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(Running)Toe in the water

After over 2 months since my last run I am so pleased today I finally managed to get out there again. My sole aim was for 30 mins and no checking pace etc. I...

After over 2 months since my last run I am so pleased today I finally managed to...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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Into the mysteries of Week 8...

So pleased to be here at last having had a small hiccup with new headphones. Arent headphones badly designed for runners. Cmon guys we cant all afford the £90...

So pleased to be here at last having had a small hiccup with new headphones. Are...

parktrotter

Graduate•4 years ago

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7km today

Wow guys I have so much to be thankful for couch to 5k today. I ran for an hour. Not fast by any means. But I ran for the hour without even thinking that an...

Wow guys I have so much to be thankful for couch to 5k today. I ran for an hour....

Raggnerdrac

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it!

After a week off with a heavy cold completed R1 of Week 3 today 1st and last runs were up hill and puffed a bit but kept going, really pleased!!

After a week off with a heavy cold completed R1 of Week 3 today 1st and last run...

Phdgranny

Graduate•4 years ago

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Runners Knee?

Having just finished WK4R3 I found my knee was in agony, and has been ever since (4 days). I’ve not been able to complete WK5R1 yet, but really want to get out...

Having just finished WK4R3 I found my knee was in agony, and has been ever since...

Philly1971

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Well glad that run have gone (this run I got a injury on )the same old shit toxic ten but stuck at got there in the end happy running everyone...

Well glad that run have gone (this run I got a injury on )the same old shit toxi...

pete1212

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 - Mental games

So, I didn't run in my normal window (6am) and went out at 8pm instead. I had a tiny corner of my mind (which is aware that from now on, there are no more...

So, I didn't run in my normal window (6am) and went out at 8pm instead. I had a...

layzellm

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pimlico / Westminster beginners running group?

Hi there all. I am in London Monday to Friday for 2 years (just over a year to go.) I started off trying to run at lunchtime in St James's Park (near work)...

Hi there all. I am in London Monday to Friday for 2 years (just over a year to ...

Languid_Lil

Graduate•4 years ago

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What should I do? Wk6 R1 or go back to Wk5 R1

Hi everyone, I was ill (cold and cough) last week so only managed Wk5 R1. So you thinK I should go back and redo that or start wk6? They are the same...

Hi everyone, I was ill (cold and cough) last week so only managed Wk5 R1. So yo...

R18onn13

•4 years ago

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Shin splints week 2?

Hey everyone! I tried completing the programme last year, got to about week 5, and then was taken out with the most savage shin splints (it even hurt to stand...

Hey everyone! I tried completing the programme last year, got to about week 5, ...

Ufocutie

•4 years ago

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Week 3

First run of week 3 done. Really surprised by my increased stamina. Calf muscle started to twinge at the end but soldiered through.

First run of week 3 done. Really surprised by my increased stamina. Calf muscle ...

Jonaswolfe1

•4 years ago

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W4R3#2

Done. After quite a few rest days I was back out with my running companion. Managed it ok. Took it very steady. I like W4. I’m quite happy with the runs and...

Done. After quite a few rest days I was back out with my running companion. Man...

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

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W1R1 Much less scary than it was.

W1R1 Completed at last! No more excuses, I'm on the journey now. Feeling a lot happier after than I was before the run. I followed the same route that I use...

W1R1 Completed at last! No more excuses, I'm on the journey now. Feeling a lot h...

Kraggy

•4 years ago

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New start

Hi i had cranial decompression, stroke, im looking to lose weight, feel good, get out the house more , i live in walsall uk, spend too much time indoors alone...

Hi i had cranial decompression, stroke, im looking to lose weight, feel good, ge...

Rudyroman

•4 years ago

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Wk4R1

Well i'm on my 2nd run through of C25K.. weeks 1-3 have been a breeze. Today wasn't.. and i realised how unfit i'd become. Pleased to say i finished it ok. It...

Well i'm on my 2nd run through of C25K.. weeks 1-3 have been a breeze. Today was...

AndyB111s

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run like duck book

Had been looking for a running book, not too technical or serious and came across Run like duck by Mark Atkinson. I'm about a quarter of the way through but...

Had been looking for a running book, not too technical or serious and came acros...

Ch0911

Graduate•4 years ago

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Now I understand !

