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W9D2

I have been noticing that I start off ok then after about 10 minutes I slow down and really feel it, then I seem to get better! By the end of my 30 minutes I...

I have been noticing that I start off ok then after about 10 minutes I slow down...

Edithvale

•4 years ago

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Run for 30 minutes? - You’ve got to be joking!

Well that’s what all my mates said nearly 3 months ago. But this evening at around 7.00pm I finally did it for a third time. And boy does it feel good! A very...

Well that’s what all my mates said nearly 3 months ago. But this evening at arou...

Maximodad

Graduate•4 years ago

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The treadmill is harder!

I started my C25K journey on a treadmill until I managed that first 20 min run, then I took my run out in public...but today, for the first time since about...

I started my C25K journey on a treadmill until I managed that first 20 min run, ...

FitterFor40

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ankle Trouble

I’m new to C25K, I completed W2R3 yesterday evening and it’s been going really well. I’ve been really enjoying it. This morning though it is really painful...

I’m new to C25K, I completed W2R3 yesterday evening and it’s been going really w...

Slamb

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Can someone advise me on running apps?

Are there any free running apps that can measure my distance and speed while I’m using the couch25k? Or do I need a Garmin/other watch?

Are there any free running apps that can measure my distance and speed while I’m...

Moomin63

Graduate•4 years ago

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Will I ever enjoy running?

Hi So far on I am on week 6 and every run has been completed successfully, however i can't say I have enjoyed any of them. As the weeks have gone by I dont...

Hi So far on I am on week 6 and every run has been completed successfully, howev...

Wigsy

•4 years ago

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Ringing the Changes And A Thoroughly Enjoyable 5.5k

I don't normally run late afternoon on a Saturday but I've not been sleeping that well and the lure of a lie in and not having to get up for work was too hard...

I don't normally run late afternoon on a Saturday but I've not been sleeping tha...

Birdlady64

Graduate•4 years ago

26 Replies

C25k

...week 1 and run 3....so that's the 1st week done and dusted🤣

Tessababy1

•4 years ago

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How many extra people joined Couchto5k during and since Lockdown?

I think one of our lovely administrators shared some stats a while back. I’d be really interested to know how many more folks have laced up their running shoes...

I think one of our lovely administrators shared some stats a while back. I’d be ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

110 Replies

Peroneal Tendonitis

Hi I just did first run on week 4 but due to Peroneal Tendonitis I haven’t done anymore for the last week. Any advice as I really want to carry on but don’t...

Hi I just did first run on week 4 but due to Peroneal Tendonitis I haven’t done ...

pammyrose57

•4 years ago

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Zig Zagging up hills really works!

Haven’t been for a run for a few weeks. Went out for the third post consolidation run tonight, didn’t do too badly considering I haven’t been out for a bit....

Haven’t been for a run for a few weeks. Went out for the third post consolidatio...

Issywhizz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk#7 tamed!

I quite can’t believe I’ve finished week7, the second outing was the best, but including the before 5 mins walk and extended walk after the 25 minute run I’m...

I quite can’t believe I’ve finished week7, the second outing was the best, but i...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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speed walking

Hello! I have completed C25K program but due to some medical issues I have to avoid the feet hitting of the ground and I am thinking of trying speed walking....

Hello! I have completed C25K program but due to some medical issues I have to av...

Dimi3is

Graduate•4 years ago

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A new covert, I hope

My friend Melody has had the running gear for a long time and downloaded the C25K app before lockdown. She could write a dictionary of excuses why she never...

My friend Melody has had the running gear for a long time and downloaded the C25...

HeavyFoot

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

I graduated today ...

I can’t believe it, what a journey. On Saturday 11th July, I got off my butt and thought I’m going to try C25K. Every week I doubted myself ... what run 5...

I can’t believe it, what a journey. On Saturday 11th July, I got off my butt and...

IngridKW

Graduate•4 years ago

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Want to run. Frustrated. Notes from the Injury Couch.

OK, I accept this is mostly my own fault. I pulled something on my graduation run just over a week ago. Everything was going very well until about 30 seconds...

