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Tactics for a week off?

Completed week 4. Struggled with the 5 min run at first but slowed down a little and managed to crack it! If I miss a week would people recommend I pick up...

Completed week 4. Struggled with the 5 min run at first but slowed down a little...

Kjb04

Graduate•2 years ago

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New "slow jogging" video

This vid is very instructional for beginners https://youtu.be/AkAuU7ddbQM There is no need to injure yourself when running.

This vid is very instructional for beginners https://youtu.be/AkAuU7ddbQM There...

Bazza1234

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk4 run 2 done... Go me! 😁

So , the other day I didn't quite manage the wk4 run 1, in that halfway through the first 5min run I had to stop and walk a little bit 🙄, but I made myself...

So , the other day I didn't quite manage the wk4 run 1, in that halfway through ...

Illtryanythingonce

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wieght lose

Hi all my name is David I am 51 years old. I needed to lose weight, loving this app it is really helping. On the 3rd of Jan I started at 17.8 and today 3 weeks...

Hi all my name is David I am 51 years old. I needed to lose weight, loving this ...

DavidG1970

•2 years ago

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Unfit 53yr old!

I’m 53 coming up to 54 and I’m so unfit! But I would really like to get fit and lose weight as I’m at risk of medical conditions I certainly do not want! I’m...

I’m 53 coming up to 54 and I’m so unfit! But I would really like to get fit and ...

Coby2

•2 years ago

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Late starter

Hi, at 69 I’m a bit late to start running. Had a VT episode 6 years ago and had 3 stents fitted. I cycle in the better weather. But found fitness dropped off...

Hi, at 69 I’m a bit late to start running. Had a VT episode 6 years ago and had ...

Bluestreek

Graduate•2 years ago

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I've been duped!

I'm into Week 5. I've completed Run 1 already this morning but I sneakily checked out Run 2 and 3. The runs are all different this week. Run 1 was tough. I...

I'm into Week 5. I've completed Run 1 already this morning but I sneakily checke...

ntm82

•2 years ago

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Wk 4 Run 1 tips please

Week 4 run 1 incomplete. Wk 4 seems a big step up from 3. Just abt managed 3 min runs last wk. 5 min seems undoable. Any tips welcome.

Week 4 run 1 incomplete. Wk 4 seems a big step up from 3. Just abt managed 3 mi...

Moreofawalker123

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 3

Week 3 completed wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I’ve slowed down my run but for some reason every time it takes me until the second /third block of...

Week 3 completed wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I’ve slowed down my run...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Starting week 7 tomorrow!

Had a peek and all 3 runs are 5min warm up walk and 25mins running! It seems daunting..

Had a peek and all 3 runs are 5min warm up walk and 25mins running! It seems da...

Me_time

Graduate•2 years ago

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Pace, Cadence and Heart Rate C25K

I never planned to start running but after a few long hikes recently my heel began to hurt. I bought some highly cushioned trail running shoes and had a go at...

I never planned to start running but after a few long hikes recently my heel beg...

GoingAroundInCircles

Graduate•2 years ago

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What are you running ‘tricks’? ✨

Do you do anything to make life easier for yourself? A great pair of headphones? A phone holder? A phrase you repeat to yourself to give yourself...

Do you do anything to make life easier for yourself? A great pair of headphones?...

dreamrun

Graduate•2 years ago

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Bad weekend need to motivate to run it off but how when so exhausted!!

Hi guys I hope everyone is enjoying there runs! I find this time of year very difficult but running really helps take the clouds away.I had a mental health...

Hi guys I hope everyone is enjoying there runs! I find this time of year very di...

Pymander10

Graduate•2 years ago

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Running after covid...

https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a38627154/exercise-after-covid/ I think this is worth a read.😷

https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a38627154/exercise-after-covid/ I think this i...

Jell6

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 2

Completed week 2 of the program yesterday morning. Found it a challenge but felt good about the achievement. ☺️ I am sure week 3 will be even more...

Completed week 2 of the program yesterday morning. Found it a challenge but felt...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Heads up for...

Something Understood, on radio 4 at 6.05 this morning, repeated at 11 tonight. All about running 😀😀👌

Something Understood, on radio 4 at 6.05 this morning, repeated at 11 tonight....

Mormor1

•2 years ago

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Week 6 smashed!

