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Week 4

What’s week 4 like?

Kegman

•4 years ago

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W7R2 ✅

The heat was murder today but I got there in the end. Even managed to reach my finish line and go on a bit further before the clock ran out on me. Very...

The heat was murder today but I got there in the end. Even managed to reach my f...

Zizu900

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Good evening

I haven't been on here for a while, to be honest I forgot all about it and forgot that I was even a member until I got an email from a lovely lady called Helen...

I haven't been on here for a while, to be honest I forgot all about it and forgo...

Matlins

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25k treadmill?

Anyone completed the programme on a treadmill?

Ruby_Ru

•4 years ago

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Consolidating!

First post-W9 run tonight and my plan was to keep running and see how it went. I followed the first mission of Zombies, Run! And that was mildly distracting,...

First post-W9 run tonight and my plan was to keep running and see how it went. I...

NorthWallsBoo

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

W7R1

I really thought I’d struggle with this one, it’s been really warm today and I just wasn’t feeling it, felt so under prepared, even nodded off on the sofa...

I really thought I’d struggle with this one, it’s been really warm today and I j...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Week 4 - Run 1 done!

So we bit the bullet and started week 4 on Friday. Two things shocked me about this: - I guess I finally found my pace as I felt this was the least difficult...

So we bit the bullet and started week 4 on Friday. Two things shocked me about t...

ReservoirJogs

Graduate•4 years ago

10 Replies

Week7 run 1

Did this this morning and for the first time since starting C25K I found it really tough ! I did finish it but the whole while I felt like my legs were extra...

Did this this morning and for the first time since starting C25K I found it real...

Suestudy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Long day running

‪Week 7 Run 3. Realised that the halfway pep talk and bell hadn’t gone, app had paused at 5mins 36. Did quick calculation based on songs played and reckon I...

‪Week 7 Run 3. Realised that the halfway pep talk and bell hadn’t gone, app had ...

ExpatMorrisonian

Graduate•4 years ago

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Technique tips

Having done 5 runs since graduation, I'm noticing how hard it is without encouragement along the way. I do have a couple of colleagues who are very supportive,...

Having done 5 runs since graduation, I'm noticing how hard it is without encoura...

Gmhmd1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2

Did this run today, four days late !! I’ve been putting it off because of the heat but made myself go today and I’m glad I did as I felt better having faced up...

Did this run today, four days late !! I’ve been putting it off because of the he...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Graduation Badge

I have graduated today I’ve run Week 9 Run 3 and completed the C25K. Please could I have my graduation badge? I’m super happy!!

I have graduated today I’ve run Week 9 Run 3 and completed the C25K. Please coul...

Amos49

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

I'm a C25K Graduate

I finished my last official run on Tuesday 26th May 2020. I am so happy about it and proud of myself for achieving this goal. It's been amazing and I look...

I finished my last official run on Tuesday 26th May 2020. I am so happy about it...

gnjones1975

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Consolidation not going well!

I think I’ve hit a bit of a wall! I knew it was going too well and looks like I did speak too soon. Consolidation Run 3 - not too bad but did slow to a walk...

I think I’ve hit a bit of a wall! I knew it was going too well and looks like I...

EPMcM

Graduate•4 years ago

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Music is the answer. W9 R2

I’ve been running to get some headspace during the lockdown and haven’t had any music on to give me time to think. Today I decided that I needed something...

I’ve been running to get some headspace during the lockdown and haven’t had any ...

Pol51

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Run 1 week 8

Run 1 week 8 done ✅ I didn’t know if I would get this far as I’ve been besieged with ankle problems which has progressively got worse and I’ve been having 2...

Run 1 week 8 done ✅ I didn’t know if I would get this far as I’ve been besieged...

Smurphorelly

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Not been able to run for over a week

I graduated C25K at the beginning of May started doing consolidating runs wasn’t doing to bad bit further but faster all going well. I went out Friday week...

I graduated C25K at the beginning of May started doing consolidating runs wasn’t...

Gramp

•4 years ago

3 Replies

3rd time lucky 🤞🏼

Hi All, So this will be the 3rd time that I'm starting couch to 5k... I managed to get to week 8 last Yr and then hurt my back and that put me out for...

