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Run after Redundancy Letter

Was just about to set off on Week 7, Run 1 when the postie delivered the dreaded letter from work. I've been on furlough since April and started running to...

Was just about to set off on Week 7, Run 1 when the postie delivered the dreaded...

TortoiseandHare

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 R2 - Could kick myself!!!

Had to take just over a week off 2 weeks ago with a very swollen ankle.......it was kind of running related, I tripped on uneven ground and kicked my ankle...

Had to take just over a week off 2 weeks ago with a very swollen ankle.......it ...

Iamaki74

Graduate•4 years ago

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week 9 run 2

Just completed run 2 of week 9, can’t believe I made it this far but oh my, today was hard! My legs felt like iron, think I started off too fast. But either...

Just completed run 2 of week 9, can’t believe I made it this far but oh my, toda...

simplymerissa

•4 years ago

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Week9, run 3 - dunnit!

Exactly 2 months after my w1r1 I have run for 36 minutes and covered 4.42k. I am 53 and a stone overweight. I know its been said many times, but this...

Exactly 2 months after my w1r1 I have run for 36 minutes and covered 4.42k. I ...

Firehorse1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Disappointed

I have finished week 9 about 6 weeks ago and have continued to run 3-4 times a week for 30 mins but I still can’t get near the 5K distance, (I’m currently at...

I have finished week 9 about 6 weeks ago and have continued to run 3-4 times a w...

Blueam

•4 years ago

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Consolidation 5k or 30 mins?

Hi, I’m on track to run 5k in 30 mins or a bit less. For the consolidation runs should I run for 30 mins or stop when I hit 5k?

Hi, I’m on track to run 5k in 30 mins or a bit less. For the consolidation runs...

Jimbohw

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Leggings with pocket

Anybody got any recommendations for running leggings with a pocket for phone? My hand gets cramp holding it, and it when I put it in the waistband of my...

Anybody got any recommendations for running leggings with a pocket for phone? M...

Cookacake

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

I awoke this morning just before 5, it's a run day so nothing unusual there, I dozed until 5:40 and headed downstairs, a nice cup of green tea and then running...

I awoke this morning just before 5, it's a run day so nothing unusual there, I d...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk4 R1

Wow! I thought week 3 was a jump but week 4 definitely takes it up a level! I did it though!!!! I was the definition of a couch potatoe and can’t believe Iv...

Wow! I thought week 3 was a jump but week 4 definitely takes it up a level! I di...

Jessabelle2102

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 completed

week 6 and I'm starting to do this so pleased with my self 🤩

Happyfeet28

•4 years ago

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Penultimate run complete🙂

Well that's 26 runs behind me and just one to go! So barring any unforeseen mishaps, I will be graduating in a little under 48 hours time 🤞😁 It just seems...

Well that's 26 runs behind me and just one to go! So barring any unforeseen mish...

TeeJay66

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 - Smashed it!!

Set out this morning with a steely determination to not only get this run successfully done and dusted, but to improve on my pace. My second run of the week...

Set out this morning with a steely determination to not only get this run succes...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 2 - new route!

No issues with dithering about whether to run today 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️ .. up with the lark, gorgeous day ☀️ ! Decided to find another route, away from running on...

No issues with dithering about whether to run today 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️ .. up with th...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

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W6R2

Ayup playmates. That was a cool run. No problems. This is a beautiful place to run. Those signets are growing well. And they’re putting a little more distance...

Ayup playmates. That was a cool run. No problems. This is a beautiful place to r...

NikonikoFred

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Lower calf ache

Started C25k today. I have tried this ages ago but hurt both calfs, running on tredmill. Since then calfs ache whenever I run. I warm up, stretch prior to and...

Started C25k today. I have tried this ages ago but hurt both calfs, running on t...

Glasgowgirl4

•4 years ago

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I’m back!

Missed two runs last week due to blisters, cocktails and sore calves. Tried The Body Coach. Left my whole body aching for days! But today I paced myself and...

Missed two runs last week due to blisters, cocktails and sore calves. Tried The ...

SionedElin94

•4 years ago

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Pap17 here well it happened

Tonight after a number of 5k relatively good runs that I have not mentioned I ran tonight and beat my Swanley Park loop which I aimed to do but the effort used...

