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Sore knees

Hello there, I’ve stopped running for now as my knee is in agony, I can’t actually kneel down and put my knees on the floor or any surface without it being...

Hello there, I’ve stopped running for now as my knee is in agony, I can’t actual...

Lanabear1973

•4 years ago

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Woo hoo! Week 5 run III completed

I ran for 20 minutes! I have found that I need to extend my warm up walk to 10 minutes- really helps my knees to loosen up. It was absolutely fine! So much...

I ran for 20 minutes! I have found that I need to extend my warm up walk to 10 m...

Symi

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3

Completed the first longer runs this morning, only 3 minutes but I never could have done that before starting this program, a good playlist helps, this...

Completed the first longer runs this morning, only 3 minutes but I never could ...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Walk/running longer than 30min

Hello, im currently on week 2 run 3, my question is what to do if i want to carry on running when i finished this run, do i repeat this? Any tips would be...

Hello, im currently on week 2 run 3, my question is what to do if i want to carr...

Triplecde187

•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 1 - and soooooo slow!

Firstly, I must say I'm inordinately proud of myself. I ran for 25 minutes today and walked for 10 minutes and didn't get out of puff or pull a muscle or get...

Firstly, I must say I'm inordinately proud of myself. I ran for 25 minutes today...

Sweet_Fanny_Adams

Graduate•4 years ago

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The Week 5 Lick

#Couchto5K Week 5 run 1. 3x5minutes was OK. Feeling reasonably comfortable, but will see how the longer runs in the next 2 sessions go. Playlist started with...

#Couchto5K Week 5 run 1. 3x5minutes was OK. Feeling reasonably comfortable, but ...

ExpatMorrisonian

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Rest Days

Hi guys I completed my second run on wk4 today and it’s really given me the bug so much so that I want to go out again tomorrow. Being a newbie - I know it...

Hi guys I completed my second run on wk4 today and it’s really given me the bug ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Wk 5 run 2

At the risk of repeating myself .... I can't believe I've done two lots of 8 minutes running. I simply can't believe it! I know what's coming on the next run....

At the risk of repeating myself .... I can't believe I've done two lots of 8 mi...

Fatbags1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

WoW x proud of me and my boy. We both completed the 25 min non stop run and felt great!!! I am over the moon x Bring it on!

WoW x proud of me and my boy. We both completed the 25 min non stop run and felt...

devida20

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Viewing completed runs

Where can i see my runs? Please does it show you a log anywhere please

Wean

•4 years ago

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W9R1 - Second time round

I’m nearly there! On my second attempt at the plan. I first graduated last August and then, for a lot of reasons, gave up running. I decided to give it another...

I’m nearly there! On my second attempt at the plan. I first graduated last Augus...

Nicky_F

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 run 3 done!

I am on a roll!! Smashed the 3rd run of week 3😁 Feeling good and will see what starting week 4 gives me on Friday. I can't believe this is actually me...

I am on a roll!! Smashed the 3rd run of week 3😁 Feeling good and will see what...

happytanya2

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Neck/upper body stiffness

Anyone give advice on why I get neck/upper body aching and stiffness after a run? I'm working on my breathing as I thought this might have something to do with...

Anyone give advice on why I get neck/upper body aching and stiffness after a run...

Shecowarrior

•4 years ago

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Week 3 Completed 🙌🏻

It the general scheme of things it’s not a lot but I’m happy. Running has never really been my thing and I run slow ... and I had a 10 day interval with knee...

It the general scheme of things it’s not a lot but I’m happy. Running has never ...

Bupkiss100

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Completed......Graduation in sight!

Have just completed my final Week 8 run and am chuffed to bits. Have felt a bit flat the last few days (Hubby is shielding; last left the house on 21 March &...

Have just completed my final Week 8 run and am chuffed to bits. Have felt a bit ...

Placitasgirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie, furloughed 62 year old, achey-jointed C25K determined unfit lady

Hi. I've just finished week 2 of C25K. Am licking my wounds, sitting on armchair with a hot water bottle, feeling a little despondent. I can't quit, and I...

Hi. I've just finished week 2 of C25K. Am licking my wounds, sitting on armcha...

EarthRise

•4 years ago

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W5R2 completely destroyed what PMA i had

I went into this run full of positivity after reading peoples posts and tips on the longer runs. I didn't even manage one of them. First 8 minutes lasted only...

