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Re-starting

I completed C25k three years ago and progressed to 10k, although always with some short walking breaks. I lost a fair bit of weight last year, and although...

I completed C25k three years ago and progressed to 10k, although always with som...

molly1973

Graduate•3 years ago

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Whats wrong with my knees?

Currently dealing with a dull aching pain on the outside of my right knee, and a diffuse pain inside the joint of both knees - not sharp at all and is fine to...

Currently dealing with a dull aching pain on the outside of my right knee, and a...

mils7083

•3 years ago

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Week Two done .... but knees are sore!

Hi there! Have stuck to the plan like glue, slowed down my running pace after the advice received here .... but I notice my knees were struggling a little...

Hi there! Have stuck to the plan like glue, slowed down my running pace after th...

JoeyCoops

•3 years ago

15 Replies

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Time to get my mojo back ey

Hey, I've been struggling to get back into running since going back to work in April. I've done the odd mile run but not at all consistent or even pushing...

Hey, I've been struggling to get back into running since going back to work in A...

Becclesbug

Graduate•3 years ago

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Help to slow down

Hi all, A bizarre request i know, but i need advice and help on how to slow down. Over the last few weeks i have been focusing on my running technique and...

Hi all, A bizarre request i know, but i need advice and help on how to slow dow...

Hidden

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Treadmill tips

I pretty much brought a treadmill to do the Couch to 5k, I have never used one before I am looking for tips on how to use it properly. I would run outside but...

I pretty much brought a treadmill to do the Couch to 5k, I have never used one b...

Raskew17

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Eeeeek! One week to go to race for life 5k.

This time next week I will have finished my race for life 5k. I am raising money for cancer research so don't want to let anyone down who has sponsored me. I...

This time next week I will have finished my race for life 5k. I am raising money...

Actif

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Pacing

Hello, Would anyone have any suggestions for a metronome app to help with pace? I have just completed w6 r2. I don't seem to be able to find a steady pace on...

Hello, Would anyone have any suggestions for a metronome app to help with pace?...

Helpme65

•3 years ago

13 Replies

An unusual protest...

This is what I saw on my run yesterday - a "poo" protest! They are protesting about untreated sewage being pumped straight into the river. They are going to...

This is what I saw on my run yesterday - a "poo" protest! They are protesting ab...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week one done! Thanks Denise!

Three runs down! Week one complete! Plus I think I actually like running with Denise and music - much better partner than the defeated internal voice that...

Three runs down! Week one complete! Plus I think I actually like running with De...

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Outside Run

First outside run for me today as completed the whole program on a dreadmill. I’m nervous that I won’t be able to run/jog as fast (which actually is very...

First outside run for me today as completed the whole program on a dreadmill. I...

Itsamiracle

Graduate•3 years ago

23 Replies

Painful calves, could run 😢

Calves so painful, it came on yesterday . Run on Friday, 5k no concerns, easy jog nothing out of ordinary. Thought I would try this morning, it was struggle...

Calves so painful, it came on yesterday . Run on Friday, 5k no concerns, easy jo...

Kimikins

Graduate•3 years ago

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New PB

Wow didn’t think I’d do it - but I DID. 67 this month and just did W3 R6 25 mins 🤣🎉

Wow didn’t think I’d do it - but I DID. 67 this month and just did W3 R6 25 mi...

C200

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk 4 run 1

Wk 4 run 1 complete! Was not sure about if I would complete this or would have to repeat Wk 3 as have had a weeks break as was not feeling great. However...

Wk 4 run 1 complete! Was not sure about if I would complete this or would have t...

Leah176

•3 years ago

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1st Parkrun in Years

I attended my first Parkrun in years, and clocked up 5km for the world record by endtoend.run (if I can only work out how to upload the required proof to their...

I attended my first Parkrun in years, and clocked up 5km for the world record by...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

17 Replies

Getting back to some kind of normal.

Not sure what to say, but have always been active but have been ill the past month and it's taken a lot of of me, just started walking slowly the past week and...

Not sure what to say, but have always been active but have been ill the past mon...

Cattoots

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Covid exhaustion

Hi everyone, Feeling a little sorry for myself. Had covid a few weeks back and I am just exhausted. All recovered in terms of the symptoms etc. I am just so...

Hi everyone, Feeling a little sorry for myself. Had covid a few weeks back and I...

