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Leg/calf pain?

I've been doing CT5K for a while now. Had some set backs but I'm finally at week 6, about to head into run three. But I'm still having a lot of leg muscle...

I've been doing CT5K for a while now. Had some set backs but I'm finally at week...

GreenDogma13

•19 minutes ago

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Fish, chips and mushy peas!

So after 10 weeks I finished the program at 6.00 this morning🥳 It was the most wonderful morning and felt so good I decided to slow it right down after the...

So after 10 weeks I finished the program at 6.00 this morning🥳 It was the most...

Spiritoffire

•34 minutes ago

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advice

Completed Week 8 run 2 Pace consistent around 7.2 km/m can’t see how a further 2 mins of running is going to get me to 5 k unless I really pick up my pace

Completed Week 8 run 2 Pace consistent around 7.2 km/m can’t see how a furthe...

Broc-o-lover

•22 hours ago

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C25K completed 😁

Finished W9R3 - woohoo 🙌🥳 Aged 58, haven’t run since school in 1982. Just followed the programme (mostly!j - it works! Biggest issue has been remembering to...

Finished W9R3 - woohoo 🙌🥳 Aged 58, haven’t run since school in 1982. Just fol...

Xedweb

•23 hours ago

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Running through grief, making changes and finally reached 1 hour!

I lost my amazing, wonderful Dad in March. He was almost 97, and the best person I have ever known. I miss him every day, but have managed to get back into...

I lost my amazing, wonderful Dad in March. He was almost 97, and the best person...

swim63

Graduate•2 days ago

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One more to go?

W9R2 (actually week 10 for me!) and decided to change route. The first half was pretty much all downhill and went off like Skippy the bush kangaroo and...

W9R2 (actually week 10 for me!) and decided to change route. The first half was...

Spiritoffire

•2 days ago

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End of Week 4

Good songs to run to: - Love Me Do, The Beatles - Twist and Shout, The Beatles (reminded me of Weston-super-Mare, July 1963) - Shiny Happy People, REM - I...

Good songs to run to: - Love Me Do, The Beatles - Twist and Shout, The Beatles...

GrandadM

•3 days ago

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Wk 6 run 2 - I can’t get past it

Having completed Wk 5 runs - including the 20 mins of Wk 5, I was eager to get Wk 6 under my belt. But, I have had a muscle strain every time I try to run for...

Having completed Wk 5 runs - including the 20 mins of Wk 5, I was eager to get W...

Ramrover

•3 days ago

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week 9 begins

well I’m here again, week 9, Day 1. I’ll complete this and then keep my running going this time. Have some weight to loose.

well I’m here again, week 9, Day 1. I’ll complete this and then keep my running...

Volkswarren1

•3 days ago

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Final week ?

W9R1 completed at 6.00am! Right calf was pretty tight again after 5 mins but kept going. Hopefully good for Wednesday run and ‘final’ 30 mins on Friday....

W9R1 completed at 6.00am! Right calf was pretty tight again after 5 mins but ke...

Spiritoffire

•4 days ago

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starting C25k

I have tried c25k twice before but not completed! Is 55 too old? Would walking be better? any advice much appreciated!

I have tried c25k twice before but not completed! Is 55 too old? Would walking ...

Clah12

•4 days ago

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Week 5, Run 3

Hi All,I started couch to 5k at the beginning of April. I could not run at all, so I am really pleased with myself for getting to week 5. I did run 2 of week 5...

Hi All,I started couch to 5k at the beginning of April. I could not run at all, ...

Do-Lally-Girl

•5 days ago

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B210k week4 run1

I dreading running this morning after my foot injury but strangely that wasn’t the problem!! It was the OTHER leg that played me up. It felt like a lump of...

I dreading running this morning after my foot injury but strangely that wasn’t t...

limberlou

Graduate•5 days ago

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Hello all - 71 years old and hoping to run!

Hello all I did Couch to 5k 5 when I was in my mid-60s and loved it. I got to 5k easily and ran 2-3 times a week for about 2 years and lost a stone of weight...

Hello all I did Couch to 5k 5 when I was in my mid-60s and loved it. I got to 5...

Handloomweaver

•5 days ago

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Andibaby

54 years young going through mid life spread…. What is that all about? Day 3 of no sugar feeling really tired but this is definitely something that I need to...

54 years young going through mid life spread…. What is that all about? Day 3 of...

Andibaby

•5 days ago

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we did it

week 5 - 20 minutes Whew

Strangethings

Graduate•5 days ago

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seasonal, 40+ hormonal runner back again!

