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week 1 run 5 - keeping on keeping on…

I really REALLY wasn’t in the mood to go running this evening. I’d been in my pjs and a comfy fleece all day while at work, finished late, so only had dinner...

I really REALLY wasn’t in the mood to go running this evening. I’d been in my pj...

RainbowC

Graduate•2 years ago

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Graduate

Yah … just finished week 9 run 3. Beautiful sunny evening for my last run. Delighted … it’s been an amazing journey to get here but am so thrilled. Park run...

Yah … just finished week 9 run 3. Beautiful sunny evening for my last run. Deli...

Lammermuirs-1

Graduate•2 years ago

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W1;R1

Hi everyone! This is my first post here. I’ve decided to begin couch to 5k as a way to improve my health and in order to take part in some 5k races I’ve always...

Hi everyone! This is my first post here. I’ve decided to begin couch to 5k as a ...

phlobbs1912

•2 years ago

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Return to C25K after Achilles Injury

Having reached Week 8 Run 3, I managed to damage my Achilles’ tendon! Absolutely gutted! However 3 and a bit weeks of rest and things are getting better. I may...

Having reached Week 8 Run 3, I managed to damage my Achilles’ tendon! Absolutely...

ThePostmistress

Graduate•2 years ago

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Reboot After Injury

I completed week 9 and graduated on Friday 19th August and then on the following Monday morning (22nd) pulled my hamstring. It’s getting better and fingers...

I completed week 9 and graduated on Friday 19th August and then on the following...

BlackCountryLee

Graduate•2 years ago

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Finished!

Being on Holiday in Aberystwyth did all W9 there.Great scenery , harbour, boats, rolling hills. last run finished at base of Pindinas and walked to...

Being on Holiday in Aberystwyth did all W9 there.Great scenery , harbour, b...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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repeating a whole week??

got to week 4 feeling great but not once have I managed to complete the run without having to add an extra 30 sec walk at least once to catch my breath (paused...

got to week 4 feeling great but not once have I managed to complete the run with...

Teacherrm2104

•2 years ago

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Early runs in France

Back in France for a further month. Have come down to the Dordogne from Burgundy and had a the first of this week’s 3 5k runs. My knee has been hurting a bit...

Back in France for a further month. Have come down to the Dordogne from Burgundy...

Vragtes

Graduate•2 years ago

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Scared to run outdide

oh why do I not have the confidence to run outdoors Just done W9R2 on the treadmill so I know I can do it but scared people will stare or look at me and...

oh why do I not have the confidence to run outdoors Just done W9R2 on the tread...

Oscar0402

Graduate•2 years ago

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Heart Rate Obseevation

I have completed the first three weeks and am pleased that I’m recovering more quickly and don’t seem to be panting as much afterwards though breathing is...

I have completed the first three weeks and am pleased that I’m recovering more q...

-Alchemist-

•2 years ago

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will have to repeat W5R2

almost got there had to stop 2 mins out i feel i can do this run but needs to be on my usual time in the morning when im refreshed did it later in the...

almost got there had to stop 2 mins out i feel i can do this run but needs to be...

Crow277

•2 years ago

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woohoooo 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Bring on Week 7, I’m ready for you 😉

What a beautiful evening to complete W6R3. Hoping that many others get the opportunity to get out this evening to enjoy it too. After a super busy day stuck...

What a beautiful evening to complete W6R3. Hoping that many others get the oppor...

Mrsmuppet

Graduate•2 years ago

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building up the courage….

I really want to start C25K but I’m majorly overweight and I’m really nervous. I normally get up at 0530 for work, so I’m thinking about getting up an hour...

I really want to start C25K but I’m majorly overweight and I’m really nervous. I...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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The "5th Week" muwahahaha

So here I go ... the dreaded week 5!! First run today and thankfully finished it feeling comfortable and satisfied with my achievement. Hopefully the rest of...

So here I go ... the dreaded week 5!! First run today and thankfully finished i...

Lady_loper

•2 years ago

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Running with water bottle

Just lately I have noticed pins and needles in my hand when gripping my water bottle during a run. Anyone else get this? Does anyone use a belt or bottle...

Just lately I have noticed pins and needles in my hand when gripping my water bo...

RedhillRunner

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 2

I just completed my first run from week 2 and I feel great. I’m not the fastest but that will come with time I’m sure 😊🏃‍♀️💪🏻

I just completed my first run from week 2 and I feel great. I’m not the fastest...

Punkmummy

Graduate•2 years ago

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So pleased to be running again

I was diagnosed with early onset breast cancer in March, after two surgeries, and catching Covid in between, I managed a couple of short runs in July, and...

I was diagnosed with early onset breast cancer in March, after two surgeries, an...

Katrey60

Graduate•2 years ago

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lol ok this gunna get expensive haha

so had to go shopping today ive dropped 2 pant sizes past few weeks pants are starting to fall down when i put things in my pockets hahhaha belly still there...

so had to go shopping today ive dropped 2 pant sizes past few weeks pants are st...

