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W3R1

First run done, can't believe how much I built this one up in my head after a bad run end of wk 2. It was actually ok! Wouldn't say I enjoyed it but I did feel...

First run done, can't believe how much I built this one up in my head after a ba...

Sarah2706

Graduate•4 years ago

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Proud

Week 4 run 2 done this morning. I normally run on the treadmill at the gym but this morning I ran outside and loved it 😁

Week 4 run 2 done this morning. I normally run on the treadmill at the gym but t...

amanda2000

•4 years ago

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No trainer's voice in the app?

Just done week 3 run 2 and my first outdoors rather than treadmill session. I had no sound from the C5K app, although the sound level of my music was reduced...

Just done week 3 run 2 and my first outdoors rather than treadmill session. I ha...

The_Uitlander

•4 years ago

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Wk6 run2

Enjoyed my run in the sun today! 🌞 Happy running everyone! 😍

Teener2

•4 years ago

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Graduation

Completed W9R3 the way it started with heavy rain and strong winds, but feeling great that I finished, as wasn’t confident at the start of W1. The program...

Completed W9R3 the way it started with heavy rain and strong winds, but feeling ...

Aubry

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

It's done!? What next?

So, did my last W9 run yesterday afternoon. Not my best as it had been a tough long week and I was very tired. But I didn't stop, ran in a lovely park away...

So, did my last W9 run yesterday afternoon. Not my best as it had been a tough ...

RB-I

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 done!!

25 minutes without stopping!! I honestly cannot believe it😯 never thought i would have had the motivation to make it this far in the programme but starting to...

25 minutes without stopping!! I honestly cannot believe it😯 never thought i wou...

SJA2295

•4 years ago

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Tough

Just done W8R1. I found that so hard. Why does an extra 3 minutes make such a difference? Mentally I don’t think I talked positively to myself beforehand....

Just done W8R1. I found that so hard. Why does an extra 3 minutes make such a d...

helenjjohnson

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Newby

no question just a quick hello to everyone as I am new here - did my 3rd parkrun this weekend and am loving it.

no question just a quick hello to everyone as I am new here - did my 3rd parkru...

Londonkittycat

•4 years ago

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Tips needed on breathing

Just completed week 2 for the second time, am still struggling to get enough breath and by run 4 & 5 I had to stop before end of 90sec yesterday. Have started...

Just completed week 2 for the second time, am still struggling to get enough bre...

WobblesEnsemble

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Back again! Reset and just move

So its been 5 months since my last run and i have been in a bad head space for a while since my mum passed and i have had plenty of opportunities and reasons...

So its been 5 months since my last run and i have been in a bad head space for a...

Pdb48

Graduate•4 years ago

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Switching off

Good morning Istarted c25k 3 weeks ago, ive never run b4 and feel im really achieving something, my biggest problem is with the app its self, it keeps...

Good morning Istarted c25k 3 weeks ago, ive never run b4 and feel im really achi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W7R2

20 mins of not being able to get into a good rhythm, last 5 mins of good pace and steady running. Today was just one of those days, positives.. I didn’t...

20 mins of not being able to get into a good rhythm, last 5 mins of good pace an...

Sazzles9

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running 25 minutes but less than 4K!?

Good morning My running partner and I completed W7 R3 yesterday. It was a tough one as felt LONG. Once completed she checked the strava app which told us we’d...

Good morning My running partner and I completed W7 R3 yesterday. It was a tough ...

WonderlandWake

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Don't give up

Don't give up! Sometimes it can be difficult to get out for a run. The weather, an injury, an illness. This winter has been all 3 for me! But finally my...

Don't give up! Sometimes it can be difficult to get out for a run. The weather, ...

Richard7

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R1 - TOTAL BEGINNER!

Hi! I’ve done my first run this morning and found it harder than expected! I occasionally practice yoga and just wondering if you would recommend doing this on...

Hi! I’ve done my first run this morning and found it harder than expected! I occ...

Leanne-Amy

•4 years ago

27 Replies

Consolidation 1 Back In The Groove

Following my mid week completion of the programme I went out for my first consolidation run this evening before supper. Although I had completed the programme...

Following my mid week completion of the programme I went out for my first consol...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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What to eat before morning runs?

