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Week 9 run 1 fail - stopped after 20 mins

Today was Day 1 of week 9 of Couch to 5k. Last week instead of 28 mins x 3 I did 2 30 min runs and 1 28 min run so thought today would be a doddle. I had to...

Today was Day 1 of week 9 of Couch to 5k. Last week instead of 28 mins x 3 I did...

Coops31

•4 years ago

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Day 1

Hi just started couchto5k with my first run today in the rain. Feel great now and looking forward to the next one. Any tips for a complete novice? Thanks and...

Hi just started couchto5k with my first run today in the rain. Feel great now an...

Yellowteacher34

Graduate•4 years ago

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First consolidation run

Enjoyed the cooler morning and enjoyed running in the rain. I did miss the audible time checks though. I am using Strava perhaps I need to change running app...

Enjoyed the cooler morning and enjoyed running in the rain. I did miss the audi...

Capelite

Graduate•4 years ago

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New trainers day!

The excitement!!!

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 7 completed

Really enjoyed today’s run in the rain. Breathing seems good but legs felt a little heavy. On to week 8

Really enjoyed today’s run in the rain. Breathing seems good but legs felt a lit...

Piperdog

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Running uphill help!

We have recently moved to a valley! The only moderately flat run is 2.8 km ( so not long enough but too long for a repeat loop) and through a forest so not...

We have recently moved to a valley! The only moderately flat run is 2.8 km ( so ...

Cass746

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 here I come!!!

After a rubbish week 6 am about to head out in the lashing rain for week 7 run 1.....feeling anxious as I really struggled with that last run in week 6 but...

After a rubbish week 6 am about to head out in the lashing rain for week 7 run 1...

Hanfel

Graduate•4 years ago

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First 5k!!! God bless Shakira

Having watched Zootopia with the kids yesterday I added Shakira’s Try Everything song to my running playlist. I set off this morning planning a slow steady no...

Having watched Zootopia with the kids yesterday I added Shakira’s Try Everything...

Foxyblue

•4 years ago

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Newbie saying hi!

Hi everyone, I’ve just joined this forum. Last Friday I completed W3D3, but over the weekend I’ve had a really sore knee and ankle on the right. Got up and...

Hi everyone, I’ve just joined this forum. Last Friday I completed W3D3, but ove...

Corrie85

•4 years ago

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End of week 9

I have just completed run three of week nine and am over the moon that I have completed the programme. I’m still slow and not up to 5k but am amazed that I...

I have just completed run three of week nine and am over the moon that I have co...

Xxxxxxxxxcc

•4 years ago

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First run post-graduating - only managed 20 minutes :-(

First run after graduating on Saturday. Only managed 20 minutes - had woken up later than normal (having rolled over when I heard the rain earlier!), thought...

First run after graduating on Saturday. Only managed 20 minutes - had woken up l...

PurplePanda42

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 ✅ 😊

Didn’t enjoy runs 1 or 2 so when I heard the rain this morning, I thought ‘I’m not going out in that’. After 5/10 mins discussion with myself along the lines...

Didn’t enjoy runs 1 or 2 so when I heard the rain this morning, I thought ‘I’m ...

ThisGirlNowRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still Plodding On

Almost two weeks post graduation and I am still out there three times a week plodding on like a very slow snail. I am aiming to gradually increase distance...

Almost two weeks post graduation and I am still out there three times a week plo...

Overweightandunfit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Day 1

Hi! Just starting couch to 5k. Hopefully I’ll manage to complete the course. How has everyone done and do you have any advice? Cheers - best of luck to...

Hi! Just starting couch to 5k. Hopefully I’ll manage to complete the course. How...

Hippomoose

•4 years ago

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Post C25k wonderings...

Hi. First post (shy smile). I finished week 9 run 3 last week (managed 4.1k and was so pleased) and have done two runs since then (not sure if that...

Hi. First post (shy smile). I finished week 9 run 3 last week (managed 4.1k and ...

Doobree

Graduate•4 years ago

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Lower leg pain

Hi I graduated about a month ago and have run(slowly) for 30 minutes 3 times a week since. Although my speed has not changed significantly, I do feel my...

Hi I graduated about a month ago and have run(slowly) for 30 minutes 3 times a w...

Graleystives

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Too Old to Run?

I am a 65 yr old woman in good health and I often see people running. I would love to do this but feel I'm too old and people will laugh at my wrinkly old...

