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Still stuck

Got up to week 7 run 1 and knees went, had a gait analysis and got proper running shoes but nearly a week later knees still hurt, it’s wearing off a little but...

Got up to week 7 run 1 and knees went, had a gait analysis and got proper runnin...

JW001

Graduate•5 years ago

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If apps not working try downloading the old version. It works !!!!! Yippee! !!!!

Download old version

Hola2

•5 years ago

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Breathing!!

I did w3r1 today - I was dreading it but it seems manageable. I just can’t seem to get my breathing in any sort of rhythm...any suggestions?

I did w3r1 today - I was dreading it but it seems manageable. I just can’t seem...

Scaredycatrunner

•5 years ago

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What's the best running app

I have a android phone which is the best running app to use with GPS. Free of charge aswell?

I have a android phone which is the best running app to use with GPS. Free of ch...

Suzi73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Kilomarathon

Kilomarathon, I hadn't heard of that upto now, its apparently 26.2 kilometers rather than the normal 26.2 miles. Edinburgh has one and no doubt other places...

Kilomarathon, I hadn't heard of that upto now, its apparently 26.2 kilometers ra...

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

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Positive way to finish the week

Wk4 run 1 done - two days later than planned due to generally feeling too knackered to run after work. Despite the colder weather I forced myself out. Took it...

Wk4 run 1 done - two days later than planned due to generally feeling too knacke...

Rachelcanrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bluetooth headphone recommendations

Anybody able to recommend some good (affordable) wireless headphones please. I got a cheap pair and although they work fine with my music they are terrible...

Anybody able to recommend some good (affordable) wireless headphones please. I g...

Hbb1502

Graduate•5 years ago

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FINISHING LINE!

Week eight done. Not sure if it was the tail wind , but it felt a little bit quicker than the previous two jogs. After eight weeks i feel as though I'm getting...

Week eight done. Not sure if it was the tail wind , but it felt a little bit qui...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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First run without Laura

I forgot to put my watch on and my headphones died half way round BUT I just ran my usual route and was my best run to date - even felt like I could keep going...

I forgot to put my watch on and my headphones died half way round BUT I just ran...

Meh204

Graduate•5 years ago

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hoping the app will help

Hi, new here, I have had a bypass and struggling to est proper and to exercise, hoping 5k app will help

Hi, new here, I have had a bypass and struggling to est proper and to exercise, ...

Wayner1d

•5 years ago

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W9R3 🏆

🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️💪I'm feeling pretty chuffed right now C25k completed just in time for my 1st 5k charity race on Sunday. Haven't done a race since school 38yrs ago...

🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️💪I'm feeling pretty chuffed right now C25k completed just in time for...

Pidgypoos

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3r1

After loving the first 2 weeks I was a little nervous about week 3 with two 3 minute runs... but I've just done run 1... and not only did I do all the runs, I...

After loving the first 2 weeks I was a little nervous about week 3 with two 3 mi...

Thegirlcandoit

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3

Well I look like a squashed tomato, I feel like one too... but I did it! I kept on to the bitter end. It was a slow one compared to runs I’ve done before but...

Well I look like a squashed tomato, I feel like one too... but I did it! I kept...

Rosiepug

Graduate•5 years ago

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Warp shuffle And away we go.

So my gait was even and my budget was £50. So I got these which were recommended by the shop from where I had my gait analysis done. Tomorrow we start week 5....

So my gait was even and my budget was £50. So I got these which were recommended...

Mullinz

Graduate•5 years ago

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This is brilliant!!!

Reached the end of Week 5.... sooooo pleased with this programme! I've never run in my life (except away from school games) and thought I just couldn't. I...

Reached the end of Week 5.... sooooo pleased with this programme! I've never r...

Arrabida

Graduate•5 years ago

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Introduction

Hi, I'm into week 4 and surprisingly enjoying the new adventure. I'm 60 this year and after running around after my granddaughter I realised I needed to get...

Hi, I'm into week 4 and surprisingly enjoying the new adventure. I'm 60 this yea...

Am_i_really_running

Graduate•5 years ago

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Beginner

Hi all I'm new to this running, I'm 60 this year and I've lost 5.5 stone over a couple of years and found I have more energy now , my job is a multi-drop...

