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Why is it always MUD?

OK, hitting concrete is worse, much worse, I've done that and it wasn't a pretty sight what with all the blood, but that's another story .... It was towards...

OK, hitting concrete is worse, much worse, I've done that and it wasn't a pretty...

Dontlikerunning

Graduate•1 year ago

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Don't get greedy, i.e. be patient, respect the rest days, go slowly etc etc

As a companion piece to Instructor57 's excellent post on Setting the Pace (*nods respectfully in the direction of Tim (RIP) IannodaTruffe) ... have a...

As a companion piece to Instructor57 's excellent post on Setting the Pace (...

John_W

Graduate•1 year ago

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😀this felt like a key run

Thrilled.

RunforMum

Graduate•1 year ago

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Setting the pace (For Couch to 5k)

Picture taken from one of Tim's (aka IannoddaTruffe) posts which this post is all about There has been several recent posts regarding the ideal pace for...

Picture taken from one of Tim's (aka IannoddaTruffe) posts which this post is al...

Instructor57

Graduate•1 year ago

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Graduation Day!

I completed week 9 run 3 this morning. I'm not a "natural", so its been tough, but I've done it! Yay!! Consolidation runs here I come!

I completed week 9 run 3 this morning. I'm not a "natural", so its been tough, ...

McScouse

Graduate•1 year ago

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Does it get easier ?

I started the couch to 5k and I absolutely can’t believe that I’m on week 7 - when I started, I nearly died after running for 60 seconds and now here I am...

I started the couch to 5k and I absolutely can’t believe that I’m on week 7 - wh...

Branding2023

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Download app :tick

I’m building up to starting... but Caffé Nero is calling ... ☕️ v 🏃🏽‍♀️...

happyartist

•1 year ago

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WK 5 Run 3

I’m new to Ct5K, used to run ma y moons ago & loved it. After a long time , 2 children later & a few health issues I’ve decided to give it a go. I am loving...

I’m new to Ct5K, used to run ma y moons ago & loved it. After a long time , 2 ch...

VS1975

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 5 completed😀

After a short gap in my running I’m glad I’ve completed this week. Feels good. Hope it continues.

After a short gap in my running I’m glad I’ve completed this week. Feels good. H...

Dar39

Graduate•1 year ago

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Run 3 of W8 or Run 1 of W9?

I went out for my run 3 of week 8 and instead of doing 28 minutes I carried on for a further 2minutes and done 30 minutes 😃 soooooooo can I claim that as my...

I went out for my run 3 of week 8 and instead of doing 28 minutes I carried on f...

XenaZelda

Graduate•1 year ago

24 Replies

The Most Powerful Encouragement For All Runners?

When it comes to quotes that will lift you up, encourage you and make you determined and persistent, and will drive your running journey forward, l don’t think...

When it comes to quotes that will lift you up, encourage you and make you determ...

mrrun

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 5 run

I cannot believe how much my cardio has improved since Wk1. Got my 20 min run to do on Sunday and i feel reafy for it .I'm feeling great!! 😁💪🏃‍♀️

I cannot believe how much my cardio has improved since Wk1. Got my 20 min run to...

Natashasoraya

•1 year ago

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Well that was a surprise

Week 5, Run 3 and there were nerves - running for a whole 20 mins. I chose my route as carefully as the terrain allows and set off nice and steady. It was a...

Week 5, Run 3 and there were nerves - running for a whole 20 mins. I chose my r...

BahamaMama1

Graduate•1 year ago

7 Replies

Runny ramblings ....

I went for a consolidation run on Monday night (my 2nd or 3rd, I can’t remember) and I did it, it was fine. 30 minutes, tick, but each time I do it, it gets...

I went for a consolidation run on Monday night (my 2nd or 3rd, I can’t remember)...

NettieNoo

Graduate•1 year ago

18 Replies

Chatty pace

So I keep reading that is is best aerobically to run at a conversational pace, can someone please explain this to me? I feel like I am running (slow jog) at a...

So I keep reading that is is best aerobically to run at a conversational pace, c...

Leabac

Graduate•1 year ago

6 Replies

Running Compliment

When my husband (70) and I (68) were running yesterday we passed a young man, who was probably in his early 20s, walking his dog. He gave us a big smile and a...

When my husband (70) and I (68) were running yesterday we passed a young man, wh...

Upsidaisy

Graduate•1 year ago

26 Replies

Week 5 Run 1

Was planning on doing this on Wednesday but decided to have an additional rest day (a lot on at work), I was going to do it yesterday but one of the grandkids...

Was planning on doing this on Wednesday but decided to have an additional rest ...

