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Week 9 Run 1

After spending nearly an hour in bed this morning questioning whether I should or should not run I finally dragged myself out of bed and did it! So glad I did...

After spending nearly an hour in bed this morning questioning whether I should o...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Run 1 completed....phewee!

I did week 1 run 1 on Good Friday morning. The short bursts made it feel very doable and it was lovely to be up and out so early. But even though I’m fit my...

I did week 1 run 1 on Good Friday morning. The short bursts made it feel very d...

VerityBiscuit

Graduate•4 years ago

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My running top rainbow

I wish I could say this was all my own idea, but I saw it on another forum. Nice idea though!!

I wish I could say this was all my own idea, but I saw it on another forum. Nice...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ruby wedding 🥂🥂🥂

Today is our Ruby wedding anniversary, we had a family ‘zoom’ celebration (completely beyond me). Not quite what we had planned but was lovely to see everyone...

Today is our Ruby wedding anniversary, we had a family ‘zoom’ celebration (compl...

Getfitok

Graduate•4 years ago

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Headaches normal?

Hi all, I have just completed week 5 and am struggling. Every time I complete a longer run (8mins +) I finish with an awful headache. Is anyone else...

Hi all, I have just completed week 5 and am struggling. Every time I complete a ...

Disneylover1

•4 years ago

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Knee injury (not running related) - when/how to start back?

Hi folks Made it to the end of week 7 on Monday and when I was home in the evening, I managed to walk into a wall with my knee bent and it hurt A LOT. Crumpled...

Hi folks Made it to the end of week 7 on Monday and when I was home in the eveni...

Vgabb

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 again!

I think this is the 3rd time I’ve done W4R1! And that’s not counting when I did C25K 2 years ago! I had a week of feeling ill then a couple of weeks of just...

I think this is the 3rd time I’ve done W4R1! And that’s not counting when I did ...

Crittermad

Graduate•4 years ago

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Number 1 over and done.

Thanks to Michael Johnson I have managed to achieve the first run and in this heat also. I honesty don't think without the app I would have a). Started the...

Thanks to Michael Johnson I have managed to achieve the first run and in this he...

TEOTWAWKI1066

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1 R2 Done ✅ Thighs aching now!!

So I have just completed my second run and it went really well 😊 However now an hour later the front of my thighs are aching a lot !! Glad I have a rest day...

So I have just completed my second run and it went really well 😊 However now an...

pawsnclaws

•4 years ago

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Breathing - what is the correct technique?

Under “Running tips” on the Couch to 5K website it tells us to “aim for at least one breath every two strides” At the start of week 2, the instructor I have...

Under “Running tips” on the Couch to 5K website it tells us to “aim for at least...

OwainGlyndwr

•4 years ago

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REALLY Struggling! Can't even complete first run

Any beginners starting C25K and really struggling? I got half way through W1R1 and had to stop as my lungs were just burning! I feel so disappointed in myself...

Any beginners starting C25K and really struggling? I got half way through W1R1 a...

Lydgoesrunning

•4 years ago

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Week 3 completed

Hi just returned from R3 of week 3 ! Feel ok , found it difficult but not too difficult and had a little left in the tank surprisingly! Both intrigued and...

Hi just returned from R3 of week 3 ! Feel ok , found it difficult but not too di...

Hideaway3

•4 years ago

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First run, week 1

Just done the 1st run of week 1, it's got me sweating and my heart rate up, few niggles in the knees and ankles to start but they eased, do not know how far n...

Just done the 1st run of week 1, it's got me sweating and my heart rate up, few ...

Reedy240468

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Just a quick Hi☺️

Hello everyone, just started couch today 5k and finished week 1 run 2 today, though I would join for help and motivation, ☺️ Xx

Hello everyone, just started couch today 5k and finished week 1 run 2 today, tho...

SamanthaM87

Graduate•4 years ago

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hydration?

I have read several posts about this topic. Obviously the body needs water. But not everyone is the same. I do long walks , all day ski touring, climbing etc...

I have read several posts about this topic. Obviously the body needs water. But ...

sdu60

Graduate•4 years ago

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First fartlek run...

So after suffering with shin pain on my last 2 runs I decided to have 2 days break. Back to it today, praying for a more comfortable run... On week 4 of...

So after suffering with shin pain on my last 2 runs I decided to have 2 days bre...

