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C25k-take3/wk5r1

Well week 5 has started ,and although I’ve done it before, it was a struggle this morning. I’ve been gradually getting quicker up to end of week 4 but this...

Well week 5 has started ,and although I’ve done it before, it was a struggle thi...

limberlou

Graduate•4 years ago

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What to wear....

I have a variety of running outfits. I was just wondering what other like to wear and why. I think gone are the days of dull running shorts and vests. I think...

I have a variety of running outfits. I was just wondering what other like to wea...

RunFatBoySlim

•4 years ago

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Lump appeared???!!!!

Did my 20min run inside today and although not too painful at the time I have now noticed a lump above my heel. It’s above where my shoes touch so not too sure...

Did my 20min run inside today and although not too painful at the time I have no...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 done!

that was 20 minutes of mentally battling with myself. I’m PROUD of myself.

Thodo

•4 years ago

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Resilience out in force

Week 4 run 3 completed 👍👍👍tough week but bring on 5!!! 🤞❤

Secretfriend79

•4 years ago

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This forum is fabulous! Thank you! W4R2/3🍀 was a success!

Thank you to everyone who responded to my earlier post with help and advice for leg pains. All your suggestions were greatfully received and put to good...

Thank you to everyone who responded to my earlier post with help and advice for ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Week 4...rinse and repeat

It’s been brutal to be honest. While the dark nights are here I only have 3 safe routes and they all contain more than one hill. I have fallen short on each...

It’s been brutal to be honest. While the dark nights are here I only have 3 saf...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Newbie

I’ve just joined and never done anything like this for years and years and just finished the first week and found it quite hard has anyone else found it hard...

I’ve just joined and never done anything like this for years and years and just ...

Henrietta2156

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Time for a change....at 60 😉

Hello all. I'm really glad there are so many fab, supportive people on here with lots of advice. Tomorrow I do Run 3 of Week 1 and I'm surprised at how excited...

Hello all. I'm really glad there are so many fab, supportive people on here with...

Fionamags

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R3 tick

1st run glute grief, 2nd run calf tightness. After that all ok other than I think my walking on recovery is faster than my Japanese running 🤣 My legs are my...

1st run glute grief, 2nd run calf tightness. After that all ok other than I thin...

Ryndle

•4 years ago

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Last consolidation, smashed it!

Did my last consolidation run this morning before starting the 10 is the magic number plan next week. Managed 35 minutes and set 3 personal bests including...

Did my last consolidation run this morning before starting the 10 is the magic n...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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This is where I am so far!

I have just yesterday completed week three of Couch to 5K, although I think I will stay with it for another week before moving onto week four. I don't feel...

I have just yesterday completed week three of Couch to 5K, although I think I wi...

Lesaspie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 V2

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. With less than a minute to go I had to stop as I felt quite light headed. It was a difficult decision to stop running and walk. My...

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. With less than a minute to go I had to stop as I felt...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Would you like to learn to plank?

Then please come along and sign up for our exciting 8 week plan that will get you to either 1 minute, or a 3 minute routine. So this is designed for people who...

Then please come along and sign up for our exciting 8 week plan that will get yo...

ju-ju-

Graduate•4 years ago

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First full month of running 🙂

First full month of running completed 9 X 5km and 1 Parkrun. 15 runs in total. Total target for January was 35miles but I ended on 40 miles 😀 can’t believe...

First full month of running completed 9 X 5km and 1 Parkrun. 15 runs in total....

Sham19

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Educating Enid - You can prepare for too long!

My "inner Enid" decided it was necessary to read all the day's posts thoroughly, watch videos on running yoga and try new headphones out whilst listening to...

My "inner Enid" decided it was necessary to read all the day's posts thoroughly,...

Nilsam

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R2 done!

Had to have three rest days after my last run due to a sore ankle. But, I was ready to get back out there this morning. Can’t believe I can actually run for 5...

Had to have three rest days after my last run due to a sore ankle. But, I was re...

NevereverrunB4

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Week 5 dilemma

Hi First post! I started C25K as a new years resolution and now on week 5. I am very proud of myself so far. Just back from run 1 managed 2 of the 5 minute...

