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W3R3

Hi all the jump from 90 seconds of running to 3 minutes was quite a leap. I am trying to avoid running on roads so am doing all my runs in a nearby wood....

Hi all the jump from 90 seconds of running to 3 minutes was quite a leap. I am ...

Georgie51

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Missing a week

I will start week 6 next week. I run Monday, Wednesday and Friday. However when I go to week 7 I will be going away from the Thursday to Monday. I have quite a...

I will start week 6 next week. I run Monday, Wednesday and Friday. However when ...

umbrellahatsrus

•4 years ago

8 Replies

W3R2 - Do the dark

Another running day, another run in the dark. One day I’ll go for a run during the daytime and get all disoriented by all the things I can see. If there’s...

Another running day, another run in the dark. One day I’ll go for a run during ...

Preserved_Moose

•4 years ago

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Back to normal after epic fail

Thanks guys for your comments after my last post, I made the fatal mistake of trying to run at night after doing all my previous running early in the morning....

Thanks guys for your comments after my last post, I made the fatal mistake of tr...

NicR115

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

🏃MMD's Weekly Virtual 5K Run 1 14th - 16th August 2020🏃

It is hoped this will become a regular weekly event for GRADUATES of the C25K program and is intended to supplement the "Monthly Consolidation Club" in the...

It is hoped this will become a regular weekly event for GRADUATES of the C25K pr...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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10k by accident ! On Consolidation Run 10 !

Firstly, I never planned to do a 10k so soon 😐. Secondly I went out this morning thinking I might not run as I had pain in my back which resembled that of a...

Firstly, I never planned to do a 10k so soon 😐. Secondly I went out this mornin...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

39 Replies

Recomendations of a fitness tracker

Any one recommend a fitness tracker some people recommend cheap ones being just as good as a fit bit.. I’ve looked at reviews for fit bits and they are...

Any one recommend a fitness tracker some people recommend cheap ones being just ...

freespirit71

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Week 1 finished

Despite knee issues earlier this week, I've finished week 1. Looking forward to week 2 already!

Despite knee issues earlier this week, I've finished week 1. Looking forward to ...

Shon337

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Maybe a stupid question...

I’m meant to be running later, it won’t be until tonight because I’ll need a good break after eating, but anyway I’ve just been chasing the kids around the...

I’m meant to be running later, it won’t be until tonight because I’ll need a goo...

Preserved_Moose

•4 years ago

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5K‘s? An impossible dream?

Managed W6, Run (?) 3 with the aid of my lovely new (and mega expensive) running shoes. Something rather improbably called Brooks Glycerin 18. Isn’t that...

Managed W6, Run (?) 3 with the aid of my lovely new (and mega expensive) runni...

Maximodad

Graduate•4 years ago

24 Replies

week 1 done🎉

I truly thought about not completing this week today but was inspired to get out there with the support in this group. My run route takes me uphill at the...

I truly thought about not completing this week today but was inspired to get out...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Week 9 run 2

I went out early this morning and it was already hot. I took it slow and steady and had a face like beetroot. But I managed 2.77 miles in 30mins according to...

I went out early this morning and it was already hot. I took it slow and steady ...

Nicky2603

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1 in the bag

So completed week over today ..going to try week 2 Sunday but I’m a little scared already ! Does the jump from each week feel massive ?

So completed week over today ..going to try week 2 Sunday but I’m a little scare...

mezziejay

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

New running shoes! ASICS Kayano 26

Eeek these arrived today in time for my graduating run tomorrow, I ordered 2 sizes both feel amazing, supportive and bouncy, I'm guessing I'm better with...

Eeek these arrived today in time for my graduating run tomorrow, I ordered 2 siz...

Ln_art

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

That Elusive 5k

Today was the day, I should have run last night, started off but was toooo 🥵 so gave up before 5 mins 🤷‍♀️. So I got up early this morning and was out by...

Today was the day, I should have run last night, started off but was toooo 🥵 so...

Runningbird56

Graduate•4 years ago

11 Replies

W9r2

Well all I can say is that I managed to complete the run and cover 5.28km. However, it was excruciatingly hard to do, calf’s and Achilles’ tendons screaming! I...

Well all I can say is that I managed to complete the run and cover 5.28km. Howev...

Leve

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 done

Against all the advice I would get on here I decided to do my run 3 today even though I only did run 2 yesterday I have a really busy weekend and I'm going...

