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Made a start last week and walked instead of running as my feet were sore, my thought is at least I am putting in some kind of action. Will begin the second...

Made a start last week and walked instead of running as my feet were sore, my th...

Johnny34

•4 years ago

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W7r2

A bit upset, not my best effort after such a good W7r1 run two days ago. Not sure why I found today so difficult but I’ll rest a couple of days and do W7r3 in...

A bit upset, not my best effort after such a good W7r1 run two days ago. Not sur...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R3 done!

Eight weeks ago I never dreamed I’d get this far! One week left to go! Today’s run was back in the woods...familiar terrain and route (and roots!!). I was so...

Eight weeks ago I never dreamed I’d get this far! One week left to go! Today’s r...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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Penultimate C25K Run totally knackered!

Well I’ve nearly completed C25K just got 1 more 30 minute run to complete. But I don’t know about anyone else but I feel absolutely shattered after today’s...

Well I’ve nearly completed C25K just got 1 more 30 minute run to complete. But I...

SyTowe

Graduate•4 years ago

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OFF THE COUCH: A thought experiment. DYO C25K

Yes, DYO. "Design Your Own" C25K. We've all been there. Looking at the app or our spreadsheet/wallchart at a particular run and thinking "OMG! No way! Are...

Yes, DYO. "Design Your Own" C25K. We've all been there. Looking at the app o...

John_W

Graduate•4 years ago

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BPM for snails?

Hi there, I usually run to the NHS podcasts... but I'm thinking of switching to the app to play my own music. Should I be aiming for a particular bpm for the...

Hi there, I usually run to the NHS podcasts... but I'm thinking of switching to ...

Sara_Wales

Graduate•4 years ago

20 Replies

Thankyou!!

Thank you to everyone who encouraged me when I was feeling super nervous about week 5. I just finished run three and I'm so proud of myself! Thankyou for...

Thank you to everyone who encouraged me when I was feeling super nervous about w...

JessamineG

Graduate•4 years ago

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41 - 6ft 2" - 21st 2lb - Week 7 Run 2

Once again hard work.... Breathing was much much better, but my HR was quite high. Slowed down to try and get my HR back to a reasonable level. I've been...

Once again hard work.... Breathing was much much better, but my HR was quite hig...

Sedge

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back on track?

Hi, lovely people. On Monday I started W5 of the challenge. That day I came back and ate very fast emotionally ate throughout the day. Ending with a spoon some...

Hi, lovely people. On Monday I started W5 of the challenge. That day I came back...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Which running jacket and hat/cap?

I’d like to get a running jacket and hat for when I’m out on drizzly mornings. Can anyone recommend something that is suitable for light rain? Thanks

I’d like to get a running jacket and hat for when I’m out on drizzly mornings. C...

Fabuat50

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally did it - week 9 run 3 complete

Started this in December in the gym but have battled through anxiety, chest infections, hip pain and lockdown to get here. Last run was a killer at 9pm after...

Started this in December in the gym but have battled through anxiety, chest infe...

Shellygall

•4 years ago

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Progressing forward!

Week 6 completed!

Leve

Graduate•4 years ago

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Do I keep going?

So I ran my 1st 5k today in 37mins 😁😁😁 I graduated on 22nd June running 4k and have only ran that distance since. The route is usually take is quite hilly....

So I ran my 1st 5k today in 37mins 😁😁😁 I graduated on 22nd June running 4k an...

Blue_runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Annoying Injury

So disappointed. Been running now for 3 months and hitting 5k most times however still no in 30mins. Not long into last nights run I get a pain just below my...

So disappointed. Been running now for 3 months and hitting 5k most times however...

Kirkie123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 failed :(

I went out to do run 3 this morning and started off alright but it was tough and just felt like it was dragging on forever. I just kept wanting it to end and...

I went out to do run 3 this morning and started off alright but it was tough and...

aphex

•4 years ago

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Week 8 - finding the groove

I have just completed w8r3 (woo hoo!) and have run for 30 or 31 minutes for each of the week 8 runs. I always feel stronger at the end and if there’s gas in...

I have just completed w8r3 (woo hoo!) and have run for 30 or 31 minutes for each...

Firehorse1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Lockdown benefits!!

Week 3 Run 3 complete!! Normally on a Thursday morning I would be getting in my car at 6.00 to drive the 2 hour commute to the office and sit in traffic. Then...

