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where to start after a break

Hi Everyone I completed C25K but haven’t run since last Jan and want to pick it up again but not sure where to start. Do I go back to the beginning? Help...

Hi Everyone I completed C25K but haven’t run since last Jan and want to pick ...

Talkingteapot

•27 days ago

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Maybe a New Target

This year has not been good for me. Weather and a bad back really has strained my ability to get any training consistence. I mentioned in a previous post that...

This year has not been good for me. Weather and a bad back really has strained m...

hamit

Graduate•27 days ago

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Hitting a Wall

Good morning all looking for some help and tips pls! I’ve only got 2 runs left before I graduate but I just can’t seem to complete the 30 minutes! I’ve...

Good morning all looking for some help and tips pls! I’ve only got 2 runs le...

Doglover250685

•27 days ago

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🍏🐣Happy Easter to you all

Wishing all our Couch to 5K runners and graduates a very Happy Easter. It’s a beautiful spring morning here. Hopefully where you are too. You may have had an...

Wishing all our Couch to 5K runners and graduates a very Happy Easter. It’s a be...

Annieapple

Administrator•27 days ago

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Beyond C25K

I’m struggling with this one as it’s not getting easier. The extra 5 minutes is a killer but I’ll persevere even if I re-do this first stage several times....

I’m struggling with this one as it’s not getting easier. The extra 5 minutes is...

Heti

Graduate•28 days ago

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I don’t want to jinx it but it felt like spring out there 😊

I have caught up with my old friend running this week after a a sporadic start to the year. Three things have been against me sticking to my schedule - nanny...

I have caught up with my old friend running this week after a a sporadic start t...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•28 days ago

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Wasn't I lucky!

I'd let the running slip a bit over the last few weeks, what with the dreadful weather and having a few knee problems. But yesterday morning was dry, sunny and...

I'd let the running slip a bit over the last few weeks, what with the dreadful w...

Runningbeetroot

•28 days ago

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I did it!

Hi all I'm new on here but just wanted to say well done everyone. I finished my C25K yesterday and it felt amazing. I started last July and got to Week 6...

Hi all I'm new on here but just wanted to say well done everyone. I finished my...

BAC52

Graduate•28 days ago

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Inspiration (in case you need some)

When my wife encouraged me to take up C25K in Lockdown 2020 I was sceptical for three reasons: - 1. I’d not taken part in any sporting activity for about 30...

When my wife encouraged me to take up C25K in Lockdown 2020 I was sceptical for ...

Bootsie2020

Graduate•29 days ago

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knee pain

Hello all, I completed couch to 5k in December, and been running 3 times a week since. Have done a couple 10ks since and even a 12k run. Was really enjoying...

Hello all, I completed couch to 5k in December, and been running 3 times a we...

Kekapepawepa

•29 days ago

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Week 7 run 3 tough one

I’ve just done run 3 of week 7 and found it hard. Not sure why when I completed the same run twice this week and although not with ease, I wasn’t wishing I...

I’ve just done run 3 of week 7 and found it hard. Not sure why when I completed...

Katg70

•30 days ago

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C25K - Mixing it up!

I just wanted to share my C25K journey with those who are currently going through it for the first time and wondering if you will ever feel like a 'real...

I just wanted to share my C25K journey with those who are currently going throug...

che130

Graduate•1 month ago

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Anecdotal, but running could boost immunity

I am reading a lovely book of essays called These Precious Days by Ann Patchett. In the title essay a friend of the author is taking part in a clinical trial,...

I am reading a lovely book of essays called These Precious Days by Ann Patchett....

PeggySusi

Graduate•1 month ago

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Help Please

been running for 3 years - still not reached 5k. Started C25K again and on W7R3 - tried it last week and stopped after 10 mins, felt defeated and wondering...

been running for 3 years - still not reached 5k. Started C25K again and on W7R3...

Sisteract5

Graduate•1 month ago

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Help falling out of love with c25k

Just completed w7r2, have found the last few runs hard as they are all outdoors and the weather has not been conjusive to the great out doors (no access to a...

Just completed w7r2, have found the last few runs hard as they are all outdoors ...

Maybeinjured

Graduate•1 month ago

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W7R1 done

Despite the wind, rain and sun all at the same time (I exaggerate not), I really enjoyed this run though I'm pretty convinced my first 5 mins running pace is...

Despite the wind, rain and sun all at the same time (I exaggerate not), I really...

Gottamakechanges

Graduate•1 month ago

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Week 7 complete

Hi, just a diary entry for me and to keep me accountable! Week 7 done. It's effortful but I can do it. Here's to week 8!

