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Hamstring

Hi. I’m continuing to consolidate with 30-34 mins slow runs - about 8 mins per k. I’ve had nagging ache from back of knee up back of leg for quite some weeks...

Hi. I’m continuing to consolidate with 30-34 mins slow runs - about 8 mins per k...

Sisteract5

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduation

So do I need to do anything else for my graduation badge

Beginnings

Graduate•3 years ago

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Did it

I can’t believe I have done it and only learnt a lesson at the end I was going early just having a banana each time I was on my knees not knowing how I got...

I can’t believe I have done it and only learnt a lesson at the end I was going e...

Beginnings

Graduate•3 years ago

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So, this has happened....

I started my C25K journey 19 months ago, weighing 15st, after my second heart attack. Since then, I have: Completed C25K. Run 182 times. Covered over 720...

I started my C25K journey 19 months ago, weighing 15st, after my second heart at...

layzellm

Graduate•3 years ago

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W8r2

Making progress again at last! This one felt good and my watch tells me I was a little faster this time. All I was concentrating on was staying slow and...

Making progress again at last! This one felt good and my watch tells me I was a ...

D25K

Graduate•3 years ago

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How did I do that????

After having a pause due to the heat, I'm on it again. Up early this morning and have just run for 20 mins non stop. How did I do that? Slowed down, found my...

After having a pause due to the heat, I'm on it again. Up early this morning and...

PJRunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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Dodging the downpours!! 🦆🌧🌦

I set my alarm for 6.30 last night but then woke up every couple of hours throughout the night again and listened to the rain and DJ ally got up at 5.50. I had...

I set my alarm for 6.30 last night but then woke up every couple of hours throug...

limberlou

Graduate•3 years ago

6 Replies

Thank you

Today is my rest day from the gym(I go Monday, Tuesday,thurs and friday 5.30am) so it took an enormous effort to get up but made it at 6.30. W2R2 after the 5th...

Today is my rest day from the gym(I go Monday, Tuesday,thurs and friday 5.30am) ...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

How do I give a progress report?

Obviously not technically adept lol

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Consolidation run 2 ✅ (run 29)

I had a great run with Honey this morning, she was on top form chasing rabbits and stopping to roll in poo, but we got there. I know everyone is in the same...

I had a great run with Honey this morning, she was on top form chasing rabbits a...

Runningwithhoney

Graduate•3 years ago

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W4R1 Phew!

Krrrrissstt!! That was hard. Halfway through the first 5 minute segment I was sure I had run for 4 minutes and was waiting for the 1-minute-left words of...

Krrrrissstt!! That was hard. Halfway through the first 5 minute segment I was su...

BigLebowski

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3 reduce the Pace!

So just done Week 2 Run 3 and I found it was so much easier slowing the pace, Week 1 from run 1-3 my pace was much to quick as I was managing to hold a...

So just done Week 2 Run 3 and I found it was so much easier slowing the pace, W...

Jamie-Hunt

•3 years ago

1 Reply

First run done

Hi everyone I did my first run /walk today I was so slow 😂 9 weeks and hopefully I’ll be a lot better 🤞

Hi everyone I did my first run /walk today I was so slow 😂 9 weeks and hopefull...

Dolly50

•3 years ago

24 Replies

I did it week9 run 3 complete

I can honestly not believe this is me writing this post. I started my journey on 1 March and although it has taken me longer( I’m no spring chicken) I can...

I can honestly not believe this is me writing this post. I started my journey o...

Lola-bear

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9R3 - I DID IT!!!!🎉🥳🤩

YAY!! I completed C25K today and wow it feels amazing!!! 🎉🤩🙌 At times I didn’t think I could achieve it. After the struggles with W8 and I knew I had to...

YAY!! I completed C25K today and wow it feels amazing!!! 🎉🤩🙌 At times I did...

Panda_eyes

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5R2.. Being organised and wearing the right stuff for me, helps.

I have got into a routine of getting my running stuff ready the night before , so there is no faffing around in the morning and no excuses that I cannot run...

I have got into a routine of getting my running stuff ready the night before , s...

Mrsrun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Is it bad to skip!

Hi all, having done W1R1 yesterday, I thought I’d try W2R1! Iv already completed c25k before and want to get back into it, but that was all explained in my...