Hi all I'm new to this running, I'm 60 this year and I've lost 5.5 stone over a...

Driverphil

•5 years ago

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Just finished W3R3 😉🏃‍♀️

Just finished week 3 and I’m very pleased with myself as I wasn’t exhausted at the end bonus it’s shows my endurance is improving 🏃‍♀️😉 bring on week 4

Just finished week 3 and I’m very pleased with myself as I wasn’t exhausted at t...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

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Grinning from ear to ear!

I’ve only gone and done it! W9r3 done! I can’t stop grinning, I am so proud of myself! If I, an overweight, middle aged woman, can do it anyone can! Thank you...

I’ve only gone and done it! W9r3 done! I can’t stop grinning, I am so proud of ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week3 Run3 Completed

Hello all, Just back from my last run of week 3 and enjoyed that. I slowed the pace down and managed it legs got heavy at end of the last 3 minutes. I did the...

Hello all, Just back from my last run of week 3 and enjoyed that. I slowed the ...

Daznvern

Graduate•5 years ago

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Early morning runners - What do you eat/drink before an early morning run? 🍌🍳🥣

I've been running mid-morning, but would like to try running earlier next week so an early run becomes part of my routine. I know I won't be able to run on an...

I've been running mid-morning, but would like to try running earlier next week s...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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GPS watch advice needed

Hi all, thinking of getting watch wondered what others are using? Specifically I would like to be able to display speed and distance on the main display, any...

Hi all, thinking of getting watch wondered what others are using? Specifically I...

Neilix1971

•5 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Dragged myself out of bed at 7.30am and went to the park for week 1 run 2. It was tough and a bit painful but I did it! I’ll be honest, I’m not sure how I’m...

Dragged myself out of bed at 7.30am and went to the park for week 1 run 2. It wa...

Hbb1502

Graduate•5 years ago

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Water etc

Thanks for advice everyone, I'll stick to drinking before & after & look at a belt maybe for longer runs.

Thanks for advice everyone, I'll stick to drinking before & after & look at a be...

Timeoff

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 run - ok to skip some runs and jump to next level?

I am just in my week 1 , just completed today run 3 and I am find this very difficult but I joined in June 1st for a 5K rave and I am not going to have time...

I am just in my week 1 , just completed today run 3 and I am find this very diff...

I_can

•5 years ago

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Running twice a day - advice

Hello you lovely lot.... quick question... I am due to complete consolidation run 3 tomorrow after graduating last Saturday. My sister is starting C25K and I...

Hello you lovely lot.... quick question... I am due to complete consolidation ru...

JellyJac

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R3 finished! 😊

After an unsuccessful first attempt at week 8 I wasn't sure I could do it. Gave it a second go and I finished 3 x 28 min runs this week. Feeling great and...

After an unsuccessful first attempt at week 8 I wasn't sure I could do it. Gave ...

Neadog

Graduate•5 years ago

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New shoes first outing 😀

I am pleased to report that my new shoes are very comfy 👍. Short run in the woods. Found the inclines hard work though and I was puffing rather a lot - phew!...

I am pleased to report that my new shoes are very comfy 👍. Short run in the woo...

skysue16

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3 done!

This was fine yesterday and left me feeling serene. Roll on week 7!

Runs

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3

Finished week 7 Went 2 miles total including warm up and down Still astonished that I can go 25 minutes straight Onwards.....

Finished week 7 Went 2 miles total including warm up and down Still astonished ...

Gebbgebb

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Still stuck

If apps not working try downloading the old version. It works !!!!! Yippee! !!!!

Breathing!!

What's the best running app

Kilomarathon

Positive way to finish the week

Bluetooth headphone recommendations

FINISHING LINE!

First run without Laura

hoping the app will help

W9R3 🏆

W3r1

W6R3

Warp shuffle And away we go.

This is brilliant!!!

Introduction

Beginner

Just finished W3R3 😉🏃‍♀️

Grinning from ear to ear!

Week3 Run3 Completed

Early morning runners - What do you eat/drink before an early morning run? 🍌🍳🥣

GPS watch advice needed

Week 1 run 2

Water etc

Week 1 run - ok to skip some runs and jump to next level?

Running twice a day - advice

W8R3 finished! 😊

New shoes first outing 😀

W6R3 done!

W7R3

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