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Still got after 6 week break

Did the C25K end of 2019 and done about 4 park runs since. ( running all the way, not the fastest though around 35 mins). Then I’ve had a 6 week break for...

Did the C25K end of 2019 and done about 4 park runs since. ( running all the way...

New_runner19

•5 years ago

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Graduated last week

It took me 5 months . Feeling very underwhelmed. I expected elation. I have only done one run since....needing structure and motivation. Is there another...

It took me 5 months . Feeling very underwhelmed. I expected elation. I have only...

Fattycanrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R1#2

Running ironies. Being excited about running on rest days and clutching onto the quilt when it’s time to leave on running days. Constantly checking the...

Running ironies. Being excited about running on rest days and clutching onto th...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

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Back on it...help !

I completed couch to 5k last year and took part in park runs and a race4life, then I stopped, life got in the way and I became lazy. Well I've started again...

I completed couch to 5k last year and took part in park runs and a race4life, th...

Maisiemoo73

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R1- Third time lucky?

I’ve said it before and I’ll almost certainly say it again but THIS will maybe be the time I make it to the end. Maybe. So way back in March last year I’d...

I’ve said it before and I’ll almost certainly say it again but THIS will maybe b...

Preserved_Moose

•5 years ago

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Advice please! Anyone else in agony with knee/shin pain?

Hi all! I’ve only completed week one but have had to stop. I found on run two and three that my knees were suffering. Nearly a week on they are painful and I’m...

Hi all! I’ve only completed week one but have had to stop. I found on run two an...

regularmum

•5 years ago

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Returning after a 4 month “break”

Hey all! I previously got to W6R3 (didn’t complete it) and am now looking to start up again. I’ve since quit smoking (2 months and counting...) and am unsure...

Hey all! I previously got to W6R3 (didn’t complete it) and am now looking to sta...

Stormfront

•5 years ago

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Tight hips...ouch...but finished wk 1 😁

So, I've finished the first week. I have to say I am really enjoying it so far. The only slight downer is the achy hips. They felt so tight after my run this...

So, I've finished the first week. I have to say I am really enjoying it so far. ...

Brunsamarathon

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3r2

So after an extra rest day due to the weather I was out at 6am had a horrible run! I kept accidentally pausing the app my garmin wouldn't connect my music...

So after an extra rest day due to the weather I was out at 6am had a horrible ru...

Lynnie18

Graduate•5 years ago

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Withdrawal

Why does nobody warn you before you take up jogging about the withdrawal symptoms on recovery days. I want to run! 🏃🏽‍♀️

Why does nobody warn you before you take up jogging about the withdrawal symptom...

Bluecat9

•5 years ago

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Getting there!!!

That’s it, W4R2 done and dusted and I’m feeling kinda upbeat, the incline on my 1st 5min segment was better than Monday, still tough but I consciously slowed...

That’s it, W4R2 done and dusted and I’m feeling kinda upbeat, the incline on my ...

Hymertrails

Graduate•5 years ago

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So so sore after my W1R1

First run on Monday, second run due today after my rest day yesterday but had a second rest day ... shin splints, sore groin, could hardly walk and cramp in my...

First run on Monday, second run due today after my rest day yesterday but had a ...

Iseesaidjane

•5 years ago

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Calf muscle oscillation/vibration

Anyone has calf injuries due to this and how to fix it

Neverdone

•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

So far so good, really enjoying it at the moment, early days though lol!

JonnyBeGood

Graduate•5 years ago

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Let’s define “enjoyment”!

Just ending Wk2 and it’s going well...but gotta admit all of my enjoyment comes AFTER each run, not during! Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to sound negative...

Just ending Wk2 and it’s going well...but gotta admit all of my enjoyment comes ...

Incho

Graduate•5 years ago

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Best run of the new year

Went out tonight and had the wind behind me, furthest and fastest run of jan so far.

Went out tonight and had the wind behind me, furthest and fastest run of jan so ...

Etsy17

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R3

Managed to do it! Surprisingly it went well and much easier than R2. Not sure if I’ll have time to start W2 on Friday but will definitely get on with it...

Managed to do it! Surprisingly it went well and much easier than R2. Not sure if...