LeeU

Graduate•1 year ago

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w1r2 complete

hmmm really interesting this is alot smoother second time round tho still not quite over my cough n felt the burn in my chest where its affecting me but really...

hmmm really interesting this is alot smoother second time round tho still not qu...

Crow277

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Treadmill this time

Hi I'm back. Not been back at it for whileI've started back at couch 2 5k didn't want to start beginning sostarted week 2 run 1. On treadmill kind of enjoyed...

Hi I'm back. Not been back at it for whileI've started back at couch 2 5k didn'...

beth3618

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Beginning week 9, but I'm not running 5Km...

I've just done run 1 of week 9 and tracked my run on Strava (this was only the second time I've done that but became curious about how far I was running)....

I've just done run 1 of week 9 and tracked my run on Strava (this was only the s...

Stringybob

•1 year ago

11 Replies

ASICS advice

Hi, I recently got some new ASICS trainers. When they arrived they fit pretty perfectly (UK 4) however I read on their website they recommend having a thumbs...

Hi, I recently got some new ASICS trainers. When they arrived they fit pretty pe...

lucypc25k

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Hello

Hi, I am just about to start my 4th week of C25K. I’m 66, and believed I was pretty fit for my age, a regular runner, walker, and busy grandma. I had recently...

Hi, I am just about to start my 4th week of C25K. I’m 66, and believed I was pr...

BarbaraPym

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Stepping up

I’ve been doing couch to 5k for about 4 months now. I’ve made it to week 5 but have hit a brick wall I’ve had to repeat run 2 of week 5, 6 times , I did try...

I’ve been doing couch to 5k for about 4 months now. I’ve made it to week 5 but h...

Archieliam

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Nature Trail

What do you see on your runs? I am very fortunate to live in a beautiful part of the UK, I use my surroundings and flowers and creatures to distract me as I...

What do you see on your runs? I am very fortunate to live in a beautiful part o...

BahamaMama1

Graduate•1 year ago

23 Replies

Fab Noosa

Nice little jog along the prom in Noosa. Lovely and flat for Suffolk legs and not too hot

Nice little jog along the prom in Noosa. Lovely and flat for Suffolk legs and no...

Oldwoman65

Graduate•1 year ago

8 Replies

Burning ankle pain

Hello everyone. I'm on week 4 of C25k. I'm not struggling too much with the cardiac side of running but my joints are really painful as I run and this is what...

Hello everyone. I'm on week 4 of C25k. I'm not struggling too much with the card...

SquarahD

Graduate•1 year ago

4 Replies

Feeling proud

just finished W5 R2 2x 8 min runs, can’t say it was easy but I managed it and slowed my breathing down fairly quickly during the 5 min walks. Going to give W5...

just finished W5 R2 2x 8 min runs, can’t say it was easy but I managed it and sl...

Cbll

Graduate•1 year ago

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What’s next for a boomerang C25k Graduate ??? Suggestions for 10k programme 🪃 🏃🏽‍♀️

Hi, I’m also known as the come back queen amongst my sports friends ! I really couldn’t have managed 5k again without this programme, I wish I’d used it...

Hi, I’m also known as the come back queen amongst my sports friends ! I reall...

GetGemma

•1 year ago

20 Replies

Cto5K complete | Purley Runners

Morning morning Hope you are well. Sunday was the finale for our Purley Runners Couch to 5K nine week program. What an amazing few months this has been;...

Morning morning Hope you are well. Sunday was the finale for our Purley Runne...

AKC25K

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Wk 8 Run1 phew

Wk8 Run1 completed! (Yesterday) I’m still super slothlike but moving so it’s all good. Managed the 28 minutes without stopping to walk which is better than W7...

Wk8 Run1 completed! (Yesterday) I’m still super slothlike but moving so it’s al...

Finchly

Graduate•1 year ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2023

Why is it always MUD?

Don't get greedy, i.e. be patient, respect the rest days, go slowly etc etc

😀this felt like a key run

Setting the pace (For Couch to 5k)

Graduation Day!

Does it get easier ?

Download app :tick

WK 5 Run 3

Week 5 completed😀

Run 3 of W8 or Run 1 of W9?

The Most Powerful Encouragement For All Runners?

Week 5 run

Well that was a surprise

Runny ramblings ....

Chatty pace

Running Compliment

Week 5 Run 1

w1r2 complete

Treadmill this time

Beginning week 9, but I'm not running 5Km...

ASICS advice

Hello

Stepping up

Nature Trail

Fab Noosa

Burning ankle pain

Feeling proud

What’s next for a boomerang C25k Graduate ??? Suggestions for 10k programme 🪃 🏃🏽‍♀️

Cto5K complete | Purley Runners

Wk 8 Run1 phew

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