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1st post grad 🐌jog in dreadful💨 !

That was so tough the wind was dreadful. Felt I was stopping not going forward !! But 30 mins done proving I will go out in bad weather !! Proud of myself even...

That was so tough the wind was dreadful. Felt I was stopping not going forward !...

Delgirl82

•4 years ago

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Knee injury

So having graduated last weekend l have not been able to run since due to a niggling knee injury. I am slightly concerned that when l do do my first...

So having graduated last weekend l have not been able to run since due to a nigg...

rhinos1968

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 - Done and Dusted 🏃‍♀️✅

I had been in 2 minds about today’s run.... the wind was howling, the sky dark and miserable. I popped on the forum and saw so many amazing people who had...

I had been in 2 minds about today’s run.... the wind was howling, the sky dark ...

BowlingT

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1

After my huge fail last week due to the heat and passing out! I thought I’d wait til the weather changed! So after having 5 days of rest, I got my trainers on...

After my huge fail last week due to the heat and passing out! I thought I’d wait...

Chewy73

Graduate•4 years ago

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Got the giggles

Hi Runners Just completed my first 30 mins whoop whoop! Week9 Run1. Very windy but I was determined. When Jo said 60seconds left you can do a sprint if you...

Hi Runners Just completed my first 30 mins whoop whoop! Week9 Run1. Very windy b...

Joggingbottom

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week9 run1

Wow felt really good today even through ran for full 30 minutes. So close to final run. I am already thinking of next week and consolidation.

Wow felt really good today even through ran for full 30 minutes. So close to fin...

SUEHANDLEY6

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completing couch to 5K

Last Monday I graduated couch to 5k! at the beginning of the program I was an unfit teenager who couldn't run for one minute straight. I think in the first run...

Last Monday I graduated couch to 5k! at the beginning of the program I was an un...

soapsudx

Graduate•4 years ago

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Thank you

Thank you everyone. You've all made me feel so much more motivated. The base of my back is feeling it today and the burn in my thighs is unreal 😄 I did do a...

Thank you everyone. You've all made me feel so much more motivated. The base of ...

Lynndyloo80

•4 years ago

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W8R3 done but not feeling the usual joy...

I'm not sure if it's the knowing I've only got three runs left (definitely joining the bridge to 10k group after graduation), the heavy legs, change of route,...

I'm not sure if it's the knowing I've only got three runs left (definitely joini...

TallTeal2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 - Done & Dusted

Having recently retired I've been plugging away at C25K for the last 5 weeks. I was a bit apprehensive about the 20 min run today and almost psyched myself...

Having recently retired I've been plugging away at C25K for the last 5 weeks. I ...

Jerry_Hatrick

Graduate•4 years ago

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Burning throat

Hi Run 1 of Week 5 due today. Nervous but excited too. Something I've always experienced when I run is a burning throat sensation, like my throat is on fire....

Hi Run 1 of Week 5 due today. Nervous but excited too. Something I've always exp...

Bbq1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Out with injury

Did W5R3 (20min run) with a bit of pain in right ankle but found it absolutely fine, however once I stopped running I found it almost impossible to do the 5...

Did W5R3 (20min run) with a bit of pain in right ankle but found it absolutely f...

JK20

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2

Well nearly did go because of rain but hey hoo I did it week2 run 1 found it hard to breathe but I got there yer meee 😍

Well nearly did go because of rain but hey hoo I did it week2 run 1 found it har...

Happyfeet28

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Running on a road

Hello Just looking for clarification. When running on the road, should I be running towards the traffic? I ask because I see many runners out at the moment...

Hello Just looking for clarification. When running on the road, should I be runn...

Jujitzu

•4 years ago

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Graduate

So pleased that I graduated today!

WoodersRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Great Consolidation Run and I Didn’t Get Eaten !

Just had a great Consolidation Run, never felt fitter thanks to C25K.....this morning’s was different in that I took on the mantle of Runner 5 in the...

Just had a great Consolidation Run, never felt fitter thanks to C25K.....this mo...

Couchphoenix

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 completed

This morning I did the second run of week 7 and was pleasantly surprised, although not easy it was easier and only the final five minutes were tough - I must...

This morning I did the second run of week 7 and was pleasantly surprised, althou...

