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Week 5 run 3

Week 5 run 3 didn’t plan a run today but was reading a few post yesterday and some this morning decided to go for a run all up for it until I thought or it’s...

Week 5 run 3 didn’t plan a run today but was reading a few post yesterday and s...

pete1212

Graduate•4 years ago

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Mental blocks, clock watching and 5k

I’ve done six park runs since I graduated at the start of December but have really struggled to hit 5k running alone. I’d find myself checking my watch...

I’ve done six park runs since I graduated at the start of December but have real...

Corarun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sore hips

I'm currently on w7r2 and since the end of w6 my hips have been sore the day of my run and the day after. After w7r1 i had sore hips and a sore shin, feel like...

I'm currently on w7r2 and since the end of w6 my hips have been sore the day of ...

Dubs8

•4 years ago

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Week 9 ...well hello

At last I have got to week 9. 🏃‍♀️ 3 more runs too go. It’s been a slog but a good one if that makes sense. If anyone needs encouragement, inspiration ,...

At last I have got to week 9. 🏃‍♀️ 3 more runs too go. It’s been a slog but a ...

rosemel64

•4 years ago

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'cheated' on the flat... W4r1today. Hilly run question :)

Im looking forward to my first run of W4 today. Although due to road closures I did a different route on W3r3 so felt a bit of a cheat as my usual jog (which...

Im looking forward to my first run of W4 today. Although due to road closures I...

-slowjogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R3

Got up at 5:30, it’s cold windy and very dark but I did it, i know I have made progress this week, I found that the third 60 seconds of run 2 was trying but...

Got up at 5:30, it’s cold windy and very dark but I did it, i know I have made p...

Sazzles9

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hoping my feet will let me do this

Hi Week one for me, run 3 tomorrow. I've suffered with plantar fasciitis in the past so have invested in some decent trainers, professionally fitted. I really...

Hi Week one for me, run 3 tomorrow. I've suffered with plantar fasciitis in the ...

pinkpigeon

•4 years ago

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W5R2

Wow I just cannot believe that slowly but surely these runs are coming along nicely. I now feel I’m quite serious about continuing and almost done with week...

Wow I just cannot believe that slowly but surely these runs are coming along nic...

zokki

Graduate•4 years ago

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Continuing motivation??

As a 51 year old none runner this is my second visit to C25K . I’m at w4 . My question is .... last time I finished the app and kept the running going for...

As a 51 year old none runner this is my second visit to C25K . I’m at w4 . My q...

HelenMargetts

•4 years ago

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Progressing slowly.

So today i decided it was time to step up and give week 4 a go. I've been running week 3 for a while now, its not getting any easier. I'd looked ahead and...

So today i decided it was time to step up and give week 4 a go. I've been runnin...

Yebam

Graduate•4 years ago

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How hard is starting week 3?

Just had a sneaky peek at week 3 and the 3 minute run sounds hard. I'm sure it's tried and tested any advice?

Just had a sneaky peek at week 3 and the 3 minute run sounds hard. I'm sure it's...

Songstrez

•4 years ago

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W3R1

Well I was worried, doubling my time running by 100% had me doubting my fitness, or lack of. First three minutes I was pushing my way through it, slowed the...

Well I was worried, doubling my time running by 100% had me doubting my fitness,...

T2runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 went out in intrepidation came back in Exhiliation

I set out in intrepidation as I have not run any distance since my university days you can tell how long ago that was as I got a grant to attend. At the end of...

I set out in intrepidation as I have not run any distance since my university da...

Roxy71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4

Just completed run 1 of week 4 ....I'm.not the best or fastest runner but I'm trying my best and I'm proud of my self especially after a 12 hour working shift...

Just completed run 1 of week 4 ....I'm.not the best or fastest runner but I'm tr...

Sammie1968

•4 years ago

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Always worth giving it a try!

Out in ski resort with nowhere to run except a rather old treadmill in the basement of the apartment block. Wondered whether in view of altitude and equipment...

Out in ski resort with nowhere to run except a rather old treadmill in the basem...

Jinnyjampot

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 run 1 done....

Unbelievably ran 5 minutes twice, even with a stitch. Actually can't believe the progress..!!

Unbelievably ran 5 minutes twice, even with a stitch. Actually can't believe th...

Cowps

•4 years ago

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Week 3 - R1 - am I not supposed to be going further than previous weeks?

