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Here's a story. You decide whether its funny or not.

Wednesday, the rain is tipping down, the park is flooded and I'm running in 3/4 inches of water is someplaces. So three weeks in and on my third run and I'm...

Wednesday, the rain is tipping down, the park is flooded and I'm running in 3/4 ...

Jjaggii

•2 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 done... nearly there!!

So excited for my next run and to achieve graduation! Never thought I'd complete this when I started.

So excited for my next run and to achieve graduation! Never thought I'd complete...

RunDone

Graduate•2 years ago

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Rain!!

So this will be my first run in heavy rain! Here in Scotland (Dumfries) the weather is atrocious! The river Nith has burst its banks and lots of shops have had...

So this will be my first run in heavy rain! Here in Scotland (Dumfries) the weat...

Pymander10

Graduate•2 years ago

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taking a break because of allergies

I had bad allergies this week and couldnt run for 4 days because my breathing was bad. I was supposed to start week 7 on tuesday, but I didn't. I am wondering...

I had bad allergies this week and couldnt run for 4 days because my breathing wa...

steph_4045

•2 years ago

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I did it!!

Can't believe I actually did 5k today I am so pleased with myself even if my legs ache a bit 😁

Can't believe I actually did 5k today I am so pleased with myself even if my leg...

fedupoffeelingtired

Graduate•3 years ago

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One run left of week 9! Just finished run 2today!

Super excited- Like how you feel before your birthday party - soo excited. Thanks for all the support guys - if there’s a party your all invited. Also liking...

Super excited- Like how you feel before your birthday party - soo excited. Thank...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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FAQ POST......DO I STILL NEED TO WARM UP AND COOL DOWN?

Photo by Alora Griffiths on Unsplash The question in the title often gets asked by new C25k graduates, as if by completing the programme, they have...

Photo by Alora Griffiths on Unsplash The question in the title often gets asked ...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•3 years ago

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Week 4 - No need to worry

After my small mental wobble last week about the transition from Week 3 to 4, I have successfully completed Week 4 Run 1!! Really pleased with myself. Thanks...

After my small mental wobble last week about the transition from Week 3 to 4, I ...

Newb_runner

•3 years ago

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Sore knee

I am doing C25K for the second time. Right knee is a bit sore after but soon settles apart from when going upstairs. I do stretch before and after. Any advice?

I am doing C25K for the second time. Right knee is a bit sore after but soon set...

Water-mint

•3 years ago

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which week shall I restart on?

I had a knee injury and I was a confident coach to 5k graduate - still slow but comfortable at running 5 k 2/3 times a week. i haven't run since May - feeling...

I had a knee injury and I was a confident coach to 5k graduate - still slow but ...

Nearly-there

Graduate•3 years ago

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Newbie In need please

So… I’m not going to lie, I’m sitting here eating a Krispie Kreme doughnut as I type. Not a great start, but tomorrow is the day I begin my couch to 5k...

So… I’m not going to lie, I’m sitting here eating a Krispie Kreme doughnut as I ...

Chrissy_123

•3 years ago

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I had to share this.....

MerryLynette

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 ✅

Completed run 2! I’ve been finding I’m getting pain in my shins/down the side of my calves when running. I’m stretching and have upped my hydration. But is...

Completed run 2! I’ve been finding I’m getting pain in my shins/down the side of...

AmateurJogger

•3 years ago

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Final Week 9 Countdown

Run 1 ✅ Run 2 ✅ Run 3 A very slow run today... I've been feeling a bit off since Tuesday so it's a miracle I even got out there. This programme is teaching...

Run 1 ✅ Run 2 ✅ Run 3 A very slow run today... I've been feeling a bit off sin...

MerryLynette

Graduate•3 years ago

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New to running - Week 7 run 2

Well first post! I’ve been following you all and got the motivation to start c25k. Im now on w7r2 and seriously cannot believe how I got there. I feel so...

Well first post! I’ve been following you all and got the motivation to start c25...

Debsyp

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week4 run 1

Yes I'm still here and have learnt a valuable lesson. First of all my son came to visit and so I took him surfing and learnt that at 52 years of age I have...

Yes I'm still here and have learnt a valuable lesson. First of all my son came ...

dom52

•3 years ago

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Done it!

