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OFF THE COUCH: Nervous or anxious about a run? Here are 4 great tips to help you.

All of this can applied by first-timers, beginner runners who are either trying to overcome the mental hurdle of getting out of the door for W1R1 or facing...

All of this can applied by first-timers, beginner runners who are either trying ...

John_W

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3 - I'm a runner?!?!

I did it! W6R3! Twenty five minutes of continuous running, who would have thought that was possible?! I paced myself and focused on breathing and found it was...

I did it! W6R3! Twenty five minutes of continuous running, who would have thoug...

BexJogs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Shin splints?

I'm on week 8 and getting slight pain in my shins after runs. Anyone got advice about resting between runs? I normally have 2 or 3 days rest in between runs,...

I'm on week 8 and getting slight pain in my shins after runs. Anyone got advice ...

Caley67

Graduate•4 years ago

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Afterlife

So my last C25k run is tomorrow and I am having mixed emotions. This app (& Sarah Milican) has been a massive part of my life whilst on furlough and has also...

So my last C25k run is tomorrow and I am having mixed emotions. This app (& Sara...

Plantsill48

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pain in knee, should I run today?

I woke up with pain in my knee this morning and am due to go out for W1R3 later today. Should I go out for this run or do I need to take more time for it to...

I woke up with pain in my knee this morning and am due to go out for W1R3 later ...

Shon337

Graduate•4 years ago

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Motivation to continue after missing a run?

I finally got to doing W1R1 on Monday morning. Felt good & decided to go for a cycle and big walk later on in the day. Was looking forward to doing R2 on...

I finally got to doing W1R1 on Monday morning. Felt good & decided to go for a c...

Fat_Cat

•4 years ago

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How do you know how far you have run?

I have run the course to w9. This is my first post Question for geeks Tomorrow I will run w9, r2. using the C25K app. My phone app "Samsung Health" tells me...

I have run the course to w9. This is my first post Question for geeks Tomorrow I...

176139

Graduate•4 years ago

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w6r2: improvement on w6r1!!

After w5 I felt like I really struggled on w6r1. But today I completed w6r2 and luckily it felt a lot better!! I was still tired by the end, but I think thats...

After w5 I felt like I really struggled on w6r1. But today I completed w6r2 and ...

a_in_gsr

Graduate•4 years ago

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How to fit it in..

I'm on Ŵ3R1 tomorrow, being a teacher I can fit my running in every other day right now during the summer holidays, but I worry about how to fit it in in...

I'm on Ŵ3R1 tomorrow, being a teacher I can fit my running in every other day ri...

BlueemmaD

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Consolidation run 6

Woohoo! I managed to get past 4km today. A new playlist and a different route through the woods and I did it. Not the speediest runner but I’m pleased with my...

Woohoo! I managed to get past 4km today. A new playlist and a different route th...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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Graduate

completed week 9 run 3. Tough but doable. Need the certificate now.

Pianolearner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Looking for a halfway bell 🔔

Ever since I graduated and stopped use it the C25k app or podcasts, the thing I’ve missed the most (besides the lovely coaches) is the HALF-WAY BELL. 🛎...

Ever since I graduated and stopped use it the C25k app or podcasts, the thing I’...

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R2

No story, no drama, no fuss......I just did it I ran for 8 minutes twice without stopping 2 months ago when I originally started this program I repeated week...

No story, no drama, no fuss......I just did it I ran for 8 minutes twice without...

Feltip

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2: Don't tread on the slugs

Time: 7.20am. Weather: 17°C, Overcast, Very damp. Hard going in the damp. Another run to extend the overall time. This adds two minutes of running time...

Time: 7.20am. Weather: 17°C, Overcast, Very damp. Hard going in the damp. Anothe...

nowster

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 5-- Smart watch running to 6k

Decided a different approach for this run. Have already done a couple of 5k runs and tried the Stepping Stones podcast so decided to do a longer 6k run but...

Decided a different approach for this run. Have already done a couple of 5k runs...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally !!

Week 1...run 1...I did it !!!

Buckley4

•4 years ago

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Feeling Smug

I realised that my week9 run3 was going to be during a brief holiday so I planned a route finishing at Tarbatness Lighthouse. A beautiful spot which holds many...

I realised that my week9 run3 was going to be during a brief holiday so I planne...

