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Wk1 R1

Ok..... after debating whether to start my challenge in the rain I decided to wait it out and hope the weather improved. I didn’t want to give myself any...

Ok..... after debating whether to start my challenge in the rain I decided to wa...

Lottie74

•4 years ago

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Graduate

Just finished the C25 and was wondering what a good app would be to continue?

Umbalumbu

•4 years ago

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Progress!

Hello friends, I haven’t posted anything since week 3. Today I completed week 6, run 1. I’m still very, very slow and I’m not convinced I’ll be able to run 5k...

Hello friends, I haven’t posted anything since week 3. Today I completed week 6,...

Mishap

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation confusions

It's been around 6 weeks since graduation and since then I've completed the Nike running club four week plan. And now I've started another. I'm not very good...

It's been around 6 weeks since graduation and since then I've completed the Nike...

Staceyxxxx90

Graduate•4 years ago

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Coach to 5K - problem with closing phone in the middle of first walk

I'm new here and I have the app for Couch to 5K on my Huawei P smart. This app drops out during the first 5 minute walk? Help please.

I'm new here and I have the app for Couch to 5K on my Huawei P smart. This app d...

Sewblu

•4 years ago

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Wk4 run 3

Just finished week 4. Made the mistake of looking ahead and seeing what’s in store for week 5 run 3. Fingers crossed I’ll do it. I’ll give it my all and see...

Just finished week 4. Made the mistake of looking ahead and seeing what’s in sto...

Tarmacnewbie

Graduate•4 years ago

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OFF THE COUCH: Should runners stretch?

An interesting video: https://www.running-physio.com/should-runners-stretch/

John_W

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Garmin problems today

https://www.theregister.com/2020/07/23/garmin_outage/ "Garmin's Connect service has been down for more than seven hours today to the frustration of fitness...

https://www.theregister.com/2020/07/23/garmin_outage/ "Garmin's Connect service ...

nowster

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

Had to take a week off due to family issues but did it this morning!! Any tips for getting over that final finish line?

Had to take a week off due to family issues but did it this morning!! Any tips f...

Sjrogers

•4 years ago

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Running Playlist

Hello! Running with music that encourages you is one of the best things for me. I'd like to share my Spotify playlist with you in case you want a ready-made...

Hello! Running with music that encourages you is one of the best things for me. ...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation runs are tough 😢

I graduated at the start of July - amazing high after completing that last run on week 9 but omg it’s been tough since then. Where’s my focus and my ‘ I can do...

I graduated at the start of July - amazing high after completing that last run o...

Dreambird

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3

Well I only went and did it! 25 mins straight and feeling great. It was hard but I just kept going. Loving life x

Well I only went and did it! 25 mins straight and feeling great. It was hard but...

RunningNewbie78

•4 years ago

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Wk 9 run 1

I’m jogging now 30 minutes straight. It wasn’t easy , I felt like I was dragging a dead animal behind me. Still did it though! The podcast is the only thing...

I’m jogging now 30 minutes straight. It wasn’t easy , I felt like I was dragging...

scooberella

•4 years ago

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Trainers

Anyone suggest trainers that don't make your feet sweat! Please

Helenmarie28

•4 years ago

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W9 R3.....slay the gremlin!

I did it! C25K completed! The gremlin did its very best to try to stop me ...cramp in my calf during the night, sore knee this morning, shaking before I even...

I did it! C25K completed! The gremlin did its very best to try to stop me ...cr...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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My first 5k!

Hello everyone. I graduated 2 years ago and for several reasons didn’t manage to keep up with running so I decided to redo C25K during lockdown. I...

Hello everyone. I graduated 2 years ago and for several reasons didn’t manage to...

Tiny-Tim

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hmm first gym run W9R2

I ran in the gym today .... I may have run faster I have learnt I prefer outside running. Now if 15 weeks ago (-I had a hick up & repeated a few weeks...) if...

I ran in the gym today .... I may have run faster I have learnt I prefer outside...

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

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New trainers!!! 😬😬

Bought new ASICS running trainers this week and wore them for the first time today, they’re really comfortable so no problems there!! BUT now for the first...

