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Consolidation Run 1

So today was my first run since completing C25K last week. Reversed my usual route which seemed quicker (somehow). I listened to a repeat of the final run of...

So today was my first run since completing C25K last week. Reversed my usual rou...

Zizu900

•4 years ago

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W7 done ✅

A good run today after the last one, W7R2, which was a bag a spanner’s (borrowed that phrase from TinyTears as did sum up nicely the shocker it felt). Usual...

A good run today after the last one, W7R2, which was a bag a spanner’s (borrowed...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

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W6R3 - a kind sibling to W6R1

Just ran (shuffled) for 25 minutes! Okay, so not the exhilaration of W5R3 (where I must admit, a small tear was shed), but a welcome mental and physical come...

Just ran (shuffled) for 25 minutes! Okay, so not the exhilaration of W5R3 (where...

Whippetywhip

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 Done

Really? 69, asthmatic, completely non-sporty, granny to seven [irrelevant, I know but it makes me sound really old] - so if I can do it anyone can. One of my...

Really? 69, asthmatic, completely non-sporty, granny to seven [irrelevant, I kno...

BirdersMum

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally made 5K 🎉🏃‍♀️😀 (consolidation run 13)

Like so many others I didn’t make the 5K at week 9 run 3. I’ve steadily plodded along though at my own snail pace 🐌 and finally made it after 12 consolidation...

Like so many others I didn’t make the 5K at week 9 run 3. I’ve steadily plodded ...

Ginny57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Burning calf left leg

Hi all, I'm wk4 r2. And I just crnt run anymore 😭. The burning pain in my left calf just won't let up. Iv tried to run through it as some people have...

Hi all, I'm wk4 r2. And I just crnt run anymore 😭. The burning pain in my left...

ksow28

•4 years ago

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newbie update

Hi all, just thought I would keep you all updated...ie been little quiet lately. haven't run in a little while and i'm rather ashamed with myself. But...

Hi all, just thought I would keep you all updated...ie been little quiet lately....

Lemonlulu

•4 years ago

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Graduated

Graduated today and feeling super proud. Definitely going to keep it up

NicR115

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5, run 3....... DONE!!!!! 🎉

I am SO pleased!!! Today I completed week 5, run 3!!! I ran (jogged) for the whole 20mins without stopping, and considering I was dreading and struggled with...

I am SO pleased!!! Today I completed week 5, run 3!!! I ran (jogged) for the who...

Weddingrunner

•4 years ago

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Sore shin...

Just finished my first run of Week 6 which went okay but a bit concerned about a slight pain that’s developed in my right shin - just up the left side of the...

Just finished my first run of Week 6 which went okay but a bit concerned about a...

Islandmacmum

Graduate•4 years ago

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80% mental 20% physical

I got seriously ‘glutened’ last week (a long story involving gin and a biscuit 😂)and have had a poor back, belly and 2 sides since. I ran the 2nd 25 min run...

I got seriously ‘glutened’ last week (a long story involving gin and a biscuit �...

Frizzbomb67

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation 🐌run 4.

Well I decided to go out and severe my ties to Jo. OMG I missed her telling me I can do this had to just tell myself !! Love the feeling of completing it...

Well I decided to go out and severe my ties to Jo. OMG I missed her telling me I...

Delgirl82

•4 years ago

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Headwind makes me Moonwalk!

Today was blustery where I live and at several points during run felt like I was doing the MJ Moonwalk. Well funny 😄

Today was blustery where I live and at several points during run felt like I was...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

GRADUATE

I have run W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎉

Cloughbut

•4 years ago

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Minor Knee Injury...How long can you be out before you need to start over?

Hi, I completed my graduation run on the 17th June and seemed to have over done it on my left knee (fist week I'd done the "long runs" with only a day rest in...

Hi, I completed my graduation run on the 17th June and seemed to have over done ...

Dtow

Graduate•4 years ago

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Calf and knee pain. Any tips?

Hi I’ve been experiencing really tight calf muscles on my last 3 runs. I’ve just completed week 3 run 1. Any tips on how I can prepare better for my runs? I’m...

