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Achey legs

Hi All, first post here! Have just gone into W5R3 and had to stop 15 mins in due to cramp in my legs, super painful. Really disappointed as felt like I was...

Hi All, first post here! Have just gone into W5R3 and had to stop 15 mins in due...

AlexandraSmith1

•4 years ago

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Apps, Strava, mapmyrun, anything UK based?

Strava, mapmyrun or other app? Reluctant to agree to the US information grab but probably have little choice? What do peeps prefer?

Strava, mapmyrun or other app? Reluctant to agree to the US information grab but...

WineVeevil

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5 run 3✅

Everything seems easier since I started trusting the program and believing that I could actually do this. I’ve just finished my 20 minute run and I did get...

Everything seems easier since I started trusting the program and believing that ...

lucialu

•4 years ago

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After Injury

I have been out of action for 3 weeks after a foot injury (non running related). The pain in the foot is just about gone so should be able to resume shortly. I...

I have been out of action for 3 weeks after a foot injury (non running related)....

drob19

Graduate•4 years ago

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Bananas

I simply loathe bananas. I can’t stand the smell, texture, look or the taste of them. I know, I’m weird - you might even say I’m bananas. 🍌🍌 I’ve got Sarah...

I simply loathe bananas. I can’t stand the smell, texture, look or the taste of ...

KittyFrost

Graduate•4 years ago

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Another 30 minutes this morning. Hurrah

Well it looks like I might have cracked the demon ‘20 minute demon’. 2 30 minutes on the trot and not feeling too bad. Onwards and upwards yeah. Happy running...

Well it looks like I might have cracked the demon ‘20 minute demon’. 2 30 minut...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 Re Run

Hi All, Hope you are all well and staying safe. I lost abit if momentum last week and only managed up to run 2. I feel like I got myself worked up abit by...

Hi All, Hope you are all well and staying safe. I lost abit if momentum last w...

sophieRoberts0807

•4 years ago

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Starting Again

I am new here. Corona lock down has not been kind to me. I had already put on all the weight I had lost 12 months ago. Lock down did something to my brain...

I am new here. Corona lock down has not been kind to me. I had already put on al...

Multimum

•4 years ago

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W5R3 done! Yay!

Week 5 has been a transition week from treadmill to outdoors. I’ve finally done my playlist (150bpm) after some trial and error and found my stride. So today I...

Week 5 has been a transition week from treadmill to outdoors. I’ve finally done ...

Frizzbomb67

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 & Muscle Aches

So I managed the 20 minutes running on Saturday - it was easier than I expected, which is really encouraging. I'm averaging about 7 min/km and I am looking...

So I managed the 20 minutes running on Saturday - it was easier than I expected,...

schmaris

•4 years ago

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Graduated 👩🏼‍🎓

Can’t believe this happened! Third time lucky at trying C25k. Last time I gave up at week 5. Finally happy to say I’ve completed it and though not the fastest...

Can’t believe this happened! Third time lucky at trying C25k. Last time I gave u...

Laineyt63

Graduate•4 years ago

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Got through W4R1 thanks to this forum

(First post) When heading off for the first run of Week 4 I felt heart-poundingly nervous. I mean 2 lots of 5 minutes continuous running???? Forget the 20 or...

(First post) When heading off for the first run of Week 4 I felt heart-poundingl...

Berkshirebabe

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hello...

I’m new here and l am looking to become more active. I do have issues working out throughout the month because of severe PMS and pain. I can usually give my...

I’m new here and l am looking to become more active. I do have issues working ou...

happyseal

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R1 - legs like lead. Felt like I needed a 💣 up my bottom!

After such a great jog on Saturday I’m feeling a little deflated today. It was a tough one. I know they can’t all be perfect, but it would be nice, wouldn’t...

After such a great jog on Saturday I’m feeling a little deflated today. It was ...

Reliclullaby

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Let’s Go!!!!

Ahhh just completed the first run of Week 9 and I’m ecstatic! I think I started off a bit fast to begin with, and definitely paid the price later on into the...

Ahhh just completed the first run of Week 9 and I’m ecstatic! I think I started ...

runforfun_

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk8r1 yaaaasssss

Wk8r1 done ✅ woooohoooo I’ve just been out and I really enjoyed it. I changed my route (first 2k was a bit uphill so took it very easy- maybe a bit too easy I...

Wk8r1 done ✅ woooohoooo I’ve just been out and I really enjoyed it. I changed my...

