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A little introduction...

Hi all! My name is Zel. I started the Couch to 5K programme today and thought it would be a good idea to get involved in a forum for tips and support -...

Hi all! My name is Zel. I started the Couch to 5K programme today and thought it...

zellybelly

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Hey everybody .....

I’m only a bloody graduate!!!! Wow!!

Spike75

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running in the evening

I've recently finished C25K which I really enjoyed and I'm very keen to continue running however I'm finding myself with little motivation to do so now the...

I've recently finished C25K which I really enjoyed and I'm very keen to continue...

Slothrunner

•5 years ago

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NOT w9r2 😆

Sorry, this is slightly off topic, but instead of doing my w9r2 this evening, I did my 30 minutes on a bicycle using the husbands turbo trainer. I have to...

Sorry, this is slightly off topic, but instead of doing my w9r2 this evening, I ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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C25k+ speed

Well, it went so quickly, I thought I’d missed something. Ended up 10 mins away from home when I should have been much closer. 😂😂😂😂 I walk at 155 steps per...

Well, it went so quickly, I thought I’d missed something. Ended up 10 mins away ...

runningyogini

Graduate•5 years ago

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Yippee, finally feel better.

Yay. Finally my back is not hurting when I move. So I think I will restart at week three run one. I hated not being about to run. My boss asked me not...

Yay. Finally my back is not hurting when I move. So I think I will restart at...

peskymousie1

•5 years ago

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2nd run c25k

2nd run completed not as bad as I thought either OOmi

OOmi

•5 years ago

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W7R1 ✅

Another 25 minutes in the bag my legs certainly knew it as they were stiff to start. My head however definitely felt like a runner.

Another 25 minutes in the bag my legs certainly knew it as they were stiff to st...

DottyF

Graduate•5 years ago

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Okay folks... time to follow the Snail.... ( I'm in blue)...

Here I am again, and this time, I want you to follow me ! Please! Some of you great folk have already headed out and are working really well ! But I need some...

Here I am again, and this time, I want you to follow me ! Please! Some of you g...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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Weekly Progress

So decided to give the running a week off so I could hopefully sort me sore hip out. Went out on bike ride with no effects of soreness. So good news, sounds s...

So decided to give the running a week off so I could hopefully sort me sore hip ...

persiangulf

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W4, R1: I seem to like running when it's cold ...

Wow, that was an awful lot of gremlins having a fight in my head this morning! (And, I must admit it, some quite prudent voices as well). "Go out and jog at 0...

Wow, that was an awful lot of gremlins having a fight in my head this morning! (...

RunawayBetty

Graduate•5 years ago

19 Replies

Flu

I’ve had flu (diagnosed by Dr) for a week so haven’t run fir 2 weeks . My last run was week 6 run 2 how far back do I need to go when I restart? Hopefully...

I’ve had flu (diagnosed by Dr) for a week so haven’t run fir 2 weeks . My last ...

Makemyboisproud

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

R4.1 complete!

Yay! Easier than i thought but still a step up. 2.95km/32.51s/11.07min/km

Enxo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

Week 2 run 2 completed with the group. Asthma was playing up but took my inhaler and slowed right down. Have been watching videos on posture and breathing so...

Week 2 run 2 completed with the group. Asthma was playing up but took my inhaler...

Sham19

•5 years ago

5 Replies

SO WAS IT THE CEILIDH DANCING, THE HIGH HEELS OR .......

Just the way I was sitting? I had to retire to the I.C on Sunday. I was out at a party on Saturday night and woke up with a bad back on the Sunday 😖 Managed...

Just the way I was sitting? I had to retire to the I.C on Sunday. I was out at a...

59er

Graduate•5 years ago

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Goodbye October! How was your Quest this month? 😍

Hi everybody! Well done to everyone who took part in the Hello October Quest with me. I hope you all enjoyed working on your targets - tell us all about it in...

Hi everybody! Well done to everyone who took part in the Hello October Quest wit...

roseabi

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Week 2 d3

Well week 2 d3 done that Come and went quick first run on a canal and in the rain new headphones 🎧 worked a treat 😅😅😅hope week 3 comes and goes as quick 🤔

Well week 2 d3 done that Come and went quick first run on a canal and in the rai...

pete1212

Graduate•5 years ago

18 Replies

W2 R1 reflection and confession

I’m just in after completing W2 R1 and admit it wasn’t my best go. I struggled to find rhythm in a pace, be it the brisk walk or the running bits. I was...

