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Week 9 Run 2!

It's been a crazy few weeks with It Band problems causing a sore knee around minute 28. I mean why not kick in at minute 31,then I'd not know about it! And the...

It's been a crazy few weeks with It Band problems causing a sore knee around min...

Jaxstr

•3 years ago

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Wk4 cool down music

I don't know if anyone else thinks this, but the first piece of cool down music in wk4 is absolutely beautiful. When it starts it just takes me to my own...

I don't know if anyone else thinks this, but the first piece of cool down music ...

Returnagain

Graduate•3 years ago

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Treadmill run is better than no run

I completed C25K three years ago and run three times a week without fail until the winter sets in - living in the North East of Scotland it can be pretty harsh...

I completed C25K three years ago and run three times a week without fail until t...

lexiemcd

Graduate•3 years ago

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Starting again!

Morning all, graduated C25K couple of years ago and carried on running. For severaĺ reasons (work,lack of time, minor injuries etc) found I stopped about 3...

Morning all, graduated C25K couple of years ago and carried on running. For seve...

Mrd2001

Graduate•3 years ago

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I need some sympathetic support please

Hi all, reaching out for some help. I graduated C25K last year. So pleased and proud of myself. However I've found numerous reasons not to run at all this...

Hi all, reaching out for some help. I graduated C25K last year. So pleased and ...

ploddery

•3 years ago

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Any tips for inclines?

Hi, After 10 days of snow and icy paths clearing, I finally managed to get back out for a run. I was on week 1 of 7 but figured I should go back a couple of...

Hi, After 10 days of snow and icy paths clearing, I finally managed to get back ...

CareBear43

•3 years ago

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Back pain- Should I continue?

Hi, I'm just looking for a bit of advice. So today I completed week 5 run 3 - even though I had back pain yesterday I thought it might be ok. The run went...

Hi, I'm just looking for a bit of advice. So today I completed week 5 run 3 - ev...

Milk_Honey

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 8 run 3!

I did it! Conditions were hard today in deep slush so felt like I was running on sand. Didn’t enjoy it much but got through it by taking it slow. I cannot...

I did it! Conditions were hard today in deep slush so felt like I was running on...

GoldenGirly

Graduate•3 years ago

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Can’t run the whole 5 mins

Does anyone find in week 4 that they can’t run the full five minutes and have to stop for breath? I try so hard but I always have to stop!

Does anyone find in week 4 that they can’t run the full five minutes and have to...

Peggy1993

•3 years ago

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Finally back out there

This afternoon so good to have it dry and warm and no ice so I finally got out and ran. The first time for 11 days did not risk any runs in the cold, ice and...

This afternoon so good to have it dry and warm and no ice so I finally got out a...

Papillon17

Graduate•3 years ago

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Tonight

Pleased the weather is milder today. It has been so cold!!🥶

Pinkpig20

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9

Week 9 starts tomorrow never thought I would be running none stop for 30 minutes think at my pace I’ll do 4.5k so not too much pace to pick up. To anyone...

Week 9 starts tomorrow never thought I would be running none stop for 30 minutes...

Diabeticdaddy

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 completed!

Hello all Just finished run 1 of week 3. My jogging pace is slower than my walking pace, however no problems to report, except for the calves getting a bit...

Hello all Just finished run 1 of week 3. My jogging pace is slower than my walki...

sbrown1264

Graduate•3 years ago

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Smashed it

I done my week 5 3rd run and smashed it. I can’t believe it I’m so chuffed 😃🏃‍♀️ had to leave a two day gap as it was snowing and sticking quite bad.

I done my week 5 3rd run and smashed it. I can’t believe it I’m so chuffed 😃🏃‍...

sadiemorgs

•3 years ago

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Running on the spot

Is running on the spot allowed when crossing and re crossing an A road? I've just completed week 4. The first two runs of which were completed on a frozen...

Is running on the spot allowed when crossing and re crossing an A road? I've jus...

Snail61

Graduate•3 years ago

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Stuck on week 4

I just can’t seem to get past week 4. Started coach to 5k late last year and got posterior shin splints on W4R2 in right leg putting me out for 4 weeks....

I just can’t seem to get past week 4. Started coach to 5k late last year and got...

WLWonder

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 2

Week 2 run 1 done wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be, just wish I lived in a flatter area. Looking forward to run 2 on Wednesday in the rain.