Just finished Susan Cain’s book “Quiet”. She reckons that extroverts are much better at keeping fit. As a thorough going introvert, I completely get this. If...

Just finished Susan Cain’s book “Quiet”. She reckons that extroverts are much be...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•4 years ago

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Upcoming week 5

It's really scary to think that a month ago I could barely run for 60 seconds. Yet W5R3 is a 20 minute run 😬 Since week 4 was 5 minutes, this seems a huge...

It's really scary to think that a month ago I could barely run for 60 seconds. Y...

Ch0911

Graduate•4 years ago

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Amazed I'm still going😁😁

Did run 2 of week 4 on Friday night. Felt really good. The dog isnt enjoying it much (she hates traffic) and actually lunged at a car on Friday (she's a...

Did run 2 of week 4 on Friday night. Felt really good. The dog isnt enjoying i...

Bozsky

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5

Just completed run 1 week 5. Wow it felt amazing! This plan really does work!

Shamar

•4 years ago

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W4R3 completed

W4R3 completed tonight after an busy weekend. Went well. I do feel as though my first jog of each session I tend to always go faster than I want, burn out a...

W4R3 completed tonight after an busy weekend. Went well. I do feel as though my...

Ch0911

Graduate•4 years ago

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Oh the fun 😕

Sadly this has been my day again. The fibro is absolutely loving interfering again. Hopefully back at it in a few days. Hope you’re all enjoying your running...

Sadly this has been my day again. The fibro is absolutely loving interfering aga...

Bluecat9

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Introduction & help!!

Hi everyone! Ive joined c25k because im sick and tired of being so big! My problem is that im currently recovering from leg surgery on my tibia and have not...

Hi everyone! Ive joined c25k because im sick and tired of being so big! My probl...

ambxo

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Routine with ct5k

Monday Wednesday Friday Ideal then weekend off. But every other day ideal too. Depends on lifestyle. But minimum of 3 times in 7 days recommend.

Monday Wednesday Friday Ideal then weekend off. But every other day ideal too. D...

MIDDA0806

•4 years ago

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Week 3 completed

still keeping the slow pace and feeling good! have ran every other day so far on the plan but will stick to 3 runs a week from now on ( extra recovery time for...

still keeping the slow pace and feeling good! have ran every other day so far on...

TortoiseTrail

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 V2 Rerun

After having to stop, with just 30 seconds left to go, the last time I attempted this run I decided to rerun it this evening. I had also decided to slow down...

After having to stop, with just 30 seconds left to go, the last time I attempted...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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The battle with your mind to get up and do the run is the Hardest part!

And the amazing feeling afterwards! Feel so powerful!

Surrendered

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Random question of the day ...

Following the programme it recommends a rest day between runs. Does the next weeks runs literally fall after the rest day of the third run or do you start on...

Following the programme it recommends a rest day between runs. Does the next wee...

Iseesaidjane

•4 years ago

23 Replies

First Park Run .... and outside for first time

Graduated in Dec 19, been consolidating and has been hard going. But first Park Run yesterday, 5k in just under 40 mins .... did not manage to run all and...

Graduated in Dec 19, been consolidating and has been hard going. But first Park ...

jsh2803

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5

Wk 5 run 2 .. went a little wrong when second run was up a step hill .. so got back on flat and started app again so did 3 8 mins run in end .. happy 😃 Not...

Wk 5 run 2 .. went a little wrong when second run was up a step hill .. so got b...

Joo1

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2020

(Running)Toe in the water

Into the mysteries of Week 8...

7km today

I did it!

Runners Knee?

Week 6 Run 2

W6R2 - Mental games

Pimlico / Westminster beginners running group?

What should I do? Wk6 R1 or go back to Wk5 R1

Shin splints week 2?

Week 3

W4R3#2

W1R1 Much less scary than it was.

New start

Wk4R1

Run like duck book

Now I understand !

Upcoming week 5

Amazed I'm still going😁😁

Week 5

W4R3 completed

Oh the fun 😕

Introduction & help!!

Routine with ct5k

Week 3 completed

Week 7 Run 3 V2 Rerun

The battle with your mind to get up and do the run is the Hardest part!

Random question of the day ...

First Park Run .... and outside for first time

Wk5

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