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Finished C25K

Hi all, So yesterday I finished C25K and now I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a 5k210k app program they have followed. Thanks Katie 😊

Hi all, So yesterday I finished C25K and now I’m wondering if anyone can recomm...

Katiejayne222

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 7 has begun

I can't believe I'm this far in the programme. Bit mean of the runs to go from 10 mins to 25 mins in one go, but I do my best.

I can't believe I'm this far in the programme. Bit mean of the runs to go from 1...

Koala679

Graduate•1 year ago

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Start at the very beginning

So, here I am again; week 1, run 1. The struggle back to health and fitness having spent 2023, so far, floored from the effects of Long Covid has begun. It's...

So, here I am again; week 1, run 1. The struggle back to health and fitness havi...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•1 year ago

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bit delayed but week 8 now underway

today started week 8 I was a bit apprehensive to be honest. I know it’s 3 more minutes but it seemed like a lot after my last run. Forced myself out the...

today started week 8 I was a bit apprehensive to be honest. I know it’s 3 more...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Week 4 run 1 done!

This one frightened me. Seemed such a big jump from 9 minutes to 16 minutes running and 3+5 laps. But somehow did it. Slowed right down, but strangely my watch...

This one frightened me. Seemed such a big jump from 9 minutes to 16 minutes runn...

RJN12

Graduate•1 year ago

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Run 1 of week 2 done and no issues

I was really pleased to have completed the first run of week 2 yesterday with no problem. Considering its a few weeks since I did it for the first time and...

I was really pleased to have completed the first run of week 2 yesterday with no...

Lizzie_NewStart

Graduate•1 year ago

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Autumnal leaves and berries at their best!

I went for a run earlier and afterwards saw these amazing colours! We have had beautiful weather in the last few days. Enjoy the sunshine while you can x

I went for a run earlier and afterwards saw these amazing colours! We have had b...

Cassie_7

Graduate•1 year ago

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No word songs couch to 5k

Hi, Im wondering if there are any similar free downloadable tracks of couch to 5k besides the one that is available on the nhs. I would love something with...

Hi, Im wondering if there are any similar free downloadable tracks of couch t...

Stepp

•1 year ago

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2023: W17R1 - rain and cold :-)

7°C and rain. I used all my willpower to go for a run, conserving my strength. I don't want to miss a run. It wasn't so bad after all. Happy running! :-)

7°C and rain. I used all my willpower to go for a run, conserving my strength. ...

lusmo

Graduate•1 year ago

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W8 R1 - smash the gremlins

Having driven around since 5am work was really slow so I decided to call it a day around two ish to get my run in. With the longer time based runs in order to...

Having driven around since 5am work was really slow so I decided to call it a da...

Alan996

Graduate•1 year ago

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week 7 run 1 struggled

had to walk for a minute at 12 minutes ☹️ had trouble with getting my breath, not sure if I’ve got a bit of a cold. managed the 25 minutes before

had to walk for a minute at 12 minutes ☹️ had trouble with getting my breath, no...

Wonkydonk

•1 year ago

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Any advice for runny nose?

Hi I am enjoying (?) doing my regular runs now but one thing that I really struggle with is a really runny nose. As soon as my body starts running so does my...

Hi I am enjoying (?) doing my regular runs now but one thing that I really strug...

LizzyMB

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 7 complete

I did run 3 today... While listening to a podcast where Dr Rangan Chatterjee was interviewing a Dr Peter Attia who researches longevity and keeping good health...

I did run 3 today... While listening to a podcast where Dr Rangan Chatterjee was...

RunningJ123

Graduate•1 year ago

1 Reply

greetings from Kernow

another day in paradise - a view of Porthkidney sands going round to the Hayle estuary - 18km done ( not all running I hasten to add!!!!) xx time for an...

another day in paradise - a view of Porthkidney sands going round to the Hayle ...

Penwithpink

Graduate•1 year ago

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First run without Steve!

Today I’ve done my first post-graduation run without Steve Cram egging me on! Felt a bit strange but I did it. 😀

Today I’ve done my first post-graduation run without Steve Cram egging me on! Fe...

KathyinChips

Graduate•1 year ago

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CATCH-UP-CORNER...OCTOBER...WEEK 2... COME ON IN...Time for a ...

CELEBRATION! Good Morning everyone... Here I am again.... ! Well, after a fair few weeks of turmoil, stress and worry... I do feel as If I am getting back...

CELEBRATION! Good Morning everyone... Here I am again.... ! Well, after a fai...

Oldfloss

Administrator•1 year ago

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GRADUATE CHAT...OCTOBER WEEK 2...PLEASE COME and JOIN US! UPDATE!!!