W6r3 completed this morning. Was a bit unsure if I will be able to do 25mins continuous run. Just before the run I told myself I will not look at the time & I...

W6r3 completed this morning. Was a bit unsure if I will be able to do 25mins con...

Me_time

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk4 r3

I reached out on here a few weeks back - running after long covid. Now I have finished wk 4, still amazes me. But, I am now becoming aware of my heart rate...

I reached out on here a few weeks back - running after long covid. Now I have f...

WeeMeeG

Graduate•2 years ago

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Procrastinating

I've only run once in the last 9 days as I'm just so exhausted physically and mentally. But I know some of it is also down to my head space, so I decided to...

I've only run once in the last 9 days as I'm just so exhausted physically and me...

Over60sRunner

Graduate•2 years ago

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Support

I went to the gym today to support my best friend . It’s so good to be able to help and support each other. I wasn’t intending to complete my 3rd week as I was...

I went to the gym today to support my best friend . It’s so good to be able to h...

Yorkshirelass9

•2 years ago

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Running for life

Hi everyone week 9 run 1 tonight. Still amazing every run of the program and thanks for all the advice and help

Hi everyone week 9 run 1 tonight. Still amazing every run of the program and tha...

2alive

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 2 done

That’s week 2 done . Not to bad so far a little bit out o breath at times especially run 2 . But run 3 was an improvement. My pace / rhythm felt good at times...

That’s week 2 done . Not to bad so far a little bit out o breath at times especi...

Wez35

•2 years ago

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Positive

Tomorrow morning I will complete my 3rd week . Nearly didn’t make it tonight as after 60 hours of work I kept thinking home , hot soak , hot chocolate, bed....

Tomorrow morning I will complete my 3rd week . Nearly didn’t make it tonight as...

Yorkshirelass9

•2 years ago

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W7R1. Not long now!

A 5 minute warm up walk, 25 minute run, warm down of 5 minutes.

hells_bells2207

Graduate•2 years ago

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C25K wk 5 woes...

I'm just starting wk 5 r1 tonight and caught a glimpse of wk5 r3! That's got to be a typo...

I'm just starting wk 5 r1 tonight and caught a glimpse of wk5 r3! That's got to ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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HealthUnlocked Newbie

Hello there, have joined for solidarity in my C25K journey. I am 52, not new to running totally, but haven't run any length for 20 plus years. I've entered...

Hello there, have joined for solidarity in my C25K journey. I am 52, not new to...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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The dreaded W5R3 done!

I usually run in the morning but today I had Ellie and we went to a country park, lots of fun with Tia and on the swings but I think that lifting an 18kg child...

I usually run in the morning but today I had Ellie and we went to a country park...

Phdgranny

Graduate•2 years ago

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Running.

I’m 52 and have started running on a treadmill, 2k takes me 20 mins. Is that ok or should I be quicker?

I’m 52 and have started running on a treadmill, 2k takes me 20 mins. Is that ok ...

Snackwarrior

•2 years ago

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My knees are killing me after my fourth run - what should I do?

Started the programme, and went on my fourth run last Sunday, but now my knees are extremely painful, so I have had to have a break from it. Has anyone else...

Started the programme, and went on my fourth run last Sunday, but now my knees a...

BunSqueak

•2 years ago

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Second run today

I started on Monday with the couch to 5k app have run before in my life today was my second run and it felt much better than the first on Monday

I started on Monday with the couch to 5k app have run before in my life today wa...

Rbcat

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2022

Tactics for a week off?

New "slow jogging" video

Wk4 run 2 done... Go me! 😁

Wieght lose

Unfit 53yr old!

Late starter

I've been duped!

Wk 4 Run 1 tips please

Week 3

Starting week 7 tomorrow!

Pace, Cadence and Heart Rate C25K

What are you running ‘tricks’? ✨

Bad weekend need to motivate to run it off but how when so exhausted!!

Running after covid...

Week 2

Heads up for...

Week 6 smashed!

Wk4 r3

Procrastinating

Support

Running for life

Week 2 done

Positive

W7R1. Not long now!

C25K wk 5 woes...

HealthUnlocked Newbie

The dreaded W5R3 done!

Running.

My knees are killing me after my fourth run - what should I do?

Second run today

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