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Week 6 Run 2

All done! My legs felt a little sluggish today, but just slowed down and plodded on. Determined to do run 3 on Saturday. I am trying to finished the program...

All done! My legs felt a little sluggish today, but just slowed down and plodde...

Charliemom

Graduate•5 years ago

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9:1

Completed 9:1 on Tuesday and wasn't too bad apart from a couple of Pug's trying to take chunks out of my ankles. Had some chest pain after finishing which...

Completed 9:1 on Tuesday and wasn't too bad apart from a couple of Pug's trying ...

JellyJac

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cba

I just can not be bothered today, im so tired! Where has my motivation gone?! I have pushed myself to get changed into my running clothes but I’m just sat...

I just can not be bothered today, im so tired! Where has my motivation gone?! ...

Kdwg

•5 years ago

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W2... and looking ahead!

I am on week 2 of c25k, I really love it and I enjoy it. I guess like all newbies to running some people look ahead at the following weeks and right now I am...

I am on week 2 of c25k, I really love it and I enjoy it. I guess like all newbie...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

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Shin splints

Anyone had the pain they call shin splints ouch .

Grimeer

•5 years ago

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Did my final run today!

Can’t believe I did it! I know everyone says this but if I can do it anyone can! It took me a lot longer than the 9 weeks. I had a few glasses of wine last...

Can’t believe I did it! I know everyone says this but if I can do it anyone can!...

Runnellrun

•5 years ago

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Wk 5 Day 2 Done

Hi all completed but still apprehensive about day 3. Pushing through keeping motivated it is completely mad that I have got this far. Have a great day everyone...

Hi all completed but still apprehensive about day 3. Pushing through keeping mot...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R2 in the bag! Podcasts instead of music?

Just come back from week three run two, managed to miss the rain which was great! Slowed it right down today and put on a podcast rather than music, it really...

Just come back from week three run two, managed to miss the rain which was great...

Spurrr7

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation R3 best yet - thanks to my “F” plan

That was awesome - As a new runner I find I have so much from my C25K training to remember so to help me I’ve got an “F” Plan. Basically I remember what I...

That was awesome - As a new runner I find I have so much from my C25K training ...

welsby1967

Graduate•5 years ago

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Treadmill v outdoor running

I have completed most of my runs on a treadmill as I am 7 stone overweight and the thought of going outside literally filled me with dread . Last week I...

I have completed most of my runs on a treadmill as I am 7 stone overweight and t...

Jennysheldon

Graduate•5 years ago

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Broken pinkie !

How long till you can resume running after a broken pinkie toe ?

MimiF21

•5 years ago

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Feeling unwell and frustrated

Hello, I graduated a 2 weeks ago, since then I’ve had a multitude of health probs, nine run related- sinusitis, tooth abscess’s, chest infection to name a few,...

Hello, I graduated a 2 weeks ago, since then I’ve had a multitude of health prob...

Deepestblue

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1 R3

I decided to go out early this morning at 7:30 and finish my week 1 runs! Really pleased to have completed my first week. Week 2 is to commence on Saturday -...

I decided to go out early this morning at 7:30 and finish my week 1 runs! Really...

bexcrowe

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3r2 complete despite wind and rain!

Well that run could've got better. I hated everything about it apart from the 2nd 90 second run where I really got into the groove of it. I'm also annoyed at...

Well that run could've got better. I hated everything about it apart from the 2n...

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9

So last night I started wk9 day3. I was so excited to nearly completing my journey. 15 minutes into the run. I stopped exhausted I even struggled to walk....

So last night I started wk9 day3. I was so excited to nearly completing my journ...

Tasha83

•5 years ago

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Week7 Run2 don't run on narrow tracks after rain

*try a different route* chirrupped Sarah. OK, pet , I thought. Dropped son off at Rugby training last night, and, rather than run round the pitches a few times...

*try a different route* chirrupped Sarah. OK, pet , I thought. Dropped son off a...

bananahead

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’m so frustrated & deflated

Hi all , apologies in advance for my miserable post . It’s now 4 & half weeks since my last run ( week 8 run 2 ) I’ve hurt my back 😩 and have been prescribed...

Hi all , apologies in advance for my miserable post . It’s now 4 & half weeks si...

