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Rambling to Old Friends

Just at a glance, it's so wonderful to see some old, familiar names still here (as well as many, many new ones of course)! I was giving some advice to a friend...

Just at a glance, it's so wonderful to see some old, familiar names still here (...

melly4012

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K and my laziness

I joined healthunlocked after week9, on and off since then, completed a 52km walk in 2018, 10k event in 2019, half in March 2020. Still super lazy and...

I joined healthunlocked after week9, on and off since then, completed a 52km wal...

Nadarajah

•4 years ago

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Wk6 r3

So it’s run 3 and I’m scared again. R3 last week was 20 mins so I was dreading it but surprisingly it wasn’t so bad. I then thought that the first 2 runs...

So it’s run 3 and I’m scared again. R3 last week was 20 mins so I was dreading ...

NicR115

Graduate•4 years ago

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How far too push myself?

Ive been running around for 2 months now. As stated in my previous post i was well overweight and have lost around 43lbs and still have a long way to go to get...

Ive been running around for 2 months now. As stated in my previous post i was we...

Jonjo12354

•4 years ago

1 Reply

"I Run On" - a short film about the transformative power of running 🎥😍

If you haven't seen this yet, I urge you to spend a few minutes of your time watching it (well, 12 mins 35 sec to be precise!) It was made in collaboration...

If you haven't seen this yet, I urge you to spend a few minutes of your time wa...

Sandraj39

Graduate•4 years ago

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Achy Knees

Hi, I did week 4 run 1 this morning. This evening my knees especially the back are aching, especially getting up and down the stairs. Not had any pains since...

Hi, I did week 4 run 1 this morning. This evening my knees especially the back a...

Allstar1975

Graduate•4 years ago

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Expected speed?

The C25K title suggests that you should be able to run 5K in 30 minutes, but I am not able to each that speed so far. Just completed week 8. Do most people...

The C25K title suggests that you should be able to run 5K in 30 minutes, but I ...

Cwtr

•4 years ago

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2-3 rest days W7 R3

I feel a bit bad, since starting the runs without any intervals, I seem to be having two or three rest days inbetween. It’s because I can’t summon up the...

I feel a bit bad, since starting the runs without any intervals, I seem to be ha...

Issywhizz

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8r3

Yay, so pleased to be back here with just three runs to go before I re-graduate. This time round I am following the NHS 12 week fitness plan and it’s been...

Yay, so pleased to be back here with just three runs to go before I re-graduate....

HappyNoodle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week one complete but the pains!

I've completed week one now and I can feel the difference mainly in my breathing between run cycles. However at the end of every run I get a pain in the...

I've completed week one now and I can feel the difference mainly in my breathing...

Bluegiant85

•4 years ago

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Keep going

W3R2 done this morning. The first jog seemed hardest but the last one I could have kept going a while. Don’t know how long thou! 😳 I only joined this group...

W3R2 done this morning. The first jog seemed hardest but the last one I could h...

Sleagirl19

•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 6 ✅

Well, after 10 weeks on Furlough, & a 🐷 of a first week back, soaked on my commute to the point, I’ve spent more time wet than dry, I had an enjoyable run...

Well, after 10 weeks on Furlough, & a 🐷 of a first week back, soaked on my comm...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Headphones

https://www.aldi.co.uk/veho-bluetooth-headphones/p/706128393461101 Would these be okay for running

https://www.aldi.co.uk/veho-bluetooth-headphones/p/706128393461101 Would these b...

AnneT27091954

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2, run 1

Just relaxing after completing the first run in week 2. What a difference another 30 seconds of jogging feels! Seems like I’m jogging forever! Hope this gets...

Just relaxing after completing the first run in week 2. What a difference anothe...

Mitchm77

•4 years ago

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Week 7 finished!

Third run of week 7 done! Found this was the hardest of the week but I think that because I've completed the 25 minutes 3 times already, I may have been...

Third run of week 7 done! Found this was the hardest of the week but I think th...

ClaireLou10

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 fail

Today was my week 5 run 3 , 20 minute run. I was feeling very nervous as it’s a big step up from 8 minutes. I only managed 12 minutes without having to stop ,...

