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How can breathing be so difficult? (C25k+ Speed)

Ok, so this evenings run was never going to be my best ever. Hungry, and absolutely exhausted after two very busy days at work. But I went out anyway,...

Ok, so this evenings run was never going to be my best ever. Hungry, and absolut...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hamstring injury

I have just completed my first 5k, unfortunately I now have a pulled hamstring that is really sore and throbbing, how long will it be before I can run again ?...

I have just completed my first 5k, unfortunately I now have a pulled hamstring t...

Daisical

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R1 - with the husband along too

Did W8R1 this morning and my husband came along for the first time too :) on my app, this was the first run with no 30 second rest intervals - just 25 mins...

Did W8R1 this morning and my husband came along for the first time too :) on my ...

Ajtarbotton

•7 years ago

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Finally!!

Finally I have moved onto Week 6 and completed run 2 today Iam not finding it any easier!! bt determined to continue ! I WILL GRADUATE one day!!

Finally I have moved onto Week 6 and completed run 2 today Iam not finding it an...

sarahspain

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R1 nearly beat me

After the lovely 20 minute run of W5 I didn't like the intervals at all! It was like I had concrete shoes on and getting into a good breathing rhythm was...

After the lovely 20 minute run of W5 I didn't like the intervals at all! It was ...

Carolinemcd

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk6 day 1

Wow I found today incredibly hard....don't know wether it's because my legs hadn't rested enough or because it went back to walking and running.....hope I find...

Wow I found today incredibly hard....don't know wether it's because my legs hadn...

karenk72

Graduate•7 years ago

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start of week 2

Hello i decided to start the couch to 5k after a recommendation from another site. anyway i currently weight about 17.5 stone and also dont own any running...

Hello i decided to start the couch to 5k after a recommendation from another sit...

mixindave

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 done!

Well I've been dreading it since I started but today was the day. I took everyone's advice and set off nice and slow and it was fine! I actually found it...

Well I've been dreading it since I started but today was the day. I took everyon...

keirah

•7 years ago

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Running up that hill....

Right, I thought it was about time I had a go at hills, so this morning I formulated my plan of action for my own personal introduction to them. You know, it's...

Right, I thought it was about time I had a go at hills, so this morning I formul...

AlbertRoss

Graduate•7 years ago

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Keep Mooving

I bought a Moov on impulse last December. It looks rather like a watch but with a pill-like processor where the watch itself would be. It works with a number...

I bought a Moov on impulse last December. It looks rather like a watch but with ...

Austen304

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Stick and flick gives me the pip: dog owners

I noticed on the BBC website that an MP is calling on people *not* to bag their dog poo but to use the stick and flick technique (which the Forestry Commission...

I noticed on the BBC website that an MP is calling on people *not* to bag their ...

GoogleMe

Graduate•7 years ago

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Beep beep

..Just call me 'Road Runner'. Who'd believe it wk 8 day 1.. I actually did it..God I was scared but hell yes I ran 28 mins..beep beep zoom over n out.

..Just call me 'Road Runner'. Who'd believe it wk 8 day 1.. I actually did it..G...

Kimscholey

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Just completed run 3 week 6 a whole 25 minutes non stop now i feel like a runner feeling good

Just completed run 3 week 6 a whole 25 minutes non stop now i feel like a runner...

Dianespedding

•7 years ago

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Running and Jumping

I woke up this morning, and felt that my running mojo had deserted me. Now, with all the 'Real Life' stress monsters having me jump through so many hoops that...

I woke up this morning, and felt that my running mojo had deserted me. Now, with...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•7 years ago

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2nd time graduate..

It's been a while since I posted following a really sad year in which I lost a few family members including my husband who I miss terribly each and every day....

It's been a while since I posted following a really sad year in which I lost a f...

CaminoPilgrim

Graduate•7 years ago

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Slinky's starting c25k again at w5 tomorrow

Yes, she's very confident, so will start at w5r1, I'll be with her at our local flat tarmac route...😊

Yes, she's very confident, so will start at w5r1, I'll be with her at our local ...

davelinks

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back to week 1

Starting again after illness and injury stopped me in week 2 last time. Really enjoyed it last time - not so much this but hoping to get better and try and...