Movegroove

Graduate•4 years ago

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41 - 6ft 2" - 21st 9lb - W4 R3

Another tough run today, I completed all the runs this week, but I'm a little concerned about my breathing. There is no way I can hold a conversation whilst...

Another tough run today, I completed all the runs this week, but I'm a little co...

Sedge

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 Get in there !!!

Thats run 1 out of the way !! Dare i say, it wasn't so bad ! found the first 5 minuets the hardest, i just had to keep telling myself, KEEP IT SLOW ! i think...

Thats run 1 out of the way !! Dare i say, it wasn't so bad ! found the first 5 m...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R1

By-the-way. Sometime ago, I decided only to eat when hungry. Not just because it’s breakfast time or lunchtime etc. well I find that on run days, I skip...

By-the-way. Sometime ago, I decided only to eat when hungry. Not just because it...

NikonikoFred

•4 years ago

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W9R3 done and dusted

Lovely morning for it!!

SueG66

Graduate•4 years ago

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Forgive me dear woods!

Having abandoned my usual run in the woods at the weekend resulting in a horrible experience with the glass fronted pavilion, I returned to my faithful,...

Having abandoned my usual run in the woods at the weekend resulting in a horribl...

JulieHills

Graduate•4 years ago

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Scunnered ( such a good word!)

I blame the cat... one of the gingers tried to wake me up at quarter to five but I had planned on another hour’s sleep so I ignored him and managed to nod off...

I blame the cat... one of the gingers tried to wake me up at quarter to five but...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 R2

Well that was better than R1! Fewer struggle points and many more bursts of energy. Managed exactly 4K in 28 mins (excluding walk time) so a bit of a way to go...

Well that was better than R1! Fewer struggle points and many more bursts of ener...

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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First consolidation run

First post C25K run this morning, actually went well although not sure I can run at 160bpm quite yet!!!

First post C25K run this morning, actually went well although not sure I can run...

drmoogie

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W2R1

Ayup you lot. So I didn’t relish going out at all. But I knew it starts with a walk, and once I’m out there, I’ll be fine. The third jogg, ( not runs yet....

Ayup you lot. So I didn’t relish going out at all. But I knew it starts with a w...

NikonikoFred

•4 years ago

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Done! Not the best final run but I am done!

Truly amazed at what my body has achieved in the past few weeks, going from someone who despised running and would end up wheezing after 3 minutes of straight...

Truly amazed at what my body has achieved in the past few weeks, going from some...

mayattacksfat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 6 run 1 - tough but made it 😅

Started badly when on warm up walk and passed 4 builders, maybe I was being paranoid but as I walked towards them (at this point there was only two) one seemed...

Started badly when on warm up walk and passed 4 builders, maybe I was being para...

Foxyblue

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Running with company

Week 4 Run 1. Ran with a friend today for the first time. Very fun and nice to catch up and chat during the walks. Had one earbud in listening to Sarah tell...

Week 4 Run 1. Ran with a friend today for the first time. Very fun and nice to...

CookiesToCut

•4 years ago

1 Reply

another 25 mins

Well , I managed it again, I jogged for 25 mins .Still not easy , and still very very slow , but yay! I've scheduled my next run on Wednesday as I have 'stuff...

Well , I managed it again, I jogged for 25 mins .Still not easy , and still ver...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Do I get a badge yet?

Well, I have run for 30 to 35 minutes four times now. I'm not at 5K though! 4.8k today but that is with 5 mins warm up and 5 mins warm down walks. Do I get...

Well, I have run for 30 to 35 minutes four times now. I'm not at 5K though! 4....

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Achey legs

Apps, Strava, mapmyrun, anything UK based?

Wk5 run 3✅

After Injury

Bananas

Another 30 minutes this morning. Hurrah

Week 3 Re Run

Starting Again

W5R3 done! Yay!

Week 5 Run 3 & Muscle Aches

Graduated 👩🏼‍🎓

Got through W4R1 thanks to this forum

Hello...

W9 R1 - legs like lead. Felt like I needed a 💣 up my bottom!

Week 9 Let’s Go!!!!

Wk8r1 yaaaasssss

41 - 6ft 2" - 21st 9lb - W4 R3

Week 5 Run 1 Get in there !!!

W2R1

W9R3 done and dusted

Forgive me dear woods!

Scunnered ( such a good word!)

W8 R2

First consolidation run

W2R1

Done! Not the best final run but I am done!

Wk 6 run 1 - tough but made it 😅

Running with company

another 25 mins

Do I get a badge yet?

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