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If I go jogging...

If I go jogging with a partner who has the flu does that mean they have got the co-runner virus?

If I go jogging with a partner who has the flu does that mean they have got the ...

Perry-Formis

•4 years ago

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Brain tricks

Why is it as soon as I start a run my brain decides you need a wee! Even though I've been just before I left the house. 🤦‍♀️😂

Why is it as soon as I start a run my brain decides you need a wee! Even though ...

Wonda1

Graduate•4 years ago

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I've been beyond C25K but perhaps I need to redo?

Hello, Advice needed, please. I've been running for almost 2 years now and completed the C25K about a year ago. Since then, I have been running consistently...

Hello, Advice needed, please. I've been running for almost 2 years now and comp...

sofaspud

•4 years ago

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Week 4

Hello can someone help I’ve just done week 4 run 1 my pace said 8.25 is this good or am I going too slow

Hello can someone help I’ve just done week 4 run 1 my pace said 8.25 is this goo...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 5 🏃‍♂️ Intervals

MartinKH

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated! 5k+stepping stone?

so I have done it! graduated on Monday. Today did NHS Couch to 5k stepping stone podcast.. it was harder but the thing is, it didn´t tell me when it was half...

so I have done it! graduated on Monday. Today did NHS Couch to 5k stepping ston...

JazzySam

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week6 run 2 - scary 25 coming up!

That's me done the second run of week 6 and in some ways I feel like I've taken a backwards step after the exhilaration of the 20 minute run last week....

That's me done the second run of week 6 and in some ways I feel like I've taken ...

Fionamags

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R2

Still going mainly because my daughter is doing it with me. Without her I think I would have run to the local pub and stopped there for a couple of beers. Not...

Still going mainly because my daughter is doing it with me. Without her I think ...

NotForestGump

•4 years ago

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Lost my running mojo sob - any advice?

I had really struggled with all the 25 minute Week 7 runs, but managed to complete them, and then got to Week 8 where I had a fabulous run that completely...

I had really struggled with all the 25 minute Week 7 runs, but managed to comple...

Dibbling

Graduate•4 years ago

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How to speed up training

My fist run of week 4 today in preparation for 5K run in Birmingham. ( April 19th) Any comments on how to speed up the training please

My fist run of week 4 today in preparation for 5K run in Birmingham. ( April 19t...

Davidjon24

•4 years ago

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Ran for 30 minutes again!!! At last!! First time since last October!!!

That felt so good!!!!! Not very nippy but 30 minutes!!! I was supposed to be doing wk8r2 but just felt good and kept going. I’ve been doing loads of physio,...

That felt so good!!!!! Not very nippy but 30 minutes!!! I was supposed to be doi...

limberlou

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4

First run on week 4 ..hard but did it so chuffed

Hidden

•4 years ago

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:) Graduate... who knew!!! And some of my playlist just for lols

Super chuffed with myself for reaching the end of the C25k programme, with the help of the lovely Jo Whiley in my ear. My plan is to continue with 3 x per...

Super chuffed with myself for reaching the end of the C25k programme, with the h...

-slowjogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1, Run 3. I believe I can fly...

Firstly, my scheduled Tuesday run was a bust, I almost slipped back into my old negative self. Alarm sounded at 6, it was windy, rainy, and I still haven't...

Firstly, my scheduled Tuesday run was a bust, I almost slipped back into my old ...

Simon_RM

•4 years ago

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Running leggings?

Now I’m a runner (ha ha can’t believe I’m saying that), I’d like to get some running leggings. Up until now I’ve been wearing jogging bottoms and t-shirts...

Now I’m a runner (ha ha can’t believe I’m saying that), I’d like to get some run...

agirlinwinter

Graduate•4 years ago

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Getting Started

Hi there, I've been blasting fat all last year and lost 5 stones through healthy eating and CrossFit 3 times per week. I am halfway with another 5 stones to...

Hi there, I've been blasting fat all last year and lost 5 stones through healthy...

andrewscott7

•4 years ago

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OFF THE COUCH: Running is bad for your knees.

Oh yeah? Tell this lot! https://twitter.com/LondonMarathon/status/1237445617120468992

Oh yeah? Tell this lot! https://twitter.com/LondonMarathon/status/1237445617120...

John_W

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2 tough!

Not sure what happened today but that was tough, had a bad night last night but felt OK when I left, but it was a slog today. I kept going right to the end but...

Not sure what happened today but that was tough, had a bad night last night but ...

Phdgranny

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed, stopped, one year later charity run on March 28th

I completed CT5K over a year ago and then stopped running. Two weeks ago I decided to commit to a park run on March 28th and raising money for Parkinson’s. I...

