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Am I Really in Week 5?

Wk 5, R1 done. I felt so good at the end I ran for another minute! Heard though, R2 this week isn’t the same as R1 and I’m not peeking beforehand to scare me...

Wk 5, R1 done. I felt so good at the end I ran for another minute! Heard though,...

SB1724

•4 years ago

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Week 4!

Completed week 4 run three today!!!!! Not sure how I feel about week 5!😬

Pookie8

•4 years ago

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Start my 5k to 10 k tomorrow

Now rested from my 7 k run tomorrow with a app I start my Journey 5k to 10K so looking forward to it I must remember not to over do it

Now rested from my 7 k run tomorrow with a app I start my Journey 5k to 10K so ...

mandy167

•4 years ago

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School Boy Error and The Pancake Run

Two days ago I went out for a run. I was feeling good so upped the pace and maintained it. Just before the end if the running I was blowing a bit then felt...

Two days ago I went out for a run. I was feeling good so upped the pace and main...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anyone on Strava? Share your stories/profiles!

I need something to keep me motivated now I’m about to embark on W7 and a few social media likes always help. I’d also like to keep track of my improvement...

I need something to keep me motivated now I’m about to embark on W7 and a few so...

MattWFC

Graduate•4 years ago

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Knee pain

Wondering if anyone has had the same thing and can offer up any advice. I only made it to the end of week 2 and I hurt my knee. I didn’t feel any pain whilst...

Wondering if anyone has had the same thing and can offer up any advice. I only m...

Firsttimer362

•4 years ago

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W5R1 complete 😁🏃‍♀️

It was overcast and cold today which helped me along the run, I managed all of the runs and am looking forward to the next run on Thursday. Not sure how going...

It was overcast and cold today which helped me along the run, I managed all of t...

Needtoslim

Graduate•4 years ago

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Phew! W4r1 completed!

Today was really hard Going from 3-5 mins seemed really hard! Is this normal? ☹️

Mowtown2020

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

I’ve made it! Week 5 run 1 done and dusted! I Definitely feel I have made a lot of improvement since week 1! Bring on the next run!

I’ve made it! Week 5 run 1 done and dusted! I Definitely feel I have made a lot ...

ThatGingeRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3 done

I may be slow 2.67 miles but 7weeks ago I couldn’t manage 90 seconds !!! And... I’m loving it !!!!! I love the support and non judgmental comments on here.......

I may be slow 2.67 miles but 7weeks ago I couldn’t manage 90 seconds !!! And... ...

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 done!

Just completed the last run today and feeling chuffed! Without the lockdown, I would never have found the time or the excuse to try this! It really does work...

Just completed the last run today and feeling chuffed! Without the lockdown, I w...

MadameVelo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Months of trying

Finally after months of trying, I have finally managed 5k! It took me 44 mins but I have done it. Actually felt like I could have carried on but I had reached...

Finally after months of trying, I have finally managed 5k! It took me 44 mins b...

Nickyholmes

Graduate•4 years ago

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How many rest days is too many?

I completed WK6 R3 last Friday morning and had planned to do WK7 R1 on Sunday morning, but got bitten on my leg by some sort of insect in between runs. My leg...

I completed WK6 R3 last Friday morning and had planned to do WK7 R1 on Sunday mo...

Mr_Aardvark

•4 years ago

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C25k week 7 present to myself

Have been running for 6/7 weeks now. And at the start of week 7 it became apparent my 15 year old trainers cannot cut it on the longer runs (knee pains - foot...

Have been running for 6/7 weeks now. And at the start of week 7 it became appare...

Michrun

•4 years ago

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Two new running vests purchased

That gave me a boost. It’s the little things. Makes me believe I can do it (again) 😊

That gave me a boost. It’s the little things. Makes me believe I can do it (agai...

Cath075

Graduate•4 years ago

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Do I repeat week 3 run 3? Thanks for your thoughts!!

I just finished week 3 (yay me!). It was easier than run 2 and run 1. However the last run I couldn't do. I did it by forcing my legs onwards. This is way...

I just finished week 3 (yay me!). It was easier than run 2 and run 1. However th...

Dolphin-Girl

•4 years ago

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Cooling towels

Hi, after the few days of hot weather and making myself overheat and almost passing out! I followed someone’s advise from one of my previous posts about...

