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Stuck on week6 Due to sore knees

Hi. Looking for some advice. I’ve been stuck on week 6 for a few weeks now. Runs themselves have been ok - but the day after the run my knees get sore and I...

Hi. Looking for some advice. I’ve been stuck on week 6 for a few weeks now. Runs...

GeeDubYah

•4 years ago

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Yay 🥳🥳

I did it! I actually completed it up until week 9!! I am so happy!

Charfar

Graduate•4 years ago

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4 runs left 🤪

So just finished wk8 run 2 and I knew it was going to be a struggle after a very very difficult wk7. So I’m ok for the first 15/16 min(would go to far as say I...

So just finished wk8 run 2 and I knew it was going to be a struggle after a very...

Sarahf40

Graduate•4 years ago

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Gym class

So I’ve completed C25k...& yesterday I went to the gym to do my first class -body combat since lockdown. Omg today I can hardly move !! Tomorrow I’ll do my...

So I’ve completed C25k...& yesterday I went to the gym to do my first class -bod...

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

So, I had some foot pain and was unsure whether I should run or take an extra rest day. I decided to run. I’m glad I did as feel good for it and my foot is...

So, I had some foot pain and was unsure whether I should run or take an extra re...

Yellowteacher34

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK3 R3 complete! 😊

At week one I was shocked at how difficult I found jogging for 60 secs. Now i’ve managed 3mins! The advice about the person on the other side of the hedge was...

At week one I was shocked at how difficult I found jogging for 60 secs. Now i’ve...

Tigerbear1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wowser!

Oh my crikey! I’ve run a 5K this morning 😱 Week 9 run 1, I saw how close I was to doing it. So this morning I had it I’m my head I’m going to try and do it....

Oh my crikey! I’ve run a 5K this morning 😱 Week 9 run 1, I saw how close I was ...

Jnubster

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3.........🥵🤢

Really struggled to do the whole 20 mins run so disappointed but did manage 15 mins which is ok I suppose 🤷‍♀️ Will try again to conquer the 20 mins in a few...

Really struggled to do the whole 20 mins run so disappointed but did manage 15 m...

Bezza42

•4 years ago

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C25k lockdown finisher

Hi everyone, only just found this forum. A lockdown c25k finisher who managed my first 5K non stop “run” on 22 May, would love a graduation badge please!!...

Hi everyone, only just found this forum. A lockdown c25k finisher who managed m...

TPav

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 2 - Could I be bothered?

I went for a late afternoon bike ride with my son-in-law and 2 of the grandkids last night, not far, 10.5 miles and definitely not fast. I woke this morning...

I went for a late afternoon bike ride with my son-in-law and 2 of the grandkids ...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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Distance covered?

I completed couch to 5 km months ago and have recently supported my daughters to achieve it. Last night they both completed wk 9 run 3 but in they covered 4.5...

I completed couch to 5 km months ago and have recently supported my daughters to...

Skibunny69

•4 years ago

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W9R1 Done

Hi all. Ran W9R1 yesterday evening. Changed my usual route which took in a couple of hills. Toxic 10 kicked in at the beginning worse than ever - I could have...

Hi all. Ran W9R1 yesterday evening. Changed my usual route which took in a coupl...

Whippetywhip

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 1

Well I thought I’d said goodbye to Laura ... got up this morning and decided I’d take her along with me (my comfort blanket)! We got to the end of the 30...

Well I thought I’d said goodbye to Laura ... got up this morning and decided I’d...

Sunglasses

Graduate•4 years ago

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Starting again

So I made it to week 5, the ache in my knee was unbearable at night thought it might be runners knee so waited a few months. The pain was less but even a short...

So I made it to week 5, the ache in my knee was unbearable at night thought it m...

Crookie1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Cheat

Ok I have your attention about the cheating and I didn't really cheat other than on Michael Johnson. Well that's not strictly true but I have to confess that...

Ok I have your attention about the cheating and I didn't really cheat other than...

TEOTWAWKI1066

Graduate•4 years ago

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👩‍🎓

Very excited to have FINALLY COMPLETED the programme!! (Does that mean I can stop now?!?!??🤣👏🏼) Thank you to everyone here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Less couch than...

