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Running Trainers and Insoles

Hi there, I’m looking to start C25K. I’m struggling to find running trainers that I can wear with my specialist insoles? I’m a size 5.5 UK and I usually have...

Hi there, I’m looking to start C25K. I’m struggling to find running trainers tha...

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•4 years ago

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Finally did W4R1!

After years and multiple attempts at doing this programme of which the furthest I got to was week 3. I can now say I did W4R1!! It went smoothly as well, apart...

After years and multiple attempts at doing this programme of which the furthest ...

sjones1997

•4 years ago

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Week 5 done!

Completed week 5 this week- it was a bit scary with the 20 minute run but was surprisingly easy to do, really enjoyed it! Onto Week 6 Run 1 this morning!

Completed week 5 this week- it was a bit scary with the 20 minute run but was su...

Kharina

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 why was I apprehensive?

I’ve done it, and it was fine. Ok, the first few minutes are still not good, laboured breathing and hating it, but after that I settled into a slow jog and got...

I’ve done it, and it was fine. Ok, the first few minutes are still not good, lab...

IslandSlogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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Lady j week 4

Iv just finished week 4 and really enjoyed it. I just wanted to know my distance was 2.1 miles was ok?? I also tried to run faster on last minute am I a snail...

Iv just finished week 4 and really enjoyed it. I just wanted to know my distance...

LadyCDJ

Graduate•4 years ago

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That was just lovely

We hoped if we went a bit earlier than usual there would be less people and there were until we hit the sea front There was a little sand by the waves so i...

We hoped if we went a bit earlier than usual there would be less people and ther...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Calf muscle tightness and pain

Week 3 day 1. I Was running well until 2 minutes into the final 3 minute run - my calf muscles so tight and in a lot of pain I had to stop. I stretch...

Week 3 day 1. I Was running well until 2 minutes into the final 3 minute run - m...

CrazyJoy

•4 years ago

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W8R1

Completed the first run of week 8 and ran 3.7km in the 28 mins. Don’t think I’m going to make the 5km in week 9. Anyone else struggling with speed of running?

Completed the first run of week 8 and ran 3.7km in the 28 mins. Don’t think I’m ...

Dobbo57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk2 R1

Oh boy that was tough... didnt give I and look a sweaty mess and did it... so pleased with myself. Never thought 30 secs more could be so long.... forgot...

Oh boy that was tough... didnt give I and look a sweaty mess and did it... so...

Bacardigirl55

•4 years ago

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Over again

I did week one twice because there was no way I could do week two. This morning I have finished week two, but I have a feeling I'm not going to be able to do...

I did week one twice because there was no way I could do week two. This mornin...

Lovedogs3

•4 years ago

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W9 R2 lurking thanks

Wowza, after 3 attempts at Couch to 5k over a year period, it looks like tomorrow could be my graduation day 🎉. Previous attempts have been foiled by feet...

Wowza, after 3 attempts at Couch to 5k over a year period, it looks like tomorro...

NorthernPinklady

•4 years ago

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You are all amazing!!

I just want to quickly acknowledge everyone on this forum! I have only just started week 2 but I honestly don't think I would have even made it this far...

I just want to quickly acknowledge everyone on this forum! I have only just star...

Lola2010

•4 years ago

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W7R2

Brain is now definitely waking me up to run, rather than me running because I woke up. Come on brain, it's the weekend, 5 am is not fair! Good run though,...

Brain is now definitely waking me up to run, rather than me running because I wo...

WearsTheFoxHat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 done, but not feeling too hopeful for next week

So I've completed Wk 2, but the last run I've had to slow down a bit due to just not feeling great. I think my nutrition and hydration has gone out the window...

So I've completed Wk 2, but the last run I've had to slow down a bit due to just...

RunnerKeenBean

•4 years ago

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Week 1.......Done

Just got home from W1R3, on a bright and sunny Saturday morning. All feels good so far, breathing is fine, legs a bit heavy at the start but I’m putting that...

Just got home from W1R3, on a bright and sunny Saturday morning. All feels good...

bradders0807

Graduate•4 years ago

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Educating Enid - Seek pleasure from the quieter things in life, if running isn't an option.

My inner Enid and I will have to learn to seek pleasure in smaller and quieter things as running isn't an option for the next 6 - 8 weeks. Pride comes before...

My inner Enid and I will have to learn to seek pleasure in smaller and quieter t...

