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W9 R1 - just know I’m going to get told off!

Somewhat broke the 10% rule, I’d planned this for the final run, however all felt good at 30 minutes so I carried on.

Somewhat broke the 10% rule, I’d planned this for the final run, however all fel...

Reggit

Graduate•4 years ago

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If a first you don't succeed.....

After being unable to complete w8r2 last week, I ran it again and completed it. I then run r3 and also failed to complete it. After have a 3 day break, I got...

After being unable to complete w8r2 last week, I ran it again and completed it. ...

olderrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5k struggle

Just started week 4 and was loving it, but now starting to suffer pain in my lower back and problems with my toes (following a 9 mile walk in ill fitting...

Just started week 4 and was loving it, but now starting to suffer pain in my low...

SukiCatMum

•4 years ago

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2nd consolidation run

Good morning This is my 2nd run after graduating, did the stepping stones as recommended by others in the group, although I ran slower today this was a much...

Good morning This is my 2nd run after graduating, did the stepping stones as re...

-Jelly-Tot-

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5k graduate

I completed the couch to 5k a couple weeks ago. I am now running 5k two times a week on the treadmill. Yesterday I managed 6.4k I felt so comfortable. I'm...

I completed the couch to 5k a couple weeks ago. I am now running 5k two times a ...

Beginner80

•4 years ago

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Final Run for Hubby...🎉👏🏼

Just want to congratulate my adorable Hubby for qualifying C25K!!! We started this journey together, but unfortunately I had injuries that prevented me from...

Just want to congratulate my adorable Hubby for qualifying C25K!!! We started th...

ET21

•4 years ago

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Its a pain

someone wrote on a site about joggers and covid 19 saying how wrong it was we ran past them when we where sweating I was fuming so I told them excly what I...

someone wrote on a site about joggers and covid 19 saying how wrong it was we ra...

dolcie06

•4 years ago

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Distance

Week 9 run 1 found it hard but finished it as I don’t give in. Thing is it only measured 3.8k. There is no way I’ll make 5k in two more runs 🙁

Week 9 run 1 found it hard but finished it as I don’t give in. Thing is it only ...

Duey14

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 - Officially a runner!

How exciting!! Found the run hard but was determined to finish as couldn’t wait to get on this app and tell everyone who’s motivated me!! Exciting...

How exciting!! Found the run hard but was determined to finish as couldn’t wait ...

Sjrogers

•4 years ago

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Day off strictness?

How strict are people about having a rest day between runs? What’s your reasoning for your answer?

How strict are people about having a rest day between runs? What’s your reasonin...

Loukesy88

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

Phew.. In the rain too.. Bring on the next

Driver82

•4 years ago

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What knee support should I use?

I have bad knees, Dr said its damage to the cartilage behind the cap. Ive recently started couch to 5k. Completed the 4th run today, but knees hurt so much...

I have bad knees, Dr said its damage to the cartilage behind the cap. Ive rece...

Gemmaj200

•4 years ago

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Pap17 just checking in

Hopefully everyone is managing to get out there. I only did one run last week found it to be too hot to even consider going out and running. I wasn’t sure I...

Hopefully everyone is managing to get out there. I only did one run last week fo...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finished couch to 5k today feeling amazing !!!

I have just completed couch to 5k feel fantastic feel ready to continue on my own definitely rate this for other people getting into running it's a great...

I have just completed couch to 5k feel fantastic feel ready to continue on my ...

HORSEmay1243

•4 years ago

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Aaaargh! I seem to have lost it

I graduated C25K about 2 1/2 weeks ago and only managed one more non stop 30 minute run after graduating. (So did 4 x 30 minute non stop runs in total) Since...

I graduated C25K about 2 1/2 weeks ago and only managed one more non stop 30 min...

Health2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R1

I've been able to fit my runs in with work from home up to now but I'm in the office for a solid 5 days this week. Running before work just isn't an option so...

I've been able to fit my runs in with work from home up to now but I'm in the of...

NotAthletic

Graduate•4 years ago

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No run today 😢

Slightly changed my route last run to add in the few extra minutes, spent about .5K running on an uneven curb (busy road so couldn’t avoid) and my foot is...

