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W6r3

Can't believe I've done 25 mins running this morning, which worked out at 2 miles...2 MILES! So impressed with myself 🤣 not only that, I left the safety of...

Can't believe I've done 25 mins running this morning, which worked out at 2 mile...

Helena-S

Graduate•3 years ago

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4 Seasons in one run! W6R3

What a run... sun, rain, hailstones, gusts of gale force wind. And of course the hail and gusts started on the way back! Still done in the face of adversity....

What a run... sun, rain, hailstones, gusts of gale force wind. And of course the...

LastBlaster

Graduate•3 years ago

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2nd run wk7 done

Did the 2nd run of wk7 and although battling against the breeze I found it less difficult this morning compared to Wednesday. I went back to my normal running...

Did the 2nd run of wk7 and although battling against the breeze I found it less ...

Returnagain

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk4 Done

Wk 4 in the bag, it was bucketing down this morning however as soon as the rain ceased I bulleted it out the door.. Delighted it’s done but how the hell am I...

Wk 4 in the bag, it was bucketing down this morning however as soon as the rain ...

Roughdiamond01

•3 years ago

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W2 R3

Its absolutely pouring down and the wind is horrific im willing myself to get out the door and complete w2 r3 whilst my son is at school and my new baby boy...

Its absolutely pouring down and the wind is horrific im willing myself to get o...

Jens_blend

•3 years ago

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Week 7 done ✅

I’m not going to lie to you... I did struggle this week. For the first two of the runs my brain was saying (actually shouting) “take a break, stop running,...

I’m not going to lie to you... I did struggle this week. For the first two of t...

SassyF

Graduate•3 years ago

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Completed Couch to 5k but not at 5k

Hi there, I'm new here. I completed my last C25K run on Sunday but am only at 4.3km. My plan was to carry on and still listen to Laura but then try and...

Hi there, I'm new here. I completed my last C25K run on Sunday but am only at 4....

Chick1976

•3 years ago

12 Replies

How to control breathing?

I want to start C25k, I'm 61, can't afford special trainers, how do I support my ankles? I can't run for a bus, have done exercise classes and gym, but panic...

I want to start C25k, I'm 61, can't afford special trainers, how do I support my...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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W6R3 - Completed, I'm a runner and part-time Meteorologist

It's funny that I always check what the weather maybe like for my next run and prepare for rain, after checking the weather channels I came to the conclusion...

It's funny that I always check what the weather maybe like for my next run and p...

Beastie_MCCXIX

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running on consecutive days?

Ok, we all know the rules here and I have stuck by them religiously as I am slightly hyper-mobile plus over-pronate so quite injury prone... However, I have...

Ok, we all know the rules here and I have stuck by them religiously as I am slig...

Piaffesal

Graduate•3 years ago

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Breathing

Hi I’m 61 in April this year and would love to be able to run 5 k as a birthday pressie to myself. I’m fairly fit as I’ve been doing HIIT classes twice a...

Hi I’m 61 in April this year and would love to be able to run 5 k as a birthday...

gwenpens

•3 years ago

8 Replies

What should I do?

Hi, I got to w5 and was meant to do the 20 min run but my knee hurt quite bad so I decided to take a week off. Now that my knee feels better I don’t know if to...

Hi, I got to w5 and was meant to do the 20 min run but my knee hurt quite bad so...

ele123

Graduate•3 years ago

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Never say die

A year ago, I got as far as the end of week five before a recurrence of a back problem forced me to stop. I couldn't get treatment because of lockdown so...

A year ago, I got as far as the end of week five before a recurrence of a back p...

Woody_53

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Constant foot injuries need help and ideas?

Hi everyone I got to 5k a while ago, and was trying to get beyond that. However I’m finding that I keep getting what feels like plantar fasciitis on the...

Hi everyone I got to 5k a while ago, and was trying to get beyond that. However...

Tansycat

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 R3. Woo! Hoo!

Feeling fab. I was the one in the clubs in my teens/twenties that was just there to dance -never mind booze and boys. Even when I was dropping, if a good song...

Feeling fab. I was the one in the clubs in my teens/twenties that was just there...

mind1st

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

About to do W8 R3

Last run was Monday today is Friday hope my body can remember what to do 🙏. I am what you call a creative, hate sport, have never ran but I am really loving...

Last run was Monday today is Friday hope my body can remember what to do 🙏. I a...

BoobinMaMa

Graduate•3 years ago

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W4R2 in the bag

I felt so weak though. I didn’t get the same enjoyment as I usually do, I was wishing the time away. I think I’m a bit under the weather 😏 Going to give...

