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Advice from the experts!

Hello you wonderful lot! I'm hoping for some advice from the running gurus. I completed C25K 3 weeks ago and have been happily maintaining my 3 x a week 30...

Hello you wonderful lot! I'm hoping for some advice from the running gurus. I c...

MrsHowson

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

So I was very dubious of being able to complete this one. I have completed the first 3 weeks but had my reservations and even thought that perhaps I should do...

So I was very dubious of being able to complete this one. I have completed the f...

Miss_Petal

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduated woo!

Cant believe I've actually finished couch to 5k! Wasn't sure I'd manage 5k yet but really wanted to give it a go and surprised myself. This is the best thing...

Cant believe I've actually finished couch to 5k! Wasn't sure I'd manage 5k yet b...

RunnerFive

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 2 done - yaaay

Decided to start C25K last Saturday with it being half term, working in a school. Just completed week 2 😁 As I skipped a day of week one and have run...

Decided to start C25K last Saturday with it being half term, working in a schoo...

Mugwumpy

•3 years ago

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W9R3 I DID IT!!!

I have finally completed it and am over the moon. I'm overweight and a smoker so never thought I could get to this point and have tried before. So thought I'd...

I have finally completed it and am over the moon. I'm overweight and a smoker so...

Sarah1c

Graduate•3 years ago

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w1 r2

done second run today and i loved it was a challenge towards the end but was very therapeutic ☺️

done second run today and i loved it was a challenge towards the end but was ver...

Ree03

•3 years ago

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Another rest day

I was planning to do my next run today (week 7 run 2) but ended up doing a 10km hike yesterday! It was a lovely walk in the sun. Spring is on its way! But my...

I was planning to do my next run today (week 7 run 2) but ended up doing a 10km ...

Mum-Gets-Fit

Graduate•3 years ago

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W6r3 rerun

I did it !!! I ran for 25 minutes 🙌🙌 I’m so proud of myself!!!! I clocked up 4.6km too 🙌🙌 Best run so far 🤩

I did it !!! I ran for 25 minutes 🙌🙌 I’m so proud of myself!!!! I clocked up 4...

Roxy52

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week8R1

If I stayed in any longer due to rain I thought I’ll never get out .. so decided to brave the rain only for the sun to come out .. God must be a runner I...

If I stayed in any longer due to rain I thought I’ll never get out .. so decided...

Joggingonthewildside

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 2 🥵

I really didn’t want to do this run today but I have made myself a promise not to miss a run and if I didn’t go this morning then I wouldn’t have gone! So...

I really didn’t want to do this run today but I have made myself a promise not t...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

I can’t believe it. I did it! It felt good. I got abit of that lovely high during the first 5 min run which kept me going! The difference in how I feel now to...

I can’t believe it. I did it! It felt good. I got abit of that lovely high durin...

Scrumpybumble

Graduate•3 years ago

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Newbie!

I am just getting ready for my first session! I am no runner, after hearing so many positive things I am game! Wish me luck 😬

I am just getting ready for my first session! I am no runner, after hearing so m...

BeckyN

•3 years ago

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Breaking News

Sixty something bloke just ran for 20 minutes! Alright not perhaps the be all and end all of achievements, it just felt like it for a while after completing...

Sixty something bloke just ran for 20 minutes! Alright not perhaps the be all an...

Snail61

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 done.

I finished run 1 week 5, an made the mistake again of looking ahead run 2 & 3, I struggled with run 1, shall I do run 1 again before moving on, the thought of...

I finished run 1 week 5, an made the mistake again of looking ahead run 2 & 3, I...

Silverstar44

Graduate•3 years ago

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All done!! What next?

So after a few weeks off due to adverse weather conditions, I started again from week 5. Steady progress and got in the groove again. Completed W9R3 this...

So after a few weeks off due to adverse weather conditions, I started again from...

Currentum4Salutem

•3 years ago

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Couch to 3.5K !

Completed W9 R2 last night. Checked the distance run on my Fitbit for the first time. It was only 3.5K. I know I’m still running slowly, but thought it would...

Completed W9 R2 last night. Checked the distance run on my Fitbit for the first ...

Twinkl66

Graduate•3 years ago

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Run on the coast 😀😀

Thats week 7 completed of C25K, great run this morning 25 minutes none stop again, picked up the pace in the last 5 minutes, 2 weeks to go to reach my goal of...

