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Moved onto W2R2 C25K 😀🏃🏼‍♀️

With a little trepidation I progressed to week 2 today. Actually found the extra 30 seconds of jogging ok but ankles hurt a little today - no problem last week...

With a little trepidation I progressed to week 2 today. Actually found the extra...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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5th January - One Year Anniversary !

Today is my one year anniversary ! I started C25K on the 5th January 2019 and didn’t think the following: 1. I could do it ! 2. I would finish the course 3. I...

Today is my one year anniversary ! I started C25K on the 5th January 2019 and di...

RunRunRun13

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pace app?

Afternoon all, I’ve done a fair few consolidation runs, I now want to up my pace slightly and break that 30minute mark for a 5k (averaging 31-32minutes) does...

Afternoon all, I’ve done a fair few consolidation runs, I now want to up my pace...

Raspberrycheesecake

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

First session and I’m pleased to report I didn’t die! I stopped running about 3 years ago and have really missed it. Glad to get the run ticked off and...

First session and I’m pleased to report I didn’t die! I stopped running about 3...

LadyPug

•4 years ago

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Planking

Do any of you plank as well as C25K and can you feel benefits of this??

Gemst0ne_babe

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

It all feels serious now. Just 2 minutes off the full 30 for Week 8 and I made sure I stayed dry for several days, had plenty of rest, sleep and naps (aren't...

It all feels serious now. Just 2 minutes off the full 30 for Week 8 and I made s...

Brian-P6

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still poorly

Feeling worse today than I did yesterday! Running whilst constantly sneezing would not be a good look.....So have made the decision to try and get out at...

Feeling worse today than I did yesterday! Running whilst constantly sneezing wou...

CLAIRE9277

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Starting Over

Just celebrating this wonderful programme and doing it for the second time. Am 60 and with a new fitbit for Christmas I realised it's not enough to achieve...

Just celebrating this wonderful programme and doing it for the second time. Am 6...

Zeggy

•4 years ago

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I can't believe it's got better!

Just completed week 1. Should have been yesterday but got sidetracked. I need to do this in the morning. Increased the pace a bit but haven't got wobbly legs...

Just completed week 1. Should have been yesterday but got sidetracked. I need to...

Jansey

•4 years ago

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Love them 🏃🏽‍♀️

So here are my new trail running shoes... not so great for road running, but absolutely perfect on the trails today - no slipping and super comfy! The thing I...

So here are my new trail running shoes... not so great for road running, but abs...

Sar9

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

Just completed my second run before I start officially with a local club. I really don't mind the running but don't enjoy the achy, hobbling of the day after -...

Just completed my second run before I start officially with a local club. I real...

RunUsagi

•4 years ago

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Week 1 done!

I did week 1 run 3 this morning. I didn’t enjoy this one, it was much harder work. When my alarm went off this morning, my first thought was “Why are you...

I did week 1 run 3 this morning. I didn’t enjoy this one, it was much harder wor...

agirlinwinter

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hi all. Glad to run with you all after a heart attack

Good afternoon, boys and girls. Just stumbled upon this community, so wanted to greet you all and wish you a great running week :) I'm 45, had a massive heart...

Good afternoon, boys and girls. Just stumbled upon this community, so wanted to ...

Danyl

Graduate•4 years ago

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😊🏃‍♀️C25k/3🍀 Bumps and blips on the road to 5k, but I'm happy this morning

C25k/3🍀 W1R2✅ That felt good for the second run of my return journey. To anyone else whose journey to 5k has also not been a smooth one - good luck and keep...

C25k/3🍀 W1R2✅ That felt good for the second run of my return journey. To anyon...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Woke up motivated to get running - didn’t fancy the usual road run so headed off to Nescliffe hill. Thoroughly enjoyed the location, much more scenic, but...

Woke up motivated to get running - didn’t fancy the usual road run so headed off...

Sar9

Graduate•4 years ago

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Day 1

I' ache a today after day 1 week 1 lol but I'm on a mission I've just signed up for the 5k cancer race for life in May it's 5k lol so that's my goal

I' ache a today after day 1 week 1 lol but I'm on a mission I've just signed up...