Starting again after illness and injury stopped me in week 2 last time. Really e...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Finally finished W4!

After doing it for maybe the 5th or 6th time. Plantar fasciitis tripped me up, then I tried again before I was ready and now, finally, I've reached the end of...

After doing it for maybe the 5th or 6th time. Plantar fasciitis tripped me up, t...

sophistikitty

Graduate•7 years ago

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Apologies

Firstly I need to apologise because I am probably going to be a real pain in the posterior this week... ...I just completed W5R1 & I am BUZZING!!!! I really...

Firstly I need to apologise because I am probably going to be a real pain in the...

slowpoke_annie

Graduate•7 years ago

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seeking professionbal advice

i am new here and 70-y-o and weighs185 lbs. kindly pls advise what's optimal time for walking 5km. many tks.

i am new here and 70-y-o and weighs185 lbs. kindly pls advise what's optimal ti...

rayao

•7 years ago

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Need support

Planning stopping tomorrow,but for some reason I'm scared. I'm a keen runner but obviously struggle with my breathing. I'm 46 and now is the time for me.

Planning stopping tomorrow,but for some reason I'm scared. I'm a keen runner but...

Stevo1970

•7 years ago

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Back at W1R1

After a bad Achilles injury I am back starting the programme again as part of my rehabilitation. I was really worried but no twinges and now I am back home I...

After a bad Achilles injury I am back starting the programme again as part of my...

Srr47

•7 years ago

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W9R3 done!! Just need that good luck elsewhere too...

I did it! Just did my final 30 minute run. It was hard - my hardest run for a while, actually, with a stitch suddenly rearing its head and very sore calves. I...

I did it! Just did my final 30 minute run. It was hard - my hardest run for a wh...

optimisticoxford

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting again!

Starting again with week 1! I got to week 4 last year and stopped due to very painful shin splints then never went back! This time I have invested in some good...

Starting again with week 1! I got to week 4 last year and stopped due to very pa...

Lucye92

•7 years ago

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W9R1 Good run bad day

Hello all I run 30 minutes today, I don't even remember it. I'm going through some stuff lately and today my mind was so full of things I did it almost...

Hello all I run 30 minutes today, I don't even remember it. I'm going through so...

yaskas

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Ju-Ju's adventures in running

Hi everyone.... I had a Ju-Ju mini event at the weekend. I ran 30 miles over 3 days on the beach at my mums and on the Cornish coastal footpath. It was so...

Hi everyone.... I had a Ju-Ju mini event at the weekend. I ran 30 miles over 3 d...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 done...advice and calf stretch recommendations please

So I used to run 10-15k as a teenager...stopped age 21 when I had my first daughter, then 2 more children followed and haven't run since (eldest is now now...

So I used to run 10-15k as a teenager...stopped age 21 when I had my first daugh...

MrsQ

Graduate•7 years ago

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Well that's week 1 down

Now for a couple days rest. Getting a reoccurring bruising pain in left side of my left foot.

Now for a couple days rest. Getting a reoccurring bruising pain in left side of ...

Rickne

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6.

Hope you had a great run Ched. Look forward to your post! 😄 😄

Hidden

•7 years ago

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I did it! I did it! Completed W6.

Well according to Laura I am now a runner. Well I managed to run 25 minutes without stopping ! I took it nice and steady and though parts of the run...

Well according to Laura I am now a runner. Well I managed to run 25 minutes with...

Hidden

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2017

How can breathing be so difficult? (C25k+ Speed)

Hamstring injury

W8R1 - with the husband along too

Finally!!

W6R1 nearly beat me

Wk6 day 1

start of week 2

Week 5 run 3 done!

Running up that hill....

Keep Mooving

Stick and flick gives me the pip: dog owners

Beep beep

Week 6 run 3

Running and Jumping

2nd time graduate..

Slinky's starting c25k again at w5 tomorrow

Back to week 1

Finally finished W4!

Apologies

seeking professionbal advice

Need support

Back at W1R1

W9R3 done!! Just need that good luck elsewhere too...

Starting again!

W9R1 Good run bad day

Ju-Ju's adventures in running

Week 1 done...advice and calf stretch recommendations please

Well that's week 1 down

W6.

I did it! I did it! Completed W6.

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