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Tips for returning after injury

So, I made it all the way to the end of w4 before injuring my ankle! At the advice of my physio, I'm not running for a few weeks but I'm already wondering how...

So, I made it all the way to the end of w4 before injuring my ankle! At the advi...

sje445

•3 years ago

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5k back to couch

So after successfully completing C25K I managed to completely reverse back to couch and had to start all over again! Yesterday I completed my second...

So after successfully completing C25K I managed to completely reverse back to co...

Pol51

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

migraine and running

Any migraine suffers on here that suspect that running may be a trigger, my migraine may be vestibular. I began the programme 2 years ago and keep trying as I...

Any migraine suffers on here that suspect that running may be a trigger, my migr...

Kithecat

•3 years ago

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Wish me luck

On mentioning to some people at the gym this morning that it would be my w6r3 tomorrow all the negative comments came.....if your legs ached on R2 then you...

On mentioning to some people at the gym this morning that it would be my w6r3 to...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wow!!! W9R1 done!

I cannae believe this (as Sarah Millican might say) but I've just run 30 mins without stopping. I won't say it was easy and I was checking my Fitbit for...

I cannae believe this (as Sarah Millican might say) but I've just run 30 mins wi...

Benben21

Graduate•3 years ago

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I’ve only gone and done it.

Thank you all C25K I’ve just completed my last run. Harder than I thought. Not the finish I was quite looking for. A stitch in my side, a dry throat and a...

Thank you all C25K I’ve just completed my last run. Harder than I thought. Not ...

SoosieSoo

Graduate•3 years ago

9 Replies

Injury & motivation

Hi just signed on. I’ve had an injury to my achilles for about a year. I’ve been to see the physio and he did relieve the pain and it has got better. When I...

Hi just signed on. I’ve had an injury to my achilles for about a year. I’ve been...

Weelon

•3 years ago

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W9R3 ✅

Done it. Back on that podium at last. For anyone considering re-doing C25K, I’d say it’s easier 2nd time round. I think it was easier mentally, because I knew...

Done it. Back on that podium at last. For anyone considering re-doing C25K, I’d ...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 Day 1- is it easier than week4!? Or just me.

I did day 1 today, have indeed reduced my pace but I found it easier. Is it just me or is week 5 at least day 1 easier than week4? Also I see week 5 day 2 had...

I did day 1 today, have indeed reduced my pace but I found it easier. Is it just...

Khalesi

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2 Update

Ok. So I did the right thing and read and reread Iannodatruffe’s post on C25K tips on my rest day. Woke up this morning excited to run. Worked all day… Still...

Ok. So I did the right thing and read and reread Iannodatruffe’s post on C25K ti...

Davidnotarunner

Graduate•3 years ago

11 Replies

Running efficiently

Hi folks, On a recent Parkrun an experienced runner said to me that if he could give any new runner advice he would tell them to learn how to run efficiently...

Hi folks, On a recent Parkrun an experienced runner said to me that if he could ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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1Mile easy

Today I took it easy, after yesterday’s 3k . So I decided to Run 1Mile, same as on Sunday but today a whooping 2 sec quicker lol I normally run in the morning...

Today I took it easy, after yesterday’s 3k . So I decided to Run 1Mile, same as ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Week 5 run 3

I can honestly say I didn’t want to do this run this morning after my last fail. My stubbornness kept me going! Sometimes having someone telling you how long...

I can honestly say I didn’t want to do this run this morning after my last fail....

Soozy16

Graduate•3 years ago

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W6R2

Best laid plans....no gym this morning so lay in till 7am plan was dog walk first then run shower and breakfast Ha. Took dog out hot home daughter and...

Best laid plans....no gym this morning so lay in till 7am plan was dog walk firs...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Finished c25k

Hi i have just completed c25k what an achievement im thrilled please could i have my Badge

Hi i have just completed c25k what an achievement im thrilled please could i hav...

Feather7

Graduate•3 years ago

7 Replies

Weight loss and Running

Don't expect your 'Tech' to always give you the full picture !

Instructor57

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5 in the bag!

Yay just completed my 20 min run - far worse thinking about it than actually doing!!

Yay just completed my 20 min run - far worse thinking about it than actually doi...

C200

Graduate•3 years ago

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Back from holiday!

Am back from two lovely weeks exploring Scotland. Managed two runs while I was away but the Scottish landscape was a wee bit different from home lol. Had my...

Am back from two lovely weeks exploring Scotland. Managed two runs while I was a...

Penguingirl1

Graduate•3 years ago

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First run after covid

Well what a difference a few days and some steroids make! After the most rubbish week of covid I was thinking my journey would be set back somewhat and I was...

Well what a difference a few days and some steroids make! After the most rubbis...

