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Returning to c25k

hello, I started my c25k in June and only got as far as half way through week 3. I had to stop due to injury. I reckon shin splints im but I'm no expert....

hello, I started my c25k in June and only got as far as half way through week 3....

Becs237

•4 years ago

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Ahhh push it...... push it real good

I managed w7r3 today. I couldn’t do it the other evening and was so frustrated. Not gonna lie...... I’m not entirely sure I will finish this programme I do...

I managed w7r3 today. I couldn’t do it the other evening and was so frustrated. ...

Hiphop2

•4 years ago

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It's getting serious now !

New Shoes on order & Running Socks on order. Tbh I must of led a sheltered life I never knew Running Socks existed until last week 😄 is this the early signs...

New Shoes on order & Running Socks on order. Tbh I must of led a sheltered life ...

chunkypie

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1 - did it in 5.3Km

I went at around 6pm, was raining lightly and dreading itbut it felt quite nice running in the rain as opposed to the heat we’ve been having lately. Its tough...

I went at around 6pm, was raining lightly and dreading itbut it felt quite nice ...

Sabrina77

Graduate•4 years ago

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Starting from week 1 again

Hi peeps hope everyone has kept safe and well in this strange time we are living in.After graduating on c25k last year reaching 10K I’ve started again.The...

Hi peeps hope everyone has kept safe and well in this strange time we are living...

Bluetortoise

Graduate•4 years ago

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PB

Since graduating I have been doing run/walk up to 5km with 30 mins of running and a bit of walking either side. Today I pretty much run the lot and got a...

Since graduating I have been doing run/walk up to 5km with 30 mins of running an...

Pol51

Graduate•4 years ago

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An update on couchto5k.

Hi everyone :) I have now finished week two yesterday. I am finding the burn in my lower legs but it isn't unpleasant. I will start week three on Sunday....

Hi everyone :) I have now finished week two yesterday. I am finding the burn ...

Sugarvogue

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m on my way.....

Consolidation run 5. Longest run yet at 5.66 km 40 mins at a reasonable pace in the wind and rain. Music choice - a bit more Northern Soul - Dean Parrish - I’m...

Consolidation run 5. Longest run yet at 5.66 km 40 mins at a reasonable pace in ...

ExpatMorrisonian

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 demolished and graduation

Went out early for the final run of week 9. No drama and had a comfortable last run with Laura. Will miss her but already have 3 weeks of consolidation planned...

Went out early for the final run of week 9. No drama and had a comfortable last ...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

On my second run of week 1, still a little achy from my first run. Did start to struggle a little on the last run, however its was up a hill like Ben Nevis 😁...

On my second run of week 1, still a little achy from my first run. Did start to ...

Cakelady77

•4 years ago

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Mature student graduation

Well I have now managed to complete the programme....Couch to 5K at my age (63) so I'm feeling just a little bit proud of myself I also feel a bit of a fraud...

Well I have now managed to complete the programme....Couch to 5K at my age (63) ...

FishOutOfWater57

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2

Really pleased that I managed to add another 90 seconds running time to this run, could of probably managed more but experiencing a tightness in my lower calf....

Really pleased that I managed to add another 90 seconds running time to this run...

Lottie74

•4 years ago

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I did it

So completed week 5 run 3. who would of thought i'd be able to run for 20 mins non stop. (even if it was very slow and on a treadmill) Going to do on incline...

So completed week 5 run 3. who would of thought i'd be able to run for 20 mins...

genejeanie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back to running after injury and stomach issues

So I restarted W5 R1 today, I’m happy I did it. The alternative would have been staying indoors and moaning about how pathetic I am. I finished it but it was...

So I restarted W5 R1 today, I’m happy I did it. The alternative would have been ...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R3...but is this common?

Set out on my W8r3 yesterday morning and found it a bit hard. Took a slightly different route which was a mixture of tarmac and track but relatively...

Set out on my W8r3 yesterday morning and found it a bit hard. Took a slightly d...

Comaltdel

Graduate•4 years ago

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Slow

Hi, I’m on week 7 and it’s going ok but I jog really slow. Is this ok? When I’m in the park so many go past me. Does speed matter?

