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Week 7 run #1

My first 25 min run was a breeze. Easy-peasy. This program really helps as I have bad knees that have been alright so far through the process. Keep to the...

My first 25 min run was a breeze. Easy-peasy. This program really helps as I hav...

ChilP

Graduate•2 years ago

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Best outdoor running shoes?

I have read about gait analysis - but want an idea what kind of trainers most are running in. Thanks.

I have read about gait analysis - but want an idea what kind of trainers most ar...

Ruby_Ru

•2 years ago

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Apologies.... a ramble and possibly a bit of negativity 🙈

Hi. This is my 3rd time doing c25k. First time is just under 3 yrs ago when my 2nd boy was coming up to 3months old. It was also my most successful attempt at...

Hi. This is my 3rd time doing c25k. First time is just under 3 yrs ago when my 2...

Mum22boys

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 done 😲

Incredible, never thought I could do it but I've just completed the first run of the infamous week 5. I did as you lovely people advised and carried on rather...

Incredible, never thought I could do it but I've just completed the first run of...

M0use

Graduate•2 years ago

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First run in a long time

I did C25K a few years ago and graduated. I was very pleased with myself at the time. But I haven’t run for about 2 years until today. I put on my gear and ran...

I did C25K a few years ago and graduated. I was very pleased with myself at the ...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•2 years ago

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Starting again

Sooo.. just completed run 2 from week 1. Long time coming for me to start jogging again. I had a lateral meniscus tear repaired last July . And was too scared...

Sooo.. just completed run 2 from week 1. Long time coming for me to start joggi...

Lollopinglola

•2 years ago

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R1 W 4

So chuffed to have bossed this step up this morning. It’s a welcome boost to what has been a very difficult few days . Go couchers go !

So chuffed to have bossed this step up this morning. It’s a welcome boost to wh...

Andrino

Graduate•2 years ago

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Finally I'm done!

After 5 months (rather than 9 weeks) and a few stiff and painful knees, I finally completed Run 3 Week 9 on Saturday. It definitely felt slower than usual, I...

After 5 months (rather than 9 weeks) and a few stiff and painful knees, I finall...

Bugsorsnail

Graduate•2 years ago

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1st run outside

I have being doing my C25K on the treadmill. Today I ventured out in to the big wild world and ran my wk8 run1... Inc warm up and cool down I ran a massive...

I have being doing my C25K on the treadmill. Today I ventured out in to the big...

Ruby_Ru

•2 years ago

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STARTED!……unbelievable! So chuffed with myself!!

I have actually got started…and nothing like as fit as I thought I was! Only got halfway through the first run so thought I’d do the other half...

I have actually got started…and nothing like as fit as I thought I was! Only got...

FenGirl1

•2 years ago

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Just completed W8 R1 and I've caught a cold.

Is it just a case of grin and bear it and breath through my mouth or take some time off. I appreciate that physical conditioning is retained for a couple of...

Is it just a case of grin and bear it and breath through my mouth or take some t...

SnafuDad

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk 1 completed (again 😅)

Ready to continue on to week 2. I feel very different about C25K this time around. When I completed it the first time (lockdown 2020) I was very focused on...

Ready to continue on to week 2. I feel very different about C25K this time aroun...

Foxyblue

•2 years ago

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Fells vs Road advice needed

Hey everyone. I'm new to the programme and running. I'm on W3D2 currently but I'm finding that running on the road is so hard. I have some decent running shoes...

Hey everyone. I'm new to the programme and running. I'm on W3D2 currently but I'...

FatEve

•2 years ago

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Wk6

I just wanted to tell the world I completed wk 6 this morning and ran 25mins without stopping, I have tried running so many times and failed, so I turned 50...

I just wanted to tell the world I completed wk 6 this morning and ran 25mins wit...

Stitcher104

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Parkrun 1

Today 3 calendar months after having a severe stroke I entered and completed my first Parkrun. This was a goal following discovering the C25K link on the...

Today 3 calendar months after having a severe stroke I entered and completed my ...

Chinkoflight

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Week 4 🤔

Week 4 run 3 completed but that was a very up and down week. Run 1 was a challenge to say the least but after all the good advice and suggestions from you...

Week 4 run 3 completed but that was a very up and down week. Run 1 was a challen...

M0use

Graduate•2 years ago

5 Replies

Just started out this week

Not bad for my 3rd go😃

Dooglebear

•2 years ago

1 Reply

How often can I run?

I am now comfortably running 30 mins thanks to the couch25k but want to know if it is ok to run more often than the 3 runs we usually do as part of the...

