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Breathing issues

Hi guys, I am consolidating at the moment but still having real issues with my breathing. Last night because of the heat I had to stop at 25 mins as I just...

Hi guys, I am consolidating at the moment but still having real issues with my b...

JellyJac

Graduate•5 years ago

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Working through week 6

Feeling OK really, biggest struggle is fitting in with work and kids! Trying to maintain the energy levels and minimise the aches and pains.

Feeling OK really, biggest struggle is fitting in with work and kids! Trying to ...

Ruutu14

•5 years ago

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Who am I?

Well I did it. I shocked myself in two ways today. 1) I’m not a morning person but I set my alarm for 6am and I actually got up, and 2) I went for my 2nd run...

Well I did it. I shocked myself in two ways today. 1) I’m not a morning person ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3 complete

Loving the longer runs, I never thought I would say that. Still slow but feel nice and consistent and balanced.

Loving the longer runs, I never thought I would say that. Still slow but feel n...

Yogaandrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Using the couch to 5k app

Hi - I’ve just switched to this app from another one because it didn’t log my runs. Can I upload my progress so far rather than starting all over again?

Hi - I’ve just switched to this app from another one because it didn’t log my ru...

Cbel

•5 years ago

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Keeping going... Slowly

After running with the hayfever kicking in badly I spoke to a nurse I know who also suffers and she gave good advice. I'm still running outside but have gone...

After running with the hayfever kicking in badly I spoke to a nurse I know who a...

Agentmay

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Worst run🙁

Oh my goodness wk6r2! First 10m run was fab especially as decided to run with dog straight after dropping daughter at school. 2nd run of 10mins🙈🙈Had to walk...

Oh my goodness wk6r2! First 10m run was fab especially as decided to run with do...

JPDuck

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

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HelsBells13

•5 years ago

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W3 R3 Done! Goodbye Week 3

Hi Everyone, This morning I completed week 3 run 3, and waved goodbye to another week of the programme. Really pleased. Went out with my brother who runs a...

Hi Everyone, This morning I completed week 3 run 3, and waved goodbye to another...

bexcrowe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Completed Week 7 - C25K

Starting Weight : 102.5 kgs / 16.14 Stone - As per NHS BMI - OBESE Weight today : 94.3 Kgs / 14.84 Stone - As per NHS BMI still OBESE Total Lost...

Starting Weight : 102.5 kgs / 16.14 Stone - As per NHS BMI - OBESE Weight today...

Saviods86

•5 years ago

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Week 3

Hi, I haven’t posted much in here as I have started week 1 a dozen times and then given up! This time I’ve got to week 3 and am actually starting to enjoy it,...

Hi, I haven’t posted much in here as I have started week 1 a dozen times and the...

C0ttlest0ne

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Advice

First run back after a 2 week break for family reasons. Was on w8r1. Started back there and found it really hard. Someone please tell me I will get back to...

First run back after a 2 week break for family reasons. Was on w8r1. Started bac...

Novice1955

•5 years ago

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News in brief(ish)

I just wrote a lovely post and the app ate it 🧐 So now you’re getting bullet points I have set up my new running watch - it’s a preloved Garmin FR25 - & I...

I just wrote a lovely post and the app ate it 🧐 So now you’re getting bullet po...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 - Run 3 completed 😃

Well, 9 weeks ago I was a complete novice runner & here I am 27 runs later & managing to run for 30 mins!!! I am so happy & also amazed that I got here. For...

Well, 9 weeks ago I was a complete novice runner & here I am 27 runs later & man...

RunSamRun

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Wahoo

I'm Lucy new to running and loving it!

Universe123

•5 years ago

1 Reply

2nd run ✅

Got up at 6am and was out by 6.20am jogging. I actually enjoyed being out there this morning 😊 here’s to many more early morning jogs on my C25k journey.

Got up at 6am and was out by 6.20am jogging. I actually enjoyed being out there ...

Cezza38

•5 years ago

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Hello! Anyone got any tips for hot weather running gear (for a middle-aged woman - so no crop tops 😉)

Hi there, I began my C25K in snow earlier this year... yesterday I ran another 5K consolidation run and nearly boiled to death! I think I’ve got my top half...

Hi there, I began my C25K in snow earlier this year... yesterday I ran another 5...

Kertesz

•5 years ago

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W5R2 - done

And I’m going through W5, and I feel fine. Still can’t do the 1-2-3-4 tap while breathing, at least not at all times, but I am sure it will come. Today is my...

