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Is there anyone who has completed c25k following a dynamic hip screw being fitted?

Is there anyone who has completed c25k following a dynamic hip screw being fitted? I am 55 y/o and graduated two years ago (the support from this forum was...

Is there anyone who has completed c25k following a dynamic hip screw being fitte...

hwr21

Graduate•4 years ago

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Disappointing W6R2

Hi all, Completed this run this morning, and found that I really had to dig deep to finish the last 5 minutes of the run. I still managed to finish without...

Hi all, Completed this run this morning, and found that I really had to dig deep...

Dups

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Yaay just completed Week 8, Run 1. Was good found it tougher as felt humid. Tracked on my Fitbit Running to see how I am doing and it notes 3.25km in 28...

Yaay just completed Week 8, Run 1. Was good found it tougher as felt humid. Tra...

9weeks2Run

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 19 🏃‍♂️

B210K - W1R3 5.5K target 165 BPM playlist A comfortable 5.5K run today for the last run of Week 1 of @Ju-Ju-‘s Magic 10K Plan. After experimenting with all...

B210K - W1R3 5.5K target 165 BPM playlist A comfortable 5.5K run today for the...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Disappointing run

Hello all! Feeling disappointed after going out for week 5 run 3. In the days before I felt mentally ready for the full 20 minutes and was really excited....

Hello all! Feeling disappointed after going out for week 5 run 3. In the day...

zimaan

•4 years ago

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Sharp calf pain in right leg. Wk2 run1

Hi all. So the good news. My peak flow is up so my lungs are getting stronger which is fabulous. Went for the first week 2 run of 90 sec jog and 2 min walk....

Hi all. So the good news. My peak flow is up so my lungs are getting stronger wh...

Getting_fit_at_35

•4 years ago

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Parkruns are coming back!

Good news for us all here - just out on the BBC website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/54062818

Good news for us all here - just out on the BBC website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/s...

SloopJonB

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7

Currently doing week 7 indoors due to self isolation. I've just done run 2 so that's my third 25 minute run on the spin. Distance has been quite consistent...

Currently doing week 7 indoors due to self isolation. I've just done run 2 so th...

Branny

•4 years ago

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Progress to date

I finished week 5 on Monday and found the 20 minute run nowhere near as bad a I thought it would be, especially as the last 9 minutes were into a strongish...

I finished week 5 on Monday and found the 20 minute run nowhere near as bad a I ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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App pausing

The app played a little trick on me today - final minute was announced, was feeling OK, so sped up, then, somehow the app paused itself, so ran myself into...

The app played a little trick on me today - final minute was announced, was fee...

HavanaHen

•4 years ago

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1st Rehab run🏃

Not been out since Thursday when I had a slight pull in my hamstring still from my last" proper" run last Tuesday. Rested up over the weekend and was unable to...

Not been out since Thursday when I had a slight pull in my hamstring still from ...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated!

Completed week 9 third 30 min run. What a wonderful app this is. I would not have believed it was possible. Thank you.

Completed week 9 third 30 min run. What a wonderful app this is. I would not hav...

Runawayfast

Graduate•4 years ago

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Unexpected success

I graduated in April and I think it’s fair to say that my running after that success has been a bit hit and miss. I started the consolidation runs but didn’t...

I graduated in April and I think it’s fair to say that my running after that suc...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Hard week

Ive just finished week 7 and have found it tough. Mostly because my legs feel tired and heavy. I’ve not stopped, but did think about it a couple of times. In...

Ive just finished week 7 and have found it tough. Mostly because my legs feel ti...

Gardenjoy

•4 years ago

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Unexpected success

I graduated in April and I think it’s fair to say that my running after that success has been a bit hit and miss. I started the consolidation runs but didn’t...

I graduated in April and I think it’s fair to say that my running after that suc...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Unexpected benefits, and the odd downside of C25K

I got back on the Kwak yesterday, for the first time in about 3 weeks-- well I needed some speed after all this embracing my inner snail. Well blow me, I am...

I got back on the Kwak yesterday, for the first time in about 3 weeks-- well I n...

Bogshuffler

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running imposter syndrome??

