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Music or Silence

Having got as far as W8 without using headphones, I see a few runners out there wearing headphones, and I wonder if they’re an advantage or not. I’m happy not...

Having got as far as W8 without using headphones, I see a few runners out there ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Taking the first step is the hardest!

I am planning to go tomorrow for my first run 😳

Gadginator

•3 years ago

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Day 1 omg!!!!

Today was my first day of doing any form of exercise for what must be nearly 18 years. 35 days ago I quit smoking and my plan was once I felt it was the right...

Today was my first day of doing any form of exercise for what must be nearly 18 ...

Bbrown1985

•3 years ago

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Turf Toe ??

Has anyone experienced turf toe ? Apparently this is what resulted in stretching in bed a couple of weeks ago - a very swollen painful big toe that I could...

Has anyone experienced turf toe ? Apparently this is what resulted in stretchin...

lexiemcd

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduation day for me 🤗

C25K, completed! Lots of love and kind wishes to all those whom gave me support, advise and loads of encouragement, it really was worth all the effort....

C25K, completed! Lots of love and kind wishes to all those whom gave me support,...

Kimikins

Graduate•3 years ago

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Take II

Over a year since I graduated and 6 months since I last ran due to a knee injury. I decided to ease back the sensible way starting at the beginning. I'm glad...

Over a year since I graduated and 6 months since I last ran due to a knee injury...

Allbarron

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running socks are a go!

After finding blisters on the arches of my foot I asked the forum for advice and as ever you all came back with reasons and answers and new running socks were...

After finding blisters on the arches of my foot I asked the forum for advice and...

Wavy-chick28

Graduate•3 years ago

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Factoring in weight loss with C25k

Hi everyone I’m currently on W4,R1. I am doing this to lose weight and beginner training for this years London Marathon. I’m doing ok so far on the runs, but...

Hi everyone I’m currently on W4,R1. I am doing this to lose weight and beginner ...

ElephantRunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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🎊🎉 W9, R3 , completed.

What a fantastic personal achievement, I'm so pleased and proud of myself for sticking with it. It's been a bit of a battle between mind and body , mind has...

What a fantastic personal achievement, I'm so pleased and proud of myself for s...

Kimikins

Graduate•3 years ago

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I’m new today

First run today at 61 years had a hip replacement last September and an arthritic foot on left so being very cautious but felt exhilarated afterwards . The run...

First run today at 61 years had a hip replacement last September and an arthriti...

Garden59

•3 years ago

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Ankle pain

Was hoping to complete week9 run 3 yesterday or today but since my last run my ankles have been killing me, I could hardly walk 2 days ago. I did take dogs for...

Was hoping to complete week9 run 3 yesterday or today but since my last run my a...

Bakingcupcake

•3 years ago

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W5 R1

Wasn’t quite done properly as I ran with a friend, but she cycled and I ran. We stopped when either of us needed a break (she’s got MS, I’ve got AS and she’s...

Wasn’t quite done properly as I ran with a friend, but she cycled and I ran. We ...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

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W3R3

3 minute runs have been a challenge this week but have done them. Looking forward to starting week 4.

3 minute runs have been a challenge this week but have done them. Looking forwar...

JoabbyM

•3 years ago

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Three 22 minute runs under my belt!

What a difference in a week! Last week I couldn’t run outside as the track I run was flooded, today I was putting on suncream before heading out 😂 Finished my...

What a difference in a week! Last week I couldn’t run outside as the track I run...

girlsjustwannarun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

Sunday 30th May 2021 What a glorious day though did not help with my running, in fact the opposite. Despite this I decided to run as slow as I could go and...

Sunday 30th May 2021 What a glorious day though did not help with my running, in...

amisfit

Graduate•3 years ago

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Distance at wk 9

Hi there I’m on week 5 and over the weeks my distance has been around the 3km mark. When you get to week 9 and running for 30 mins non stop (if I ever get...

Hi there I’m on week 5 and over the weeks my distance has been around the 3km ma...

MamaSuleiman1

•3 years ago

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Advice and a question please

Apologies for boring post. So a bit down in the dumps. Today should have been W3R1 but my L knee is hurting so I'm resting up. It's probably my fault. I know...

