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Good morning!

Good morning, Hope everyone is well? Today's run! Hubster woke me at 6, getting up for the loo. Once awake I have to get up. He however, went back to bed 🙄...

Good morning, Hope everyone is well? Today's run! Hubster woke me at 6, getting ...

Never_too_old

Graduate•2 years ago

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Knee pain

I completed c25k in the summer then had an ankle injury so had to rest for 6 weeks. I’m now back to running 5k but the last couple of runs I have been getting...

I completed c25k in the summer then had an ankle injury so had to rest for 6 wee...

Wannaberunner20

•2 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

Feeling great after my second 28 min run but on both of the runs this week I’ve had problems with the app stopping mid run. Not had any problems with this...

Feeling great after my second 28 min run but on both of the runs this week I’ve ...

Brian_Goodall

Graduate•2 years ago

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I just need to share this

At the beginning of lockdown last year I caught covid and was extremely poorly for a couple of months. Fortunately I recovered but have had breathing...

At the beginning of lockdown last year I caught covid and was extremely poorly f...

Janec1956

Graduate•2 years ago

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Running Shoe Advice Please

Hi, I would like some advice please on running shoes. I completed the couch to 5k a couple of years ago and have managed to keep it up since then and I...

Hi, I would like some advice please on running shoes. I completed the couch to 5...

Logan1980

Graduate•2 years ago

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Winter running - some tips

We often see posts here from beginners and new graduates asking how to approach their running as the days get shorter and the weather worsens. Whilst the...

We often see posts here from beginners and new graduates asking how to approach ...

John_W

Graduate•2 years ago

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Finally…. W7 R3 and I am starting to enjoy running!

It all fell in to place this morning. Garmin kept me to 12 min/mile pace and I felt great….. can honestly say I was disappointed when Denise told me to slow...

It all fell in to place this morning. Garmin kept me to 12 min/mile pace and I f...

njd967

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 5

Run 2 done 😀🏃‍♀️

Fitat63

Graduate•2 years ago

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Need a push

Hello everyone, I completed week 8 two weeks ago and my motivation, enthusiasm for the programme has completely disappeared and I am unable to continue. Of...

Hello everyone, I completed week 8 two weeks ago and my motivation, enthusiasm f...

Helein

Graduate•2 years ago

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Does light therapy work for Parkinson symptoms?

Has anyone had success treating various Parkinson symptoms with light therapy? thanks for your reply!

Has anyone had success treating various Parkinson symptoms with light therapy? t...

Hidden

•2 years ago

1 Reply

W6 R1 - Why does it catch people out?

Hi everyone. I’ve read numerous posts from experienced grads pre warning people to watch out for W6 R1 as it often catches people out. Does anyone know...

Hi everyone. I’ve read numerous posts from experienced grads pre warning people...

Newb_runner

•2 years ago

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Thunder plod

I DID IT. Flat grass instead of echo pavements, loud music as no cars to worry about, slower pace and 2 sports bras! Nailed it with your support! Thank...

I DID IT. Flat grass instead of echo pavements, loud music as no cars to worry ...

HogEar

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 7 R3

After the euphoria of R1 on Monday night R3 tonight was the hardest one yet! Don't know why as I do the same route every time. The only thing I can think of is...

After the euphoria of R1 on Monday night R3 tonight was the hardest one yet! Don...

Bill_Carson

•2 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 in the bag!

Another run completed at another beautiful calm day break. Learning to get lost in my thoughts now and it certainly passes the time, so that’s the best thing...

Another run completed at another beautiful calm day break. Learning to get lost ...

Headspace1st

•2 years ago

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I guess i got a badge !?

Hello !! I completed my NHS couch to 5k program today and it seems that on top of being super happy i m to get a badge ? :-) great day !!! Thanks in advance !...

Hello !! I completed my NHS couch to 5k program today and it seems that on top o...

Gnemfran

Graduate•2 years ago

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I'm so slow.

Hi all, I just finished week 7... for the 3rd time. I'm running 25 mins and only 2.7km. I'm 40 years old, overweight but not obese. I just feel so deflated, I...

Hi all, I just finished week 7... for the 3rd time. I'm running 25 mins and only...

Miffer

•2 years ago

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W5 R3……I did it!!!

I was looking forward to my mid morning run today which really helped build my motivation for finishing it. I took it slow but I did it!! Big smile! Big...

I was looking forward to my mid morning run today which really helped build my m...

Newb_runner

•2 years ago

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I need another Whoop Whoop!

I've done it! Graduated with my W9 R3 yesterday and feel very proud of myself. I have to say, I did find the last couple of runs really hard - not sure if it...