Against all the advice I would get on here I decided to do my run 3 today even t...

Feltip

Graduate•4 years ago

16 Replies

New to this !

Hi just done W1 but needed 2 days in between runs as knees hurt. New shoes now with better support so hopefully that will help on week 2. 🤞

Hi just done W1 but needed 2 days in between runs as knees hurt. New shoes now w...

Rubesrun

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Just completed week 7

Hi, my name’s Scott, I have just completed week 7. My goal is in sight. I am also starting to think about how to continue afterwards. C25K has really helped,...

Hi, my name’s Scott, I have just completed week 7. My goal is in sight. I am als...

Scottyates

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Heatwave: when to run?

So I have my graduation run tomorrow and it's set to be a warm one. I've run in the heat before but it's not terribly pleasant. I'm a morning runner so I'm...

So I have my graduation run tomorrow and it's set to be a warm one. I've run in ...

Calicoco

Graduate•4 years ago

14 Replies

Back on!!

Hi, Thanks for the support yesterday. Bloomin boiling here today. Got up and did 20 minutes. Going to run back up to 5k in the next week. It was all I could...

Hi, Thanks for the support yesterday. Bloomin boiling here today. Got up and d...

alislim

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W2R1 - Overthinking it?

Hi All, So, it’s Week 2 already! I’m hoping all the weeks fly by as quick as the last. I felt Week 1 was all about finding my stride and generally, it ended...

Hi All, So, it’s Week 2 already! I’m hoping all the weeks fly by as quick as th...

acountrycabbage

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Week one done!!

Week one done!! Was out at 6.30t this morning as tonight will be too hot, do chuffed with myself, next week starts on Sunday evening but the weather won't...

Week one done!! Was out at 6.30t this morning as tonight will be too hot, do chu...

Bluebell84

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Run 1 week 1

Just completed first run. I used to run years ago and had forgotten how much i loved it. The c25k app has improved so much. I completed it about five years...

Just completed first run. I used to run years ago and had forgotten how much i l...

Helen1909

•4 years ago

4 Replies

C1R3 - C25K+ Stamina

Firstly - isn’t it warm out there! 😓😓😓 So, for my first week of consolidation runs I’ve been working through (and reviewing) the C25K+ Stepping Stone,...

Firstly - isn’t it warm out there! 😓😓😓 So, for my first week of consolidati...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

10 Replies

Af

Af and running couch to 5k is it ok

Lebruce

•4 years ago

3 Replies

W8e1

I did it... I am at a very slow pace but I started to run outdoors since we are on our holiday... i have issues with my Adidas shoes, I guess they are too soft...

I did it... I am at a very slow pace but I started to run outdoors since we are ...

tihana75

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Stuck on week 8!

I’ve been stuck on week 8 now for over a week. Pretty sure it’s all in my head but when I hit the 14 minutes mark, I always feel like I need to slow to a walk...

I’ve been stuck on week 8 now for over a week. Pretty sure it’s all in my head b...

JCGM

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Finally ... First 5K

Super happy to have run my first 5K this morning! I graduated about a month ago now and have been doing about 4K in 30 minutes 3 times a week since. The...

Super happy to have run my first 5K this morning! I graduated about a month ago...

Joeys86

Graduate•4 years ago

28 Replies

Week 9run2 take 2

So after yesterday’s disappointment I got up early and tried again. Managed to slow my pace down and completed it. I am very happy and realised I’m 100% a pre...

So after yesterday’s disappointment I got up early and tried again. Managed to s...

Piperdog

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

W3R3

Missing a week

W3R2 - Do the dark

Back to normal after epic fail

🏃MMD's Weekly Virtual 5K Run 1 14th - 16th August 2020🏃

10k by accident ! On Consolidation Run 10 !

Recomendations of a fitness tracker

Week 1 finished

Maybe a stupid question...

5K‘s? An impossible dream?

week 1 done🎉

Week 9 run 2

W1 in the bag

New running shoes! ASICS Kayano 26

That Elusive 5k

W9r2

W5R3 done

New to this !

Just completed week 7

Heatwave: when to run?

Back on!!

W2R1 - Overthinking it?

Week one done!!

Run 1 week 1

C1R3 - C25K+ Stamina

Af

W8e1

Stuck on week 8!

Finally ... First 5K

Week 9run2 take 2

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