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C25K giving it another go

i stopped C25K last year when i had to run outside. This time i'm doing a charity run so i ran outside 1.2k Monday and determined to get running sorted. I...

i stopped C25K last year when i had to run outside. This time i'm doing a charit...

kimla10

•3 years ago

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Is this normal?

I have just completed run 3 of week 5 ……. Still actually can’t believe I did it but the program really is designed to prepare you for it . Anyway, my hips are...

I have just completed run 3 of week 5 ……. Still actually can’t believe I did it ...

Chocaholi

•3 years ago

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Is it OK to skip the day of rest once you reach week 6?

I have just completed week 5 and found the last run for 20 minutes really comfortable so wondered if I could start to run every day now and if anyone else has...

I have just completed week 5 and found the last run for 20 minutes really comfor...

Mortain123

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 run 3....did anyone else find it one of the easiest runs so far ?

Week 5 run 3......I was dreading this it seemed such a jump from a maximum of 8 minutes without a fast walk break to 20 minutes solid running I had nothing to...

Week 5 run 3......I was dreading this it seemed such a jump from a maximum of 8 ...

Mortain123

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 2 started!

I am really enjoying this programme! I was anxious about the change of timings this week but I managed it! Really proud of myself. And excited to run again!

I am really enjoying this programme! I was anxious about the change of timings t...

JARendall

•3 years ago

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#Winning at life 😀

Been back on it sort of for about a month now, I’m still on week one but improving a tiny teeny weeny bit at a time. My actual age is 65, going back a month my...

Been back on it sort of for about a month now, I’m still on week one but improvi...

Petem56

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9 R1 Complete

So I have just finished W9 R1 - actually off work for two weeks, but the last week at work was so busy I put the running on hold - probably a mistake - as it...

So I have just finished W9 R1 - actually off work for two weeks, but the last we...

Gabbsie

•3 years ago

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W9r1

Almost there 😊 first run on week 9 done can’t believe I have made it this far 👏👏👏

Almost there 😊 first run on week 9 done can’t believe I have made it this far �...

Mck8

Graduate•3 years ago

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W8R3

Really struggled this morning Rest day from the gym but woke at normal time so lay in bed for a while then thought sod it get up and go for a run. Got my...

Really struggled this morning Rest day from the gym but woke at normal time so ...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Did it!!!!!

Yay did my first session!!! Boom feeling fab!!! 🐝😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

Woosy1974

•3 years ago

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Here goes!!!🤪

Hellooooo 😊I’ve just joined and I’m hoping to start my runs tomorrow morning!!

Hellooooo 😊I’ve just joined and I’m hoping to start my runs tomorrow morning!! ...

Woosy1974

•3 years ago

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Feeling nervous

So my weight has got a little out of control due to a number of reasons but I am getting married next Christmas and have decided to start from the beginning. I...

So my weight has got a little out of control due to a number of reasons but I am...

Katprid

•3 years ago

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Post covid run

My quarantine period finishes tomorrow after a fairly nasty covid infection. I never had a cough or any shortage of breath. I however did feel very fluey and...

My quarantine period finishes tomorrow after a fairly nasty covid infection. I n...

PMcL1966

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week6 distance bit deflated!

Hi all… I am not a negative Nancy… However… I have completed wk6r2 today 25mins distance 2.79km…. I appreciate c25k means running for 30minutes by the end and...

Hi all… I am not a negative Nancy… However… I have completed wk6r2 today 25mins ...

Leledange

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk3 Completed!

Took 5 days off mid-week while I had a cold but didn't seem to affect me when I got back out there. I had been following the instruction in the podcasts to...

Took 5 days off mid-week while I had a cold but didn't seem to affect me when I...

RunDone

Graduate•3 years ago

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I’m back 🏃‍♀️😎

So the doctor said 4-6 weeks rest due to my LCL sprain, but I’m stubborn and know my body and I had no pain in my knee for a few days! So I went for a run this...

So the doctor said 4-6 weeks rest due to my LCL sprain, but I’m stubborn and kno...

Carolann69

•3 years ago

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Back on for Santa

So I'm back on week 1 of Couch to 5k - getting ready to Santa run again.

katiesails

•3 years ago

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Should you run with a cold?

