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Week 2 complete!

Omg it was such a struggle to get out this morning to do my run, I don’t know where I summoned up the willpower at 5am to go out but I did it and it was great....

Omg it was such a struggle to get out this morning to do my run, I don’t know wh...

LAJ392

•5 years ago

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Omg omg omg

After weeks of trying I've finally managed to complete my w1r1. Yep even the 5 minute warm down walk. Thought I was gonna puke or cry but just kept going....

After weeks of trying I've finally managed to complete my w1r1. Yep even the 5 ...

Bignanny

•5 years ago

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Marmite for some, I know, but ABBA I love you! AND a Eureka running moment!

Can't decide whether I feel more relieved 😅 or more happy 😃 ?! Probably both!! 😊 Nearly a week since I last ran W7R3 I have finally been able to get out...

Can't decide whether I feel more relieved 😅 or more happy 😃 ?! Probably both!!...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Wk 6 run 1

After smashing the 20 mins in week 5 run 3, I struggled with this one... Weird! Anyone else???

After smashing the 20 mins in week 5 run 3, I struggled with this one... Weird! ...

Ozbeth

•5 years ago

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Lies, damned lies and GPS data.

I have worked out a "5k" route which I have run a number of times. When I say it's 5k, that's what the GPS tracker in my watch and Garmin Connect tell me it...

I have worked out a "5k" route which I have run a number of times. When I say it...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Feeling positive

On my second week feel better already 😀

Yrret123

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Sports bra

Any suggestions for best sports bra? Am a busty breastfeeding broad so need something industrial to keep these village feeders in check

Any suggestions for best sports bra? Am a busty breastfeeding broad so need some...

MajorTaser

•5 years ago

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W4r2 My God! That was hard!!!

Wasn’t in the mood to run, but did it anyway. Also managed 19 second burst at the end. Despite taking my inhaler beforehand, my lungs felt very uncomfortable...

Wasn’t in the mood to run, but did it anyway. Also managed 19 second burst at th...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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Grrr!! Knees!

So I got to Week 5 Run 2 and I couldn’t take the post run knee pain anymore. I’ve had to have 3 weeks off, not even any long walks said the sports physio. My...

So I got to Week 5 Run 2 and I couldn’t take the post run knee pain anymore. I’v...

Jogettejo

•5 years ago

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65 Degrees - Run in the Sun !

Well who would have thought it...certainly not me. Before I started C25K even walking for long periods in the heat made me sweat, hands swelled up and...

Well who would have thought it...certainly not me. Before I started C25K even wa...

RunRunRun13

Graduate•5 years ago

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A run for anyone who can't

So apologies to anyone seeing this multiple times. I'm putting it in all 3 forums. Today's run https://strava.app.link/JQBM7C81TW was for anyone who can't for...

So apologies to anyone seeing this multiple times. I'm putting it in all 3 foru...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•5 years ago

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I finally stopped making excuses and started!

I joined this forum over a year ago and it's taken me until this week to start the C25K. I've only completed 2 of the 3 runs (No. 3 will be on Friday) but I...

I joined this forum over a year ago and it's taken me until this week to start t...

philevans68

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Just completed 2nd run. Calf’s felt really tight after 3rd short run, but I plodded on. Didn’t have son tuning with me today so had to motivate myself 🙄 I...

Just completed 2nd run. Calf’s felt really tight after 3rd short run, but I plod...

Wobblebelly

•5 years ago

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Running on a treadmill

Hi, I’ve just completed w5r2 I’m doing the whole c25k on a treadmill as I did start it on the pavements but I find it much more comfortable in the gym ! My aim...

Hi, I’ve just completed w5r2 I’m doing the whole c25k on a treadmill as I did st...

Runningpotato

•5 years ago

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(Sorry in advance) Bowel Movements Query!

I’m on Week 8 of C25K. When I’m running I’m fine but the days after the run feel like I’m constantly going to the loo for number 2’s. After stomach cramps...

I’m on Week 8 of C25K. When I’m running I’m fine but the days after the run fee...

Flyoverflower

•5 years ago

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Madness in more ways than one!!!

That's w8r1 completed and to accompany me through my run I chose to listen to madness. Thats how I feel about the fact I can run 28mins non stop, absolute...