I’m just in after completing W2 R1 and admit it wasn’t my best go. I struggled t...

Snowgdss

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Week 9 run 3 Graduated!!!

What a lovely morning to complete the couch to 5k programme. What a fantastic journey it’s been these past 9 weeks building up my strength and fitness I have...

What a lovely morning to complete the couch to 5k programme. What a fantastic jo...

Over62

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Treadmill advice...

I have only done my runs outside in the local park, however it’s getting pretty cold, and I’ve been going to the gym and doing 40 min interval walk/runs on the...

I have only done my runs outside in the local park, however it’s getting pretty ...

Jane46a

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Week 9 Run 1 ✅

My first 30 min run done. Speechless! 🎉🏃🏻‍♀️🙌🏻👍🏻😃

mrsfaize

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Newbie

Hi is anyone on week 1 I can follow?

Macahoohac

•5 years ago

2 Replies

WK3 R1 - Got my playlist

Got my running shoes on, got my playlist, got my sunrise (at the end of the run anyway). I also got too excited, when I was plotting a new course, about how...

Got my running shoes on, got my playlist, got my sunrise (at the end of the run ...

RunningMigster

Graduate•5 years ago

21 Replies

Surprised myself

I ran for 20 minutes last Friday (week 5 run 3). Wow! I have never (in 58 years) run for as long or as far. This program is marvellous. Legs do feel tired all...

I ran for 20 minutes last Friday (week 5 run 3). Wow! I have never (in 58 years)...

Fatboy1961

•5 years ago

9 Replies

W2D1

Felt great after W1 and one rest day so jumped into W2 before 2 days of rest. I had the extra reason of getting into sync with a non-work day to start the new...

Felt great after W1 and one rest day so jumped into W2 before 2 days of rest. I ...

NorwegianWood

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Reflections on C25K (second time around) 1. Ditch the fear

Having taken over 4 months off my running due to a stress fracture in my foot, I finally got the all clear to run again this month. Back to square one. C25K W1...

Having taken over 4 months off my running due to a stress fracture in my foot, I...

linda9389

Graduate•5 years ago

31 Replies

Help Please - What's This Injury?

Hi there. A few weeks back I seemed to have injured my left calf muscle. I can only describe it as a heavy sort of tight feeling in the muscle, that causes...

Hi there. A few weeks back I seemed to have injured my left calf muscle. I can o...

Manco

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Week 1 run 2 done

Glad I got out there for run 2 today, was a bit worried a one day rest day wasn’t long enough to fix my aching legs but they held up!

Glad I got out there for run 2 today, was a bit worried a one day rest day wasn’...

ChrisKlaass

Graduate•5 years ago

20 Replies

A sleepy W5D2

I didn't sleep well last night. I haven't drunk coffee in months but was sorely tempted to lie in bed and start my day with a strong cup of coffee and run...

I didn't sleep well last night. I haven't drunk coffee in months but was sorely ...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•5 years ago

24 Replies

Monday evening

Beginners running club

Pinkpig20

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

A little introduction...

Hey everybody .....

Running in the evening

NOT w9r2 😆

C25k+ speed

Yippee, finally feel better.

2nd run c25k

W7R1 ✅

Okay folks... time to follow the Snail.... ( I'm in blue)...

Weekly Progress

W4, R1: I seem to like running when it's cold ...

Flu

R4.1 complete!

Week 2 run 2

SO WAS IT THE CEILIDH DANCING, THE HIGH HEELS OR .......

Goodbye October! How was your Quest this month? 😍

Week 2 d3

W2 R1 reflection and confession

Week 9 run 3 Graduated!!!

Treadmill advice...

Week 9 Run 1 ✅

Newbie

WK3 R1 - Got my playlist

Surprised myself

W2D1

Reflections on C25K (second time around) 1. Ditch the fear

Help Please - What's This Injury?

Week 1 run 2 done

A sleepy W5D2

Monday evening

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