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Cramps problem.

hi guys i am new at running and i have been facing cramps with my leg after running. What do you guys think I should do?

hi guys i am new at running and i have been facing cramps with my leg after runn...

Richards123

•3 years ago

7 Replies

W4 R1 Complete. Thank beep.

I have triumphed over the step (what I saw as a jump) up to Week 4. I was supposed to do it last night, but what with Italy and Spain going to penalties,...

I have triumphed over the step (what I saw as a jump) up to Week 4. I was suppo...

Mikey-Lowestoft

•3 years ago

12 Replies

First run without the app

I graduated a few days ago and after some thought, decided that the way forward at the moment was to set my phone alarm for 30 mins and Strava too and run my...

I graduated a few days ago and after some thought, decided that the way forward ...

GrannyPigsPerfume

Graduate•3 years ago

20 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Has anyone had any success with wireless earphones? I don’t want expensive Apple AirPods in case they fall out.

Wireless earphones? like AirPods but cheaper?

Benttoe

Graduate•3 years ago

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Not getting any easier....

...but am determined to complete the programme without repeating a run. That's all that is keeping me going. good luck everyone this week.

...but am determined to complete the programme without repeating a run. That's ...

Hepsibah

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Shin pain

Hi all, I really need some help. I'm three weeks in to C25k but had to stop running this evening because my shins are paining. I have tried icing but they...

Hi all, I really need some help. I'm three weeks in to C25k but had to stop run...

Helpme65

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Consolidation Club bonus post: Bridge to 5K plan!

✅ This post is for C25K graduates who have been consolidating their 30 minute runs for two or three weeks. ★ Are you running less than 5K in...

✅ This post is for C25K graduates who have been consolidating their 30 minute ru...

roseabi

•3 years ago

20 Replies

similar shoes to nike free run?

can anyone recommend another nike shoes similar to this one? for males. its running shoes but im using them as sneakers/gym/office i just tried Nike...

can anyone recommend another nike shoes similar to this one? for males. its runn...

nike4569asd

•3 years ago

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W7r2

Found this one a lot easier today not out of breath at all legs ok hip ok, with the walks did 2.48 miles

Found this one a lot easier today not out of breath at all legs ok hip ok, with ...

Lovescornwall

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 complete!

Set the treadmill to incline 2 this time as I was told it would help me get used to running outside when I’m finally better. Bad note, I wore new trainers.....

Set the treadmill to incline 2 this time as I was told it would help me get used...

Kairismummy

•3 years ago

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I did it !!!!

FINALLY did week 9 run 1🏃‍♀️😀 It is still really humid here so I took everybody’s advice and slowed right down. I didn’t think it was possible to go any...

FINALLY did week 9 run 1🏃‍♀️😀 It is still really humid here so I took everybo...

BS44

Graduate•3 years ago

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Do I need larger gaps b/w runs? Or is this a sign of bad running technique??

Hi all, I graduated C25K a month or so ago (never had any injuries during its completion), and have continued running using a different workout app (doing...

Hi all, I graduated C25K a month or so ago (never had any injuries during its co...

Dynamite905

Graduate•3 years ago

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Nearly there after W9 R2 …….

So this is the 2nd time I have gone through the C25K programme and it’s the closest to the finish line after I completed the 2nd run from week 9 yesterday,...

So this is the 2nd time I have gone through the C25K programme and it’s the clos...

Cycle07

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Pre-running food!

What are your favourite snacks to have before working out that aren’t high cals? I’m trying to eat something an hour before running (because if not I’m...

What are your favourite snacks to have before working out that aren’t high cals?...

Kairismummy

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Pod cast recommendations

Hi all, I'm finding that podcasts are helping to take my mind away from the running (which I am finding very challenging and only on w4). Has anyone got any...

Hi all, I'm finding that podcasts are helping to take my mind away from the runn...

PJRunner

Graduate•3 years ago

4 Replies

Changed coach

Got to run 3, changed coach to Jo, and she has started from run 1 again, so when I do week 2 run 4 she's going to be on week 1 run 2 ? Anyone else ahd this?...

Got to run 3, changed coach to Jo, and she has started from run 1 again, so when...

divernut

•3 years ago

4 Replies

W8R3 ✅

I did it but it wasn’t easy for me 🥺 I run slowly but I know I’m carrying extra weight plus I changed my route and added a few slight hills in (not a good...

