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Pain in shins and feet 🦶

I’m on week3 run 1 I keep repeating week2 run 3! Because I’m dreading the 3 minute run. It’s not so much my breathing but I get really painful muscle aches in...

I’m on week3 run 1 I keep repeating week2 run 3! Because I’m dreading the 3 minu...

Edgie3984

•4 years ago

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Painful legs after week 3 run 2

Yesterday I completed run 2 of week 3 and today my thighs are in agony! I have also been doing lots of squats along side it and today I can barely walk. Has...

Yesterday I completed run 2 of week 3 and today my thighs are in agony! I have a...

Lisalulu80

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R1 - First morning run

Good morning everyone! Today was my first early run. The only way I can keep running when life returns to what was ‘normal’ is if I run at different times...

Good morning everyone! Today was my first early run. The only way I can keep...

Maddie82

Graduate•4 years ago

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Recovery running is putting a smile on my face 😊

Well it’s been a while since I’ve jumped puddles on my run, but this morning there were plenty of opportunities to do that. The overnight rain made the...

Well it’s been a while since I’ve jumped puddles on my run, but this morning the...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Running Speed

I’m on week 6 of C25K and doing really well but conscious that my speed is too slow. I average 7.4k and I have tried to increase to 8-8.5km but on the longer...

I’m on week 6 of C25K and doing really well but conscious that my speed is too s...

Nozzie

•4 years ago

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Query on saving runs

Can anyone help! My fist run of week 2 didn’t save ??? Can this be done retrospectively?? Thanks in anticipation elaine

Can anyone help! My fist run of week 2 didn’t save ??? Can this be done retrosp...

Mowtown2020

•4 years ago

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Really didn’t think I’ll enjoy this app....

One more jog before i start wk5, my question is can I run daily as I’m feeling more energetic and stronger since started? I am over weight for my body mass...

One more jog before i start wk5, my question is can I run daily as I’m feeling ...

Goldenrosey123

•4 years ago

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Week 5 and struggling!

Hi all, I have loved the programme so far but for the last two runs I have struggled with leg pain and it is really putting me off! I only just managed week 5...

Hi all, I have loved the programme so far but for the last two runs I have stru...

KoalaJellyStar

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Wall

Was feeling on a such a high about Wk7 R3 in the sun, early morning run ! Then niggly painful knee has floored me for the last week and a half ... I will...

Was feeling on a such a high about Wk7 R3 in the sun, early morning run ! The...

2orangey4crows

•4 years ago

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Hard work

Just completed W4R3 and for some reason, it was the hardest yet.

Patsyboy

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

I’m new here!

Decided to take my first step into getting fitter and losing weight so, after lots of recommendations, I started couch to 5k! Only just done my first one and...

Decided to take my first step into getting fitter and losing weight so, after lo...

KurlySarah

•4 years ago

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W1 R2

I did it, another run down! Really worried I was going to stay in bed for this one but pulled myself up and out of it and got on with it. Does everyone have...

I did it, another run down! Really worried I was going to stay in bed for this o...

esmerice

•4 years ago

1 Reply

My first post

I’ve not long started C25k and have finished week 2 run 2 this morning. I have found week 2 better as I’ve been able to settle in to a rhythm easier and find...

I’ve not long started C25k and have finished week 2 run 2 this morning. I have ...

Chicken1966

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it!

This is my first post. I’ve just completed run 3 of week 9 and I am elated. I’m 62; have always hated running and felt like giving up in week 2. My tips -...

This is my first post. I’ve just completed run 3 of week 9 and I am elated. I’m ...

Madeiragirl

•4 years ago

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When is the best time to run?

Morning I’m week 6 day 2 really,enjoying the running Just reading about when is the best time to run, I tend to run in the morning, everything I’m reading...

Morning I’m week 6 day 2 really,enjoying the running Just reading about when i...

Bumblebee43

Graduate•4 years ago

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There is hope 4 me after all..woop

Feeling chuffed w4 run1 completed yesterday! 😃🥂 Totally struggled with week 3 ..had to stop and start to complete the runs. Wasn't looking forward to Week 4...

Feeling chuffed w4 run1 completed yesterday! 😃🥂 Totally struggled with week 3 ...

Sbuk

•4 years ago

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W6/R1

So, completed the 20 min run @ end of wk 5 (nearly killed me but felt amazing after!). It was W6/R1 today and couldn’t do the 8 min run and had to stop. I’m...

