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Calf problems

Slower

•4 years ago

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Crazy to think ....

Really is crazy in thinking I couldn’t run 60 seconds the first run on this program without looking like a beetroot and out of breath ! But here I am wk5r2...

Really is crazy in thinking I couldn’t run 60 seconds the first run on this prog...

De48

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running leggings recommendation

Just finished R2W5. Getting a bit fitter now, never thought I’d be able to run for 8 minutes non stop! Can anyone suggest women’s running leggings with pocket...

Just finished R2W5. Getting a bit fitter now, never thought I’d be able to run f...

Kat1234_

•4 years ago

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running socks?

Hello all What do you all wear on your feet. I usually wear my normal socks, but sometimes compression socks? only difference i find are normal socks are...

Hello all What do you all wear on your feet. I usually wear my normal socks, but...

sbrown1264

Graduate•4 years ago

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The Guinea Fowl and The Hare..

These are two of the creatures I see on almost every C25K run and have become symbolic. Having just come in from my wk 7 run 2, I have seen both today. The...

These are two of the creatures I see on almost every C25K run and have become sy...

Roocooks

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running songs

Morning folk, I was just wondering if people would like to post some great running ( and warm down) music. I have downloaded some already but would really...

Morning folk, I was just wondering if people would like to post some great runni...

Downsrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week4

Im impressed with myself. Slow and steady i go and my body is ok with that. I found a field to run round helps with the boredom and better than concrete. Look...

Im impressed with myself. Slow and steady i go and my body is ok with that. I fo...

Krdc

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 run 2

With one more run to do I'm still only running just under 4k. I'd like to get to 5k so should I try and up my pace or try to run for longer? Are there any apps...

With one more run to do I'm still only running just under 4k. I'd like to get to...

kittykat49

Graduate•4 years ago

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My first 10km run:walk

I 'ran' the first 5.2km then walked /ran but my knees hated downhills. Arches sore now I'm home but knees are fine. Beer is too. My first 5k at a jog - slowly...

I 'ran' the first 5.2km then walked /ran but my knees hated downhills. Arches so...

coolfemme

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to graduation!

So proud of myself this morning for completing W9R3. Yaay! Huge thanks to everyone on the forum for their advice and encouragement. It was incredibly...

So proud of myself this morning for completing W9R3. Yaay! Huge thanks to every...

BuilderBoysMum

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation No 4 (or 3) - Losing Count

After a pesky January illness, I started Couch again - I think for the fourth time over the last six or seven years. You can always rely on Laura to get you...

After a pesky January illness, I started Couch again - I think for the fourth ti...

Duddles

Graduate•4 years ago

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Last run coming up: week 9!

Hi everyone I love reading your stories. I’ve got 1 run to go until I graduate and (similarly to another recent post) I’m just under 4K (3.75 to be exact)...

Hi everyone I love reading your stories. I’ve got 1 run to go until I graduate ...

carolyn90

Graduate•4 years ago

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I've done it !!!

Well 10 weeks on and I can finally say I've completed C25K !! 🎉🎊🏃I must admit I didn't enjoy my last run this afternoon ..I don't think I drank enough...

Well 10 weeks on and I can finally say I've completed C25K !! 🎉🎊🏃I must admit...

McColl2

Graduate•4 years ago

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12 year old girl sets new 5K record for age

https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/news/a36262054/12-year-old-5k-record/?utm_campaign=socialflowFBRWUK&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/news/a36262054/12-year-old-5k-record/?utm_campai...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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About to Graduate and only at 3K at best!

Hi I've just completed the first run of Week 9. I'm 61 and overweight so have been taking it gently but really loving getting out again. Had to restart in Jan...

Hi I've just completed the first run of Week 9. I'm 61 and overweight so have be...

Montaguesmum

•4 years ago

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Gremlins in my phone.

I completed my week 8 run 2 this morning but was wondering why Jo Whiley was very silent towards the end of my run and not informing me I had completed 28...

I completed my week 8 run 2 this morning but was wondering why Jo Whiley was ver...

Laralou2

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back in the game R1wk1

Well I finally bit the bullet and got back into the running game. I have completed couch to 5k before and was really enjoying running. I managed to get up to...

