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W10R1! Making my own decisions

It was freezing this morning and I had a brief window for the run, so decided to do 2x2k at a faster than usual pace rather than a single run. It went ok and I...

It was freezing this morning and I had a brief window for the run, so decided to...

Sook2

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run 2 done

Couple of blisters, soaked but done. Roll on Saturday. The positive mood after is amazing!

Couple of blisters, soaked but done. Roll on Saturday. The positive mood after i...

Dronemuppet88

•4 years ago

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My phone froze

I don’t know if it’s the cold weather, but I’m doing my first 5 minute run in week 4, today, and I’m thinking this seems like a long time running, look at my...

I don’t know if it’s the cold weather, but I’m doing my first 5 minute run in we...

Sandypretty

•4 years ago

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I have graduated!

I can’t quite believe it! I have always hated running! Tried many times mainly on a treadmill and never ever got past 10 minutes! I heard one of the presenters...

I can’t quite believe it! I have always hated running! Tried many times mainly o...

Patam

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Do I need new trainers

Hi I graduated in July from c25k and since then I’ve done a 10k in sept and I am doing a half marathon next Sunday. I’ve had my running shoes since July but...

Hi I graduated in July from c25k and since then I’ve done a 10k in sept and I am...

1985lad

Graduate•4 years ago

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What doesn’t kill you just makes you stranger

Rest day today – now I’m bored! Went out for a walk and bought some compression socks for running in the cold. 15 quid from Boots – not as cheap as I thought....

Rest day today – now I’m bored! Went out for a walk and bought some compression ...

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Shin splints.

This might help.

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Weather OK

Weather OK this week for running...for a change..I dislike being out in rain..wet on the outside and wet inside from sweating.

Weather OK this week for running...for a change..I dislike being out in rain..we...

DF2019

•4 years ago

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I’ve done it 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

I’ve done it 🎉🏃🏽‍♀️🎉 I’ve completed my week 9 run 3 and graduated! I started on 4th September having always said “I’m not a runner” but wanted to find an...

I’ve done it 🎉🏃🏽‍♀️🎉 I’ve completed my week 9 run 3 and graduated! I started...

AbiPa

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

New and confused

Hi, new to c25k and this 'community' I've completed week 1, have achy knees so I've managed to find some advice on here about taking it slow and getting enough...

Hi, new to c25k and this 'community' I've completed week 1, have achy knees so I...

SoloNomad

•4 years ago

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Time to say Sorry

Sorry for all the times I scorned runners for the running style...never again as I plod my way to dragging myself along for 5 minutes struggling to pick up my...

Sorry for all the times I scorned runners for the running style...never again as...

Fattycanrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R2 done

Keeping it steady, felt I could have comfortably kept going at the end of each 3/5 mins. I’m doing a run every other day rather than running on set days in the...

Keeping it steady, felt I could have comfortably kept going at the end of each 3...

AnyUser

Graduate•4 years ago

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New target

I’ve got a cataract op on the 9th of December so I want to graduate before then - don’t want to damage my eyes. Next op is 9th of January so I’m seeking advice...

I’ve got a cataract op on the 9th of December so I want to graduate before then ...

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Music and running

Can I ask basic, and probably an old person question? How are you all listening to music? I've just finished week 7, so I'm running for longer periods now....

Can I ask basic, and probably an old person question? How are you all listeni...

getfitatlast

Graduate•4 years ago

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WHAT'S THE USE OF TRYING? ALL I GET IS PAIN. WHEN I NEEDED SUNSHINE, I GOT RAIN......

Beautiful bright day today. New week so I figured I needed something new to listen to. No more podcast. I needed something up lifting to keep me going. Punched...

Beautiful bright day today. New week so I figured I needed something new to list...

59er

Graduate•4 years ago

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Survivor guilt (with apologies to anyone who really does have this condition)

Just completed W5R1 and managing well after the normal aches of the first ten minutes. Having just read the struggles that Wenderwoo is having with...

Just completed W5R1 and managing well after the normal aches of the first ten m...

NorwegianWood

Graduate•4 years ago

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Do I need new shoea

I completed c25k in July and since then I’ve kept it up and did a 10k in sept and am doing the Notts half marathon a week on Sunday. Everything is fine but I’m...

