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So slow...

But just did my 2nd 25min run which was harder than the 1st at my age of 55!! But kept going.. and pleased to have finished AND I seem to less knackered than I...

But just did my 2nd 25min run which was harder than the 1st at my age of 55!! Bu...

Jonnyboy9

•3 years ago

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Last run of week 5!

Got my first 20 min run tomorrow ... bit scary !!! I am 68 in a few weeks time and am quite pleased with my results especially as I have not run for probably...

Got my first 20 min run tomorrow ... bit scary !!! I am 68 in a few weeks time ...

lesharles

Graduate•3 years ago

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Just started today

Just though I'd say hi, l just did my first run. I'm an avid walker and hiker but wanted to up my game....

Just though I'd say hi, l just did my first run. I'm an avid walker and hiker bu...

Bunnysbeautifulmind

•3 years ago

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W5R1 heel pain and aching legs

Hi all, I completed W5R1 yesterday with no problem at the time, but since then I've found my calf and thigh muscles aching a bit and I've got a dull ache in...

Hi all, I completed W5R1 yesterday with no problem at the time, but since then I...

Starbi

Graduate•3 years ago

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Breathing

I have finished the C25K - although I haven't actually managed 5K yet. My problem is my breathing - I am unable to get past snatching for breath and the...

I have finished the C25K - although I haven't actually managed 5K yet. My probl...

Taffy51

•3 years ago

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Week5R3 Nailed it 😊

First of all a massive thank you to everyone who replied to my call for help and advice yesterday. I took it all on board and headed out today in the rain...

First of all a massive thank you to everyone who replied to my call for help and...

weeallym

Graduate•3 years ago

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5k

Felt hard in places, but pleased. Drizzly rain to finish!

Pinkpig20

Graduate•3 years ago

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Run on the coast 😀 😀

Stared week 5 of C25K this afternoon despite the awful weather, driving rain nd snow but I Smashed it 👊👊, I will succeed what ever the weather throws at...

Stared week 5 of C25K this afternoon despite the awful weather, driving rain nd ...

Stocksy67

Graduate•3 years ago

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Question: after C25K how to increase running time?

Hiya, I am running Consolidation Runs, or rather just runs. I kept to 30 minutes, but I have once run 35 minutes and my last run (CR 11) I have run 40 minutes,...

Hiya, I am running Consolidation Runs, or rather just runs. I kept to 30 minutes...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Off to do 2nd run

Off now to do second run 🏃‍♂️

Irish_eyes42

•3 years ago

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W4R2 finished with oomph!

I completed this run yesterday, with much more energy than W4R1. The previous run I just about managed to get my body to keep moving, this time I just felt...

I completed this run yesterday, with much more energy than W4R1. The previous ru...

Devon_straggler

Graduate•3 years ago

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Smile or say hello!

I have been running haha since Boxing day, and I believe there are a few runners on this c25k. However please can we just smile or nod at each other. I know...

I have been running haha since Boxing day, and I believe there are a few runners...

Chicky33

Graduate•3 years ago

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CR9 and First 5k 😀

I am so pleased! I was really, really faffing in my head this morning - which route, what to wear etc. Anyway I finally decided today was the day for the...

I am so pleased! I was really, really faffing in my head this morning - which r...

Frenc

Graduate•3 years ago

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Please share what you’re listening to...

... when you’re running, or getting motivated to run? Do you listen to a playlist - and what are your favourite tracks? Or a podcast - which one(s)? Or do you...

... when you’re running, or getting motivated to run? Do you listen to a playlis...

Susojan

Graduate•3 years ago

14 Replies

Reality Check

After my euphoria at the weekend of completing W5R3, it appears that I'm not quite ready for a 10k just yet after all, ha ha. First run of week 6 done last...

After my euphoria at the weekend of completing W5R3, it appears that I'm not qui...

Skel68

Graduate•3 years ago

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Knee advice needed!

Morning! I had twinges in one knee through the last week of C25k but I rested and applied ice etc in between runs. I then fell on the ice (I wasn't running at...

Morning! I had twinges in one knee through the last week of C25k but I rested an...

tandrageegirl

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 7 block

I completed 20 minutes relatively well, now i’m at the 28 minutes and I can’t even seem to run 15 minutes without feeling exhausted. I’ve not changed my pace...

I completed 20 minutes relatively well, now i’m at the 28 minutes and I can’t ev...

Carolinerose

•3 years ago

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Getting back at it, where to re-start?

When I learned my hernia surgery date was Jan. 7th I realised I'd be up to about week 7. I didn't want to stop there so I put it off till 26th. I did...

