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Lead legs?🦵🏼

Can I just ask people who have completed the C25K do you as runners ever feel like your legs are like lead? I’ve done consolidation run 9 this morning (still...

Can I just ask people who have completed the C25K do you as runners ever feel li...

Jnubster

Graduate•4 years ago

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Is it just me...

I did W2R2 this morning and like the past few runs about an hour after stretches and shower I have felt really really cold. I had to put on a thick cardigan...

I did W2R2 this morning and like the past few runs about an hour after stretches...

Biscuitbaker

•4 years ago

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Week 4

I completed week 3 run 3 today and this last run was really, really tough. I slowed down my pace and concentrated on my breathing but really struggled. I did...

I completed week 3 run 3 today and this last run was really, really tough. I sl...

Tdop55

•4 years ago

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sparkling new shoes

Hi all Just tipping way here after graduation, still going for 3 runs a week, 2 x 33 minutes (stepped up the advised10%) and 1 making sure we do 5km, so...

Hi all Just tipping way here after graduation, still going for 3 runs a week, 2 ...

peglegs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Scared about week 5 run 2

I did week 5 run 1 on Monday and felt so good after it. I'm into run 2 tomorrow and assumed it would be the same as run 1. I was wrong!! Have just noticed it...

I did week 5 run 1 on Monday and felt so good after it. I'm into run 2 tomorrow ...

Babycat-13

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K WK9R3 Final Run - Complete!!!

Nailed it! (Took 13/14weeks) If I can do it you can you too (or probably already have)! Edit: took the video down as it doesn't work. So I'll write down my...

Nailed it! (Took 13/14weeks) If I can do it you can you too (or probably already...

f1madman

Graduate•4 years ago

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w8r1 and accidental 5k!!

Its been so hot yesterday (and today!) so I decided to put off w8r1 until today. I'd been feeling a bit shaky about it anyway, because of the heat, and also...

Its been so hot yesterday (and today!) so I decided to put off w8r1 until today....

a_in_gsr

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running in the rain.

Went out this morning for a gentle walk with Ollie - my doggie trainer and ended up completing my 2nd run of this week!!! I couldn’t believe it! Burkey46 -...

Went out this morning for a gentle walk with Ollie - my doggie trainer and ended...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago

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Rainy start to week 8... can you tell when the rain started (see picture)?

First 10mins of week 8 were going great, then it started to HEAVY rain.... can you tell when? (see photo below) Little bit gutted but at least I went for a...

First 10mins of week 8 were going great, then it started to HEAVY rain.... can y...

Pink1998

Graduate•4 years ago

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Need some advice

I failed to complete wk6 r2 a few days ago - since then my right thigh and knee have been niggly. I tried to repeat the run again today but I couldn’t even run...

I failed to complete wk6 r2 a few days ago - since then my right thigh and knee ...

Charly01

Graduate•4 years ago

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How to run faster

Hi everyone I’ve finished the couch to 5k and it was hard work but definitely felt the fitness benefits I’m not running 5k but can run about 2miles in 30Mins...

Hi everyone I’ve finished the couch to 5k and it was hard work but definitely f...

Kiran274

•4 years ago

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Week 2 Knee Problems

Hi all. I’ve just finished R3 from W2 and I’m surprised to say I think I’m actually enjoying it! Unfortunately, this week I’ve been having some problems with...

Hi all. I’ve just finished R3 from W2 and I’m surprised to say I think I’m actua...

Marcomanc

Graduate•4 years ago

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Conditioning

Haven't jogged for 2 months (pulled achilles and then my mum passed away) and it's been really hard to restart. Anyway, went out for a test run yesterday and...

Haven't jogged for 2 months (pulled achilles and then my mum passed away) and it...

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 R1 done. When to experience physical changes?

So after 8 (or more) weeks of following this program, I am starting to see my legs muscles a teeny wee more toned now than they were in W1. I'm not overweight...

So after 8 (or more) weeks of following this program, I am starting to see my le...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R3 done Yay and I didn’t think I’d say that today! 😃

After 6 days off for an injury I could not wait to get back to the programme and finish my last run of week 4. I set off at midday ( not ideal but earliest I...

After 6 days off for an injury I could not wait to get back to the programme and...

Moomin63

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R1 So chuffed

Have just completed W4 R1 and feeling so pleased. I was nervous about the step up to 5 minute runs but I remembered what everyone on here said, trusted the...

Have just completed W4 R1 and feeling so pleased. I was nervous about the step u...

GardenGnome12

Graduate•4 years ago

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Signing up for a 3k on W5R3?