Having completed 30 min run in September I have just run 5k in 53 mins. Slow ,yep but I did it! Now gradually build up to 10k🤞

Having completed 30 min run in September I have just run 5k in 53 mins. Slow ,ye...

Druanna

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running after Covid

Any C25K grads out there who’ve had Covid? I had the virus 2 weeks ago, any tips for getting back into running afterwards? Should I go back to the start of the...

Any C25K grads out there who’ve had Covid? I had the virus 2 weeks ago, any tips...

Ronsma

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 r2

I felt like this was the hardest run to date. I've never felt like giving up before but I came close this morning. It's done now time for a before r3

I felt like this was the hardest run to date. I've never felt like giving up bef...

Hooty69

•3 years ago

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Joalti-12

•3 years ago

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W4R2 - it's getting easier

Evening 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️, I just completed W4R2 and after my last post and reading recommendation, not even my own head got in the way. 😃 My problem is this....

Evening 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️, I just completed W4R2 and after my last post and reading re...

Janec1956

Graduate•3 years ago

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Almost there!

I am planning on finishing the program soon and my last run should be next week on Friday, November 5th, which I'm very excited about. I haven't been keeping...

I am planning on finishing the program soon and my last run should be next week ...

rcc25

•3 years ago

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Struggling today

I’m really finding it hard to get the motivation to get out today. I should be on week 4 run 1 but I’ve been poorly and think I’ll do an extra one or two week...

I’m really finding it hard to get the motivation to get out today. I should be o...

Pymander10

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

Never thought I'd be posting anything with 'Week 9' in the subject!! I'm now so obsessed with getting out there and running that today I was out of bed and it...

Never thought I'd be posting anything with 'Week 9' in the subject!! I'm now so ...

RunDone

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running shoes for plantis facitias

Any recommendations for running shoes which have helped keep at bay plantis facitias as I’ve suffered in the past with heel Pain .. I’m ok at the moment as......

Any recommendations for running shoes which have helped keep at bay plantis faci...

cocomini

•3 years ago

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Week 6 - done - at last! Feels fab

I have after many restarts finished week 6! So delighted as I have signed up for the Samaritans Jog 30K Challenge in November. 🏃🏻‍♀️.

I have after many restarts finished week 6! So delighted as I have signed up for...

Jjogg132

•3 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

Good morning all This morning I completed run 2 of week 7. As I started out another (I would say far more experienced and fitter than me) runner waved as he...

Good morning all This morning I completed run 2 of week 7. As I started out anot...

Helein

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 3

Week 3, run 1 ✔. Didn't mind the 3 minute runs but my knees have been a bit dodgy after 2 big walks last Thursday and Friday. I had a gait analysis done and...

Week 3, run 1 ✔. Didn't mind the 3 minute runs but my knees have been a bit dod...

Fitat63

Graduate•3 years ago

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WEEK 3 RUN 2 - ASTHMA ARRIVAL

Today was a bit of a struggle. Week 3 Run 2 and it was the first run when I felt wheezy. Woke up a bit tight chested and bunged up 👃 so popped a bit of good...

Today was a bit of a struggle. Week 3 Run 2 and it was the first run when I fel...

MoorFit44

Graduate•3 years ago

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Slow starter

Hi folks. Have not started running yet. But walking.Did the first 10 min. brisk walking four days ago. Very painful. Had to have two days off to recover. Did...

Hi folks. Have not started running yet. But walking.Did the first 10 min. brisk ...

oldkiwibloke71

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2021

Here's a story. You decide whether its funny or not.

Week 9 Run 2 done... nearly there!!

Rain!!

taking a break because of allergies

I did it!!

One run left of week 9! Just finished run 2today!

FAQ POST......DO I STILL NEED TO WARM UP AND COOL DOWN?

Week 4 - No need to worry

Sore knee

which week shall I restart on?

Newbie In need please

I had to share this.....

Week 3 run 2 ✅

Final Week 9 Countdown

New to running - Week 7 run 2

Week4 run 1

Done it!

Running after Covid

Week 6 r2

Reduce weight

W4R2 - it's getting easier

Almost there!

Struggling today

Week 9 Run 1

Running shoes for plantis facitias

Week 6 - done - at last! Feels fab

Week 7 Run 2

Week 3

WEEK 3 RUN 2 - ASTHMA ARRIVAL

Slow starter

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