Hi First post! I started C25K as a new years resolution and now on week 5. I am ...

BillieCat55

Graduate•4 years ago

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K4Done

Felt better tonight than Wednesday and it was windier tonight. Bring on W5 😁

L62B

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

WASH OR DRY?

What do people do with their mucky trainers? Do you put them in the washing machine or do you let them dry out for next time? 🤔

What do people do with their mucky trainers? Do you put them in the washing mach...

59er

Graduate•4 years ago

21 Replies

W2R1 rocks!

The faqs link from @IannodaTruffe re after run stretching worked great. Danke. This run felt much better.

The faqs link from @IannodaTruffe re after run stretching worked great. Danke. T...

dieOR5k

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Start again? Or go from where I left off 🤔

Hey guys! So I’ve just signed up for the race for life 5k in May (Glasgow). Now I’ve done c25k a million times and I always end up dropping away. Last time I...

Hey guys! So I’ve just signed up for the race for life 5k in May (Glasgow). No...

Hjy_x

•4 years ago

2 Replies

W7R1 The Nemesis Run 😈

This was the last run I completed in my first attempt at C25K before I ended up on the IC with Achilles Tendinitus, so I’m super happy to have completed it...

This was the last run I completed in my first attempt at C25K before I ended up ...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•4 years ago

37 Replies

Hello my first post

I have just finished w5r1 very happy with my self for change. Im 50 years old with psoriasis & psoriatic arthritis I have lost 31kg in the last 10 months. The...

I have just finished w5r1 very happy with my self for change. Im 50 years old w...

Tim63

Graduate•4 years ago

13 Replies

Well that was messy!

Set off for W5R2. I typically have three apps open: C25K with Michael, MapMyWalk (I may start using the MMrun version!) which I start as I set off as it logs...

Set off for W5R2. I typically have three apps open: C25K with Michael, MapMyWalk...

Hidden

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Week 7 Run 1

So... this week I gave myself a few days off running to enjoy being maid of honour at my big sisters, big day 👰 what a fabulous wedding it was!! Super proud...

So... this week I gave myself a few days off running to enjoy being maid of hono...

Sar9

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

Knee and ankle supports for old legs

Hi guys, I am preparing to set out for my very first run on the Couch to 5k and I was wondering if anyone had any advice about knee supports please? I have...

Hi guys, I am preparing to set out for my very first run on the Couch to 5k and ...

citytosurf

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Well got up this morning felt great

Got up this morning felt great done 30 minutes on the bike then decided bugger it let’s go for a run week 6 run 1 but pressed run two instead lol the c25k app...

Got up this morning felt great done 30 minutes on the bike then decided bugger i...

pete1212

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

W5R2

Well that was quite funny! I didn’t read the run first and thought the first run was 5 minutes long, started running to a podcast today so no reference for...

Well that was quite funny! I didn’t read the run first and thought the first run...

D48P

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1 - just another run?

Was a little slower again, and harder in the middle 8 minutes, but felt like I could run on at the end. (Which I did not, because Laura didn't tell me to!)...

Was a little slower again, and harder in the middle 8 minutes, but felt like I c...

layzellm

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

C25k-take3/wk5r1

What to wear....

Lump appeared???!!!!

Week 5 done!

Resilience out in force

This forum is fabulous! Thank you! W4R2/3🍀 was a success!

Week 4...rinse and repeat

Newbie

Time for a change....at 60 😉

W3R3 tick

Last consolidation, smashed it!

This is where I am so far!

Week 7 Run 3 V2

Would you like to learn to plank?

First full month of running 🙂

Educating Enid - You can prepare for too long!

W4 R2 done!

Week 5 dilemma

K4Done

WASH OR DRY?

W2R1 rocks!

Start again? Or go from where I left off 🤔

W7R1 The Nemesis Run 😈

Hello my first post

Well that was messy!

Week 7 Run 1

Knee and ankle supports for old legs

Well got up this morning felt great

W5R2

W6R1 - just another run?

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