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Consolidation Run 10

Today I did my tenth consolidation run. All ten have been 30 minute runs. I just about managed 5k once - which was amazing - the rest have been anywhere...

Today I did my tenth consolidation run. All ten have been 30 minute runs. I jus...

TimeInNature

Graduate•2 years ago

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Couch to 4K in 30min

Just graduated today on my regular running path which goes up and down hill. Not managed 5K yet - got to 4K - but will be working on this - I’m not sure if I’m...

Just graduated today on my regular running path which goes up and down hill. Not...

Blossom-time

•2 years ago

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This Runner 5 has now graduated!

Yesterday, my new leggings arrived, ready for today. And I just completed my last Couch to 5K run, the zombie version. It was a 40 minute run, a bit longer...

Yesterday, my new leggings arrived, ready for today. And I just completed my las...

CBDB

Graduate•2 years ago

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The Return of the Running Tomato (or, another w2 run..)

Hi all, still here. Inspired by an early morning run by 59er, I leapt out of bed** got my kit on and headed for the canal path. This involves a 4-minute walk...

Hi all, still here. Inspired by an early morning run by 59er, I leapt out of bed...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•2 years ago

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I did it, the 20 minute thing!

I did it, the 20 min thing! I had found it difficult now that I am both on here and in the C25K Facebook group to avoid the stress and negativity around this...

I did it, the 20 min thing! I had found it difficult now that I am both on here...

Birdsong22

Graduate•2 years ago

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Parkrun disappointment

So disappointed I had to pull out of Parkrun this morning with cramp/injury . I was doing really well too. I couldn't decide whether it was cramp or not while...

So disappointed I had to pull out of Parkrun this morning with cramp/injury . I ...

Returnagain

Graduate•2 years ago

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W9R3 done 👍

Just finished W9R3 feeling great but need to know what to do next? Should I go straight into bridge to 10 or do a few more Wk 9 runs?

Just finished W9R3 feeling great but need to know what to do next? Should I go s...

Jellybellymustgo

Graduate•2 years ago

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Running in cold weather

Hi there fellow runners. I’m entered in a 5k fun run tomorrow and it’s going to be cold. I don’t have a lot of experience running in cold weather so I’m...

Hi there fellow runners. I’m entered in a 5k fun run tomorrow and it’s going to ...

Funbugfan

Graduate•2 years ago

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Hip twang

So I started my C25k journey last Friday, but I did have a little bit of a hip twang from an inept figure 8 workout on the day before. Doing my first two runs...

So I started my C25k journey last Friday, but I did have a little bit of a hip t...

HeavyLeggy

•2 years ago

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A bit of inspiration for those struggling

Hi, Thanks for all the great comments. Just thought I'd shear this with anyone starting out or struggling to keep going. This lady just got the record for...

Hi, Thanks for all the great comments. Just thought I'd shear this with anyone...

Bluestreek

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 9, I'm coming for you!!

Whoever would have thought, certainly not me - but my next run is W9R1. WOO HOO!! (I'm pretty chuffed) 😊🏃‍♀️

Whoever would have thought, certainly not me - but my next run is W9R1. WOO HOO!...

Brixcos

Graduate•2 years ago

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New, failed before need to do this

Hi 👋 I am new here, I have tried to do this before and I’ve stopped because of family reasons. I am quite fit whilst walking, but jogging kills me. I am on...

Hi 👋 I am new here, I have tried to do this before and I’ve stopped because of...

Shadylady75

•2 years ago

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Finally a graduate!!

So glad this milestone is finally under my belt after what seems like my 100th attempt at c25k.. onwards and hopefully upwards! :)

So glad this milestone is finally under my belt after what seems like my 100th a...

Leany_lon

•2 years ago

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A few weeks on.

After completing C25K a few weeks ago I’ve slowly stretched out the running time and the next step was to 36 minutes. But joy of joys my sports app announced...

After completing C25K a few weeks ago I’ve slowly stretched out the running time...

Bluestreek

Graduate•2 years ago

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W3R3

W3R3 just done (running in the rain, loved it, who knew). Run 2 was really hard, only just finished but today I smashed it with no thought of stopping at all....

W3R3 just done (running in the rain, loved it, who knew). Run 2 was really hard,...

M0use

Graduate•2 years ago

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Back on track

It took me ten days to complete week 1, but I got there, and I am now feeling inspired to continue and complete the programme. Useful tip to increase my...

It took me ten days to complete week 1, but I got there, and I am now feeling i...

