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W3R3

Hi all Just finished W3R3. Tried a different route tonight which has a small hill in it. Bad move! Totally threw me off my rhythm. Finished the run but not as...

Hi all Just finished W3R3. Tried a different route tonight which has a small hi...

gavinmitch

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Stalled :(

I finished C25K a few weeks ago and was very proud and optimistic. Done a few consolidation runs since then but my foot going numb 20 minutes in was getting me...

I finished C25K a few weeks ago and was very proud and optimistic. Done a few co...

Bumblebetty

Graduate•5 years ago

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Me and C25K, it’s been a revelation.

Early March 2019 I graduated after 17 weeks doing C25K. Then on May 6th, following Juju’s Magic 10 on Bridge to 10k forum, I ran 10k in 1h 7m. What an...

Early March 2019 I graduated after 17 weeks doing C25K. Then on May 6th, followi...

Dowat

Graduate•5 years ago

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Do you have to run 3 times a week to feel the benefits?

Hello all, This is my first post. I have just entered week 6 of the C25K program and I love it! My only problem is, that I find it REALLY hard to fit 3 runs...

Hello all, This is my first post. I have just entered week 6 of the C25K progr...

Kipikapi

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Pain in top of foot any advice

Hi all being doing 5k couple of times a week possibly 3 now have some swelling and pain on top of my left foot 😢 Any advice regarding will be very much...

Hi all being doing 5k couple of times a week possibly 3 now have some swelling a...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Advice for running in the rain

The forecast looks like rain for my next couple of runs, i wear glasses so I’ll go out with my baseball cap on to keep off the splashes as best i can - so I’m...

The forecast looks like rain for my next couple of runs, i wear glasses so I’ll ...

Knocky-knees

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cant believe its week9 already

never in my wildest dreams did I honestly think I would be able to run for 28minutes. Just 9 weeks ago (missed a weeks runs ) I started this programme...

never in my wildest dreams did I honestly think I would be able to run for 28min...

notquiteretired

Graduate•5 years ago

41 Replies

Back into running: Week 3 in the bag

I started C25K last summer (idyllic outdoors), completed a few weeks until I slammed my bare toe into ill-placed furniture, started again from scratch in the...

I started C25K last summer (idyllic outdoors), completed a few weeks until I sla...

OneStepAndARhyme

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Looking for recommendations for a decent breathable waterproof please!! (Pref without breaking the bank x)

I seem to be having a bit of a Goldilocks summer - running too hot (got the skort and two-in-one shorts sorted now, thanks), too cold... and too wet (who’d...

I seem to be having a bit of a Goldilocks summer - running too hot (got the skor...

Kertesz

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Body feels a bit decrepit!

Hi all Completed my first run this morning (D1w1) and it wasn’t too bad. I’m “over 40” though and haven’t done any serious exercise for a while, and my body...

Hi all Completed my first run this morning (D1w1) and it wasn’t too bad. I’m “o...

Isthisworking

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Profile pic !

Anyone experienced problems when updating their profile pic ? I have tried numerous times but always seems to crop he pic 🙈

Anyone experienced problems when updating their profile pic ? I have tried numer...

Wela

•5 years ago

2 Replies

First run of week 1 done!

Started the C25K to get me fit in order to pass a fitness test I have to become a prison officer in 4 weeks! This app is great for giving me the motivation to...

Started the C25K to get me fit in order to pass a fitness test I have to become ...

Marcb316

•5 years ago

6 Replies

How the smallest Snacks can undermine our RUN calories!

Hi All Just over a week ago I was asking about weight loss while running. Among many supportive and informative answers Damienair and Pianism gave me alot of...

Hi All Just over a week ago I was asking about weight loss while running. Among...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

10 Replies

First 2 runs under my belt!

Hi there! I’m so surprised to be enjoying this running lark so far. Just goes to show that it was obviously my head getting in the way previously, telling me I...

Hi there! I’m so surprised to be enjoying this running lark so far. Just goes to...

LUFOAM

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Help

Hi, first post - what is it with the calf pain? I stretch, warm up, cool down. I thought it would be the breathing that would make things difficult, but I got...

Hi, first post - what is it with the calf pain? I stretch, warm up, cool down. I...

ToniMax

•5 years ago

7 Replies

W5R1 Completed🥳

I’ve just got back after my first run of week 5! Wow! I can’t believe I’m half way through and I’ve stuck at it! Found the last 2.5 mins of this run a...

I’ve just got back after my first run of week 5! Wow! I can’t believe I’m half w...

Helzbels

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Rainy day disappointing for me

Well after my 1st and 2nd run a few days ago of week 1, I planned on doing my 3run today. Woke early but feeling tited so decided to my usual Monday morning...