Today was my week 5 run 3 , 20 minute run. I was feeling very nervous as it’s a ...

lucylu010299

•4 years ago

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Wk7 finished

Afternoon run today and it went well, first 10 mins and last 5 mins were tiring but the bit in between was ok 🤣. 6 runs away from completing the programme and...

Afternoon run today and it went well, first 10 mins and last 5 mins were tiring ...

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Do being fat and slow go hand in hand?

Ok I'm gonna annoy myself here and say that, despite running for 30 minutes, I'm a bit disheartened by how slow I am! This isn't a flat area but come on! This...

Ok I'm gonna annoy myself here and say that, despite running for 30 minutes, I'm...

N3llyB

Graduate•4 years ago

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Smug Post Alert!!!

So when I decided to take on C25K back in March I hadn’t run for 15years! Except for chasing the kids around the garden etc which generally left me feeling...

So when I decided to take on C25K back in March I hadn’t run for 15years! Except...

JarLo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run or jog?

I have just done my second 'run'. Do I actually have to run for the 60 seconds or jog. If it's running then I am done for!

I have just done my second 'run'. Do I actually have to run for the 60 seconds o...

Kerby

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Done 😀 😃😄😁 but run 3 was a bit of a struggle ☹️😕😟😬

This run started well but for the first time since I started on this program I found the second half tougher than the first. I developed a raging headache 15...

This run started well but for the first time since I started on this program I f...

Birdlady64

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 Run 1

I really didn’t have myself down as a runner, but here I am on week 6! I had a small hiccup on week 4 when I had a problem with sore knees, but after a week...

I really didn’t have myself down as a runner, but here I am on week 6! I had a s...

Happy_Feet_

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation runs and hills

I've just completed my second run since finishing the programme and my first ever run in the rain (it was quite pleasant). I ran to a podcast today instead of...

I've just completed my second run since finishing the programme and my first eve...

RUNN3R

Graduate•4 years ago

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Support

I just wanted to say a big thanks to everyone who has supported me on my 9 weeks. Everyone has been amazing I’m definitely going to carry on 😁

I just wanted to say a big thanks to everyone who has supported me on my 9 weeks...

LadyCDJ

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

Ear buds?

Any recommendations for blue tooth ear buds that truly stay put?

Runbird

Graduate•4 years ago

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started C25k

I started this week and really struggled. I could only run for about 30 to 40 seconds each time. I think I went too fast on my first run, so went a bit slower...

I started this week and really struggled. I could only run for about 30 to 40 se...

Gemolina

•4 years ago

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Just started C25k

I started this week and really struggling to do the full 60 secs of each run, only managing 30 to 40 seconds. I think i went too fast on my first run, done...

I started this week and really struggling to do the full 60 secs of each run, on...

Gemolina

•4 years ago

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Very proud Seafarer

Well chuffed today as I completed my W4R3 this afternoon onboard... I started this (which I’m glad I did) to pass my time onboard the ship with no shore leave...

Well chuffed today as I completed my W4R3 this afternoon onboard... I started th...

MccHa

Graduate•4 years ago

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5K reached!

2nd consolidation run just completed. Went for 35 minutes and managed 5.07K. Most comfortable run yet. Maybe even starting to enjoy it!!!

2nd consolidation run just completed. Went for 35 minutes and managed 5.07K. Mos...

Mickmck

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

What happens after Couch to 5k?

I’m about to start week 9 and am worried about what happens after it finishes! Can anyone recommend a really good app that would a) possibly get me to a longer...

I’m about to start week 9 and am worried about what happens after it finishes! C...

FCR20

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Rambling to Old Friends

C25K and my laziness

Wk6 r3

How far too push myself?

"I Run On" - a short film about the transformative power of running 🎥😍

Achy Knees

Expected speed?

2-3 rest days W7 R3

W8r3

Week one complete but the pains!

Keep going

Consolidation Run 6 ✅

Headphones

Week 2, run 1

Week 7 finished!

Week 5 run 3 fail

Wk7 finished

Do being fat and slow go hand in hand?

Smug Post Alert!!!

Run or jog?

Week 8 Done 😀 😃😄😁 but run 3 was a bit of a struggle ☹️😕😟😬

Week 6 Run 1

Consolidation runs and hills

Support

Ear buds?

started C25k

Just started C25k

Very proud Seafarer

5K reached!

What happens after Couch to 5k?

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