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Repeating runs, how are you doing Oldfloss?

Oldfloss, this week I did one of each of wk , 2 and 3. But I think I will repeat Wk 3, it seemed quite tiring at the time altogether now I'm home and dry again...

Oldfloss, this week I did one of each of wk , 2 and 3. But I think I will repeat...

coolfemme

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 done! 🙌🏻

I’ve just completed my final run of couch to 5k. I am over the moon. Thanks everyone 😀

I’ve just completed my final run of couch to 5k. I am over the moon. Thanks ever...

Landyguy

Graduate•4 years ago

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What’s after couch to 5k

Hi I’m only on week 5 but can’t seem to find out properly if there is a similar weekly program after couch to 5k which takes you from 5k to 10K. I’m looking...

Hi I’m only on week 5 but can’t seem to find out properly if there is a similar ...

Jojamdunc

•4 years ago

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Getting back confidence

Graduated last year then fell in October and broke wrist. Trying to build my confidence to start again... I will start Couch 2 5 k again from the start but...

Graduated last year then fell in October and broke wrist. Trying to build my con...

jot1812

•4 years ago

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Tips to speed up

I started Couch to 5k in Jan and being week 9 tomorrow, but I haven’t got past 3.75km; when I’m running, I don’t feel like I’m being overly slow but obviously...

I started Couch to 5k in Jan and being week 9 tomorrow, but I haven’t got past 3...

Notaspeeddemon

•4 years ago

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One Year On...

It's a year since I began C25k. It was definitely one of the best decisions I ever made. When I first graduated I took a couple more weeks until I could...

It's a year since I began C25k. It was definitely one of the best decisions I ev...

Magellan

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2r3 - or a gentle walk!

I have tried in the past to encourage Teen 2 to come out running with me, but to no avail. I’m so slow it physically hurts them to go at my speed, and they get...

I have tried in the past to encourage Teen 2 to come out running with me, but to...

RainbowC

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed w9 run 3 on 28/2/2021

I would appreciate a medal please

NanaPlum

Graduate•4 years ago

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Post vaccine

So pleased to get the vaccine and put a spring in my run this weekend. Saturday and Sunday runs but walking breaks and lots of foam roller. Can’t believe it...

So pleased to get the vaccine and put a spring in my run this weekend. Saturday...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Post vaccine

So pleased to get the vaccine and put a spring in my run this weekend. Saturday and Sunday runs but walking breaks and lots of foam roller. Can’t believe it...

So pleased to get the vaccine and put a spring in my run this weekend. Saturday...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Very achy legs!

I've been running every other day since completing the couch to 5k yet last couple of weeks my legs have felt really achy, more at the top than bottom, I may...

I've been running every other day since completing the couch to 5k yet last coup...

Speedydonzalez

Graduate•4 years ago

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Re doing C25K

I completed C25K last September and loved it. I’ve kept up runner but not as much as I’d like so I thought I’d re do it. Would you advise to start from week...

I completed C25K last September and loved it. I’ve kept up runner but not as mu...

Jane_1961

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed week 1

So completed week 1 run 3 this evening and for some reason struggled tonight.... not sure if I'm ready for week 2 but I will attempt it on Tuesday see how I...

So completed week 1 run 3 this evening and for some reason struggled tonight.......

Jonnyt0779

•4 years ago

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Today’s little hill

Not got to the top in weeks

ReesSteve

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run in 2 months after calf injury.

So after finishing C25K just before Xmas and then managing goal of 5k on Xmas eve, I then went and pulled calf muscle on Boxing Day. Wanted to get back on the...

So after finishing C25K just before Xmas and then managing goal of 5k on Xmas ev...

McVilanelle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run

I did my run 1 in week 3, but felt I slowed down when I did the last run.

Pussandboots

•4 years ago

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W6R1 That was hard work today 😅

Got to the top of the hill at the half way bell 👌🏻

ReesSteve

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed Week 9 Run 3 today

I would be delighted to receive a medal and wish to thank all on the forum for the tips I have picked up along the way.