Lonmayloon

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 done! Wahoo!

Still loving this program. I look forward to the run days and it really does set me up for the rest of the day! 👍🏻 Having said that...today’s run has ended...

Still loving this program. I look forward to the run days and it really does set...

Yellowteacher34

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8

Week 8 run 2 struggled today felt like my legs wanted to run a marathon but my top body wanted to sit down but I got through it just 4 more runs left and I...

Week 8 run 2 struggled today felt like my legs wanted to run a marathon but my t...

Happyfeet28

•4 years ago

2 Replies

W9 R3!!!

Thanks to this forum and also my mum who introduced me to C25K I’ve finally graduated! This forum has been such a source of encouragement, useful information...

Thanks to this forum and also my mum who introduced me to C25K I’ve finally grad...

Zoriada

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

What to do now?

Hi everyone, My husband and I finished C25K about a month ago and have been doing 30 min runs 3 times a week but we’re now starting to struggle a bit with...

Hi everyone, My husband and I finished C25K about a month ago and have been doin...

Fenny197

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Consolidation Run 1 - Freedom?

Didn't quite know what to do/how to go about running with my new found freedom so went for repeating the week 9 podcast and the comfort of having Laura...

Didn't quite know what to do/how to go about running with my new found freedom s...

ThisGirlNowRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

Ready to start week 2 run 1 tonight. The first week my knees were a bit sore but it didn't affect my daily activities. Its worn off now after 4 days so ready...

Ready to start week 2 run 1 tonight. The first week my knees were a bit sore but...

RachaelRobo

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Started the final stretch!

Wk9 R1 complete! I slowed right down today - as I found my last couple of runs quite gruelling. Also managed to coax the other half to accompany me... All in...

Wk9 R1 complete! I slowed right down today - as I found my last couple of runs...

Sara_Wales

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Almost there

Hi everyone Having not run since high school (when forced around the field for cross country!) and having been conscious during lockdown of being stuck...

Hi everyone Having not run since high school (when forced around the field for ...

Chess89

Graduate•4 years ago

10 Replies

From scared to smashing it!!!

See the attached screenshot? That was my very first post 8 weeks ago! Yesterday I completed run one, week eight! And your lovely words of encouragement and...

See the attached screenshot? That was my very first post 8 weeks ago! Yesterday ...

LinsH75

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Speed or not, that is the question?

Does it matter how fast, or in my case, slow you go? I’ve just finished W6R1 and after advice on this forum have signed up to Strava. My average pace from...

Does it matter how fast, or in my case, slow you go? I’ve just finished W6R1 and...

GillyHep

•4 years ago

8 Replies

1st Runniversary 😎

Just popping in to say hello on my first runniversary! So grateful for all I have gained from doing C25K. I’m still running 3 times a week most weeks, and...

Just popping in to say hello on my first runniversary! So grateful for all I ha...

MummyTum

Graduate•4 years ago

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The dreaded week 5 run 3 !

Week 5 run 3 - wow I did it , being absolutely honest I didn’t think I could do it !, 5 weeks ago I couldn’t run for a minute without thinking I was going to...

Week 5 run 3 - wow I did it , being absolutely honest I didn’t think I could do ...

Kevin4

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1

That felt quite tough this morning, but I did it and feel good for getting out there and completing it. Now for run 2 (Fri/Sat).

That felt quite tough this morning, but I did it and feel good for getting out t...

Bcbhorn1

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

OFF THE COUCH: Nervous or anxious about a run? Here are 4 great tips to help you.

W6R3 - I'm a runner?!?!

Shin splints?

Afterlife

Pain in knee, should I run today?

Motivation to continue after missing a run?

How do you know how far you have run?

w6r2: improvement on w6r1!!

How to fit it in..

Consolidation run 6

Graduate

Looking for a halfway bell 🔔

W5R2

W6R2: Don't tread on the slugs

Consolidation Run 5-- Smart watch running to 6k

Finally !!

Feeling Smug

Week 2 done! Wahoo!

Week 8

W9 R3!!!

What to do now?

Consolidation Run 1 - Freedom?

Week 2 Run 1

Started the final stretch!

Almost there

From scared to smashing it!!!

Speed or not, that is the question?

1st Runniversary 😎

The dreaded week 5 run 3 !

W6R1

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