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So not ran since November and got to wk7 run1 but due to shin splints and hip pain and not stretching properly before and after I stopped. Joined the gym for...

So not ran since November and got to wk7 run1 but due to shin splints and hip pa...

Isal19

•4 years ago

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Running on the hills in Week 3R1

I did it, yeahhh! But i’m definitely reversing the direction of my running circuit next time, the only uphill part appeared when it was time for the first 3...

I did it, yeahhh! But i’m definitely reversing the direction of my running circu...

Pepper55

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run

Just completed my first run, first run in 5 years , half way in just felt like crying. Just the relief of finally doing something about my shockingly unfit...

Just completed my first run, first run in 5 years , half way in just felt like c...

jumpingaround

•4 years ago

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About pace

As this forum was so awesomely helpful yesterday, I thought I'd ask some more. 😎 I'm on Week 1 and getting out of breath. I was advised to slow it down. One...

As this forum was so awesomely helpful yesterday, I thought I'd ask some more. �...

SofaJockey

•4 years ago

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Week 5, run 3.

A couple of our local running groups commenced the c to 5k programme in early January. I wasn't aware until week 3 when I joined them. Now in my mid 60's and...

A couple of our local running groups commenced the c to 5k programme in early Ja...

Tom-cat

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 done phew 😅

Well I drank the wine but was in bed quite early so didn’t feel too bad. Was determined to get out and do this run today. Was hard work and now I’m shattered,...

Well I drank the wine but was in bed quite early so didn’t feel too bad. Was det...

D48P

Graduate•4 years ago

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Farewell Wk7

Been a tough week at work and have gone very slow to get through the W7 runs but super proud of myself for persisting and not giving up when my legs felt like...

Been a tough week at work and have gone very slow to get through the W7 runs but...

Hannasasop

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 complete!

Wow! I’ve actually completed week one, today was run three and it didn’t feel too bad. I surprised myself!

Wow! I’ve actually completed week one, today was run three and it didn’t feel to...

Powerhoopfan

Graduate•4 years ago

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Volunteering at Parkrun

I decided to volunteer at Parkrun and signed up by emailing my local Parkrun yesterday. Better than staying in bed with my cold. I always enjoy it when I do...

I decided to volunteer at Parkrun and signed up by emailing my local Parkrun yes...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•4 years ago

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Upcoming w5r3? please read this...

I was SO nervous about this run, and I just wish that I had read/ heard what Laura said during “the” run. here’s a summary: 1)You have come this far. If you...

I was SO nervous about this run, and I just wish that I had read/ heard what Lau...

Phphan

•4 years ago

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Upcoming w5r3? Read this...

I was SO nervous about this run, and I just wish that I had read/ heard what Laura said during “the” run. here’s a summary: 1)You have come this far. If you...

I was SO nervous about this run, and I just wish that I had read/ heard what Lau...

Phphan

•4 years ago

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OMG...massive heebie jeebies for week 8 r 3

Yesterday I was all ready in my running stuff and ended up not going cos i faffed about and ran out of time. had to get changed and go out. Sooooo...today I...

Yesterday I was all ready in my running stuff and ended up not going cos i faffe...

parktrotter

Graduate•4 years ago

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Slow start to the weekend! 🐌

Well- disappointed with this morning's run (if you can call it that), I barely even got going and don't think I ran for more than 5 minutes at any time. Having...

Well- disappointed with this morning's run (if you can call it that), I barely e...

Parky88

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run2Wk5 tonight😯

So chuffed I got to the end of run2Wk5 the other night. First 5mins and last 5 mins were good but the middle 5 was HARD. Didnt take Sky this time as she...

So chuffed I got to the end of run2Wk5 the other night. First 5mins and last 5 ...

Bozsky

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week three done

Just finished week three after a two day break due to calve issue. I took your advice and feel better for it. On to week four!

Just finished week three after a two day break due to calve issue. I took your a...

Jonaswolfe1

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Day 1...

...tick! 😁 Didn't feel very motivated to go out on this damp dismal morning after Thursday's glorious start to the day but am so pleased I did 😊 Roll on...

...tick! 😁 Didn't feel very motivated to go out on this damp dismal morning aft...

Yoginut

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 completed

Completed W6R1 this morning. As others have said it throws you having walks between runs after doing the 20 minute run on W5R3. At the start of 8 minute run my...

