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Seem to be cold an hour after a run

I’m wondering if this is a thing. I have only just started this week - done 2 runs and on returning home, after showering, dressing etc I start to feel quite...

I’m wondering if this is a thing. I have only just started this week - done 2 ru...

JaniceG68

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 - it was easier!

I’m so pleased I started this. I completed my second run today and found it slightly easier than the first. I seemed to get back quicker - wasn’t a conscious...

I’m so pleased I started this. I completed my second run today and found it slig...

JaniceG68

Graduate•5 years ago

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Should I run with a cold?

Is this a silly question? I just don't really want to fail my W8R2 - has anyone had experience of running while snotty and coughing? PB

Is this a silly question? I just don't really want to fail my W8R2 - has anyone ...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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Wk6 Run2

That’s that in the Bank, now weekend off and going for the big 25 mins on Monday, wish me luck, this app is the best never thought I’d be running so easily in...

That’s that in the Bank, now weekend off and going for the big 25 mins on Monday...

Gingeral57

Graduate•5 years ago

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Beautiful morning run wk3r2

Cant I'm saying the words beautiful and run in the same sentence, I am by no means a "comfortable" runner yet, definitely never easy, but 100% getting easier....

Cant I'm saying the words beautiful and run in the same sentence, I am by no mea...

Trying83

Graduate•5 years ago

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Jog On !

I’ve just completed Consolidation Run 8 (Wk 3) this morning and what a gorgeous start to the day...the run was not a great one but got out and did it ! Today...

I’ve just completed Consolidation Run 8 (Wk 3) this morning and what a gorgeous ...

RunRunRun13

Graduate•5 years ago

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Oh what a beautiful morning!

Thought I’d share a photo of my new route this morning. I’m lucky enough to run here all the time. Part of the fun is deciding which path to take. Definitely...

Thought I’d share a photo of my new route this morning. I’m lucky enough to run ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Aiming for 10k

Hi everyone. I graduated the Couch 2 5k program in mid-February and having consolidated for a few weeks, I now run 5.1km in 35 minutes. I've been doing this...

Hi everyone. I graduated the Couch 2 5k program in mid-February and having cons...

driver08uk

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 Done :)

I have just completed week 4 and , what a jump from week 3. I am 48 and about 19KG the wrong side of 100Kg, 3 weeks ago I was 7kg heavier. I am just looking...

I have just completed week 4 and , what a jump from week 3. I am 48 and about 19...

Gingechef

•5 years ago

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Plantar fasciitis

I'm gutted I've been diagnosed as having plantar fasciitis. The doctor told me not to stop the C25K but go back a few weeks and build up even more slowly....

I'm gutted I've been diagnosed as having plantar fasciitis. The doctor told me n...

Nonrunnerep

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Water Carrying & General Kit

I've just finished W7 (astonishing) & am thinking I should probably be taking water with me. At the moment I've just got keys & a phone with me on a run & I've...

I've just finished W7 (astonishing) & am thinking I should probably be taking wa...

Timeoff

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 in the bag

Just completed week 2 and I’m feeling a real sense of achievement already. My legs felt tiered and heavy towards the end but my breathing is much more...

Just completed week 2 and I’m feeling a real sense of achievement already. My le...

Chazz1102

•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 3 - First (semi) Fail

Still jetlagged and with an already achey calf I set out on this mornings treadmill run with a little apprehension. Was doing OK until the final 5 minute run...

Still jetlagged and with an already achey calf I set out on this mornings treadm...

Moz2407

Graduate•5 years ago

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My breathing is still my biggest issue

I may have graduated some weeks back however I am still finding most of my runs difficult because I'm not able to breathe properly. Some days I'm absolutely...

I may have graduated some weeks back however I am still finding most of my runs ...

geb6o8

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

Pace

Hi everyone not posted here for a little while but I figured I’d share something with you all. As, hopefully, we all know, stats don’t matter and C25K is all...

Hi everyone not posted here for a little while but I figured I’d share something...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•5 years ago

20 Replies

Feeling proud!

Week 2 completed! Never thought I’d get this far. It’s a beautiful morning and was a joy to be out so early.

Week 2 completed! Never thought I’d get this far. It’s a beautiful morning and w...

Astonechat

Graduate•5 years ago

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Only 4 more runs until I throw my C25K mortar board in the air! What's next...?

