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Just for the record

Those of you out running in this heat are absolutely bonkers 😂 I’m sat relaxing on the sofa undoing all last night’s hard work with a bowl of ice cream, with...

Those of you out running in this heat are absolutely bonkers 😂 I’m sat relaxing...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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10 Ways that running changes your mind and brain

Interesting article ! https://digest.bps.org.uk/2017/04/19/10-ways-that-running-changes-your-mind-and-brain

Interesting article ! https://digest.bps.org.uk/2017/04/19/10-ways-that-running-...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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5K or 30 minutes?

Hi guys, I’ve been running regularly every other day since graduating at the end of May. But on a good day I can achieve 4.7 km (only managed this twice) most...

Hi guys, I’ve been running regularly every other day since graduating at the end...

Evi2020

•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 5 - fab early run got to 5k!!!

Longer than 30 mins, but a lovely slow and steady 5k at last 🥳👊🍾👍🥂👌😁 I would not have been able to do that 3 months ago!!! Thanks C25K and this lovely...

Longer than 30 mins, but a lovely slow and steady 5k at last 🥳👊🍾👍🥂👌😁 I wo...

Acedimon

Graduate•4 years ago

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Advice wanted ref shoes

Hi, I don’t know anything about running and have ordered some running shoes online. I ordered 6 t try on. 4 fit. The question I have is about the Asics shoes...

Hi, I don’t know anything about running and have ordered some running shoes onl...

TopCat22

•4 years ago

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What have you done that's made you feel like a runner?

... Apart from the actual running! I've got to w8 and I'm rapidly becoming more and more obsessed with running. I always thought that I just wasn't the type...

... Apart from the actual running! I've got to w8 and I'm rapidly becoming more...

RunRabbitRun40

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 Run 3 supposed to be tomorrow!

So I'm nearly there, one run to go.. However the weather forecast has it as the hottest day of the year.. I normally run before lunch or before dinner, before...

So I'm nearly there, one run to go.. However the weather forecast has it as the ...

Mike_BMB

Graduate•4 years ago

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Nearly there

I’ve started to run now – who would believe?! The couch to 5K App, but it’s not such a breeze I’ve followed the training and progressed with each run, But to...

I’ve started to run now – who would believe?! The couch to 5K App, but it’s not ...

Steptowin

•4 years ago

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Took a break, need motivation!

I took a break from running after W5R2 because I didn’t feel like I was going to be able to do the third run. Has anybody got any advice how I can push past...

I took a break from running after W5R2 because I didn’t feel like I was going to...

DM05

•4 years ago

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Blah Blah Blah

Absolutely scorching out, podcast malfunctioned and I wanted to give up seven minutes in so I did a few of those recommended 'Just run till you get to the lamp...

Absolutely scorching out, podcast malfunctioned and I wanted to give up seven mi...

ninky3

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 started! First fall!

Oh my goodness what a nightmare! Started week 8 today and right at the end of my first Km I was accosted by two spaniels one I saw and avoided (as it was...

Oh my goodness what a nightmare! Started week 8 today and right at the end of m...

BowlingT

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8

Today was hot 🥵 two runs completed this week. I have come to the realisation that at the end of week 9 I probably still wont be running 5k as i am so slow...

Today was hot 🥵 two runs completed this week. I have come to the realisation t...

Scouselass

•4 years ago

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Food intake with c25k?

Hello A very helpful reply to a previous question has raised the query of food intake during the c25k program (I unexpectedly struggled with one of the runs)....

Hello A very helpful reply to a previous question has raised the query of food i...

Chokka

Graduate•4 years ago

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Nearly there....

W9R1 done! Only achieved 3.2k, but am so excited that it looks like I will achieve my goal. I know this is said a lot, but if I can do this you can too! I am...

W9R1 done! Only achieved 3.2k, but am so excited that it looks like I will achie...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Wk8r2

Wowzers that was tough. Should have gone out much earlier as it was 23° when I started. But I got the the end and actually ran 3k in 19.02 minutes but due the...

Wowzers that was tough. Should have gone out much earlier as it was 23° when I s...

Movegroove

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running in the heat!!

So I completed my 3rd run of week 4 this morning and it was far too hot!!!! 🥵 consequently it felt like one of my worst runs since starting the programme. Not...

So I completed my 3rd run of week 4 this morning and it was far too hot!!!! 🥵 c...

Weddingrunner

•4 years ago

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Eventually!!!

Well fellow C25K’ers this old 64 year old gal has made it after 12 weeks. I am so happy with my achievement which is the biggest physical challenge I have...