Hi. Just completed run 1 of week 3. It was tough but not as bad as I thought it would be! Yay! But I didn't get any further than previous weeks before the...

Hi. Just completed run 1 of week 3. It was tough but not as bad as I thought it ...

Pinkshoes

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1 done - is it really me?

I have spent my entire life saying that I can't run or don't do running. Thanks to this amazing program I just ran for 16 minutes, with 2 X 5 minute runs....

I have spent my entire life saying that I can't run or don't do running. Thanks ...

Aximiser

Graduate•4 years ago

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Disappointing run

Not sure what went wrong tonight... struggled with this run for some reason....R6wk2.... had terrible stitch 3/4 of the way through... couldn't shake it... had...

Not sure what went wrong tonight... struggled with this run for some reason....R...

Smudgersmith66

Graduate•4 years ago

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NO, NO, NO,NO

After my utter jubilation of completing my W5r3 on Saturday I unfortunately hit the brick wall of W6R1 last night. I must say that it was the toughest run I’ve...

After my utter jubilation of completing my W5r3 on Saturday I unfortunately hit ...

Hymertrails

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 done! 👊

Feeling pumped 💪 W3R3 Done, took a risk and finished with a 5 minute run instead of 3 minutes, felt good so thought why not, so far the legs are feeling...

Feeling pumped 💪 W3R3 Done, took a risk and finished with a 5 minute run instea...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Getting back after a short illness

I have come down with a respiratory tract infection, it is now 8 days since my last run and I still have a horrible cough. Realistically I’m hoping to run...

I have come down with a respiratory tract infection, it is now 8 days since my l...

KirstyMV

•4 years ago

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W2R2

That wasn’t too bad! Cold day but lovely and dry! Managed okay and kept doing the breathing trick on the count of 4 :) I’m feeling good 😁🏃🏽‍♀️ Added- I’m...

That wasn’t too bad! Cold day but lovely and dry! Managed okay and kept doing th...

Daroo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

Wasn’t looking forward to week 2 but my first run this morning was ok it didn’t feel like I was running any longer than last week, very pleased with myself 😁

Wasn’t looking forward to week 2 but my first run this morning was ok it didn’t ...

Katvm

•4 years ago

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RUNNING LIKE A GIRL🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I'm not really a book reader but someone somewhere on this forum or b210k had said they had read it and recommended it. It is brilliant, Alexandra Heminsley...

I'm not really a book reader but someone somewhere on this forum or b210k had sa...

Buddy34

Graduate•4 years ago

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App issues

I did R2WK2 this morning the hard part is getting the shoes on and getting out to do it. My big frustration is the app crashing constantly dampening all my...

I did R2WK2 this morning the hard part is getting the shoes on and getting out t...

Iros24

•4 years ago

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Headphones....

For anybody that fancies trying some bone conductor headphones but doesn’t want the high price tag, I bought these just after Xmas at a sale price of £21....

For anybody that fancies trying some bone conductor headphones but doesn’t want ...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k

Finished week four , can't believe it and thank you for all your support🤩

Moosey60

•4 years ago

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W6R3 - 😟.............😁

I was thinking of every excuse under the sun today not to go out. Maybe I should leave and extra rest day after added exertion on Saturday, ooh it’s snowing,...

I was thinking of every excuse under the sun today not to go out. Maybe I shoul...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•4 years ago

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I've had to give up :(

Knees won't take it, even with more rest days. Cheesed off as was enjoying it, I can't do any prolonged impact on my knees. Thanks for all support, I'm going...

Knees won't take it, even with more rest days. Cheesed off as was enjoying it, I...

Circlethirty

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Week 5 run 3

Mental blocks, clock watching and 5k

Sore hips

Week 9 ...well hello

'cheated' on the flat... W4r1today. Hilly run question :)

W1R3

Hoping my feet will let me do this

W5R2

Continuing motivation??

Progressing slowly.

How hard is starting week 3?

W3R1

Week 4 run 1 went out in intrepidation came back in Exhiliation

Week 4

Always worth giving it a try!

Week 4 run 1 done....

Week 3 - R1 - am I not supposed to be going further than previous weeks?

W4R1 done - is it really me?

Disappointing run

NO, NO, NO,NO

Week 3 done! 👊

Getting back after a short illness

W2R2

Week 2 run 1

RUNNING LIKE A GIRL🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

App issues

Headphones....

5k

W6R3 - 😟.............😁

I've had to give up :(

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