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W5 R1

So completed week 4 and done w5 R1 a couple of days ago.... struggled a little bit but pushed through....looking forward to run 2 this evening moving up to 8...

So completed week 4 and done w5 R1 a couple of days ago.... struggled a little b...

Jonnyt0779

•3 years ago

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Moral support.

Throughout UK Covid lockdown, the members of the little c25k group we started last September have met in pairs, 3 times a week to keep the running going. My...

Throughout UK Covid lockdown, the members of the little c25k group we started la...

Tom-cat

Graduate•3 years ago

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Shin Splints!!

Hi folks - anyone got any advice for dealing with shin splints? Better once warmed up, but still pretty painful and preventing my progress. Thanks

Hi folks - anyone got any advice for dealing with shin splints? Better once war...

RAC61

•3 years ago

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W9R2 - Buzzin like a 🐝

Some days it all comes together, today was my day! I started slimming world around 3 weeks ago and seen some steady losses but today I lost 4lbs. After that...

Some days it all comes together, today was my day! I started slimming world aro...

Beastie_MCCXIX

Graduate•3 years ago

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Start

Well got up and out this morning manage 29 min power walk its a start back out tomorrow

Well got up and out this morning manage 29 min power walk its a start back out t...

Skip06

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Aching legs

I’m due to do my 2nd run today although I’m still feeling like my legs won’t take me (still aching) from the first ! Do I run through the pain or go tmro...

I’m due to do my 2nd run today although I’m still feeling like my legs won’t tak...

De48

Graduate•3 years ago

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Treadmill

Am using treadmill for first time and an uncertain about speeds for walking and jogging (k/ph)

Am using treadmill for first time and an uncertain about speeds for walking and ...

Torquil

•3 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Slightly delayed in doing this as I was really poorly at the end of last week but I did it and honestly I could have gone faster and run for longer but reading...

Slightly delayed in doing this as I was really poorly at the end of last week bu...

Jens_blend

•3 years ago

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6k in 31 minutes week 9

Hi Did anyone manage to do 6 k and 31 minutes run because I just can’t believe myself wouldn’t ever think I am able to do it

Hi Did anyone manage to do 6 k and 31 minutes run because I just can’t believe ...

Stefan01

•3 years ago

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It seems much harder this time round.

After completing C25k a year ago, lockdown forced me to choose between running and walking the dog (albeit a long very brisk walk), Yes, the dog won. We had...

After completing C25k a year ago, lockdown forced me to choose between running a...

Chris--B

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running in the evening light

YYEEEEESSSS. I am back from injury and then illness. I did 4K and it felt slow but was actually back up to the pace I was reaching 2 months ago. Not fast. But...

YYEEEEESSSS. I am back from injury and then illness. I did 4K and it felt slow ...

Rennur

Graduate•3 years ago

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Am I too old?

I’m pretty fit! I do Les Mills RPM, Sprint, Body Pump etc but tried to do C25K last April/May when we were stuck at my daughters in Australia, unable to get a...

I’m pretty fit! I do Les Mills RPM, Sprint, Body Pump etc but tried to do C25K l...

Rogo10

•3 years ago

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Starting again

So I had just started C25k programme again 2 weeks ago, managed my first two runs and then noooo had to isolate. Isolation over so to be kind to myself I have...

So I had just started C25k programme again 2 weeks ago, managed my first two run...

Lorib6

•3 years ago

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Now what?!!!

Hi finished the 9 week plan a week ago and now feeling a bit lost. What do I do now? Do I focus on ruining as far as I can in 30 minutes? Or do I push on...

Hi finished the 9 week plan a week ago and now feeling a bit lost. What do I do ...

Golf2106

Graduate•3 years ago

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3rd time lucky

I'm back to try couch to 5k for the third time in 3 years. Just completed week 2 run 2. I'm finding it takes me until the third run interval of the session to...

I'm back to try couch to 5k for the third time in 3 years. Just completed week 2...

Mcred

•3 years ago

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"If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you" - W3R1

Toughest run for me yet but I managed to push on through the 3 minute runs and I am so proud of myself! If I'm honest I was really nervous for this run and...

Toughest run for me yet but I managed to push on through the 3 minute runs and I...

C25Kate

•3 years ago

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Still Running! :) but not ready for the heatwave?!

I know I haven’t posted for a while! But I’m still at it! :) It’s been nearly 5 months since I started C25K and I’m hooked on running :) I recently bought a...

