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862!

You might ask what is that number about? Well It is the number of new runners that signed up to our friendly little forum since the London Marathon last week....

You might ask what is that number about? Well It is the number of new runners th...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk1 done but not ready for wk2

Just started c25k and completed wk1. However I don’t feel ready for wk2. Just wondered how long others have taken to progress. I’m 45, overweight (probably 4-5...

Just started c25k and completed wk1. However I don’t feel ready for wk2. Just wo...

Ckj06

Graduate•5 years ago

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Treadmill to outside

I have done my first run outside after only running on a treadmill, I found the transition strange but invigorating. The only problem is that my legs are...

I have done my first run outside after only running on a treadmill, I found the ...

MSR98

•5 years ago

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Breathing exercises

Can someone give me some breathing exercises while running pls. I’m on week 8 and I’m starting to struggle to breath properly for the first 10 mins. After that...

Can someone give me some breathing exercises while running pls. I’m on week 8 an...

Kyliem

Graduate•5 years ago

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Can anyone please point me to the nhs app for continuing to run after graduating? I believe the trainer is Laura

Can’t seem to find it in the App Store !

poohbear2608

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5 R2 Done and excited for R3!!

I just completed week 5 run 2 and I am officially over half way through the plan!! ❤️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ Really enjoyed the run today. It was tough at points but...

I just completed week 5 run 2 and I am officially over half way through the plan...

bexcrowe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Holiday from running

I have been on holiday and haven't run in 2 weeks back on it tomoro am sue to do w6r1 should I do this?

I have been on holiday and haven't run in 2 weeks back on it tomoro am sue to do...

Scojac

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Done this morning and felt really good. Thanks to those who offered support it really does help 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

Done this morning and felt really good. Thanks to those who offered support it r...

Bluemoon1958

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 Run 3 and breathing

Have just back to here after having to pause for the horror of sciatica. Now it's gone, I'm back to it but running in a gym rather than outside now. I'm about...

Have just back to here after having to pause for the horror of sciatica. Now it'...

Slingy68

•5 years ago

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Post apocalypse world

It felt like a post apocalypse world at 7am when a power cut struck so what better to do than go out for a W9R2 by the harbour - church bells ringing - a stiff...

It felt like a post apocalypse world at 7am when a power cut struck so what bett...

GibsonBBKing

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6D3

Have done this C25K 3 times and also the 10K once just had a short gap. However I have done most of my running on the treadmill but started the 5k this time...

Have done this C25K 3 times and also the 10K once just had a short gap. However ...

Jezer01

•5 years ago

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Struggling with week 4

Started week 4 earlier this week and was dreading running for a full 5 mins. Surprisingly my 1st run went ok, I actually felt really good for the majority of...

Started week 4 earlier this week and was dreading running for a full 5 mins. Su...

ScottJB

Graduate•5 years ago

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Totally recommend Couch 2 5k

I started C25K as a complete novice runner. I have always exercised in many different environments Gym, classes Bootcamp- even running at bootcamp was always...

I started C25K as a complete novice runner. I have always exercised in many dif...

Karenog

•5 years ago

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Sore Ankle 😢

So disappointed with today's run. I'm on second run of week 2 and since the second run of week 1 I've had a sore ankle on the outside below the bone. I was...

So disappointed with today's run. I'm on second run of week 2 and since the seco...

JoDoesFlow

•5 years ago

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Last consolidation run😳

Out first thing today and looking forward to running! I’m hooked!!

jaybrass73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Half way point?

Hey everyone, when exactly is the half way point in the plan? I am getting ready for my W5R1 and wondered if this was mentioned by the personal trainer at...

Hey everyone, when exactly is the half way point in the plan? I am getting read...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

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W3R2

Hey everyone Hope you’re well! Sorry I keep forgetting to post on here! W3R2 was so much easier than I imagined it would be, I can now run for 3 mins & never...

Hey everyone Hope you’re well! Sorry I keep forgetting to post on here! W3R2 w...

Becca2203

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W3R2

Hitting the gym early to continue W3R2. Feeling great, stamina has definitely increased and beginning to see the difference!