Looking to see if anyone else is in the same position or has overcome a similar mental battle. I completed the couch25k programme a while back, and since then...

Looking to see if anyone else is in the same position or has overcome a similar ...

FurtherFaster

•4 years ago

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20 minutes!

I can’t believe it! Week 5 run three done. After a very unhealthy weekend, and a longer than usual break between runs I was not confident when I set off....

I can’t believe it! Week 5 run three done. After a very unhealthy weekend, and a...

squirlart

•4 years ago

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Trips and Falls

I tripped and fell on an uneven pavement last Monday while on a run. Grazed palms, bruised elbow, grazed and painful [while walking up and down stairs] left...

I tripped and fell on an uneven pavement last Monday while on a run. Grazed palm...

BirdersMum

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk8R1

Done and dusted. A day later than usual as I was giving my sore calf an extra day off. Looking forward to finishing the course.

Done and dusted. A day later than usual as I was giving my sore calf an extra da...

Antonio_the_Aussie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Second Time Around

Completed this in 2014 but didn’t keep it going. Just completed week 3 and feeling good!! 😊💛

Completed this in 2014 but didn’t keep it going. Just completed week 3 and feeli...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Newbie!

Week 1 run 1 complete!!

G-S8

•4 years ago

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A wee staycation

We are away for a few days at the very North of bonnie Scotland. As I am sight impaired, I was anxious about running in somewhere I'm not familiar with ,...

We are away for a few days at the very North of bonnie Scotland. As I am sight i...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

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Help

Looking for a bit of advice, how do I change my mindset? So now about to do my first run of week 7, how do I convince myself I can do this? I know I can, I’ve...

Looking for a bit of advice, how do I change my mindset? So now about to do my f...

Floss66

•4 years ago

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Shin splints

Hi all! Started week 3 today, but I’m suffering shin splints! Every time I start to run they start hurting and my calf’s feel like lead! Can anyone recommend...

Hi all! Started week 3 today, but I’m suffering shin splints! Every time I start...

LaurenDoidge87

•4 years ago

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5th consolidation run...,

Legs like lead today and I have no clue why. I felt tired all day yesterday but thought I was just being daft. I’m hydrated so it’s not that. I think I need an...

Legs like lead today and I have no clue why. I felt tired all day yesterday but ...

JetsNanna

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run post graduation?

Well today’s the day for first run post graduation, and I’m very indecisive what to do... I’m not even sure whether to take advantage of the newly opened gyms...

Well today’s the day for first run post graduation, and I’m very indecisive what...

Sh53202

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Wk6 R2- felt better than the last 😊

However, still feel like it’s a chore? Did enjoy some aspects of the run today but did feel it was more of a slog at the end. Legs were tiring near the end...

However, still feel like it’s a chore? Did enjoy some aspects of the run today b...

JulesL69

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6 R2- felt better than the last 😊

However, still feel like it’s a chore? Did enjoy some aspects of the run today but did feel it was more of a slog at the end. Legs were tiring near the end...

However, still feel like it’s a chore? Did enjoy some aspects of the run today b...

JulesL69

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 Run 2

Well my pretties, it was probably my most comfortable run so far. I woke up at 4am this morning and as I got out of bed I felt a twinge in my calf and my legs...

Well my pretties, it was probably my most comfortable run so far. I woke up at 4...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2020

Is there anyone who has completed c25k following a dynamic hip screw being fitted?

Disappointing W6R2

Week 8 Run 1

Consolidation Run 19 🏃‍♂️

Disappointing run

Sharp calf pain in right leg. Wk2 run1

Parkruns are coming back!

Week 7

Progress to date

App pausing

1st Rehab run🏃

Graduated!

Unexpected success

Hard week

Unexpected success

Unexpected benefits, and the odd downside of C25K

Running imposter syndrome??

20 minutes!

Trips and Falls

Wk8R1

Second Time Around

Newbie!

A wee staycation

Help

Shin splints

5th consolidation run...,

First run post graduation?

Wk6 R2- felt better than the last 😊

Wk6 R2- felt better than the last 😊

Week 6 Run 2

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