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1st post C25k run

Run a slower 5k as a 1st post graduation run. Felt odd not having Jo Whiley encouraging me round the run.

Run a slower 5k as a 1st post graduation run. Felt odd not having Jo Whiley enc...

Alec3720

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2, Day 1

Hi, This is so great, week 2, Day 1 with Michael Johnson, great mentor. I am still feeling energised and looking forward to friday. A question? I'm a Walker...

Hi, This is so great, week 2, Day 1 with Michael Johnson, great mentor. I am ...

Healthisfun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 R3 🏆

Wey hey hey I finally gone and done it. Went out quite late to avoid the masses. Feels bittersweet with everything that's happening. It took me year to pluck...

Wey hey hey I finally gone and done it. Went out quite late to avoid the masses....

lehcar70

Graduate•4 years ago

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New lockdown rules in France effective 8 April 2020 - affecting running.

This affects runners; too many people were flouting the social distancing rules so it seems like a sensible compromise (in my opinion) instead of going on...

This affects runners; too many people were flouting the social distancing rules ...

pippkins

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2 (repeat)

Weird one this evening, did every 60 seconds to the full but found it really hard 😅 going slower seems to be more difficult for whatever reason 🤔 but glad I...

Weird one this evening, did every 60 seconds to the full but found it really har...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

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Struggling

Just started week 4 and finding it really hard. Anyone else feeling the same? Any tips?

Just started week 4 and finding it really hard. Anyone else feeling the same? A...

Patbry57

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Footwear!

Any recommendations for a good pair of trainers on a budget. Thanks

GreenBearxxx

Graduate•4 years ago

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Shin splints

I’m on week two second run ... I cheated and have run every day instead of three runs a week . My shins are killing when I try to run. Any tips ? Tia x

I’m on week two second run ... I cheated and have run every day instead of three...

Bexsy1983

•4 years ago

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Hope your all ok

Just checking in to make sure everyone is ok? Did my maintenance run tonight one a week as walk dogs for my exercise slot rest of the week can’t rush them as...

Just checking in to make sure everyone is ok? Did my maintenance run tonight one...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Well I got a lovely surprise in the post this morning, my daughter sent me this card 😊 Anyway, week 4, it felt like quite a step up to be honest! The first 5...

Well I got a lovely surprise in the post this morning, my daughter sent me this ...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R1 done

Was a bit nervous of increase to 3 minutes but it was good. Knees still sore but physio said to do the strengthening exercises, bit of ice post run and it...

Was a bit nervous of increase to 3 minutes but it was good. Knees still sore bu...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1 completed ✅

All 3 runs of week 1 are now complete! Its only the beginning, but felt a lot of satisfaction completing this first week. Onwards and upwards!!

All 3 runs of week 1 are now complete! Its only the beginning, but felt a lot of...

Lolsytom

•4 years ago

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Worried about week 3 😬

Can anyone for past experience (especially if you’ve done it recently) let me know how hard they found week three? I still have 1 run of week 2 left but the...

Can anyone for past experience (especially if you’ve done it recently) let me kn...

Mcallime

•4 years ago

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How to kick start jogging

I used to be a runner many yeas ago now totally unfit to run what is the best way to kick start running?

I used to be a runner many yeas ago now totally unfit to run what is the best wa...

SidSiddiqui

•4 years ago

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Wk6 R2

I did it!!! In the heat and it wasn’t easy! But I managed it all the same, the thing is I’m so concerned about the next run.... can I really run 25 minutes...

I did it!!! In the heat and it wasn’t easy! But I managed it all the same, the t...

Chellexxx

•4 years ago

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And we’re off!

Managed my 1st run today...yeh! Without exaggeration this is the first time I’ve run because I wanted since I stopped playing football 21years ago...they said...

Managed my 1st run today...yeh! Without exaggeration this is the first time I’ve...

Wallywalker1

•4 years ago

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Apple Watch problem

I bought the Ct5k app for my Apple Watch As I thought it would be easier than carrying my phone around. However the watch app says start your workout on your...

I bought the Ct5k app for my Apple Watch As I thought it would be easier than ca...

