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Getting better 😊

Just done run 1 of week 5 and I smashed it 😊.. how is it some days are harder than others?.. anyway I’m really happy with today’s run I’ve surprised myself.....

Just done run 1 of week 5 and I smashed it 😊.. how is it some days are harder t...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Aching calves due to dehydration??

Hi, I’ve read lots of posts about people suffering with pain in their calves. Is it always due to a lack of fluid? Mine started aching towards the end of my...

Hi, I’ve read lots of posts about people suffering with pain in their calves. Is...

Glitterjav

Graduate•5 years ago

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My long circular journey - from C25K to the Marathon

A long story for those with nothing better to do !! :) I first started walking as a form of exercise about 5 years ago at the age of 67. After not too long...

A long story for those with nothing better to do !! :) I first started walkin...

Bazza1234

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk 3 done and dusted

Wk 3 in the bag. Never thought I’d complete wk1 . Starting to enjoy this pain lol 😃🏃‍♀️

Wk 3 in the bag. Never thought I’d complete wk1 . Starting to enjoy this pain lo...

Tanyah75

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1 done!

I can’t actually believe I’ve got week 1 out of the way, but I’ve done it. 😊 i feel so proud in putting all the fears I have aside when I put my trainers on-...

I can’t actually believe I’ve got week 1 out of the way, but I’ve done it. 😊 i ...

Deepestblue

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4r2

Struggled on tues with r1 n felt really down n ready to give up. decided to give r2 a try even though I kept telling myself I can’t do it. I managed it tidy...

Struggled on tues with r1 n felt really down n ready to give up. decided to give...

Lesley2606

•5 years ago

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Hip pain

Half way through week 2 and all was going well but when I tried to run today I experienced outer hip pain . It’s ok when I’m walking but painful when I try to...

Half way through week 2 and all was going well but when I tried to run today I e...

Tryst

•5 years ago

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Building endurance...

So still treadmill running due to cold and sloppy weather - making it interesting by adding in random hills, increasing running time by 10% every 2 weeks while...

So still treadmill running due to cold and sloppy weather - making it interestin...

DiverIzzie

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8.. Last one. Deffo NOT best one 😩

Well what a struggle. The previous two on week 8 were a breeze but ohhh mannn today I struggled😭. I DID it but I had to stop mid way to take off my hoody, I...

Well what a struggle. The previous two on week 8 were a breeze but ohhh mannn to...

Pcgdw

Graduate•5 years ago

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Socks!

At 5 weeks in, I decided it wouldn’t be presumptuous to buy some real running socks. Amazing. At 77 I have discovered I DO have an inner Fashionista. It’s...

At 5 weeks in, I decided it wouldn’t be presumptuous to buy some real running so...

Granspeed

Graduate•5 years ago

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Done it!

I did it, I pushed through w1r1. It was hard but I got there, I did stop 5-10 seconds early on some on the runs but I definitely needed to stop earlier...

I did it, I pushed through w1r1. It was hard but I got there, I did stop 5-10 se...

Amylouise2205

•5 years ago

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Runner interrupted

Week 3: Run 2 This Run should have been another of my ‘running rings around’ posts, but alas my younger dog crashed into the older one with a right wallop and...

Week 3: Run 2 This Run should have been another of my ‘running rings around’ po...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Achilles tendonitis

Hi fellow C25Kers. I'm on week 3 and have achilles tendonitis issues that are keeping me awake at night. On doing some reading on it (and this seems to be an...

Hi fellow C25Kers. I'm on week 3 and have achilles tendonitis issues that are k...

Delilah123

•5 years ago

4 Replies

W8R1 Done - didn’t want to stop

Since this was 28mins and I was struggling a bit towards the end of the W7 runs I decided to run the first half at a slower pace. Maybe as a result of shorter...

Since this was 28mins and I was struggling a bit towards the end of the W7 runs ...

gsjltm

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 is history!

Really enjoyed that last run - W 5 starts Saturday 😲

Stratters

Graduate•5 years ago

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The Black Dog Returns

I’ve been prone to periods of depression for the last ten years: they can come floating in at any time, but I always seem to have one in the Spring. It comes...

I’ve been prone to periods of depression for the last ten years: they can come f...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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Gentle 20mins with no music

Had an awful bug for 2-3 days: lots of stomach pain and cramps, feeling droopy and not really eating. Woke up this morning feeling fab so had a gentle 20min...