I know I haven’t posted for a while! But I’m still at it! :) It’s been nearly 5 ...

HexGirl

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

Lovely afternoon for week 1 run 2!☀️ A couple of days later than I anticipated due to personal reasons but nevertheless I’ve completed it, feeling great 😁

Lovely afternoon for week 1 run 2!☀️ A couple of days later than I anticipated d...

Pinkpug1996

•3 years ago

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Ankles - Ouch!

Hi everyone, So this is the first time (probably) that I’ve had to stop mid-run due to the back of my ankles (mainly the right one) acheing and hurting as I...

Hi everyone, So this is the first time (probably) that I’ve had to stop mid-run...

TristanM

•3 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3 done!

Hello all Just completed week 8, so on to week 9. Regards Stephen

sbrown1264

Graduate•3 years ago

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First 5K Race For Life Booked since I graduated a few weeks ago.

Hi everyone. I just thought I'd try and share both some positivity and some encouragement for new starters too. Today, I have just booked my entry to "Race For...

Hi everyone. I just thought I'd try and share both some positivity and some enco...

Rayblade900

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Back to try again after 5 years, words of encouragement please

Hi I used to post on here 5 years ago when I was doing the couch to 5k with a running club and I remember it being a really useful and supportive place. I'm...

Hi I used to post on here 5 years ago when I was doing the couch to 5k with a ru...

Popstess

Graduate•3 years ago

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W8R1

Twenty eight minutes of running!!! When I began C25K after 28 seconds of running I was getting tired. Today was a great run, I thought I was a little slower...

Twenty eight minutes of running!!! When I began C25K after 28 seconds of running...

Skyblueandblack

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9R1 Wind-0 Me-1

The storm that started to roll in for Fridays run was still here today. I walked the route last night, and I definitely felt I could've done it then. So rather...

The storm that started to roll in for Fridays run was still here today. I walked...

LastBlaster

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Hi Well I completed my second run, went well but I was struggling, I got my eating back on track yesterday and drank more water so it did help me out today....

Hi Well I completed my second run, went well but I was struggling, I got my eati...

Silverstar44

Graduate•3 years ago

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Almost there !!!

W8R1 done !! I coped better that I thought I would , the changes are quite small for these last three weeks so it does seem like I’m nearly there now and I...

W8R1 done !! I coped better that I thought I would , the changes are quite small...

Fatheadcymru73

Graduate•3 years ago

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Pain in the legs during the run

Hi, I have almost completed couch to 5k but im only running 4.2k including the warm up and cool down. Im literally in pain with my legs and not sure i could...

Hi, I have almost completed couch to 5k but im only running 4.2k including the ...

Jojomoore

•3 years ago

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W5r3 completed AMAZING

After struggling with my breathing in Wk4 - taking all your advice I ran slower controlled my breathing and this morning completed Wk5r3. Simply amazing....

After struggling with my breathing in Wk4 - taking all your advice I ran slower ...

JumpShredded

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk7 run 3 joint pain

I’ve developed pain and a bit of stiffness in both legs right at the top where they go into my hips -it feels like 2 lines of pain at the front. It feels...

I’ve developed pain and a bit of stiffness in both legs right at the top where t...

RiversideVer

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Repeat Week 5 ?

Last week I completed Week 5, it was a big step up to Run 3 which is 20 consecutive minutes but I completed it. At the end of the app it kind of suggested that...

Last week I completed Week 5, it was a big step up to Run 3 which is 20 consecut...

Junior107

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2021

W5 R1

Moral support.

Shin Splints!!

W9R2 - Buzzin like a 🐝

Start

Aching legs

Treadmill

Week 4 Run 1

6k in 31 minutes week 9

It seems much harder this time round.

Running in the evening light

Am I too old?

Starting again

Now what?!!!

3rd time lucky

"If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you" - W3R1

Still Running! :) but not ready for the heatwave?!

Week 1 Run 2

Ankles - Ouch!

Week 8 Run 3 done!

First 5K Race For Life Booked since I graduated a few weeks ago.

Back to try again after 5 years, words of encouragement please

W8R1

W9R1 Wind-0 Me-1

Week 9 Run 2

Almost there !!!

Pain in the legs during the run

W5r3 completed AMAZING

Wk7 run 3 joint pain

Repeat Week 5 ?

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