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It's not a good sign....

When you are so sweaty that you are struggling to get your gear on before you even set out! 🥵🥵🥵. 06.30 , 19°C. This does not bode well. I even ran in...

When you are so sweaty that you are struggling to get your gear on before you ...

Jell6

Graduate•4 years ago

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Starting week 9 - wow I’ve run 30 mins 🤩

Just finished the first 30 min run - I feel sort of overwhelmed and amazed by my progress over the previous weeks. I’m buzzing with this fantastic achievement...

Just finished the first 30 min run - I feel sort of overwhelmed and amazed by my...

Dreambird

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1

started W9 this morning got to 4 mins before the end and then had a sharp shooting pain in my right calf Could complete the run!!! How long do I leave it...

started W9 this morning got to 4 mins before the end and then had a sharp shooti...

Famalan

•4 years ago

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Wk9 Run 3 complete

Starting this process during lockdown has been one of the most rewarding experiences. I have tried and failed so many times. Thank you for all the support....

Starting this process during lockdown has been one of the most rewarding experie...

Fotaffy

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 R1 Done

Well here I am very proud of myself today as I have just bossed the first run of W5 it felt really good and I can tell a difference as I’m recovering faster...

Well here I am very proud of myself today as I have just bossed the first run of...

SMD13

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Oops

Week 9 Run 1. Been running with some pain since first started but managing ok and feeling better for it. Saw the physio and she said it was the piriformis...

Week 9 Run 1. Been running with some pain since first started but managing ok an...

Grumpypete

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R ?

After an unintentional 3 week break from running and advice from the good folk on this forum, I went back out this morning. Just did my warm up walk, then ran,...

After an unintentional 3 week break from running and advice from the good folk o...

IslandSlogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 now!

Who would have thought I could run for 25 mins! Had Runkeeper on which showed a distance of 2.16 miles, I could not even run for a minute, 7 weeks ago! To all...

Who would have thought I could run for 25 mins! Had Runkeeper on which showed a ...

LVLady

•4 years ago

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Finding the pace

I have completed the C25K and have “run” for 30 mins every other day since, But I always really struggle with the first 10 mins especially finding my pace ( I...

I have completed the C25K and have “run” for 30 mins every other day since, But ...

Djphotography

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk1 run 1 ;)

Just started...my first run in my old sneakers hehe. 9pm was actually awesome. Not too hot and the park was almost empty.

Just started...my first run in my old sneakers hehe. 9pm was actually awesome. N...

happyseal

Graduate•4 years ago

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June consolidation: more runs but dodgy foot returned

I did a run on Sunday & yesterday morning early and now my odd foot pain is back. Previously it went away when I rested and exercised my ankle so I suspect...

I did a run on Sunday & yesterday morning early and now my odd foot pain is back...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated again!

Evening. I just graduated again on c25k as I was struggling after stopping for a few months due to a bad knee. Question I have is I have since been for a 30...

Evening. I just graduated again on c25k as I was struggling after stopping for a...

Simba77

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Thanks

Thanks for all the likes and replies.Everybody is so encouraging.Ran first consolidation run today.Borrowed a fitbit and ran 5K.in 35 mins 02 secs.Hope to...

Thanks for all the likes and replies.Everybody is so encouraging.Ran first conso...

carlo20

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Where’s my graduation badge gone?

My graduation badge was with me for a short time and then it vanished? Tinytears60 had a badge that didn’t belong to her earlier.....bet that was mine ! Can...

My graduation badge was with me for a short time and then it vanished? Tinytears...

Couchphoenix

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2 R2

Completed week 2, run 2 today. I felt better than week 2 run 1 thank god! Legs still felt heavy, does that feeling ever go away? 😂

Completed week 2, run 2 today. I felt better than week 2 run 1 thank god! Legs s...

AM2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R1...2nd time's a charm

Hi all, I downloaded the C25K app about a month ago and completed one run. My hips hurt like heck and were so sore for the rest of the week, I didn't bother...

Hi all, I downloaded the C25K app about a month ago and completed one run. My hi...

gr8p

•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 12 ✅

How warm? 21 degrees at 8pm! Another long day at work! Quick change & out the door! Didn’t bother setting my 30 minute timer, I just picked a shorter route...

