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Consolidated run?

Sorry but I keep reading about consolidated runs but I'm not sure what they are. Please can someone explain, thanks 😊

Sorry but I keep reading about consolidated runs but I'm not sure what they are....

Sharklet69

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

Hi, new to this forum. I’ve completed run 1 of week 5 on Saturday, just about to ion run 2 . I think I’ll struggle a bit today as it’s quite windy and I live...

Hi, new to this forum. I’ve completed run 1 of week 5 on Saturday, just about t...

Jacqui1992

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 run 1

Yey on week 9 found today's run a doddle I'm finely running and feeling great about my new life changes to a fitter me still a long way to go but so so please...

Yey on week 9 found today's run a doddle I'm finely running and feeling great a...

Happyfeet28

•4 years ago

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First run out of "my" park!

I've been really anxious all the way through this and haven't been able to run anywhere other than the park nearest me - I don't know how many times I've run...

I've been really anxious all the way through this and haven't been able to run a...

PurplePanda42

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

New route!

Up and at 'em at 6.30. Have read so much about changing routes so this morning was out the door and heading along the main street of the village. (Usually...

Up and at 'em at 6.30. Have read so much about changing routes so this morning w...

Blossom-

Graduate•4 years ago

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I didn’t think it was possible to get slower!

Looking for words of wisdom please (again 🥴) .. My fourth consolidation run was just awful: definitely the hardest run of the programme so far. It’s the only...

Looking for words of wisdom please (again 🥴) .. My fourth consolidation run wa...

Chokka

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6 run3

I hadn’t even looked at what this run entailed I struggled on r2 because of the heat so when I heard sarah say this time your gunna run for 25mins I thought...

I hadn’t even looked at what this run entailed I struggled on r2 because of the ...

Jessabelle2102

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 7

I realised as I got up this morning that it was already warm. My plan of doing a faster, shorter run was postponed until a cooler morning, as I decided to just...

I realised as I got up this morning that it was already warm. My plan of doing a...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

20 Replies

W9 Slow runner

Hello, I am new to forum and new to 5k. I started back in June, I never thought this was possible. For someone when started, I had to repeat week 1 run twice....

Hello, I am new to forum and new to 5k. I started back in June, I never thought ...

Slowrunn

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 - Second Injury :(

As a person in my late 50s and never having done any jogging before, I was really pleased with my progress. Especially Week 5 Run 3 when I ran for 20 minutes...

As a person in my late 50s and never having done any jogging before, I was reall...

BarryR

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Treadmill vs Outdoors Running!!

Tried the gym for a change, after it was shutdown for 4 months or so. I prefer, outdoors just didn't feel right stationary more or less, and the fun factor...

Tried the gym for a change, after it was shutdown for 4 months or so. I prefer, ...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R3 - The Tide Is High

Well, that’s it. I’ve reached the end of Week 3 and it went as well as could considering how drained I’ve been lately. I can’t help being a little worried as...

Well, that’s it. I’ve reached the end of Week 3 and it went as well as could con...

Preserved_Moose

•4 years ago

4 Replies

First time runnin 😁

Hi everyone, new here and new to running 🙈. I've managed to finish two runs this week, was tough starting, but actually I like it and enjoying it so far....

Hi everyone, new here and new to running 🙈. I've managed to finish two runs thi...

Dockie

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Water

Do you carry a water bottle on runs?

QuiltsC25K

Graduate•4 years ago

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First failed run W8R3 😞

I know the heat was probably a big factor (also not in great spirits this week), but I felt pretty down today when I quit after 25 minutes, three minutes...

I know the heat was probably a big factor (also not in great spirits this week),...

Ballesta

Graduate•4 years ago

47 Replies

All these months later, I'm back!

Hello, all you lovely people! I graduated from C25K seven months ago and you can read all about my highs and lows in my posts. (On that, does anyone know how...

Hello, all you lovely people! I graduated from C25K seven months ago and you can...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Newbie

Just finished week 1. Newbie with weight loss required and mildly asthmatic I found it a challenge. But positive week2 tomorrow 🙏

Just finished week 1. Newbie with weight loss required and mildly asthmatic I fo...