Well after my 1st and 2nd run a few days ago of week 1, I planned on doing my 3r...

Learn2run

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Couldn’t run today!

Completer c25k a few weeks back and have been running around 4K twice a week since. On Saturday I did my first park run and run the whole 5k in 33 mins. Today...

Completer c25k a few weeks back and have been running around 4K twice a week sin...

Alm23

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Start of c25k

Hi all am new to all this but rather nervous about starting. Any advice would be great. Am 5ft 4in tall and weigh 10st 7lb but i wanna get fit and start being...

Hi all am new to all this but rather nervous about starting. Any advice would be...

Char199227

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Hi!

Hi. I've just completed Run 3 of Week 2. I started C25k once I got the ok from my Dr following spine surgery in January. I've not been able to run since...

Hi. I've just completed Run 3 of Week 2. I started C25k once I got the ok from m...

QueenGreenTea

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Who would like to run 10K or 60 minutes? 💗

Hi everybody! Are you a C25K graduate who is wondering what to do next? Did you know we have a regular rolling 10K/60-min training plan on the Bridge...

Hi everybody! Are you a C25K graduate who is wondering what to do next? Did you...

roseabi

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Wk 9 Run 1

For some reason I was a bit nervous embarking on the last leg.... I kept having to tell myself it’s only 2 minutes more than last week! Made me realise that so...

For some reason I was a bit nervous embarking on the last leg.... I kept having ...

Bluesky44

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Amazing - 1Km in 3 minutes

The GPS in my phone seems to have been playing up a bit this morning, recording a 3 minute zero seconds kilometre 🙄. My usual time varies between 7 and 10...

The GPS in my phone seems to have been playing up a bit this morning, recording ...

The_Fat_Controller

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Hello all New to the c25k

Hi all. I'm Steve, 31, over weight at 18 stone (all belly) and lazy! 😁 I do nothing but sit on the sofa in between work (where I'm sat down) and eat nothing...

Hi all. I'm Steve, 31, over weight at 18 stone (all belly) and lazy! 😁 I do not...

Steveeeee

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Mind the gap?

We all know we should never run on consecutive days. Makes perfect sense. And anyway my preference would be to run every other day. But because a week...

We all know we should never run on consecutive days. Makes perfect sense. And an...

Stephen_UK

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Just finished run 1 of week 2 - KNACKERED!

I know it’s only an extra 30 seconds but oh my god I could feel it! I managed to do every run but the last two I was very close to stopping. Did others find...

I know it’s only an extra 30 seconds but oh my god I could feel it! I managed to...

Mozzington

•5 years ago

11 Replies

WK5 R3.

So just completed the last run on wk5 and must say I feel 😁😁😁😁😁. I honestly didn't think that I'd be able to do the whole 20mins so I'd prepared myself to...

So just completed the last run on wk5 and must say I feel 😁😁😁😁😁. I honestly...

Hidden

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Parkrun -am I ready?

Hey all, Happy Monday! I’ve heard lots about how good Park runs are, we have one in Cheltenham, but I have so many questions (doubts). I’m at week 5 of C25k am...

Hey all, Happy Monday! I’ve heard lots about how good Park runs are, we have one...

Bluebird_25

•5 years ago

8 Replies

W7R3

Well really enjoyed my run this morning sets you up for the day . Can’t believe how far I’ve come . Well done everyone. Love reading all the messages gives you...

Well really enjoyed my run this morning sets you up for the day . Can’t believe ...

Cornwall1

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Hubby nailing it !!!

As I knew he would my OH is cruising this. He’s always been a cyclist and not a fan of running but he decided to give this a go. Much as I wouldn’t say he’s...

As I knew he would my OH is cruising this. He’s always been a cyclist and not a...

Tonkabella

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

W3R3

Stalled :(

Me and C25K, it’s been a revelation.

Do you have to run 3 times a week to feel the benefits?

Pain in top of foot any advice

Advice for running in the rain

Cant believe its week9 already

Back into running: Week 3 in the bag

Looking for recommendations for a decent breathable waterproof please!! (Pref without breaking the bank x)

Body feels a bit decrepit!

Profile pic !

First run of week 1 done!

How the smallest Snacks can undermine our RUN calories!

First 2 runs under my belt!

Help

W5R1 Completed🥳

Rainy day disappointing for me

Couldn’t run today!

Start of c25k

Hi!

Who would like to run 10K or 60 minutes? 💗

Wk 9 Run 1

Amazing - 1Km in 3 minutes

Hello all New to the c25k

Mind the gap?

Just finished run 1 of week 2 - KNACKERED!

WK5 R3.

Parkrun -am I ready?

W7R3

Hubby nailing it !!!

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