Well I finally bit the bullet and got back into the running game. I have complet...

Notsobigdoug

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Who'd have thought it?!

I have just done week 9 run 1! A few weeks ago I was struggling with running for 1 minute, and would not have thought it possible for me to run for 30 minutes!...

I have just done week 9 run 1! A few weeks ago I was struggling with running for...

Shirley-W

Graduate•4 years ago

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Dodgy knees - normal or because I am overweight

Have I knackered my knees or am I worrying unnecessarily? I ask because I am 50 years old, overweight by about 2 stone and prior to C25k had not exercised...

Have I knackered my knees or am I worrying unnecessarily? I ask because I am 50 ...

30min-ambition

Graduate•4 years ago

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Amazing

I still cannot believe I am running and last night I did it !! I ran for 30 minutes and covered 4 km I’m so happy thank you for all the feedback on this...

I still cannot believe I am running and last night I did it !! I ran for 30 minu...

Sallytilly

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R2 - Niko Niko running!

So, after finding W4R1 nearly killed my legs, I decided this morning, to attempt the Japanese slow jogging technique - the 'slow ninja running' and it...

So, after finding W4R1 nearly killed my legs, I decided this morning, to attempt...

Pigpog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wooried about running ??

I have never run before so slightly worried about my knees. I think i have mild arthritis, so concerned it will get worse if i do the Couch to 5 k I'm 67...

I have never run before so slightly worried about my knees. I think i have mild ...

EveJ54

•4 years ago

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Seeking advice: Running after covid.

Hi I’ve never posted on here before and I’m just looking for some advice, me and my sister are doing couch to 5k together (separate households) we finished...

Hi I’ve never posted on here before and I’m just looking for some advice, me and...

RobynT

•4 years ago

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Secret C25Ker

So, I've told very, very few people that I've started this, especially the runners in my life! I'm not a natural runner and kinda out of shape (well, I am a...

So, I've told very, very few people that I've started this, especially the runne...

Fliptbrit

Graduate•4 years ago

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SON and RUN

After much gentle cajoling, our son has started running. He used to row at national level so still has some of that fitness left, and although he is now a...

After much gentle cajoling, our son has started running. He used to row at natio...

newbie-nick

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Back to Basics

Ok so I've just restarted week 2 this morning after a rethink and going back to basics. Had a few hiccups (working away from home, feeling fluey after Covid...

Ok so I've just restarted week 2 this morning after a rethink and going back to ...

D25K

Graduate•4 years ago

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I WILL stay with this!

Hi, Just completed w1 and may commit to a pair of leggings! 😬

Runstart

•4 years ago

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A big thanks

I want to thank everyone on this site for your massive support, it was only W1R1 and I have a long way to go, but hopefully with the help from all you...

I want to thank everyone on this site for your massive support, it was only W1R1...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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So Laura says I’m a runner!!!

Week 6, run 3 done!! I loved it!! Can not believe I have just run for 25 minutes. 😳 If you’re starting out, stick it with it, this plan works! I’m a 41 mum...

Week 6, run 3 done!! I loved it!! Can not believe I have just run for 25 minutes...

Jammers1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Muscle strain

Just completed week 5 run 1. My knees feel better now but I seem to have a muscle strain in my right thigh/glute. Any suggestions for how to alleviate this? I...

Just completed week 5 run 1. My knees feel better now but I seem to have a muscl...

Mac2012

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2021

Calf problems

Crazy to think ....

Running leggings recommendation

running socks?

The Guinea Fowl and The Hare..

Running songs

Week4

Week 9 run 2

My first 10km run:walk

Couch to graduation!

Graduation No 4 (or 3) - Losing Count

Last run coming up: week 9!

I've done it !!!

12 year old girl sets new 5K record for age

About to Graduate and only at 3K at best!

Gremlins in my phone.

Back in the game R1wk1

Who'd have thought it?!

Dodgy knees - normal or because I am overweight

Amazing

W4R2 - Niko Niko running!

Wooried about running ??

Seeking advice: Running after covid.

Secret C25Ker

SON and RUN

Back to Basics

I WILL stay with this!

A big thanks

So Laura says I’m a runner!!!

Muscle strain

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