Hi, just a diary entry for me and to keep me accountable! Week 7 done. It's effo...

RunforMum

Graduate•1 month ago

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Tricked myself into week5 run3!

After a hectic week I really didn't feel I could tackle the infamous w5r3, so I decided I would just repeat run 2, but with 4 minutes walking between runs...

After a hectic week I really didn't feel I could tackle the infamous w5r3, so I ...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•1 month ago

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Everybody is at it now!!

I am now more confident running with my friends sister. My initial fear was of losing her as due to her condition she is easily distracted and can run a lot...

I am now more confident running with my friends sister. My initial fear was of l...

Lizzie_NewStart

Graduate•1 month ago

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Stepping Stone R3!

Yes, I’ve vompleted 3 of these by now. I must admit it’s a long, long journey which I’m getting used to rather slowly. The last 5 minutes are still...

Yes, I’ve vompleted 3 of these by now. I must admit it’s a long, long journey w...

Heti

Graduate•1 month ago

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Repeating runs after knee niggles

I started C25K in January and was doing OK until partway through W7 when I got a knee niggle. This was after doing a run* in the morning then going for a very...

I started C25K in January and was doing OK until partway through W7 when I got a...

Mrs_Catlady

•1 month ago

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Hi team

Lovely walk today in Manchester England 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️inbetween showers love listening to the birds while out walking

Lovely walk today in Manchester England 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️inbetween showe...

AJ3959

•1 month ago

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glorious morning run

after wavering a bit this morning I girded my loins ( well I actually put my sports bra, leggings and tee shirt on ) and off I went ….Week6!!! I remembered...

after wavering a bit this morning I girded my loins ( well I actually put my spo...

limberlou

Graduate•1 month ago

11 Replies

Wk 5 - Run 2

Well, I was very nervous about jumping from 5 minutes to 8 minutes. I usually go out by 7:30 or 8:00 AM. Today, I kept putting it off until around 8:30. I...

Well, I was very nervous about jumping from 5 minutes to 8 minutes. I usually g...

drl212

Graduate•1 month ago

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Back on it! And if you can, do it!

I Graduated a couple of years ago, was never very quick, but always (nearly!) enjoyed it! Then I took up Muay Thai too, which I love! In October last year, I...

I Graduated a couple of years ago, was never very quick, but always (nearly!) en...

Valerunner

Graduate•1 month ago

9 Replies

CATCH-up-CORNER...WEEK 4...Please...Come on In and Share..

Good Morning Everyone! Here I am again... bad penny, turning up! :) The coffee is on, the juice and smoothies are chilled, and the fresh snacks are out. The...

Good Morning Everyone! Here I am again... bad penny, turning up! :) The coffee...

Oldfloss

Administrator•1 month ago

19 Replies

w2r1 complete

morning all well woke up at at 4am was fiddling around on computer then realised it was run day n started looking fwd to my morning run actually sat n let that...

morning all well woke up at at 4am was fiddling around on computer then realised...

Crow277

•1 month ago

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Practice run

Decided to dip my toe in this afternoon and do a run post the lurgy. I still have a headache but knew my energy levels were better. I was due to start W7 but...

Decided to dip my toe in this afternoon and do a run post the lurgy. I still hav...

Gottamakechanges

Graduate•1 month ago

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Week 3 run 1 done!

I'm on holiday at the minute, and I've managed to fit in a couple of runs; that silver thing in the distance is Robin Hood's Bay. I had a lovely time running...

I'm on holiday at the minute, and I've managed to fit in a couple of runs; that ...

PandaCory

Graduate•1 month ago

7 Replies

Week 1

I have just finished the first run of week 1, I skipped at leaste 2 of the runs, it was so difficult, has only experienced cramping like really bad period...

I have just finished the first run of week 1, I skipped at leaste 2 of the runs,...

CrazyBun

•1 month ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2024

where to start after a break

Maybe a New Target

Hitting a Wall

🍏🐣Happy Easter to you all

Beyond C25K

I don’t want to jinx it but it felt like spring out there 😊

Wasn't I lucky!

I did it!

Inspiration (in case you need some)

knee pain

Week 7 run 3 tough one

C25K - Mixing it up!

Anecdotal, but running could boost immunity

Help Please

Help falling out of love with c25k

W7R1 done

Week 7 complete

Tricked myself into week5 run3!

Everybody is at it now!!

Stepping Stone R3!

Repeating runs after knee niggles

Hi team

glorious morning run

Wk 5 - Run 2

Back on it! And if you can, do it!

CATCH-up-CORNER...WEEK 4...Please...Come on In and Share..

w2r1 complete

Practice run

Week 3 run 1 done!

Week 1

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