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Couch to 5K

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I did it!!

Ran my second 5K yesterday for the Where's Wally Weekender charity fun run. Managed a new PB of 30 minutes, taking 4 minutes off my first time! Here I come...

Ran my second 5K yesterday for the Where's Wally Weekender charity fun run. Mana...

Lauren942

Graduate•4 years ago

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I am back

Yesterday I went and ran my first 5k as a 60 year old. I know age is just a number but I ran my last 5k as a 59 year old on 8 March the day before my big day...

Yesterday I went and ran my first 5k as a 60 year old. I know age is just a numb...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 done

Well that wasn’t to bad legs aren’t hurting as much as I thought, unusually for me I’m listening to the advise of the plan 😂 taking it slowly and having a...

Well that wasn’t to bad legs aren’t hurting as much as I thought, unusually for ...

Howie1210

Graduate•4 years ago

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First Run

W1R1 done this am. I have been doing other activities and thought I was reasonably fit for 61 (f). Turns out I found it hard but the recovery was quick....

W1R1 done this am. I have been doing other activities and thought I was reasona...

gwenpens

•4 years ago

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Week 6 completed

Absolutely over the moon I ran 25 mins! It feels so good 👌🏻👌🏻🤩 Officially a runner 🏃‍♀️

Absolutely over the moon I ran 25 mins! It feels so good 👌🏻👌🏻🤩 Officially a...

Loumcc83

Graduate•4 years ago

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Heart rate zone training

Having seen quite a few people on here extolling the virtues of this type of training, I decided to give it a go, and downloaded a Garmin plan to my watch. I'm...

Having seen quite a few people on here extolling the virtues of this type of tra...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•4 years ago

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Big up to my awesome running partner Mrs_First_Time_Rnr

Big up to my awesome running partner and partner in everything. @Mrs_First_Time_Rnr. We were apprehensive about W4R1 but just gave it a go and surprised...

Big up to my awesome running partner and partner in everything. @Mrs_First_Time_...

First_time_runner77

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3 Completed

Just having a lovely cup of coffee to celebrate completing W6 (after a big glass of water obviously) . All went reasonably well obviously tired towards the...

Just having a lovely cup of coffee to celebrate completing W6 (after a big glass...

hoggle1

Graduate•4 years ago

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I made it!

I started the whole Couch to 5K to join in a work fundraiser despite polite disbelief from family and friends, after all I am famous for not having broken out...

I started the whole Couch to 5K to join in a work fundraiser despite polite disb...

Dancetiludrop

Graduate•4 years ago

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Update

I should have spelled completed correctly in my last post. ( embarrassing) also should have said that I’m 61.

I should have spelled completed correctly in my last post. ( embarrassing) also ...

Currentum4Salutem

•4 years ago

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What now?

Hi. I completely C25K some 4 weeks ago and have continued to run 3 times a week completing 5k in 35 minutes. I’ve managed to bring this time down from 40...

Hi. I completely C25K some 4 weeks ago and have continued to run 3 times a week...

Currentum4Salutem

•4 years ago

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I ran 5k!

When I went to bed last night I decided that instead of doing a 30 minute run this morning I would try to do a 5k run instead (Just to see if I could). I got...

When I went to bed last night I decided that instead of doing a 30 minute run th...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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I LOVE PARACETAMOL

Gosh, after my first jab yesterday and W6R3 at sparrow's spit this morning my arm is aching. 2 paracetamol and it seems better!! An obscenely early night...

Gosh, after my first jab yesterday and W6R3 at sparrow's spit this morning my ar...

newbie-nick

Graduate•4 years ago

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Last run of week 6

Wow! I can run for 25 minutes without stopping! And to top it up the app said I am now a runner 😍 A quick knee to chest stretch while admiring the Isle of Man...

Wow! I can run for 25 minutes without stopping! And to top it up the app said I ...

ele123

Graduate•4 years ago

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could I download c25k with no music in the background????

could I download a c25k podcast but with no music? it doesn't matter who the speaker is but is there an option and if yes then what is it?

could I download a c25k podcast but with no music? it doesn't matter who the spe...

dby1

•4 years ago

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I did it!!!

I have been lurking in the shadows of this forum taking on board all the advice and encouragement you lovely people offer! I’ve never posted before as I don’t...

I have been lurking in the shadows of this forum taking on board all the advice ...