JE65

•2 years ago

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running apps for technophobes

Since graduating I have been using W9R3 for consolidation runs but I am starting to feel like I need a change. I have always been rubbish when it comes to...

Since graduating I have been using W9R3 for consolidation runs but I am starting...

Leotigris

Graduate•2 years ago

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Manual treadmill!

On week 8, using a manual treadmill! Is on an incline so a great work out!

Libet98

•2 years ago

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Week 4 done! I've been here before :)

Starting at wk 4. First tried c25k in 2019 and got to week 7:1 before having to quit with achilles pain. Have done loads of brisk walking since then, got some...

Starting at wk 4. First tried c25k in 2019 and got to week 7:1 before having to ...

j-runs

Graduate•2 years ago

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Back to the beginning?

Morning! I’ve been resting up for four weeks after an injury. Legs working well now, if a little stiff around the knee area. I’ve been doing knee...

Morning! I’ve been resting up for four weeks after an injury. Legs working well...

FrogmoreBird

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 4 too hard

Found week 4 run1 sooo hard have had to redo week 3 😓

First-time-run

•2 years ago

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First time runner Graduated at 58

Hi At 58, and never having run (even at school), I did the C25K this year. Deliberately took it slow, and repeated most weeks before moving on (as I have had...

Hi At 58, and never having run (even at school), I did the C25K this year. Del...

MarkyMark58

Graduate•2 years ago

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CATCH-UP CORNER... WEEK 2... Time for a breather... NEW Runners, Repeating Runners, Forum Friends, all WELCOME!

Hello fellow runners:) Here we are again. Welcome to the Corner. The cushions are waiting, so slip off the running shoes and stay a while. Another week and...

Hello fellow runners:) Here we are again. Welcome to the Corner. The cushions ar...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

I’m returning to C25K after graduating initially abut 10 years ago and then giving up running as work and life got in the way. I’m now retired and returning to...

I’m returning to C25K after graduating initially abut 10 years ago and then givi...

DAS01

•2 years ago

1 Reply

IC NO MORE, the journey continues

Off the IC after 7 weeks. Had a nasty trip and smashed my ribs. Doc said you don't bounce to well at 75 so no running for 6 to 8 weeks. I split the difference...

Off the IC after 7 weeks. Had a nasty trip and smashed my ribs. Doc said you don...

hamit

Graduate•2 years ago

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Running pace

I really struggled this morning to complete another consolidation run as it was SO humid, which I just don't cope with, but what I would like to ask is why it...

I really struggled this morning to complete another consolidation run as it was ...

Returnagain

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 7 done!

Wow, I never thought I’d get this far. The end is in sight! Today was the toughest yet, I slowed to a walk for ten steps just over the halfway point. Having...

Wow, I never thought I’d get this far. The end is in sight! Today was the toug...

Runningrickard

Graduate•2 years ago

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Moving on ok but seem to run out of steam..

That's w7r3 completed today and lagging behind slightly due to jubilee celebrations.. Hope you had a great time, I did, held a party on the front...

That's w7r3 completed today and lagging behind slightly due to jubilee celebrati...

davelinks

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

THE BEST PART OF THE DAY...

Surprisingly I woke up at 6 this morning. Still in France and thinking NOW will be the best time to run. I got myself together, greeted the dog and exited...

Surprisingly I woke up at 6 this morning. Still in France and thinking NOW will ...

59er

Graduate•2 years ago

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Tense achy legs

Just tried wk5 run 4 and I couldn’t complete it (stopped at 17mins). My calves become so sore and tense. I’ve had gait analysis done and got some great...

Just tried wk5 run 4 and I couldn’t complete it (stopped at 17mins). My calves b...

Couchiopot

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2022

Consolidation Run 10

Couch to 4K in 30min

This Runner 5 has now graduated!

The Return of the Running Tomato (or, another w2 run..)

I did it, the 20 minute thing!

Parkrun disappointment

W9R3 done 👍

Running in cold weather

Hip twang

A bit of inspiration for those struggling

Week 9, I'm coming for you!!

New, failed before need to do this

Finally a graduate!!

A few weeks on.

W3R3

Back on track

running apps for technophobes

Manual treadmill!

Week 4 done! I've been here before :)

Back to the beginning?

Week 4 too hard

First time runner Graduated at 58

CATCH-UP CORNER... WEEK 2... Time for a breather... NEW Runners, Repeating Runners, Forum Friends, all WELCOME!

Week 6 Run 1

IC NO MORE, the journey continues

Running pace

Week 7 done!

Moving on ok but seem to run out of steam..

THE BEST PART OF THE DAY...

Tense achy legs

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