Completed W6R1 this morning. As others have said it throws you having walks betw...

Whiskyrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1 - Steps it up!

After a 2 week lay-off from running with heavy cold and chest infection ('man-flu'!) I pondered whether I needed to go back to W3R3, or before that even, but...

After a 2 week lay-off from running with heavy cold and chest infection ('man-fl...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4

I’ve been really pleased with my progress . I have an ongoing hip issue which I’ve had since I injured myself running a half marathon 9 years ago. It has...

I’ve been really pleased with my progress . I have an ongoing hip issue which I’...

lizzie09

•4 years ago

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Gutted, and must be patient in future!

I was really hoping to do my 3rd Park Run today, I went for a run on Tuesday and about 2.3 miles in my calf gave way on me and I had to stop straight away...

I was really hoping to do my 3rd Park Run today, I went for a run on Tuesday and...

mickh007

•4 years ago

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I ditched Sarah Milligan last night...

Yep, I’ve been listening to W9d3 for about 8 consolidation runs now and decided last night just to run with Runkeeper audio time. Including the x2 5 mins walk,...

Yep, I’ve been listening to W9d3 for about 8 consolidation runs now and decided ...

Leosmit

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R1 Completed

Got ready for a longer run this morning thinking it was 8 minute stints and they were 3 lots of 5! Perhaps I should take more notice of what's coming up or...

Got ready for a longer run this morning thinking it was 8 minute stints and they...

Fitat501970

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R1

Got up at 6, got ready, felt a little nervous about a 3 minute run. But off I went, I found that half way through my first 3 mins I was smiling and that...

Got up at 6, got ready, felt a little nervous about a 3 minute run. But off I w...

Sazzles9

Graduate•4 years ago

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🍏For Ryndle

Ryndle

Annieapple

Administrator•4 years ago

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W2R3 done .... by the book this time!!!

Hi there. You may remember me from early December when I shared my experience of trying to fast track my C25k journey by doing week 1 on 3 consecutive days and...

Hi there. You may remember me from early December when I shared my experience of...

JoeyCoops

•4 years ago

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Week 4 repeated....winner

So after last weeks not so successful week 4, the hills around here getting the better of me, I repeated the week. 3 runs, 3 routes all with hills. Failed all...

So after last weeks not so successful week 4, the hills around here getting the ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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We're all different.

Early in my adult life, I spent 10 years working in retail. Mostly in a sports shop oddly enough. I think this is where I first found my loathing of the...

Early in my adult life, I spent 10 years working in retail. Mostly in a sports s...

RunningMigster

Graduate•4 years ago

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It’s mind over matter!

I did wk5 R2! I didn’t feel great going into the run but decided just to take it slow and steady and not think about the time. It worked! Completed the first 8...

I did wk5 R2! I didn’t feel great going into the run but decided just to take it...

NevereverrunB4

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 done! (but finding it hard!)

W4R3 completed today, but I've found all of these runs really hard work. The two 3 min runs have been fine but I've struggled with my knees with the 5 min...

W4R3 completed today, but I've found all of these runs really hard work. The two...

BlacksmithsGal

Graduate•4 years ago

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New to C25K

Well have to say, new to running altogether.( 63 years old ) I have just completed wk 2 r3 and can honestly say, I think it is getting slightly easier. I found...

Well have to say, new to running altogether.( 63 years old ) I have just complet...

Harrishawk

Graduate•4 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2020

Back to the start

Running on the hills in Week 3R1

First run

About pace

Week 5, run 3.

W6R2 done phew 😅

Farewell Wk7

Week 1 complete!

Volunteering at Parkrun

Upcoming w5r3? please read this...

Upcoming w5r3? Read this...

OMG...massive heebie jeebies for week 8 r 3

Slow start to the weekend! 🐌

Run2Wk5 tonight😯

Week three done

Week 5 Day 1...

Week 6 Run 1 completed

W4R1 - Steps it up!

Week 4

Gutted, and must be patient in future!

I ditched Sarah Milligan last night...

W5R1 Completed

W3R1

🍏For Ryndle

W2R3 done .... by the book this time!!!

Week 4 repeated....winner

We're all different.

It’s mind over matter!

Week 4 done! (but finding it hard!)

New to C25K

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