I would be delighted to receive a medal and wish to thank all on the forum for t...

NanaPlum

Graduate•4 years ago

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Apple Watch Feb Challenge - so close!

I need to burn 607 kcals to get my Feb award but I’ve already been for a run and a 4km walk today. I will be annoyed with myself if I narrowly miss it though!...

I need to burn 607 kcals to get my Feb award but I’ve already been for a run and...

Haybombay58

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 👍

Phew! My legs feel like two sacks of King Edward's but I managed run 2 without stopping! Crikey. This week I have mostly been listening to: Stepping Out by Joe...

Phew! My legs feel like two sacks of King Edward's but I managed run 2 without s...

Captain_Autumn

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hello cutie

Met those two fellows when I was out a 14K walk this morning.

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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Have I done it?

Here's the thing. I did week 9 run 1 and at the very end my knee started to hurt. I looked it up and it's It Band syndrome, there's great advice on Runners...

Here's the thing. I did week 9 run 1 and at the very end my knee started to hurt...

Jaxstr

•4 years ago

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Wk5R3

So didn't feel it this morning but decided to get out into the fresh air and just try Wk5R3. Being outside was great and I told myself just give it a go and if...

So didn't feel it this morning but decided to get out into the fresh air and jus...

Miss_Petal

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6 first run

Well although I didn't struggle I found my self BEGGING Laura to say "ok slow down now" after the third run. It must surely be psychological as only the last...

Well although I didn't struggle I found my self BEGGING Laura to say "ok slow do...

Returnagain

Graduate•4 years ago

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Very 😀

I haven’t posted in a while, I’ve just been cracking on with consolidation runs which have had their highs and lows. Anyway, today was a super high -...

I haven’t posted in a while, I’ve just been cracking on with consolidation runs ...

Frenc

Graduate•4 years ago

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Another sunny 3.5K to build my run frequency back up 😁

So the intention today was just to do the same distance at similar pace purely with the intention of rebuilding my run frequency up again ! The last couple of...

So the intention today was just to do the same distance at similar pace purely w...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woohoo!!!

I have just completed Week 5 Run 3 and I’m feeling very proud of myself 😁🥇 After over 10 years of not running at all and carrying a few more pounds 🥴 I...

I have just completed Week 5 Run 3 and I’m feeling very proud of myself 😁🥇 Aft...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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I’m Back!

Sooooo. This time last year there was an escalating work situation (a nasty stalker). Some weeks in ICU with my mother. Husband’s redundancy. Several...

Sooooo. This time last year there was an escalating work situation (a nasty stal...

Tulipcat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Time to resume

I had to stop the program almost a year ago due to back problems. I have since moved to Gozo, and had treatment from the only Osteopath permanently on the...

I had to stop the program almost a year ago due to back problems. I have since m...

Woody_53

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hurray! I just completed Week 5: I am chuffed!

I cannot believe that last night I ran for 20 mins straight! I remember in W3 thinking that 3 mins was too much. I was very, very worried about the challenge...

I cannot believe that last night I ran for 20 mins straight! I remember in W3 th...

Ianastarter

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2021

Repeating runs, how are you doing Oldfloss?

Week 9 Run 3 done! 🙌🏻

What’s after couch to 5k

Getting back confidence

Tips to speed up

One Year On...

W2r3 - or a gentle walk!

Completed w9 run 3 on 28/2/2021

Post vaccine

Post vaccine

Very achy legs!

Re doing C25K

Completed week 1

Today’s little hill

First run in 2 months after calf injury.

Run

W6R1 That was hard work today 😅

Completed Week 9 Run 3 today

Apple Watch Feb Challenge - so close!

Week 5 run 2 👍

Hello cutie

Have I done it?

Wk5R3

Wk6 first run

Very 😀

Another sunny 3.5K to build my run frequency back up 😁

Woohoo!!!

I’m Back!

Time to resume

Hurray! I just completed Week 5: I am chuffed!

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