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Pulled a muscle in my calf

I completed couch to 5k a couple of months ago,took a holiday after coming back to running I took it slow for the first week,after a couple of weeks iv pulled...

I completed couch to 5k a couple of months ago,took a holiday after coming back ...

Haircultureend

•5 years ago

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Do you have to have rest days ?

The app says have a rest day between each run (week 1).Did one yesterday and I'm due for my next run tomorrow but too busy, can i do it today or would i best...

The app says have a rest day between each run (week 1).Did one yesterday and I'...

Sallieg66

•5 years ago

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W5R3 repeat

Last Sunday I jogged/fast walked the 20 minute run part...yesterday I jogged it 🥳🏃🏽‍♀️ You wanna know how?! I slowed right down!!! Folks, it’s true!...

Last Sunday I jogged/fast walked the 20 minute run part...yesterday I jogged it ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Monday's run

I decided on a speed interval run this morning, best of both world really, I selected W5R2 podcast so I could have the structure and the time keeping plus I...

I decided on a speed interval run this morning, best of both world really, I sel...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bedford 5k

I just wanted to post in the hope that this encourages anyone else who might be struggling for one reason or another. I was on week 7 of c25k and really...

I just wanted to post in the hope that this encourages anyone else who might be ...

HelenLo

•5 years ago

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I did it... My first 25 mins of running!

So yesterday I managed to run for 25 minutes for the first time. I can't believe I've gotten to this point. Struggling running for 60 seconds at a time seems...

So yesterday I managed to run for 25 minutes for the first time. I can't believe...

rlcreatif

•5 years ago

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W7 R1

Morning run Wk7 R1. Thought i could not do it but managed to push thru and done my 25mins. Such joy. Need to keep a clear mind and try to finish this Couch to...

Morning run Wk7 R1. Thought i could not do it but managed to push thru and done...

Kitchenwonder

•5 years ago

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W5R3!

Having been nervous about running for 20 minutes I needn’t have been! Paced myself for a lovely early morning run by the river and even managed to speed up for...

Having been nervous about running for 20 minutes I needn’t have been! Paced myse...

JCarter60

•5 years ago

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After the Lord Mayor’s Show

After doing my very first Parkrun on Saturday I should have realised my run this morning would be an anti-climax ... and it was ! The first 10 minutes which...

After doing my very first Parkrun on Saturday I should have realised my run this...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk9 r2. Gremlins in my sock

Well that was fun! Started my warm up walk fine, started to jogging and felt something in my sock rubbing my big toe! Do I stop and have a look and have to...

Well that was fun! Started my warm up walk fine, started to jogging and felt so...

Twinkle9

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

Well I decided that I would go back to running before work again. So I got up at 5:30 and went out. I did my first 30 minute run, 3.42 miles and my pace was...

Well I decided that I would go back to running before work again. So I got up a...

calcon

Graduate•5 years ago

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First post

Tomorrow I start my quest to get fit and lose weight I don’t believe l will ever be able to run 5k but if I can even walk it I will be so happy I need to lose...

Tomorrow I start my quest to get fit and lose weight I don’t believe l will ever...

JammieK

•5 years ago

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Kudos to my son

Today I challenged my 15 year old to run 5K with me. He was reluctant to say the least. So off we went, and within seconds he was yards in front of me. I...

Today I challenged my 15 year old to run 5K with me. He was reluctant to say th...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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How to download podcasts without iTunes or google play.

I do not have google play and my MP3 player does not sync with iTunes. How do I download these podcasts to my little device? Thank you.

I do not have google play and my MP3 player does not sync with iTunes. How do I...

katoskie

•5 years ago

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Hungry Bum Syndrome

So I'm back pounding the streets🎉 After 5 months without a run I've restarted the plan on Week 5:1 tonight. It felt good to be running again, especially as it...

So I'm back pounding the streets🎉 After 5 months without a run I've restarted t...

Bike_and_Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

Just completed week 1 run2. I hope I can keep this up.

Zoo500

•5 years ago

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Enjoying week 7

Still enjoying the running. 25 minutes without stopping is challenging, but I always feel so good when I've done it. I enjoy the fact that once you've done one...