I completed c25k in July and since then I’ve kept it up and did a 10k in sept an...

1985lad

Graduate•4 years ago

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Watched britney runs a marathon last night

I found it on Amazon prime and had read about it a while ago so while hubby was out last night I watched it. I found it very inspiring as it really shows how...

I found it on Amazon prime and had read about it a while ago so while hubby was ...

Alyss18

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 Run 3 🙌🏽

Cannot believe I did it 🙂 . I’d told my self if I can do this run I can do anything 🙂 bring on 5K! I’m really slow but they say slow and steady wins the...

Cannot believe I did it 🙂 . I’d told my self if I can do this run I can do anyt...

Sham19

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Just starting out

I started the C25K about 2 weeks ago now. I'm a total beginner and have been repeating week 1 until I can run all of the 1 minute sections before moving on to...

I started the C25K about 2 weeks ago now. I'm a total beginner and have been rep...

Lancastertolondon

•4 years ago

6 Replies

What to wear.

Hope this helps.

Hidden

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Tips for a newbie please!

Hello everyone I’ve just signed up because I want to get back to fitness. I’m a young 65, no medical problems, just aches and pains! Would anyone like to share...

Hello everyone I’ve just signed up because I want to get back to fitness. I’m a ...

MeJustStarting

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Knees aching?

Has anyone else suffered with aching knees? They don’t hurt as such. I’m guessing it’s that they are not used to this running malarkey

Has anyone else suffered with aching knees? They don’t hurt as such. I’m guessin...

Minsy

•4 years ago

6 Replies

How slow should I go. W4 R1

Hi. I've completed week 3 and struggled today with w4 R1. I ran for 13 of the 16 mins and managed a 5 min run. I've been running on a machine at the gym....

Hi. I've completed week 3 and struggled today with w4 R1. I ran for 13 of the 1...

Oaklandr

•4 years ago

10 Replies

W8D2

I just got back from my run and it was *tough*. This is also the first time I actually felt like a runner. I had all the excuses not to go out this morning. I...

I just got back from my run and it was *tough*. This is also the first time I ac...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•4 years ago

14 Replies

What to wear for runs in cold weather?

I usually overheat easily and so far I managed to get away with a T-shirt and knee-long leggings. Alas, today's run proved that it is getting a bit too cold...

I usually overheat easily and so far I managed to get away with a T-shirt and kn...

anijusia

Graduate•4 years ago

15 Replies

W4R2

Day was very squeezed time wise so decided only time for the run was in the morning before Pilates class. Thought Pilates would be good for cool down...

Day was very squeezed time wise so decided only time for the run was in the morn...

Nymahchai

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Week 9 run 1

In the past two weeks I’ve only run twice so this was a struggle but now completed. Shows how the program sets you up to be able to achieve something we all...

In the past two weeks I’ve only run twice so this was a struggle but now complet...

Ouchto5kmummy

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R2 Hardest yet!

Not going to lie, this morning wasn't that great. My feet, knees and ankles were stiff at the warm up but got better as I progressed but by the time I started...

Not going to lie, this morning wasn't that great. My feet, knees and ankles were...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 2 d2 done !

Very cold breeze tonight but we carried on Breathing was definitely easier this week for both of us Shins feel bit sore though, but have read on here...

Very cold breeze tonight but we carried on Breathing was definitely easier t...

Morgan007

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2019

W10R1! Making my own decisions

Run 2 done

My phone froze

I have graduated!

Do I need new trainers

What doesn’t kill you just makes you stranger

Shin splints.

Weather OK

I’ve done it 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

New and confused

Time to say Sorry

W4R2 done

New target

Music and running

WHAT'S THE USE OF TRYING? ALL I GET IS PAIN. WHEN I NEEDED SUNSHINE, I GOT RAIN......

Survivor guilt (with apologies to anyone who really does have this condition)

Do I need new shoea

Watched britney runs a marathon last night

Week 5 Run 3 🙌🏽

Just starting out

What to wear.

Tips for a newbie please!

Knees aching?

How slow should I go. W4 R1

W8D2

What to wear for runs in cold weather?

W4R2

Week 9 run 1

W2R2 Hardest yet!

Wk 2 d2 done !

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