Crow277

•2 years ago

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New to C25k (again)

I need motivation to get myself started, I’ve had a few false starts, I would like to get fitter with the added benefit of toning up and losing a few pounds....

I need motivation to get myself started, I’ve had a few false starts, I would li...

Cilla45

•2 years ago

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week 1 run 4 (not a typo!)

I’ve decided to do at least these early weeks a couple of times each - not because I doubt the programme (I know from past experience it works brilliantly),...

I’ve decided to do at least these early weeks a couple of times each - not becau...

RainbowC

Graduate•2 years ago

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Graduated today 😁😁😁

I can't quite believe it but it's true!!! Every new week I've thought I couldn't complete the runs but it's true you do build up fitness as the weeks...

I can't quite believe it but it's true!!! Every new week I've thought I could...

Alpacaknot

Graduate•2 years ago

22 Replies

tomorrow I will be running my second run in week 7. I am so proud of myself. Never thought I would love running

week 7

Santa_1

Graduate•2 years ago

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hi there

i did c25k in lockdown and was amazed but since losing my job, I've lacked motivation and put on loads of weight. Hoping to start again this week in the hope...

i did c25k in lockdown and was amazed but since losing my job, I've lacked mot...

KL77

•2 years ago

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Weight gain

Is it normal to actually put on a bit of weight when you start running?I 've gained some. Thought I'd be losing a few kilos!!!

Is it normal to actually put on a bit of weight when you start running?I 've gai...

Never-too-old-run

Graduate•2 years ago

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Does anyone get swelled hands and fingers near the end of a run?

Now and again I’ll complete a run and notice that my fingers and hands have swelled. It goes down after about an hour after my run and the Practice Nurse at my...

Now and again I’ll complete a run and notice that my fingers and hands have swel...

Dendev75

Graduate•2 years ago

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week 9 run 2

Can’t believe I’ve got one run left until I complete the programme. Also it’s a huge thrill to be able to run for 30mins. I was a complete novice never...

Can’t believe I’ve got one run left until I complete the programme. Also it’s a...

Lammermuirs-1

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3: 20 mins!!

I was absolutely convinced I wouldn’t be able to do this and thought I was getting up to repeat Run 2, but it was early and I didn’t have time to analyse it so...

I was absolutely convinced I wouldn’t be able to do this and thought I was getti...

Aspasia

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 7 Run

Well, having not run for2 weeks while on holiday I decided to repeat W7 run rather than go straight to W8. It felt a bit tough, but I think mostly because...

Well, having not run for2 weeks while on holiday I decided to repeat W7 run ra...

LmNee

•2 years ago

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knee and back pain

I am on my 4th week of couch to5k. . I have experienced pain and discomfort so could not continue. My heart is broken. are you guys feeling any pain or...

I am on my 4th week of couch to5k. . I have experienced pain and discomfort s...

Simmi22

•2 years ago

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Consolidation runs

hi what are these? ive heard you should do some before starting the 10k plan just looking ahead i only have a few weeks left on c25k n probs heading to 10k...

hi what are these? ive heard you should do some before starting the 10k plan jus...

Crow277

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2022

week 1 run 5 - keeping on keeping on…

Graduate

W1;R1

Return to C25K after Achilles Injury

Reboot After Injury

Finished!

repeating a whole week??

Early runs in France

Scared to run outdide

Heart Rate Obseevation

will have to repeat W5R2

woohoooo 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Bring on Week 7, I’m ready for you 😉

building up the courage….

The "5th Week" muwahahaha

Running with water bottle

Week 2

So pleased to be running again

lol ok this gunna get expensive haha

New to C25k (again)

week 1 run 4 (not a typo!)

Graduated today 😁😁😁

tomorrow I will be running my second run in week 7. I am so proud of myself. Never thought I would love running

hi there

Weight gain

Does anyone get swelled hands and fingers near the end of a run?

week 9 run 2

Week 5 Run 3: 20 mins!!

Week 7 Run

knee and back pain

Consolidation runs

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2022

week 1 run 5 - keeping on keeping on…

Graduate

W1;R1

Return to C25K after Achilles Injury

Reboot After Injury

﻿Finished!

repeating a whole week??

Early runs in France

Scared to run outdide

Heart Rate Obseevation

will have to repeat W5R2

woohoooo 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Bring on Week 7, I’m ready for you 😉

building up the courage….

﻿The "5th Week" muwahahaha

Running with water bottle

Week 2

So pleased to be running again

lol ok this gunna get expensive haha

New to C25k (again)

week 1 run 4 (not a typo!)

﻿Graduated today 😁😁😁

﻿tomorrow I will be running my second run in week 7. I am so proud of myself. Never thought I would love running

﻿hi there

﻿Weight gain

Does anyone get swelled hands and fingers near the end of a run?

week 9 run 2

Week 5 Run 3: 20 mins!!

﻿Week 7 Run

﻿knee and back pain

Consolidation runs

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Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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Finished!

The "5th Week" muwahahaha

Graduated today 😁😁😁

tomorrow I will be running my second run in week 7. I am so proud of myself. Never thought I would love running

hi there

Weight gain

Week 7 Run

knee and back pain