Well fellow C25K’ers this old 64 year old gal has made it after 12 weeks. I am ...

Hareshaw-Granny

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ouch...Achilles tendons

W3r2 pacing myself breathing comfortably. Achilles’ tendons so sore. I have done C25K before and I know it will improve in the coming weeks but any advice for...

W3r2 pacing myself breathing comfortably. Achilles’ tendons so sore. I have don...

AliK0871

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Look what has arrived!

As I am officially a 'runner' , not my description, look what I have ! Asics suit my gait and I like these ! Old ones are really only fit for the garden now !...

As I am officially a 'runner' , not my description, look what I have ! Asics su...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anyone here with othostatic dizziness who is running?

I'd love to know how it works for you... When I'm running I'm fine. When I'm cooling down and walking I'm fine. It's after I've stopped that I get really...

I'd love to know how it works for you... When I'm running I'm fine. When I'm coo...

Dolphin-Girl

•4 years ago

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week 7 ,run 2 ! yay !

Well , still running like a 🐌, and I'm still always convinced I won't manage, but this 61 year old wobbly woman has done it yet again. I'm not sure i will...

Well , still running like a 🐌, and I'm still always convinced I won't manage, ...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 Run 2

Completed run 2 at 6 this morning to avoid the heat. It's still really tough. God knows how I'm going to cope next week, having to run for 3 minutes, I can...

Completed run 2 at 6 this morning to avoid the heat. It's still really tough. ...

Veryquirky

•4 years ago

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A week of learning and reflection

I completed week 2 without significant issues but had a niggle at the back of my mind that I should re-do it, as I wasn't feeling 100% mentally. So glad I...

I completed week 2 without significant issues but had a niggle at the back of my...

Blowing-Bubbles

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Had to go back to walking for now 😤

Unfortunately I have had recurring pains in my right lower leg and even though it helps with ice etc it still comes back after a few gentle jogs. It is not...

Unfortunately I have had recurring pains in my right lower leg and even though i...

Astra5

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6 R2

Hmm, this is the first one I have not enjoyed. I've seen a fair few posts about wk6 - end of Wk5 is one long run, which is fab, but then back to intervals...

Hmm, this is the first one I have not enjoyed. I've seen a fair few posts about...

Mojojojo71

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Any tips for running during the hot season...

So I’m starting today, but the weather is really hot. Any tips to avoid any complications during the run? I am planning on going at 9pm when the sun is going...

So I’m starting today, but the weather is really hot. Any tips to avoid any comp...

happyseal

Graduate•4 years ago

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WEEK 5 RUN 3 COMPLETE!!!😃🥳

I can’t believe I have actually just ran for 20 minutes!! The first 10 minutes was one heck of a slog, but the last 10 minutes absolutely flew by!! I didn’t...

I can’t believe I have actually just ran for 20 minutes!! The first 10 minutes w...

Ellaloux

Graduate•4 years ago

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The end is in site - W8 R2 Done - Toughest yet!

A family bereavement meant I left 6 days between W7 R3 and W8 R1 but it was all fine - apart from the leg muscle pain afterwards though- stairs were a big...

A family bereavement meant I left 6 days between W7 R3 and W8 R1 but it was all ...

Glassmuffin

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2 re-run

After only being able to run for 10 minutes of Monday, I was a bit nervous about my run this morning. I keep telling myself, you've done this once, you can do...

After only being able to run for 10 minutes of Monday, I was a bit nervous about...

olderrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Cramps... actually shin splints

So. I have hit the dreaded shin splints. What I thought were cramps whilst running, actually seem to have manifested into shin splints so I'm going to do the...

So. I have hit the dreaded shin splints. What I thought were cramps whilst runn...

esmerice

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Just for the record

10 Ways that running changes your mind and brain

5K or 30 minutes?

Consolidation run 5 - fab early run got to 5k!!!

Advice wanted ref shoes

What have you done that's made you feel like a runner?

Wk9 Run 3 supposed to be tomorrow!

Nearly there

Took a break, need motivation!

Blah Blah Blah

Week 8 started! First fall!

Week 8

Food intake with c25k?

Nearly there....

Wk8r2

Running in the heat!!

Eventually!!!

Ouch...Achilles tendons

Look what has arrived!

Anyone here with othostatic dizziness who is running?

week 7 ,run 2 ! yay !

Week 2 Run 2

A week of learning and reflection

Had to go back to walking for now 😤

Wk6 R2

Any tips for running during the hot season...

WEEK 5 RUN 3 COMPLETE!!!😃🥳

The end is in site - W8 R2 Done - Toughest yet!

W8R2 re-run

Cramps... actually shin splints

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