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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 months ago

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Running niggles

I did my first ever C25K run on Saturday and I still ache?? What's that all about?? It's now Thursday, will it ever ease??I really want to get back on it, I'm...

I did my first ever C25K run on Saturday and I still ache?? What's that all abou...

Thefrugalfoodie

•6 months ago

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week 1

Just completed week 1 after graduating 4yrs ago!! Feels great to be doing it again 😀 I’ve started it with my daughter, who’s enjoying it too… just hope I can...

Just completed week 1 after graduating 4yrs ago!! Feels great to be doing it aga...

Basil_Cosmo

Graduate•7 months ago

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Adopted Jo Whiley

Hi, thanks for being there. I am writing because starting the c25k for the 4/5th time. I am unconfident in doing it and wishing I👍 had a running...

Hi, thanks for being there. I am writing because starting the c25k for the 4/5th...

Artfulmonk

•9 months ago

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Restarting week 1 - take 3!

Hi everyone. It's my third time restarting couch to 5k! Unfortunately I got covid at week 7 which knocked me off my stride for several weeks and am now only...

Hi everyone. It's my third time restarting couch to 5k! Unfortunately I got covi...

Irishgirlrunning23

•10 months ago

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Week 1 again!

Hi I've done c25k before couple of years back and have maintained on/off running since - the off has become more than the on in the last few months so I'm...

Hi I've done c25k before couple of years back and have maintained on/off running...

Wannarun1

•11 months ago

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Back again, starting again

Hello all, just popped back in as I have started doing C25K again 6 years after first doing it.That 1st time was a success and I had 2 lovely years of running...

Hello all, just popped back in as I have started doing C25K again 6 years after ...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•11 months ago

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Week 1 complete!

I've successfully completed week 1! So happy to have finally finished it. It took me three attempts to get this far, and I really appreciate all the kind words...

I've successfully completed week 1! So happy to have finally finished it. It too...

Irishgirlrunning23

•1 year ago

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Week 1 complete

Good morning/afternoon everyone, just giving an update that I have completed week 1, after a 6/7 month haitus from running I felt really good, looking forward...

Good morning/afternoon everyone, just giving an update that I have completed wee...

Mmcv96

Graduate•1 year ago

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How To Keep Going?

Hi everyone! I am planning to start my first Couch to 5k run on Tuesday morning! I’ve got Steve Cram on my side, my Spotify playlists are set up, my routes...

Hi everyone! I am planning to start my first Couch to 5k run on Tuesday morni...

MaudeChasen

•1 year ago

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started again!

Well I’ve been here before but I’m back again…week 1 run 1 done…dog still likes being my running buddy….

Well I’ve been here before but I’m back again…week 1 run 1 done…dog still likes ...

MandiV

•1 year ago

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Week 1 Run 1

I've completed the program twice (2010 and 2019) before gaining weight and falling off running. I'm back in better shape since 2022, having lost about 70 lbs,...

I've completed the program twice (2010 and 2019) before gaining weight and falli...

merph518

•1 year ago

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Here we go again

Here I am after a 4 year layoff. Did C25K back in 2014 (I think) and started doing Parkruns. (Even did four triathlons, but never again). Then, serious back...

Here I am after a 4 year layoff. Did C25K back in 2014 (I think) and started doi...

johnjc8

Graduate•2 years ago

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First run Week 1

Back again after quite a while. I hope I don’t get injured this time and my knees can resist. Good run to all

Back again after quite a while. I hope I don’t get injured this time and my kne...

Jorgging

•2 years ago

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So the challenge begins!

Today I finally went back to the gym after months of paying for it and not using it. I was very anxious and wasn’t sure what I was going to achieve but knew I...

Today I finally went back to the gym after months of paying for it and not using...

Love2snack

•2 years ago

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Couch to 5k the remix!

W1R1: Just started C25K again after a gap of 3 years with no running! I developed piriformis syndrome while training for my first (and only) half marathon, and...

W1R1: Just started C25K again after a gap of 3 years with no running! I develope...

MutleyShuffle

Graduate•2 years ago

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Day 1 Run 1

After a week procrastinating since downloading the app, I actually did it today. It was harder than I thought which shows just how unfit ive become but it was...

After a week procrastinating since downloading the app, I actually did it today....

KL77

•2 years ago

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Guess who's back? Back again, Katie's back, tell a friend 🏃‍♀️

How long has it been? Over a year possibly? Well here I am trying to get back into the groove (music pun madness in this post 👀) of C25K. I really enjoyed...

How long has it been? Over a year possibly? Well here I am trying to get bac...

C25Kate

•2 years ago

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Starting again

Sooo.. just completed run 2 from week 1. Long time coming for me to start jogging again. I had a lateral meniscus tear repaired last July . And was too scared...

Sooo.. just completed run 2 from week 1. Long time coming for me to start joggi...

