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C25K Completed

I finished the 9Weeks program yesterday and was wondering what you guys do next? Is there an other app you are using to train for a 10K as good as this one?...

I finished the 9Weeks program yesterday and was wondering what you guys do next?...

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•4 years ago

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Post 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk10 d1)

Still feeling pretty good about finishing the program so set off this morning a little tired but I know I can do this. Ten minutes in I was trying to think of...

Still feeling pretty good about finishing the program so set off this morning a ...

Remikins

Graduate•4 years ago

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I'm no runner. Week 5 of couch to 5k was a struggle, now onto week 6.

First off, i wanted to thank you for all your posts, i've read loads of them and its given me the courage to start and continue to follow this Couch to 5K...

First off, i wanted to thank you for all your posts, i've read loads of them and...

ChrisK_UK

•4 years ago

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My calf feels like it gonna explode

Hi I'm on wk6 run 3 and about 13 mins in my calf gets so tight and feels like it going to explode. Should I run through it? I've had plantar fascitis last...

Hi I'm on wk6 run 3 and about 13 mins in my calf gets so tight and feels like it...

Foss487

•4 years ago

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The habit of running

When I started Couch 2 5K one of my aims was to try and make running a habit...it’s still early days but am getting there I think and have given quite a lot of...

When I started Couch 2 5K one of my aims was to try and make running a habit...i...

Corarun

Graduate•4 years ago

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First day

62 years old and just finished my first day of couch to 5k, knackered is an understatement, the couch is calling me back.

62 years old and just finished my first day of couch to 5k, knackered is an unde...

Titwit

•4 years ago

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Equipment dilemma

Hi just completed run 1 with very uncooperative dog. Note that difficult handling dog, phone and various stoppages for dastardly dobbles. I really need ear...

Hi just completed run 1 with very uncooperative dog. Note that difficult handlin...

BPNZ

•4 years ago

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Why did YOU start C25K?

This question gave me pause for thought... Why did I start C25K, rather than just run on my own without following a plan? Because the small fist pump moments...

This question gave me pause for thought... Why did I start C25K, rather than j...

Susojan

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wondering if you can do this?

I’m seeing so many posts from people just starting or considering starting. Can I do it? Sounds too ambitious. I’ll never manage. I’m too unfit. I’m too old....

I’m seeing so many posts from people just starting or considering starting. Can ...

Sybilw

Graduate•4 years ago

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Good morning!

My first visit back to the lake at Druridge Bay🙂 - it feels like such a long lay off. Anyway, one lap accomplished (1.5 miles) Happy...

My first visit back to the lake at Druridge Bay🙂 - it feels like such a long la...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hello all

I am 66 and have just completed week one, and it was not easy. I had vascular problems and, whilst not completely cured, things are much improved following...

I am 66 and have just completed week one, and it was not easy. I had vascular pr...

Woody_53

Graduate•4 years ago

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My Runiversary!

Posting on this forum as will hopefully inspire all of you that are early into the programme. One year ago today I embarked on the C25K programme and...

Posting on this forum as will hopefully inspire all of you that are early into t...

Chris141

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3 R3

Wow! Felt I could keep going today! Papillon17 thank you, the gentle jog which didn’t feel like a jog at all was amazing, concentrated on posture today and...

Wow! Felt I could keep going today! Papillon17 thank you, the gentle jog which d...

DaisyCL

•4 years ago

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Best time for running

I was wondering what part of the day does everybody run? I tend to run between 8:30-10:30am before I work an afternoon shift. I tried running after a morning...

I was wondering what part of the day does everybody run? I tend to run between ...

SamNotSammy

•4 years ago

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W1R3#2

Completed week 1. Second time around has some bonuses. I’m not hanging on to start each run at the Jo’s very last breath of “Go”and desperate to stop the...

Completed week 1. Second time around has some bonuses. I’m not hanging on to sta...

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

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Hi I’m new

Hi I’m Kate. I completed couch to 5k a good few years ago just after my first baby was born I would take her in the pram with me on my runs. I’m re-starting in...

Hi I’m Kate. I completed couch to 5k a good few years ago just after my first ba...

kdavies83

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated today :-) I find the running very hard yet strangely addictive!

