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Help advice needed W5R2

I am on W5R2 my right leg hurts before I run out of breath. Is there something I can do before the run to help this. Do j need to drink more water perhaps....

I am on W5R2 my right leg hurts before I run out of breath. Is there something I...

Metalillusion

•5 years ago

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Running advice

In run 1 week 6 advice is given to land lightly on your heel. Everything else I’ve read says land on your mid foot. Is the advice here wrong?

In run 1 week 6 advice is given to land lightly on your heel. Everything else I’...

Stadler

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Trainer help

My trusty ASICS 2130 are in need of replacement. I started wearing them after a proper gait assessment recommended them as I over pronate and was getting...

My trusty ASICS 2130 are in need of replacement. I started wearing them after a ...

madmother

Graduate•5 years ago

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The Running Shoe Shop Experience

Having got as far as W7, I thought I'd better buy some proper running shoes. I did the whole thing: gait analysis, customised insole etc but it was a bit like...

Having got as far as W7, I thought I'd better buy some proper running shoes. I ...

Timeoff

Graduate•5 years ago

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Played it safe!

Today’s the “rest day” for me. I did have a few aches from my first run yesterday. I did however make my walk with my dogs during the break in the weather....

Today’s the “rest day” for me. I did have a few aches from my first run yesterda...

muckypups

•5 years ago

5 Replies

W7R1 complete

Hi running buddies Completed this run a day later than planned due to having a poorly weekend....and no, not self inflicted...haven't touched a drop in weeks!...

Hi running buddies Completed this run a day later than planned due to having a p...

Franglaise

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cheeky little 5k in malta

Managed to stash lightweight running gear and trainers into my not so generous 10k luggage allowance. Fantastic finding somewhere flat and pretty to run...

Managed to stash lightweight running gear and trainers into my not so generous 1...

Lynne1916

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Week 7, Run 1 Having a bit of a back problem

Well that was a slog, but I finished and feel pretty good. I do I have a question... after about 15 minutes of running my back (right side, mid back) starts...

Well that was a slog, but I finished and feel pretty good. I do I have a questi...

Charliemom

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

The Unanticipated, Unsolicited and Downright Unwanted Return of Me. There Goes The Neighbourhood.

The two men walked briskly down the narrow corridor, clouds of their condensed breath trailed behind them and hung in the frigid air. Their footsteps clicked...

The two men walked briskly down the narrow corridor, clouds of their condensed b...

PaulS83

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Ouch!!

As I was running this morning, I thought it would be a good idea (never acting on good ideas again) to do an aquafit class last night. Well I woke up this...

As I was running this morning, I thought it would be a good idea (never acting o...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Dreadmill

I am away on a business trip. Only real option is as jogunlikely puts it....the dreadmill. I sm due to do W5R3 20 mins run. Is treadmill harder? Any advice?

I am away on a business trip. Only real option is as jogunlikely puts it....the ...

JuJogger

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

W3 R1

Ouch..... I have calf muscles an they are letting me know it. The first attempt at 3 minutes of running non stop hurt. I didn't stop but every second of the...

Ouch..... I have calf muscles an they are letting me know it. The first attempt ...

Annion

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Just graduated

So after the last couple of years of alternating between running and then getting injured again I started the C25K as wanted to b able to run and do more...

So after the last couple of years of alternating between running and then gettin...

Lovemyrun

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Rest days and follow the plan!

It’s said so many times but rest days are sooo important as is sticking with the program. Several times on here people have advised me to have an extra rest...

It’s said so many times but rest days are sooo important as is sticking with the...

Dowat

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Missing 2 weeks - returned!

Well, that's me back from my hollies. I was up and out with enthusiasm for my W5 R1 this morning after 2 weeks off and was desperately hoping the encouragement...

Well, that's me back from my hollies. I was up and out with enthusiasm for my W5...

Runningchamp19

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

W1R1 Complete

Just did my first run. Woop!

LukeAndrew

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Week 2 run 1 completed 😊

Wow i ran for 90seconds i cant believe it and not half as bad as i expected 😊 i might just have a chance with this plan ..... stay motivated

Wow i ran for 90seconds i cant believe it and not half as bad as i expected 😊 i...