Tonight after a number of 5k relatively good runs that I have not mentioned I ra...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Lost my streak?...

Been running now for about 20 weeks. Graduated and still managing about 32 minutes 3 times a week .... till this week. Totally can’t get my energy up. Set off...

Been running now for about 20 weeks. Graduated and still managing about 32 minut...

Yorki_Girl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Dying to go for a run...

After my last run I've had quite a sore lower calf muscle (was limping for the first day!) and although it's been 3 days since my last run I can definitely...

After my last run I've had quite a sore lower calf muscle (was limping for the f...

joggo

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Winter clothing

So I’d like to ask you professional runners what your winter gear is? I’m female and just trying to get prepared. I’m now at week 6 run 2 - will do the 3rd run...

So I’d like to ask you professional runners what your winter gear is? I’m female...

RunningNewbie78

•4 years ago

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Half a mile in and calf gone again 😫 W7R1

Left it 6 days since I pulled my calf muscle on W6R3. Was feeling really good. Stretched before the 5 minute walk. Just over half a mile and it went again! I’m...

Left it 6 days since I pulled my calf muscle on W6R3. Was feeling really good. S...

Mitchm77

•4 years ago

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1st Consolidation Run...

... was, I think ... my favourite so far ... Why? 1) I’m so chuffed that I actually did it! I did the C25K about 6 years ago ... followed it religiously &...

... was, I think ... my favourite so far ... Why? 1) I’m so chuffed that I actu...

Chokka

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Any other VFF runners here?

Am I alone in being doing this in FiveFingers toe shoes? I have worn them exclusively for about eight years but never tried proper running before. (Like many I...

Am I alone in being doing this in FiveFingers toe shoes? I have worn them exclus...

nowster

Graduate•4 years ago

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May be useful

https://youtu.be/YACmfwcBDnM This is a terrific YouTube channel (along with The Running Channel) and thought this may help some and be useful for others. If...

https://youtu.be/YACmfwcBDnM This is a terrific YouTube channel (along with The ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 Run1 done!

So I ran continuously for 28 minutes today. Feels so amazing. I simply can not believe it.

So I ran continuously for 28 minutes today. Feels so amazing. I simply can not b...

MoverDoer

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1 R1 Complete!!!!! 😆

Guys I am on top of the worldddd! Thank you to everyone for their advice today - ofcourse I ignored you all and ran too fast 😂. I soon learnt my lesson and...

Guys I am on top of the worldddd! Thank you to everyone for their advice today -...

sally1993

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Week 4 smashed

That’s week 4 done. Tracker app shows that I’m running for longer and picking up a bit of pace too since the start of week 4. New route already worked out...

That’s week 4 done. Tracker app shows that I’m running for longer and picking up...

Chocworkorange

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Week 8 Run 1

Had a couple of rest days as found week 7 run 3 hard and was dreading the extra 3 mins. Knew I could do it but think am frightened of ‘going it alone’ for...

Had a couple of rest days as found week 7 run 3 hard and was dreading the extra ...

ThisGirlNowRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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The One show

There is a article on C25K on tonight's one show BBC1 at 7pm

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

16 Replies

C25K segment on the One Show tonight.....

BBC have just mentioned that The One Show is doing a piece on C25K tonight.....just a heads up 😁

BBC have just mentioned that The One Show is doing a piece on C25K tonight.....j...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

Run after Redundancy Letter

Wk9 R2 - Could kick myself!!!

week 9 run 2

Week9, run 3 - dunnit!

Disappointed

Consolidation 5k or 30 mins?

Leggings with pocket

Week 9 Run 2

Wk4 R1

Week 5 completed

Penultimate run complete🙂

Week 9 Run 2 - Smashed it!!

Consolidation Run 2 - new route!

W6R2

Lower calf ache

I’m back!

Pap17 here well it happened

Lost my streak?...

Dying to go for a run...

Winter clothing

Half a mile in and calf gone again 😫 W7R1

1st Consolidation Run...

Any other VFF runners here?

May be useful

Week 8 Run1 done!

W1 R1 Complete!!!!! 😆

Week 4 smashed

Week 8 Run 1

The One show

C25K segment on the One Show tonight.....

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