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Week 9, Run 1 - done!

I completed the W9R1 run about 2 hours ago. Since then I found out about the scary election results in Italy, started back at my job after 2 weeks off...

I completed the W9R1 run about 2 hours ago. Since then I found out about the sc...

ChannelRunner2

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wet and windy Week 3 Run 1

I completed run 1 of week 3 this morning. Not particularly nice conditions and more tough today. I tried slowing down when feeling tired and this helped.

I completed run 1 of week 3 this morning. Not particularly nice conditions and ...

Music-Man

•2 years ago

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mission accomplished

hi. Just back from my graduation run🏃 I think this was my toughest run yet, a fierce wind in my face from my turn around point. I didn’t think this would be...

hi. Just back from my graduation run🏃 I think this was my toughest run yet, a f...

TheThinnerman

Graduate•2 years ago

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How long does it take to run 5K?

Hi Everyone, I graduated a week or so ago but although I am running 30 mins non-stop, I am nor running 5k. I think its more like 3k. This isn't a problem for...

Hi Everyone, I graduated a week or so ago but although I am running 30 mins non...

KathBils

Graduate•2 years ago

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Happy Sunday all! Wk 8 run 3 done - looking down the barrel of week 9 😁🏃‍♀️

Hello and happy Sunday. I have a question. On my Fitbit I seem to be running in zone 3 & 4 (comfortably) but I was told that running in zone 2 is for maximum...

Hello and happy Sunday. I have a question. On my Fitbit I seem to be running i...

Runforthedress

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 9 - I’ll miss Laura!

It’s taken me the summer but I can now run for 30 mins ! 😀 It’s also taken me longer than 9 weeks due to a couple of twinges (upping pace too much) but can...

It’s taken me the summer but I can now run for 30 mins ! 😀 It’s also taken me...

Rogue_1

•2 years ago

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You’ve got this (still running)

I finished couch to 5k on 12th May and have been running on since then. Took some downtime from posting on here but wanted to say hi to everyone and confirm...

I finished couch to 5k on 12th May and have been running on since then. Took som...

Vespina

Graduate•2 years ago

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Stuck at Week 6 - update

Thank you for the responses to my previous post. All of the advice has been tucked away in case needed. I didn’t do the repeats as suggested. Downloaded an...

Thank you for the responses to my previous post. All of the advice has been tuck...

LouiseMcD

•2 years ago

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Tread Softly

Week 3 done & dusted. Beautifully cushioned track through the woods to inspire and enjoy. What’s not to love about the freedom of running!

Week 3 done & dusted. Beautifully cushioned track through the woods to inspire a...

Annieapple

Administrator•2 years ago

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Back again.

I lost my mojo a few weeks ago just as I was about to start week 5 - no particular reason, just couldn’t find the drive to keep moving through this programme....

I lost my mojo a few weeks ago just as I was about to start week 5 - no particul...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•2 years ago

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Finally started

I've probably had this app installed on my phone for years but finally went out there and completed my first run! I'm sore but determined. Hello!!!! 👋

I've probably had this app installed on my phone for years but finally went out ...

Faerypills

•2 years ago

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Just finished

Well its taken 6 months not 9 weeks, there have been injuries, mental health rollercoaster and pauses because of childcare but I finally have finished. I...

Well its taken 6 months not 9 weeks, there have been injuries, mental health rol...

SB_Darlo

Graduate•2 years ago

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WK8 R1 - ☑️

Lovely run.

B_Dlo

Graduate•2 years ago

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Not a good experience!

Doing C25k for a few years now. Starting again Week 1 on 2nd run. Up at 0630 . Left house 0655. Quite dark still. Did 5 minute walk OK but found jogging quite...

Doing C25k for a few years now. Starting again Week 1 on 2nd run. Up at 0630 . L...

Oregfuto

•2 years ago

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Tight chest

I completed my week 9 run 2 yesterday so I'm very close to finishing the programme. But I've noticed the last couple of weeks that my chest tends to feel tight...

I completed my week 9 run 2 yesterday so I'm very close to finishing the program...

Enel

•2 years ago

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C25K on Intervals Pro App

Hi! I wanted to recommend the Intervals Pro app - it has a 9 week C25K program with three weekly runs which is pretty much identical to the NHS version. The...

Hi! I wanted to recommend the Intervals Pro app - it has a 9 week C25K program w...

Mutirdis

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk7 R3

Have been away for nearly three weeks after a family bereavement. I thought I would have to go back to week 6 and just give it a go but started the final run...

Have been away for nearly three weeks after a family bereavement. I thought I wo...

