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W8 R1 … Struggling!

I’ve just completed W8 R1 and who would have thought that extra 3 minutes would be such a struggle! It’s the first run that I’ve felt nauseous and faint...

I’ve just completed W8 R1 and who would have thought that extra 3 minutes would ...

MissCat1

•3 months ago

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W9R1👍

Yes, I’m on the last week at last. It’s been a rather meandering, scenic journey for me as I’ve worked hard on my fitness and stamina as well as losing the...

Yes, I’m on the last week at last. It’s been a rather meandering, scenic journe...

Heti

Graduate•3 months ago

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W5R3,Thanks for the support, todays the day

Thank you all for the support for the upcoming w5r3, today is the day. Its raining again in rural essex but I think I may have found a flatter route, may be a...

Thank you all for the support for the upcoming w5r3, today is the day. Its raini...

Maybeinjured

Graduate•3 months ago

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Aargh will it never end ?

Having caught a bug off my daughter (flu like symptoms all last week) I called a temp halt to exercise.Over the weekend, it's morphed into a severe chest...

Having caught a bug off my daughter (flu like symptoms all last week) I called a...

Jeffjones297

•3 months ago

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Return postponed 🤦‍♀️🤧

So within 36 hours of deciding I'm all ready to get back out there the latest cold has hit 🤦‍♀️ had a terrible sore throat over night. I should have known,...

So within 36 hours of deciding I'm all ready to get back out there the latest co...

Mum22boys

Graduate•3 months ago

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Newbie - Should have wrapped up warm! Any tips? 😊

Hi all. I am new here so I thought I would say hi 👋. I started the C25K programme (again!) in Sept 23 and everything was going really well until I picked up a...

Hi all. I am new here so I thought I would say hi 👋. I started the C25K program...

N3vrGiv3up

•3 months ago

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Woohoo w6r3

That's it, nothing else... just feeling very pleased! 25 minutes of 'only just' running!

That's it, nothing else... just feeling very pleased! 25 minutes of 'only just' ...

RunforMum

Graduate•3 months ago

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CATCH-up- CORNER...Week 2...Slip off the Running Shoes...and sit a while.

Hello and welcome to the Corner.... We have had rain here all day today and a grey sky. But, the corner is warm, we have snacks and warm and cool drinks,...

Hello and welcome to the Corner.... We have had rain here all day today and a ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•3 months ago

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5 k Training Programme

Hi A month or so ago a gentleman posted a very positive report about a new 5K training plan he was using. He said he found it very good and that the coach...

Hi A month or so ago a gentleman posted a very positive report about a new 5K t...

Judith17

Graduate•3 months ago

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I'm back!

Just did my first C25K run session since I got my new hip last July - that's the first time I've run at all since last February. Really chuffed! (And my wee...

Just did my first C25K run session since I got my new hip last July - that's the...

PandaCory

Graduate•3 months ago

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Newbie

Hi all, Newbie to running here, currently on week 3 completed 2 runs successfully . Aiming to run 5 k before having some abdominal surgery. Want to be as fit...

Hi all, Newbie to running here, currently on week 3 completed 2 runs successful...

KB1969

•3 months ago

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A walking revelation for running C25K

I started C25K a little over 12 years ago now. And I started because a) I had found myself at the obese end of the NHS BMI chart b) a hormonal shift had...

I started C25K a little over 12 years ago now. And I started because a) I had...

GoogleMe

Graduate•3 months ago

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Day 1 and it was tough

I am 63 and overweight. I am circa 118kg last time I weighed in. I started the 5k programme today and really struggled with the running. I am so unfit. I...

I am 63 and overweight. I am circa 118kg last time I weighed in. I started the 5...

TokyoJoe

•3 months ago

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First post ever i think;Bottled w5r3

Revisiting c25k after 6years and approaching 65 this summer, and can't seem to get it out of my head what I used to be able to do years back either. Anyway was...

Revisiting c25k after 6years and approaching 65 this summer, and can't seem to g...

Maybeinjured

Graduate•3 months ago

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Thank you for the wet weather running tips!

Today was the day of my 5K race and as I had predicted, it turned out to be very wet! The late winter rain didn't stop once and I got a good soaking! 😂...

Today was the day of my 5K race and as I had predicted, it turned out to be very...

SummerDark

Graduate•3 months ago

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Not saved

Run 1 has disappeared from app, help!

johnnyf1

•3 months ago

1 Reply

IMPORTANT * PLEASE READ* YOUR ONLINE SAFETY

It’s fair to say that most members find our various communities (Couch to 5K, Bridge to 10K, Fun Beyond 10K & Race Support, Strength & Flex and Active 10)...

It’s fair to say that most members find our various communities (Couch to 5K, Br...

