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Back on the program

Just rejoined the coach to 5k after a long lay off and moving home and really enjoying it, come back with a different approach that it's about getting fitter...

Just rejoined the coach to 5k after a long lay off and moving home and really en...

CB1755

•3 years ago

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Wk 9 R 3 done and dusted

Ok I have only gone and done it in 9 weeks I have gone from running 0 minutes to 30 minutes and it feels good. I feel lucky that I haven't had any injuries...

Ok I have only gone and done it in 9 weeks I have gone from running 0 minutes to...

Poppdog

Graduate•3 years ago

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Am I running fast enough?

Completed W8R2 yesterday so ran 28 minutes for the second time. My app says I only travelled 3.5k. I’m not sure I could run faster than I did. I struggled...

Completed W8R2 yesterday so ran 28 minutes for the second time. My app says I on...

Tired_nurse

Graduate•3 years ago

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Stretched achilles

Has any one got any tips on how best to recover from a stretched Achilles. I slipped off a stair about 8 weeks ago and since then have suffered with a...

Has any one got any tips on how best to recover from a stretched Achilles. I sl...

Alec3720

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 1

Run 2 done, so far so good 👍 😃

Fitat63

Graduate•3 years ago

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I am so chuffed with myself!!

49 year old running newb here. I only have 1.5 lungs so have always struggled to get, and keep fit. I did Weeks 1 & 2 over four weeks (two weeks on each). I...

49 year old running newb here. I only have 1.5 lungs so have always struggled to...

Newb_runner

•3 years ago

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Week 1

I completed week one today and I’m feeling good, my hip still hurts though

Blue9175

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Advice please!

I’ve had a rough day with my poorly 8 month old plus surprise visitors. Once she is in bed I need to do urgent admin that I was meant to do today that needs to...

I’ve had a rough day with my poorly 8 month old plus surprise visitors. Once she...

couchtorecovery

•3 years ago

10 Replies

A badge question

Dear Admin team, just a quick question, I have noticed that if I post on the C25K thread, my badge says 'Graduate' but if I post on the Bridge to 10K thread it...

Dear Admin team, just a quick question, I have noticed that if I post on the C25...

Ant50

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk9r2

Done run 2, and that was tougher than run 1. I think it was down to lack of sufficient hydration and really poor food choices yesterday. Lesson learnt for run...

Done run 2, and that was tougher than run 1. I think it was down to lack of suff...

solid-banana-bread

Graduate•3 years ago

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'What school never taught you about running'

This is a great video by one of my favourite running vloggers - ThisMessyHappy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI2dyumqXMI

This is a great video by one of my favourite running vloggers - ThisMessyHappy: ...

John_W

Graduate•3 years ago

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It's getting colder...

Morning all. I am currently on Consolidation week 4 (my second time completing C25K) and am noticing that as the weather gets colder (and drier) my breathing...

Morning all. I am currently on Consolidation week 4 (my second time completing C...

ellewood7

Graduate•3 years ago

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Thank you

Everyone I am so happy for every one response I will keep you all updated on my progress and let's say my legs are sore today but roll on tomorrow for w1s2

Everyone I am so happy for every one response I will keep you all updated on my ...

Windy15

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Advice - Week 5 Day 3

Well, that's week 5 day 3 done, and very happy that I have got this far. I know this is the run that a lot of people look at with trepidation, but I felt that...

Well, that's week 5 day 3 done, and very happy that I have got this far. I know ...

HavantChap

•3 years ago

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Wk 7, run 2 done (4 days ago) and my knees are stuffed 😔

Feeling very sad and dejected as I've had to stop. Knee pain is too severe to continue for now. I suspect it was too much shock moving from the treadmill to...

Feeling very sad and dejected as I've had to stop. Knee pain is too severe to co...

JoeyCoops

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Trying to get fit!!

Aged 51 male, just started my 5th week of Couch to 5k, can’t say it’s easy, but fingers crossed I will get there. Hoping to do my first 5 k Park run in a...

Aged 51 male, just started my 5th week of Couch to 5k, can’t say it’s easy, but ...

JB6978

Graduate•3 years ago

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C25k on treadmill

App downloaded starting when I get home from work.. has anyone else done this on treadmill

App downloaded starting when I get home from work.. has anyone else done this on...