I am a 65 yr old woman in good health and I often see people running. I would l...

Suziemun

•4 years ago

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I finished!!

Hi, I started this journey when all the gyms shut due to the virus. Didn’t think I’d be able to do it- due to slipped discs in back. But I flippin’ well did!!...

Hi, I started this journey when all the gyms shut due to the virus. Didn’t thin...

alislim

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Can't believe I'm on week 8

Can't believe I've just done R1W8 yipee! I can do this and I beat the rain aswell get in there 🙌

Can't believe I've just done R1W8 yipee! I can do this and I beat the rain aswel...

Bustsofa

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R1 distance??????

Morning just completed W3R1 and I'm so confused. I didn't cover anywhere near the distance I did in weeks 1 and 2. Did Michael feel sorry for me and tell me I...

Morning just completed W3R1 and I'm so confused. I didn't cover anywhere near th...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Precipitation motivation?!

As my middle-aged bladder decided to get me up at 6.30am this morning, I decided to have one last run before setting off on my hols today. The weather was...

As my middle-aged bladder decided to get me up at 6.30am this morning, I decided...

Cp1965

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation 6 - 4.5K...SO CLOSE!!

Today’s run was overall a pretty good run. Was spitting raining, which is funnily enough one of my favourite weathers to run in - mean there’s less people...

Today’s run was overall a pretty good run. Was spitting raining, which is funnil...

packersruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk4!

That's wk4 done and the hardest so far, really pushed myself these last 3 runs. at the moment can't see how I'll be able to run for 30 mins straight! Have a...

That's wk4 done and the hardest so far, really pushed myself these last 3 runs. ...

Sazzle801

Graduate•4 years ago

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Winter is coming

Ok still a fair way off, but I’m wanting advice from folk who have run over winter. My routes are rural and I know from walking the dog years ago (she popped...

Ok still a fair way off, but I’m wanting advice from folk who have run over wint...

Reggit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk7 completed! I am going to repeat this week as found it the most difficult. And advice would be appreciated! Thank you 😊

Repeating wk 7

Kybates

•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 1 - 4K - Yesss!

After all the excitement of graduating on Friday I woke up this morning at 04.45 and got out of bed immediately without debating with myself whether to go out...

After all the excitement of graduating on Friday I woke up this morning at 04.45...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Living my best life photo is me after a run lol

Hi I’m j llydrops aka jo and on week 5 day 3 I don’t know how I’m going to manage the 20 min run but I’m doing it. I’ve done it before but on a treadmill and...

Hi I’m j llydrops aka jo and on week 5 day 3 I don’t know how I’m going to manag...

Jellydrops

•4 years ago

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Wk6 r3 ✅

After an aborted run last week I had another go this morning and I did it! Listening to U2’s ‘Beautiful Day’ whilst running in the rain and I even managed to...

After an aborted run last week I had another go this morning and I did it! Liste...

Not_a_runner456

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pain under foot

I’m W1R2 so at the very beginning of this journey. I have never ran and I always said I would never run willingly but surprisingly I’m really enjoying this!...

I’m W1R2 so at the very beginning of this journey. I have never ran and I alway...

lennylion28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Puffed out!

I completed C25K in June and am doing consolidation runs of about 35-40 mins . I find that I get really puffed out the first part of my run, even after about...

I completed C25K in June and am doing consolidation runs of about 35-40 mins . ...

Cookacake

Graduate•4 years ago

26 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

Week 9 run 1 fail - stopped after 20 mins

Day 1

First consolidation run

New trainers day!

Week 7 completed

Running uphill help!

Week 7 here I come!!!

First 5k!!! God bless Shakira

Newbie saying hi!

End of week 9

First run post-graduating - only managed 20 minutes :-(

Week 8 ✅ 😊

Still Plodding On

Day 1

Post C25k wonderings...

Lower leg pain

Too Old to Run?

I finished!!

Can't believe I'm on week 8

W3R1 distance??????

Precipitation motivation?!

Consolidation 6 - 4.5K...SO CLOSE!!

Wk4!

Winter is coming

Wk7 completed! I am going to repeat this week as found it the most difficult. And advice would be appreciated! Thank you 😊

Consolidation Run 1 - 4K - Yesss!

Living my best life photo is me after a run lol

Wk6 r3 ✅

Pain under foot

Puffed out!

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