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W6 R2 a bit of an achievement today

Last night I had a really bad night with a sick headache, so only got 3 hours sleep, but still decided to go and run. Glad I did, it wasn’t the easiest, but I...

Last night I had a really bad night with a sick headache, so only got 3 hours sl...

IslandSlogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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Didn't finish today

Week 4 run had to stop today because I was getting calf pain and didn't wan't to injure myself there is always next time to finish 😊

Week 4 run had to stop today because I was getting calf pain and didn't wan't to...

Becca_XX

•4 years ago

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W3R2

Really getting into the swing of it now, can feel my stamina getting better with each run ☺️

Really getting into the swing of it now, can feel my stamina getting better with...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie here!

Hi everyone. I just wanted to say hello. I started the C25K a couple of days ago and have just completed second run on week one. I have to say I’m really...

Hi everyone. I just wanted to say hello. I started the C25K a couple of days ago...

RunningNewbie78

•4 years ago

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Is there only one standard couch to 5K plan? Newbie runner a bit confused.

I’m currently on W5 R2 of couch 2 5K using the “Run 5K” app. I like the app okay but don’t love it. The only issue is that my runs don’t seem to be the same...

I’m currently on W5 R2 of couch 2 5K using the “Run 5K” app. I like the app okay...

Ellieashbeckbeans

Graduate•4 years ago

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Does anyone run everyday?

Hi! I've been running every other day up until now, I've just started week 7, my body feels fine after a few aches early on. Was just wondering if it's ok to...

Hi! I've been running every other day up until now, I've just started week 7, my...

JogOn2020

•4 years ago

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First outdoor run

This evening was the first run I have done outside. All went well forgot my road is on a slight incline and ended coming up. My pace was up to what I have...

This evening was the first run I have done outside. All went well forgot my road...

Gramp

•4 years ago

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Help! Calf pain won’t stop!

I’ve been doing C25K for 6 weeks now and my calf pain started at week 2 and won’t stop. I was wondering if anyone has experienced the same and knows any...

I’ve been doing C25K for 6 weeks now and my calf pain started at week 2 and won’...

JacksonFrodo

•4 years ago

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W5R2

Just completed the second run of week 5 and I wanted to track my progress because I dreaded the thought of running any longer than 5 minutes but here I am !!...

Just completed the second run of week 5 and I wanted to track my progress becaus...

Atabair

•4 years ago

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The Logic Behind Week 5 Run 3

Hi all! I’m a bit of a lurker here and have been reading different posts as I’ve got through the weeks - thank you for all the hints and tips along the way!...

Hi all! I’m a bit of a lurker here and have been reading different posts as I’ve...

Carrie_1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 has arrived and 1st run complete....🏃🏼😃

Hi everybody Just a little post after my first run of week 9 and to echo my last post about how the weeks 1-8 are correct and fantastic preparation to reach...

Hi everybody Just a little post after my first run of week 9 and to echo my last...

Tootall69

•4 years ago

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W7 R1

I was dreading this today and almost talked myself out of it but I’m so glad I did it!

I was dreading this today and almost talked myself out of it but I’m so glad I d...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R2

I should have gone later tonight when it cooled down but after missing yesterday, I was eager to get out again. First time out in some new trainers today which...

I should have gone later tonight when it cooled down but after missing yesterday...

Hayleigh268

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run 3 week 2 done!

Hello everyone I hope you're well? Completed run 3 of week of week 2, it was tough near the end of last 90 sec run but I did it and I'm still alive!looking...

Hello everyone I hope you're well? Completed run 3 of week of week 2, it was tou...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’ve done it (again!!)

Feeling super happy right now. I’ve just graduated (for the second time!!) My first C25k graduated in September last year, the we relocated to California and...

Feeling super happy right now. I’ve just graduated (for the second time!!) My fi...

Nicky_F

Graduate•4 years ago

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Increase Pace

Hello I’m struggling to increase my pace. Completed C25k and want to increase my pace slightly but can’t seem to gage it correctly and am constantly hitting...