Bought new ASICS running trainers this week and wore them for the first time tod...

Running21a

•4 years ago

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W8R2 - A slower pace but done!

I was slightly dreading this run today after really feeling W8R1 was a max effort affair two days ago (plus - it’s raining!). So I popped on here first thing...

I was slightly dreading this run today after really feeling W8R1 was a max effor...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation day!!!!

I did it!!! Week 9 Run 3 completed!!! Have wine and ice cream to celebrate with tonight. So pleased with myself!!!! I said if I competed the plan is Get...

I did it!!! Week 9 Run 3 completed!!! Have wine and ice cream to celebrate with ...

SuperKat1974

Graduate•4 years ago

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Music, podcasts or audiobooks?

Just wondering what people like to listen to while running. I've only listened to music, while my sister likes podcasts. I'm a bit afraid to change incase my...

Just wondering what people like to listen to while running. I've only listened ...

FitterFor40

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 run3

After a false start yesterday,I have completed the C25K today! What a feeling 😬 As the saying goes “slow and steady wins the race”. Good luck to everyone...

After a false start yesterday,I have completed the C25K today! What a feeling 😬...

LLCoolL

Graduate•4 years ago

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🥳🥳 I’ve done it🥳🥳

Last night I completed W9R3.... and boy did it feel good. I did the run slower than usual just to make sure I completed it on a high. I still can’t believe I...

Last night I completed W9R3.... and boy did it feel good. I did the run slower ...

Scoochie

Graduate•4 years ago

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consolidation run 2 !

Well that was a different animal altogether! I didn't feel as though I was about to die . The splits very quicker for 2 km too .I also jogged for 33 mins...

Well that was a different animal altogether! I didn't feel as though I was about...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2

Running solo last night as my youngest has decided that there are better things to do of an evening... This had the added bonus of me running my quickest 3k's...

Running solo last night as my youngest has decided that there are better things ...

NotAthletic

Graduate•4 years ago

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We did it!! C25K Completed!

Yesterday, we finished week 9 and it feels awesome. We did it! Early on, we did extra repeated runs before moving onto the next week. For anyone new to C25K,...

Yesterday, we finished week 9 and it feels awesome. We did it! Early on, we did ...

ReservoirJogs

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st consolidation run

Completed C25K on Tuesday, which felt just amazing. Had no idea when I started that I would get to this point. Enjoyed the discipline of the program and...

Completed C25K on Tuesday, which felt just amazing. Had no idea when I started ...

Billy_Whizz

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

4th CONS RUN

Glad it’s not just me finding it tough, reading lots of consolidation posts not feeling the motivation. I think we have to realise that C25K has given us...

Glad it’s not just me finding it tough, reading lots of consolidation posts not ...

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk7run1 -can't believe this 64yr old is doing it!

Lots to say today. I haven't posted for a while but love reading everyone's posts and replies -this is such a generous and supportive community -why can't all...

Lots to say today. I haven't posted for a while but love reading everyone's post...

SJ44

Graduate•4 years ago

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Injury recovery

So after my injury Thursday all was feeling better so decided a run today. Managed just over 15min before I felt the discomfort coming back. Decided to stop as...

So after my injury Thursday all was feeling better so decided a run today. Manag...

Kirkie123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

Wk1 R1

Graduate

Progress!

Consolidation confusions

Coach to 5K - problem with closing phone in the middle of first walk

Wk4 run 3

OFF THE COUCH: Should runners stretch?

Garmin problems today

Week 9 run 1

Running Playlist

Consolidation runs are tough 😢

W6R3

Wk 9 run 1

Trainers

W9 R3.....slay the gremlin!

My first 5k!

Hmm first gym run W9R2

New trainers!!! 😬😬

W8R2 - A slower pace but done!

Graduation day!!!!

Music, podcasts or audiobooks?

W9 run3

🥳🥳 I’ve done it🥳🥳

consolidation run 2 !

W6R2

We did it!! C25K Completed!

1st consolidation run

4th CONS RUN

Wk7run1 -can't believe this 64yr old is doing it!

Injury recovery

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