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Running in the rain

Any advice on running in the rain? Gear to wear/buy? It's inevitable I'll have to run in the rain in the UK... Best to prepare myself in the best way...

Any advice on running in the rain? Gear to wear/buy? It's inevitable I'll have ...

cantrunbutwillrun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Pace

I’m running at 7.25 mins per 1k. Running 5k would take about 36 mins which is beyond the maximum 30 min run on couch to 5k. Am I running to slowly (I’m just...

I’m running at 7.25 mins per 1k. Running 5k would take about 36 mins which is be...

Running_Up_That_Hill

•3 years ago

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Should I be concern on pace?

Hi all new to the forum. 50 years, never run or done anysports. I am in week 6 and loving it! My pace is on average 12:23 is that too slow? How is it for...

Hi all new to the forum. 50 years, never run or done anysports. I am in week 6 ...

CoralMg

•3 years ago

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Pain when running

I started couch25k after loads of medical tests couldn't find source of chest pain, Dr said absolutely not my heart so I started 9 weeks ago. I've been...

I started couch25k after loads of medical tests couldn't find source of chest pa...

Joggyrunning

•3 years ago

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Sound volume on App

I can't hear the narration when I have music on so keep missing the instructions. Any ideas how to turn up Jo Wiley??!

I can't hear the narration when I have music on so keep missing the instructions...

Lalee

•3 years ago

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Time to keep in week 4

Hello - I am struggling a bit so wonder whether I should keep repeating the week until I can do the runs with more ease. I am finishing the runs (just did...

Hello - I am struggling a bit so wonder whether I should keep repeating the w...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•3 years ago

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W7R3😒

Blimey it was cold as I did my run, cold wind blasting my lungs. Last ten minutes felt like forever and I must admit I felt like stopping but I didn't and kept...

Blimey it was cold as I did my run, cold wind blasting my lungs. Last ten minute...

CI578

Graduate•3 years ago

14 Replies

Week 9 Finished

I completed c25K today and I feel so proud of myself, from week 1 when I could hardly jog for 60 seconds to now in itself is a miracle, I heard Zoe Ball...

I completed c25K today and I feel so proud of myself, from week 1 when I could ...

S444

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 3 starts tomorrow

I finished Week 2 on Friday and will do Monday Wednesday and Friday for Wk 3. I have to say I've enjoyed my first 2 weeks. The information on this forum is...

I finished Week 2 on Friday and will do Monday Wednesday and Friday for Wk 3. I ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Week 4 Looks Tough!

I’m so pleased to have got though to week 4 and run 1 is on Tuesday - any tips? 😬😬😬

I’m so pleased to have got though to week 4 and run 1 is on Tuesday - any tips? ...

RunJoRun50

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Frosty January running

I don't know about you all, but I've really enjoyed the gentle kick up the backside C25K has given me to be out and about in the depths of winter - as I've...

I don't know about you all, but I've really enjoyed the gentle kick up the backs...

ennkaybea

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 2 completed.....but with a bit more aches & pains😏!

Managed to do my third run of week 2 yesterday but ended up with a bit of pain in my left calf, my right calf is fine.....not sure how that happened🤷🏼‍♀️....

Managed to do my third run of week 2 yesterday but ended up with a bit of pain i...

Rwran18

Graduate•3 years ago

4 Replies

Advice Anyone?

I graduated from Couch to 5k a few weeks ago🏃🏽‍♀️, but have only recently found this forum. I’m well chuffed that I’ve managed it, and I’ve run 3 5ks this...

I graduated from Couch to 5k a few weeks ago🏃🏽‍♀️, but have only recently foun...

Squeezie

•3 years ago

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Dragging my Couch behind me

In desperation, I give C25K a chance. Week 1 was not as bad as I feared. I deliberately, with dread avoid to view the upcoming plan ahead. Friends say Prepare...

In desperation, I give C25K a chance. Week 1 was not as bad as I feared. I delib...

Karambah

Graduate•3 years ago

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First run

Hi everyone - I have just done my very first run - it was tough! Now I feel very pleased with myself.

Hi everyone - I have just done my very first run - it was tough! Now I feel very...

BlueSkinBlake

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Thanks Laura

My new year’s resolution this year was to get back to running after graduating a few years ago. I decided to go back to the NHS app and see if Laura could get...

My new year’s resolution this year was to get back to running after graduating a...

Frilly57

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

W8R3 completed - different route than usual

I went a different route today, as my usual route along the river is too snowy, and possibly blocked by fallen trees. This route was more hilly but the...