Just a question for you morning runners out there. I find that my best runs come from evening runs after I’ve eaten all my meals for the day. On recent...

Just a question for you morning runners out there. I find that my best runs come...

Djekko

•4 years ago

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I did it!

Well, I'm just back from my last run of week 9, so I guess I'm a graduate! It was pretty horrible & slow in driving rain, but I'm so chuffed right now - I had...

Well, I'm just back from my last run of week 9, so I guess I'm a graduate! It wa...

PandaCory

Graduate•4 years ago

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First park run ✅

So today I did my first park run... Was so nervous... My legs like jelly and my heart rate was already through the roof before I started... my garmin...

So today I did my first park run... Was so nervous... My legs like jelly and m...

Sar9

Graduate•4 years ago

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Why are first 5 mins so difficult

I m going to start week 9 this week but even now when “ Laura” tells me I ve completed 5 minutes and should be “ getting into my stride” ........ 😫I AM NOT...

I m going to start week 9 this week but even now when “ Laura” tells me I ve com...

karen50plus

Graduate•4 years ago

62 Replies

App cut out?

Just done my week 6 run 3, the 25 minutes one. Im running along and Laura tells me ive ran for 12 and half minutes. I start wondering why she has cropped back...

Just done my week 6 run 3, the 25 minutes one. Im running along and Laura tells ...

Kitkat96

•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Hi all did my 25 min run today 2nd 1 of the program just can’t believe I’m actually running for 25mis and how amazing your legs just run now I didn’t want to...

Hi all did my 25 min run today 2nd 1 of the program just can’t believe I’m actua...

Summerlov

Graduate•4 years ago

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Disaster - week 6 run 1

Well, just as the title says, it was awful. I couldn’t even finish the first 5 minute run! Legs were like lead and so sore. Going to repeat it again on Monday...

Well, just as the title says, it was awful. I couldn’t even finish the first 5 m...

getfit2345

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

3k in 25mins W7R3

Just got Strava working on my phone. Went out today after sleeping after a crazy night shift!! And I’m back tonite again 😱 Was feeling a bit tired but I’m...

Just got Strava working on my phone. Went out today after sleeping after a crazy...

Daroo

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

W3R3 and I've got piles... help

Any suggestions peeps , please. I'm on week 3 , run 3 tomorrow, but I've developed piles, which I've not had for 10 years. I have healthy diet, so not...

Any suggestions peeps , please. I'm on week 3 , run 3 tomorrow, but I've develop...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Rest day

Ah weekend off from work and a nice run yesterday We decided to walk up the hill by the poppy field, the circuit i did the other evening with daughter and dog...

Ah weekend off from work and a nice run yesterday We decided to walk up the hil...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Re starting this!!

Hey all, I’ve done the C25K before and managed to run every other day 10k so it does work.. I have been unwell for the last 5 months and so haven’t been able...

Hey all, I’ve done the C25K before and managed to run every other day 10k so it...

sczoo26

•4 years ago

2 Replies

28 minutes - no problem

Well, I did it. Week 8 run 1 and I feel it was the support from all the replies on this forum that made the difference. I made an effort to slow my pace a bit...

Well, I did it. Week 8 run 1 and I feel it was the support from all the replies ...

Aximiser

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R2 Excuse of the day - it was cold and snowing

That explains not running yesterday but not ignoring strength and flex also... Got up this morning and just went outside and ran down the road. Done is done....

That explains not running yesterday but not ignoring strength and flex also... G...

dieOR5k

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

W3R1

Proud

No trainer's voice in the app?

Wk6 run2

Graduation

It's done!? What next?

Week 6 done!!

Tough

Newby

Tips needed on breathing

Back again! Reset and just move

Switching off

W7R2

Running 25 minutes but less than 4K!?

Don't give up

W1R1 - TOTAL BEGINNER!

Consolidation 1 Back In The Groove

What to eat before morning runs?

I did it!

First park run ✅

Why are first 5 mins so difficult

App cut out?

Week 7 run 1

Disaster - week 6 run 1

3k in 25mins W7R3

W3R3 and I've got piles... help

Rest day

Re starting this!!

28 minutes - no problem

W7R2 Excuse of the day - it was cold and snowing

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