Iluvmykidsall4

•3 years ago

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BENEFIT!!

There are so many benefits C25K!! *save on petrol *meet so many other runners *dog love it *get fitter *helps your mental health *other members of your...

There are so many benefits C25K!! *save on petrol *meet so many other runners ...

Teejay113

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Wk 7 R2 - sluggish

For the first time I felt really sluggish right from the outset. Around halfway my left calf felt a bit knotted and I was wondering if this might be the one I...

For the first time I felt really sluggish right from the outset. Around halfway ...

RunDone

Graduate•3 years ago

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W1s1 nearly killed me

Hi guys well after doing W1s1 I thought running and getting fit ain't for me i am on my back it was so hard I nearly gave up intill I saw all your post so rest...

Hi guys well after doing W1s1 I thought running and getting fit ain't for me i a...

Windy15

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Motivation!!

It funny how the C25K Gets you motivated! Didn't have a lift to work this morning which was 4 miles away. So I ran most of the way and got there in plenty of...

It funny how the C25K Gets you motivated! Didn't have a lift to work this mornin...

Teejay113

Graduate•3 years ago

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Did not enjoy.

Just done my first run, nearly killed me, feel like poo. Hoping to feel better after the next one!

Just done my first run, nearly killed me, feel like poo. Hoping to feel better a...

Iwilltry

•3 years ago

68 Replies

OMG

Well I am in week 3 and I have just signed up to do 30k in November for The Samaritans , raising money for a fabulous cause ….. this girl has got this 💚

Well I am in week 3 and I have just signed up to do 30k in November for The Sama...

Woll

•3 years ago

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WK 9 R2

For the first time I felt a bit sluggish in my warm up walk and was dreading the voice saying “ ok it’s time to start running “. But when the time came I was...

For the first time I felt a bit sluggish in my warm up walk and was dreading the...

Poppdog

Graduate•3 years ago

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graduation badge

Do we actually get a shiny new graduate badge or is this just a virtual award? Ther eason I ask is that I don't remember putting any details of address...

Do we actually get a shiny new graduate badge or is this just a virtual award? T...

Over60sRunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 1. Day 1. Done!

I have completed my week 1, day one today. I have been wanting to do this for such a long time and today I took the first step!

I have completed my week 1, day one today. I have been wanting to do this for su...

PatchworkPrincess

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Unexpected 10k

So, I went out this morning for my usual 5k run on a new route I've been running for the last six weeks, and because of traffic meaning roads were...

So, I went out this morning for my usual 5k run on a new route I've been running...

Crolla

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Struggling to re-start the journey

I posted a few months ago about being excited to start, W1R1 done.. and then I badly twisted my ankle before R2. It’s taken a long time to heal, but I’ve spent...

I posted a few months ago about being excited to start, W1R1 done.. and then I b...

Katydoo

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Frustrating!

Hi Guys, not been on here for a while. Had a knee operation, and out of action until fully healed, another 6 weeks the surgeon advised. 😱 even then I have...

Hi Guys, not been on here for a while. Had a knee operation, and out of action ...

JoHealth

Graduate•3 years ago

5 Replies

Wk6 R3 complete

Wahoo! I’ve run for 25 mins non-stop!! I honestly cannot believe it. It was almost 2 weeks since I completed R2- it’s been a tricky couple of weeks at work- so...

Wahoo! I’ve run for 25 mins non-stop!! I honestly cannot believe it. It was almo...

MySisterMadeMeDoIt

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2021

Back on the program

Wk 9 R 3 done and dusted

Am I running fast enough?

Stretched achilles

Week 1

I am so chuffed with myself!!

Week 1

Advice please!

A badge question

Wk9r2

'What school never taught you about running'

It's getting colder...

Thank you

Advice - Week 5 Day 3

Wk 7, run 2 done (4 days ago) and my knees are stuffed 😔

Trying to get fit!!

C25k on treadmill

BENEFIT!!

Wk 7 R2 - sluggish

W1s1 nearly killed me

Motivation!!

Did not enjoy.

OMG

WK 9 R2

graduation badge

Week 1. Day 1. Done!

Unexpected 10k

Struggling to re-start the journey

Frustrating!

Wk6 R3 complete

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