run ( slow jog) for twenty minutes today! I really doubted myself like I have before every new run but really thought this would be...

Can't believe I managed to run ( slow jog) for twenty minutes today! I really do...

Emma2812

•6 years ago

16 Replies

W9R3 - graduated 😀😀😀

Had a mare of a graduation run today ... managed to knock out the emergency clip on the treadmill early on and then (I don’t know how I did it) I managed to...

Had a mare of a graduation run today ... managed to knock out the emergency clip...

Rory0511

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Must be mad!!

W6R1 wet cold windy are we downhearted??? Neh it’s Scotland may as well be summer 😂😂. Definitely clears the cockles so they say 👌

W6R1 wet cold windy are we downhearted??? Neh it’s Scotland may as well be summe...

Gordon173

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Week 7 run 3

Today was the first day I felt like a runner!!!! Run 2 of this week was tough didn't feel good. Don't know if it was because I changed my route or what. But...

Today was the first day I felt like a runner!!!! Run 2 of this week was tough di...

Cheesypuff

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2.....again

Couple of cautionary warnings here...first save your run or you will do the same one twice 😫😫😫and if...like me...you pull your headphones out and plug back...

Couple of cautionary warnings here...first save your run or you will do the same...

SalukiX

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Penultimate run

Set out in cold wet and windy weather for week 6 run 2. Changed my coach to Sanjeev as I wanted a nice Scottish voice. (I’m from Edinburgh). We both felt...

Set out in cold wet and windy weather for week 6 run 2. Changed my coach to Sanj...

Justinerose

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

Disappointing 🙄

w8run2

Week 8 done and dusted!!!

How do I increase pace.

Keep on running

W6R1 urghh!

Day off

🤗I’m back - Broken leg healed

Week 2 struggle

Hip & hamstring

W9R3 - oh yes!

Advice on breathing ?!

W9R1 -- slower than W8R*

Hoping to improve fitness

Oh Laura, Laura, Laura

Waterproofs 😂

Thank you so much!

Achey knees

Week 9 Run 3 in the bag!!

First post - Barbara

Week 5 run 3

OMG W5R3

Well I guess I should let you know.:.

What running watch gps for Xmas

Week five done!

W9R3 - graduated 😀😀😀

Must be mad!!

Week 7 run 3

W4R2.....again

Penultimate run

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