Just wanted to share that I graduated this morning. Whilst I felt really pleased for doing it, I also feel slightly deflated that I didn't run 5K. I ran for...

Just wanted to share that I graduated this morning. Whilst I felt really please...

Celeriac

Graduate•4 years ago

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A failed run but a step in the right direction

Hi all, soooo...I was supposed to do 2x8mins today (wk5r2). That didn’t happen. I only completed 1x8min and 1x5min. My head got the best of me. I forgot to...

Hi all, soooo...I was supposed to do 2x8mins today (wk5r2). That didn’t happen. ...

Jenpoh

•4 years ago

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So... the fact is...

I can run for 30 mins.

Leosmit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pap17 another run a year and a day to when I started C25K

Got out tonight a year and a day to when I started C25K and look what I got tonight a good 10K actually achieved a PB, I did think there would be lots of PB’s...

Got out tonight a year and a day to when I started C25K and look what I got toni...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R3 - I did it!!

Yes!!! I have graduated! I am so happy I actually managed to stick to and complete the full plan and run for 30 mins (running 4K not 5 though!). Anyone who is...

Yes!!! I have graduated! I am so happy I actually managed to stick to and comple...

coconutsandrice

•4 years ago

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New year frustration

Following previous post, I had a short walk yesterday after work. Then today at work in a lot of pain so off to minor injury unit. It's official now I have 3...

Following previous post, I had a short walk yesterday after work. Then today at...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•4 years ago

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Lucky I went when I did, Wk 6: r1

So I'm on Tues, Thurs and Sat this week. Today I was glad to get back to having a break again. I needed it. 3 mins walking is such luxury. Weight wise it IS...

So I'm on Tues, Thurs and Sat this week. Today I was glad to get back to having ...

parktrotter

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1 r1 ....... again, one year on.

I started c25k exactly 1 year ago today with the goal of starting a weekly park run once I’d completed it, at 52 my goal is pretty much not fitness, more sort...

I started c25k exactly 1 year ago today with the goal of starting a weekly park ...

Jurgen77

Graduate•4 years ago

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NEW START 2 YEARS ON 🙄

Well restart. 1st one in the bag. App kept stopping. 🤔🤔

Katiepfowler

•4 years ago

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1st work day run and dark run.

I hope everyone has had a good day, and managed a good run if it’s run day. I Got out there, i’m repeating week 1 but managed the whole run again for only the...

I hope everyone has had a good day, and managed a good run if it’s run day. I G...

Bluecat9

•4 years ago

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Finally took the plunge

Completed my first week 1 run 1 tonight. Been thinking about it for days and finally plucked up the courage. Since November I’ve lost 16 pounds. I’m still...

Completed my first week 1 run 1 tonight. Been thinking about it for days and fi...

Anniejam

•4 years ago

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Week2Run2

Did this one by myself in the dark tonight-I’ve never ran in the dark before-it was refreshing and peaceful somehow. I didn’t struggle too much as I started...

Did this one by myself in the dark tonight-I’ve never ran in the dark before-it ...

Dj2277

•4 years ago

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Running is good for you😊😊

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10684726/taking-up-running-can-make-your-heart-four-years-younger/ My dad sent me this as he knows I run😊😊

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10684726/taking-up-running-can-make-your-heart-fou...

Buddy34

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 done

Still sore from the first run but got through it. This one was a bit easier than the first. Looking forward to run 3 now..!!

Still sore from the first run but got through it. This one was a bit easier than...

Cowps

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

C25K Completed

Post 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk10 d1)

I'm no runner. Week 5 of couch to 5k was a struggle, now onto week 6.

My calf feels like it gonna explode

The habit of running

First day

Equipment dilemma

Why did YOU start C25K?

Wondering if you can do this?

Good morning!

Hello all

My Runiversary!

W3 R3

Best time for running

W1R3#2

Hi I’m new

Graduated today :-) I find the running very hard yet strangely addictive!

A failed run but a step in the right direction

So... the fact is...

Pap17 another run a year and a day to when I started C25K

W9 R3 - I did it!!

New year frustration

Lucky I went when I did, Wk 6: r1

W1 r1 ....... again, one year on.

NEW START 2 YEARS ON 🙄

1st work day run and dark run.

Finally took the plunge

Week2Run2

Running is good for you😊😊

Week 1 run 2 done

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