I am now comfortably running 30 mins thanks to the couch25k but want to know if ...

Folkestone

•2 years ago

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Wk 3 run 1

There is a pattern forming here that our runs are postponed a few days due to various reasons but we are getting out there and doing it :) It was just too hot...

There is a pattern forming here that our runs are postponed a few days due to va...

Dhiny

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Confidence

Morning, am restarting my C25K journey. Completed it earlier in the year with a 5k charity shuffle, but havent been out much since and am losing fitness and...

Morning, am restarting my C25K journey. Completed it earlier in the year with a...

MaisieR

•2 years ago

10 Replies

I DID IT!!

It was already hot when I went out at 6.45 this morning with my new playlist, my new shorts, and huge determination. I deviated from my normal route, which was...

It was already hot when I went out at 6.45 this morning with my new playlist, my...

Brixcos

Graduate•2 years ago

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CATCH-UP CORNER...Week 3... Come on in. ALL welcome in here. Did you know that your SMILE is GOOD for your RUNNING?

… and your RUNNING is good for your SMILE ! It is true. It really is. Okay, now before you think I have really lost the plot, I shall explain all! Oh... I...

… and your RUNNING is good for your SMILE ! It is true. It really is. Okay, now ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

45 Replies

Completed Week 5!

Alternating with strength training on non-running days – eccentric heel drops for achilles and knee strengthening exercises. Feeling pretty good – a day off...

Alternating with strength training on non-running days – eccentric heel drops fo...

j-runs

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

Running from the black dog

It’s been 4 years since I first completed C25K and since then I’ve had an on off relationship with running. I almost completed bridge to 10K and during the...

It’s been 4 years since I first completed C25K and since then I’ve had an on off...

Spannerz20

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 5 20 minute run smashed week 6 25 minute struggling

Week 5 20 minute run I absolutely smashed the run non stop all the way. But then Week 6 25 minute run I can't even run half of it struggling to get to 12.5...

Week 5 20 minute run I absolutely smashed the run non stop all the way. But then...

Leelou247

•2 years ago

12 Replies

One for the ladies...

It should have been my W9R3 today but I've taken an extra day for recovery as I started to get some chafing. Having done a tonne of research, it seems thigh...

It should have been my W9R3 today but I've taken an extra day for recovery as I ...

Brixcos

Graduate•2 years ago

14 Replies

Uncomfortable burning pain in leg after 15 mins running. Please help !

Hi there! On my last 2 30 minute runs at around the 15 minute mark I've gotten a burning pain to the right of my shin down to the right side of my ankle on my...

Hi there! On my last 2 30 minute runs at around the 15 minute mark I've gotten a...

Irishrunner88

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Long Covid - Recovery tips on how to get back running.

Hi, I'm getting on Ha ha. Have been running/walking as part of my C25K routine until early March 2022, so that's just over two years. I contacted Covid...

Hi, I'm getting on Ha ha. Have been running/walking as part of my C25K routine u...

AlfaRomeoSpider

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Back at it :-)

Hi everyone, I did the C25K program last year and loved it. I am now doing it again and am on week 9. Just completed run 1 of week 9. I really enjoy the app...

Hi everyone, I did the C25K program last year and loved it. I am now doing it ag...

Stephascope

•2 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 first stumbling block

wk5 r1 -no bother. wk5 r2 -ran 1st 8 minutes - slow and found it hard but do it - 5 mins walk was find bt as soon as I started the second run i was boiling...

wk5 r1 -no bother. wk5 r2 -ran 1st 8 minutes - slow and found it hard but do it...

Dig4lroy8

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2022

Week 7 run #1

Best outdoor running shoes?

Apologies.... a ramble and possibly a bit of negativity 🙈

Week 5 run 1 done 😲

First run in a long time

Starting again

R1 W 4

Finally I'm done!

1st run outside

STARTED!……unbelievable! So chuffed with myself!!

Just completed W8 R1 and I've caught a cold.

Wk 1 completed (again 😅)

Fells vs Road advice needed

Wk6

Parkrun 1

Week 4 🤔

Just started out this week

How often can I run?

Wk 3 run 1

Confidence

I DID IT!!

CATCH-UP CORNER...Week 3... Come on in. ALL welcome in here. Did you know that your SMILE is GOOD for your RUNNING?

Completed Week 5!

Running from the black dog

Week 5 20 minute run smashed week 6 25 minute struggling

One for the ladies...

Uncomfortable burning pain in leg after 15 mins running. Please help !

Long Covid - Recovery tips on how to get back running.

Back at it :-)

Week 5 run 2 first stumbling block

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