That's w8r1 completed and to accompany me through my run I chose to listen to ma...

Stevieplink

Graduate•5 years ago

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To luse sam kg

Hello I’m very happy with cauch 5k and what to find sam similar to continue my exercise

Hello I’m very happy with cauch 5k and what to find sam similar to continue my e...

Codreanu

•5 years ago

1 Reply

I give up

I've lost all motivation, the reason for starting this has gone. I made it to the measly w2r2 before I realised there just was no point. I haven't run in 30...

I've lost all motivation, the reason for starting this has gone. I made it to th...

Hidden

•5 years ago

46 Replies

Find encouragement and support

Hello all I never ran but am going to try this. I have already lost over 2 stone and want to lose 2 more but also want to get fit

Hello all I never ran but am going to try this. I have already lost over 2 stone...

Britl2

•5 years ago

8 Replies

DID I DO THAT!!

Back home. Red of face, chest heaving, thighs aching heart thumping. Feels good to be alive😃. Only one more session on week nine. Have i really done that?.

Back home. Red of face, chest heaving, thighs aching heart thumping. Feels good ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

21 Replies

program required.

Please provide schedule in print.

3528

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Distance apps

Morning all was just wondering what app u should use to measure the distance that I'm running I'm on wk 8 and up until now distance has not bothered me just...

Morning all was just wondering what app u should use to measure the distance th...

Netty2

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Not sure whether to continue running.

So I’m quite overweight and have found C25K pretty tough going but was thrilled to complete it. I’ve been continuing to just run 30 minute consolidation run...

So I’m quite overweight and have found C25K pretty tough going but was thrilled ...

Bumblebetty

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Penultimate run

Getting myself prepared for run 🏃 two of wk nine. It's been a very enriching experience going from the couch to actually doing something positive. Here goes...

Getting myself prepared for run 🏃 two of wk nine. It's been a very enriching ex...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Just ran my first 5 miles

This morning I ran my first 5 miles as I'm working towards the 10K. I have done this myself...to bridge to 10K what is the best way? I've not used an app but...

This morning I ran my first 5 miles as I'm working towards the 10K. I have done ...

MDaw35

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Back on track

I have been 4 days no running, and I am glad I did because I was about to throw the towel

I have been 4 days no running, and I am glad I did because I was about to throw ...

HTML5

•5 years ago

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New running shoes

So after not telling anyone I accidentally told my 73 year old mother who up until her late 60’s was still running marathons (I do not follow her footsteps)...

So after not telling anyone I accidentally told my 73 year old mother who up unt...

Chunkyrunner43

•5 years ago

10 Replies

W5R3 eat my dust!

Well what can I say? In my best Michael Caine voice; "She's only gone and bluddy done it!!" 🏅 I am on cloud nine. I have never run for a full 20 minutes in my...

Well what can I say? In my best Michael Caine voice; "She's only gone and bluddy...

Lindsey-joy

Graduate•5 years ago

18 Replies

Am I the only one...

Who isn't running the 5k in the 30mins run? I've just completed week 9, run 2 🙌🙌 so I'm very pleased with that, but I'm just doing over 4k in the 30mins. I...

Who isn't running the 5k in the 30mins run? I've just completed week 9, run 2 🙌...

Am821

•5 years ago

12 Replies

W5R3 done

Finally completed it! I did the first 2 runs a couple of times and I was going to do that again but I just decided to do it as I left my house. I didn't find...

Finally completed it! I did the first 2 runs a couple of times and I was going t...

LisaJo43

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

Week 2 complete!

Omg omg omg

Marmite for some, I know, but ABBA I love you! AND a Eureka running moment!

Wk 6 run 1

Lies, damned lies and GPS data.

Feeling positive

Sports bra

W4r2 My God! That was hard!!!

Grrr!! Knees!

65 Degrees - Run in the Sun !

A run for anyone who can't

I finally stopped making excuses and started!

Week 1 run 2

Running on a treadmill

(Sorry in advance) Bowel Movements Query!

Madness in more ways than one!!!

To luse sam kg

I give up

Find encouragement and support

DID I DO THAT!!

program required.

Distance apps

Not sure whether to continue running.

Penultimate run

Just ran my first 5 miles

Back on track

New running shoes

W5R3 eat my dust!

Am I the only one...

W5R3 done

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