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W6R1-what a PITA

Woke at 0520, decided to have lie in and woke again at 0730. Not really sure that I wanted to run today, besides our welsh dresser being delivered this AM....

Woke at 0520, decided to have lie in and woke again at 0730. Not really sure th...

Bogshuffler

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk8 r2

Bit of a breakthrough, after so many helpful comments I slowed my run right down to what felt like snails pace, but it worked, I ran non stop for 28 mins,...

Bit of a breakthrough, after so many helpful comments I slowed my run right dow...

Coolwaves

•4 years ago

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Graduate Sept 2020

I have finally made it to the end, it has been an amazing journey and I look forward to building up to 10k in the future. Congratulations to anyone graduating...

I have finally made it to the end, it has been an amazing journey and I look for...

Rustytin

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’ve graduated!

Hello everyone, This morning I ran 5k. It took me 35 minutes but I powered on. Thank you to anyone who answered my questions. I’ve been quite quiet on here...

Hello everyone, This morning I ran 5k. It took me 35 minutes but I powered on. ...

bforts

Graduate•4 years ago

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Can't thank this forum enough!

OK, I'm only on week 5 but I only discovered the forum and C25K app two weeks ago. I can't believe how much of a boost the tips, advice and encouragement have...

OK, I'm only on week 5 but I only discovered the forum and C25K app two weeks ag...

Pnegirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Strava accuracy

Does anyone know how to improve the accuracy of the map Strava records? At the moment I seem to be running through lots of people's front gardens, and...

Does anyone know how to improve the accuracy of the map Strava records? At the ...

Rising60

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3

Was hoping this run would have felt more comfortable than the previous 2 but disappointingly it didnt. I suffer with low iron and have B12 injections and...

Was hoping this run would have felt more comfortable than the previous 2 but dis...

Feltip

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated!

Hey, I just finished my final run this morning-can I have a badge please?

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Consolidation 18 and Weekly Virtual 5K (10K from me!)

I was looking forward to my long run this morning. It promised to be a beautiful morning as I set out just before dawn, lit up like a beacon with my chest...

I was looking forward to my long run this morning. It promised to be a beautiful...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 5 R2 done 🎉 but I need to put brakes on (I think 🤷🏼‍♀️) - Tips ?

This run went fine but I did feel I was having to manage my nerves a bit 🤷🏼‍♀️ The first 8 mins went great , kinda flew by after first 1/2 mins of getting...

This run went fine but I did feel I was having to manage my nerves a bit 🤷🏼‍♀️...

RacingintheStreet

Graduate•4 years ago

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My first 10K Run (i Think Mo Farah's job is safe) 😂 🏃‍♂️

So this morning i was either going to go for a relatively quick (for me) 5K or a long slower run of minimum 8.5K as that's what my last longer run was . i...

So this morning i was either going to go for a relatively quick (for me) 5K or a...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7

I am on week 7 run 2 but had to stop due to foot injury.I dont know what i have done I havent gone over on it or didn't feel anything while I was out running...

I am on week 7 run 2 but had to stop due to foot injury.I dont know what i have ...

Maxwell1801

•4 years ago

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Injured - frustrating waiting to heal

I suffered a calf injury during R1W4 and can’t wait to get back into C25K; its clearly going to take time And I know I must not run before I can walk so to...

I suffered a calf injury during R1W4 and can’t wait to get back into C25K; its c...

Trying2bfitter

Graduate•4 years ago

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First visit...

wish me luck guys! First time to the gym this morning with the hubby... I have to admit I'm a little anxious... but looking at the app, they're not many people...

wish me luck guys! First time to the gym this morning with the hubby... I have t...

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

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WK7R3

Run done and dusted this morning. Must say having a cramp start in my left calf made it more challenging. Didn't stop though. Only two weeks to go.

Run done and dusted this morning. Must say having a cramp start in my left calf ...

Antonio_the_Aussie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Mo Farah Breaks The One-Hour World Record

Mo ran 21,330m, bettering the record of 21,285m set by Haile Gebrselassie in 2007. In. One. Hour. That's basically just over half marathon in an hour. Wow....

Mo ran 21,330m, bettering the record of 21,285m set by Haile Gebrselassie in 200...

mrrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back to the programme after 12 days rest.

