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So happy! W4R1

Just completed my W4R1 and it feels fantastic that I completed each of the runs. Definitely a step up from last week so I wasn’t sure about this morning. The...

Just completed my W4R1 and it feels fantastic that I completed each of the runs....

flute_of_fancy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Fun with Fartleks and a 2nd 5K

second run after graduation , and 2nd 5K. i wanted to have a bit of a play on this one to give me something to think about so i decided to have a play with...

second run after graduation , and 2nd 5K. i wanted to have a bit of a play on th...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hot, hot, hot

Made myself leave the house just after 6am as it’s so hot. Boy was it sticky out there, not my favourite kind of running weather. Nearly gave up 15 mins in...

Made myself leave the house just after 6am as it’s so hot. Boy was it sticky ou...

Mands50

Graduate•4 years ago

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Today was the day!

"Over the moon" comes nowhere near to capturing how I feel right now! I can't say that I've found the C25K programme easy... it certainly isn't that. But...

"Over the moon" comes nowhere near to capturing how I feel right now! I can't ...

Sara_Wales

Graduate•4 years ago

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Nine days break! 🙁

Having had a nit so good run nine days ago I seemed to have lost the desire to run ☹️ Last week I just didn’t feel well, not I’ll, just not well so I went back...

Having had a nit so good run nine days ago I seemed to have lost the desire to r...

TotalNewbie1

Graduate•4 years ago

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On the injury bench

😢 I should of been starting week 9 today but the dreaded injury to my heel I can’t even say it ( 2 words start PF) so w8 R3 has been put on hold. Should I...

😢 I should of been starting week 9 today but the dreaded injury to my heel I ca...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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I'm new here!

Hi! I'm new here and I am trying to lose weight and build a healthier lifestyle. I also want to take on running as a new hobby. Any tips?

Hi! I'm new here and I am trying to lose weight and build a healthier lifestyle....

StaceyLaine

•4 years ago

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W3 R1

Evening everyone! I can’t believe I’ve kept this up for two whole weeks... in this heat! Your stories are so encouraging and I’m determined to complete W3R1...

Evening everyone! I can’t believe I’ve kept this up for two whole weeks... in th...

MissGent

•4 years ago

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How long to rest up after pain?

I felt like i'd been doing ok with couch to 5k and attempted wk 7 run 1 with a little more pace than I've used before. I noticed that i was using my right leg...

I felt like i'd been doing ok with couch to 5k and attempted wk 7 run 1 with a l...

simoz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 1

So I think I might have been slightly over ambitious with my first consolidation run... I set off at 6.30 PM when it was still a sweltering 31 degrees... I got...

So I think I might have been slightly over ambitious with my first consolidation...

PhoebeJane

Graduate•4 years ago

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week 3 of consolidation - pinged my calf muscle - gutted 😢

I've loved the C25k and have been running 5k on most of my consolidation runs and keeping things nice and slow. I haven't been pushing myself or trying to...

I've loved the C25k and have been running 5k on most of my consolidation runs an...

Firehorse1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 session 1 tonight

Wow that was the hardest run of the lot , so hot, made it but very tough and the same to look forward to Wednesday evening.

Wow that was the hardest run of the lot , so hot, made it but very tough and the...

Stanners67

•4 years ago

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Running gait

So I was looking forward to today as I had an appointment to get my running gait analysed to buy running shoes. I’m on week 7 and have been running in a v old...

So I was looking forward to today as I had an appointment to get my running gait...

Leah2018

•4 years ago

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Counting down.

Tips required!! I‘ve completed wk 7 run 1 but all I seem to do is focus on the time and how long is left. Any ideas on how I can’t switch and try to enjoy the...

Tips required!! I‘ve completed wk 7 run 1 but all I seem to do is focus on the t...

Ssears91010

Graduate•4 years ago

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Painful calfs and shins

Just finished week 1, I am finding my calfs and shins are quite painful. This pain starts at the beginning of the run in the 5 minute warm up all the way to...

Just finished week 1, I am finding my calfs and shins are quite painful. This pa...

Banno71

•4 years ago

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W2R1 done :)

That was more challenging than I thought, but I managed it. Didn't manage my breathing very well during the second half. Not sure if it was the heat (30C...

That was more challenging than I thought, but I managed it. Didn't manage my bre...

Shon337

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 started

Amazingly I loved this run. I left it until later in the day and changed my starting point so that my first run was on the flat - and the difference was...