I completed CT5K over a year ago and then stopped running. Two weeks ago I decid...

gsjltm

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week Five. Run Two

The Foo Fighters and Long Road to Ruin was the first track up on Week Five, Run Two. I was hoping the song wasn't an omen. It wasn't. The C25K plan is now...

The Foo Fighters and Long Road to Ruin was the first track up on Week Five, Run ...

LittleIreland

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 complete!!

I never thought I would be able to run for 8 mins never mind 28 🤣 I had a few weeks off due to a very busy work schedule and wasn’t sure if I would be able to...

I never thought I would be able to run for 8 mins never mind 28 🤣 I had a few w...

se92

•4 years ago

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Wk6 run3

When did I start to enjoy running?🏃‍♂️ cant believe I had the energy to push myself a little faster for the last 60secs! Amazing🙂 happy me! Bring on wk7! I...

When did I start to enjoy running?🏃‍♂️ cant believe I had the energy to push my...

Teener2

•4 years ago

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W7R2 Done

First 7 or so minutes felt tough this morning, definitely a mental thing, once I had ‘I don’t want to run this run again’ in my head, everything felt fine....

First 7 or so minutes felt tough this morning, definitely a mental thing, once I...

JonnyBeGood

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 HELP !!!!

I’m starting week 5 tonight and I’m really concerned about running for 20! Minutes !! From 8 to 20 seems like a massive leap ! Any advice or success stories...

I’m starting week 5 tonight and I’m really concerned about running for 20! Minut...

Raisintoast75

•4 years ago

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Physio

Finally getting to see a physiotherapist today after having to stop running at the half way point a few weeks back with a really painful leg. Fingers crossed I...

Finally getting to see a physiotherapist today after having to stop running at t...

NewMich2020

•4 years ago

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Distance run app

Good morning Could anyone recommend a good app to run alongside c25k that tells me how far ive travelled please Thank you in advance

Good morning Could anyone recommend a good app to run alongside c25k that tells...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W8R2 #2

A nice run this morning after some extra rest days. Chipping away at the town’s 10K course. Nearly 4k this morning. Next run an afternoon one for a change...

A nice run this morning after some extra rest days. Chipping away at the town’s ...

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

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Can anyone recommend a running watch ?

I often see people posting pictures of their route and time and speed and all sorts of information There seem to be soooo many different watches . I have an...

I often see people posting pictures of their route and time and speed and all s...

karen50plus

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

It has been a while since posting on here as life has a way of getting in the way. I just did my first run in week 5. Feel like it is taking ages to complete...

It has been a while since posting on here as life has a way of getting in the wa...

Hooper1980

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W1R2

I just want to say a huge thank you for the support on my first post! I actually think without it I may have decided that running wasn’t for me. But this...

I just want to say a huge thank you for the support on my first post! I actually...

Leanne-Amy

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

If I go jogging...

Brain tricks

I've been beyond C25K but perhaps I need to redo?

Week 4

Consolidation run 5 🏃‍♂️ Intervals

Graduated! 5k+stepping stone?

Week6 run 2 - scary 25 coming up!

W2R2

Lost my running mojo sob - any advice?

How to speed up training

Ran for 30 minutes again!!! At last!! First time since last October!!!

Week 4

:) Graduate... who knew!!! And some of my playlist just for lols

Week 1, Run 3. I believe I can fly...

Running leggings?

Getting Started

OFF THE COUCH: Running is bad for your knees.

W8R2 tough!

Completed, stopped, one year later charity run on March 28th

Week Five. Run Two

Week 8 run 1 complete!!

Wk6 run3

W7R2 Done

Week 5 HELP !!!!

Physio

Distance run app

W8R2 #2

Can anyone recommend a running watch ?

Week 5 Run 1

W1R2

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

If I go jogging...

Brain tricks

I've been beyond C25K but perhaps I need to redo?

Week 4

Consolidation run 5 🏃‍♂️ Intervals

Graduated! 5k+stepping stone?

Week6 run 2 - scary 25 coming up!

W2R2

Lost my running mojo *sob* - any advice?

How to speed up training

Ran for 30 minutes again!!! At last!! First time since last October!!!

Week 4

:) Graduate... who knew!!! And some of my playlist just for lols

Week 1, Run 3. I believe I can fly...

Running leggings?

Getting Started

OFF THE COUCH: Running is bad for your knees.

W8R2 tough!

Completed, stopped, one year later charity run on March 28th

Week Five. Run Two

Week 8 run 1 complete!!

Wk6 run3

W7R2 Done

Week 5 HELP !!!!

Physio

Distance run app

W8R2 #2

Can anyone recommend a running watch ?

Week 5 Run 1

W1R2

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Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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Lost my running mojo sob - any advice?