RubyFlame01

•5 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

I did it! I did it! I didn’t think I would be able to run for 3 minutes, but I did. Twice! My right knee is aching a bit, but I hope a rest day will sort...

I did it! I did it! I didn’t think I would be able to run for 3 minutes, but I d...

agirlinwinter

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R1 completed

W2R1 completed tonight. Had a few uni exams this week so fitting it in when I had to study was a killer (don't want to fail). Last exam of the semester today...

W2R1 completed tonight. Had a few uni exams this week so fitting it in when I ha...

Ch0911

Graduate•5 years ago

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Runspo

It’s my rest day. By the look of the clear sky it’s getting colder. Hoping I can leave my warm bed tomorrow. To feed my current running obsession, going to...

It’s my rest day. By the look of the clear sky it’s getting colder. Hoping I can...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W3R1 - I beg your pardon, Michael Johnson, run for how long..?

But what a great feeling when I'd finished. Who knew there really was a pseudo runner lurking inside. Roll on Friday - for all the usual reasons & my next...

But what a great feeling when I'd finished. Who knew there really was a pseudo r...

Red-on-the-move

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1 run 2

Completed run 2 W1 today and enjoyed it more than the 1st run it certainly felt a little easier next run planned for Friday .the conditions were really muddy...

Completed run 2 W1 today and enjoyed it more than the 1st run it certainly felt ...

Oakbankcottage

•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

I've known this one was coming and have put it off- it's been a couple of months now since I've run a bit longer without that little walk in the middle......

I've known this one was coming and have put it off- it's been a couple of months...

Parky88

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Educating Enid - Ironing in running gear

It does not count as a run day just because you're dressed in running gear to do the ironing. I know its raining but you have to actually go out and run! Enid...

It does not count as a run day just because you're dressed in running gear to do...

Nilsam

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

C25K+ speed follow on podcast - feedback?

Hi, have any of you been using this podcast as a follow-on from C25K? I just tried it this morning for the first time, first impressions quite good. I’d love...

Hi, have any of you been using this podcast as a follow-on from C25K? I just tri...

Jerichomile

Graduate•5 years ago

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Oh, gloom!

Tried week 3, run 1 today but could only do 2 minutes of the final run. Not sure why. Thought I'd have a 90 second walk then another 2 minute run but couldn't...

Tried week 3, run 1 today but could only do 2 minutes of the final run. Not sure...

Jansey

•5 years ago

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W3 R2

That was hard but didn't give up. I'm a day out now because of this awful weather. Woof didnt pull me as much was pleased with him 🐕, he is a great companion...

That was hard but didn't give up. I'm a day out now because of this awful weathe...

UBFittie

•5 years ago

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Brooks running shoes

I had never heard of Brooks before. The guy in Up and Running also recommended a half size bigger. They are so comfortable!

I had never heard of Brooks before. The guy in Up and Running also recommended a...

Woody_53

Graduate•5 years ago

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11th Consolidation run

Well run number 11 since graduation another 5k under the belt 🙂 and a total of 17.6 miles in January. have to say this weeks runs have felt hard and I can’t...

Well run number 11 since graduation another 5k under the belt 🙂 and a total of ...

Sham19

•5 years ago

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New here - keep on wombling

Hi all, just joined the forum after downloading the app and doing my first run on Monday afternoon (before the rain really kicked in). I've since already been...

Hi all, just joined the forum after downloading the app and doing my first run o...

MrWomble

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Still got after 6 week break

Graduated last week

W3R1#2

Back on it...help !

W1R1- Third time lucky?

Advice please! Anyone else in agony with knee/shin pain?

Returning after a 4 month “break”

Tight hips...ouch...but finished wk 1 😁

W3r2

Withdrawal

Getting there!!!

So so sore after my W1R1

Calf muscle oscillation/vibration

Week 1 Run 2

Let’s define “enjoyment”!

Best run of the new year

W1R3

Week 3 Run 1

W2R1 completed

Runspo

W3R1 - I beg your pardon, Michael Johnson, run for how long..?

W1 run 2

Week 6 run 3

Educating Enid - Ironing in running gear

C25K+ speed follow on podcast - feedback?

Oh, gloom!

W3 R2

Brooks running shoes

11th Consolidation run

New here - keep on wombling

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