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week 5 run 1

Man that was hard, but I have done it. Blitzed week 4 and this week is a whole new mindset push. I am so proud of myself.

Man that was hard, but I have done it. Blitzed week 4 and this week is a whole n...

LucirLocket

•1 year ago

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Week seven done!

I'm back - after a LONG break. It was all going swimmingly till Feb 2019. I'd lost around 3 stone in weight, graduated Couch to 5K, doing parkruns, did...

I'm back - after a LONG break. It was all going swimmingly till Feb 2019. I'd ...

iain-strachan

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 4

I'm doing week 4 like several others on here. On Wednesday I did run 1 of week 4 and I've only just connected my Garmin. It tells me the temperature was 27.8...

I'm doing week 4 like several others on here. On Wednesday I did run 1 of week 4...

Joy57

Graduate•1 year ago

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Thanks Steve! 😃

Just started week 4 a I love the calm reassurance you get from Steve Cram. When I first did this a few years back the only voice was Laura and she’s brilliant...

Just started week 4 a I love the calm reassurance you get from Steve Cram. When ...

TruffleShuffler

•1 year ago

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W1 R2

2 days rest - did try try yesterday early evening but our cove was so busy. However early this morning was great. I 'll walk parkrun tomorrow again. Have a...

2 days rest - did try try yesterday early evening but our cove was so busy. Howe...

Caleb85

•1 year ago

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Week 4 Deja Vu

Had to repeat a few runs as had a break but week 4 now in the bag. clip on slow running really useful and despite arthritis in knees can imagine getting to...

Had to repeat a few runs as had a break but week 4 now in the bag. clip on slow...

Runningdear

Graduate•1 year ago

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nearly there

I was challenged by my sister to do C25K , I’ve completed it twice and and now have only Wk 8 to do of Ju Ju’s 10k magic plan to run , The 55 min runs were...

I was challenged by my sister to do C25K , I’ve completed it twice and and now...

Cookscat

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 8, Run 3

Another one under my belt. Started before 6 as I was awake and am very busy with work - plus it was nice and mild even at that time. I don't have any...

Another one under my belt. Started before 6 as I was awake and am very busy with...

Gthants

•1 year ago

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Not going quite as well as I hoped!

After completing the first run of week one, the temperature started to increase. This meant I have to take my little furry friend out for his walk as early as...

After completing the first run of week one, the temperature started to increase....

Lizzie_NewStart

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 9 Run 1 Completed

Well did run 1 of week 9 on Wednesday night. Went out at 7.15pm and it was still 23 degrees but managed to run mainly in the shade. A lot of the tips are about...

Well did run 1 of week 9 on Wednesday night. Went out at 7.15pm and it was still...

Eyres28

Graduate•1 year ago

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Keeping Going (part 4)

Well having been turned inside out by a nasty Bug and losing 14 lb of weight in two week, my Grandson and daughter convinced me that if at 76 to recover, I was...

Well having been turned inside out by a nasty Bug and losing 14 lb of weight in ...

hamit

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 8 Run 2 ☀️🥵

Another hot one! Left the house just before 6:00 am, couldn’t manage any earlier this morning. I was about to leave earlier, but I noticed that a glass pane in...

Another hot one! Left the house just before 6:00 am, couldn’t manage any earlier...

Jools2020

Graduate•1 year ago

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lost the habit

Hello, Looking for some advice after getting out of routine. Been on Cycling holiday- no running and not been runnning more than 15 mins for a few weeks. Did...

Hello, Looking for some advice after getting out of routine. Been on Cycling ho...

Perfectpear

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 8 tough

Hi all, I've just finished week 8 but what a tough week that was and I'm not sure why!Yes the obvious is its a longer time running and it's hot.. I know speed...

Hi all, I've just finished week 8 but what a tough week that was and I'm not sur...

Foxylou

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 3 run 3 done 🎉

I'm a first time c25k-er and completed week 3 run 3 yesterday, looking forward to week 4 run 1 tomorrow! A little nervous too as I definitely find run 1 of...

I'm a first time c25k-er and completed week 3 run 3 yesterday, looking forward t...

schrody444

Graduate•1 year ago

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last one

Week 9, run 3 tomorrow! The end or the end of the beginning? The latter I hope. Anyone else finishing tomorrow?

Week 9, run 3 tomorrow! The end or the end of the beginning? The latter I hope. ...

Catalpa111

Graduate•1 year ago

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Get in there week 7 and how does Garmin work?

Early morning finish to week 7, (well it's early for me). Woke early on run day, couldn't get back to 😴, so up I get and make a pot of good old Yorkshire tea...