Swimming24

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 2 completed

I completed week 2 today. It went well and I ran on a harder route than previous, even partly joining a Parkrun! . However, I find that increasing...

I completed week 2 today. It went well and I ran on a harder route than previo...

Music-Man

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8, run 3 is DONE!

I just have to gloat here because I am just so damn proud of myself (and still a bit surprised I can do this, tbh): I just completed week 8! 🥳 I am slowly...

I just have to gloat here because I am just so damn proud of myself (and still a...

ChannelRunner2

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 😁

I did it! I've quietly persevered and taken note of all the good advice on here about not running too fast and I've finally done it. Still don't really think...

I did it! I've quietly persevered and taken note of all the good advice on here ...

Reluctant57

Graduate•2 years ago

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Deja Vu

I must apologies for anyone who read my post with the same title yesterday. I was not until I saw replies from Cmoi and MissUnderstanding that I realised...

I must apologies for anyone who read my post with the same title yesterday. I wa...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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one run to go

hi all. 26 runs and 1 re-run done. thanks to everyone for all the advice last week. I have slowed the pace a bit and found my last 2 runs a lot more...

hi all. 26 runs and 1 re-run done. thanks to everyone for all the advice last ...

TheThinnerman

Graduate•2 years ago

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Re-graduation and consolidation

A couple of weeks ago I graduated for the 2nd time 🥳 since then I've done I think 3 consolation runs, one 30 min, one 20 min and another 30 min run. I have...

A couple of weeks ago I graduated for the 2nd time 🥳 since then I've done I thi...

Mum22boys

Graduate•2 years ago

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WK7R3- ☑️☑️☑️

Feeling great👌. WK8 loading

B_Dlo

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

week 8 run 2 done great to run in the rain!

Hi all, I’m onto week 8 run 3 next and I can see the end of C25K ….. I don’t want it to end…..! Does anyone have any links to apps etc that I can use to...

Hi all, I’m onto week 8 run 3 next and I can see the end of C25K ….. I don’t wan...

Runforthedress

Graduate•2 years ago

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Why is it harder to run 2 x 10 mins than 20 mins straight?

Just completed W6R2 and have to say I really did not enjoy it yet W5R3 felt pretty good. Is it physical or psychological?

Just completed W6R2 and have to say I really did not enjoy it yet W5R3 felt pret...

njd967

Graduate•2 years ago

6 Replies

Newbie - Leg Pain

Hi everyone, I've just started C25K and am on week 2 and really enjoying it. I have, however, noticed that both my legs seem to cramp early/mid way through my...

Hi everyone, I've just started C25K and am on week 2 and really enjoying it. I h...

Tony_S1

•2 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

Well, Week 8 came as a bit of a shock! I’d been a bit smug after Wk7Run3 but the timings on Wk8 really threw me. I’d fixed milestones in my head (2.5 mins, 5...

Well, Week 8 came as a bit of a shock! I’d been a bit smug after Wk7Run3 but th...

Aspasia

Graduate•2 years ago

10 Replies

In ear headphones recommendations please!

Hi, Looking for recommendations for in ear headphones please. Have tried AirPods and can’t get on with them (keep falling out!) Would prefer not to pay “silly...

Hi, Looking for recommendations for in ear headphones please. Have tried AirPod...

Shutthefrontdoor

Graduate•2 years ago

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WK7R2 -☑️☑️☑️

What a run. Today I set my new personal best 6’50’’ average pace per kilometre.

What a run. Today I set my new personal best 6’50’’ average pace per kilometre. ...

B_Dlo

Graduate•2 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2022

Week 9, Run 1 - done!

Wet and windy Week 3 Run 1

mission accomplished

How long does it take to run 5K?

Happy Sunday all! Wk 8 run 3 done - looking down the barrel of week 9 😁🏃‍♀️

Week 9 - I’ll miss Laura!

You’ve got this (still running)

Stuck at Week 6 - update

Tread Softly

Back again.

Finally started

Just finished

WK8 R1 - ☑️

Not a good experience!

Tight chest

C25K on Intervals Pro App

Wk7 R3

Week 2 completed

Week 8, run 3 is DONE!

Week 9 run 3 😁

Deja Vu

one run to go

Re-graduation and consolidation

WK7R3- ☑️☑️☑️

week 8 run 2 done great to run in the rain!

Why is it harder to run 2 x 10 mins than 20 mins straight?

Newbie - Leg Pain

Week 8 Run 2

In ear headphones recommendations please!

WK7R2 -☑️☑️☑️

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