Feeling_Runderful

Graduate•3 years ago

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W1R1 - amazing

Picture me astonished. Thanks to all the useful suggestions here I just actually completed W1R1 at the first attempt. At 72 with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis...

Picture me astonished. Thanks to all the useful suggestions here I just actually...

slipstick

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Achieved run number 2

I downloaded the app a few weeks ago and managed run 1 on Tuesday. Life got in the way a bit but managed to get out again today. I am really proud that I have...

I downloaded the app a few weeks ago and managed run 1 on Tuesday. Life got in t...

JARendall

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Hello world

Good morning C25K world. I have just completed run 1. My first exercise of any kind for years. I have reached the point where I have to do this for me....

Good morning C25K world. I have just completed run 1. My first exercise of any k...

Slob37

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Week one done 😀 ✅

Chuffed to bits! we’ve finished week one, we are all still keen and having fun, there were lots of people to run round in the park today and lots of dogs for...

Chuffed to bits! we’ve finished week one, we are all still keen and having fun, ...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•3 years ago

26 Replies

W8R1

Wasnt feeling to good yesterday so had to skip the gym and my 1st run of week 8 not ill just tired not been sleeping well. Woke this morning feeling good so...

Wasnt feeling to good yesterday so had to skip the gym and my 1st run of week 8 ...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

3 Replies

Week 3, Day 1

Am loving this app, I haven't run like this in years, I am thoroughly enjoying it, struggling a lot too, fitness takes a long time to get back! Just completed...

Am loving this app, I haven't run like this in years, I am thoroughly enjoying i...

mj73

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Week 3 Run 1

So, here we are, week 3 already. I have tried and failed C25K so many times but this time I am determined. Also, this community really makes a difference. So...

So, here we are, week 3 already. I have tried and failed C25K so many times but ...

LadyA2021

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Can it be ITBS if it doesn't hurt when running downhill?

Lately been getting pain on the outside of my knee, it’s dull and aching and usually comes on 4km into the run but I can definitely still run on it and is...

Lately been getting pain on the outside of my knee, it’s dull and aching and usu...

mils7083

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Painful calves

My calves tighten up after walking for 10 minutes. Rock hard. If I stop and stretch they loosen up. Is this a circulation issue?

My calves tighten up after walking for 10 minutes. Rock hard. If I stop and stre...

GoatG

•3 years ago

3 Replies

The Epic battle was WON! Wk5 Run3

A horrible day threw my head firmly out of the game. But I was determined to get out there and try this run. I overanalysed as usual so knew what I was up...

A horrible day threw my head firmly out of the game. But I was determined to get...

Davidnotarunner

Graduate•3 years ago

15 Replies

Week5 Day 3 after break of almost week!

Done! Went slow, probably my slowest run but also longest, 20 minutes.. felt like forever. Had lots of mental resistance, wanted to stop after running 5...

Done! Went slow, probably my slowest run but also longest, 20 minutes.. felt lik...

Khalesi

Graduate•3 years ago

12 Replies

Wk4 R1

Progress report. I did it.. although the thought of the 5 minute runs were daunting it wasn’t too bad, breathing good legs kept going. All the advice going...

Progress report. I did it.. although the thought of the 5 minute runs were daunt...

Poppdog

Graduate•3 years ago

2 Replies

Starting again with a bad back...?

Hello. I did my c25k about 5 years ago then promptly stopped running. I want to start again. I feel unfit and out of shape. I'm currently suffering from lower...

Hello. I did my c25k about 5 years ago then promptly stopped running. I want to ...

Kelh76

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2021

Re-starting

Whats wrong with my knees?

Week Two done .... but knees are sore!

Time to get my mojo back ey

Help to slow down

Treadmill tips

Eeeeek! One week to go to race for life 5k.

Pacing

An unusual protest...

Week one done! Thanks Denise!

Outside Run

Painful calves, could run 😢

New PB

Wk 4 run 1

1st Parkrun in Years

Getting back to some kind of normal.

Covid exhaustion

W1R1 - amazing

Achieved run number 2

Hello world

Week one done 😀 ✅

W8R1

Week 3, Day 1

Week 3 Run 1

Can it be ITBS if it doesn't hurt when running downhill?

Painful calves

The Epic battle was WON! Wk5 Run3

Week5 Day 3 after break of almost week!

Wk4 R1

Starting again with a bad back...?

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