Early morning finish to week 7, (well it's early for me). Woke early on run day,...

Petem56

Graduate•1 year ago

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Quick update

I am aware I've not been on the forum a lot over the past week (mad busy!) but I just wanted to give those who are interested a quick update on the running...

I am aware I've not been on the forum a lot over the past week (mad busy!) but I...

Over60sRunner

Graduate•1 year ago

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In the bank!

So after having this app on my phone for nearly 2 years I’ve finally got my first run in the bank! Pleasantly surprised with my fitness levels though I have...

So after having this app on my phone for nearly 2 years I’ve finally got my firs...

Choppers16

•1 year ago

6 Replies

New here

Hi, just to say a quick hello and am looking forward to getting to know you 😊

Hidden

•1 year ago

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consolidation runs

Hello everyone. I graduated couch to 5k and today was my first run to consolidate. I repeated week 9 run 3 as not able to find the maintenance runs on the app....

Hello everyone. I graduated couch to 5k and today was my first run to consolidat...

Alkanet

•1 year ago

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WK6 conquered, C25K all part of my project Fab at 50!

I completed W6R3 yesterday, a lovely early morning run before it got too hot. This was possibly the most enjoyable, comfortable run so far. Heeding all...

I completed W6R3 yesterday, a lovely early morning run before it got too hot. Th...

flute_of_fancy

Graduate•1 year ago

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Post double ankle sprain rehab

Hi all, I managed to sprain both ankles, falling off a high curb, but at the beginning of a 450km cycle tour. Although I could not walk well, I could cycle...

Hi all, I managed to sprain both ankles, falling off a high curb, but at the beg...

TonyBartlett

•1 year ago

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W2R3 another one done!

Another one done. Managed about 4k in the 35 minutes of the C25k podcast but I’ll take that as a few weeks ago I could just about walk 400m. Tia is a great...

Another one done. Managed about 4k in the 35 minutes of the C25k podcast but I’l...

Phdgranny

Graduate•1 year ago

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Running and obesity - update- part one! 🏃‍♀️

In October 2022, I posted about how my obesity was holding me back from improving my running. I received many lovely helpful replies and I promised I would...

In October 2022, I posted about how my obesity was holding me back from improvin...

MrsLydiaWickham

Graduate•1 year ago

12 Replies

Best running shoes to avoid back pain

Good morning, fellow runners! Can anyone recommend good running shoes to avoid back pain? I changed to Fresh Foam trainers last time I bought a pair and...

Good morning, fellow runners! Can anyone recommend good running shoes to avoid ...

Never-too-old-run

Graduate•1 year ago

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Back injury

Morning all I strained my lower back moving some furniture (hello middle age) and had to stop running as I had terrible pain there and in my hips. This has...

Morning all I strained my lower back moving some furniture (hello middle age) a...

Steadytrot

•1 year ago

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3rd transition joffle

My third outdoor run, based on W5R2, it's sunny and quite warm already this morning on the east coast but there was a slight breeze coming in off of the sea,...

My third outdoor run, based on W5R2, it's sunny and quite warm already this morn...

LeeU

Graduate•1 year ago

6 Replies

🍏Running Camaraderie

Love all the Early Bird writers comments today! Fun & encouraging! It’s also so lovely down on the beach passing some of the regular runners who smile and...

Love all the Early Bird writers comments today! Fun & encouraging! It’s also so...

Annieapple

Administrator•1 year ago

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Week 8 Run 1

I excelled myself this morning with a pre 5 am run! It was still warm, but only 11 degrees so it made running a little easier. This run being 28 minutes, I...

I excelled myself this morning with a pre 5 am run! It was still warm, but only ...

Jools2020

Graduate•1 year ago

47 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2023

week 5 run 1

Week seven done!

Week 4

Thanks Steve! 😃

W1 R2

Week 4 Deja Vu

nearly there

Week 8, Run 3

Not going quite as well as I hoped!

Week 9 Run 1 Completed

Keeping Going (part 4)

Week 8 Run 2 ☀️🥵

lost the habit

Week 8 tough

Week 3 run 3 done 🎉

last one

Get in there week 7 and how does Garmin work?

Quick update

In the bank!

New here

consolidation runs

WK6 conquered, C25K all part of my project Fab at 50!

Post double ankle sprain rehab

W2R3 another one done!

Running and obesity - update- part one! 🏃‍♀️

Best running shoes to avoid back pain

Back injury

3rd transition joffle

🍏Running Camaraderie

Week 8 Run 1

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