Amazingly I loved this run. I left it until later in the day and changed my star...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3 - Disappointed in my distance

I recorded my run on Strava for the first time today, I knew I was running slowly but I’m only at 2.9km. My pace is about 8km per hour. I know I need to keep...

I recorded my run on Strava for the first time today, I knew I was running slowl...

Zoot3000

•4 years ago

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Wk5 R3 dazed and confused

I am in a complete state of shock at completing this 20 mins none stop run. Is the program some kind of voodoo?? You all said just go for it and so I did and...

I am in a complete state of shock at completing this 20 mins none stop run. Is ...

Hally1973

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Argh!😃

Just about to start w4, I'm loving it but abit worried about this week , wish me luck guys .

Just about to start w4, I'm loving it but abit worried about this week , wish m...

Molls222

•4 years ago

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W1R3 completed--reflections

Ooh that was hard work especially after 8 hours & 264 miles hooning (motorcycling at a brisk pace) around Dartmoor yesterday. (Apologies if it was me and my...

Ooh that was hard work especially after 8 hours & 264 miles hooning (motorcyclin...

Bogshuffler

Graduate•4 years ago

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Life after Couch to 5K??

This is it, I'm going into Week 9 - I've never quit on any run so far, though I did repeat Week4 as I didn't feel ready to move on - since then, onwards and...

This is it, I'm going into Week 9 - I've never quit on any run so far, though I ...

Blade-5-0

Graduate•4 years ago

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Advice please !!

Hello everyone 👋 Can those people who run in the evenings please tell me whether they eat before they go or have a late dinner when they get back. Don’t get...

Hello everyone 👋 Can those people who run in the evenings please tell me whethe...

Squidgy14

•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 1 - tracking running with audio?

Hi guys, I've been following these posts for a while and they've been really helpful so I thought you might be able to help me out with a query! I've just...

Hi guys, I've been following these posts for a while and they've been really hel...

PrettyVisitor

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Doom and Gloom - NOT!

After my last post on Week 2, Run 3 where I had a really hard run today I expected worst but I'm glad to say I got through it. Perhaps not with flying colours...

After my last post on Week 2, Run 3 where I had a really hard run today I expect...

SloopJonB

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

What to eat..

Hi guys... Just done run 1 of week 2...but I'm working night shift this week so what should I eat during my shift and what to eat when I wake up before my...

Hi guys... Just done run 1 of week 2...but I'm working night shift this week so...

Foreverred

•4 years ago

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OMG Week 9 ....

Wednesday I start Week 9 , if you checked my Instagram profile I have run before but lost my motivation and my running shoes just gathered dust. The positive...

Wednesday I start Week 9 , if you checked my Instagram profile I have run before...

Wendytp

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2, Run 2 - Heavy legs !

Hi Gang! Just done my week 2-run 2, really enjoyed it. My legs felt a bit heavy this time....lack of water yesterday I think, must drink more! But really...

Hi Gang! Just done my week 2-run 2, really enjoyed it. My legs felt a bit heavy ...

AdieJ

•4 years ago

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W7R2 - I love cloudy days!

Up and out this morning for W7R2. I love how it is becoming a habit to get up and get out there. I can really see this being a permanent thing in my life now,...

Up and out this morning for W7R2. I love how it is becoming a habit to get up an...

BexJogs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Are you running in the heat?

I'm just wondering what everyone is doing regarding running and this heat wave? Is everyone still getting out and about and if so how are you dealing with it,...

I'm just wondering what everyone is doing regarding running and this heat wave? ...

Sezza2u

Graduate•4 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

So happy! W4R1

Fun with Fartleks and a 2nd 5K

Hot, hot, hot

Today was the day!

Nine days break! 🙁

On the injury bench

I'm new here!

W3 R1

How long to rest up after pain?

Consolidation run 1

week 3 of consolidation - pinged my calf muscle - gutted 😢

Wk9 session 1 tonight

Running gait

Counting down.

Painful calfs and shins

W2R1 done :)

Week 2 started

W7R3 - Disappointed in my distance

Wk5 R3 dazed and confused

Argh!😃

W1R3 completed--reflections

Life after Couch to 5K??

Advice please !!

Consolidation Run 1 - tracking running with audio?

Doom and Gloom - NOT!

What to eat..

OMG Week 9 ....

Week 2, Run 2 - Heavy legs !

W7R2 - I love cloudy days!

Are you running in the heat?

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