Hello I’m struggling to increase my pace. Completed C25k and want to increase m...

Jujitzu

•4 years ago

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Struggling uphill

I live in an area where there is very little flat ground so will always encounter an incline (I avoid the actual hills) today I completed Wk 5 Run 1 and the...

I live in an area where there is very little flat ground so will always encounte...

Daisy-runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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What time do you like running?

What time does everyone like running? I go between 6.30pm and 7.30pm :)

Becca_XX

•4 years ago

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W1 R3

Just after advice please. I started C25K on Saturday and did my second run on Monday, I aim to do my 3rd run this afternoon (Wednesday) but then realistically...

Just after advice please. I started C25K on Saturday and did my second run on Mo...

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk3 R2 - music 🎧 fail!

And what’s difference not having tunes makes... but I still did it, on track and if Garmin is to be believed slightly better overall time wise although I know...

And what’s difference not having tunes makes... but I still did it, on track and...

Mar1a

•4 years ago

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Running Shoes

Has anyone got any suggestions what what running shoes to buy? I am just a beginner (did W2R2 today) and have got some old running shoes that need replacing....

Has anyone got any suggestions what what running shoes to buy? I am just a begi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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week 7 run 2

pretty shaky start got a bit or rythm going half way and finished strong bring on W7R3

pretty shaky start got a bit or rythm going half way and finished strong bring o...

Target321

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Wow that was close. Did the run this morning and felt ok. Was about 10sec per km quicker than my last run but my calf’s got so close to cramping on the 5 min...

Wow that was close. Did the run this morning and felt ok. Was about 10sec per k...

Quackquackquack

Graduate•4 years ago

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First off-programme run

First graduate run and, despite no changes to my usual routine (other than no soothing words of encouragement from MJ), strangely it did feel different. But...

First graduate run and, despite no changes to my usual routine (other than no so...

Red-on-the-move

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 R3

I did it! Thrilled. Also I managed to complete the 5k just under 30mins at 29:44 so very happy. Am now an official graduate! Hope to continue running as it...

I did it! Thrilled. Also I managed to complete the 5k just under 30mins at 29:...

hilly191

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4

Started week 4 today, was a bit worried at the beginning but run went well!

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

If any one had told me 2 weeks ago that I could have completed this morning’s run I would never have believed them .... I am so pleased with myself ... Oh, And...

If any one had told me 2 weeks ago that I could have completed this morning’s ru...

Maisie63

•4 years ago

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I am starting to enjoy running

W6R2 complete today which I believe is the last of the shorter times with a break. Apart from the First 3 minutes I really feel good I suppose that’s just my...

W6R2 complete today which I believe is the last of the shorter times with a brea...

amaclennan

•4 years ago

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WK 2 R1-Groin ache.

So on my last run last week I felt a bit of an ache in the groin (right side), think I may have done it going off a curb to avoid a cable across the path. When...

So on my last run last week I felt a bit of an ache in the groin (right side), t...

Baggaz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Another setback - back to Week 3

Another week, another stumbling block. Having being stopped three times due to illness since I began this back in March, 10 days ago I suffered spinal pain...

Another week, another stumbling block. Having being stopped three times due to i...

charswee

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

W6 R2 a bit of an achievement today

Didn't finish today

W3R2

Newbie here!

Is there only one standard couch to 5K plan? Newbie runner a bit confused.

Does anyone run everyday?

First outdoor run

Help! Calf pain won’t stop!

W5R2

The Logic Behind Week 5 Run 3

Week 9 has arrived and 1st run complete....🏃🏼😃

W7 R1

W2R2

Run 3 week 2 done!

I’ve done it (again!!)

Increase Pace

Struggling uphill

What time do you like running?

W1 R3

Wk3 R2 - music 🎧 fail!

Running Shoes

week 7 run 2

Week 7 run 1

First off-programme run

Wk9 R3

Week 4

Week 6 Run 3

I am starting to enjoy running

WK 2 R1-Groin ache.

Another setback - back to Week 3

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