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How to Run in the Heat

It's very simple. Make hydration your priority more than ever. Wear bright colour loose clothes, dark colours absorb the heat. Hydrate properly. Run early,...

It's very simple. Make hydration your priority more than ever. Wear bright colou...

mrrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woohoo!! Wk6 r3

Can’t quite believe I did it! I struggled to run for the first 60 second run on wk1 and I’m amazed how far I’ve come! Always wanted to run but never really...

Can’t quite believe I did it! I struggled to run for the first 60 second run on ...

Mrs-pickles

Graduate•4 years ago

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Shielding Couch to 5k

I am following the C25K condensed version ap where all my running is indoors. I Jog on the spot for the running element and walk high-knees to keep my HR up. I...

I am following the C25K condensed version ap where all my running is indoors. I ...

SlimmingEagle

•4 years ago

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W2 R2 Sore calves, ankles and shin

Hi everyone, I’m on w2 r2 and ever since after the first run my lower legs are so sore. I’m taking a rest day in between, Stretching before and after, am...

Hi everyone, I’m on w2 r2 and ever since after the first run my lower legs are s...

Sorelegs321

•4 years ago

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Week 7 complete!

So the step from 25 to 28 minutes! I’m so relieved to stop at 25 minutes I’m not sure I have another 3 minutes in me 😂 One rest day tomorrow then we’ll see....

So the step from 25 to 28 minutes! I’m so relieved to stop at 25 minutes I’m not...

Helenmichellej

•4 years ago

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Wk2r3

Feeling great after today's run after reading a lot of posts on here I looked at the Japanese running technique and applied that to today's run really worked...

Feeling great after today's run after reading a lot of posts on here I looked at...

Tipee

Graduate•4 years ago

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Struggle to build up speed

I done week 6 2nd week I've done it and done the 25 minute run and I only covered a mile and half my aim is to hear the words walk now well done you've...

I done week 6 2nd week I've done it and done the 25 minute run and I only covere...

dolcie06

•4 years ago

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Wk7run1 still attempting

After posting earlier in the week and having some great replies of encouragement and advice ugh would give you an update 😂 After a couple days rest since last...

After posting earlier in the week and having some great replies of encouragement...

Morv1609

•4 years ago

1 Reply

10K trainer by C25K vs 10K runner

Hi guys, Today I’ve just graduated from the C25K app and I’m feeling great! So now.. I’ve read the follow up article, the consolidation program and all the...

Hi guys, Today I’ve just graduated from the C25K app and I’m feeling great! S...

Marzia1987

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3 cokpleted

Just completed R3W6. Needed to have a word with myself a few times to keep going but smashed it (apart from someone stopping me to ask for directions 😡)....

Just completed R3W6. Needed to have a word with myself a few times to keep going...

RAH1

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Graduated on my last run- first 5k today!

Only just found this section on consolidation runs! Whoops - I ran for 34 mins today to get to 5k. First one solo without c25k. For someone who hated running,...

Only just found this section on consolidation runs! Whoops - I ran for 34 mins t...

Wrenage

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 I’m coming to get you

Repeated week 4 and moving on to week 5 tomorrow, feeling apprehensive but motivated 🏃‍♀️

Repeated week 4 and moving on to week 5 tomorrow, feeling apprehensive but motiv...

RebelR

•4 years ago

1 Reply

42 Years old - 6ft 2" - 23 St - W1 R1

Oh my gosh..... I followed this plan 8 years ago, and did really well, but fell back into old ways following an injury. I posted last night that I was going to...

Oh my gosh..... I followed this plan 8 years ago, and did really well, but fell ...

Sedge

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3- completed✅

Quite enjoyed this last run. Didn’t manage to get up as early as I intended so it was the warmest I’ve run. Nice cool breeze in my face on the outward run but...

Quite enjoyed this last run. Didn’t manage to get up as early as I intended so i...

MMP175

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wow 5K complete!

Completed Week 9 Run 2 this morning and decided to continue after the 30 minutes to try and achieve the 5k. I actually managed the 5K in 35m, I’m so pleased...

Completed Week 9 Run 2 this morning and decided to continue after the 30 minutes...

Cuppa242

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Wk5 Run2

Just finished above and next one is no breaks! No problem with breathing but pace 12:39 so won’t get to 5k currently by week 9. How have others “gently”...

Just finished above and next one is no breaks! No problem with breathing but pac...