Cazrun

•3 years ago

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W9R3... Do dreams come true?

So I went to bed last night totally undecided on should I run in the morning as I have a busy day but got my kit ready just in case, I had earlier in the week...

So I went to bed last night totally undecided on should I run in the morning as ...

Mrsrun

Graduate•3 years ago

49 Replies

Day 1

Today my fitter, healthier live style begins. Any tips for my first run would be much appreciated 🙏

Today my fitter, healthier live style begins. Any tips for my first run would be...

PaulaBell

•3 years ago

12 Replies

5k done, whats next

Hello everyone, am delighted to report that I completed my couch 2 5k program today. I cannot believe when i look back 2 months back, persistence and patience...

Hello everyone, am delighted to report that I completed my couch 2 5k program to...

itsharsh

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Week 3 run 3 done! Week 4, I'm coming for you!

The ankle pain stopped! Thanks to everyone for the advice! Came out of it feeling quite optimistic for week 4! I'll be taking a couple days rest just to make...

The ankle pain stopped! Thanks to everyone for the advice! Came out of it feelin...

Kitsunes_run

•3 years ago

5 Replies

What do you think?

I was going to go to a festival with a friend, then realised that I’m really uncomfortable with the thought of that many people and for 4 days, so I’ve...

I was going to go to a festival with a friend, then realised that I’m really unc...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

84 Replies

W9R2 Trudge

Meh! Very slow & it was a slog. 10 Min in I decided to tackle a small hill up which I've walked in previous C25K sessions. I made it to the top at a crawl,...

Meh! Very slow & it was a slog. 10 Min in I decided to tackle a small hill up wh...

BigLebowski

Graduate•3 years ago

9 Replies

W9 R3 done 😃

Hi, I have just completed run 3 on week 9 and I can honestly say that I wouldn't have been able to do it without all the tips on here and seeing peoples...

Hi, I have just completed run 3 on week 9 and I can honestly say that I wouldn't...

Player87

Graduate•3 years ago

19 Replies

Wk 2 R 2 again

I decided to do it again and very nearly was distributed on the first run. “Had I see a small boy and a dog”, I replied politely but quickly “ sorry no I...

I decided to do it again and very nearly was distributed on the first run. “Ha...

Poppdog

Graduate•3 years ago

10 Replies

My distance isn't 5k :(

I am on W8R2 and I thought by this week I would be closer to running a full 5km since it's 28 min of running. Honestly, I am only 2/3s of the way there, which...

I am on W8R2 and I thought by this week I would be closer to running a full 5km ...

Ako89

Graduate•3 years ago

17 Replies

Newbie

Hi I'm a newbie.just starting c25k and am struggling with day 1 :-( I knew I was extremely unfit,But I'm struggling too run the 7x.I managed 6 but was...

Hi I'm a newbie.just starting c25k and am struggling with day 1 :-( I knew I was...

percypound1

•3 years ago

18 Replies

New to couch to 5k

Just started this week couch 2 5k ! Not normally a early morning persons or fitness but some reason I’m wanting to get up and go gym , helping so much with...

Just started this week couch 2 5k ! Not normally a early morning persons or fitn...

Daisieruns22

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2021

Tips for returning after injury

5k back to couch

migraine and running

Wish me luck

Wow!!! W9R1 done!

I’ve only gone and done it.

Injury & motivation

W9R3 ✅

Week 5 Day 1- is it easier than week4!? Or just me.

Week 4 Run 2 Update

Running efficiently

1Mile easy

Week 5 run 3

W6R2

Finished c25k

Weight loss and Running

W5 in the bag!

Back from holiday!

First run after covid

W9R3... Do dreams come true?

Day 1

5k done, whats next

Week 3 run 3 done! Week 4, I'm coming for you!

What do you think?

W9R2 Trudge

W9 R3 done 😃

Wk 2 R 2 again

My distance isn't 5k :(

Newbie

New to couch to 5k

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2021

Tips for returning after injury

5k back to couch

migraine and running

Wish me luck

Wow!!! W9R1 done!

I’ve only gone and done it.

Injury & motivation

W9R3 ✅

Week 5 Day 1- is it easier than week4!? Or just me.

Week 4 Run 2 Update

Running efficiently

1Mile easy

Week 5 run 3

W6R2

Finished c25k

*Weight loss and Running*

W5 in the bag!

Back from holiday!

First run after covid

W9R3... Do dreams come true?

Day 1

5k done, whats next

Week 3 run 3 done! Week 4, I'm coming for you!

What do you think?

W9R2 Trudge

W9 R3 done 😃

Wk 2 R 2 again

My distance isn't 5k :(

Newbie

New to couch to 5k

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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Weight loss and Running