Darcyduck

•5 years ago

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What next

I've finally reached end of the week 9 I feel great but what next I need a trainer to listen to whilst I'm 🏃 running I've signed up for a charity 5 k run next...

I've finally reached end of the week 9 I feel great but what next I need a train...

Runner62

•5 years ago

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Knee pain

I’ve reached week 4 of C25k, weeks 1 and 2 went by fine, the runs were tiring but I felt good after them and had no aches or pains throughout each week. Week...

I’ve reached week 4 of C25k, weeks 1 and 2 went by fine, the runs were tiring bu...

Fotofro

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W6R3

25 minutes straight..,, didn’t think I could do it a few weeks ago but I did!🎉🎉 Here’s to W7 Onwards.....,

25 minutes straight..,, didn’t think I could do it a few weeks ago but I did!🎉�...

Gebbgebb

•5 years ago

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W9R1 - the finish line is in sight

I am delighted to be running outdoors regularly, despite me feeling nervous at first (switching from a treadmill to outdoors) - I have got into my rhythm and I...

I am delighted to be running outdoors regularly, despite me feeling nervous at f...

Viv49

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st run in 3weeks

I’ve been running consistently now since mid January of approx 7k non stop ,however I recently cold a cold and cough that lasted for about 3 weeks. So I went...

I’ve been running consistently now since mid January of approx 7k non stop ,howe...

Angbat76

•5 years ago

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W2R3 complete

So that’s 6 more runs than I’ve done in over 10 years. I’ve really begun to feel comfortable with the running now and have seemed to find my pace. Bought some...

So that’s 6 more runs than I’ve done in over 10 years. I’ve really begun to feel...

Simoncr

•5 years ago

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Final run of couch to 5k

Expectations = surpassed. I managed my final run in just under 29 minutes. I was aiming for 30 minutes so I am chuffed! So proud of myself for sticking with...

Expectations = surpassed. I managed my final run in just under 29 minutes. I wa...

Poppins93

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 - Run 1. No sweat?!

So this is my last week of the couch to 5K program. I must say I am glad I have my eyes on a 10K and other bits and bobs to keep me motivated! I done my run...

So this is my last week of the couch to 5K program. I must say I am glad I have ...

Bobbypizza

Graduate•5 years ago

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Fasted

Started the C25K back in January. Stop start dealing with injuries and that Blinkin lurgy I can’t shift. Must be 8 weeks of coughing and snivelling! But, did...

Started the C25K back in January. Stop start dealing with injuries and that Blin...

Stadler

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 and still going

Well here I am again. After a number of failed attempts to complete the course over a stop start 4 year period, I am now at Week 6. There have been a few...

Well here I am again. After a number of failed attempts to complete the course ...

scotty35

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Advice and motivation required!

I am on week 7 run 1. I have now ran for 25 minutes on two occasions. The voiceover on the app is telling me I should be enjoying myself and feeling good when...

I am on week 7 run 1. I have now ran for 25 minutes on two occasions. The voiceo...

BBBeginner

•5 years ago

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W5R3... We meet again 😵

That was interesting. Quite honestly I had got out of the habit of "keeping going". Even before my sprained ankle, I was doing a lot of run/walk and had been...

That was interesting. Quite honestly I had got out of the habit of "keeping goin...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•5 years ago

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Was that you ?

In the navy no 7 shirt, crossing the Phoenix_Flames Bridge and then belting round the AlMorr Loop ? Because if it was, you were doing great ! (I was the small...

In the navy no 7 shirt, crossing the Phoenix_Flames Bridge and then belting roun...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Week 6 Run 2

9:1

Cba

W2... and looking ahead!

Shin splints

Did my final run today!

Wk 5 Day 2 Done

W3R2 in the bag! Podcasts instead of music?

Consolidation R3 best yet - thanks to my “F” plan

Treadmill v outdoor running

Broken pinkie !

Feeling unwell and frustrated

W1 R3

W3r2 complete despite wind and rain!

Week 9

Week7 Run2 don't run on narrow tracks after rain

I’m so frustrated & deflated

What next

Knee pain

W6R3

W9R1 - the finish line is in sight

1st run in 3weeks

W2R3 complete

Final run of couch to 5k

Week 9 - Run 1. No sweat?!

Fasted

Week 6 and still going

Advice and motivation required!

W5R3... We meet again 😵

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