Hi, after the few days of hot weather and making myself overheat and almost pass...

Chewy73

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R1 done

A better run today, went even slower at the start and felt ok at the end, so kept going for a couple of extra minutes. So Sunday wasn’t a fluke!! Had to cope...

A better run today, went even slower at the start and felt ok at the end, so kep...

MMP175

Graduate•4 years ago

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MCL injury

So, my running has come to an abrupt halt for the time being. During the end of W2R3 I felt pain in my knee and had to stop. I followed the RICE instructions...

So, my running has come to an abrupt halt for the time being. During the end of ...

massagemum

•4 years ago

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Getting ready

After returning from my morning walk today I realised how foolish I was to attempt the C25k immediately after 7 week of our Spanish lockdown 🙈 Even walking up...

After returning from my morning walk today I realised how foolish I was to attem...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Wk6 run 3

Couldn't quite manage 25 min ,only did 23. Will try again thursday.

Jillb141

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK5 R1

WK5 R1 completed! Definitely feeling lighter and have toned up 🙌

vck-newton

•4 years ago

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Am I stupid for trying C25K for a mid-life crisis?

I blame the lockdown, most of my work is now from the shed (converted) or van. However my days are a lot more structured than normal, where I could be...

I blame the lockdown, most of my work is now from the shed (converted) or van. ...

Reggit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Food for running

So I'm on week 3 of couch to 5k, and I usually go an hour or so after I've woken up for my run. I always eat breakfast first Anyone got any suggestions on...

So I'm on week 3 of couch to 5k, and I usually go an hour or so after I've woken...

WackySoph1999

•4 years ago

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WK 5 R3 : drinking water works!

I completed wk 5 run 3 today which on my “program” was 30 min straight running. I was terrified before but it went really well. I’m fact it was the best...

I completed wk 5 run 3 today which on my “program” was 30 min straight running. ...

Ellieashbeckbeans

Graduate•4 years ago

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Keep on keeping on! Success is sweet!

After starting couch25k in March and graduating in April today I completed my first ever 5k run, and in under 45 minutes! I’m so happy and can’t believe I did...

After starting couch25k in March and graduating in April today I completed my fi...

Thinkweightlast

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 5 R1 done!

So it was slower than my usual pace but my legs were a tad tender and I didn't want to over do it and cause an injury, I just wanted to get the job done and...

So it was slower than my usual pace but my legs were a tad tender and I didn't w...

TallTeal2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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w6 r1 Couldn't finish

Well that was a bit of a shock! I think I ran the first 5 too fast so struggled in the middle 8 and actually couldn't finish the final 5. A bit disappointed in...

Well that was a bit of a shock! I think I ran the first 5 too fast so struggled ...

Cass746

Graduate•4 years ago

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3 stents, unfit , overweight, 61

I had 3 stents fitted a year or so ago. I am male, 61, unfit and overweight at 181 pounds, according to my BMI. Also I have to take beta blockers and statins...

I had 3 stents fitted a year or so ago. I am male, 61, unfit and overweight at ...

JohnnyReaction

•4 years ago

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Advice for route

Hi all could use your advice please... my house is in the middle of a road which runs across a hill. So when i get the the end of my road I either start up the...

Hi all could use your advice please... my house is in the middle of a road which...

Chicken1966

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Am I Really in Week 5?

Week 4!

Start my 5k to 10 k tomorrow

School Boy Error and The Pancake Run

Anyone on Strava? Share your stories/profiles!

Knee pain

W5R1 complete 😁🏃‍♀️

Phew! W4r1 completed!

Week 5 run 1

W7R3 done

Week 9 run 3 done!

Months of trying

How many rest days is too many?

C25k week 7 present to myself

Two new running vests purchased

Do I repeat week 3 run 3? Thanks for your thoughts!!

Cooling towels

W7R1 done

MCL injury

Getting ready

Wk6 run 3

WK5 R1

Am I stupid for trying C25K for a mid-life crisis?

Food for running

WK 5 R3 : drinking water works!

Keep on keeping on! Success is sweet!

Wk 5 R1 done!

w6 r1 Couldn't finish

3 stents, unfit , overweight, 61

Advice for route

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