Tomsnaps

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7Run1 the end is near

It was a tough 28 minute plod today but I’ve taken to listening to podcasts so Covid-19 Confidential kept me going and I completed. I’m conscious I’m not that...

It was a tough 28 minute plod today but I’ve taken to listening to podcasts so C...

StringsandKeys

Graduate•4 years ago

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A sunny Saturday 5k over bridges and under bridges

Phew, it seems like ages and some since I told you lot for a virtual run, so kick up the ass Ian and get those trainers laced up 💪. It's definitely easier...

Phew, it seems like ages and some since I told you lot for a virtual run, so kic...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Sunrise through the blossoms

Another very enjoyable run. I just love running first thing in the morning. A great way to start a new day!

Another very enjoyable run. I just love running first thing in the morning. A gr...

Snowdrop63

•4 years ago

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Is calf pain normal?

I went for my first run on Wednesday and was surprised by how difficult I found it. My calves ached for days afterwards and struggled to walk. Is this normal...

I went for my first run on Wednesday and was surprised by how difficult I found ...

Charawara

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Completed

Thanks to everyone for your kind words of encouragement, hints and tips, etc. I have now completed all three Week 1 runs and already I can see the improvement....

Thanks to everyone for your kind words of encouragement, hints and tips, etc. I ...

runbean

•4 years ago

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Over 50 - not a runner - Week 8 R3 done (somehow)

First post, recent lurker. Somehow, I've dragged myself to W8 R3. I started at the beginning of January, so it's really week 11. I'm 51, I cycle...

First post, recent lurker. Somehow, I've dragged myself to W8 R3. I started at t...

pleasedontmakemerun

•4 years ago

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W7D3 YES!!! I can!

So so chuffed! Changed tactics! Instead of running faster in the beginning I went easy and picked up the pace for the last 5min. I wanted my heart rate lower...

So so chuffed! Changed tactics! Instead of running faster in the beginning I wen...

MissingSA

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk3 run 1

Just completed wk3 run 1. Bit worried at first but had no problems with the step up to 3mins,really enjoyed it feeling stronger daily. Noticed a few new aches...

Just completed wk3 run 1. Bit worried at first but had no problems with the step...

Xantia64

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 COMPLETED!!

I wrote a post during the week about this run after attempting it last week and not finishing it. I got some really helpful and lovely responses. This morning...

I wrote a post during the week about this run after attempting it last week and ...

Paddington21

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 Done

Just completed run 2 of week 8 and loved it. Just a few short weeks ago the thought of running for 5 minutes filled me with dread - now it seems really easy....

Just completed run 2 of week 8 and loved it. Just a few short weeks ago the tho...

Tilsch

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woohoo! W9R3 done!

I graduated! Wasn't sure I was going to make it - it seemed really hard going for the first ten minutes, but then I relaxed a bit and got into a nice steady...

I graduated! Wasn't sure I was going to make it - it seemed really hard going fo...

SpeedyBee

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk4 Run 1

Well I’ve got to admit I was a little apprehensive about moving onto W4 but ........ what a good run I had 😀 I think the main thing for me is I seem to run...

Well I’ve got to admit I was a little apprehensive about moving onto W4 but .......

445600

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m back - again??

Hello :) so in my last post I said I’d been away due to personal reasons and that has seemed to go on which stopped me from running, HOWEVER I’m back and...

Hello :) so in my last post I said I’d been away due to personal reasons and tha...

BethEdwards23

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R2

A lovely little run this morning. Feeling good, especially as I’ve shed 9kg now which means a lot less to run with

A lovely little run this morning. Feeling good, especially as I’ve shed 9kg now ...

ReesSteve

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2021

I did it!!

I am back

Week 1 done

First Run

Week 6 completed

Heart rate zone training

Big up to my awesome running partner Mrs_First_Time_Rnr

W6R3 Completed

I made it!

Update

What now?

I ran 5k!

I LOVE PARACETAMOL

Last run of week 6

could I download c25k with no music in the background????

I did it!!!

W7Run1 the end is near

A sunny Saturday 5k over bridges and under bridges

Sunrise through the blossoms

Is calf pain normal?

Week 1 Completed

Over 50 - not a runner - Week 8 R3 done (somehow)

W7D3 YES!!! I can!

Wk3 run 1

Week 5 Run 3 COMPLETED!!

Week 8 Run 2 Done

Woohoo! W9R3 done!

Wk4 Run 1

I’m back - again??

W9R2

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