OK, I accept this is mostly my own fault. I pulled something on my graduation ru...

nowster

Graduate•4 years ago

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The power of the mind.. (W7 R2)

Only one day between these runs and look at the difference.. the only real difference in me is my state of mind. They are different routes but in fact the one...

Only one day between these runs and look at the difference.. the only real diffe...

sally1993

•4 years ago

6 Replies

What a wonderful community. Thank you all!

Last night, I was feeling hopeless and defeated after my first failed run after returning to work. My first failed run ever since starting C25K, completing in...

Last night, I was feeling hopeless and defeated after my first failed run after ...

Bbq1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Speed appears to vary enormously

I am a previously non exercising late 50 something who graduated in June. I now run three or four times a week for 30 to 35 minutes but because I am slow, I...

I am a previously non exercising late 50 something who graduated in June. I now ...

Graleystives

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

At the start line

I'm new to running not ran since school and I was always last then 🙃. Just completes wk1 c25k. Left knee a bit tight and sore but determined to carry on....

I'm new to running not ran since school and I was always last then 🙃. Just com...

RunGinger52

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Completed week 5!

Haven't posted before, but I just wanted to say that I completed Week 5 yesterday and felt great.So for anyone coming up to these runs, don't be worried, you...

Haven't posted before, but I just wanted to say that I completed Week 5 yesterda...

HippychickJJ

Graduate•4 years ago

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Trainers

do proper running trainers make that much difference?

Alfredwoo1234

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6/R3..disaster averted!

Happy Saturday all Was excited about my run today (usual pre-run nerves aside) and set up a good, banging playlist and couldn’t wait to get out there. Changed...

Happy Saturday all Was excited about my run today (usual pre-run nerves aside) ...

Sussex13

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Nearly nearly

2 more Runs then Romeo Done

Renaeruby

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back on track after terrible 1st post-graduation run

My first post-graduation run on Wednesday was the first time since I started the program that I just couldn't manage it. I just intended doing 30 mins but my...

My first post-graduation run on Wednesday was the first time since I started the...

calvo2000

Graduate•4 years ago

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week 4

How does everyone cope going from week 3 (a 3min run) to week 4 ( 5 min run) im worried ?

How does everyone cope going from week 3 (a 3min run) to week 4 ( 5 min run) im ...

Alfredwoo1234

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK9 R1 5k achieved!

Today was run 1 of the final week. Before starting c25k I hadn’t run anywhere in more than 30 years. So 9 weeks ago we decided to start c25k and today,...

Today was run 1 of the final week. Before starting c25k I hadn’t run anywhere ...

Darrencuk

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

Thank you

I am so happy that couch to 5K has helped me to get my running mojo back, I recorded a 5k time this morning of 31:23 and I am 82 miles into Lands End to John...

I am so happy that couch to 5K has helped me to get my running mojo back, I reco...

mhatter67

•4 years ago

1 Reply

What exercise do you do on days between C25K days

Just joined HealthUnlocked. Into week 6 of C25K wondering what exercise other members do between the C25K days. I have been walking but think I need to...

Just joined HealthUnlocked. Into week 6 of C25K wondering what exercise other me...

EASTER1987

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Well it wasn’t easy, even after running for 20 minutes on Thursday. The first 5 minutes was straightforward enough but my usual lung issues and aching legs...

Well it wasn’t easy, even after running for 20 minutes on Thursday. The first 5 ...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2020

W9D2

Run for 30 minutes? - You’ve got to be joking!

The treadmill is harder!

Ankle Trouble

Can someone advise me on running apps?

Will I ever enjoy running?

Ringing the Changes And A Thoroughly Enjoyable 5.5k

C25k

How many extra people joined Couchto5k during and since Lockdown?

Peroneal Tendonitis

Zig Zagging up hills really works!

Wk#7 tamed!

speed walking

A new covert, I hope

I graduated today ...

Want to run. Frustrated. Notes from the Injury Couch.

The power of the mind.. (W7 R2)

What a wonderful community. Thank you all!

Speed appears to vary enormously

At the start line

Completed week 5!

Trainers

W6/R3..disaster averted!

Nearly nearly

Back on track after terrible 1st post-graduation run

week 4

WK9 R1 5k achieved!

Thank you

What exercise do you do on days between C25K days

Week 6 Run 1

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