Sar9

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 run 2

Really feeling I have made progress with running ability and so glad that I have started this path. I would highly recommend this app to anyone

Really feeling I have made progress with running ability and so glad that I have...

Fieryredhead49

Graduate•4 years ago

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Exercising while the beach is still open to public

Due to Social distancing, beaches and parks and public stadiums will be closed to general public pretty soon in Singapore. Taking advantage while I can. My...

Due to Social distancing, beaches and parks and public stadiums will be closed t...

Haniff

•4 years ago

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W2R2 ✅

I found this run a lot more challenging today! My legs just kept giving up on me..more like my Mind. But still, need to keep pushing. Was lovely to get out so...

I found this run a lot more challenging today! My legs just kept giving up on me...

Lolsytom

•4 years ago

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Third Week

I’ve had the app on my phone for at least 3years! 62 years old fairly fit and active. I’ve never been a runner but always wanted to be. This is kick I needed...

I’ve had the app on my phone for at least 3years! 62 years old fairly fit and ac...

Rufus657

•4 years ago

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GOOD HYDRATION

When we run we stress our bodies. While a bit of controlled stress is good for our development, one of the surest ways to stress just about every part of our...

When we run we stress our bodies. While a bit of controlled stress is good for...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•4 years ago

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W4R2

Following run one had a niggle in my knee so an extra day resting before the run today. Completed and fairly happy with out it went, keep remembering the time...

Following run one had a niggle in my knee so an extra day resting before the run...

Shwood

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R3

I'm struggling, slower today, legs aching, not finding this running in warm weather easy. Slowest run of the three this week. Being overweight doesn't help, I...

I'm struggling, slower today, legs aching, not finding this running in warm weat...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 7 repeated

Hey all ! I have repeated week 7 fir another week as I struggled to do the 28 minutes of week 8 ! I’m repeating it again this week ... any tips ?

Hey all ! I have repeated week 7 fir another week as I struggled to do the 28 m...

Raisintoast75

•4 years ago

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Week 3 day 1 Happy Easter everyone

Early morning run done week 3 day 1 before it gets too warm. A nice slow pace, well I’m never gonna be quick to be honest 😂and really enjoyed it. Look...

Early morning run done week 3 day 1 before it gets too warm. A nice slow pace, ...

Curnie1

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Graduated yes!!!!

It finally happened, I completed run 3 of week 9 today! I never ever thought I could get to this point, 42 years old, very overweight and always said I would...

It finally happened, I completed run 3 of week 9 today! I never ever thought I c...

getfit2345

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hot out there

Just got back and its hot already and only nine o'clock. Anyway i ran across the fields and through the wood then doubled back and went in a circle before...

Just got back and its hot already and only nine o'clock. Anyway i ran across the...

Fitat501970

Graduate•4 years ago

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Little walk

Decided to take it a bit more gently walking to work today, for some reason up to now I’ve tried to beat my last time and not much fun so today i wandered...

Decided to take it a bit more gently walking to work today, for some reason up t...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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When should I start week 2

Hi all, I have completed the first week,my last run of wk 1 on Friday, should i start week 2 today? As I haven't ran since Friday........

Hi all, I have completed the first week,my last run of wk 1 on Friday, should i...

Pinks3025

•4 years ago

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Do shoes make a difference?

Hi, I’ve just started Cto5K and I only have a cheap pair of trainers that I bought in Sainsbury’s. I can afford more expensive trainers, but I’m reluctant to...

Hi, I’ve just started Cto5K and I only have a cheap pair of trainers that I boug...

TopCat22

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Week 9 Run 1

Run 1 completed....phewee!

My running top rainbow

Ruby wedding 🥂🥂🥂

Headaches normal?

Knee injury (not running related) - when/how to start back?

Week 4 again!

Number 1 over and done.

W1 R2 Done ✅ Thighs aching now!!

Breathing - what is the correct technique?

REALLY Struggling! Can't even complete first run

Week 3 completed

First run, week 1

Just a quick Hi☺️

hydration?

First fartlek run...

W4 run 2

Exercising while the beach is still open to public

W2R2 ✅

Third Week

GOOD HYDRATION

W4R2

W8R3

Week 7 repeated

Week 3 day 1 Happy Easter everyone

Graduated yes!!!!

Hot out there

Little walk

When should I start week 2

Do shoes make a difference?

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