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Smashed week 8!!

This app has pushed me to get out and give it a go, I’m glad to say I’m still going and have wk9 in my sights - I’m coming for you wk9 💪

This app has pushed me to get out and give it a go, I’m glad to say I’m still go...

Jules1982

•3 years ago

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How Often Do You Guys Get Injured?

And, more importantly, do you really know WHY you get injured! We know the basics. Inadequate shoes will lead to injuries. Dehydration can also contribute....

And, more importantly, do you really know WHY you get injured! We know the basic...

mrrun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 1 run 1

On repeat, we’ve been running over 2 years now, struggled through C25k and increased slowly to 10k, we’ve become a bit stale this year only running once or...

On repeat, we’ve been running over 2 years now, struggled through C25k and incre...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 8 - I can see the finish line

Another slow ‘week’ due to some time off and activities planned and finding it hard to fit in. I’m keeping on keeping on though and looking forward to...

Another slow ‘week’ due to some time off and activities planned and finding it h...

Crittermad

Graduate•3 years ago

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Poor Lonely Me

I ran a PB (not) Parkrun last week but no one virtually ran with me, I felt so lonely 😀, really 😂 however, I also ran a official Parkrun with another PB time...

I ran a PB (not) Parkrun last week but no one virtually ran with me, I felt so l...

AlMorr

Ambassador•3 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 shuffle jog!

I just did my 3rd shuffle jog of week 6! I was sitting at home trying to tell myself I can do this for 25 minutes! I’m a self confessed lazy moo! I don’t...

I just did my 3rd shuffle jog of week 6! I was sitting at home trying to tell my...

Soozy16

Graduate•3 years ago

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I don't believe it!.... A sad tale .......

So last week after nine wonderful weeks doing C25K I graduated , full of pride in myself.... Oh no what is the saying? Pride before a fall?...... As I have a...

So last week after nine wonderful weeks doing C25K I graduated , full of pride i...

Mrsrun

Graduate•3 years ago

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W7R2

Really needed Laura s encouragement this morning, where the energy came from for the last 60seconds I havent a clue but sprinted to the finish line feeling...

Really needed Laura s encouragement this morning, where the energy came from f...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Michael

Absolutely gutted to lose Michael Johnson as my trainer, why why 😭😭😭

ebcroquet

•3 years ago

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Back after a year!

Hi folks Completed this last year and then did nothing! So here we go again, after a couple of weeks I’m now up to W3 R1 and loving it again … why did I ever...

Hi folks Completed this last year and then did nothing! So here we go again, aft...

coffee1066

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk 5 run 1 in the bag.

A little sore on the calves today. I always find Monday’s (run 1 of the week) a little more difficult with motivation after the weekend, but still pushing...

A little sore on the calves today. I always find Monday’s (run 1 of the week) a ...

Davidnotarunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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Will this mess up using the app as can’t complete week 1

I couldn’t complete my 3rd run of week 1 as I had an operation on my toe 7 weeks ago and it’s sore after the 2 runs so need to rest it for a few days . Gutted

I couldn’t complete my 3rd run of week 1 as I had an operation on my toe 7 weeks...

PaulaBell

•3 years ago

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Wk 3 R 2

Done it was feeling a bit anxious but back held up knees held up took it steady and it went well. Bank holiday no work no grandkids celebrated with a radox...

Done it was feeling a bit anxious but back held up knees held up took it steady ...

Poppdog

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 done

Hey there, I’m now week four into the program and I love it so far. During week 1 I read the essential guide given by the admin here and I’ve been enjoying...

Hey there, I’m now week four into the program and I love it so far. During week...

Ayelet15

•3 years ago

5 Replies

DONE IT!!!

I cannot believe that I've achieved this. It started off as a bit of a secret whim; I didn't tell anyone I had started C25K because I didn't honestly think I...

I cannot believe that I've achieved this. It started off as a bit of a secret w...

Benben21

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running after cold/flu

It is coming to about 4 weeks now since I last ran and I feel like I could start running again. I got to week 5 last time - do I have to start from the...

It is coming to about 4 weeks now since I last ran and I feel like I could star...

Appdev

•3 years ago

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Canicross Link-y Thing-y

I’ll just put this here for anyone who has a dog they think they might like to run with, to find....