I've done it! Graduated with my W9 R3 yesterday and feel very proud of myself. I...

SweatyTulip

Graduate•2 years ago

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W7 R2

Hi all! I haven't posted ANYTHING for a very long time. So... I've had over 3weeks of break. Work, family, holidays. This morning I went for my R2 in W7 and...

Hi all! I haven't posted ANYTHING for a very long time. So... I've had over 3w...

pe_stopa

•2 years ago

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The best laid plans…

Three years ago in December I completed the C25K program and was delighted. On commencement I thought I’d never do it. Yesterday I came across the list for...

Three years ago in December I completed the C25K program and was delighted. On c...

HeavyFoot

Graduate•2 years ago

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Thank You & Help with Week 6 R2&3 Cutting Short.

Hi everyone. I just want to say thank you to IannodeTruffe and all the contributors for the information on here. If it helps anyone else, the getting started...

Hi everyone. I just want to say thank you to IannodeTruffe and all the contribut...

DoRunRun

•2 years ago

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Back again :-) more fun and frolics. SKI time soon.

Back again Hi all i am back at C25K again to get my Ski legs back. last time (FIRST TIME 2019 ) was fun and meant i had 6 day legs on my lads ski trip, so...

Back again Hi all i am back at C25K again to get my Ski legs back. last time (F...

Brooko

Graduate•2 years ago

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Thou shall not hit the snooze button ⏰🚫

All good intentions of running yesterday..... Derailed by a kakky night shift, coupled with the magnetic forces of a warm bed grrrrrrr... Not so today Ian oh...

All good intentions of running yesterday..... Derailed by a kakky night shift, c...

Hidden

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Week 9 r2

Hi guys. Quite possibly the hardest run yet. Legs felt fine so did breathing. Today was all in my head and I couldn’t get motivated. I did however finish and...

Hi guys. Quite possibly the hardest run yet. Legs felt fine so did breathing. To...

Pingu80

Graduate•2 years ago

4 Replies

Week 5 R3

I did it, and one point I was thinking no... why am I doing this but kept going. I did pick a route with very few uphill slopes which meant my 5 mins at the...

I did it, and one point I was thinking no... why am I doing this but kept going....

oldperson47

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 5

Run 1 of week 5 done, feeling good and fingers crossed 🤞 still no return of the knee pain I had in week 2-3 😀🏃‍♀️

Run 1 of week 5 done, feeling good and fingers crossed 🤞 still no return of the...

Fitat63

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 Run 3

I did it! I’ve finished week 4 and day 3 was definitely better than the first two days. I felt less pain in my leg and I only stopped for 5-10secs during my...

I did it! I’ve finished week 4 and day 3 was definitely better than the first tw...

Cheetah_girl

Graduate•2 years ago

3 Replies

Route logged

Hello, Having only done my first two runs, I’m still working my way around the app & programme. After we have completed each run, is there anywhere on this...

Hello, Having only done my first two runs, I’m still working my way around the ...

hells_bells2207

Graduate•2 years ago

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WEEK 5 RUN 3 NAILED IT!

Week 5 Run 3 done! As i mentioned before I was really worried about this one as its the longest single run I've EVER done. But.....I only blooming did it! 🥳...

Week 5 Run 3 done! As i mentioned before I was really worried about this one as...

MoorFit44

Graduate•2 years ago

6 Replies

60 seconds to 30 mins who’d have thunk it!!

Well having been sceptical that someone that’s avoided exercise for many years now post Covid tiredness and lack of energy I decided it was time I started to...

Well having been sceptical that someone that’s avoided exercise for many years n...

Jasonjarrow

Graduate•2 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2021

Good morning!

Knee pain

Week 8 Run 2

I just need to share this

Running Shoe Advice Please

Winter running - some tips

Finally…. W7 R3 and I am starting to enjoy running!

Week 5

Need a push

Does light therapy work for Parkinson symptoms?

W6 R1 - Why does it catch people out?

Thunder plod

Week 7 R3

Week 8 Run 2 in the bag!

I guess i got a badge !?

I'm so slow.

W5 R3……I did it!!!

I need another Whoop Whoop!

W7 R2

The best laid plans…

Thank You & Help with Week 6 R2&3 Cutting Short.

Back again :-) more fun and frolics. SKI time soon.

Thou shall not hit the snooze button ⏰🚫

Week 9 r2

Week 5 R3

Week 5

Week 4 Run 3

Route logged

WEEK 5 RUN 3 NAILED IT!

60 seconds to 30 mins who’d have thunk it!!

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