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Day 2

Day 2 done. Went better then day 1. Feeling proud and determined to keep going. Hope everyone else is doing well x

Day 2 done. Went better then day 1. Feeling proud and determined to keep going. ...

Lifegoals83

•4 years ago

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Newbie

Hi I am new to this group but have been doing C25k since Jan/Feb 2020.

TKDTan

•4 years ago

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Agony third day

But I will keep going

BKBentley

•4 years ago

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W5R1

Completed. Delighted!! When I started I saw snowdrops now cowslips and bluebells are out!!

Completed. Delighted!! When I started I saw snowdrops now cowslips and bluebells...

edwardkerrison

•4 years ago

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How can I get back to my previous level after lockdown?

I successfully (and surprisingly) completed week 9 of C25K in March, the next week I ran 5k and then we were put on lockdown, with no exception for taking...

I successfully (and surprisingly) completed week 9 of C25K in March, the next we...

Paraje

Graduate•4 years ago

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Does the app show calories burned?

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 Done!

Well just took the first step .... warm sweaty mess - sure the people out taking their daily stroll thought I was the local entertainment but I did it and made...

Well just took the first step .... warm sweaty mess - sure the people out taking...

Jpzl

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Completed!

A long way to go but have successfully completed week 1. Feeling really proud of myself! Had a slight twinge on the top of my foot when I set off which worried...

A long way to go but have successfully completed week 1. Feeling really proud of...

SamanthaM87

Graduate•4 years ago

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That funny tune at 17:00 minutes on Week 3 ...

Am I the only person using the original podcasts and music and not the app? There's a funny piece of music that always makes me smile at 17:00 minutes on Week...

Am I the only person using the original podcasts and music and not the app? The...

Orange_Girl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Advice please

Does anyone know if I can use couch to 5k alongside any other app that tracks how far you run?

Does anyone know if I can use couch to 5k alongside any other app that tracks ho...

Moonstar73

•4 years ago

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Always hated running

Weirdly, I’m enjoying it now...only up to week 3 but good fun.

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Day 1

Just been on my wk1 run1 and I’m feeling great, bring on more sunny days to keep me motivated 👍

Just been on my wk1 run1 and I’m feeling great, bring on more sunny days to keep...

Moonstar73

•4 years ago

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W9 R1 done!

I. Am. Amazed. I started this plan on January 2nd and, despite a bad few week period where I didn’t run, I cannot believe I have just run for 30 minutes. My...

I. Am. Amazed. I started this plan on January 2nd and, despite a bad few week p...

Jbough123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed week two!

Just completed week two. Found it fairly comfortable but it looks to get quite tough around week 4. Is anybody else at that stage yet?

Just completed week two. Found it fairly comfortable but it looks to get quite t...

jcflash

Graduate•4 years ago

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Advice please 😊

Hi! So I have run 5 times. After run 4 something deep in my left hip is sore and pulling my from thigh and my lower back? Any ideas how to stop this? I went...

Hi! So I have run 5 times. After run 4 something deep in my left hip is sore and...

happytanya2

•4 years ago

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Third time lucky

So, this is my third time starting C25k, (but first time joining this forum). Managed to get to week 5 last year. But I’m a fair weather jogger and can’t...

So, this is my third time starting C25k, (but first time joining this forum). Ma...

Michrun

•4 years ago

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I've put my sensible head on - taking time to heal

Oh dear..... I have shin splints again (medial tibial stress syndrome) but I'm feeling mindful and accepting of the situation, which you tend to do when you...

Oh dear..... I have shin splints again (medial tibial stress syndrome) but I'm f...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Running Comparison

Hi, can anyone recommend any good sites to compare your running speed to others based on age/sex?I know the point of couch to 5k is more about stamina but I...

Hi, can anyone recommend any good sites to compare your running speed to others ...

purple_gem

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Day 1

New here & did week 1 day 1 today! It was tough & I can't say I loved it but nonetheless I did it! Reminder set for Thursday.

New here & did week 1 day 1 today! It was tough & I can't say I loved it but non...

Lockster

•4 years ago

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W1R2 😁😁😁😁

R2W1 easier this morning, virtually no knee niggles or pain, tried the Japanese slow jog method, for me it works, got to master the technique but it works,...

R2W1 easier this morning, virtually no knee niggles or pain, tried the Japanese ...

Reedy240468

•4 years ago

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Any other runners with Cold Urticaria/Hives?

Hi all! Not sure if anyone else has the same condition. I've just started running and I have Cold Urticaria. (If anyone has this condition - do you have any...

Hi all! Not sure if anyone else has the same condition. I've just started runnin...

Kayleicia

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R3 completed 😊

Pleased with myself... I can run for 3 minutes now whoooo!!! 😆 Scared of W4, but won’t think about it for now 😎... Love having a reason to get out of the...

Pleased with myself... I can run for 3 minutes now whoooo!!! 😆 Scared of W4, ...

Blackshoe76

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1 completed 😊

Feel great, woke up and set off at 8am and felt so much better today, no aches etc and can’t wait to start week 2 ... happy I started and hope I stay this...

Feel great, woke up and set off at 8am and felt so much better today, no aches e...

pawsnclaws

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Day 1

I did it... took the plunge and got over the first hurdle. Managed to rope in my partner for some additional support. Have to say we found this quite tough for...

I did it... took the plunge and got over the first hurdle. Managed to rope in my...

SchnauzerMini

•4 years ago

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Week 4

Just returned , found it challenging but less difficult than I imagined! Although had to slow down the pace on the last 5 mins ! Once again surpassed my...

Just returned , found it challenging but less difficult than I imagined! Althoug...

Hideaway3

•4 years ago

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Blooming Heck

First time running for 5 mins non stop for W4R1. Felt good and not as hard as I thought. Thanks for the recommendation of an extra rest day my legs felt lots...

First time running for 5 mins non stop for W4R1. Felt good and not as hard as I ...

amaclennan

•4 years ago

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One run left

I was listening to Jo’s encouragement as I pounded through the minutes and laughed out loud when she said ‘sometimes we skip like a gazelle’ ... I’ve never in...

I was listening to Jo’s encouragement as I pounded through the minutes and laugh...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

Morning, Just completed in the sun (thanks for the tips about the hat and confidence in running in front of others). Feels great to have completed 30 mins,...

Morning, Just completed in the sun (thanks for the tips about the hat and confid...

Runninghun0

Graduate•4 years ago

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How Slow Can I Run?

Some time ago l started using cardio zones as part of my long distance training. As we know, long distance runners spend a huge chunk of their running (around...

Some time ago l started using cardio zones as part of my long distance training....

mrrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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👊👊week 3 run 3 completed

Week 3 run 3 completed 👊👊doing this pleased with my progress xxx

FenRunnerx

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Day 2

Newbie

Agony third day

W5R1

How can I get back to my previous level after lockdown?

Does the app show calories burned?

Week 1 Run 1 Done!

Week 1 Completed!

That funny tune at 17:00 minutes on Week 3 ...

Advice please

Always hated running

Day 1

W9 R1 done!

Completed week two!

Advice please 😊

Third time lucky

I've put my sensible head on - taking time to heal

Running Comparison

Week 1 Day 1

W1R2 😁😁😁😁

Any other runners with Cold Urticaria/Hives?

W3R3 completed 😊

W1 completed 😊

Week 1 Day 1

Week 4

Blooming Heck

One run left

Week 9 run 1

How Slow Can I Run?

👊👊week 3 run 3 completed

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