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Speed doesn't matter....

I'm sure we've all heard this at some times during our running careers, but I just want to throw something new into the mix..... Over the last few months my...

I'm sure we've all heard this at some times during our running careers, but I ju...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•2 years ago

34 Replies

Gremlins tried to run with me yesterday

So yesterday I did my third 25 min run but only the second run of Week 7. This was the first run of my current C25K having graduated previously that voices...

So yesterday I did my third 25 min run but only the second run of Week 7. This w...

Papillon17

Graduate•2 years ago

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W9 R1!! It was fabulous!! 🏃‍♂️🤓

Hi everyone! Early this morning I ran the best run since I started, it was fabulous! I completed W9 R1 and I couldn't believe it when Laura said 'You're half...

Hi everyone! Early this morning I ran the best run since I started, it was fabul...

MakingTheMost

Graduate•2 years ago

17 Replies

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week 7

just about to start week 7, this should be fun

Baldman1

•2 years ago

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Hi need motivation guys xx please say hi.

Went for run last night in the dark didn't follow plan as not been for months few so just did what I can. Need inspiration motivation please guys. 🙏

Went for run last night in the dark didn't follow plan as not been for months f...

beth3618

•2 years ago

26 Replies

End of an era

I ran Run 2 of Week 9 yesterday and found it really tough, compared to Run 1 of Week 9. Go figure. Tomorrow I will do Run 3. I am nervous about ending because...

I ran Run 2 of Week 9 yesterday and found it really tough, compared to Run 1 of ...

Jonty1953

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Week 4

Just finished week 4 and I feel really good about it my motivation to hit the 5K has never being stronger all weather's don't stop me I'm so pleased I...

Just finished week 4 and I feel really good about it my motivation to hit the 5K...

Wayne131280

•2 years ago

3 Replies

What am I doing wrong?

Hello everyone. Well, I did my Week 1 Run 2 run this morning....yippee! Success. But - I thought I'd use my Audible app at the same time and listen to a...

Hello everyone. Well, I did my Week 1 Run 2 run this morning....yippee! Succes...

Pegix

Graduate•2 years ago

8 Replies

running after hip replacement - contd

I wrote a few days ago about my first post-op run. I had waited ten months but was reluctant to go back to square one so had started on week four. It went OK...

I wrote a few days ago about my first post-op run. I had waited ten months but w...

Mustbe

Graduate•2 years ago

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Full moon musings

I'm always afraid I will just drop running by simply not showing up for it. A recent gap of 2 and a half weeks had me nervous....was I going to get back on...

I'm always afraid I will just drop running by simply not showing up for it. A ...

MrsLydiaWickham

Graduate•2 years ago

6 Replies

I have joined a running club! I am now a member of the ‘Running Bugs’.

I’ve only been running for 6 months and have never run in the dark before (I’m scared of the dark), so I decided to join a local running club. They meet up 3...

I’ve only been running for 6 months and have never run in the dark before (I’m s...

Dendev75

Graduate•2 years ago

9 Replies

running helped my anxiety

haven’t been able to run for a long time, it worked wonders for me as I suffer with depression and anxiety. Various illnesses and operations have meant I’m not...

haven’t been able to run for a long time, it worked wonders for me as I suffer w...

Agelesslass

•2 years ago

12 Replies

CATCH-UP CORNER...WEEK 2...Please slip off your running shoes, and just relax... Everybody is Welcome here.

“Put one foot in front of the other, focus on the little goal right in front of you, and almost anything is possible.” Hello, my running friends. Well...

“Put one foot in front of the other, focus on the little goal right in front of ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

67 Replies

Wet run, dry reward!

I’ve been struggling a bit to get going with my running lately. It hasn’t helped that I’ve had a stinky cold. This morning, I woke up feeling grotty but...

I’ve been struggling a bit to get going with my running lately. It hasn’t helpe...

MissUnderstanding

Administrator•2 years ago

24 Replies

Mid-Life Newbie

Hi All, I started the C25K in September after a friend suggested we walk the local park run. The competitive spirit in me got the better of me and so here I...

Hi All, I started the C25K in September after a friend suggested we walk the l...

Hidden

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Original plan...help!

I did this the other year, completed and got the trophy!!! I lapsed due to health issues and when I tried again, new phone, new download, I found that this...

I did this the other year, completed and got the trophy!!! I lapsed due to healt...

FitD

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Trying again...

I'm trying this again, after a gap of *mumble, mumble* years. This time I'm planning to a) complete the whole programme, b) be proud of myself doing it and c)...

