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Phone call interrupts app

Hi all, a couple of times during runs my phone has rung and although I haven’t answered it, the call has paused the c25k app. Is there a way to stop this...

Hi all, a couple of times during runs my phone has rung and although I haven’t a...

Avoidinghills

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 just completed

Did anyone else find week 7 hard? I have managed to complete the three runs but I do feel tired.

Did anyone else find week 7 hard? I have managed to complete the three runs but ...

LetsgoLizzie

Graduate•4 years ago

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A fail? or just a blip...?

Did my C7 run today and for the first time my calves were aching and my legs like lead. I'd done C6 two days ago (after a week off on holiday) and found it...

Did my C7 run today and for the first time my calves were aching and my legs lik...

Comaltdel

Graduate•4 years ago

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A small victory....

I know it’s not a lot, but I just ran for 3 minutes without stopping. I’m pretty stoked to be honest. After the bs with my leg I thought I had no chance of...

I know it’s not a lot, but I just ran for 3 minutes without stopping. I’m pretty...

Maxi80

•4 years ago

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C25K - W4R2

Hi, I’m new here and currently doing C25K . Just did W4R2 this morning. Was hard today as I had to have 2 days off as it was chucking it down yesterday! I’m...

Hi, I’m new here and currently doing C25K . Just did W4R2 this morning. Was ha...

wendymirage

Graduate•4 years ago

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I am an idiot

I kept seeing mentions of C25K. I thought this was the next stage I.e. running 25K. Wow big jump I thought. Then the penny dropped. Duh!

I kept seeing mentions of C25K. I thought this was the next stage I.e. running ...

Grannie49

•4 years ago

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Nike Run Club app

Thank you to whoever it was who posted on here in the last day or two about the Nike Run Club app. I finished C25K in July and had been running every other...

Thank you to whoever it was who posted on here in the last day or two about the ...

Jojoarnie

Graduate•4 years ago

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C5R3 - C25K+ Speed

Consolidation Run 17 🏃‍♂️ I’ve been naughty 😈🤭 I should have rested today according to Running Law 101: one day on/one day off. Don’t @ me and don’t put...

Consolidation Run 17 🏃‍♂️ I’ve been naughty 😈🤭 I should have rested today a...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Strada and swelling feet

Wk7r2 done. So far so good amazingly. Hot feet, changed lacing on my new trainers (New Balance - do they loosen?!) Enjoying using Strada app. However it is...

Wk7r2 done. So far so good amazingly. Hot feet, changed lacing on my new train...

Brookjogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 R3..... but oh no!!

Got up early before it got too hot, quite excited really to get started. Only one other person running, thought he looked quite slow actually until I started...

Got up early before it got too hot, quite excited really to get started. Only on...

cellovsky

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Hi all, I’m new to the community 🙂

Completed week 5 again having recovered from ligament injury. Fingers crossed no more hiccups. Feeling positive!

Completed week 5 again having recovered from ligament injury. Fingers crossed no...

Dups

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 going back a step?

Just completed W5 R3. But, it now seems silly to go onto W6 and start walking between runs again. Anyone else feel like this? I feel like I could just keep...

Just completed W5 R3. But, it now seems silly to go onto W6 and start walking be...

Orange6

•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 done with recently diagnosed Asthma. ADVICE NEEDED

Hi everyone. After many false starts I have decided to try and lose some weight and get fitter. After lockdown I am now over 5 stone overweight. I confess the...

Hi everyone. After many false starts I have decided to try and lose some weight ...

Getting_fit_at_35

•4 years ago

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Completed my Couch 2 5K in 34.39 minutes😄👍

At last I have done it 😄 Feels good and I'm going to keep up running 🏃‍♀️as I am much healthier now 42 years old and I can still achieve something 🤣

At last I have done it 😄 Feels good and I'm going to keep up running 🏃‍♀️as I ...

Beingoutside123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 Completed

Hi all,this is my 1st post and I thought I'd say hello and thank you to all the people who post on here with their experiences and advice regarding Couch to...

Hi all,this is my 1st post and I thought I'd say hello and thank you to all the ...

Campione

Graduate•4 years ago

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2 months post graduation 🐌now a 🐢

Hi all I’ve not posted for a while but thought it a good point to check in. I’m still out joggling three times a week and happy to see my times getting...

Hi all I’ve not posted for a while but thought it a good point to check in. I’m...

Delgirl82

•4 years ago

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Strength and flex pull ups

I am looking after my mother and confined to the house. I have room to walk and do most of the strength and flex exercises but no bars are available. Are there...

I am looking after my mother and confined to the house. I have room to walk and ...

