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First 5K!! 😊

So today was suppose to be my first consolidation run. However at 26 minutes my app told me I was at 4km so I carried on and finished in 34:08!! Super proud...

So today was suppose to be my first consolidation run. However at 26 minutes my ...

Wh1teT1ger7

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yay!!! Done it.

It's taken me 11.5 weeks, all done in my back garden (or twice on driveway when raining). It's been great, getting me through the last couple of months, giving...

It's taken me 11.5 weeks, all done in my back garden (or twice on driveway when ...

Eightpaws

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2.... crash!

Too hot for me... I think I got too sweaty and my headphones just made a loud beeping noise which I couldn’t stop. Either that or it’s Mapmyrun playing up -...

Too hot for me... I think I got too sweaty and my headphones just made a loud be...

Fatty2001

•4 years ago

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Feeling Strong!

I was worried about week 5. I felt it would be a make or break week. But after the first run I’m feeling really strong. It didn’t feel easy but I’d felt...

I was worried about week 5. I felt it would be a make or break week. But after t...

SionedElin94

•4 years ago

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Running round the bend

Completed wk8 run 1 this morning. Went at 8am which is the earliest I can get my daughter out of bed to run on her days off. It was warm already but it was...

Completed wk8 run 1 this morning. Went at 8am which is the earliest I can get my...

Gordygirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Post 5 k consolidation

Went for the Stamina option in the NHS post 5k this morning. Felt quite good though still not enough hydration. Did ok at 158 bpm and 160. Had timed...

Went for the Stamina option in the NHS post 5k this morning. Felt quite good t...

Runbird

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 run 1, new playlist helped get me through 👍😊

Well I never ever thought I'd get this far but thanks to a great programme and great support and motivation on here...I'm now in my last week! Cant quite...

Well I never ever thought I'd get this far but thanks to a great programme and g...

linzi7478

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Running with Cancer (hopefully without)

Hi Guys, I'm now on week 7 and 13 weeks post op. I'm struggling with 20 and 25 min runs! I know it's HOT so that makes the difference but I just smashed it...

Hi Guys, I'm now on week 7 and 13 weeks post op. I'm struggling with 20 and 25 m...

Annie1234567

•4 years ago

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Mid app crisis ....

Hello everyone! I’d love some advice on two things please ... 1) I’ve just done w6r1 & struggled. How can 5,8,5 with 3 minute intervals be harder than the last...

Hello everyone! I’d love some advice on two things please ... 1) I’ve just done ...

Chokka

Graduate•4 years ago

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Issues with comments shouted at you while running ..

Since I started C25K I’ve had many occasions when I’m minding my own business running/jogging and people ( men ) decide to shout out of their cars/vans as...

Since I started C25K I’ve had many occasions when I’m minding my own business r...

kerryleannexx

•4 years ago

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First time I’ve not completed a run

Well tonight was the first time I haven’t completed a run I’ve set out to do! I’ve been struggling for the last few weeks to get back into a routine of running...

Well tonight was the first time I haven’t completed a run I’ve set out to do! I’...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

10 Replies

Stretches

Hello, I am getting more niggles as I get further into the plan. Ankle pain today. Is there any kind of guide to stretching I can look at? Thank you! Oh also,...

Hello, I am getting more niggles as I get further into the plan. Ankle pain toda...

Tendance

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Socially distanced walk/run

21.6.20

Pinkpig20

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W9R2 - 26 down 1 to go

Completed run 1 of W9 yesterday but have a busy few days coming up and noticed it is going to be daftly hot until nearer the weekend, when I was planning on...

Completed run 1 of W9 yesterday but have a busy few days coming up and noticed i...

Doko58

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Advice on restarting after calf injury

Hi Everyone I injured my calf doing run 2 of week 9 2 and a half weeks ago. It’s taken what seems like ages to start feeling better. I’ve invested in a...

Hi Everyone I injured my calf doing run 2 of week 9 2 and a half weeks ago. It’s...

Yellowfox

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 10, run 1

Hello! Graduated on Sunday so today was first run after finishing the programme. Made the fatal mistake of not using any app to track time and ended up...

Hello! Graduated on Sunday so today was first run after finishing the programme....

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W5R2

I’m so chuffed! I ran early this morning and I did it! I never really thought I’d do W1R1 let alone get this far. Next run on Thursday...I think I’d better...