Joggingbottom

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 completed

Morning guys. Yaaaaaay I have done it so happy to have completed c25k. At week I would never of thought I would be able to run for 30 mins without walking. Ive...

Morning guys. Yaaaaaay I have done it so happy to have completed c25k. At week I...

Natedog1805

Graduate•4 years ago

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One left

Yes despite the warm weather I’ve manage 2nd 30 min run. One left. This one seemed easier still only just getting to 4K but wow it’s amazing.

Yes despite the warm weather I’ve manage 2nd 30 min run. One left. This one seem...

Verdemar

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wow week 7!

I’ve recently been getting really bad shin splints so I decided to take a week off and do my couch to 5k everyday on a stationary exercise bike which was...

I’ve recently been getting really bad shin splints so I decided to take a week o...

Ellliesmithh

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Consolidation run 4

I don’t usually write much on social media but this forum is so supportive and helpful I thought I’d share my little experience. . I hope I’m in the right...

I don’t usually write much on social media but this forum is so supportive and h...

June441

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 done!

I can't quite belive it, especially after having to repeat the pesky w6,r1 but I have completed week 7. No where near 5k but hit 3.7k which I am pleased with...

I can't quite belive it, especially after having to repeat the pesky w6,r1 but I...

Cass746

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3

Yayyyyy finished this although it was a bit of a plod going around incredibly I got to 30 mins and kept going !! First time doing that - I stopped at 32 mins...

Yayyyyy finished this although it was a bit of a plod going around incredibly I ...

Eveb1

Graduate•4 years ago

25 Replies

Week 8 Run 2

Week 8 Run 2 I decided on a new route which was alot more hilly than my flatter usual run. Legs are killing today but I ran the same distance as I did on week...

Week 8 Run 2 I decided on a new route which was alot more hilly than my flatter ...

MrChicken

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Week 1 Run 2 done

Well, this might sound crazy but i was dreading this ! i did run 1 on tuesday and it went fine but i suffered afterwards with very sore thighs throughout most...

Well, this might sound crazy but i was dreading this ! i did run 1 on tuesday an...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Today is Day 1

Day 1 for me, haven’t run for years (approx 12) as never really embraced it.

Foodie2020

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 done and DUSTED my friends 😅

Went out to clear my head, unconvinced I would complete the run but determined to give it a go. It was hard but not as hard as I expected. I started to feel...

Went out to clear my head, unconvinced I would complete the run but determined ...

ChampGran

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 run 1...loved it!

I have been looking forward to this run since the start if week 4 (I know weird right!) Well I got up admittedly not as excited about it as I had been the last...

I have been looking forward to this run since the start if week 4 (I know weird ...

Broken_halo

•4 years ago

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Graduated - from zero to hero!

One cold morning nine weeks ago I decided to start C25K - now look at me! So proud that I have gone from no exercise whatsoever to 90 minutes of running a...

One cold morning nine weeks ago I decided to start C25K - now look at me! So pro...

Wonderdust

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Got up and did it

After feeling disappointed with myself yesterday for not being motivated enough to run I got up at 7.30, woke my daughter and off we went. Wk5 run 2 complete....

After feeling disappointed with myself yesterday for not being motivated enough ...

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

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Time to buy a new watch! Any advice? 😊

My old Charge 2 Fit Bit has succumbed to the flaw of cracked screen. They have offered me 25% of a Charge 3 but not the off the new Charge 4 with GPS. But, I...

My old Charge 2 Fit Bit has succumbed to the flaw of cracked screen. They have o...

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

How to Run in the Heat

Woohoo!! Wk6 r3

Shielding Couch to 5k

W2 R2 Sore calves, ankles and shin

Week 7 complete!

Wk2r3

Struggle to build up speed

Wk7run1 still attempting

10K trainer by C25K vs 10K runner

W6R3 cokpleted

Graduated on my last run- first 5k today!

Week 5 I’m coming to get you

42 Years old - 6ft 2" - 23 St - W1 R1

Week 9 Run 3- completed✅

Wow 5K complete!

Wk5 Run2

Week 9 completed

One left

Wow week 7!

Consolidation run 4

Week 7 done!

Week 9 Run 3

Week 8 Run 2

Week 1 Run 2 done

Today is Day 1

Week 7 Run 1 done and DUSTED my friends 😅

Week 5 run 1...loved it!

Graduated - from zero to hero!

Got up and did it

Time to buy a new watch! Any advice? 😊

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