AlliG1962

•5 years ago

1 Reply

What gets you home?

Someone wrote earlier that it was the thought of coffee and peanut butter that keeps her going on the run. I think of that lovely cool shower and the fact I...

Someone wrote earlier that it was the thought of coffee and peanut butter that k...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•5 years ago

31 Replies

Better

Just done W6R2. It was better than the last run. Still hard, I struggle to pace myself. I’m far from fast but seem to struggle to go slower. Anyway, lovely day...

Just done W6R2. It was better than the last run. Still hard, I struggle to pace ...

madmother

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

W9r3 finished!

It’s taken me 12 weeks rather than 9 but I’ve done it! I was so unfit and even struggled with week 1, but all done now. I won’t say it’s easy but I have...

It’s taken me 12 weeks rather than 9 but I’ve done it! I was so unfit and even s...

Kayos1

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

How to do 5K in a quicker time?

Just wondering if anyone had any tips on completing Park Runs/5Ks in a quicker time? I finish C25K in 2 weeks but pretty sure I won’t be able to do a 5K in...

Just wondering if anyone had any tips on completing Park Runs/5Ks in a quicker t...

futurefit

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Asthma

Just finished week 3 and now my asthma has decided to give me grief. I will power the though it but so annoying!

Just finished week 3 and now my asthma has decided to give me grief. I will pow...

Pappy1702

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Hurt my knee.

Went out last night for a run, my usual route round a local field. However I have been awake most of the night with a really painful knee. Do people recommend...

Went out last night for a run, my usual route round a local field. However I hav...

EHann

•5 years ago

2 Replies

W6R2

Although I'm really slow, at this stage I'm glad that C25K is embedded, important to me and immutable and I am sticking to the plan. So far, so good!

Although I'm really slow, at this stage I'm glad that C25K is embedded, importan...

Runs

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Help

Week 7 run 1 Got to half way and my knee seemed to sort of give way, stopped for a mo carried on and it went again Any advice welcome

Week 7 run 1 Got to half way and my knee seemed to sort of give way, stopped for...

JW001

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6,R2- Done at The Welsh Harp

New trail, The Welsh Harp in Brent. Beautiful scenery, adorable dogs, lovely fresh air. No people to dodge, no roads to cross, no horns beeping at me aaaahhh...

New trail, The Welsh Harp in Brent. Beautiful scenery, adorable dogs, lovely fre...

PVH1

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Calf Muscle Pain

My first post so be gentle, I've just completed W3R3 but I'm having trouble with my calf muscles hurting whilst the rest of me is feel surprisingly good and...

My first post so be gentle, I've just completed W3R3 but I'm having trouble with...

The_Real_BFG

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Week 9 - Run 1 🥵

Well blow me down with a feather I’ve just run for 30 mins!!! What got me through the feeling of accomplishment, sheer determination?!? No the peanut butter...

Well blow me down with a feather I’ve just run for 30 mins!!! What got me throu...

CrazyDogLady19

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

W2R3 ✅

Enjoyed last run of week 2 and finished with confidence for week 3 😄

NallanC25k

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Looking forward to W9R1

Week 9 run 1 tomorrow, really looking forward to it! I think I’ll probably clock up around 4K then over the next few weeks I’d like to try and improve my time...

Week 9 run 1 tomorrow, really looking forward to it! I think I’ll probably clock...

Neilix1971

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Help advice needed W5R2

Running advice

Trainer help

The Running Shoe Shop Experience

Played it safe!

W7R1 complete

Cheeky little 5k in malta

Week 7, Run 1 Having a bit of a back problem

The Unanticipated, Unsolicited and Downright Unwanted Return of Me. There Goes The Neighbourhood.

Ouch!!

Dreadmill

W3 R1

Just graduated

Rest days and follow the plan!

Missing 2 weeks - returned!

W1R1 Complete

Week 2 run 1 completed 😊

What gets you home?

Better

W9r3 finished!

How to do 5K in a quicker time?

Asthma

Hurt my knee.

W6R2

Help

W6,R2- Done at The Welsh Harp

Calf Muscle Pain

Week 9 - Run 1 🥵

W2R3 ✅

Looking forward to W9R1

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