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Dolly Parton is a no-no

W1 R2 completed 🙌 Didn't enjoy this run quite as much, purely because my music on Spotify all went weird. Islands in the stream by dolly parton just isn't...

W1 R2 completed 🙌 Didn't enjoy this run quite as much, purely because my music...

massagemum

•4 years ago

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My journey begins

Week 3 Run 1 done!! Whoop!! #C25K. First 90secs was horrid 😂 but rest fantastic!! 🏃‍♀️🥰♥️

Week 3 Run 1 done!! Whoop!! #C25K. First 90secs was horrid 😂 but rest fantastic...

Moonchild1_

•4 years ago

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Bitter sweet victory

So at 73 I have finally done - did my final run in Sunday around the garden, varying the course between the scenic route (left hand side of the bird table) and...

So at 73 I have finally done - did my final run in Sunday around the garden, var...

Blackrunner

•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2

Another warm one! Might try an earlier run, next time! I’m finding the second part of the session, easier! I’m starting to find a rhythm! Hope this is a sign...

Another warm one! Might try an earlier run, next time! I’m finding the second pa...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Wk2 R1 (does cycling last week count?!)

So in the interest of full disclosure I “missed” last week and took to the bike, that’s my excuses out the way. But wk2 officially kicked off today and dare I...

So in the interest of full disclosure I “missed” last week and took to the bike,...

Mar1a

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 Run 1 - smashed it!

For week 5 I’ve had to change my route as my normal foot path just isn’t cutting it anymore for two reasons. a) it’s getting overgrown and increasing hard to...

For week 5 I’ve had to change my route as my normal foot path just isn’t cutting...

Michrun

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Advice

So ive finished week 2, i didn’t find it easy but i wasn’t struggling to complete the runs. Now im worried about to moving to week 3 incase i really struggle...

So ive finished week 2, i didn’t find it easy but i wasn’t struggling to complet...

Amethyst27

•4 years ago

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Week 3 Day 1

I’m new here! Just completed the first run of week 3. Found the second 3 minute run a lot harder than the first but I managed to keep going!

I’m new here! Just completed the first run of week 3. Found the second 3 minute ...

Wh1teT1ger7

Graduate•4 years ago

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Help with shin splints please

Hi Guys - newbie here Ive just completed the first jog of wk 4 C2 5K and my shins are really struggling - my breathing is vastly improved but my legs...........

Hi Guys - newbie here Ive just completed the first jog of wk 4 C2 5K and my shin...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Feeling gutted

I am massively over weight but started this doing week 1 in my garden, thought I’d try week 2 on a football pitch near my house but really struggled with sore...

I am massively over weight but started this doing week 1 in my garden, thought I...

Kecks79

•4 years ago

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Time to upgrade

I’ve been power marching for the past few months, building up my strength and stamina. I think I’m ready to upgrade to a jog.

I’ve been power marching for the past few months, building up my strength and st...

martyn404

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1 ✓

I am over the moon !!! Week 1 C2-5K done 😀. I was so sure that after a weekend off I wouldn't bother- but I did and I'm so pleased. 1 down 8 the go. Don't get...

I am over the moon !!! Week 1 C2-5K done 😀. I was so sure that after a weekend ...

Calamity-me

•4 years ago

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Finished Week 4!!! edited

PHEW I never thought I'd be able to do that, and I'm so excited to find it was actually enjoyable! To anyone starting out, it works it works. Despite a...

PHEW I never thought I'd be able to do that, and I'm so excited to find it was a...

Ojojodee

Graduate•4 years ago

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Am doing 5k 3x per week but now need advice

Hi there all, Thanks to everyone for the support; I have worked through C25K again and am now doing 5k 3x per week. I am 58 and obese (BMI 34).I run very...

Hi there all, Thanks to everyone for the support; I have worked through C25K ag...

Languid_Lil

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1

This is my first time posting.First run of week 4 today. Really struggling. The run I do is across fields and along a rocky coast with a few steep hills but...

This is my first time posting.First run of week 4 today. Really struggling. Th...

Farmwifey

•4 years ago

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Fairy doors, hearts and baubles 😊🏃‍♀️🌳🧚‍♀️💕

The little people have been working their magic again...... There is a lovely family somewhere near to where I live, who are making the most of lockdown and...