I’m so chuffed! I ran early this morning and I did it! I never really thought I’...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

I only just managed it, it is so hot, I kept crossing the road to stay in the shade, still if it was snowing I’d be moaning too 😟🏃‍♂️👍

I only just managed it, it is so hot, I kept crossing the road to stay in the sh...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

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Omg how hot? Congratulations on whatever run you do!

Just completed wk5r2 in 28°C in the sun, and oh my was I hot! Runwise everything was mainly fine but the heat really did need some mental strength to overcome....

Just completed wk5r2 in 28°C in the sun, and oh my was I hot! Runwise everything...

f1madman

Graduate•4 years ago

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New shoes😀

Went to the local running shop today can’t wait for tomorrow’s run to try them out😀. After reading one of the pinned posts advising getting some after week 4...

Went to the local running shop today can’t wait for tomorrow’s run to try them o...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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New mental challenges overcome!

First consolidation run today and I found it really hard to get motivated. My motivation before came from wanting to stay on track to complete in 9 weeks. This...

First consolidation run today and I found it really hard to get motivated. My mo...

Lula375

Graduate•4 years ago

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On a sunny summers afternoon

It’s my rest day today before W9R3 and graduation and what have I done walked up Pen-y-Gent on of North Yorkshire’s 3 peaks

It’s my rest day today before W9R3 and graduation and what have I done walked up...

AnneT27091954

•4 years ago

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will i finish C25K before i can work again ?

Well, on Week 5 now of C25K and still no idea when i will be allowed to work again . i was thinking i may have to fit the last few weeks in and around work...

Well, on Week 5 now of C25K and still no idea when i will be allowed to work aga...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Forum post graduation

I was wondering if there was a forum similar to this for when we graduate and carrying on running? This forum has been amazing for assisting with the C25K...

I was wondering if there was a forum similar to this for when we graduate and ca...

Issywhizz

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Week 10 run 3 done! 😃😃😃

Did just under 5k this morning (7.30 though it was hot already), each consolidation run has been slightly easier than the last. I'm going to do 4 or 5 more...

Did just under 5k this morning (7.30 though it was hot already), each consolidat...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

13 Replies

My daughter's advice

My daughter has been a runner for some years and has completed various 10ks and half marathons (including the Beaujolais one in France which sounds right up my...

My daughter has been a runner for some years and has completed various 10ks and ...

Greenk

Graduate•4 years ago

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Some people are rude!

Week 4: Sunday morning: two men (looked in their 50’s) passed me on their bikes and one said to the other ‘she’d get there faster walking’ and the other one...

Week 4: Sunday morning: two men (looked in their 50’s) passed me on their bikes ...

iloverunning

Graduate•4 years ago

18 Replies

New shoes!

So today I got to the running shop and kitted with some new shoes they feel super cushioned and supportive! Can not wait to try them out 👌🏼😊🏃🏻‍♀️

So today I got to the running shop and kitted with some new shoes they feel supe...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

W5R1

Just completed W5R1. Was feeling nervous and unmotivated after last week as my knees has started to hurt, but the advice on the forum is AMAZING. Took an...

Just completed W5R1. Was feeling nervous and unmotivated after last week as my k...

Whippetywhip

Graduate•4 years ago

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First 30 min run!

I’ve had a love/hate relationship with this programme! I hit a wall around week 7 and just couldn’t get past 20 mins. It was a mental rather than a physical...

I’ve had a love/hate relationship with this programme! I hit a wall around week ...

Syko

Graduate•4 years ago

17 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

First 5K!! 😊

Yay!!! Done it.

Week 7 Run 2.... crash!

Feeling Strong!

Running round the bend

Post 5 k consolidation

Week 9 run 1, new playlist helped get me through 👍😊

Running with Cancer (hopefully without)

Mid app crisis ....

Issues with comments shouted at you while running ..

First time I’ve not completed a run

Stretches

Socially distanced walk/run

W9R2 - 26 down 1 to go

Advice on restarting after calf injury

Week 10, run 1

W5R2

Week 9 run 2

Omg how hot? Congratulations on whatever run you do!

New shoes😀

New mental challenges overcome!

On a sunny summers afternoon

will i finish C25K before i can work again ?

Forum post graduation

Week 10 run 3 done! 😃😃😃

My daughter's advice

Some people are rude!

New shoes!

W5R1

First 30 min run!

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