I went a different route today, as my usual route along the river is too snowy, ...

swissfish

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

7k - one hour of running YAY 😱- the first 59 minutes were the hardest!

On consolidation run 20 and I've managed to run for one whole hour and complete 7k - SLOWLY, but I'm making progress, YIPEEEE 🤸🤸🤸- pretty unbelievable as I...

On consolidation run 20 and I've managed to run for one whole hour and complete ...

Teresafaith

Graduate•3 years ago

19 Replies

C25k finally achieved...!

After a few setbacks, a glorious run (not 5k but best yet at 3.7k) for 30 mins and felt great - so incredibly proud of myself for sticking to this programme...

After a few setbacks, a glorious run (not 5k but best yet at 3.7k) for 30 mins a...

Karen59er

Graduate•3 years ago

7 Replies

W6R3 Problems!

Hi Everyone! First time posting but I've been a silent scroller for a while, following all your brilliant advice! I've managed to get to W6R2 and have...

Hi Everyone! First time posting but I've been a silent scroller for a while, fol...

MrsHowson

Graduate•3 years ago

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I DID IT.... I'VE GRADUATED 🎊🎊🎊🎊

Well what can I say. I am feeling so proud today. I have to be honest, I am one of the faddiest people I know. All guns blazing then fizzle out. Not this...

Well what can I say. I am feeling so proud today. I have to be honest, I am one...

Lindsey1097

Graduate•3 years ago

26 Replies

Lapsed for awhile! 😕

Hi All, Just wanted to ask for some advice as I completed the C25K app last year in November and I’ve not properly run again for about 3-4 weeks should I start...

Hi All, Just wanted to ask for some advice as I completed the C25K app last year...

fmga82

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Run to walk transitions

Went for a nice long run this morning, switched between running and waking parts and noticed something. When I switch from running to walking again I notice...

Went for a nice long run this morning, switched between running and waking parts...

Annenewrunner

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Hilly run today, hardwork !

Thought I'd push myself today and tackle some hills, really hard going, managed 4.4k in 36 mins going to keep going!

Thought I'd push myself today and tackle some hills, really hard going, managed ...

Speedydonzalez

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9, run one

It feels a bit strange being here. First time running 30 minutes without stopping. Curiously addicted. Enjoying the post run high but not sure if I'm enjoying...

It feels a bit strange being here. First time running 30 minutes without stoppin...

Jaxstr

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Week 1 complete

Feeling proud of myself for getting out at 6am on Monday morning to start my C25k journey. The snow/ice delayed my final run but I got there. I discovered this...

Feeling proud of myself for getting out at 6am on Monday morning to start my C25...

Cleo88

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Still too sore to run!

Completed C25k fairly easily and went for my last of three consolidation runs on Christmas Day. I had real pain on my right shin on the outside of the leg...

Completed C25k fairly easily and went for my last of three consolidation runs on...

Vragtes

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

CR5 - a grand succes!

Hiya, Just returned from my CR5, which - as the titel says - was a grand succes (for me). Does it really have to with running in the morning as to during the...

Hiya, Just returned from my CR5, which - as the titel says - was a grand succes ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

11 Replies

CR2 couldn’t be happier!

I am so chuffed! Even though my distance was less than my last 2 runs I managed to run up a hideous hill at the end of the run. I was convinced in my head...

I am so chuffed! Even though my distance was less than my last 2 runs I managed...

Frenc

Graduate•3 years ago

4 Replies

I’m a runner!!

I completed W6R3 today and I finally feel like a runner!! My shins hurt a little bit throughout the run. Maybe not “hurt” but I was certainly aware of them all...

I completed W6R3 today and I finally feel like a runner!! My shins hurt a little...

SJK9025

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2021

Running in the rain

Pace

Should I be concern on pace?

Pain when running

Sound volume on App

Time to keep in week 4

W7R3😒

Week 9 Finished

Week 3 starts tomorrow

Week 4 Looks Tough!

Frosty January running

Week 2 completed.....but with a bit more aches & pains😏!

Advice Anyone?

Dragging my Couch behind me

First run

Thanks Laura

W8R3 completed - different route than usual

7k - one hour of running YAY 😱- the first 59 minutes were the hardest!

C25k finally achieved...!

W6R3 Problems!

I DID IT.... I'VE GRADUATED 🎊🎊🎊🎊

Lapsed for awhile! 😕

Run to walk transitions

Hilly run today, hardwork !

Week 9, run one

Week 1 complete

Still too sore to run!

CR5 - a grand succes!

CR2 couldn’t be happier!

I’m a runner!!

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