Hi, this is my 3rd time doing the c25k - 3rd year running - Ive been lucky to complete each time and although very slow I do get to 5k, normally finishing the...

Hi, this is my 3rd time doing the c25k - 3rd year running - Ive been lucky to co...

MoaningMyrtle24

•6 days ago

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W2R2 today

After 2 cataract surgeries am back to it after quite a long break. Wish fitness came back as fast as it goes! Puff puffin my way back

After 2 cataract surgeries am back to it after quite a long break. Wish fitness ...

JuJogger

Graduate•6 days ago

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CATCH-up-CORNER... WEEK 3... Everyone welcome... so COME ON IN !

Good morning wonderful running folk...! Here I am... again.. and I hope. some of you! The cushions are plumped up and the snacks are here too. Some healthy,...

Good morning wonderful running folk...! Here I am... again.. and I hope. some o...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 days ago

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tonight’s ran

So tonight’s run was very much a run walk! We started at the school we run a plan route which was to do a big loop down into Town to the castle and back up to...

So tonight’s run was very much a run walk! We started at the school we run a pla...

BGood

•8 days ago

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Guided runs

This is probably a mad question but who put together the couch to 5K program? It's a great program, I've done it from the beginning a few times. Could the...

This is probably a mad question but who put together the couch to 5K program? It...

Oldwoman65

Graduate•8 days ago

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a blustery day!!

I ran week 3 run 3 today - 3 x 17 mins with 1 min recovery walks. The first half was lightly interspersed with rain but not too heavy and it didn’t seem too...

I ran week 3 run 3 today - 3 x 17 mins with 1 min recovery walks. The first half...

limberlou

Graduate•8 days ago

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Runny Nose

Does anyone else get a runny nose when they are running? In February, I blamed it on the cold. In Spring, I blamed it on the pollen. Now, I'm not sure...

Does anyone else get a runny nose when they are running? In February, I blame...

drl212

Graduate•8 days ago

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Promenade Running

On a short holiday on the coast. So nice to run down the promenade with Jo Whiley and Bruce Springsteen. Just wish my name was Wendy. #BornToRun

On a short holiday on the coast. So nice to run down the promenade with Jo Whil...

GrandadM

•8 days ago

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Busy busy track and a fall☹️

What an eventful run this morning was. As my road into the village is currently closed due to roadworks in the village I decided to run out of the village on...

What an eventful run this morning was. As my road into the village is currently...

Scruff55

Graduate•8 days ago

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To eat or not to eat?

Good morning everyone I was just wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on eating before or after a run. I’ve always ran on an empty stomach but am struggling...

Good morning everyone I was just wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on eatin...

Wannaberunner20

•8 days ago

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🏃‍♀️Week 6…How was it for you?🏃

This is one of those weeks that people ask about all the time! We got so many posts from people who wonder whether they’re the only one who struggled that I...

This is one of those weeks that people ask about all the time! We got so many p...

MissUnderstanding

Administrator•8 days ago

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Chi running

Hello, I recently came across a book titled Chi Running. I haven't heard of this but wondered if anyone has tried it.Thank you

Hello, I recently came across a book titled Chi Running. I haven't heard of thi...

Stellarstar

Graduate•8 days ago

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4 weeks of jogging ran my first 10k on sunday

I have never run or jogged in my life downloaded the app 4 weeks ago I’m up to week 8 on the app I jogged my first official 10k on Sunday in 1h5 min 3 weeks...

I have never run or jogged in my life downloaded the app 4 weeks ago I’m up to w...

Johngilli200

•9 days ago

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Week 5 into 6

Good afternoon all. This is my first post here so be gentle! I was wondering if anyone struggled with run 1 of week 6? For some reason I'm finding this hard...

Good afternoon all. This is my first post here so be gentle! I was wondering if ...

Am-I-a-runner-yet

•9 days ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2024

Leg/calf pain?

Fish, chips and mushy peas!

advice

C25K completed 😁

Running through grief, making changes and finally reached 1 hour!

One more to go?

End of Week 4

Wk 6 run 2 - I can’t get past it

week 9 begins

Final week ?

starting C25k

Week 5, Run 3

B210k week4 run1

Hello all - 71 years old and hoping to run!

Andibaby

we did it

seasonal, 40+ hormonal runner back again!

W2R2 today

CATCH-up-CORNER... WEEK 3... Everyone welcome... so COME ON IN !

tonight’s ran

Guided runs

a blustery day!!

Runny Nose

Promenade Running

Busy busy track and a fall☹️

To eat or not to eat?

🏃‍♀️Week 6…How was it for you?🏃

Chi running

4 weeks of jogging ran my first 10k on sunday

Week 5 into 6

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