When I learned my hernia surgery date was Jan. 7th I realised I'd be up to about...

coolfemme

Graduate•3 years ago

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How far is a piece of string?

So ladies and gentlemen. How long does it take you to run 5k..surely we are all running at different speeds therefore running less or more distance. I am...

So ladies and gentlemen. How long does it take you to run 5k..surely we are all...

Chicky33

Graduate•3 years ago

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Post run pain? advice needed please

I'm half way through week 2 but I got massive pian in my knees and shins to the point where it can shoot right up the legs. I have stopped running for the time...

I'm half way through week 2 but I got massive pian in my knees and shins to the ...

Wizz180

•3 years ago

7 Replies

New month, New home, New Running route!

Finally starting to feel like I am recovered from the glute problems which started week of Xmas. I attempted a few recovery runs during January with many rest...

Finally starting to feel like I am recovered from the glute problems which start...

Bontobpat

Graduate•3 years ago

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Weird Run

Today, I did 4.3K on my Bridge to 60 minutes/10K. It wasn't "toxic" it was just slow! Probably my slowest 30 minute split. When I finished I felt as if hadn't...

Today, I did 4.3K on my Bridge to 60 minutes/10K. It wasn't "toxic" it was just ...

Rennur

Graduate•3 years ago

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First 5k for February Completed

That was a cold run it took until around 3km to get warm. Well first 5km for February completed in 28 mins 11 seconds so was pretty happy with that fastest...

That was a cold run it took until around 3km to get warm. Well first 5km for Feb...

Papillon17

Graduate•3 years ago

7 Replies

Back on the road again

Ok I'm back out there after a couple of weeks off due to various physical problems 😕 . Started week 2. Not too bad going up to 90 seconds actually, with a...

Ok I'm back out there after a couple of weeks off due to various physical proble...

Captain_Autumn

Graduate•3 years ago

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I ran out of order!

Hi, I was supposed to be starting week 5, run 1, but for whatever reason I did run 2 by mistake. On other weeks this wouldn't be a problem, as runs repeat, but...

Hi, I was supposed to be starting week 5, run 1, but for whatever reason I did r...

runtontorun

Graduate•3 years ago

12 Replies

Week 8 Run 1 Done!

So proud of me! 😀 It's been a long time. I started C25K journey last August repeating weeks when I couldn't quite complete a particular run. Weeks 1 and 4...

So proud of me! 😀 It's been a long time. I started C25K journey last August re...

RunLikeTheWinded

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running is keeping me sane!

I never thought I’d be writing this post, but having completed C25K in 2020, I’ve kept going and am now running 60 mins a couple of times a week! I’m not super...

I never thought I’d be writing this post, but having completed C25K in 2020, I’v...

Susojan

Graduate•3 years ago

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Back at it again!

So I managed to get all the way to week 8 with 5 runs left last march, and then lockdown happened! I really struggle to run outdoors due to issues with my knee...

So I managed to get all the way to week 8 with 5 runs left last march, and then ...

se92

•3 years ago

4 Replies

To repeat or not to repeat?

Hi, this is my first post and first time ever running any more than 100m in school sports day which was over 40yrs ago. I set myself this challenge in the New...

Hi, this is my first post and first time ever running any more than 100m in scho...

weeallym

Graduate•3 years ago

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Welcome to February 2021 The Graduation Medals 🎖️🥇🏅have just been freshly minted, albeit virtually, get yours here 🥰

Hello RUNNER! Many congratulations for completing the 9 week Couch to 5K training programme! You can now run for 30 minutes continuously - you are a...

Hello RUNNER! Many congratulations for completing the 9 week Couch to 5K traini...

Hidden

•3 years ago

173 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2021

So slow...

Last run of week 5!

Just started today

W5R1 heel pain and aching legs

Breathing

Week5R3 Nailed it 😊

5k

Run on the coast 😀 😀

Question: after C25K how to increase running time?

Off to do 2nd run

W4R2 finished with oomph!

Smile or say hello!

CR9 and First 5k 😀

Please share what you’re listening to...

Reality Check

Knee advice needed!

Week 7 block

Getting back at it, where to re-start?

How far is a piece of string?

Post run pain? advice needed please

New month, New home, New Running route!

Weird Run

First 5k for February Completed

Back on the road again

I ran out of order!

Week 8 Run 1 Done!

Running is keeping me sane!

Back at it again!

To repeat or not to repeat?

Welcome to February 2021 The Graduation Medals 🎖️🥇🏅have just been freshly minted, albeit virtually, get yours here 🥰

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