Thats week 7 completed of C25K, great run this morning 25 minutes none stop agai...

Stocksy67

Graduate•3 years ago

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W8R3 and I am all over the moon!

W8R3 done. And all runners passing by were smiling to each other! We are a very positive community 😉. I am so happy and definitely ready for the final week....

W8R3 done. And all runners passing by were smiling to each other! We are a very ...

TwiggyL

Graduate•3 years ago

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New runner injury

First time runner here , completed wk2 run1 this morning but came home with tendonitis (i think) in my left ankle , never had it before , quite annoying , how...

First time runner here , completed wk2 run1 this morning but came home with tend...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Calf pain

Completed W3R3 yesterday.. never thought that would happen so very pleased. Terrified for W4. I am going good when it comes to breathing and not feeling tired,...

Completed W3R3 yesterday.. never thought that would happen so very pleased. Terr...

Rach572

•3 years ago

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Still Determined

Finished run 3 week 6 was tough but so glad I finished it 😊

Footsy

•3 years ago

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Week 8 - Run 2 Completed

Well, that was a bit tough ... legs of lead ... But I did it! 28 minutes non-stop ... sure does create a sweat.

Well, that was a bit tough ... legs of lead ... But I did it! 28 minutes non-sto...

Hoppy74

•3 years ago

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W1 R3 shin splints

W1R3 tomorrow and worried! I’ve enjoyed it so far but my legs feel like lead and my shins ache - any advice? I have Nike running shoes and cannot afford to...

W1R3 tomorrow and worried! I’ve enjoyed it so far but my legs feel like lead an...

Beebop18

•3 years ago

8 Replies

SOCK IT TO ME

I currently use some Hilly socks and I would like more pairs to the sake of practicality - and the fact that my dog does like playing hide-and-seek with them...

I currently use some Hilly socks and I would like more pairs to the sake of prac...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

45 Replies

Wk1 Run 3

Absolutely delighted to get wk one in the bag. I leaped out of bed this a.m got into my running gear before I had a chance to talk myself out of it 🤣 Feel...

Absolutely delighted to get wk one in the bag. I leaped out of bed this a.m got ...

Roughdiamond01

•3 years ago

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Running in mild weather 🥵

I’ve got quite used to doing my runs in cold weather and have been enjoying them. It’s been really mild in London today (16 degrees) so I set off in a short...

I’ve got quite used to doing my runs in cold weather and have been enjoying them...

JetsNanna

Graduate•3 years ago

23 Replies

This was the one

Friday night got out and ran for the second time this week. After the great improvement with Monday’s run and the improvement of time by 9 seconds getting down...

Friday night got out and ran for the second time this week. After the great impr...

Papillon17

Graduate•3 years ago

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W3R3

On my own today & had been on a long dog walk earlier, the first 3 mins was hard but the second much easier, ready to start W4 on Mon but dreading running for...

On my own today & had been on a long dog walk earlier, the first 3 mins was hard...

Fit_40

•3 years ago

1 Reply

A wet W4R3

Not my best average pace today. Spent most of the day taking a bathroom apart but needed to get the run in. W5...I’m waiting for you.

Not my best average pace today. Spent most of the day taking a bathroom apart bu...

ReesSteve

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

A wet W4R3

Not my best average pace today. Spent most of the day taking a bathroom apart but needed to get the run in. W5...I’m waiting for you.

Not my best average pace today. Spent most of the day taking a bathroom apart bu...

ReesSteve

Graduate•3 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2021

Advice from the experts!

Week 4 Run 1

Graduated woo!

Week 2 done - yaaay

W9R3 I DID IT!!!

w1 r2

Another rest day

W6r3 rerun

Week8R1

Week 2 🥵

Week 4 run 1

Newbie!

Breaking News

Week 5 Run 1 done.

All done!! What next?

Couch to 3.5K !

Run on the coast 😀😀

W8R3 and I am all over the moon!

New runner injury

Calf pain

Still Determined

Week 8 - Run 2 Completed

W1 R3 shin splints

SOCK IT TO ME

Wk1 Run 3

Running in mild weather 🥵

This was the one

W3R3

A wet W4R3

A wet W4R3

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