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Is there an app for this?

I’m struggling with the interface on the mobile site and wondered if there’s an app for this community? I can’t obviously see it in the App Store. Thanks!

I’m struggling with the interface on the mobile site and wondered if there’s an ...

SerialC25Ker

•2 years ago

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Final run week three and lots to think about

This week has taken longer to complete than I would have liked what with work being so busy and the storms and heavy rain last week. Finally managed to get...

This week has taken longer to complete than I would have liked what with work be...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 3 completed

This week has taken longer to complete than I would have liked what with work being so busy and the storms and heavy rain last week. Finally managed to get...

This week has taken longer to complete than I would have liked what with work be...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•2 years ago

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Measuring distance

Hello, Having taken up C25k somewhat sceptically, I have last night completed W8R2 to a beautiful sunset. Really pleased with the way things have progressed....

Hello, Having taken up C25k somewhat sceptically, I have last night completed W8...

roadstroller

Graduate•2 years ago

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C25K W9R1 Run 30 minutes.

A challenging run. It was very muddy, marshy, slippy & literally 1000’s of tree routes to run over. Spikey gorse bushes attacked my bare legs! 100’s of trees /...

A challenging run. It was very muddy, marshy, slippy & literally 1000’s of tree ...

hells_bells2207

Graduate•2 years ago

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Had to break in w8 r3

A little frustrated today. After having had to skip a run day yesterday because of snow, I was raring to go today but had to stop running and walk 5 minutes...

A little frustrated today. After having had to skip a run day yesterday because ...

OrigamiWolf

Graduate•2 years ago

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With a thigh clapping whoop!

I've done it! Two weeks after I intended with a gall bladder attack and storms in between, finally I completed it. It wasn't quite the 5k but 30minutes took me...

I've done it! Two weeks after I intended with a gall bladder attack and storms i...

LaurenLion

•2 years ago

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Wk4 finally done…. Wk5 looks a tad concerning

So I seem to have got into a bit of a habit of leaving rather a longer than intended gap between runs… Wk4r3 finally completed 9 days after WK4r1… Again a...

So I seem to have got into a bit of a habit of leaving rather a longer than inte...

ORNcarer

•2 years ago

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How to get past mindset of wk4

Hi all, just just completed wk5 r2, did anyone else start to slow down after 5 mins of the 8mins run? It's as if my body was telling me I should be walking now...

Hi all, just just completed wk5 r2, did anyone else start to slow down after 5 m...

Muppet20

•2 years ago

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Week4, run3 completed outdoors.

After completing on treadmill picked up program again from week 4, found it a bit harder going than treadmill, But quite doable. Doesn't help I'm still a bit...

After completing on treadmill picked up program again from week 4, found it a bi...

Bluestreek

Graduate•2 years ago

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Back at it

It’s been 5 months since I was diagnosed with early onset of Osteoarthritis of the knees after a great achievement of running 7miles at my fittest, then the...

It’s been 5 months since I was diagnosed with early onset of Osteoarthritis of ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Failed Week 7 run 1

Feeling really deflated after getting halfway through week 7 run 1 today and then having to walk for the rest of the way, any tips on how to stay motivated...

Feeling really deflated after getting halfway through week 7 run 1 today and the...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Back to running after 1 week break

So I’m due to run week 7 run 3, but have had to take a week off due to plantar fasciitis and coming down with a stinking cold. I’m not sure whether I should...

So I’m due to run week 7 run 3, but have had to take a week off due to plantar f...

KayJayRose

Graduate•2 years ago

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Is anyone else getting slower as they progress?

Completed Week 5 Run 1 this morning, and I realised that whilst I am feeling more comfortable when I run now, my times are getting slower and slower... Not...

Completed Week 5 Run 1 this morning, and I realised that whilst I am feeling mor...

fromthetop

•2 years ago

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Week 7 nearly finished

Just done week 2 of week 7 again still on the treadmill but enjoying the sense of achievement. When I started again I did wonder if I could get back to running...

Just done week 2 of week 7 again still on the treadmill but enjoying the sense o...

Poppdog

Graduate•2 years ago

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W7R1

Getting pretty consistent at these longer runs. Although I think my pace must be slow as I'm only covering just over 3k with a 25min run. But I guess it's all...

Getting pretty consistent at these longer runs. Although I think my pace must be...

Geimfarinn

•2 years ago

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Ok I get it!!!!

Week 6 Run 2. First 10 mins. Lovely! Walk. Yep I’m doing good! Second 10 mins,… hhhhmmm, calf decided it wanted to have a chat with me and I had to slow down...