Nannie_Anne

•4 years ago

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Dean Castle done

Decided to do my Friday 5k round my local park run course - Dean Castle in Kilmarnock. Took it a bit slower as was still a bit stiff from doing Laura’s speed...

Decided to do my Friday 5k round my local park run course - Dean Castle in Kilma...

Hareshaw-Granny

Graduate•4 years ago

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Getting back on the road.

A few weeks after graduating I injured my groin quite badly meaning I haven't run for about 10 weeks. Anyone been in the same boat that could recommend at...

A few weeks after graduating I injured my groin quite badly meaning I haven't r...

Mickmck

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run No.3 (just about) done.

Had a rubbish nights sleep thanks to my neighbours who not only kept me awake but then woke me up at 5am! Where do they get the flipping energy!? The reason...

Had a rubbish nights sleep thanks to my neighbours who not only kept me awake bu...

JetsNanna

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

W9R3, complete!!!

Before lockdown, after over a year of hospital appointments to check my lungs worked properly, my fitness was quite shoddy, as I’d not been pushing myself...

Before lockdown, after over a year of hospital appointments to check my lungs wo...

Pink1998

Graduate•4 years ago

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C5R2 - C25K+ Stamina

Consolidation Run 16 🏃‍♂️ So yesterday I gave the other of my least favourite C25K+ podcasts another go: Stamina 💪 Now, the aim of the plus podcast series...

Consolidation Run 16 🏃‍♂️ So yesterday I gave the other of my least favourite ...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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I DID IT!!!!

Well I did it after a horrendous year last year health wise, 2 cardiac surgeries and a blood clot on the lung I couldn’t even walk the length of my lounge and...

Well I did it after a horrendous year last year health wise, 2 cardiac surgeries...

Pudding3

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 complete

Ok week 5 run 2 down. Now for the infamous 20 minute run on Sunday 😬. How did everyone find it ?

Ok week 5 run 2 down. Now for the infamous 20 minute run on Sunday 😬. How did e...

Zoo500

•4 years ago

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Completed W2

I completed week 2 this morning and feeling good. I hope running will help relieve my anxiety and let me feel stronger.

I completed week 2 this morning and feeling good. I hope running will help relie...

Serene-2020

•4 years ago

4 Replies

W5R3 - Warrior not Worrier

Definitely feeling a bit She-Ra, Princess of Power now I've completed that 20 minute run 😁😁 I actually started laughing out loud when Sanjeev told me I'd...

Definitely feeling a bit She-Ra, Princess of Power now I've completed that 20 mi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

38 Replies

W5R3 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

OMG I’m ever though I could do that !! First 5 mins ...I can’t do this another three times 10 mins gone ...really ...but can I do that again 🤔 You have...

OMG I’m ever though I could do that !! First 5 mins ...I can’t do this another...

mezziejay

Graduate•4 years ago

15 Replies

Wounded knee

I completed w1 & 2 a week ago,then went up Snowdon last Saturday. I have to admit that mountain was tough, and as a consequence when I tried to commence W3...

I completed w1 & 2 a week ago,then went up Snowdon last Saturday. I have to admi...

24790162

•4 years ago

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Week 4 in the bag & gazelles

Well, considering the amount I had to drink last night I’m pretty stunned at my body’s performance this morning! I did have carbs though too so I’m thinking...

Well, considering the amount I had to drink last night I’m pretty stunned at my ...

ShadowsEmber

Graduate•4 years ago

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How do you know you have ran 5k???

I’m About to do week 8 run 1....nervous but on my treadmill I’m nowhere near 5k??? How do you know you have ran 5k??.

I’m About to do week 8 run 1....nervous but on my treadmill I’m nowhere near 5k...

Hannah861

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2020

Phone call interrupts app

Week 7 just completed

A fail? or just a blip...?

A small victory....

C25K - W4R2

I am an idiot

Nike Run Club app

C5R3 - C25K+ Speed

Strada and swelling feet

W5 R3..... but oh no!!

Hi all, I’m new to the community 🙂

W6 going back a step?

Week 1 run 2 done with recently diagnosed Asthma. ADVICE NEEDED

Completed my Couch 2 5K in 34.39 minutes😄👍

Week 7 Run 3 Completed

2 months post graduation 🐌now a 🐢

Strength and flex pull ups

Dean Castle done

Getting back on the road.

Consolidation Run No.3 (just about) done.

W9R3, complete!!!

C5R2 - C25K+ Stamina

I DID IT!!!!

Week 5 run 2 complete

Completed W2

W5R3 - Warrior not Worrier

W5R3 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Wounded knee

Week 4 in the bag & gazelles

How do you know you have ran 5k???

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