Lollopinglola

•2 years ago

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Week 1 in the bag

Happy to report a successful first week ! Glad to be taking it slow as back has niggled but not worsened . Feel privileged to have Denise Lewis as a personal...

Happy to report a successful first week ! Glad to be taking it slow as back has ...

Andrino

Graduate•2 years ago

5 Replies

Run Buddy

I’ve just restarted the programme in an effort to improve my health and well-being. If any one wants to “join up” in chat to motivate and support each other if...

I’ve just restarted the programme in an effort to improve my health and well-bei...

Andrino

Graduate•2 years ago

6 Replies

Repeat week 1 or plow on?

I’ve just completed week 1 🥳 and I’m definitely enjoying the run part of the programme but I feel like my recovery could be better. By the time I’ve finished...

I’ve just completed week 1 🥳 and I’m definitely enjoying the run part of the pr...

IndieWriter

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Returning to running

Hi, so I’m back on C25K. I graduated about 5 years ago and progressed my running to doing Parkrun most Saturdays (I got my black T.shirt :-)). Also, I managed...

Hi, so I’m back on C25K. I graduated about 5 years ago and progressed my running...

shortlegs1

Graduate•3 years ago

8 Replies

Warming up and warming down questions

I started C25K about three years ago and gave up when I had what I think were shin splints - at least, whatever it was, it was very painful and I lost my...

I started C25K about three years ago and gave up when I had what I think were sh...

SipMiss

•3 years ago

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2nd time lucky 🤞

Well after suffering an inside knee injury at the start of week 3, I have restarted the programme back at week 1 after 3 weeks rest. I have been doing lots of...

Well after suffering an inside knee injury at the start of week 3, I have restar...

TinyRunningBear

Graduate•3 years ago

16 Replies

A New Start

Hey Everyone! Today, I am going to do my first run of my second attempt at C25K. Only made it halfway last year, but this time, I want to see it through to the...

Hey Everyone! Today, I am going to do my first run of my second attempt at C25K....

Reading_Sarah

•3 years ago

6 Replies

On Week 1 Suffering from terrible Stitches and Can’t progress

Hi! I’ve just started this c25k and I am really struggling and feeling like I will never get beyond week 1. I’ve repeated week 1 for the past 3 weeks (I have...

Hi! I’ve just started this c25k and I am really struggling and feeling like I wi...

HarveyClan2

•3 years ago

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W1R1 - Here we go again!

I have been overweight for most of my life until I was nagged into starting the C25K programme back in 2016. Having graduated, I would say that I was never...

I have been overweight for most of my life until I was nagged into starting the ...

hwr21

Graduate•3 years ago

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Day 1 done 1 day late

So I've just got in from week 1 run 1 after initially saying I would start yesterday. I made sure I had all the gear, music and buds at the ready so I had no...

So I've just got in from week 1 run 1 after initially saying I would start yeste...

KerryLou32

•3 years ago

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Week 1 with Parkinson’s

64 yrs old recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s.Have not exercised for 45yrs. Getting this has pushed me into doing something I detested…..RUNNING ! TBH a...

64 yrs old recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s.Have not exercised for 45yrs. Get...

Xisle

•3 years ago

4 Replies

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

Week 1 posts

Hello all - 71 years old and hoping to run!

Running niggles

week 1

Adopted Jo Whiley

Restarting week 1 - take 3!

Week 1 again!

Back again, starting again

Week 1 complete!

Week 1 complete

How To Keep Going?

started again!

Week 1 Run 1

Here we go again

First run Week 1

So the challenge begins!

Couch to 5k the remix!

Day 1 Run 1

Guess who's back? Back again, Katie's back, tell a friend 🏃‍♀️

Starting again

Week 1 in the bag

Run Buddy

Repeat week 1 or plow on?

Returning to running

Warming up and warming down questions

2nd time lucky 🤞

A New Start

On Week 1 Suffering from terrible Stitches and Can’t progress

W1R1 - Here we go again!

Day 1 done 1 day late

Week 1 with Parkinson’s

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

Week 1 posts

Hello all - 71 years old and hoping to run!

Running niggles

week 1

Adopted Jo Whiley

Restarting week 1 - take 3!

Week 1 again!

Back again, starting again

Week 1 complete!

Week 1 complete

How To Keep Going?

started again!

Week 1 Run 1

Here we go again

First run Week 1

So the challenge begins!

Couch to 5k the remix!

Day 1 Run 1

﻿Guess who's back? Back again, Katie's back, tell a friend 🏃‍♀️

Starting again

Week 1 in the bag

Run Buddy

Repeat week 1 or plow on?

Returning to running

Warming up and warming down questions

2nd time lucky 🤞

A New Start

On Week 1 Suffering from terrible Stitches and Can’t progress

W1R1 - Here we go again!

Day 1 done 1 day late

Week 1 with Parkinson’s

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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Archive

Guess who's back? Back again, Katie's back, tell a friend 🏃‍♀️