How warm? 21 degrees at 8pm! Another long day at work! Quick change & out the ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Running in hot weather!

So today I completed week 6 run 2. I waited until 7.30pm so it was cooler. It was still really warm. I struggled. Do any of you take some water with you in...

So today I completed week 6 run 2. I waited until 7.30pm so it was cooler. It wa...

C1984

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1 done - Yipee!

Is there a more beautiful place to run this evening?

clairelouiserunner

•4 years ago

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What's the best way to improve running performance whilst avoiding injuries? Week 9 Run 2 and having to take a break...

A few weeks ago my left shin began to hurt, this pain lessened however during week 9 it got quite bad again so I've decided to take 1-2 weeks off. I think my...

A few weeks ago my left shin began to hurt, this pain lessened however during we...

lilac_97

Graduate•4 years ago

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Is warm up walk necessary after graduating?

I was just wondering do you still do the warm up walk after graduating?? I'm back to work and finding time to run is tricky, it would be nice to be able to...

I was just wondering do you still do the warm up walk after graduating?? I'm bac...

Daisy-runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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The heat!!

I posted on Monday saying I had just restarted having taken a break through the lockdown. I reached week 8. I completed the dreaded (but REALLY not that bad)...

I posted on Monday saying I had just restarted having taken a break through the ...

40mB7

•4 years ago

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Week 5 day 2 - gutted

Week 5 day 1 completed and felt really good, but day 2 I got through the first 8mim and walk ok but on the second 8mins got as far as over 4 mins then had to...

Week 5 day 1 completed and felt really good, but day 2 I got through the first ...

Yolus

•4 years ago

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A fool in the mid-day sun?

A mad fool in the mid-day sun! I’m not a good runner at all and am slowly making progress through the course. I completed W4R2 yesterday but due to one thing...

A mad fool in the mid-day sun! I’m not a good runner at all and am slowly making...

030961

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anyone Use Pre Workout Powder Drinks ?

Does anyone use a pre-workout powder drink? And if so do you have any recommendations for a good and safe one to use?

Does anyone use a pre-workout powder drink? And if so do you have any recommenda...

Couchphoenix

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK6 done!!

So happy to have completed WK6 early this morning!! Again the first half was tough, but it became easier as it went on. So great to have got this far and...

So happy to have completed WK6 early this morning!! Again the first half was tou...

Basil_Cosmo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Vascular surgery experience

Need make contact with people who have had vascular surgery. Dr has has suggested vascular leg bypass. Many questions. Many fears One month to decide Any...

Need make contact with people who have had vascular surgery. Dr has has suggest...

kmaczko

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Week 9 run 3

It’s gonna be really hot tomorrow and that’s when I should do my last run, would it be cheating to do it inside on a treadmill ? I did start this on one

It’s gonna be really hot tomorrow and that’s when I should do my last run, would...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2 R1

Well that’s the first run of week 2 completed 😀 I think I must of been mad going out in this heat today but if I don’t stick to the plan I will start finding...

Well that’s the first run of week 2 completed 😀 I think I must of been mad goin...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 Run 3 Done!

I did my final run on Monday, 30 minutes with out stopping and ran about 3.2km. Maybe the next target should be to try to run 5km non stop. I should be...

I did my final run on Monday, 30 minutes with out stopping and ran about 3.2km. ...

Rhoda56

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

It's not a good sign....

Starting week 9 - wow I’ve run 30 mins 🤩

W9R1

Wk9 Run 3 complete

W5 R1 Done

Week 9 Oops

W9R ?

Week 7 now!

Finding the pace

Wk1 run 1 ;)

June consolidation: more runs but dodgy foot returned

Graduated again!

Thanks

Where’s my graduation badge gone?

W2 R2

W1R1...2nd time's a charm

Consolidation Run 12 ✅

Running in hot weather!

W6R1 done - Yipee!

What's the best way to improve running performance whilst avoiding injuries? Week 9 Run 2 and having to take a break...

Is warm up walk necessary after graduating?

The heat!!

Week 5 day 2 - gutted

A fool in the mid-day sun?

Anyone Use Pre Workout Powder Drinks ?

WK6 done!!

Vascular surgery experience

Week 9 run 3

W2 R1

Week 9 Run 3 Done!

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