Hi all, having done W1R1 yesterday, I thought I’d try W2R1! Iv already completed...

feelingoldish

•3 years ago

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Twingy knee

Done week 2 & got a twingy knee. Should I rest it or persevere with my knee brace? So disappointed 😞

Done week 2 & got a twingy knee. Should I rest it or persevere with my knee brac...

SBB6

•3 years ago

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First run after 2 and a half weeks off post injury

After hurting my ankle quite badly I had to stop running for almost 3 weeks! I was previously on WK5 Run 1 and was slightly nervous about jumping straight back...

After hurting my ankle quite badly I had to stop running for almost 3 weeks! I w...

runningqueen87654

•3 years ago

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Starting over again

I had a good 2 1/2 months off as my arthritic knee had started hurting. So after doing basically nothing at all I thought I would see how I would feel if I...

I had a good 2 1/2 months off as my arthritic knee had started hurting. So after...

Tezza5621

•3 years ago

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Week9 Run3

After what seems like so long restarting the program a couple of time I have finally graduated. It feels so good🎉

After what seems like so long restarting the program a couple of time I have fi...

Macavity_tia

Graduate•3 years ago

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Jogging on the spot, good or bad??

I tried C25k+ , speed podcast and done it on the spot in my front room, weird, I know!! I don't want to damage myself so my question is, good for you or bad...

I tried C25k+ , speed podcast and done it on the spot in my front room, weird, I...

Kimikins

Graduate•3 years ago

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5km in 30mins?????

Can't believe I've just done my first 30min run. Ive never ever done that much before and I know I should be really excited but I'm a little disappointed as...

Can't believe I've just done my first 30min run. Ive never ever done that much b...

Katger

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week8run1 - getting bold!!

Decided to be reckless on my first 28min run this morning. Tried a different and unfamiliar route in very pretty countryside with narrow footpaths and a nature...

Decided to be reckless on my first 28min run this morning. Tried a different and...

CressidaB

Graduate•3 years ago

24 Replies

Major step on recovery road

Just to let all my running supporters know, I’m off to my local athletics club on Tuesday 27th July to take my first tentative steps back to running, keep your...

Just to let all my running supporters know, I’m off to my local athletics club o...

Petem56

Graduate•3 years ago

7 Replies

W1R1

After completing W9R3 and ringing that bell at Christmas!! I was sooooo pleased with myself! But after 3 months went by I thought I’d try it again from W5, I...

After completing W9R3 and ringing that bell at Christmas!! I was sooooo pleased ...

feelingoldish

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Feeling inspired

Feeling inspired this morning. Went to Castle Howard yesterday to cheer on friends who were doing a triathlon. Never been to an event like this before and feel...

Feeling inspired this morning. Went to Castle Howard yesterday to cheer on frien...

PJRunner

Graduate•3 years ago

2 Replies

Couch to 5k take 4

Well I’m back again!! Having taken a little break due to far too many health issues, last week my daughter said “ do you fancy doing it again mum?”. She was...

Well I’m back again!! Having taken a little break due to far too many health i...

limberlou

Graduate•3 years ago

21 Replies

Wk2R1

Managed it couldn't do the 4 breaths in tho, could only do 2 in and out, just about to catch my breath on run 5 when laura said brisk walk for 2mins, keep...

Managed it couldn't do the 4 breaths in tho, could only do 2 in and out, just ab...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Birthday Run

It’s my birthday today and when I woke up, I contemplated having a lazy lie in… but then found myself getting up… and doing Week 6 run 3!!! What have I...

It’s my birthday today and when I woke up, I contemplated having a lazy lie in… ...

ellewood7

Graduate•3 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2021

Hamstring

Graduation

Did it

So, this has happened....

W8r2

How did I do that????

Dodging the downpours!! 🦆🌧🌦

Thank you

How do I give a progress report?

Consolidation run 2 ✅ (run 29)

W4R1 Phew!

Week 2 Run 3 reduce the Pace!

First run done

I did it week9 run 3 complete

W9R3 - I DID IT!!!!🎉🥳🤩

W5R2.. Being organised and wearing the right stuff for me, helps.

Is it bad to skip!

Twingy knee

First run after 2 and a half weeks off post injury

Starting over again

Week9 Run3

Jogging on the spot, good or bad??

5km in 30mins?????

Week8run1 - getting bold!!

Major step on recovery road

W1R1

Feeling inspired

Couch to 5k take 4

Wk2R1

Birthday Run

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