Overweightandunfit

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R2

Just completed today’s run but I’m going to be nowhere close to 5k in 30 mins, should I Aim to continue to run for 30 mins and try and get faster or run the...

Just completed today’s run but I’m going to be nowhere close to 5k in 30 mins, ...

Runhippo

•4 years ago

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First run without Laura

Did anyone else really miss her?! I graduated a week ago but stupidly walked about 20k the following day, including a slip on a sea wall which ended up in a...

Did anyone else really miss her?! I graduated a week ago but stupidly walked abo...

Rainn1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1

Oh my goodness! Just completed 1st run of week 4😃 I was so nervous and didn’t think I would make it. I found the last bit tough and have to say I was very...

Oh my goodness! Just completed 1st run of week 4😃 I was so nervous and didn’t t...

Madfunky

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Clothing

Please can I ask what to wear on a day like today when it is wet and windy ? I am fortunate enough to have had really good weather on my run days over the past...

Please can I ask what to wear on a day like today when it is wet and windy ? I a...

Plantsill48

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R3 (Baking of a Runner)

I often start these posts with something of a cliff hanger. Will he make it? What challenges lie in wait? The usual narrative hooks. With this post I thought...

I often start these posts with something of a cliff hanger. Will he make it? Wha...

BeaglesEnd

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk7 r1

Done! Quite close out there - was actually hoping it would rain to cool me down a tad. I'm finding the first 5-10 minutes I'm having a mental argument with...

Done! Quite close out there - was actually hoping it would rain to cool me down ...

Mojojojo71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Well that was annoying

Soooo windy out there today!💨💨💨 I went out much later than usual this morning. In fact after a rubbish night’s sleep I had almost given myself permission...

Soooo windy out there today!💨💨💨 I went out much later than usual this morning...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•4 years ago

21 Replies

Average time’s for 5k

Found this on Healthline.com Average 5k time’s when you’re starting out. Made me feel so much better / relieved, as way off 5k in 30 mins. Hope it helps ....

Found this on Healthline.com Average 5k time’s when you’re starting out. Made me...

Chezjmc

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 🏃‍♀️

Week 1 - Run 2 complete! 💪🏻 It was a bit harder today since my legs were still aching since last time I ran but I didn’t stop 😂😂

Week 1 - Run 2 complete! 💪🏻 It was a bit harder today since my legs were still...

Hidden

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Week 8, Run 1

It's very wet and windy here this morning and I could so easily have turned over and gone back to sleep but I didn't. I got up, put on my running gear, turned...

It's very wet and windy here this morning and I could so easily have turned over...

Jillybean0141

Graduate•4 years ago

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Any one had any issues with foot injuries during couch to 5k ?

Hi there I have finished the couch to 5 k and enjoyed the achievement of completing the program , but as the runs became longer I have noticed an increasing...

Hi there I have finished the couch to 5 k and enjoyed the achievement of complet...

Macridy

•4 years ago

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Sore Calf after Wk7R3

Finished Week 7 and pleased with progress, but left calf was very tight afterwards and have been treating with Voltarol / Stretching. Any view on rest for...

Finished Week 7 and pleased with progress, but left calf was very tight afterwar...

Howfarisit

•4 years ago

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Wind is not my friend!

Wk 7 run 1 ✅ but it was tough 😅 Sooooo windy (I’m not talking about a personal gastro issue, although that might have helped power me on 😂) the gale was...

Wk 7 run 1 ✅ but it was tough 😅 Sooooo windy (I’m not talking about a personal...

Foxyblue

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

1st post grad 🐌jog in dreadful💨 !

Knee injury

Week 8 - Done and Dusted 🏃‍♀️✅

W8R1

Got the giggles

Week9 run1

Completing couch to 5K

Thank you

W8R3 done but not feeling the usual joy...

W5R3 - Done & Dusted

Burning throat

Out with injury

Week 2

Running on a road

Graduate

Great Consolidation Run and I Didn’t Get Eaten !

Week 7 Run 2 completed

W6 R2

First run without Laura

W4R1

Clothing

W6 R3 (Baking of a Runner)

Wk7 r1

Well that was annoying

Average time’s for 5k

Week 1 🏃‍♀️

Week 8, Run 1

Any one had any issues with foot injuries during couch to 5k ?

Sore Calf after Wk7R3

Wind is not my friend!

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