Hey, i’ve got a cold (confirmed it’s not covid) should I wait until i’m back to full health before doing another run?? I should be doing W4R3 today, loathed...

Hey, i’ve got a cold (confirmed it’s not covid) should I wait until i’m back to ...

Lolacapola

•3 years ago

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Wk6 Run1 - in the heat.

That was my first hot run. Sun was shining and temperature was up. Thanks to the advice on here, I knew it was not going to be a walk in the park. The day...

That was my first hot run. Sun was shining and temperature was up. Thanks to the...

Davidnotarunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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4000M 😜

4K 4000m! ✅ On Sunday I went running aiming to run 26 mins, I failed at 21mins, everything was against me. Yesterday I didn’t run I did a little workout for...

4K 4000m! ✅ On Sunday I went running aiming to run 26 mins, I failed at 21mins...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Small Wins

I know it is no great achievement but completed W1R2. Legs were heavy but I did feel good at the end. Looking forward to R3.

I know it is no great achievement but completed W1R2. Legs were heavy but I did ...

Slob37

•3 years ago

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W4R2

Surprised myself and did it I was a bit surprised because I had indulged over the weekend in rather too much wine at a family get together, so I thought I...

Surprised myself and did it I was a bit surprised because I had indulged over t...

Poppdog

Graduate•3 years ago

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I did it!!!!

W6 R3. Lads I did it!!! Thanks so much to everyone for the replies to my last post on pacing. I smashed it!

W6 R3. Lads I did it!!! Thanks so much to everyone for the replies to my last ...

Helpme65

•3 years ago

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Week 2 begins

Work, hot, slower and perfectly manageable. Week 2 has started, always slower after work so we talked ran and walked and planned Wednesday run, can’t do the...

Work, hot, slower and perfectly manageable. Week 2 has started, always slower af...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk6 r3 done 🙌🏾

Omg what a hot day!! Silly me ran at 2pm 25 degrees.. I just hope the next one is easier - I will not be doing it in that heat and time of day 🥴 Is it a lot...

Omg what a hot day!! Silly me ran at 2pm 25 degrees.. I just hope the next one i...

Leledange

Graduate•3 years ago

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Run 3 achieved

Really enjoyed today's run. Did a different route and saw loads of new sights! Looking forward to week 2 starting on Wednesday! I will get through this...

Really enjoyed today's run. Did a different route and saw loads of new sights! L...

JARendall

•3 years ago

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Doing it again - for the last time. Definitely. Hopefully

I have completed C25K twice. The first time a ran regularly for several months after completing the programme, had to stop for a 3 month bout of sciatica, and...

I have completed C25K twice. The first time a ran regularly for several months a...

msanni

•3 years ago

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Tortoise back on the trail… 🐢

A new care system for OH after a scary hospital visit has settled down, and I am using the time to get back on the C2-5K trail at last. W3R2 this morning, so I...

A new care system for OH after a scary hospital visit has settled down, and I am...

Granspeed

Graduate•3 years ago

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C25K complete … again!

2nd time through the entire programme… the first time I completed it at lockdown in late March last year. I ran throughout lockdown completing a half...

2nd time through the entire programme… the first time I completed it at lockdown...

Outdoorsy19

Graduate•3 years ago

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W8R2

Set off on my brisk 5 minute walk started to jog listening to Laura , when my phone went silent struggled to find out what was wrong while continuing to try...

Set off on my brisk 5 minute walk started to jog listening to Laura , when my ph...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2021

C25K giving it another go

Is this normal?

Is it OK to skip the day of rest once you reach week 6?

Week 5 run 3....did anyone else find it one of the easiest runs so far ?

Week 2 started!

#Winning at life 😀

W9 R1 Complete

W9r1

W8R3

Did it!!!!!

Here goes!!!🤪

Feeling nervous

Post covid run

Week6 distance bit deflated!

Wk3 Completed!

I’m back 🏃‍♀️😎

Back on for Santa

Should you run with a cold?

Wk6 Run1 - in the heat.

4000M 😜

Small Wins

W4R2

I did it!!!!

Week 2 begins

Wk6 r3 done 🙌🏾

Run 3 achieved

Doing it again - for the last time. Definitely. Hopefully

Tortoise back on the trail… 🐢

C25K complete … again!

W8R2

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