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No C25K for me today..😐

Well after deliberating over the weekend I decided it wasn’t sensible for me to walk/run today. I’ve followed the guidelines, stretched afterwards, not gone...

Well after deliberating over the weekend I decided it wasn’t sensible for me to ...

TurquoiseTrainers

•4 years ago

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C25K weight loss

Hi, I'm new to this site. I'm 62 yrs old, and female. I'm about to start Week 4, of C25K. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced weight gain in...

Hi, I'm new to this site. I'm 62 yrs old, and female. I'm about to start Week 4...

Wobblyrunner

•4 years ago

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W4 R1

Wow I thought last week was bad until I tried this one yesterday, I am not sure how I am going to get through the next 2. So glad I am doing this on a...

Wow I thought last week was bad until I tried this one yesterday, I am not sure ...

ShellClarke1870

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week9 r3

Yessssssss I’ve done it .cant quite believe it .i got into a nice steady pace and yes I enjoyed it .you can do it as well .im buzzing at the moment .thanks to...

Yessssssss I’ve done it .cant quite believe it .i got into a nice steady pace an...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Keeping the legs moving!

Getting the boy out for some fresh air on my non run day! Miss not being at work, but it does have its benefits! Looking forward to my run, later!

Getting the boy out for some fresh air on my non run day! Miss not being at work...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Morning all. Just completed week 5 run 3. I cannot believe I have just ran for 20 mins without stopping never even done that on the treadmill. My split times...

Morning all. Just completed week 5 run 3. I cannot believe I have just ran for ...

Natedog1805

Graduate•4 years ago

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What a difference 11 days makes

Hi 11 days ago I wrote on here after ‘failing’ the third run on week 6. I know I really struggled with the third run week 5 but pressed on. Anyway, I returned...

Hi 11 days ago I wrote on here after ‘failing’ the third run on week 6. I know I...

JJ-1962

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feelin good

Hi.Finished mm 2nd week yesterday on to my 3rd tomorrow

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 run 1 and injury strikes

Just attempted week 4 run 1 and was feeling great up until about 10 minutes in when I felt a pain in my calf, tried to carry on but feels like I've pulled...

Just attempted week 4 run 1 and was feeling great up until about 10 minutes in w...

MartyH80

Graduate•4 years ago

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Help!

Just completed w1r3 and need some motivation. Not sure how i will ever manage longer runs next time. I'm a wreck!!!!!

Just completed w1r3 and need some motivation. Not sure how i will ever manage lo...

SueG66

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 struggling😭

Morning, so I am looking for any tips. I ran 25 mins end of week 6, felt great. Week 7 run 1 completed, struggled in the middle going uphill couple mins but...

Morning, so I am looking for any tips. I ran 25 mins end of week 6, felt great....

Queenie17

Graduate•4 years ago

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App trouble

Good morning all. Enjoying my consolidation runs but like to use the C25K App for timings etc. Michael has been my constant companion but whenever I start...

Good morning all. Enjoying my consolidation runs but like to use the C25K App...

Nymahchai

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5k graduate!

There were times when I thought I might not do it, but I finally completed #C25K this week! When I started and was only running 1minute at a time I never...

There were times when I thought I might not do it, but I finally completed #C25K...

Squiggle77

•4 years ago

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First post

Just started week 4. Am loving the app. Very easy to follow. Look forward to my next run.

Just started week 4. Am loving the app. Very easy to follow. Look forward to my ...

Lily2001

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 Done!!!! ✅✅✅

I’m so happy I’ve just completed week 2 and can not wait to get out on Wednesday and give week 3 a go! I’m a bit nervous as 3 minutes sounds like a very long...

I’m so happy I’ve just completed week 2 and can not wait to get out on Wednesday...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Six weeks no running

Since the start of lockdown I haven’t been able to get out to complete c25k. I got to w7r1 but now not sure I’ll be able to pick up from there. Any advice on...

Since the start of lockdown I haven’t been able to get out to complete c25k. I g...

Phene_bean82

•4 years ago

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Week 9 complete

Well I have completed week 9 so onwards and upwards I want to carry on with 30 mins runs so go I keep rerunning the last run of week 9 so I get the timers to...