Oldfloss

Administrator•3 months ago

week 2 completed… still smiling!😁

Just completed run 3 of week 2, and still smiling … even though it rained all the way! So happy to be running again after injury! 🏃‍♀️😁💦

Just completed run 3 of week 2, and still smiling … even though it rained all th...

Dansac29

Graduate•3 months ago

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Planning my return

So... after a 3 month break for various reasons I'm planning my return. I don't fee like I need to go right back to the beginning, but would that be sensible...

So... after a 3 month break for various reasons I'm planning my return. I don't ...

Mum22boys

Graduate•3 months ago

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W8R1, R2 & R3 in a week!

Yes, I completed this milestone this morning. It’s definitely more difficult with 3 minutes of longer runs but I’m glad to say that I managed quite well....

Yes, I completed this milestone this morning. It’s definitely more difficult wi...

Heti

Graduate•3 months ago

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Runaversary 3 years

Thanks to Yesletsgo for reminding me I searched my diaries to see any entries about running and on International Women’s day it was 3 years since I completed...

Thanks to Yesletsgo for reminding me I searched my diaries to see any entries ab...

Wavy-chick28

Graduate•3 months ago

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Start week 6

I completed the last run of week 5 on Wednesday, 20 minutes, I never imagined I could do it. The last time I ran none stop for 20 minutes was in 2006 when I...

I completed the last run of week 5 on Wednesday, 20 minutes, I never imagined I ...

Fatboynotyetslim

•3 months ago

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new to the group

Hi all. After struggling for years with my weight I managed to lose 4 stone and finally felt happier with myself, but a few years ago I lost my best friend and...

Hi all. After struggling for years with my weight I managed to lose 4 stone and ...

Kandg120

•3 months ago

7 Replies

Acupuncture Questions

Hello everyone, Could you help me with a couple of acupuncture questions please? 1. Has anybody had acupuncture for achilles tendon problems and if so, did...

Hello everyone, Could you help me with a couple of acupuncture questions please...

Cherie65

Graduate•3 months ago

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pace/slow jogging

hi, new to c5k and will be doing w1r3. I keep reading lots about the benefits of slower running. I did R1 at what felt like a natural pace and felt fine....

hi, new to c5k and will be doing w1r3. I keep reading lots about the benefits of...

Neots73

•3 months ago

9 Replies

Managed to do W4 R2 this morning

I’m away at the weekend and knew today was my last chance for a little run. So off I went — a lovely morning cold but dry. 🤔🤔🤔🤭🤭🤭 I managed to complete...

I’m away at the weekend and knew today was my last chance for a little run. So o...

Scruff55

Graduate•3 months ago

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Just graduated...

..... And had to tell you how amazed I really am! 🙂 Running has never been my thing, so at week 1 I didn't think I'd make week 2, and I'm mega-chuffed now 😂....

..... And had to tell you how amazed I really am! 🙂 Running has never been my t...

RunByTheSea64

Graduate•3 months ago

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feeling old 😕

I posted a few days ago that I thought I had pulled my glute muscles whilst running. The pain has got much worse and I have today been to see a sports physio...

I posted a few days ago that I thought I had pulled my glute muscles whilst runn...

Willow5166

•3 months ago

5 Replies

What to expect

I have just completed W6R3. I see that from here on in it's all about blocks of running and am curious to know what to expect eg will 25 mins on W7R3 feel...

I have just completed W6R3. I see that from here on in it's all about blocks of ...

Gottamakechanges

Graduate•3 months ago

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week 4 ✅

Another run in the bag takes me to the end of Week 4. I’m so looking forward to Week5. Slight trepidation knowing what’s coming though - but I’ve done this a...

Another run in the bag takes me to the end of Week 4. I’m so looking forward to ...

Fionamags

Graduate•3 months ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2024

W8 R1 … Struggling!

W9R1👍

W5R3,Thanks for the support, todays the day

Aargh will it never end ?

Return postponed 🤦‍♀️🤧

Newbie - Should have wrapped up warm! Any tips? 😊

Woohoo w6r3

CATCH-up- CORNER...Week 2...Slip off the Running Shoes...and sit a while.

5 k Training Programme

I'm back!

Newbie

A walking revelation for running C25K

Day 1 and it was tough

First post ever i think;Bottled w5r3

Thank you for the wet weather running tips!

Not saved

IMPORTANT * PLEASE READ* YOUR ONLINE SAFETY

week 2 completed… still smiling!😁

Planning my return

W8R1, R2 & R3 in a week!

Runaversary 3 years

Start week 6

new to the group

Acupuncture Questions

pace/slow jogging

Managed to do W4 R2 this morning

Just graduated...

feeling old 😕

What to expect

week 4 ✅

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