Still enjoying the running. 25 minutes without stopping is challenging, but I al...

frenchie9146

•5 years ago

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To those starting out!

October last year I started this program c25k. But after just a week I got shin splints and had to stop! I was six stone overweight and my body couldn't even...

October last year I started this program c25k. But after just a week I got shin ...

CrimsonMama

•5 years ago

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Techno man fails on C25k on W1 R1

ct5k week 1 run 1 technology got the better of me again . set app running on phone , closed screen and put in pocket . as I walked to top of hill I thought...

ct5k week 1 run 1 technology got the better of me again . set app running on pho...

Somersetsmithy

•5 years ago

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Wk5 Run1

Completed this run this evening and it has left me feeling really energised. Rest tomorrow before running again on Tuesday evening. Yesterday I spent some time...

Completed this run this evening and it has left me feeling really energised. Res...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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2 Weeks still no running.

Hurt my ankle a couple weeks and still not been able to get back out running. Although I’d only done the first week, It’s frustrating that I haven’t been able...

Hurt my ankle a couple weeks and still not been able to get back out running. Al...

-Steve-

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 done :)

That's all 3 runs done, now on to week 5. Today's was a little slower but I had a little bit left in the tank as opposed to struggling through it, so guess...

That's all 3 runs done, now on to week 5. Today's was a little slower but I had ...

Parky88

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bring in week 4!

Week 3 run 3...DONE! DEEEEELIGHTED! I drank more water today,so legs not as heavy...needed to after bday celebrations last night,lol! Happy days.

Week 3 run 3...DONE! DEEEEELIGHTED! I drank more water today,so legs not as heav...

Mojo1982

Graduate•5 years ago

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Virtual Running?

Recently come across Virtual Running (ie races you do with others but on your own for those not aware) and wondered if anybody’s done any and what their...

Recently come across Virtual Running (ie races you do with others but on your ow...

Dalmorangie

Graduate•5 years ago

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How do I get graduate

I have graduated but do not seem to be able to find out how to get graduate next to my name

I have graduated but do not seem to be able to find out how to get graduate next...

BrynNessa

Graduate•5 years ago

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Benefits of running

I started Couch to 5k in May 19 as a complete non runner, hated it at school and was worried how a slightly overweight forty something woman would look! My...

I started Couch to 5k in May 19 as a complete non runner, hated it at school and...

Lynsh

Graduate•5 years ago

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How do you listen to music while using the Podcast?

Hi there, I asked this question last week and got some good answers - unfortunately they were all about how to listen to music while using the app. As I don't...

Hi there, I asked this question last week and got some good answers - unfortunat...

Kmcc1970

•5 years ago

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The potatoe done her first 8 minutes

Hi everyone so I’m embarking this new journey of couch to 5k, I only started today so I take it I continue this until it ends then do I just start again if I...

Hi everyone so I’m embarking this new journey of couch to 5k, I only started tod...

1tnz01

•5 years ago

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W8R3

Back from today's run, decided to push it today and went for the 5k. I'm slow as anything but if I can do it, anyone can!! Next week I'm sticking to the three...

Back from today's run, decided to push it today and went for the 5k. I'm slow as...

Barrelsofleaves

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running around Carbis Bay

I’m about to spend 5 days in Carbis Bay in Cornwall, and ideally would like to run whilst I’m there. However it’s quite (very!) hilly. Does anyone know...

I’m about to spend 5 days in Carbis Bay in Cornwall, and ideally would like to r...

AdverseTangent

•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2019

Pulled a muscle in my calf

Do you have to have rest days ?

W5R3 repeat

Monday's run

Bedford 5k

I did it... My first 25 mins of running!

W7 R1

W5R3!

After the Lord Mayor’s Show

Wk9 r2. Gremlins in my sock

Week 9 Run 1

First post

Kudos to my son

How to download podcasts without iTunes or google play.

Hungry Bum Syndrome

Week 1 Run 2

Enjoying week 7

To those starting out!

Techno man fails on C25k on W1 R1

Wk5 Run1

2 Weeks still no running.

Week 4 done :)

Bring in week 4!

Virtual Running?

How do I get graduate

Benefits of running

How do you listen to music while using the Podcast?

The potatoe done her first 8 minutes

W8R3

Running around Carbis Bay

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