Well I have completed week 9 so onwards and upwards I want to carry on with 30 m...

Peony116

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 Completed

Well after a tough last run of W9 I have completed the programme. A tough run as leg hurt a bit but managed to keep running and feel great. Never thought would...

Well after a tough last run of W9 I have completed the programme. A tough run as...

Alasdair87

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5 R3 😳

So surprisingly and rather amazingly I actually managed to go from 5 to 8 mins on run 2 of wk5 but the jump to 20mins on r3 seems non achievable as 8 mins...

So surprisingly and rather amazingly I actually managed to go from 5 to 8 mins ...

Whizzy23

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Week 2 done.

Didn't think that I would still be on this journey, but here I am. Onto week 3, can I really do this??? One foot in front of the other, i will not give in.

Didn't think that I would still be on this journey, but here I am. Onto week 3, ...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still Determined I’m back

Had 10 days off due having tooth abscess and chest pains on my last run on week 8 , so I have decided to repeat week 7. Found this first run tough and nearly...

Had 10 days off due having tooth abscess and chest pains on my last run on week ...

Footsy

•4 years ago

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Success stories for motivation needed pls!

Morning Guys, this is my first post after completing my first run this morning at the ungodly hour of 6am (it's the only time I can fit it in with a 1yr old)...

Morning Guys, this is my first post after completing my first run this morning a...

Nlee84

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Runs not recording?

Hi Recently joined, and now on run there of week one. The previous runs dont seem to have been deleted/ accounted for as the commentary is suggesting I am...

Hi Recently joined, and now on run there of week one. The previous runs dont se...

Pensioner2

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Outside ankle pain for 2 days after running

Hello all! This is my first post and I’d just like to preface it by saying that this seems like such an encouraging, nice community. I completed couch to 5k...

Hello all! This is my first post and I’d just like to preface it by saying that ...

Ninipk6

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Sore Knee - Week 2

Hi All, I've just completed run 3 of week 2.One of my knees has become a bit sore when running. I know it's because my glute muscle is not firing. It happened...

Hi All, I've just completed run 3 of week 2.One of my knees has become a bit sor...

Sparkleabc

•4 years ago

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I made it!

I’m so proud of myself for this accomplishment. Was tough, but worth it and I will continue running for 30minutes every other day.

I’m so proud of myself for this accomplishment. Was tough, but worth it and I wi...

Dorethy

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Runs recorded.

I started C25k yesterday. I completed the second run today but it doesn't seem to have been recorded/ registered anywhere and the commentary I heard today,...

I started C25k yesterday. I completed the second run today but it doesn't seem t...

Pensioner2

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Wow 30min run

So I’m on w5r3 completely daunted by the length of run. But jo Wiley took me out of not thinking about it. I did just that. 30 minutes slow and steady I’m...

So I’m on w5r3 completely daunted by the length of run. But jo Wiley took me out...

Lokki33

Graduate•4 years ago

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Cracked the 5 min runs.

Feeling good about my run today the 3 5 minute runs were not too much of a problem and my recovery is much better. Cannot believe i am going to be running for...

Feeling good about my run today the 3 5 minute runs were not too much of a probl...

amaclennan

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Week 8 tomorrow!

Can’t believe I’m starting week 8 tomorrow! I’ve struggled a bit on week 7- had a few practice runs😉 My shins & hips were sore so I’ve been having two rest...

Can’t believe I’m starting week 8 tomorrow! I’ve struggled a bit on week 7- had ...

LouMcLou

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

No C25K for me today..😐

C25K weight loss

W4 R1

Week9 r3

Keeping the legs moving!

Week 5 Run 3

What a difference 11 days makes

Feelin good

Week 4 run 1 and injury strikes

Help!

Week 7 struggling😭

App trouble

Couch to 5k graduate!

First post

Week 2 Done!!!! ✅✅✅

Six weeks no running

Week 9 complete

W9R3 Completed

Wk5 R3 😳

Week 2 done.

Still Determined I’m back

Success stories for motivation needed pls!

Runs not recording?

Outside ankle pain for 2 days after running

Sore Knee - Week 2

I made it!

Runs recorded.

Wow 30min run

Cracked the 5 min runs.

Week 8 tomorrow!

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