I went into this run full of positivity after reading peoples posts and tips on ...

Scoochie

Graduate•4 years ago

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My journey begins

I won’t lie. I’m knackered today!! Plus my calf’s ache 😩 Proud I pushed through & did it though. Managed to kinda save it on this Strava thinking but didn’t...

I won’t lie. I’m knackered today!! Plus my calf’s ache 😩 Proud I pushed through...

Moonchild1_

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Numb toe a couple of hours later

Hey guys , this forum is awesome , pats on everyone’s backs 👏🏼 About 2 hours after running , my third tie left foot has a weird numbness which lasts a...

Hey guys , this forum is awesome , pats on everyone’s backs 👏🏼 About 2 ho...

Never2Heavy2

•4 years ago

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W2, R3 - tick!

R3 of W2 completed, was determined even though I start nights tonight... Go Megs! I'm slightly apprehensive about going on to W3 as I know its a change, but I...

R3 of W2 completed, was determined even though I start nights tonight... Go Megs...

MWattsit

•4 years ago

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T shirt printing

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced company that would print a t shirt and (probably a different company) engrave a medal for me? I'm planning on running...

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced company that would print a t shirt and ...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 in the bag despite hindrances

Wasn't sure I would manage a run as scheduled today. After the high of completing W5R1 on Monday, yesterday I woke up with all kinds of niggles. But with a...

Wasn't sure I would manage a run as scheduled today. After the high of completi...

Michrun

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Mixing It Up

Today was a running day. I am trying to mix it up a bit at the moment with my goal being to run for at least 30 minutes 3 times a week. All my running has been...

Today was a running day. I am trying to mix it up a bit at the moment with my go...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run of 20 mins non-stop

I completed Week 5, Run 3 which I put off for a day as it involved a 20 min run which I'd never done before (or not done since miserable cross country runs at...

I completed Week 5, Run 3 which I put off for a day as it involved a 20 min run ...

Claudiecat

•4 years ago

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I’m a runner

Completed week 6 this morning. Apparently, I’m a runner now. Looking forward to week 7. I’ve found progress is dependent on keeping the pace slow. I’m 61 one...

Completed week 6 this morning. Apparently, I’m a runner now. Looking forward to ...

Damo61

•4 years ago

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Still Determined

Managed run 2 of week 7 this morning, glad I’ve repeated week 7 , choose different route today was a nice change 😃

Managed run 2 of week 7 this morning, glad I’ve repeated week 7 , choose differe...

Footsy

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 run 1

Done it!! I run on the treadmill at on 7 km per hr and walk at 5 km per hr, this feels a steady pace for me.

Done it!! I run on the treadmill at on 7 km per hr and walk at 5 km per hr, thi...

Apricot1

•4 years ago

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W1R2, Take Two..

Yes it was raining. Yes I wore too many layers so it felt like I was running (shuffling) in a bin bag. And yes I got intimidated by a family of Canadian Geese...

Yes it was raining. Yes I wore too many layers so it felt like I was running (sh...

Hayleigh268

Graduate•4 years ago

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Day 46 of lockdown

Some good news at last should know for sure tomorrow but fingers crossed 🤞🏻 then I’m starting this program! 😊 From the Spanish government Exercise and...

Some good news at last should know for sure tomorrow but fingers crossed 🤞🏻 th...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Finding this week quite challenging. Although enjoyed running in light rain. I really enjoyed week 5 run 3 but going back to intervals is tough. Must be in...

Finding this week quite challenging. Although enjoyed running in light rain. ...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Sore knees

Woo hoo! Week 5 run III completed

Week 3

Walk/running longer than 30min

Week 7 run 1 - and soooooo slow!

The Week 5 Lick

Rest Days

Wk 5 run 2

Week 6 Run 3

Viewing completed runs

W9R1 - Second time round

Week 3 run 3 done!

Neck/upper body stiffness

Week 3 Completed 🙌🏻

Week 8 Completed......Graduation in sight!

Newbie, furloughed 62 year old, achey-jointed C25K determined unfit lady

W5R2 completely destroyed what PMA i had

My journey begins

Numb toe a couple of hours later

W2, R3 - tick!

T shirt printing

Week 5 Run 2 in the bag despite hindrances

Mixing It Up

First run of 20 mins non-stop

I’m a runner

Still Determined

Week 3 run 1

W1R2, Take Two..

Day 46 of lockdown

Week 6 Run 2

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