So, one of my friends asked if I wanted to join her for the digital Oslo marathon on the 19th of September. I worked out that by then I'll be on the last run...

So, one of my friends asked if I wanted to join her for the digital Oslo maratho...

RainRunner33

•4 years ago

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Fourth Consolidation Run

Really tough today. Only managed 4.6km in 30 mins with knee tightening up. However, still delighted I’m running for 30 mins and, soreness aside, enjoying it!

Really tough today. Only managed 4.6km in 30 mins with knee tightening up. Howev...

Leve

Graduate•4 years ago

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Slow Progress

Well after 2 weeks of no running due to being away and then fatigue from health issues I did W3 run today, had gotten to week 4 before but couldn't see me...

Well after 2 weeks of no running due to being away and then fatigue from health ...

Shawny60

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3

YES!! Completed my 30 min jog, not my 5km, but so pleased can run for 30 mins without stopping..... the picture is the view of the park at the end of my run...

YES!! Completed my 30 min jog, not my 5km, but so pleased can run for 30 mins wi...

ClareCake

Graduate•4 years ago

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I DID IT!

OMG!! Just done my W1R3 and for the first time I actually did all seven 60 second runs!! I am soooo proud of myself that I started crying at the end of the...

OMG!! Just done my W1R3 and for the first time I actually did all seven 60 secon...

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

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Second 30 minute run : >)

I completed last weeks 20 minute run of W5 and felt I could carry on easily. So on Sunday, on the treadmill because the weather was damp, I ran for 30...

I completed last weeks 20 minute run of W5 and felt I could carry on easily. So...

topton

•4 years ago

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Wk8 R 1. Relief

After crashing and burning in May this year on Wk 8 R1 with a knackered knee, this was a real psychological milestone to revisit . Those pesky I can’t do this...

After crashing and burning in May this year on Wk 8 R1 with a knackered knee, t...

2orangey4crows

•4 years ago

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W9R1 - first 30 minute run and it felt good!

Finally got to week 9. Had a dreadful couple of runs for W8R2 and 3, so was not sure about this one at all. But it turned out to be the best run of all so far...

Finally got to week 9. Had a dreadful couple of runs for W8R2 and 3, so was not ...

alacow

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 10 -- A Not So Toxic 7K🏃

Back down the disused railway line for my long slow run this morning. Decided to stretch it out to 7K after a comfortable 6K on the same route previously. Ran...

Back down the disused railway line for my long slow run this morning. Decided to...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

27 Replies

Week 9 Run 3 complete

I thought I'd feel elated but actually feel a little sad. This journey has really given me something different to focus on and I've (tentatively) enjoyed some...

I thought I'd feel elated but actually feel a little sad. This journey has real...

Slothdriver

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 done! Like finishing a good book (thrilled, and sad to see it go)! Never imagined I could do this.

I set out at about 5.50am today, and I made it to the end of W9R3! I'm so amazed. I struggled and had to really push myself from W1 on, and never imagined I'd...

I set out at about 5.50am today, and I made it to the end of W9R3! I'm so amazed...

spadgy

Graduate•4 years ago

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3km in the rain

Short on time (should have got up earlier) so a slow 3km in the rain. Thought the cool rain might speed me up but it didn’t 🙄. Must go to bed earlier.

Short on time (should have got up earlier) so a slow 3km in the rain. Thought th...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•4 years ago

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2nd Week

Starting WK 2, R1 tonight.

plank1976

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week6 Run1

After 11 days off I was a little worried about this one. I was certainly thankful for the intervals. It was hard, I could feel myself feeling sluggish. But I...

After 11 days off I was a little worried about this one. I was certainly thankfu...

Feltip

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

Lead legs?🦵🏼

Is it just me...

Week 4

sparkling new shoes

Scared about week 5 run 2

C25K WK9R3 Final Run - Complete!!!

w8r1 and accidental 5k!!

Running in the rain.

Rainy start to week 8... can you tell when the rain started (see picture)?

Need some advice

How to run faster

Week 2 Knee Problems

Conditioning

W8 R1 done. When to experience physical changes?

W4 R3 done Yay and I didn’t think I’d say that today! 😃

W4 R1 So chuffed

Signing up for a 3k on W5R3?

Fourth Consolidation Run

Slow Progress

Week 9 run 3

I DID IT!

Second 30 minute run : >)

Wk8 R 1. Relief

W9R1 - first 30 minute run and it felt good!

Consolidation Run 10 -- A Not So Toxic 7K🏃

Week 9 Run 3 complete

W9R3 done! Like finishing a good book (thrilled, and sad to see it go)! Never imagined I could do this.

3km in the rain

2nd Week

Week6 Run1

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