Had an awful bug for 2-3 days: lots of stomach pain and cramps, feeling droopy a...

molly1973

Graduate•5 years ago

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Knee pain - can I still run?

Hi, I've been following posts here for some time - thanks for all the info & motivation I've been soaking up! I've finished C25K a while back and am now onto...

Hi, I've been following posts here for some time - thanks for all the info & mot...

BirRa

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Wk4R1

The most uncertain I’ve been before a run since the start. Took it steady and I did it! Found it very tough but so so pleased I didn’t stop :)

The most uncertain I’ve been before a run since the start. Took it steady and I ...

RunnerWhale

Graduate•5 years ago

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Oh no!

So slipped and fell putting my bin out this morning! Black ice, only broken my wrist first broken bone ever in 53 years, won't be starting wk3 on Friday now :(

So slipped and fell putting my bin out this morning! Black ice, only broken my w...

Kevcat1

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Anyone had shin splints?

Hi All, have any of you out there had any experience of shin splints? I think this is what I have as I have paying close to the bone in the muscle of my calves...

Hi All, have any of you out there had any experience of shin splints? I think th...

AngryFlower

Graduate•5 years ago

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Restarting!

So on Monday I restarted c25k, I attempted w1r1 but only managed just over half🙈 I had awful screaming pain in my lower calves that forced me to stop, I did...

So on Monday I restarted c25k, I attempted w1r1 but only managed just over half�...

Amylouise2205

•5 years ago

4 Replies

I’m bowing out

Hi guys, some of you may remember me , others maybe not. Last year I embarked on couch to 5K in a quest for fitness . I managed to get to week 8 before I...

Hi guys, some of you may remember me , others maybe not. Last year I embarked on...

Jules1968

•5 years ago

20 Replies

W4r3 nailed

After struggling with w4r2 - 2nd 5 mins seemed forever and I had to slow to a walk- today's run seemed really easy! Taking it slow is definitely key.

After struggling with w4r2 - 2nd 5 mins seemed forever and I had to slow to a wa...

Momoruns

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

New to couch to 5k

Hi, I'm new to this & Just finished my second week of couch to 5k. I haven't done any exercise since leaving school. Anyone else the same as me? Have to say,...

Hi, I'm new to this & Just finished my second week of couch to 5k. I haven't don...

Bigtofit

•5 years ago

3 Replies

W3R2 in the bag

Had no issues with this one. It's starting to get lighter in the mornings now so, whilst the park is pretty deserted, people could definitely see me. No-one...

Had no issues with this one. It's starting to get lighter in the mornings now ...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R1 and feeling good but that’s not how it started!

So did the final week 4 run on Monday. It was supposed to be On Saturday but due to family commitments I couldn’t do it on the weekend. I was looking forward...

So did the final week 4 run on Monday. It was supposed to be On Saturday but due...

Makka62a

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Week 9

I can't quite believe I am actually on week9 . I am still on treadmill but that's great with me . I have jogged for 1.5 miles outside ( not C25K) I am shocked...

I can't quite believe I am actually on week9 . I am still on treadmill but that'...

Cwtch2018

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bad night after W5 R3 - coincidence?

Hi all, I’m new to posting but have been following throughout my Couch to 5K journey and love all the support and advice people have to offer. Yesterday...

Hi all, I’m new to posting but have been following throughout my Couch to 5K jou...

JojoBinks

•5 years ago

6 Replies

W3R3

Did it!!! It was easy. I’m seeing a pattern emerge of hard hard easy with the runs in the week. Intend to go to yoga tonight to stretch it all out!! Actually...

Did it!!! It was easy. I’m seeing a pattern emerge of hard hard easy with the ru...

SharsX

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Getting better 😊

Aching calves due to dehydration??

My long circular journey - from C25K to the Marathon

Wk 3 done and dusted

W1 done!

W4r2

Hip pain

Building endurance...

Week 8.. Last one. Deffo NOT best one 😩

Socks!

Done it!

Runner interrupted

Achilles tendonitis

W8R1 Done - didn’t want to stop

Week 4 is history!

The Black Dog Returns

Gentle 20mins with no music

Knee pain - can I still run?

Wk4R1

Oh no!

Anyone had shin splints?

Restarting!

I’m bowing out

W4r3 nailed

New to couch to 5k

W3R2 in the bag

W5R1 and feeling good but that’s not how it started!

Week 9

Bad night after W5 R3 - coincidence?

W3R3

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