I felt so weak though. I didn’t get the same enjoyment as I usually do, I was wi...

Haybombay58

•3 years ago

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Wk4R1 😊

Feeling chuffed that I got the pace right. It was really enjoyable despite the weather. I was pleasantly surprised how much further down the track I got.

Feeling chuffed that I got the pace right. It was really enjoyable despite the ...

DylanTheRabbit

Graduate•3 years ago

5 Replies

Graduation

I just graduated C25K 😊 I must admit I had a few wobbles and was not 100% consistent on a couple of weeks and restarted as well but overall I stuck to it and...

I just graduated C25K 😊 I must admit I had a few wobbles and was not 100% cons...

Giggletowiggle

Graduate•3 years ago

13 Replies

W7 run 3 just finished

Hi, I am enjoying doing a 'proper" programme of running and touch wood no injuries which I used to get. Looking ahead are there any Apps to keep you...

Hi, I am enjoying doing a 'proper" programme of running and touch wood no injur...

Freddie17

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Week 4 - lacking in confidence!

Am about to start the week 4 runs . To be honest I am experiencing a mental block and not believing it to be possible to run for 5 minutes. I am finding the...

Am about to start the week 4 runs . To be honest I am experiencing a mental bloc...

Greenview

Graduate•3 years ago

19 Replies

Pulled muscle or ligament

Does anyone long do these sort of things take to go? I’ve consulted doc and she says weeks sometimes so I’m worried will lose stamina I’ve built up since...

Does anyone long do these sort of things take to go? I’ve consulted doc and she ...

Ruby69

Graduate•3 years ago

7 Replies

My ankles and calves hate me

I've just started and I'm on week 2. I have the worst ankle and calf pain whilst doing the second run. It took some getting used used in the first week as I...

I've just started and I'm on week 2. I have the worst ankle and calf pain whilst...

Minnibohaha

Graduate•3 years ago

21 Replies

Week 9

Week 9 run 2 done !! horrible weather here in Greater Manchester so a really tough run, roll on Sunday for run 3

Week 9 run 2 done !! horrible weather here in Greater Manchester so a really tou...

JJFinzi

Graduate•3 years ago

4 Replies

Hello

Hello, Just thought I'd introduce myself. I've tried C25K a few times now but never finished. I am determined to be able to run for 30mins at a natural,...

Hello, Just thought I'd introduce myself. I've tried C25K a few times now but n...

Buglet14

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Gone with the wind!!!! 🌬

Week 7 Run 2 just completed and I feel exhilarated!!! 🤩 it was a proper resistance jog for the first half running into the wind 💪🏻 then I felt like I was...

Week 7 Run 2 just completed and I feel exhilarated!!! 🤩 it was a proper resista...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Just saying Hi!

Just wanted to say hello. I've never posted on a forum in my life, but have been inspired by the support and kindness you've shown to everyone and want to be...

Just wanted to say hello. I've never posted on a forum in my life, but have been...

Morrisdancer21

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Sore knees

I done week 2 run 2 yesterday and me knees are letting me know about it this morning. Is this normal? The run felt good and I felt like I was faster then...

I done week 2 run 2 yesterday and me knees are letting me know about it this mor...

Amibrock

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Achey legs

Hi all. In all honesty I haven’t done much exercise. Since being furloughed in January my legs ache do u think it’s to do with doing nothing apart from...

Hi all. In all honesty I haven’t done much exercise. Since being furloughed in ...

Hometeam2016

•3 years ago

3 Replies

What the best app to use when tracking ur fit journey

I've just started my fitness journey an i have decided i want to record my progress in each week , I do alot of walking but don't know how to track the places...

I've just started my fitness journey an i have decided i want to record my progr...

Crazyrocheter

Graduate•3 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2021

W6r3

4 Seasons in one run! W6R3

2nd run wk7 done

Wk4 Done

W2 R3

Week 7 done ✅

Completed Couch to 5k but not at 5k

How to control breathing?

W6R3 - Completed, I'm a runner and part-time Meteorologist

Running on consecutive days?

Breathing

What should I do?

Never say die

Constant foot injuries need help and ideas?

Week 5 R3. Woo! Hoo!

About to do W8 R3

W4R2 in the bag

Wk4R1 😊

Graduation

W7 run 3 just finished

Week 4 - lacking in confidence!

Pulled muscle or ligament

My ankles and calves hate me

Week 9

Hello

Gone with the wind!!!! 🌬

Just saying Hi!

Sore knees

Achey legs

What the best app to use when tracking ur fit journey

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