Week 2 run 1 done wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be, just wish I lived in a...

Sewnso

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Doggy running buddie?

Hi All, Does anyone run with their dog? It seems such a shame to go on my own and leave him at home. Im going to take him tonight and give it a go. Any tips?...

Hi All, Does anyone run with their dog? It seems such a shame to go on my own a...

Gill2021

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Knee pain

Hello! Newbie here - I’ve got as far as run 1 week 2 and since the last run of week 1 I’ve had inner knee pain afterwards. I thought I would test it with...

Hello! Newbie here - I’ve got as far as run 1 week 2 and since the last run of ...

Haybombay58

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Starting out again

I first did C25k during last lockdown and felt amazing!!! I had great plans to keep going but really missed the targets being set and more so the...

I first did C25k during last lockdown and felt amazing!!! I had great plans to ...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 - Wet, overdressed and short..

Run 1 completed, I was really thinking there was going to be another 3 min run at the end.. Was ready for it and it all finished.. But, I was happy with my...

Run 1 completed, I was really thinking there was going to be another 3 min run a...

Beastie_MCCXIX

Graduate•3 years ago

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Couch to 5K

Well here we go again, this will be my fourth attempt at trying to do the couch to 5k without any luck. I seem to get to week 4 and then something happens or...

Well here we go again, this will be my fourth attempt at trying to do the couch ...

Kemali

•3 years ago

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W6R1

Now on week 6 and feeling so much better about my runs. Also so glad the snow is away so I can actually run without the worry of falling. I’m slow bit I’m...

Now on week 6 and feeling so much better about my runs. Also so glad the snow is...

Roxy52

Graduate•3 years ago

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25 minutes completed 💪

Week 6 run 3 in the sunshine ☀️ slow pace but felt wonderful 🏃‍♀️

Mum-Gets-Fit

Graduate•3 years ago

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A Steady 5K and a random picture of my old hot air balloon 😁

So, at last it decided it was warm enough to run 😁 I had absolutely no desire to run in the snow, ice and sub zero temperatures of late ! Even today I ran in...

So, at last it decided it was warm enough to run 😁 I had absolutely no desire t...

Instructor57

Graduate•3 years ago

24 Replies

No run last week!

Hey everyone, I am so angry at myself. After three runs a week for three weeks in the cold and rain..Last week I was due to start week four but Scotland had...

Hey everyone, I am so angry at myself. After three runs a week for three weeks i...

Jordan-lp8

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Chest problem

Hi folks, I’ve rerun Wk 7 twice after a 2 week rest due to a calf sprain. However, last week I started to experience an ache in my upper chest, traversing...

Hi folks, I’ve rerun Wk 7 twice after a 2 week rest due to a calf sprain. Howev...

RAC61

•3 years ago

5 Replies

I’m a new member

Did R1W9 yesterday. My valentines gift to myself! Please can I have my badge? Age 54, I’ve stuck to the program, run on turf in good trainers and had no...

Did R1W9 yesterday. My valentines gift to myself! Please can I have my badge? ...

Joggling

Graduate•3 years ago

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Couchous interruptus!

My treadmill has broken - right in the middle of my Couch to 5k programme 😫 Hopefully it will be fixed this week, but I will have fallen behind by at least...

My treadmill has broken - right in the middle of my Couch to 5k programme 😫 Ho...

Mumaldo

•3 years ago

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W3 R1 completed- calf strain

Took a week off due to the icy paths in my area and went out this morning and completed W3 R1 and just like Michael Johnson said at the end YES. Unfortunately...

Took a week off due to the icy paths in my area and went out this morning and co...

PlasticUnitedFan

Graduate•3 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2021

Week 9 Run 2!

Wk4 cool down music

Treadmill run is better than no run

Starting again!

I need some sympathetic support please

Any tips for inclines?

Back pain- Should I continue?

Week 8 run 3!

Can’t run the whole 5 mins

Finally back out there

Tonight

Week 9

Week 3 Run 1 completed!

Smashed it

Running on the spot

Stuck on week 4

Week 2

Doggy running buddie?

Knee pain

Starting out again

Week 3 Run 1 - Wet, overdressed and short..

Couch to 5K

W6R1

25 minutes completed 💪

A Steady 5K and a random picture of my old hot air balloon 😁

No run last week!

Chest problem

I’m a new member

Couchous interruptus!

W3 R1 completed- calf strain

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