Well if you'd told me at the end of January that I'd be running 28 mins non stop (and enjoying it!) I probably would have laughed in your face - in between...

Well if you'd told me at the end of January that I'd be running 28 mins non stop...

Mowax

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R2 complete

I’ve completed W7R2 this morning and I’m finding it takes me about 10 minutes to settle breathing, then my legs start hurting and feeling heavy for the...

I’ve completed W7R2 this morning and I’m finding it takes me about 10 minutes to...

BionicB

•5 years ago

3 Replies

2nd time around w1r1

I completed the app in July 2018. I had to give up running in October 2018, due to knee injury and other issues. Well I've finally had the all clear from...

I completed the app in July 2018. I had to give up running in October 2018, due ...

Suzi73

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Where's the annoying music?

Hi all I recently re-downloaded the C25K app after 4 years of not running but it no longer has the annoying music & however bad it is, it's better than running...

Hi all I recently re-downloaded the C25K app after 4 years of not running but it...

LA17YJO

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Hoping I can do this !

Just completed week one, found it tough ! I am going to do it again before going on to wk 2, for some reason I find the middle run really hard ! I haven’t run...

Just completed week one, found it tough ! I am going to do it again before going...

Mariabev

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Still on graduation run 1

Went out last Tuesday for my first graduation run which went well (3.05 km in 30 minutes) my best so far! Then succumbed to a sickness bug - 2 days laid up, no...

Went out last Tuesday for my first graduation run which went well (3.05 km in 30...

Hidden

•5 years ago

2 Replies

should be graduating today...

Today is the day I should be doing W9R3. The last three runs have been difficult with legs feeling like lead and no enjoyment, just sheer determination and...

Today is the day I should be doing W9R3. The last three runs have been difficult...

lizzierunning

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Week 5 run 3

Hi, I’m really enjoying doing the couch to 5k app. If anyone knew me there would never expect to see me run! As I never even knew how to run! Lol. I’m now on...

Hi, I’m really enjoying doing the couch to 5k app. If anyone knew me there would...

Kyliem

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

So slow

Help. Just completed a 25 minute run and it went well. First 15 minutes felt tough, but the last 10 were ok and I recovered almost immediately when I stopped....

Help. Just completed a 25 minute run and it went well. First 15 minutes felt tou...

Greysurfer

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Sore foot

Started a few weeks ago and got to week 4 but hurt my achilies. Got it strapped and rested for three weeks. Bought super expensive new trainers and started...

Started a few weeks ago and got to week 4 but hurt my achilies. Got it strapped ...

Halfcut

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Tunes

Anyone got any banging tune recommendations for a slow jog pace?? Always looking to add to the spotify playlist!

Anyone got any banging tune recommendations for a slow jog pace?? Always looking...

PlodLife

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

I’m so good at doing what I’m told :)

Just finished my w3R2 on C25K. After taking seriously the advise I’ve got here, I went down to 0 gradient, 6.5kph walking speed and 9.5kph running speed....

Just finished my w3R2 on C25K. After taking seriously the advise I’ve got here, ...

Tony1978

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run 3 week 5 done !,

Just back from doing this run, it’s a hill morning too, so I was delighted to get to the top and just be able to keep going. I can remember week 1 Run 3 on...

Just back from doing this run, it’s a hill morning too, so I was delighted to ge...

Myzinnyboy

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

I DID IT!

That's it then! Wk9 R3 completed!! Its not been an easy journey, but I kept going and can now run for 30 mins without stopping. Some that 9 weeks ago I'd...

That's it then! Wk9 R3 completed!! Its not been an easy journey, but I kept go...

Shabrynco

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Seem to be cold an hour after a run

Week 1 Run 2 - it was easier!

Should I run with a cold?

Wk6 Run2

Beautiful morning run wk3r2

Jog On !

Oh what a beautiful morning!

Aiming for 10k

Week 4 Done :)

Plantar fasciitis

Water Carrying & General Kit

Week 2 in the bag

Week 4 Run 3 - First (semi) Fail

My breathing is still my biggest issue

Pace

Feeling proud!

Only 4 more runs until I throw my C25K mortar board in the air! What's next...?

W7R2 complete

2nd time around w1r1

Where's the annoying music?

Hoping I can do this !

Still on graduation run 1

should be graduating today...

Week 5 run 3

So slow

Sore foot

Tunes

I’m so good at doing what I’m told :)

Run 3 week 5 done !,

I DID IT!

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