Apologies for boring post. So a bit down in the dumps. Today should have been W3...

Rotti57

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9R1 - The early bird avoids the heat!

Yes! I completed the first run of graduation week. I went earlier than usual this morning to avoid the sun and heat and it was lovely. However, after halfway...

Yes! I completed the first run of graduation week. I went earlier than usual thi...

Pigpog

Graduate•3 years ago

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Enquiry or help!

Hi graduated on April and like every runner was lost without couch to 5 K. But carried on going back to the app and doing the same runs to up my stamina. It...

Hi graduated on April and like every runner was lost without couch to 5 K. But c...

Mjerry

Graduate•3 years ago

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Treadmill Vs road

On week 3 after a bit of stop and start. Have switched to running on the treadmill at the gym now they are open again. So much easier than running on the road....

On week 3 after a bit of stop and start. Have switched to running on the treadmi...

Brid34

•3 years ago

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W4 done and dusted

W4 complete, now for the really scary one! Top tips welcome 😬🤞🏼

Dee2609

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 2 run 1!

After a 14 week gap due to a broken foot have now done W2R1!! In a heatwave! My earlier runs were in rain and snow and sleet..today was a first. I had been at...

After a 14 week gap due to a broken foot have now done W2R1!! In a heatwave! My ...

AH21MM

Graduate•3 years ago

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Increase running days

Hi. Not been on here for a while. Graduated sometime ago and running 5k 3 times a week. Any advice as to increasing the amount of days to 4 or 5? Thanks.

Hi. Not been on here for a while. Graduated sometime ago and running 5k 3 times ...

Currentum4Salutem

•3 years ago

9 Replies

COGH, the final lap

I ran my 5K for COGH this morning, it really wasn't a very good run, and I think I would actually have cut it short if it wasn't for doing the last lap with...

I ran my 5K for COGH this morning, it really wasn't a very good run, and I think...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•3 years ago

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I am a 5K runner!

Just completed the 5K today!

Yin8Yang

•3 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3!

Well, here I am!. Just done Week 9 Run 3, and not only that, I still had some left in the tank so decided to carry on until I hit the 5k as well!. I must admit...

Well, here I am!. Just done Week 9 Run 3, and not only that, I still had some le...

Vanguard12

Graduate•3 years ago

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Hip pain

I’ve completed the C25k and am enjoying short runs every few days now. I started to get some hip pain - not when I’m running but when I’m standing and...

I’ve completed the C25k and am enjoying short runs every few days now. I started...

Suemcg

Graduate•3 years ago

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Different route on consolidation run

Today I decided to go out a different route for the 30min run. This one is away from the busy road but it has hills which has been putting me off as I was...

Today I decided to go out a different route for the 30min run. This one is away ...

tmbtrain

Graduate•3 years ago

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starting again after a break

I graduated with quite a lot of difficulty last year - repeated some weeks once, sometimes twice - then had to stop because I dropped something heavy on my...

I graduated with quite a lot of difficulty last year - repeated some weeks once,...

cornishgirl54

Graduate•3 years ago

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W4r1 done!!

Ooh it's a bit of a doozie isn't it!! Very warm this morning here too - outside thermometer says 18.9C already 🥵 Mentally that was a big challenge, but...

Ooh it's a bit of a doozie isn't it!! Very warm this morning here too - outside ...

D25K

Graduate•3 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2021

Music or Silence

Taking the first step is the hardest!

Day 1 omg!!!!

Turf Toe ??

Graduation day for me 🤗

Take II

Running socks are a go!

Factoring in weight loss with C25k

🎊🎉 W9, R3 , completed.

I’m new today

Ankle pain

W5 R1

W3R3

Three 22 minute runs under my belt!

Week 5 Run 2

Distance at wk 9

Advice and a question please

W9R1 - The early bird avoids the heat!

Enquiry or help!

Treadmill Vs road

W4 done and dusted

Week 2 run 1!

Increase running days

COGH, the final lap

I am a 5K runner!

Week 9 Run 3!

Hip pain

Different route on consolidation run

starting again after a break

W4r1 done!!

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