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Couch to 5K

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For IC read "illness" couch, darnit!

There I was, getting my interest back and working towards the mojo and I was attacked from within by suspected kidney stones. Goodness has that set me back?...

There I was, getting my interest back and working towards the mojo and I was att...

sheps

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25K Newbie - wish me luck

Hi Everyone I have just started the couch to 5k, I’m on my second run of week 1, run 1 was brilliant, but my legs feel like lead today! Wish me luck!

Hi Everyone I have just started the couch to 5k, I’m on my second run of week ...

Beerslurpa

Graduate•5 years ago

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Autumn is here it seems and still I run 🍂

Had this inkage done a year or so ago as a nod to difficult years. Feel I’ve grown into it even more since starting this amazing journey. Out this morning...

Had this inkage done a year or so ago as a nod to difficult years. Feel I’ve gro...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Life after C25K

Finished the app weekend and went out solo this morning with just music in my ears. But I miss the sound of the voice giving me encouragement and letting me...

Finished the app weekend and went out solo this morning with just music in my ea...

rickywilliams19

•5 years ago

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New to this

I am 64 and fairly active but want to progress to light running. Am I stupid to start now?

I am 64 and fairly active but want to progress to light running. Am I stupid to...

Nannybarbara

•5 years ago

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Any advice please

Hello, About 4 weeks ago I had almost completed C25K, was due to do the second run of week 9. Have recently been diagnosed with mild depression, and have lost...

Hello, About 4 weeks ago I had almost completed C25K, was due to do the second ...

Sputnik73

•5 years ago

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Walking home to happiness 👣

W6:1 ✅

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

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Some questions for experienced runners - not for the faint-hearted

I graduated some time ago and found it hard to keep motivation going. I've now recovered my mojo and am out running 3 times a week. My first query for the more...

I graduated some time ago and found it hard to keep motivation going. I've now r...

StatusBaby

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

This actually felt easy And I was scared of it The 3 minutes part seemed huge when I thought about it But it was fine Both times I can sense I’m getting...

This actually felt easy And I was scared of it The 3 minutes part seemed huge...

CastlingChris

•5 years ago

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Shoe advice anyone

I am run one, week four and have been reading a lot about getting the right shoes. I’ve had no real leg pain or injury since I started and using some Nike...

I am run one, week four and have been reading a lot about getting the right shoe...

Tayrm

•5 years ago

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C25K+ STAMINA podcast - Such fun!

So this is the last of the three C25K+ podcasts to try, and must say I really enjoyed it - though it felt pretty relaxed and not a test of stamina. Maybe...

So this is the last of the three C25K+ podcasts to try, and must say I really en...

iain-strachan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Hi Everyone! I have just discovered this part of the app and think this may be very useful. I just completed run 1 of week 3 this evening. I have done couch...

Hi Everyone! I have just discovered this part of the app and think this may be ...

Newzealand1

•5 years ago

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Looking for Advice- Beginner

Hi 🤚 im Emily, im 30 and i just started running!! I want to finally get fit 👊🏽 Using the couch to 5k app i did the first run tonight. And afterwards i...

Hi 🤚 im Emily, im 30 and i just started running!! I want to finally get fit 👊...

Runner01

•5 years ago

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Dangerous couches and villainous coffee tables

Be warned: getting up at speed from your couch is a dangerous activity. I’ve had four lovely consolidation runs since I graduated and I’m looking forward to my...

Be warned: getting up at speed from your couch is a dangerous activity. I’ve had...

Puppy-love

Graduate•5 years ago

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Late due to illness... But week 2 has begun!

Finally I'm back at it, monthly stuff was bad last week and I was knocked out of the running for a while (excuse the pun) but that was a good run over all!...

Finally I'm back at it, monthly stuff was bad last week and I was knocked out of...

Leolalot

•5 years ago

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Yes I've done it :)

After completing wk 9 run 2 and making the difficult decision to stop running due to shin splints in July for a month, I repeated a few sessions and have just...

After completing wk 9 run 2 and making the difficult decision to stop running du...

LauraJS

Graduate•5 years ago

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A new PB

I graduated C25k back in June and have since been working on increasing my time running and distance. I have the great south run in October and training is...

I graduated C25k back in June and have since been working on increasing my time ...