QuiltsC25K

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wowza

I completed c25k a few months ago and have kept a steady run every other day of 3-5k today I decided to run for 60 mins and managed 7.2k - I’m going to do one...

I completed c25k a few months ago and have kept a steady run every other day of ...

Rtigerj

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Week 7

Had a week away and whilst i did a massive amount of walking, 9 miles in 1 day, i didn't run. I started week 7 today and only managed 20mins before collapsing...

Had a week away and whilst i did a massive amount of walking, 9 miles in 1 day, ...

Cantrunforabus

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Back in the Game!!!!

I haven’t been on here for a while but it is great to see so many people still enjoying the wonder that is C25K. I have completed c25k twice now and having...

I haven’t been on here for a while but it is great to see so many people still e...

stupendous82

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Missing. Motivation, if found please return

Hi all, been a while since I've checked in, but I could do with some of your wisdom. After 3 months of furlough, Ive been back to work for about 6 weeks,...

Hi all, been a while since I've checked in, but I could do with some of your wis...

Gilliano666

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

A question. Advice gratefully required please.

I have sore toes. On both my feet my big toenails are becoming discoloured and sore. I think someone mentioned runners toe to me a while ago. Is there a cure...

I have sore toes. On both my feet my big toenails are becoming discoloured and s...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Consolidation run 2

Struggle today left 2 long between runs as been on holiday climbing mountains in lakes then congratulating myself with fine food and beers oops Had to stop at...

Struggle today left 2 long between runs as been on holiday climbing mountains in...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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What to do if you've had a break from the programme

I'm on week 7 R2....but I have had to take a break because of a bad back... I've not run for a week and probably won't for another couple of weeks.., I'm...

I'm on week 7 R2....but I have had to take a break because of a bad back... I've...

Hidden

•4 years ago

2 Replies

So I’ve bought the trainers...downloaded the app....but

....I feel very self conscious when I put my leggings on. Has anyone got any tips on how to actually get out the door?!! I walk my cute Jack Russell with no...

....I feel very self conscious when I put my leggings on. Has anyone got any tip...

Insideout20

•4 years ago

67 Replies

Running in the mist

I hadn't run for 5 days as it's been too hot 🔥 ☀️for me. This morning when I woke up at 6 am and saw the mist and no sunshine I thought perfect, I'll go for a...

I hadn't run for 5 days as it's been too hot 🔥 ☀️for me. This morning when I wo...

NorfolkWifey

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

So much for my new beginnings!

2 weeks post spinal surgery I was going great guns and itching to start c25k again, then last Tuesday it was a 999 call and back into a different hospital with...

2 weeks post spinal surgery I was going great guns and itching to start c25k aga...

Sleagirl19

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Week 2 Run 1

Tried not think too much about this run but definitely didn’t want to try it.. but surprise surprise it was OK! Helped that the weather was cloudy & cool this...

Tried not think too much about this run but definitely didn’t want to try it.. b...

EJC1

•4 years ago

3 Replies

W9r3 roasting 🥵🥵🥵

Finished C25K for the third time. This is where my hard work starts as find motivation to continue so difficult. Need a virtual running buddy to keep me going

Finished C25K for the third time. This is where my hard work starts as find moti...

AliK0871

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Grrr Plantar fasciitis....

Yep it happened ! I woke up sunday morning After run W8R3 got out of bed and thought I stood on something. It was like a needle going into the sole of my foot...

Yep it happened ! I woke up sunday morning After run W8R3 got out of bed and tho...

chunkypie

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

Consolidated run?

Week 5 run 1

Week 9 run 1

First run out of "my" park!

New route!

I didn’t think it was possible to get slower!

Wk6 run3

Consolidation Run 7

W9 Slow runner

W6 - Second Injury :(

Treadmill vs Outdoors Running!!

W3R3 - The Tide Is High

First time runnin 😁

Water

First failed run W8R3 😞

All these months later, I'm back!

Newbie

Wowza

Week 7

Back in the Game!!!!

Missing. Motivation, if found please return

A question. Advice gratefully required please.

Consolidation run 2

What to do if you've had a break from the programme

So I’ve bought the trainers...downloaded the app....but

Running in the mist

So much for my new beginnings!

Week 2 Run 1

W9r3 roasting 🥵🥵🥵

Grrr Plantar fasciitis....

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