And I’m going through W5, and I feel fine. Still can’t do the 1-2-3-4 tap while ...

Tony1978

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sharp pain in my lower leg

I’m currently at week 8 and my last run has left me with a sharp pain in my lower leg. It is on the inside and am not sure how to stretch it out. Any advice?

I’m currently at week 8 and my last run has left me with a sharp pain in my lowe...

Caraprice

•5 years ago

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W6r1 - I can’t believe I’m doing it!

I’m still struggling with the shock I ran for 20 minutes solid in w5r3 - and here I am - in week 6! Not only am I doing it - but I’m really enjoying it! And my...

I’m still struggling with the shock I ran for 20 minutes solid in w5r3 - and her...

WarGamesWiddow

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 run 2 he’s waiting at the gate!

Went out this morning for the run, faithful spaniel with me of course. We are making our way, running at the snails pace up the hill. Oh joy I’m at the top and...

Went out this morning for the run, faithful spaniel with me of course. We are ma...

Myzinnyboy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Overweight, out of condition grandad, amazed to now “enjoy” running.

I’d heard of C25K, but didn’t know more than that when I decided to have a go in early March. Fifty years ago, I grudgingly ran at school. Smoked all my life,...

I’d heard of C25K, but didn’t know more than that when I decided to have a go in...

Hatman

Graduate•5 years ago

19 Replies

Week 3 run 1

Thanks to the advice from the C25K community i keft the house wearing a headband and managed to keep my ear phones in 👍. The first 90 second run was on a...

Thanks to the advice from the C25K community i keft the house wearing a headband...

Twinkle_toes1

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6 run 1

I’ve just finished run1 week 6 for the third time.With holiday and visiting family I was unable to complete the week (I really wanted to)Is this O.K. to do...

I’ve just finished run1 week 6 for the third time.With holiday and visiting fami...

Bentley3

•5 years ago

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How does this sound for a post C25k Routine? Focus on increasing pace

Hi everyone I'm almost at the finish line, and starting to think about what I want to do next week. I really need a routine and a plan otherwise I just let...

Hi everyone I'm almost at the finish line, and starting to think about what I w...

marsop

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated!!

Completed R3W9 today & it feels great. Managed to incorporate 2 Park Runs into the programme in weeks 8 & 9 as well. What a great App - really helped with...

Completed R3W9 today & it feels great. Managed to incorporate 2 Park Runs into t...

RunMitchRun

•5 years ago

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Can’t move past week 7 run 3!

I’ve repeated week 7 three times now, so I’ve done the 25 minute run 9 times in total but I’m just not finding it any easier - I can’t bring myself to move on...

I’ve repeated week 7 three times now, so I’ve done the 25 minute run 9 times in ...

hannahnotorange

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Started my first run today and my journey.

Did my first run, always put it off until now but finally started. Enjoyed it and didn’t die hehe. Looking forward to doing more.

Did my first run, always put it off until now but finally started. Enjoyed it an...

Dachshundluver

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Week 5/ Run 3: DONE BABY!

I've just done 20 mins! WOO-HOO! I don't know what else to say really, I'm just very, very happy. 😁

I've just done 20 mins! WOO-HOO! I don't know what else to say really, I'm just ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

34 Replies

W5r1 complete! but, again... calves!!!

Hmmm so I ran tonight, I dont know how I feel about it, I'm so pleased with myself when I've completed a run and feel so much better, but I cant say I...

Hmmm so I ran tonight, I dont know how I feel about it, I'm so pleased with myse...

Trying83

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Breathing issues

Working through week 6

Who am I?

Week 8 Run 3 complete

Using the couch to 5k app

Keeping going... Slowly

Worst run🙁

Avatars

W3 R3 Done! Goodbye Week 3

Completed Week 7 - C25K

Week 3

Advice

News in brief(ish)

Week 9 - Run 3 completed 😃

Wahoo

2nd run ✅

Hello! Anyone got any tips for hot weather running gear (for a middle-aged woman - so no crop tops 😉)

W5R2 - done

Sharp pain in my lower leg

W6r1 - I can’t believe I’m doing it!

Week 7 run 2 he’s waiting at the gate!

Overweight, out of condition grandad, amazed to now “enjoy” running.

Week 3 run 1

W6 run 1

How does this sound for a post C25k Routine? Focus on increasing pace

Graduated!!

Can’t move past week 7 run 3!

Started my first run today and my journey.

Week 5/ Run 3: DONE BABY!

W5r1 complete! but, again... calves!!!

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