Hitting the gym early to continue W3R2. Feeling great, stamina has definitely in...

Anfidm

Graduate•5 years ago

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Should I run if my legs are still sore?

Hi, I did my first run on Friday, and intended to do my second tomorrow (Monday). If my legs are still a little sore tomorrow, would it be best to wait until...

Hi, I did my first run on Friday, and intended to do my second tomorrow (Monday...

Oldleatherlegs

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Off the Couch

Well, that’s me started! Survived my first podcast! The minute spent running seemed the longest minute ever...but it can only get better, right?

Well, that’s me started! Survived my first podcast! The minute spent running see...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk 5

I am currently on WK 5 day three and confused - it says run for 20 mins (day 2 was only two 8 min runs) seems a big jump and wk 6 is less than that?? Also...

I am currently on WK 5 day three and confused - it says run for 20 mins (day 2 w...

ssrrt

Graduate•5 years ago

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Coming back to the fold.....

Hi, I have not posted for about a year, life has been hectic and my running has ceased to exist in last 6 months. I never got to 10K but was happy regularly...

Hi, I have not posted for about a year, life has been hectic and my running has ...

Radleychick

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Post-C25K Run

My first run a week after completing C25K was a good, 30-min effort on the treadmill. I cop to a mental slump the week following W9R3, part work fatigue (29...

My first run a week after completing C25K was a good, 30-min effort on the tread...

BigLebowski

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Cold

So I usually get up at 5:30 Start my run at 6 but I’m full of cold and I feel dreadful......do I try to run ? Everything is screaming don’t

So I usually get up at 5:30 Start my run at 6 but I’m full of cold and I feel dr...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Advice on sore knee

Recently graduated & have been consolidating with 35 minute runs over the past week. However for first 10-15 mins running my left knee feels a bit sore. It...

Recently graduated & have been consolidating with 35 minute runs over the past w...

RunMitchRun

•5 years ago

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Qualifier

So today I went up and over Snowdon for the qualifier of the 3 peaks in June. Safe to say I passed now I’ve got so much more training to do.

So today I went up and over Snowdon for the qualifier of the 3 peaks in June. Sa...

Fireheart

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 3 ticked off!

I tried Week 6 day 3 two days ago and had to walk for a minute at the 20 minute mark. Cardio felt OK but my legs were so tired! I got home at 10 this evening,...

I tried Week 6 day 3 two days ago and had to walk for a minute at the 20 minute ...

Spammachine

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 complete and feeling confident.

I did the first two runs of week one and had I bit of groin pain but felt good. Today I went and got some running shoes and this evening went out to do W1R3. I...

I did the first two runs of week one and had I bit of groin pain but felt good. ...

Secondtimer

•5 years ago

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Wk2 run 3 Complete

Great sense of achievement completing Wk2. Even talked and ran a bit more in the slow walk down with much fitter daughter!! Personal choice you understand!...

Great sense of achievement completing Wk2. Even talked and ran a bit more in the...

Meepmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running through a freezing hail storm.....😳

This morning I just about had time for a 30 min run....lots of other things to get done...you know how it is! So, even though I could see a very dark cloud on...

This morning I just about had time for a 30 min run....lots of other things to g...

Cakerunner

Graduate•5 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

862!

Wk1 done but not ready for wk2

Treadmill to outside

Breathing exercises

Can anyone please point me to the nhs app for continuing to run after graduating? I believe the trainer is Laura

W5 R2 Done and excited for R3!!

Holiday from running

Week 5 Run 1

Week 5 Run 3 and breathing

Post apocalypse world

W6D3

Struggling with week 4

Totally recommend Couch 2 5k

Sore Ankle 😢

Last consolidation run😳

Half way point?

W3R2

W3R2

Should I run if my legs are still sore?

Off the Couch

Wk 5

Coming back to the fold.....

First Post-C25K Run

Cold

Advice on sore knee

Qualifier

Week 6 3 ticked off!

Week 1 complete and feeling confident.

Wk2 run 3 Complete

Running through a freezing hail storm.....😳

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