Week 3 Run 3 complete!! Normally on a Thursday morning I would be getting in my ...

Sedge395

•4 years ago

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Bad back; advice needed.

Tomorrow will be W4 R3 for me, and it's been tough but I have managed to keep it up. In the distant past I have suffered with pain in my lower back which has...

Tomorrow will be W4 R3 for me, and it's been tough but I have managed to keep it...

Gingerbadger

•4 years ago

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Wk 9 run 2 - “Rise and shine, it’s butt whipping time”

The classic 90’s film Cool Runnings (a firm favourite with the adults and kids in my household) is what got me through today. Still a few week 9 nerves in my...

The classic 90’s film Cool Runnings (a firm favourite with the adults and kids i...

Foxyblue

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Looking for advice

I (amazingly) graduated the c25k about 3 weeks ago now and have since been doing solid 5k runs 3 times a week averaging a pace of about 9'40 and completing...

I (amazingly) graduated the c25k about 3 weeks ago now and have since been doing...

MartyH80

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Must have been really nervous about this run as whilst I don’t sleep well I was awake at 2,3 and 4 !!! Went back to sleep and hey Ho is was run time......

Must have been really nervous about this run as whilst I don’t sleep well I was ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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7th Consolidation Run - short and easy

First half was harder (maybe due to 3 days rest?) but second half was easier than ever before. I ran my old C25k route which I know now very well and provides...

First half was harder (maybe due to 3 days rest?) but second half was easier tha...

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Has anyone else done this

My friend and I are on week 7. But in 25 mins only doing 2.5k so no where near 5. It’s ok, need to build stamina but it’s ok. Question should we go back to...

My friend and I are on week 7. But in 25 mins only doing 2.5k so no where near ...

Tiddlypush

•4 years ago

10 Replies

nice

nice group

Justlookingaround

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W1R1 with my dad

Morning all, hope you’re all well! My dad and I completed the first run today. My dad has struggled with shin splints, calf and Achilles issues in the past,...

Morning all, hope you’re all well! My dad and I completed the first run today. ...

Mobiliseandmove

•4 years ago

1 Reply

After completing wk9, I did two more 30 min runs then stopped altogether. I can't get going again. Help!

Loss of motivation

Devonndumpling

•4 years ago

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6am ... me? Seriously?!?!

Woke up way too early this morning & rather than the usual ‘oh god I need sleep’, my first thought was ‘I’ll go for my run now!’ ... Blimey. Never thought I’d...

Woke up way too early this morning & rather than the usual ‘oh god I need sleep’...

Chokka

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Completed. 😱

Well I’ve only gone and done it. I’m running slow but it’s for 30mins and who cares. Keep going everyone. This programme works if you stick to it.

Well I’ve only gone and done it. I’m running slow but it’s for 30mins and who ca...

pegasus2512

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Just completed the 25 min run and elated is not the word. When Laura said 1 minute to go I knew I was gonna finish it. Although I didn’t pick up the pace as...

Just completed the 25 min run and elated is not the word. When Laura said 1 minu...

PMcL1966

Graduate•4 years ago

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Next run week 6 run 3

Hi I am doing this run tomorrow I feel nervous about it. But have managed all runs this week not easily but I could do them with some energy left. I have...

Hi I am doing this run tomorrow I feel nervous about it. But have managed all ru...

Nicky2603

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

Beginning

W7r2

W8R3 done!

Penultimate C25K Run totally knackered!

OFF THE COUCH: A thought experiment. DYO C25K

BPM for snails?

Thankyou!!

41 - 6ft 2" - 21st 2lb - Week 7 Run 2

Back on track?

Which running jacket and hat/cap?

Finally did it - week 9 run 3 complete

Progressing forward!

Do I keep going?

Annoying Injury

Week 5 run 3 failed :(

Week 8 - finding the groove

Lockdown benefits!!

Bad back; advice needed.

Wk 9 run 2 - “Rise and shine, it’s butt whipping time”

Looking for advice

Week 5 Run 3

7th Consolidation Run - short and easy

Has anyone else done this

nice

W1R1 with my dad

After completing wk9, I did two more 30 min runs then stopped altogether. I can't get going again. Help!

6am ... me? Seriously?!?!

Completed. 😱

Week 6 run 3

Next run week 6 run 3

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