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Strava and Week 4 first run

After struggling with 3 minutes in week 3 I thought 5 minutes seemed impossible.. but actually it was ok today.. The pace analysis on Strava showed each...

After struggling with 3 minutes in week 3 I thought 5 minutes seemed impossible....

PeggySusi

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3... wobble

Week 7 run three, I thought I'd be ok, but ended up with back ache and aching legs, I couldent have upped the pace the last 1 min if you'd paid me. What's the...

Week 7 run three, I thought I'd be ok, but ended up with back ache and aching le...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Who is doing this?

Interested to know who is doing this program in the Ipswich area

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•4 years ago

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Pulled calf muscle

Just completed week 2 run 3 but I've pulled a muscle in my calf. Do I rest until its better or run through it next time.

Just completed week 2 run 3 but I've pulled a muscle in my calf. Do I rest unti...

Mole12n

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation W2 R3 - Beautiful Day, Beautiful Run

One of the nicest runs since starting and graduating C25K, and despite the unusual, unprecedented circumstances we are in right now. A truly glorious morning,...

One of the nicest runs since starting and graduating C25K, and despite the unusu...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•4 years ago

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How do I get myself motivated to start running?

I want to start running.

blue19890

•4 years ago

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W3R2

I felt so good following run 1 however it felt hard today. My legs felt heavy all the way round, I persevered and remembered that it isn't always a smooth...

I felt so good following run 1 however it felt hard today. My legs felt heavy al...

Shwood

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st run in 3 years

4lb gain in week 2 of lockdown after losing 4 stone in the last 2 yrs. Need to get a grip on this!

4lb gain in week 2 of lockdown after losing 4 stone in the last 2 yrs. Need to ...

hyacinth73

•4 years ago

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Week 4 is a step uuuuup!! #levelup

I decided on this beautiful day to push myself and forgo the last run of week 3 and tackle Week 4 Run 1 🥴 It definitely felt like progression but despite...

I decided on this beautiful day to push myself and forgo the last run of week 3 ...

annamay44

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Ankle pains

Often in the past I have had pain in my ankles (mostly at the front but sometimes in the sides too) when walking briskly, or doing yoga. I have asked a lot of...

Often in the past I have had pain in my ankles (mostly at the front but sometime...

Springcat

•4 years ago

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Fitness

W5r2 just done, could’ve continued running after the first part but glad I didn’t, the second part was a little more challenging but enjoyed it 😊

W5r2 just done, could’ve continued running after the first part but glad I didn’...

amanda2000

•4 years ago

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A beautiful morning again

Just done week 3 run 1 again as I found it hard last time. Still hard especially the first 3 mins as it is uphill but feeling good now and pleased with...

Just done week 3 run 1 again as I found it hard last time. Still hard especiall...

killersblue

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 - running routes, where to start?

Hi, I am brand new to running and plan to start today (very nervous). How do people plan running routes?? I drive everywhere so don't know where to start...

Hi, I am brand new to running and plan to start today (very nervous). How do peo...

Lynzruns

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3

What a fantastic feeling to have completed the programme and to be able to run (fairly comfortably) for 30 mins! Not quite 5k and not fast enough yet but I did...

What a fantastic feeling to have completed the programme and to be able to run (...

dcluckwell

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2

Managed run one of week 2 not so bad hardest bit was dodging bikes, cyclists on our local walk areas seem to think social distance doesn’t apply if you’re on a...

Managed run one of week 2 not so bad hardest bit was dodging bikes, cyclists on ...

MariaJames

•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 ✅

Went out early doors before every one else. Changed the route slightly so the last five minutes was running up hill ! Just about made it before running out...

Went out early doors before every one else. Changed the route slightly so the la...

China-trekker

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally got started!

After much deliberation, I did Week 1 Run 1 last night with my husband (who started with Couch to 5k and has now run three marathons). I insisted that we wait...

After much deliberation, I did Week 1 Run 1 last night with my husband (who star...

