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Slow running?

Hello I have completed the C25k twice - once with a friend who got the pacing from a friend by letter (yes long ago) and then in 2015. I ran too fast too...

Hello I have completed the C25k twice - once with a friend who got the pacing f...

Symi

Graduate•6 days ago

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6k run today

Have started running the Beyond C25K routines. My second go at the Stamina run I felt I could carry on running after the 40 minutes and hit the 6k distance....

Have started running the Beyond C25K routines. My second go at the Stamina run ...

GrandadM

Graduate•6 days ago

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Calf pain during Wk5r3

Hi, today I managed the 20 mins run, unbelievable and so pleased but my right calf just kept pulling. I did warm up, it’s taken all day for it to be a lot...

Hi, today I managed the 20 mins run, unbelievable and so pleased but my right ca...

Julienewrunner

•6 days ago

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week 6 run 1 completed 👍

Run 3 week 5 took me by surprise on Thursday as l thought it switched at week 6 but l did it and remembered that it then switched back to shorter runs so was...

Run 3 week 5 took me by surprise on Thursday as l thought it switched at week 6 ...

bunty25

•7 days ago

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Week 2 completed

Enjoyed the running today but on my second run, this massive Irish wolfhound appeared. I love dogs but this (I’m told it’s just a puppy!) ran up and planted...

Enjoyed the running today but on my second run, this massive Irish wolfhound app...

Phdgranny

Graduate•7 days ago

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I’ve lost my confidence 🙁

I wondered if anyone can advise please… I used to run couple times a week up until a year ago when I started getting knee pain on one leg only. After usual...

I wondered if anyone can advise please… I used to run couple times a week up u...

Bunny55

•7 days ago

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week 5 run 3 with a total hip replacemebt

Hello again I wasn’t sure I would ever run again following my hip replacement let alone run consistently for 20 minutes!!!!! I have a warm up and warm down...

Hello again I wasn’t sure I would ever run again following my hip replacement le...

RufSpk24

•7 days ago

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A funny thing happened on the way to the finish line (week 4 run 3 )

Good morning runners! Today I set about completing week 4, I have to be honest I didnt want to! Had to drag myself out of bed at 6am despite being awake at...

Good morning runners! Today I set about completing week 4, I have to be honest ...

Jericho2332

Graduate•7 days ago

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Week 4

HiI've just attempted week 4 for the 3rd time and just came finish it. This time was the worse yet. I've really enjoyed the other weeks. Don't think it...

HiI've just attempted week 4 for the 3rd time and just came finish it. This tim...

nuno250

•8 days ago

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WK2R3

My legs felt heavy to start with but felt I jogged a little bit better than before. Pace increased slightly and finished off with a long walk in the forest....

My legs felt heavy to start with but felt I jogged a little bit better than befo...

Troyskiuk01

•8 days ago

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1st Consolidation run done

So went out today to repeat w9r3 as my first consolidation run. I was joined by my OH which was an interesting experience as I've never run with a partner...

So went out today to repeat w9r3 as my first consolidation run. I was joined by...

scubasmiff

Graduate•8 days ago

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Week 2 run 3

So I went out this morning to do the last run of week 2 and BOOM it was absolutely horrid and I know why . I changed brand of trainers and they did not agree...

So I went out this morning to do the last run of week 2 and BOOM it was absolute...

HAPPYPLODDER18

•8 days ago

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Runkeeper instead of Nike

Had to laugh this morning. You may remember I said the other day that the Nike Run App was telling me I'd run 6k in half an hour, which I didn't believe....

Had to laugh this morning. You may remember I said the other day that the Nike ...

Pegix

Graduate•8 days ago

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W6 run 3 ✅

After being absolutely convinced I would never make it to 25 mins, I did it! 🎉 but I’m going at an absolute snails pace, anything faster and I feel like I...

After being absolutely convinced I would never make it to 25 mins, I did it! 🎉 ...

AHJ20204

•8 days ago

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Starting couch to 5K

Hi guys, does anyone know if it is okay to start couch to 5K when pregnant? I did complete it nearly a year ago but have taken a break since then. I will be...

Hi guys, does anyone know if it is okay to start couch to 5K when pregnant? I di...

LochNessMonzter

•8 days ago

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Stuck on week 5

Hi Everyone, I've been suffering with eating disorders and have been stuck on binge eating for 2 years. I've been running off and on, but I managed to get...

Hi Everyone, I've been suffering with eating disorders and have been stuck on...

Soulstar3496

•9 days ago

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Week 4 run 2

Well I nearly skipped today's run, got up early enough before work but just couldn't motivate myself out of the door. Ate at me all day at work knowing that I...