Nilsam

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 - a bit rubbish

Feeling a bit rubbish after that run. Me and my dog tried a different route today but wish I hadn’t, lots of people and dogs meant lots of stopping and moving...

Feeling a bit rubbish after that run. Me and my dog tried a different route toda...

ANewLu

Graduate•4 years ago

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Flipping Ligaments!

Feeling a little frustrated and low. Started the Couch to 5k programme 4 weeks ago. On my third run week one, did something in and around my knee. Had lots of...

Feeling a little frustrated and low. Started the Couch to 5k programme 4 weeks a...

Stationary

•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Completed last night a bit wet and windy, I must be mad doing this as 4 weeks ago I thought I’d never do this! Enjoying it though, think it’s helped during...

Completed last night a bit wet and windy, I must be mad doing this as 4 weeks ag...

Mr_CouchPotato

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still determined

Well I started my run with Skye at 6.30am this morning was doing well when after about 5mins I tried to change the song track on my phone keep running as was...

Well I started my run with Skye at 6.30am this morning was doing well when after...

Footsy

•4 years ago

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A few minor aches

Just finished Wk2 run 1. Struggling with a bit of back ache in muscles I haven’t used for years so took an extra rest day between week 1 and 2. Will see how...

Just finished Wk2 run 1. Struggling with a bit of back ache in muscles I haven’...

Iamaki74

Graduate•4 years ago

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Leg pain

Went to do 3rd run of week 2. On second run stint I got a pain just below my calf muscle stopping me running It has happened before Any ideas what is...

Went to do 3rd run of week 2. On second run stint I got a pain just below my ca...

Shinerwright

•4 years ago

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OMG! I did it!! I Graduated!!

Never thought this programme would work for me - running in the past always gave me a stitch and I couldn't get the breathing right, but thanks to C25K and the...

Never thought this programme would work for me - running in the past always gave...

VickyJT

Graduate•4 years ago

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Trainers

Hello all, I am yet to go on couch to 5k journey. I am preparing for it, most important thing- What trainer brand or trainers would you recommend from your...

Hello all, I am yet to go on couch to 5k journey. I am preparing for it, most im...

aaish09

•4 years ago

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The dreaded run...

It was Week 5 Run 3 today and it went surprisingly well... I managed to complete the route section I have been doing in the 20 minutes as opposed to the longer...

It was Week 5 Run 3 today and it went surprisingly well... I managed to complete...

Justlikeverybodyelse

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

Did this yesterday but forgot to post! I found it a bit of a struggle to be honest. I started off okay, and eventually heard I’d only been running for 5...

Did this yesterday but forgot to post! I found it a bit of a struggle to be hone...

EPMcM

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 R3 ✅

Just completed R3 tonight only one in the park. Just me and two foxes 🦊. As Laura says you have already put in all the hard work to get here so you can do...

Just completed R3 tonight only one in the park. Just me and two foxes 🦊. As L...

SandraY1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 loved it!

I couldn’t do my run yesterday due to a bit of an upset tummy, so off I went today a little bit earlier than usual. I have to say I absolutely loved this run!...

I couldn’t do my run yesterday due to a bit of an upset tummy, so off I went tod...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

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Keeping going! Week 7 in the can

A few weeks since my (latest) restart and this morning I got out early before work to finish week 7. Feeling strong and really enjoying making the most of time...

A few weeks since my (latest) restart and this morning I got out early before wo...

Chocs_away

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6 R3 💪

Hitting this tomorrow morning, strangely excited hate the days off I’ll let u know how I get on.

Hitting this tomorrow morning, strangely excited hate the days off I’ll let u ...

D1311

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Running Trainers and Insoles

Finally did W4R1!

Week 5 done!

W5R3 why was I apprehensive?

Lady j week 4

That was just lovely

Calf muscle tightness and pain

W8R1

Wk2 R1

Over again

W9 R2 lurking thanks

You are all amazing!!

W7R2

Week 2 done, but not feeling too hopeful for next week

Week 1.......Done

Educating Enid - Seek pleasure from the quieter things in life, if running isn't an option.

W6R2 - a bit rubbish

Flipping Ligaments!

Week 4 Run 1

Still determined

A few minor aches

Leg pain

OMG! I did it!! I Graduated!!

Trainers

The dreaded run...

Week 7 Run 2

W5 R3 ✅

Week 7 Run 2 loved it!

Keeping going! Week 7 in the can

Wk6 R3 💪

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