The little people have been working their magic again...... There is a lovely fa...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W4R1 - I made it!

So, this is my first post but I'm so chuffed with myself I had to share. I've never been a runner before but always wanted to try it. I'm by no means fit,...

So, this is my first post but I'm so chuffed with myself I had to share. I've ne...

Dsn11

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Here I go

Hi I start my first run today any tips

Famalan

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Complete!

I completed week 7 yesterday and it feels really great! Its still hard towards the end but im determined to finish each run. I have to admit the middle run of...

I completed week 7 yesterday and it feels really great! Its still hard towards t...

martysparty99

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 1

Well I just finished my week 1 run 1, and for someone who just quit smoking and couldn't even walk for very long without getting out of breath I'm proud I...

Well I just finished my week 1 run 1, and for someone who just quit smoking and ...

Blondie90

•4 years ago

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Week 6 R1. That was a surprise

All set up after my good week 5 run 3 which I really enjoyed. Then oh dear. I really struggled. Tried a morning run. The intervals seemed tough. I kept going...

All set up after my good week 5 run 3 which I really enjoyed. Then oh dear. I re...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4

Week 4 oh week 4! First run of week 4 is done, I got through it... just! But I suppose just got to be proud I did get through it, I don’t think I helped myself...

Week 4 oh week 4! First run of week 4 is done, I got through it... just! But I s...

Sydney2479

•4 years ago

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Weeek 6 R1

Hi just returned , slightly confused as it was a lot easier than I imagined ( especially after running 20 mins straight )but still did not find it without a...

Hi just returned , slightly confused as it was a lot easier than I imagined ( es...

Hideaway3

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Running shoes

Can anyone recommend a decent pair of jogging trainers not fussed on price just want a decent pair. Thanks

Can anyone recommend a decent pair of jogging trainers not fussed on price just ...

Liverpoolrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Stretches before run

Stretches before the run

Avw1

•4 years ago

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First Post - W3R3 done!!

Just completed Week 3 this morning and I’m very surprised to say that I found it went well and can see improvement already - who would’ve thought it! I’ve been...

Just completed Week 3 this morning and I’m very surprised to say that I found it...

Bumblebee26

Graduate•4 years ago

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A slower jog ⛹🏻‍♀️

Hi well I did week 2 run 2 for the second time and took the advice of stretching first. I was much slower and didn’t go as far first two jogs were ok but then...

Hi well I did week 2 run 2 for the second time and took the advice of stretching...

Delgirl82

•4 years ago

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Start as u mean to go on!

Well day one.. Week one done... I feel out of breath, hot and sweaty.... And Great!!!!! Bring it on day 2!!👍🏃

Well day one.. Week one done... I feel out of breath, hot and sweaty.... And Gre...

Tynecastle

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W2R3 Help - my leggings keep falling down

I’m wearing sports ones but it’s such a pain when you are not in a gym and don’t have a holder for your water - makes pulling them up after each run burst very...

I’m wearing sports ones but it’s such a pain when you are not in a gym and don’t...

SharsX

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run completed - how did I do?

Hey all! Just did my first run in my adult life at 29, using C25K - it went better than expected (I was worried I wouldn’t be able to run for a full minute),...

Hey all! Just did my first run in my adult life at 29, using C25K - it went bet...

JohnDop

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Dolly Parton is a no-no

My journey begins

Bitter sweet victory

Week 4 Run 2

Wk2 R1 (does cycling last week count?!)

Week 5 Run 1 - smashed it!

Advice

Week 3 Day 1

Help with shin splints please

Feeling gutted

Time to upgrade

Week 1 ✓

Finished Week 4!!! edited

Am doing 5k 3x per week but now need advice

W4R1

Fairy doors, hearts and baubles 😊🏃‍♀️🌳🧚‍♀️💕

W4R1 - I made it!

Here I go

Week 7 Complete!

Week 1 run 1

Week 6 R1. That was a surprise

Week 4

Weeek 6 R1

Running shoes

Stretches before run

First Post - W3R3 done!!

A slower jog ⛹🏻‍♀️

Start as u mean to go on!

W2R3 Help - my leggings keep falling down

First run completed - how did I do?

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