Very excited to have FINALLY COMPLETED the programme!! (Does that mean I can sto...

Orangepastill

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation 7: DON’T FORGET WARMING UP!

Today it didn’t help that I really wasn’t in the mood for this run, as I have work, then a work party later that will go on until late, so waking up early this...

Today it didn’t help that I really wasn’t in the mood for this run, as I have wo...

packersruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 2 - Another 4K !

My usual early start for this run! I had an idea of where I was going. I love this planning of routes! I had decided to cut out the longer grass area which I...

My usual early start for this run! I had an idea of where I was going. I love th...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 and the calf tightness and pain is back.. 😡😔

Hi guys, It’s a problem I had the first time round. My calf tightness/pain has come back. The last two runs it’s been that painful I’ve had to stop and...

Hi guys, It’s a problem I had the first time round. My calf tightness/pain has ...

Dbon

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3 R3 - Early morning run

After an eventful first week including cramping, a sore foot and an extra rest day, I have finally managed to complete my third run! I use the word complete...

After an eventful first week including cramping, a sore foot and an extra rest d...

Lottie74

•4 years ago

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W9R3 Complete! So happy

I really wanted to do something positive during these challenging times and I am so happy that I have finally completed the programme. Took me a bit longer...

I really wanted to do something positive during these challenging times and I am...

Sky-Runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation running - week 1

Having graduated two weeks ago I only managed to get out once last week for various reasons. I was a bit nervous going out without Michael, but it actually...

Having graduated two weeks ago I only managed to get out once last week for vari...

Dancermo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Next goal is 10k 💖🏃‍♂️💖

After over 2 weeks out due to a calf injury I did my second run tonight and did just over 5k in 30mins. I'll do my next run on Friday as don't want to...

After over 2 weeks out due to a calf injury I did my second run tonight and did ...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running away the tears

Tonights run was by far the most difficult run I’ve ever had to do. I lost my mum yesterday, she was only 64, which is no age nowadays. Her health had been...

Tonights run was by far the most difficult run I’ve ever had to do. I lost my mu...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it !

Can't believe I actually did if and if feels great one of the best things I have done. Good luck to everyone else you can do it. :)

Can't believe I actually did if and if feels great one of the best things I hav...

Runninggirl59

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed Week 5 Run 3 this morning

EVERYONE CONGRATULATE ME!

Yamz995

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Heel pain - can it be helped!?

Hi folks, I am really struggling with heel pain. I have proper trainers (following gait analysis), have bought various gel inserts & tried different socks...

Hi folks, I am really struggling with heel pain. I have proper trainers (follo...

Scenglish64a

•4 years ago

49 Replies

Week 6

Hi all Well i never thought it would be a remote possibility that I would get this far but here I am😁 I really enjoyed my 20 minute run but found tonights...

Hi all Well i never thought it would be a remote possibility that I would get th...

Smile23

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 tomorrow....?

I have hurt my foot. I think from my first run on Monday. Should I try and run my second run tomorrow as I had planned or have another rest day? I’m really...

I have hurt my foot. I think from my first run on Monday. Should I try and run m...

Yellowteacher34

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduate

Hi. I graduated 14th July and have been trying to get my badge and extra motivation since. Please?

Hi. I graduated 14th July and have been trying to get my badge and extra motiva...

Shellygall

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

Stuck on week6 Due to sore knees

Yay 🥳🥳

4 runs left 🤪

Gym class

Week 1 run 2

WK3 R3 complete! 😊

Wowser!

Week 5 run 3.........🥵🤢

C25k lockdown finisher

Consolidation Run 2 - Could I be bothered?

Distance covered?

W9R1 Done

Consolidation Run 1

Starting again

Consolidation Cheat

👩‍🎓

Consolidation 7: DON’T FORGET WARMING UP!

Consolidation Run 2 - Another 4K !

Week 9 and the calf tightness and pain is back.. 😡😔

W3 R3 - Early morning run

W9R3 Complete! So happy

Consolidation running - week 1

Next goal is 10k 💖🏃‍♂️💖

Running away the tears

I did it !

Completed Week 5 Run 3 this morning

Heel pain - can it be helped!?

Week 6

Week 1 run 2 tomorrow....?

Graduate

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