Slightly changed my route last run to add in the few extra minutes, spent about ...

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 6 done🏃💖🏃

Evening all, did 5.8km in 30mins tonight, went really well, perfect conditions and I was in the mood fir running! Ran a steady pace throughout and really...

Evening all, did 5.8km in 30mins tonight, went really well, perfect conditions a...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation Day 🏃🏼‍♂️

Well I’ve done it Week 9 Run 3 finally arrived today! I had to have nearly a months rest with a sore and irritating tendinitis in my ankle and a niggling...

Well I’ve done it Week 9 Run 3 finally arrived today! I had to have nearly a mon...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 6 - Run 1

Did this run tonight and was a little breezy, but not enough to make it difficult and was lovely and cool and dry After reading all the tips, I kept it nice...

Did this run tonight and was a little breezy, but not enough to make it difficul...

Runner_P

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk1 Run1

Im not gonna lie it was tough but i done it!! Definitely need to look at my running technique but so happy with my first run

Im not gonna lie it was tough but i done it!! Definitely need to look at my runn...

Toots858

•4 years ago

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Does anyone remember an old uk tv advert promoting running?

Random question alert.... Does anyone remember an old uk tv advert promoting running, where there was a girl running and as she ran all her “stresses” we’re...

Random question alert.... Does anyone remember an old uk tv advert promoting ru...

Gannet1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally finished!!

Honestly can't believe I got to here! Never ran before in my life and now here I am 🥳 Never hit the 5k mark unfortunately but made it to 4.5k so not that far...

Honestly can't believe I got to here! Never ran before in my life and now here ...

ClaireLou10

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

Well! I can't believe how good that actually felt! I actually finished the whole this and at the end of my second 3 minute run/slow jog i was still a way from...

Well! I can't believe how good that actually felt! I actually finished the whole...

AM2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running apps without distance announcements

Hi C25kers I graduated last year, have been running about once a week since, was doing 20 or 25min runs then 30 and now onto 35mins. I really like listening to...

Hi C25kers I graduated last year, have been running about once a week since, was...

Beansy24

•4 years ago

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Ego boost

So just got home from my first day back at work and have to say I’ve got a very silly grin on my face. I’ve lost count of how many of my colleagues asked me...

So just got home from my first day back at work and have to say I’ve got a very ...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 in the bag!😄

I was a little apprehensive about this run as I’ve seen mixed reviews on it and have heard that it can really catch you out! Overall it went really well and I...

I was a little apprehensive about this run as I’ve seen mixed reviews on it and ...

Ellaloux

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5, run 1 - done 🙌

Just completed the 3 5 minute runs and am proud of myself 🤣 struggled a bit with week 4 and repeated a couple of the runs because I slowed to a walk during...

Just completed the 3 5 minute runs and am proud of myself 🤣 struggled a bit wit...

JCGM

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R3

W9 R3 C25K done ✅ 3.43 km 8.34 pace Thank you for all your encouragement.

Piper5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 confusion

I am on week 7 of C25K, and Laura says I need to repeat each of the 3 runs 3 times, but the plan on here and the app on my phone only has the 3 runs, I am...

I am on week 7 of C25K, and Laura says I need to repeat each of the 3 runs 3 tim...

Ridders47

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

W9 R1 - just know I’m going to get told off!

If a first you don't succeed.....

Couch to 5k struggle

2nd consolidation run

Couch to 5k graduate

Final Run for Hubby...🎉👏🏼

Its a pain

Distance

Week 6 Run 3 - Officially a runner!

Day off strictness?

Week 5 run 1

What knee support should I use?

Pap17 just checking in

Finished couch to 5k today feeling amazing !!!

Aaaargh! I seem to have lost it

W3R1

No run today 😢

Consolidation run 6 done🏃💖🏃

Graduation Day 🏃🏼‍♂️

Week 6 - Run 1

Wk1 Run1

Does anyone remember an old uk tv advert promoting running?

Finally finished!!

Week 3 Run 1

Running apps without distance announcements

Ego boost

Week 6 run 1 in the bag!😄

Week 5, run 1 - done 🙌

W9 R3

Week 7 confusion

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