Petersidd

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Back on it... Again again

I've been absent since Jan - an issue with an abcess meant I really couldn't run (or at times walk very far). I finished week 8 so was within striking distance...

I've been absent since Jan - an issue with an abcess meant I really couldn't run...

Chocs_away

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2 D3 Done

Park was packed with people not socially distancing. May have to start pounding the pavements now. As I’m having difficult to try running around the park...

Park was packed with people not socially distancing. May have to start pounding ...

SandraY1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Good routine developing.

Well I’m managing to run three times a week Monday Wednesday and Friday. I like the same days each week I find that the gremlins don’t affect me quite so much...

Well I’m managing to run three times a week Monday Wednesday and Friday. I like ...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Using Spotify with C25K

New user here, can someone explain how I can use my Spotify playlist with C25K? Do I just play my music and launch the C25K app and all is well or should my...

New user here, can someone explain how I can use my Spotify playlist with C25K? ...

katman96

•4 years ago

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Warm ups

I've noticed there are many posts about knee and leg pains etc, the app only mentions the brisk walk as a warm up and this is not sufficient at least not for...

I've noticed there are many posts about knee and leg pains etc, the app only men...

Elfrun

•4 years ago

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🎺🎺🥁🏆 W9R3

Yay , I’ve done it!!! I didn’t choose the best time to go out for a run 🔥😎, and it was a hard slog, but nevertheless I’ve graduated!! 😁😁

Yay , I’ve done it!!! I didn’t choose the best time to go out for a run 🔥😎, an...

sugarmoon

Graduate•4 years ago

14 Replies

Pays to get up early !

Got up really early to run before work and met this chap by the back door. Really enjoying this journey and week 7 run 2 done and dusted. ✅ can’t believe I can...

Got up really early to run before work and met this chap by the back door. Reall...

China-trekker

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Glad I went out!

Well on Monday I missed my very first run since starting in January (creature of habit, always ran Monday, Wednesday and Friday) I hurt my back while gardening...

Well on Monday I missed my very first run since starting in January (creature of...

Phdgranny

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 complete!

I completed week6 last night, omg I never thought I would be able to run for 25 mins non stop but I did it! A few months back there is no way in the world I...

I completed week6 last night, omg I never thought I would be able to run for 25 ...

martysparty99

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hands and face tingle/go numb when I run for a long time. Also feel dizzy sometimes.

Hello, I’ve just finished week 5 day 3 but this happens pretty much always when I run for a long time. I don’t really mind the numbness but sometimes I feel so...

Hello, I’ve just finished week 5 day 3 but this happens pretty much always when ...

Books27273

•4 years ago

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Welcome!!

Good to see so many new runners posting here. All the best for the journey ahead. Do tell us about your triumphs and hiccups- there’s a lot of support and good...

Good to see so many new runners posting here. All the best for the journey ahead...

HeavyFoot

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Average pace is killing me, but still slow?

Hello, Running using the Runkeeper app. I run for a minute and walk for a minute and do around 2.5 miles a day. My ave. pace seems so much slower than my...

Hello, Running using the Runkeeper app. I run for a minute and walk for a minut...

MatWBE

•4 years ago

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Home working & running

Well thankfully my husband used to be in the forces and likes to keep fit, much younger than me I hasten to add, so we have a treadmill in the house. Now...

Well thankfully my husband used to be in the forces and likes to keep fit, much ...

ShellClarke1870

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

1st post C25k run

Week 2, Day 1

Wk9 R3 🏆

New lockdown rules in France effective 8 April 2020 - affecting running.

W1R2 (repeat)

Struggling

Footwear!

Shin splints

Hope your all ok

Week 4 Run 1

W3R1 done

Week 1 completed ✅

Worried about week 3 😬

How to kick start jogging

Wk6 R2

And we’re off!

Apple Watch problem

Back on it... Again again

W2 D3 Done

Good routine developing.

Using Spotify with C25K

Warm ups

🎺🎺🥁🏆 W9R3

Pays to get up early !

Glad I went out!

Week 6 complete!

Hands and face tingle/go numb when I run for a long time. Also feel dizzy sometimes.

Welcome!!

Average pace is killing me, but still slow?

Home working & running

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