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Run 2 Blues!

Why oh why do I always seem to struggle on Run 2 of the week. Run 1 is fine and run 3 is great but run 2 is a bummer, I ache before the run and I ache after...

Why oh why do I always seem to struggle on Run 2 of the week. Run 1 is fine and ...

Jcksam

•4 years ago

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Would I be ok to run two consecutive days?

Can’t run tomorrow for time reasons . Thinking of running today. Feel ok. On wk 7 run 2 ? Any advice gladly received

Can’t run tomorrow for time reasons . Thinking of running today. Feel ok. On wk ...

DMG64

•4 years ago

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W8 R3 -

I found the first two runs of week 8 to be polar opposites. The first came easy and the second was a nightmare. Run 3 was a funny mix of both. Set out and...

I found the first two runs of week 8 to be polar opposites. The first came easy ...

anthony_jeannot

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2: Canal Turn

Time: 7.45am Weather: 17°C, Overcast, Very damp. Still hard, but I picked up speed at the end? It had hammered it down with rain overnight. My sleep had...

Time: 7.45am Weather: 17°C, Overcast, Very damp. Still hard, but I picked up spe...

nowster

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m a changed woman 😂

7.15am, tucked up cosy in a warm bed, dogs snuggled, torrential rain outside. By 7.30am I am up, dressed, and ready to go.....albeit looking a bit of an idiot....

7.15am, tucked up cosy in a warm bed, dogs snuggled, torrential rain outside. By...

RunNewForestRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Nearly there. Can’t quite get 5K in 30 mins, close tho.

Scottyates

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation R4

Oh so much better today, legs felt good no tight Achilles’ tendons and enjoyed it. Still have the issue of my face looking like a burst tomato by the end but...

Oh so much better today, legs felt good no tight Achilles’ tendons and enjoyed i...

AliK0871

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

I did it I did it I did it!!! 🥳

That’s Couch25k completed! Felt proper sick near the end as I definitely overdid the pace this time, but I’m so chuffed that I’ve done it. I also ran further...

That’s Couch25k completed! Felt proper sick near the end as I definitely overdid...

nrbone

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 1 revisited!

Decided it was time to start again with this, had to give it a rest in early July due to problems with my hip which was a shame as got up to run 1 wk 5 but...

Decided it was time to start again with this, had to give it a rest in early Jul...

Couchpotato51

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I feel fantastic!!

Week 4 run 1 completed today. Absolutely gobsmacked that I managed it. Slowed my pace right down and tried to really focus on my breath throughout. Discovered...

Week 4 run 1 completed today. Absolutely gobsmacked that I managed it. Slowed m...

Hula_hooping_rach

Graduate•4 years ago

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My motivational song....

Good morning all! for those who need a bit of a kick start this morning.. as this song to your play list! It's an 80's hit by Matthew Wilder called "Break My...

Good morning all! for those who need a bit of a kick start this morning.. as thi...

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Running shoe advice

Back in January I bought some new trainers for running. They’re starting to look and feel a little tired. Looking to buy some new ones. Have around £75 to...

Back in January I bought some new trainers for running. They’re starting to loo...

Jaycooper71

•4 years ago

4 Replies

12 weeks to the day! ... what a change !

12 weeks ago, to the day, I started C25K... with W1R1. I can tell you now, I found the 1st min run, no probs 👍 ... the same cannot be said for the 2nd and...

12 weeks ago, to the day, I started C25K... with W1R1. I can tell you now, I fou...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Wk8 r1

Wow 😯 it’s either been a bad day or I was a bit naive! I thought goin into wk8 “ 3mins can’t make that much difference” how wrong I was lol I did it and...

Wow 😯 it’s either been a bad day or I was a bit naive! I thought goin into wk8 ...

Jessabelle2102

Graduate•4 years ago

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A Question of Balance

An appropriate title as it was the Album on my playlist by 'The Moody Blues' and it was also one of the purposes of my run of which there were 4. 1. to slow...

An appropriate title as it was the Album on my playlist by 'The Moody Blues' an...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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All done and dusted

Finally finished the last 5k run after a month of recovering from a calf muscle problem

Finally finished the last 5k run after a month of recovering from a calf muscle ...