Hi, I’m on week 7 and it’s going ok but I jog really slow. Is this ok? When I’m ...

Kiran274

•4 years ago

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North Wales Hills

I've just finished week 6 and so will be doing longer runs from now on, for today's run and the last 20 minute run I went down to the beach where its flat to...

I've just finished week 6 and so will be doing longer runs from now on, for toda...

JessamineG

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Waterproof iphone11 running band

Anyone had experience of using a phone armband holder? Looking one that’s waterproof and will fit round my fat bingo wings!

Anyone had experience of using a phone armband holder? Looking one that’s waterp...

Hanfel

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 a real struggle

Found week 5 run 3 actually ok but have really struggled with all week 6 runs and dreading week 7 now. Should I go back and repeat?

Found week 5 run 3 actually ok but have really struggled with all week 6 runs an...

Hanfel

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 progress

Didn’t post after my first Week 8 run which went really well; I ran further and slightly less slowly - felt very proud of myself. Run 2 today and it was a bit...

Didn’t post after my first Week 8 run which went really well; I ran further and ...

Islandmacmum

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2r2 struggling

Really struggled today to complete the 90 second runs today due to pains in my calves 🙁. I’ve been stretching after runs, but is there anything I can do...

Really struggled today to complete the 90 second runs today due to pains in my c...

Reevyrob

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

So I did this run and managed 3:12 KM in the 28 minutes - is that good or am I just slow? Should I be starting the run from the 5 minute warm up and include...

So I did this run and managed 3:12 KM in the 28 minutes - is that good or am I j...

lorralorrA

•4 years ago

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Second time around

I have completed the programme earlier this year and managed to run a nonstop 5k once or twice. Throughout the runs I suffered with painful legs to one degree...

I have completed the programme earlier this year and managed to run a nonstop 5k...

Perry-Formis

•4 years ago

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Does anyone find they run better on a treadmill than outside? Hoping this will change & I’ll actually be able to run outside with ease.

Treadmill run

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Feeling determined!

Long post alert!!! You can keep scrolling if you want, its fine😊 So, there I was, trotting along the edge of a field, giving the geese a wide berth (said good...

Long post alert!!! You can keep scrolling if you want, its fine😊 So, there I wa...

Cakerunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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I've Done it with Technical Issues!!

I've finished, but the last run was not the time to trial mapmyrun!! I turned on Michael to listen to his dulcet tones, for the 5 minutes walk, I clicked on...

I've finished, but the last run was not the time to trial mapmyrun!! I turned o...

runtoeatchocs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation - mixed bag

I'm finding consolidation to be quite a mixed bag which has been surprising. There are so many factors that can determine a good or disappointing run or a...

I'm finding consolidation to be quite a mixed bag which has been surprising. The...

Jillybean0141

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W6R3 yin & yang run

Just got back from W6R3. What a run it was. After R2 I was buzzing and really up for smashing R3 with a good distance. Unfortunately the techgods had other...

Just got back from W6R3. What a run it was. After R2 I was buzzing and really up...

chunkypie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Another milestone!

W7r3 complete. Never thought I’d get this far!

Leve

Graduate•4 years ago

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You ever feel like....

something special is about to happen? I actually can’t believe this, my first morning run, my first 10K. Completely gob smacked. I actually sat in my car...

something special is about to happen? I actually can’t believe this, my first m...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

Returning to c25k

Ahhh push it...... push it real good

It's getting serious now !

W9R1 - did it in 5.3Km

Starting from week 1 again

PB

An update on couchto5k.

I’m on my way.....

Week 9 demolished and graduation

Week 1 Run 2

Mature student graduation

W1R2

I did it

Back to running after injury and stomach issues

W8R3...but is this common?

Slow

North Wales Hills

Waterproof iphone11 running band

Week 6 a real struggle

Week 8 progress

W2r2 struggling

Week 8 Run 2

Second time around

Does anyone find they run better on a treadmill than outside? Hoping this will change & I’ll actually be able to run outside with ease.

Feeling determined!

I've Done it with Technical Issues!!

Consolidation - mixed bag

W6R3 yin & yang run

Another milestone!

You ever feel like....

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