My knees have improved so that I'm now pain free, even when exercising at the gym once a week. Ankle weights and leg raises seem to have done the trick. So I...

My knees have improved so that I'm now pain free, even when exercising at the gy...

Blondefox

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation runs. My plan

I'm trying to get a little faster, my aim is to get to 5k easily within 30 minutes. So I planned this schedule: 3 runs per week: Run 1: Fast-paced as much as...

I'm trying to get a little faster, my aim is to get to 5k easily within 30 minut...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Halfway

Week 5 run 3 to me it means half way. I found it harder this week but no further calf soreness. I am really going slow but it means I can concentrate on the...

Week 5 run 3 to me it means half way. I found it harder this week but no further...

QuiltC25K

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Desperately in need of wise words of support and encouragement please 🙏

I completed C25K at the beginning of July and discovered that i love running. I now run 3 times a week currently for between 30 to 45 minutes. My preferred...

I completed C25K at the beginning of July and discovered that i love running. I ...

Bbq1

Graduate•4 years ago

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New graduate

Just completed the couch to 5K and was disappointed that in 30 minutes I hadn't achieved the 5K. However, having read many other posts I realise I'm not alone...

Just completed the couch to 5K and was disappointed that in 30 minutes I hadn't ...

gillmg

Graduate•4 years ago

37 Replies

First official 5k since Graduation!

So I graduated Monday just gone and decided tonight I would keep going until I hit the 5k mark! I missed having MJ's encouraging words in my ear! 33 mins 30s...

So I graduated Monday just gone and decided tonight I would keep going until I h...

MacTavish1976

Graduate•4 years ago

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Crashed at week 6

Hi. I'm feeling really rubbish. I got to week 7 but since then I've not been able to go any further and in fact I've tried a jog today and I can't even get...

Hi. I'm feeling really rubbish. I got to week 7 but since then I've not been ab...

Jessg45

•4 years ago

17 Replies

1st Consolidation Run completed and a question

Wow still strange to see the word graduate next to me. Did the first run as a free man today - it was OK - just getting those miles under my legs. At the end...

Wow still strange to see the word graduate next to me. Did the first run as a f...

2muchtooyoung

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Desperately need some wise words of support and encouragement please 🙏

Ok...soni completel

Bbq1

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

My first official 5k🏃🏻‍♀️

Wow - didn't think that was possible! I went out this morning on my 5th consolidation run since graduating C25k a couple of weeks back. I had a nice long...

Wow - didn't think that was possible! I went out this morning on my 5th consolid...

nrbone

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just started.....

I just started this app this week, I haven't ran since school which was like 18 years ago! I never thought I'd make it through day one but I'm actually kinda...

I just started this app this week, I haven't ran since school which was like 18 ...

Prinnysvg

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Any tips for hills?

Hello, I can’t do any route nearby without at least 100m elevation and it’s not gentle. Flat and downhill all is good, but the uphills, even the more gentle...

Hello, I can’t do any route nearby without at least 100m elevation and it’s not...

Bo-bing

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Week 8

This morning

Pinkpig20

Graduate•4 years ago

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Time to get back at it!

Last year I was running half marathons and this year, I am starting back with Couch25K. After a big move for the husband and I, I haven't been able to find...

Last year I was running half marathons and this year, I am starting back with Co...

kwell39

Graduate•4 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2020

W6R1-what a PITA

Wk8 r2

Graduate Sept 2020

I’ve graduated!

Can't thank this forum enough!

Strava accuracy

Week 7 Run 3

Graduated!

Consolidation 18 and Weekly Virtual 5K (10K from me!)

Wk 5 R2 done 🎉 but I need to put brakes on (I think 🤷🏼‍♀️) - Tips ?

My first 10K Run (i Think Mo Farah's job is safe) 😂 🏃‍♂️

Week 7

Injured - frustrating waiting to heal

First visit...

WK7R3

Mo Farah Breaks The One-Hour World Record

Back to the programme after 12 days rest.

Consolidation runs. My plan

Halfway

Desperately in need of wise words of support and encouragement please 🙏

New graduate

First official 5k since Graduation!

Crashed at week 6

1st Consolidation Run completed and a question

Desperately need some wise words of support and encouragement please 🙏

My first official 5k🏃🏻‍♀️

Just started.....

Any tips for hills?

Week 8

Time to get back at it!

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