Shinerwright

•4 years ago

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My first 5k

I finally did it, several weeks after graduating I have managed 5k. It took me fifty minutes (somewhat over the thirty I was running at graduation) but I went...

I finally did it, several weeks after graduating I have managed 5k. It took me f...

Overweightandunfit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stress fracture

I’ve loved the c25k programme and have continued to run 3 Times a week since graduating. However I suffered a sharp unexplained pain in the fibula just above...

I’ve loved the c25k programme and have continued to run 3 Times a week since gr...

Amberessence

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk2r2

Hi! Ive just completed w2r2, is anybody else struggling to do the full 90 second run or am not working hard enough?

Hi! Ive just completed w2r2, is anybody else struggling to do the full 90 second...

MaggieMay87

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Officially a runner 🏃‍♀️😊

My 1st 25 minutes of running non stop! Let’s start W7 with some conviction 🤞🙏🏼

My 1st 25 minutes of running non stop! Let’s start W7 with some conviction 🤞🙏...

Jacqui1992

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Must be mad!!

About to head out running in the pouring rain! W4R3 - wish me luck! 😂

lennylion28

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Week two run two

Taking it steady. Doc changing my asthma medication as It’s not being managed very well. Impressed I’m out running though and agreed, don’t move on a week...

Taking it steady. Doc changing my asthma medication as It’s not being managed ve...

Nannalaine

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Consolidation 11

I headed out a little later this morning, just before sunrise. On my warm up walk, I saw the colour of the sky, so walked up to the sluice to grab a photo!...

I headed out a little later this morning, just before sunrise. On my warm up wal...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

31 Replies

Graduated!!!

I never would have thought 9 weeks ago, when I couldnt even run for 60 seconds, that I would reach this point. I even ran 3 extra minutes just because I could!...

I never would have thought 9 weeks ago, when I couldnt even run for 60 seconds, ...

Jlm1977

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Repeating Weeks

Good Morning All Just completed Wk3 Run3, struggled a bit, looking at Wk4 and it seems a bit of a jump, any shame in repeating Wk3 till I am comfortable with...

Good Morning All Just completed Wk3 Run3, struggled a bit, looking at Wk4 and i...

ChrisR1234

•4 years ago

6 Replies

60minutes 1st run completed

Happy to share my first 60 minutes run completed. Thank you ju-ju- for sharing wonderful plan that helped me reach my target.

Happy to share my first 60 minutes run completed. Thank you ju-ju- for sharing ...

FairyTales

Graduate•4 years ago

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The final countdown!

Well I cant believe the end is in sight. Week9 run 1. Have actually been excited about starting this week. Came home from work then straight out of the...

Well I cant believe the end is in sight. Week9 run 1. Have actually been exci...

Smile23

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 R1 Whoa there!

So off I went on my warm-up walk and waited with baited breath for what was in store. Michael, you have to be kidding! 😳 Oh well, just GO for it. Take it...

So off I went on my warm-up walk and waited with baited breath for what was in s...

spongecat

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Consolidation run 2 - struggles!

Does anyone else a slightly nervous feeling just before they’re going out for a run and need the toilet about five time’s, or is that just me?! 😂 went for my...

Does anyone else a slightly nervous feeling just before they’re going out for a ...

Issywhizz

Graduate•4 years ago

44 Replies

Where do i find pinned posts

I am looking for the pinned post on consolidation runs

Cantrunforabus

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

Run 2 Blues!

Would I be ok to run two consecutive days?

W8 R3 -

W8R2: Canal Turn

I’m a changed woman 😂

Week 9 Run 2

Consolidation R4

I did it I did it I did it!!! 🥳

Wk 1 revisited!

I feel fantastic!!

My motivational song....

Running shoe advice

12 weeks to the day! ... what a change !

Wk8 r1

A Question of Balance

All done and dusted

My first 5k

Stress fracture

Wk2r2

Officially a runner 🏃‍♀️😊

Must be mad!!

Week two run two

Consolidation 11

Graduated!!!

Repeating Weeks

60minutes 1st run completed

The final countdown!

W5 R1 Whoa there!

Consolidation run 2 - struggles!

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