I did it but it wasn’t easy for me 🥺 I run slowly but I know I’m carrying extra...

Karis28

Graduate•3 years ago

13 Replies

Week 7 Run 2 - done!

Another run in the bag. After my runs I always think I will add an extra run over the weekend but I’m reminded at the start of my run that it would be too...

Another run in the bag. After my runs I always think I will add an extra run ove...

Runningwithhoney

Graduate•3 years ago

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And just like that - week 9 run 3 complete

And there we have it - graduate status at last. Today’s run was quite a change to my week 9 run 2 on Friday which was met with a sunny run along the seafront...

And there we have it - graduate status at last. Today’s run was quite a change ...

Scrambled_Legs

Graduate•3 years ago

24 Replies

2nd post graduation run.

So out I went today for a run, I decided to take it nice and easy. Started Spotify then runkeeper as I began to run. Phone back in pocket only checking the...

So out I went today for a run, I decided to take it nice and easy. Started Spoti...

Epileptic_Squid

Graduate•3 years ago

4 Replies

Week 1

So I’ve managed to get through week 1. It may sound silly, but I feel so proud of myself. I’m sure I feel different. Happier even. I’m looking forward to...

So I’ve managed to get through week 1. It may sound silly, but I feel so proud o...

SoosieSoo

Graduate•3 years ago

8 Replies

Week 3 done

I had tried to psyche myself up to run outside this week but I have a mental block for some reason - I did it outside the first time. I decided not to make a...

I had tried to psyche myself up to run outside this week but I have a mental blo...

Crittermad

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 Run 1

Back to it after a full week off not feeling well and I loved it tonight slightly misty rain but so refreshing

Back to it after a full week off not feeling well and I loved it tonight slightl...

SarahLola

•3 years ago

2 Replies

W6 R1 done…

…and we managed to dodge the rain this time too. Very happy about that. I’m such a fair weather runner 😎

…and we managed to dodge the rain this time too. Very happy about that. I’m such...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

14 Replies

After C25K - what I’m learning

Much to my surprise, I graduated a couple of weeks ago (23 June ‘21) and could not have been more delighted. So, having achieved my goal I was determined to...

Much to my surprise, I graduated a couple of weeks ago (23 June ‘21) and could n...

Swaino1

Graduate•3 years ago

33 Replies

Enjoyable Slow Run

I had a lovely slow run this morning focusing on listening to my heart rate on my Garmin and not on my pace. I had a nice 37 minute run without feeling...

I had a lovely slow run this morning focusing on listening to my heart rate on ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Back In

Hello, I haven't written on here in a while. The last time I was messaging I was repeating every week, often multiple times, and I was up to week 3. I had a...

Hello, I haven't written on here in a while. The last time I was messaging I was...

Buglet14

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Finally managed run 1!

After a long time without even leaving the house; I decided it was time to get back onto the NHS 12 week plan, but this time to do it with C25K 😬 I was so...

After a long time without even leaving the house; I decided it was time to get b...

Kairismummy

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Run 1 of week 5 - done!

So proud that I got myself out there and did it. I so wasn't going to go when I woke up. Visiting this forum gave me the motivation. Feel so good having done...

So proud that I got myself out there and did it. I so wasn't going to go when I ...

CressidaB

Graduate•3 years ago

21 Replies

New PB!

Hi all. Just wanted to share with you all, especially the new runners on here, what can be achieved. I graduated on here during lockdown after not being able...

Hi all. Just wanted to share with you all, especially the new runners on here, w...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2021

Cramps problem.

W4 R1 Complete. Thank beep.

First run without the app

Has anyone had any success with wireless earphones? I don’t want expensive Apple AirPods in case they fall out.

Not getting any easier....

Shin pain

Consolidation Club bonus post: Bridge to 5K plan!

similar shoes to nike free run?

W7r2

Week 1 run 2 complete!

I did it !!!!

Do I need larger gaps b/w runs? Or is this a sign of bad running technique??

Nearly there after W9 R2 …….

Pre-running food!

Pod cast recommendations

Changed coach

W8R3 ✅

Week 7 Run 2 - done!

And just like that - week 9 run 3 complete

2nd post graduation run.

Week 1

Week 3 done

Week 3 Run 1

W6 R1 done…

After C25K - what I’m learning

Enjoyable Slow Run

Back In

Finally managed run 1!

Run 1 of week 5 - done!

New PB!

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