Sammie1968

•4 years ago

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Help! Shin pain when running.

Good morning, I have been following the couch to 5km app and am on week 7. I have started getting pain in my shin when running. Any advice? Thanks Grey

Good morning, I have been following the couch to 5km app and am on week 7. I ha...

Grey31

•4 years ago

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Week 1

Hi I started week 1 last tues, have done 2 runs - felt good, knee ache much better on 2nd run as think I slowed down a bit

Hi I started week 1 last tues, have done 2 runs - felt good, knee ache much bett...

Pebbles64

Graduate•4 years ago

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Cool downs

Hi I have just finished week one and have had a little muscle pull making me think I need a better cool down that the 5 min walk. Has anyone found any...

Hi I have just finished week one and have had a little muscle pull making me thi...

KiwiRunner

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

Run 1 yesterday with my daughter Laura. I’m 54, she’s 26. So far, so good. Found it okay. Legs are a little achy this morning but looking forward to run 2...

Run 1 yesterday with my daughter Laura. I’m 54, she’s 26. So far, so good. Found...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Music matters

I've literally never run before aged 56 but was suffering from depression after my ex died in October. I will only run in the dark at the moment as embarrassed...

I've literally never run before aged 56 but was suffering from depression after ...

Susie6619

•4 years ago

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My first run and app issues

Just did my 1st run on c25k and the app didn't work as soon as the lock screen came on the app stopped, I carried on with my run though determined, my fit bit...

Just did my 1st run on c25k and the app didn't work as soon as the lock screen c...

Botwocker

•4 years ago

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Overthink

Insomnia

Conniess2

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Ouch!!

Working on my consolidation runs after graduating as all the advice says to so tonight I ran my 6th 30 min run.I am NOT quick ( understatement) and tonight was...

Working on my consolidation runs after graduating as all the advice says to so t...

Veganlynz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week one; run 1 complete 👏🏻

Run one complete; must admit I did get a stitch towards the end so I slowed down abit but it’s defo a step in the right direction, run 2 is on Monday! Let’s...

Run one complete; must admit I did get a stitch towards the end so I slowed down...

Darkbunny92

•4 years ago

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First run tomorrow

Not looking forward to it lol. Any tips on recovery afterwards.?

Cowps

•4 years ago

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Yoga challenge day 3

We weren’t sure we’d do yoga on a run day.... but mid evening we decided to I’m only putting this here to keep the momentum going Who else is keeping the...

We weren’t sure we’d do yoga on a run day.... but mid evening we decided to I’m...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st week done 🎉🎉🎉❤️

1st week done and its been great. I've found that I actually think about what food I'm putting in my mouth now as realising how much exercise needs to be done...

1st week done and its been great. I've found that I actually think about what f...

Baldandbeautiful2020

•4 years ago

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Here goes

I am now working tomorrow. So first run on Monday. Very nervous as I do struggle even to walk some days. I will crack it

I am now working tomorrow. So first run on Monday. Very nervous as I do struggle...

Greentoms

•4 years ago

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How many km on first run

How far roughly are you expected to have run/walk on the first run

M17el

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Moved onto W2R2 C25K 😀🏃🏼‍♀️

5th January - One Year Anniversary !

Pace app?

Week 1 Run 1

Planking

Week 8 Run 1

Still poorly

Starting Over

I can't believe it's got better!

Love them 🏃🏽‍♀️

Week 1 Run 2

Week 1 done!

Hi all. Glad to run with you all after a heart attack

😊🏃‍♀️C25k/3🍀 Bumps and blips on the road to 5k, but I'm happy this morning

Week 3 run 1

Day 1

Help! Shin pain when running.

Week 1

Cool downs

Week 1 Run 1

Music matters

My first run and app issues

Overthink

Ouch!!

Week one; run 1 complete 👏🏻

First run tomorrow

Yoga challenge day 3

1st week done 🎉🎉🎉❤️

Here goes

How many km on first run

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