Jojoarnie

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2 D1 Done

Just done W2 D1 this morning. Music differently helps to take mind of the longer run. A lot more challenging, differently went a lot slower towards the end....

Just done W2 D1 this morning. Music differently helps to take mind of the longe...

SandraY1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Calf muscle cramps?

I started C25k the week after I quit smoking. I’m now W2R2. My biggest problem is not shortage of breath but severe calf cramps - I can just about manage 60s...

I started C25k the week after I quit smoking. I’m now W2R2. My biggest problem i...

GrampaSimon

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 - surprise 😲

Well with runs 1 and 2 done this week for week 5 I was looking forward to run number 3.....But as you runner's who have done this already will know what...

Well with runs 1 and 2 done this week for week 5 I was looking forward to run nu...

Tootall69

•4 years ago

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First timer

I'm starting my running tomorrow morning. I usually outdoor swim but as we're not allowed in the water now...here I am. Wish me luck!

I'm starting my running tomorrow morning. I usually outdoor swim but as we're no...

gnjones1975

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1

Week 1 day 2 struggled but I'm going to keep going

Wildfur

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3

I found that quite difficult, half way through for the first time I thought 'i don't want to be doing this' - I kept going because I knew I would be angry with...

I found that quite difficult, half way through for the first time I thought 'i d...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

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Legs are sore

So i did my first run on Thursday..w1r1 wasnt too bad and thoroughly enjoyed it altho my quads are so sore..i was due to do my second run tomorrow on saturday...

So i did my first run on Thursday..w1r1 wasnt too bad and thoroughly enjoyed it ...

Vicks1

•4 years ago

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Non anxious run this evening

After my post the other day about being anxious when out running I took the advice I was given and just would like to say thank you! I went out at 7.30pm...

After my post the other day about being anxious when out running I took the advi...

Tynec1

•4 years ago

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W1R3

Currently in week 1, have completed 2 out of 3 runs but really struggling with my breathing. Tried run 3 today but had to stop due to an unbearable stitch like...

Currently in week 1, have completed 2 out of 3 runs but really struggling with m...

Bethm194

•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 🏃🏻‍♀️

Made it to the end but must eat my tea earlier next time! 😂 Felt a bit 🤢 Trouble is I have to run in the dark at the moment as feel a bit self conscious... 🤪

Made it to the end but must eat my tea earlier next time! 😂 Felt a bit 🤢 Troub...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

Changed route tonight so that I started off going downhill to help with the toxic 10. Probably cheating but it helped! One down two to go. Safe running people.

Changed route tonight so that I started off going downhill to help with the toxi...

lehcar70

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2 snow this morning!

Woke to snow and a bitterly cold day. But it brightened in the afternoon, so I chose my time and went for it. Really enjoyed it, more people out but I was...

Woke to snow and a bitterly cold day. But it brightened in the afternoon, so I c...

IslandSlogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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Cows, kissing gates ... and my first 5K

I've managed to keep to my plan for this week and today was my long slow run, which goes through a couple of well walked fields. There were young cattle in...

I've managed to keep to my plan for this week and today was my long slow run, wh...

lourunrun

Graduate•4 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Strava and Week 4 first run

W7R3... wobble

Who is doing this?

Pulled calf muscle

Consolidation W2 R3 - Beautiful Day, Beautiful Run

How do I get myself motivated to start running?

W3R2

1st run in 3 years

Week 4 is a step uuuuup!! #levelup

Ankle pains

Fitness

A beautiful morning again

Week 1 - running routes, where to start?

Week 9 Run 3

Week 2

Week 6 run 3 ✅

Finally got started!

W2 D1 Done

Calf muscle cramps?

Week 5 run 3 - surprise 😲

First timer

Week 1

Week 1 Run 3

Legs are sore

Non anxious run this evening

W1R3

Week 1 run 2 🏃🏻‍♀️

Week 9 Run 1

W1R2 snow this morning!

Cows, kissing gates ... and my first 5K

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