I’ll just put this here for anyone who has a dog they think they might like to r...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•3 years ago

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A tough 3km

I ran yesterday. By the time I’d got where I needed to be I’d done 3km. The whole thing felt difficult. I didn’t continue, but I did do more than my 5 mins...

I ran yesterday. By the time I’d got where I needed to be I’d done 3km. The whol...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

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Yippee

My first run of W7 took me ages to find the podcast only seemed to go up to W6 but found it eventually. So pleased I managed the run and the 60 second faster...

My first run of W7 took me ages to find the podcast only seemed to go up to W6 b...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Tired Legs

I’ve been running for a year now. My breathing is fine but my legs get tired quickly?

I’ve been running for a year now. My breathing is fine but my legs get tired qui...

sugarmoon

Graduate•3 years ago

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Did it!

Hooray! i finished C25k can hardly believe it. I want to try n carry on so am in Bridge to 10k.

Hooray! i finished C25k can hardly believe it. I want to try n carry on so am in...

chasinghens

Graduate•3 years ago

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39 mins and 5K completed followed by a 38 minute 3.5K walk home!

Hmm, someone didn't plan well this morning lol 😆 😂

Kimikins

Graduate•3 years ago

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Well I did it

I am so proud of myself. I went from not being able to run 100m to running a 5k. Not quite the 30 minutes that C25k suggests but I’m no spring chicken! Thanks...

I am so proud of myself. I went from not being able to run 100m to running a 5k....

RachaelL

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Week One done ... again!

Hello dear C25K community, hope you've all been well despite everything that we've all been through since I last posted here. It was definitely pre-Covid when...

Hello dear C25K community, hope you've all been well despite everything that we'...

JoeyCoops

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Week three

I have really felt the runs this week in my thighs. Have made sure I have done plenty of stretching so I don't hurt the next day. Not sure whether to do an...

I have really felt the runs this week in my thighs. Have made sure I have done ...

fedupoffeelingtired

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk3 R1

I did it and despite having to give myself a “you can do this speech” at the end of the final run it wasn’t quite as bad as I thought it might be which goes to...

I did it and despite having to give myself a “you can do this speech” at the end...

Poppdog

Graduate•3 years ago

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Missed 10 days after finishing week 6. Should I repeat week 6 or continue to week 7? Thank you. 😊

Should I repeat week 5 / 6 or continue to week 7? Thank you.

Shelovesrugby1

Graduate•3 years ago

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Park run today

The park run I usually go to wasn’t on today because the fair is there instead, so I visited another park run nearby. Nice to have the choice of three that are...

The park run I usually go to wasn’t on today because the fair is there instead, ...

Pinkpig20

Graduate•3 years ago

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Itching to get back out there 🥺

Hi all.. I had gotten so far up to monday with my c25k and absolutely loving it… Had my gall bladder out on Tuesday, planned and knew it was coming but I’m so...

Hi all.. I had gotten so far up to monday with my c25k and absolutely loving it…...

Leledange

Graduate•3 years ago

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Hello fellow runners!!😊

Its been quiet a while since my last post, but I'm still in the game as it were.....this morning I completed my fastest 5k to date, still slow and steady you...

Its been quiet a while since my last post, but I'm still in the game as it were....

Cakerunner

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2021

Smashed week 8!!

How Often Do You Guys Get Injured?

Week 1 run 1

Week 8 - I can see the finish line

Poor Lonely Me

Week 6 run 3 shuffle jog!

I don't believe it!.... A sad tale .......

W7R2

Michael

Back after a year!

Wk 5 run 1 in the bag.

Will this mess up using the app as can’t complete week 1

Wk 3 R 2

Week 4 run 1 done

DONE IT!!!

Running after cold/flu

Canicross Link-y Thing-y

A tough 3km

Yippee

Tired Legs

Did it!

39 mins and 5K completed followed by a 38 minute 3.5K walk home!

Well I did it

Week One done ... again!

Week three

Wk3 R1

Missed 10 days after finishing week 6. Should I repeat week 6 or continue to week 7? Thank you. 😊

Park run today

Itching to get back out there 🥺

Hello fellow runners!!😊

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