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So I have just completed W2 R2 and I was wondering if anyone has to re-run a week? I am really struggling (former smoker) to breathe.

When does this start to get easier?

24790162

•4 years ago

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Restarting after a short break

I have had to stop C to5K for 2 weeks after the second run of week 6 due to illness. At what point in the course should I start again?

I have had to stop C to5K for 2 weeks after the second run of week 6 due to illn...

ch-ar

•4 years ago

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W5 run 3 done! 20mins non stop 😱

So pleased to have done this and looking at the next run I could be fooled into thinking it will be okay. Thanks to the comments on here, I know it won’t be...

So pleased to have done this and looking at the next run I could be fooled into ...

Yellowteacher34

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5k complete.

Hi all, I have completed the programme now, with a best time of 26 minutes for 5k. I Have done nine 30 minute runs now and yesterday did my first hour plus run...

Hi all, I have completed the programme now, with a best time of 26 minutes for 5...

Rutt

•4 years ago

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W6 R1 ✅ - you were right it was tough! 😂

It was that sense of confidence W5 R3 gives you.. what a fool I was 🙈. Anyway.. slowed down, got it done, all hail Japanese slow running 🙌 Lots and lots of...

It was that sense of confidence W5 R3 gives you.. what a fool I was 🙈. Anyway....

sally1993

•4 years ago

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Week 3 completed - wet wet wet!

I’ve just completed W3 R3 and I am very, very wet. I don’t think I like running in the rain but I’m proud of myself for going out in it. I just thought I’d...

I’ve just completed W3 R3 and I am very, very wet. I don’t think I like running ...

Marcomanc

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Windy consolidation run!

Well after a week away and 2 weeks since a run outside (been on the treadmill a few times) I felt determined to get my mojo back this week and fit in at least...

Well after a week away and 2 weeks since a run outside (been on the treadmill a ...

Jamicharla

Graduate•4 years ago

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Redoing Plan

My daughter and I are doing the plan and just ran for 20 mins on last run of W5 I did the plan 3 years ago and did three HM after it Life got in the way but...

My daughter and I are doing the plan and just ran for 20 mins on last run of W5 ...

Rockshammer

Graduate•4 years ago

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Whoop whoop!

So i have done it....graduated! Well it was 2 runs ago but haven't gotten round to celebrate. I started out a total non runner, couldn't breath after even...

So i have done it....graduated! Well it was 2 runs ago but haven't gotten round ...

Stigmama

•4 years ago

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Well that was different!

I’ve never run in the evening before but it was so wet this morning 😱 This evening’s run was more like a resistance training exercise. The wind was funnelled...

I’ve never run in the evening before but it was so wet this morning 😱 This even...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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I’m over my strop ...

Haven’t been on here for a while. In all honesty I was deliberately avoiding it. Why? I did my 6th consolidation run two weeks ago ... it was really tough,...

Haven’t been on here for a while. In all honesty I was deliberately avoiding it...

Chokka

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run around Whittleford Park, Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Week 8 run 2 completed today. I went for a lunchtime run by the lake and river. I luckily dodged the rain so I didn't get soaked. I did however have to turn...

Week 8 run 2 completed today. I went for a lunchtime run by the lake and river. ...

Beingoutside123

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

WOW it was windy. Wk6r2

Had a brilliant run today did anyone else love the wind? It made me feel alive!

LetsgoLizzie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Bad back

Just as things were going ok crash back down to Earth with a big bag and no running I don’t no what I’ve done my back I in so much pain I manage to stay awake...

Just as things were going ok crash back down to Earth with a big bag and no runn...

mandy167

•4 years ago

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Running app recommendations

Now I’ve completed 0-5k I keep listening to week 9 over and over to keep me motivated and to make sure I do 30 mins. But as lovely as Laura is can anyone...

Now I’ve completed 0-5k I keep listening to week 9 over and over to keep me moti...

Skonnet

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK6 run#1

Looking forward to this run tomorrow, as it looks easier are we supposed to try and increase the pace?

Looking forward to this run tomorrow, as it looks easier are we supposed to try ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Help!

OK, I'm struggling I'm putting my hands up... I've just repeated "W1 R3" but I still cannot do the full 60 seconds. I think it's a combination of things, 1) I...

OK, I'm struggling I'm putting my hands up... I've just repeated "W1 R3" but I ...