I'm trying this again, after a gap of *mumble, mumble* years. This time I'm plan...

Bluecorona

•2 years ago

5 Replies

W8R1 Done 😊

I just finished run 1 of week 8 and I can see the end of week 9 in my sights!! But woah, today was a challenge, not physically, but mentally. Every fiber of...

I just finished run 1 of week 8 and I can see the end of week 9 in my sights!! ...

Punkmummy

Graduate•2 years ago

7 Replies

Finished week 8

It's been a weird one of headwinds, rain, cold, mud, phone unexpectedly stopping half way through a run and the after effects of the covid jab., but I did...

It's been a weird one of headwinds, rain, cold, mud, phone unexpectedly stopping...

Carners1

Graduate•2 years ago

2 Replies

Night cramp

I have just been talking to one of the new mums at the school who started the C25K just after the start of the new term. Her group are doing well and just...

I have just been talking to one of the new mums at the school who started the C2...

Hidden

•2 years ago

12 Replies

breathing techniques

I am on week 5 couch25k are there any breathing techniques I can use, even though it’s better than week 1

I am on week 5 couch25k are there any breathing techniques I can use, even thoug...

Sheeps123

•2 years ago

7 Replies

scary 50’s!

Hi everyone, I have just joined the group. I have done c25k successfully in the past but stopped and started numerous times due to health issues and repeated...

Hi everyone, I have just joined the group. I have done c25k successfully in the ...

Gael21

•2 years ago

4 Replies

C25K newbie!

Hi all, Newbie runner here, thanks for this great community. After a couple of years procrastination I started C25K last week - and have just completed Run 1...

Hi all, Newbie runner here, thanks for this great community. After a couple of...

Ruile

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Graduation day!

I made it to Week9 run3, with the help of Denise Lewis and the lovely group of people here! I am so grateful to have got here without injury and to be able to...

I made it to Week9 run3, with the help of Denise Lewis and the lovely group of p...

Perfectpear

Graduate•2 years ago

13 Replies

3rd time lucky

1:3 so here I am back to the start after reaching week 6 but had to stop …a year off with chronic shin splints. This time I’ve hopefully done my homework will...

1:3 so here I am back to the start after reaching week 6 but had to stop …a year...

Splinter

•2 years ago

3 Replies

9:3✅ 🎈The Glorious Finish Line

Thank you to ALL the dedicated Mentors, my fellow HU runners & for this amazing program that turns us into real runners, (sometimes over & over again 🤣)...

Thank you to ALL the dedicated Mentors, my fellow HU runners & for this amazing...

Annieapple

Administrator•2 years ago

24 Replies

Did you get rained on today?

I have just got back from a run where I got totally soaked. I actually don’t mind that too much as long as it starts to rain after I’ve warmed up and as long...

I have just got back from a run where I got totally soaked. I actually don’t min...

Catballoo

Graduate•2 years ago

14 Replies

Best run yet

Wk8/2 - was great today, albeit in drizzle and mist! I took two rest days between this weeks runs and it has really made a huge difference - the body seemed to...

Wk8/2 - was great today, albeit in drizzle and mist! I took two rest days betwee...

Lilacwhizz

Graduate•2 years ago

2 Replies

Post run dip update

Thank you for all the great tips. I’ve been trying to put them into practice. Firstly making sure that I’m better hydrated, including on none run days,...

Thank you for all the great tips. I’ve been trying to put them into practice. ...

Tally_Ho_Timmy

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Aching shoulders

I've just finished week 5 and am finding my legs are feeling fine, but my shoulders are hurting towards the end of the run and after. I like to carry a bottle...

I've just finished week 5 and am finding my legs are feeling fine, but my should...

Perirunner

Graduate•2 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2022

Speed doesn't matter....

Gremlins tried to run with me yesterday

W9 R1!! It was fabulous!! 🏃‍♂️🤓

week 7

Hi need motivation guys xx please say hi.

End of an era

Week 4

What am I doing wrong?

running after hip replacement - contd

Full moon musings

I have joined a running club! I am now a member of the ‘Running Bugs’.

running helped my anxiety

CATCH-UP CORNER...WEEK 2...Please slip off your running shoes, and just relax... Everybody is Welcome here.

Wet run, dry reward!

Mid-Life Newbie

Original plan...help!

Trying again...

W8R1 Done 😊

Finished week 8

Night cramp

breathing techniques

scary 50’s!

C25K newbie!

Graduation day!

3rd time lucky

9:3✅ 🎈The Glorious Finish Line

Did you get rained on today?

Best run yet

Post run dip update

Aching shoulders

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