Hi I’ve been experiencing really tight calf muscles on my last 3 runs. I’ve just...

Corey17

•4 years ago

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30 minutes done💪💪

I have completed the 3rd run week 9 and I have been able to run continuously for 30 minutes however I can't hit the 5k I reach 4.3k so I guess its all. About...

I have completed the 3rd run week 9 and I have been able to run continuously fo...

jcmartin2000

Graduate•4 years ago

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2nd time lucky! Still can't quite believe I've done it

Sooooo I've been aware for many years that I need to exercise, but always applied the old adage "I haven't found an exercise I enjoy yet...." Excuses, excuses!...

Sooooo I've been aware for many years that I need to exercise, but always applie...

rgrayrm

Graduate•4 years ago

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The five minutes of horribleness

Ok, w8r1 done. I was thinking how well it was going, in fact one of my best runs yet, and then got to only 5 minutes to go. Aggghhhh.... that last five...

Ok, w8r1 done. I was thinking how well it was going, in fact one of my best run...

Greenk

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not a run but a walk

What do others do on rest days? I’ve seen this question asked before and usually if not working we don’t do much on rest days, laundry, shopping stuff like...

What do others do on rest days? I’ve seen this question asked before and usually...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Another one bites the dust !

Week 7 Run 2 Done and dusted ! ✔️ A good run today without any drama's except too much tech ! haha These 25 minute runs are feeling the norm now . just too...

Week 7 Run 2 Done and dusted ! ✔️ A good run today without any drama's except t...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R3

Ive only blooming gone and done it - 30 mins running non stop. I am so proud of my self. How do i graduate?

Ive only blooming gone and done it - 30 mins running non stop. I am so proud of ...

Neverrunbefore74

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anyone suggest some good running music??

Anyone got a good music list they can recommend to run to?

Hedgehogs123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Making it a habit

After a decade of not doing much exercise, I started this last week and boy was it hard!! Now on Week 2 and determine to complete the 9 weeks.

After a decade of not doing much exercise, I started this last week and boy was ...

Nortel2022

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

First run complete 😁 Very happy with myself

Emi98

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1!

First Run, felt so unfit. Here’s hoping I can keep it up and shift 2stone 😭🙈

NikiHS

•4 years ago

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W4/R2 was tough...

Blimey...that hurt! I just did the second run of W4 and I nearly didn’t make it (I could not believe how quickly the rest before the second 5 min run went...

Blimey...that hurt! I just did the second run of W4 and I nearly didn’t make it ...

Learning_to_run

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Yes! I did it. Final run and managed 4.39k in 30 minutes which is my best run yet. I’m now going to work on building myself up to the elusive 5k, so glad to...

Yes! I did it. Final run and managed 4.39k in 30 minutes which is my best run ye...

Gordygirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7/Run 3

Well today I didn’t want to go out.. it was wet and windy my knees were a bit painful and I just had no motivation... Anyways a strong coffee boosted me up and...

Well today I didn’t want to go out.. it was wet and windy my knees were a bit pa...

Rebelou

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 run 1

After redoing week 5 (struggled on the 20 minutes!), I have moved to the next stage and went for my first run of week 6 this morning. Surprised myself with...

After redoing week 5 (struggled on the 20 minutes!), I have moved to the next st...

Ellio39

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

Consolidation Run 1

W7 done ✅

W6R3 - a kind sibling to W6R1

W9R3 Done

Finally made 5K 🎉🏃‍♀️😀 (consolidation run 13)

Burning calf left leg

newbie update

Graduated

Week 5, run 3....... DONE!!!!! 🎉

Sore shin...

80% mental 20% physical

Consolidation 🐌run 4.

Headwind makes me Moonwalk!

GRADUATE

Minor Knee Injury...How long can you be out before you need to start over?

Calf and knee pain. Any tips?

30 minutes done💪💪

2nd time lucky! Still can't quite believe I've done it

The five minutes of horribleness

Not a run but a walk

Another one bites the dust !

W9 R3

Anyone suggest some good running music??

Making it a habit

Week 1 Run 1

Week 1 Run 1!

W4/R2 was tough...

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Week 7/Run 3

Week 6 run 1

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