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

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No run today, but lots of shoes

Due to the combination of Storm Francis and a tummy upset I'm not running today. Instead I have a photo for you all. I did mention before that I had a lot of...

Due to the combination of Storm Francis and a tummy upset I'm not running today....

nowster

Graduate•4 years ago

22 Replies

Wanna Run In This?

Do you run or do you even want to run if something like this guy is hurtling towards you? I check the weather forecast to find out the nature of his business...

Do you run or do you even want to run if something like this guy is hurtling tow...

mrrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R3✅ now W3 anxiety 😬

So yesterday I completed W2 but oh boy (no I wasn’t listening to Mud for those of you old enough to know what I mean!🤣) was the last run hard. I went out...

So yesterday I completed W2 but oh boy (no I wasn’t listening to Mud for those o...

CazzaW

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it!!!

I finally finished! So proud of myself 😊 what's anyones tips for where to go from here??

I finally finished! So proud of myself 😊 what's anyones tips for where to go fr...

JessamineG

Graduate•4 years ago

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Calves of doom

Its now four days since I last ran (w8r1) and while the calf pain was much less than the last two times, its still taking ages for me to be ready to run again....

Its now four days since I last ran (w8r1) and while the calf pain was much less ...

Lookslikejames

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Sciatic pain & leg numbness while jogging

Hi all! I know the advice will probably to speak with my GP but wondered if anyone had any fixes to this while I wait for an appointment. Basically, I get...

Hi all! I know the advice will probably to speak with my GP but wondered if anyo...

itselenax

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1 Done and buzzing

Hi Guys - I posted yesterday as i had a terrible w7r3 and was worried about today's run ... well i managed it , a bit slower than usual but it was absolutely...

Hi Guys - I posted yesterday as i had a terrible w7r3 and was worried about toda...

Kevin4

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

C25k grad 2020

So I completed my lockdown C25k and have completed 2 consolidation runs so far. I have downloaded the C25k+ podcasts and will attempt to go through these over...

So I completed my lockdown C25k and have completed 2 consolidation runs so far. ...

Bluenos3

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Graduation 🎓

Well I did it! Horrendous weather and I ran without earphones...just ran and hoped for the best. Never in a million years did I think I'd get past week 1. I'm...

Well I did it! Horrendous weather and I ran without earphones...just ran and hop...

Lindy5k

Graduate•4 years ago

25 Replies

Vicky Park

Anyone running in Victoria Park in London??

MurdockMachine

•4 years ago

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Week 7.....hardest week for me so far!

Well....I'm glad to see the back of week 7. It's been by far the hardest for me so far. I seem to have slowed down and with one ache or pain after the other I...

Well....I'm glad to see the back of week 7. It's been by far the hardest for me ...

Kat1e_

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R... all of them - This Fire

I’ve just finished Run 3 and it’s the end of a very long, difficult, drawn out Week. I don’t know how I got here, I’ve struggled with all three of them and...

I’ve just finished Run 3 and it’s the end of a very long, difficult, drawn out W...

Preserved_Moose

•4 years ago

17 Replies

I DID IT :)

I almost didn’t go due to the rain, then I had a word with myself. Off I went & I DID IT. I REALLY DID IT. So super happy & proud. If I can do it, seriously...

I almost didn’t go due to the rain, then I had a word with myself. Off I went & ...

DawnFreshStart

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

So I have just completed W2 R2 and I was wondering if anyone has to re-run a week? I am really struggling (former smoker) to breathe.

Restarting after a short break

W5 run 3 done! 20mins non stop 😱

Couch to 5k complete.

W6 R1 ✅ - you were right it was tough! 😂

Week 3 completed - wet wet wet!

Windy consolidation run!

Redoing Plan

Whoop whoop!

Well that was different!

I’m over my strop ...

Run around Whittleford Park, Nuneaton, Warwickshire

WOW it was windy. Wk6r2

Bad back

Running app recommendations

WK6 run#1

Help!

No run today, but lots of shoes

Wanna Run In This?

W2R3✅ now W3 anxiety 😬

I did it!!!

Calves of doom

Sciatic pain & leg numbness while jogging

W8R1 Done and buzzing

C25k grad 2020

Graduation 🎓

Vicky Park

Week 7.....hardest week for me so far!

W5R... all of them - This Fire

I DID IT :)

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