So, completed the 20 min run @ end of wk 5 (nearly killed me but felt amazing af...

cfkch

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R3 complete

Another week done. I'm impressed with the programme and, to certain extent, with myself. These were awesome four weeks and a great experience that I hope will...

Another week done. I'm impressed with the programme and, to certain extent, with...

CherryCore

Graduate•4 years ago

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w6r2...tough run!

Hello, my first post! Today I did w6r2 and found it so hard, I was feeling despondent as I was hoping to I’d feel better as I’ve been following the plan🙁...

Hello, my first post! Today I did w6r2 and found it so hard, I was feeling despo...

Es73

•4 years ago

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W1 R3

Hello runners.... I’ve just completed the third run. After reading a few posts on here I think I’ve been running the run bits too fast - there’s no way I could...

Hello runners.... I’ve just completed the third run. After reading a few posts o...

CatV22

•4 years ago

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W1r2

Did it! Went really slowly, still a bit achey from Strength and flex yesterday and run 1 Monday. Definitely need better trainers but have weird feet so have to...

Did it! Went really slowly, still a bit achey from Strength and flex yesterday a...

HappyNoodle

Graduate•4 years ago

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I only went and done it!!

Oh blody hell only gone and done it... Week 5....run 3...oh yes... So so proud happy, chuffed and thoroughly thrilled that I managed it a whole 20 minutes...

Oh blody hell only gone and done it... Week 5....run 3...oh yes... So so proud h...

Yodler

Graduate•4 years ago

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Novice again after 6 years but going for it

Before having my eldest I was always running then I had him and found reasons to not run. Had my second baby last year and still trying to lose weight so...

Before having my eldest I was always running then I had him and found reasons to...

RunningToSlimMe

•4 years ago

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Wk5 R3

Big run tomorrow Fingers crossed I make the full 20 mins Excited / apprehensive

Big run tomorrow Fingers crossed I make the full 20 mins Excited / apprehensi...

D1311

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 looming tomorrow (eek!)

I’m nervous... and a little excited, by the daunting prospect of w5r3 tomorrow! A full 20 minutes. I feel my body is up for it, but am worried my mind may...

I’m nervous... and a little excited, by the daunting prospect of w5r3 tomorrow! ...

RemyPoshPaws

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3

Yay! What a good run! One more week to go 😬 For the past 2 weeks I’ve had a couple of days rest before my final run of the week. It has made a huge...

Yay! What a good run! One more week to go 😬 For the past 2 weeks I’ve had a co...

CobbleRunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

I was a little anxious with this run considering how hard I found week 5 run 3. But I actually found it easier than the 20 minutes! I have found the other runs...

I was a little anxious with this run considering how hard I found week 5 run 3. ...

LME1707

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

The change in the weather has upsides and downsides. Upsides - it's not so hot. Downsides - there are a lot of puddles everywhere. I found this quite hard -...

The change in the weather has upsides and downsides. Upsides - it's not so hot....

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

5K for £5 post graduation 👩🏼‍🎓

So I recently graduated (Sunday 26th April) today is Wednesday 29th April, today was my first post graduation run I decided to get this 5K for £5 run for...

So I recently graduated (Sunday 26th April) today is Wednesday 29th April, today...

sandiecullip

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R2

Well thanks to the advice from Sunday guys. I slowed down my run a little today and actually didnt get off the treadmill feeling like I was having an asthma...

Well thanks to the advice from Sunday guys. I slowed down my run a little today...

ShellClarke1870

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Pain in shins and feet 🦶

Painful legs after week 3 run 2

W7R1 - First morning run

Recovery running is putting a smile on my face 😊

Running Speed

Query on saving runs

Really didn’t think I’ll enjoy this app....

Week 5 and struggling!

Week 8 Wall

Hard work

I’m new here!

W1 R2

My first post

I did it!

When is the best time to run?

There is hope 4 me after all..woop

W6/R1

W4R3 complete

w6r2...tough run!

W1 R3

W1r2

I only went and done it!!

Novice again after 6 years but going for it

Wk5 R3

Week 5 run 3 looming tomorrow (eek!)

Week 8 Run 3

Week 6 Run 3

Week 6 run 1

5K for £5 post graduation 👩🏼‍🎓

W4 R2

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