Hi All, So this will be the 3rd time that I'm starting couch to 5k... I managed...

Ruby_Ru

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Running making me anxious and nervous

How can I stop feeling so anxious the night before my run. I've finished week 5 but have decided to do another couple of run 3's (20 minutes non stop run) as I...

How can I stop feeling so anxious the night before my run. I've finished week 5 ...

madeincroydon

•4 years ago

7 Replies

SUPER PROUD

I’ve just ran Week 8 Run 3 & graduated Couch to 5k...from a total non runner to running 5k during lockdown...I’m so happy I did this....Michael Johnson says...

I’ve just ran Week 8 Run 3 & graduated Couch to 5k...from a total non runner to ...

Amos49

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

WK3R5 + 16k Walk

I forgot to write this one yesterday but did week 3 for the 5th time. Completed it fully and with less bother this time, and at a faster pace. I am going to do...

I forgot to write this one yesterday but did week 3 for the 5th time. Completed ...

esmerice

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Yay - I made it

I just graduated- not 5k, but 30 mins non-stop running in 70 degrees of hot orchard! I am kaput but chuffed to have done it. Bring on next week when it gets...

I just graduated- not 5k, but 30 mins non-stop running in 70 degrees of hot orch...

Flatfendweller

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Of topic

I am at present stopped running as it was killing my knees. I have just started biking again after getting my bike back. I have just got a new seat, so comfy...

I am at present stopped running as it was killing my knees. I have just started ...

Carolsos

•4 years ago

2 Replies

HELP......Calves pain??

So strange I'm on wk6 R3 and Its the second time I have done this run..I just cant seem to complete it!! Its not that I'm too out of breath I feel good.. I'm...

So strange I'm on wk6 R3 and Its the second time I have done this run..I just ca...

Parkgirl

•4 years ago

7 Replies

W6R1 - help.

Hi all, my first time writing on here but have been following all these amazing posts for a while. I have finished Week 6 Run 1 yesterday and going onto Run 2...

Hi all, my first time writing on here but have been following all these amazing ...

emily789

Graduate•4 years ago

14 Replies

Aching calves...

Just done R1 W3. My calves really hurt during the 3mins run when I was walking more than running. please don't let this be a permanent pain, desperate to keep...

Just done R1 W3. My calves really hurt during the 3mins run when I was walking m...

RunningGiraffe

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

W7D2 done while out of town for work!

Well I ended up being sent out of town unexpectedly for work, for 2 weeks, and was so worried that this would derail my momentum! I’ve tried and quit many...

Well I ended up being sent out of town unexpectedly for work, for 2 weeks, and w...

Catwise

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Did It!

Completed Couch to 5k last Friday and am thrilled! I used to hate running and was the type of person who’d make sarky comments about runners but now I’m...

Completed Couch to 5k last Friday and am thrilled! I used to hate running and wa...

Shaggy48

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Week7 run3

I did it!.... yey, I'm so pleased with myself. And 4.25km..nearly at the 5km mark.. loving the new me. 😁😁

I did it!.... yey, I'm so pleased with myself. And 4.25km..nearly at the 5km ma...

Mumma65

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Sore knee

I have just finished week 7, run 2. But last week my knee started to feel a bit sore when I went for a run. I have bought new trainers, this is helping but...

I have just finished week 7, run 2. But last week my knee started to feel a bit ...

Battleborn

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Week 4

W7R2 ✅

Good evening

C25k treadmill?

Consolidating!

W7R1

Week 4 - Run 1 done!

Week7 run 1

Long day running

Technique tips

W8R2

Graduation Badge

I'm a C25K Graduate

Consolidation not going well!

Music is the answer. W9 R2

Run 1 week 8

Not been able to run for over a week

3rd time lucky 🤞🏼

Running making me anxious and nervous

SUPER PROUD

WK3R5 + 16k Walk

Yay - I made it

Of topic

HELP......Calves pain??

W6R1 - help.

Aching calves...

W7D2 done while out of town for work!

Did It!

Week7 run3

Sore knee

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