Week 6 Run 2. First 10 mins. Lovely! Walk. Yep I’m doing good! Second 10 mins,…...

Treaks

•2 years ago

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Has anybody Else 👇

Quick question.... Has anybody else felt frustrated when you've had to stop running and walk between the 2 X 10 minutes? My pace was good, my breathing was...

Quick question.... Has anybody else felt frustrated when you've had to stop runn...

Flossy55

Graduate•2 years ago

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How slow is slow?!

Trying for the third time. Gave up halfway through the first time, second time didn't make it past week 2. Have just finished week 1, on treadmill this time...

Trying for the third time. Gave up halfway through the first time, second time d...

Bluefly

Graduate•2 years ago

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W5R3 DONE !!!!!!

After procrastinating for an extra week doing W5R2 two extra times I've completed W5R3. Woohoo jagged it, mind over matter. All I can say is keep going and do...

After procrastinating for an extra week doing W5R2 two extra times I've complete...

Cairnsjogger

Graduate•2 years ago

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CATCH-UP CORNER... FINAL WEEK...WEEK 4. Slip off your running shoes and come on in :)

… and why should we ? We are runners and We are amazing! Hello there everyone. It's me again. The fire is bright, the cushions are comfy...come on in:) Well,...

… and why should we ? We are runners and We are amazing! Hello there everyone. I...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 with defeatist attitude

Just done week 4 run 1. Already I’ve been thinking I’m not gonna make those 5 minute runs (47 tomorrow about 30kg too heavy recently had covid) I’ve also made...

Just done week 4 run 1. Already I’ve been thinking I’m not gonna make those 5 mi...

Shaunie75

•2 years ago

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Don't stop!

I graduated last October, eased off a bit, and didn't run this year until February. I am now back at week four...

I graduated last October, eased off a bit, and didn't run this year until Februa...

Woody_53

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 run 3 X2

Did this run again today just to check it wasn't a fluke! I am 60 and recently retired and TBH my mental health has been proper stinging since I left work....

Did this run again today just to check it wasn't a fluke! I am 60 and recently ...

Cassandra61

Graduate•2 years ago

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Graduated!

This forum is full of great, supportive people. Reading some of the posts pushed me on to complete this, which I NEVER thought I would do. Thank you and keep...

This forum is full of great, supportive people. Reading some of the posts pushed...

stevee303

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Week 8 Complete

Where did the time go? Three runs left on the plan, which I should complete whilst on the Welsh coast this week. Very very pleased to have got this far! I...

Where did the time go? Three runs left on the plan, which I should complete whil...

BigJS

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

Still here and progressing quite nicely

Just thought I'd drop a quick note to say I'm still here and pootling along quite nicely. I decided not to run along the Mersey to Didsbury as I normally do...

Just thought I'd drop a quick note to say I'm still here and pootling along quit...

Pianism

Graduate•2 years ago

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Final run done - 23/2/22 woohooo!

Normally I run at the end of the day, but decided to do my final run first thing in the morning before work. It was super warm at 18deg, did my warm up walk...

Normally I run at the end of the day, but decided to do my final run first thing...

Me_time

Graduate•2 years ago

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I have heard some excuses for being late but...

I had arrange to go for a run with one of our running group this morning but just as I was about to leave the house I got a phone call from her. She said "I am...

I had arrange to go for a run with one of our running group this morning but jus...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Eunice helped me!

I didn’t do my week 6, run 2 on Friday because of the weather warnings but, the tail end of Eunice helped me to complete it along the prom on Saturday morning...

I didn’t do my week 6, run 2 on Friday because of the weather warnings but, the ...

Lucylasticplease

Graduate•2 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2022

Is there an app for this?

Final run week three and lots to think about

Week 3 completed

Measuring distance

C25K W9R1 Run 30 minutes.

Had to break in w8 r3

With a thigh clapping whoop!

Wk4 finally done…. Wk5 looks a tad concerning

How to get past mindset of wk4

Week4, run3 completed outdoors.

Back at it

Failed Week 7 run 1

Back to running after 1 week break

Is anyone else getting slower as they progress?

Week 7 nearly finished

W7R1

Ok I get it!!!!

Has anybody Else 👇

How slow is slow?!

W5R3 DONE !!!!!!

CATCH-UP CORNER... FINAL WEEK...WEEK 4. Slip off your running shoes and come on in :)

Week 4 run 1 with defeatist attitude

Don't stop!

Week 5 run 3 X2

Graduated!

Week 8 Complete

Still here and progressing quite nicely

Final run done - 23/2/22 woohooo!

I have heard some excuses for being late but...

Eunice helped me!

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