Hello! Again ! Here I am for another quick Graduate chat! So! If you’ve finished Couch to 5k, come and say hello, This is the place for you to share how...

Hello! Again ! Here I am for another quick Graduate chat! So! If you’ve finis...

Oldfloss

Administrator•1 year ago

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W2R1 was easier than the first week

Hi everyone! Today was the first run of the second week for me.Thanks to all your support and useful advices I figured out that I indeed pushed too hard and...

Hi everyone! Today was the first run of the second week for me.Thanks to all you...

Rustig

•1 year ago

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Ru 3 week 3

Feeling great!

Simbathecat

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Newbie Starting Tomorrow- Eek!!! 😁

Hello all! So, like the title says I’m a new runner starting the C25k programme tomorrow! A bit about me… I’m 23 years old I have historically had a bad...

Hello all! So, like the title says I’m a new runner starting the C25k programme...

FantasticLlama

•1 year ago

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Couch to 5k to covid😕

Hello. My 2nd attempt at Couch to 5k and all was going ok.... apart from somehow straining my ribs in week 1, which are still a bit sore in week 5. And now I...

Hello. My 2nd attempt at Couch to 5k and all was going ok.... apart from somehow...

Slowest-snail-ever

•1 year ago

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Struggling in Week 5

Hello all, having never ran before, I decided to join up for C25K. I’ve been really consistent with the runs, really disciplined and having a rest day or...

Hello all, having never ran before, I decided to join up for C25K. I’ve been ...

King88

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Yay!!!!

Following the superb advice from you all I managed 6 full minutes today! I slowed my pace right down like the Japanese method and it really helped! I'm not...

Following the superb advice from you all I managed 6 full minutes today! I slowe...

Floosey

•1 year ago

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Easy like a Sunday morning

Just got back from a lovely run this morning - perfect conditions, warm and still. The dog had seen my get my gear on but stayed on the bed so I thought she...

Just got back from a lovely run this morning - perfect conditions, warm and stil...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•1 year ago

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Does anyone get exertion headaches?

Had a whopper yesterday that came on after W5R3 (first 20mins!) at 9.30am, was still going at bedtime and I'm still a bit iffy this morning. Any tips for...

Had a whopper yesterday that came on after W5R3 (first 20mins!) at 9.30am, was s...

Bobs14

•1 year ago

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Running after Covid (again)

Just getting back to Couch to 5k after having Covid. I didn't run for 2 weeks and then went 2 weeks back in the programme. i.e. I'd been about to start week 8...

Just getting back to Couch to 5k after having Covid. I didn't run for 2 weeks an...

Bagpuss58

•1 year ago

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That was a busy week!

last week I did run Kent 5k I was meant to have done the 10k but due to my ongoing injury problem did the 5k instead! Since the dark nights have descended I...

last week I did run Kent 5k I was meant to have done the 10k but due to my ongo...

BGood

•1 year ago

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Tight calf muscles

Good morning. Have just done parkrun but had to walk quite a bit this morning. Recently I've been getting very tight calf muscles. I do my warming up...

Good morning. Have just done parkrun but had to walk quite a bit this morning. ...

Bruch1

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 6 is finished.

Managed to do the dreaded week 6 run 3 today. Hurt a bit but I kept going for the 25 mins. 😀👍

Managed to do the dreaded week 6 run 3 today. Hurt a bit but I kept going for th...

Koala679

Graduate•1 year ago

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W8r3 done!

Well I did that one. A miracle. Steve really helps. Breaking the time down really helps me. I must not worry about pace though. It doesn't matter,yet. It might...

Well I did that one. A miracle. Steve really helps. Breaking the time down reall...

Basil73

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2023

Finished C25K

Week 7 has begun

Start at the very beginning

bit delayed but week 8 now underway

Week 4 run 1 done!

Run 1 of week 2 done and no issues

Autumnal leaves and berries at their best!

No word songs couch to 5k

2023: W17R1 - rain and cold :-)

W8 R1 - smash the gremlins

week 7 run 1 struggled

Any advice for runny nose?

Week 7 complete

greetings from Kernow

First run without Steve!

CATCH-UP-CORNER...OCTOBER...WEEK 2... COME ON IN...Time for a ...

GRADUATE CHAT...OCTOBER WEEK 2...PLEASE COME and JOIN US! UPDATE!!!

W2R1 was easier than the first week

Ru 3 week 3

Newbie Starting Tomorrow- Eek!!! 😁

Couch to 5k to covid😕

Struggling in Week 5

Yay!!!!

Easy like a Sunday morning

Does anyone get exertion headaches?

Running after Covid (again)

That was a busy week!

Tight calf muscles

Week 6 is finished.

W8r3 done!

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