Alyss18

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

I did plan to do this run on Monday evening when I came home from work. Unfortunately I was late getting home due to an accident on the motorway. Plan B was to...

I did plan to do this run on Monday evening when I came home from work. Unfortun...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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From 8 minutes to 20? Seriously?

Hey all I have just completed c25k week 5 run 2 and I’m wondering how on Earth it goes from two 8 minute runs to a full 20 minute run? I’m feeling a bit...

Hey all I have just completed c25k week 5 run 2 and I’m wondering how on Earth ...

Joisrunning

•5 years ago

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How fast should I go?

I’m getting there, just completed week 5 (20 mins run). However, I’m not jogging very fast. I’ve just downloaded an app called Map my Run to give me an idea...

I’m getting there, just completed week 5 (20 mins run). However, I’m not joggin...

JJGLLH

•5 years ago

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Wk6R1 downgrade blues

Evening all. Late post due to usual mad hectic family life. So after the 20 minute slog that was the epic wk5r3 we went back to basics with week 6r1....

Evening all. Late post due to usual mad hectic family life. So after the 20 minu...

Waylander85

•5 years ago

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First week 9 run this evening! Eeek!!

Well who would have thought I’d get this far. Last week of the programme. Tbh id still prefer to sit on my backside than go out running but at least I am...

Well who would have thought I’d get this far. Last week of the programme. Tbh i...

Onewomanscrusade

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2

Just started week 2. Never knew 90 seconds was that long but I did it. Onwards and upwards.

Just started week 2. Never knew 90 seconds was that long but I did it. Onward...

August123

•5 years ago

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Advice please

Hi all, I’m right at the beginning and just at week one but just wanted to enquire about running in the mornings. So far I’ve done week one in the evenings and...

Hi all, I’m right at the beginning and just at week one but just wanted to enqui...

Fairy220480

Graduate•5 years ago

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Prevent shin splits

Although got shin pains at about week 4 of C25K I completed whole program last year. I was going to go for 10k but my my legs were so in pain that after gp...

Although got shin pains at about week 4 of C25K I completed whole program last y...

RunLikeGump

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

I did it! Still on hols and still running on water! 🌊 OMG I was so slow and I keep beating myself up about it but it is flipping hot and loads of steps and...

I did it! Still on hols and still running on water! 🌊 OMG I was so slow and I k...

Couchfunky

Graduate•5 years ago

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I never thought I could run!

When I started out on this journey I had never run and thought I was being a bit adventurous! Today week 9 run 3 and just completed 2.7 mile. I am pleased with...

When I started out on this journey I had never run and thought I was being a bit...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W6R3

Apparently I am now a runner!! 😀 4.7k including warm up and cool down walks. Kinda cheated on the last 5 minutes running down another street to avoid a hill....

Apparently I am now a runner!! 😀 4.7k including warm up and cool down walks. Ki...

Sonia52

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 finished

Phew, week 2 completed! Today was the hardest run so far, I'm better in the mornings... Mental note to self. Pleased to be heading into week 3 😌

Phew, week 2 completed! Today was the hardest run so far, I'm better in the mor...

Lazyrunner1008

•5 years ago

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Couch to 5k

I have just started couch to 5k and am on week 3. I am enjoying it tremendously! I want to run the park run soon. I am finding the couch to 5k app really good....

I have just started couch to 5k and am on week 3. I am enjoying it tremendously!...

Carolsos

•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2019

For IC read "illness" couch, darnit!

C25K Newbie - wish me luck

Autumn is here it seems and still I run 🍂

Life after C25K

New to this

Any advice please

Walking home to happiness 👣

Some questions for experienced runners - not for the faint-hearted

Week 3 run 1

Shoe advice anyone

C25K+ STAMINA podcast - Such fun!

Week 3 run 1

Looking for Advice- Beginner

Dangerous couches and villainous coffee tables

Late due to illness... But week 2 has begun!

Yes I've done it :)

A new PB

Week 6 Run 2

From 8 minutes to 20? Seriously?

How fast should I go?

Wk6R1 downgrade blues

First week 9 run this evening! Eeek!!

Week 2

Advice please

Prevent shin splits

Week 5 run 3

I never thought I could run!

W6R3

Week 2 finished

Couch to 5k

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