Well I nearly skipped today's run, got up early enough before work but just coul...

Jericho2332

Graduate•9 days ago

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Break the chain

After 3 days of spiralling down, feeling sorry for myself, and generally feeling down, I decided that ot doesn't matter that it's raining, I need to do it for...

After 3 days of spiralling down, feeling sorry for myself, and generally feeling...

IgaT

Graduate•9 days ago

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unlock acievement?

ive completed the C25K run 3 week 9. It suggests theres a video to unlock and new runs. It wont unlock. I dont know how to update an app so ive deleted it and...

ive completed the C25K run 3 week 9. It suggests theres a video to unlock and ne...

Bakedbybake

Graduate•9 days ago

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W2R2 done- getting there

When I woke up this morning, really didn’t feel like going out but if my old dragon of a PE teacher taught me anything, it was ‘Don’t give up’ I remember one...

When I woke up this morning, really didn’t feel like going out but if my old dra...

Phdgranny

Graduate•9 days ago

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Week 8 here goes

I am just starting week 8 so will be doing 28 minutes but I seem to be getting slower and can’t work out how I will get to 5k in 30 mins in the next 2 weeks -...

I am just starting week 8 so will be doing 28 minutes but I seem to be getting s...

Dexterunicorn

•9 days ago

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Hello! 👋 ..and how can I best build strength alongside the runs?

I’ve just found this group after starting Couch to 5k, I currently have one more run to complete week 4. I’ve never been able to get this far before and have...

I’ve just found this group after starting Couch to 5k, I currently have one more...

rbrom

•10 days ago

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Graduation! - Achievement unlocked!

Well 7 years after starting C25K I've finally graduated! (I know they say take it slow and steady but I'm sure 7 years is maybe too slow).. It was a beautiful...

Well 7 years after starting C25K I've finally graduated! (I know they say take i...

scubasmiff

Graduate•10 days ago

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After a couple of 'bad' runs, I have run for 30 minutes non-stop today!

As some of you may remember, I had a run in week 8 (last week) where I needed to walk while I drank some water and wipe the copious amount of sweat from my...

As some of you may remember, I had a run in week 8 (last week) where I needed t...

NickiCS

Graduate•10 days ago

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Soundtrack

Hi all,I recently restarted the C25K only to find that the app has had a massive update and lost all its music since I was last running. As a result I've...

Hi all,I recently restarted the C25K only to find that the app has had a massive...

WAIN1

•10 days ago

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NO C25K

Our son didn't do C25K, instead, as a running-hater, but former very-good-rower, decided to enter a 5K charity event. He started far more quickly that wise...

Our son didn't do C25K, instead, as a running-hater, but former very-good-rower,...

newbie-nick

Graduate•11 days ago

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Pap17 still here

The old mojo has gone a bit struggling to get out regularly now currently running once a month now. Not great but still mind over matter and running non-stop...

The old mojo has gone a bit struggling to get out regularly now currently runnin...

Papillon17

Graduate•11 days ago

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Rainy start to W2

I love running in the rain! W2R1, downpour, river through the woods but I loved it!

I love running in the rain! W2R1, downpour, river through the woods but I loved ...

Phdgranny

Graduate•11 days ago

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Hip pain

Hi I'm on week 6 which I've repeated after a month off however I've developed pain in my right outer hip. I don't feel it when running but I suffer afterwards....

Hi I'm on week 6 which I've repeated after a month off however I've developed pa...

Determined40

•11 days ago

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Week 7 Brick Wall

Hi, I've been doing the C25K for the first time. I'm a 48 year old male, Backstory.. In February 2023 I weighed in at 18.5 stone and joined Slimming World....

Hi, I've been doing the C25K for the first time. I'm a 48 year old male, Back...

sausageandchips

•12 days ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2024

Slow running?

6k run today

Calf pain during Wk5r3

week 6 run 1 completed 👍

Week 2 completed

I’ve lost my confidence 🙁

week 5 run 3 with a total hip replacemebt

A funny thing happened on the way to the finish line (week 4 run 3 )

Week 4

WK2R3

1st Consolidation run done

Week 2 run 3

Runkeeper instead of Nike

W6 run 3 ✅

Starting couch to 5K

Stuck on week 5

Week 4 run 2

Break the chain

unlock acievement?

W2R2 done- getting there

Week 8 here goes

Hello! 👋 ..and how can I best build strength alongside the runs?

Graduation! - Achievement unlocked!

After a couple of 'bad' runs, I have run for 30 minutes non-stop today!

Soundtrack

NO C25K

Pap17 still here

Rainy start to W2

Hip pain

Week 7 Brick Wall

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