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Week 1 completed :D

This week was so busy that I didn't have time to reply to your comments or write a post after my Thursday 5:30 am W1R2. Today I did my 3rd run of week one...

This week was so busy that I didn't have time to reply to your comments or write...

IgaT

Graduate•1 year ago

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Shoes

Something that seems obvious but I'd mention it, as many, like me, may find their old runnig shoes 'comfortable as an old shoe'. I caved in and bought a pair...

Something that seems obvious but I'd mention it, as many, like me, may find thei...

lecureuil

•1 year ago

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Week 6 done!

Well thats week six out of the way. A few more rest days than usual but had things to do. For W6 R3, I ran just a few meters short of 4km in the 25 minutes....

Well thats week six out of the way. A few more rest days than usual but had thi...

BalhamSW12

•1 year ago

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First Park Run since 2018!

So I did it! Not sure of official time; about 47:20 according to my old friend Garmin. Thanks to @roseabi for the training plan, Instructor57 and...

So I did it! Not sure of official time; about 47:20 according to my old friend G...

Languid_Lil

Graduate•1 year ago

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running after hip replacement contd 3

I restarted running at week 4 in November 2022, 10 months after my hip replacement. I went slowly and it went well. I had two periods when I stopped because of...

I restarted running at week 4 in November 2022, 10 months after my hip replaceme...

Mustbe

Graduate•1 year ago

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What a surprise that was😃😃😃

Wasn’t expecting to run my second fastest run ever today. I haven’t been using Strava since I restarted C25k but thought now I’ve reached W7 I would. Am going...

Wasn’t expecting to run my second fastest run ever today. I haven’t been using S...

Scruff55

Graduate•1 year ago

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End of running

After completing 6 weeks of the program I had to permanently hang up my running shoes. I have a long standing issue with sacro-iliac pain which running has...

After completing 6 weeks of the program I had to permanently hang up my running ...

Dhiney

•1 year ago

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Week 7

Completed and feeling confident about week 8. This is a great programme. Do what Denise, or whoever you choose to listen to, tells you and you’ll be fine.

Completed and feeling confident about week 8. This is a great programme. Do what...

brandersnatch

Graduate•1 year ago

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28 Minutes of Grit and Immense Pride !

Today I completed week 8 r1 and in the beginning it was chilly ,and a proper slog, head on into the breezy abyss , farmers fields more so than an abyss ....

Today I completed week 8 r1 and in the beginning it was chilly ,and a proper slo...

Iceland1974

Graduate•1 year ago

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Good Australia

First run in Australia this morning. All the way round Albert Park lake in Melbourne. It was fab. It's the longest I've ever run. Saw the park run in the...

First run in Australia this morning. All the way round Albert Park lake in Melbo...

Oldwoman65

Graduate•1 year ago

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week 8 run3

can’t believe I have got this far. Looking forward to my last week and developing my speed and stamina from there. The one most important thing for me is...

can’t believe I have got this far. Looking forward to my last week and developin...

Mygirl20

•1 year ago

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FIRST WEEK COMPLETE

I have just finished my first week. Wow. Not a lot to some, but a total of 24 minutes running is the most I’ve done in a long time. How did everyone find...

I have just finished my first week. Wow. Not a lot to some, but a total of 24 mi...

CALP_

•1 year ago

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Week 5 run 3

So I'm the wrong side of 40 and the wrong side of a healthy weight...just completed week 5 with the 20 min run and I actually enjoyed it a little bit! I was...

So I'm the wrong side of 40 and the wrong side of a healthy weight...just comple...

Mollieben

Graduate•1 year ago

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W9R3 Done

I can't believe I have done it, honestly. I started out weighing, shamefully, 19stone 8 pounds. Couldn't run a bath frankly. Now, I have just finished the last...

I can't believe I have done it, honestly. I started out weighing, shamefully, 19...

WilberJohn

Graduate•1 year ago

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Wk 9 run 3........

I tried c25k last summer and had to stop at start of week 7 due to knees swelling, diagnosed with gout. It was really demorallising to get that far and then...

I tried c25k last summer and had to stop at start of week 7 due to knees swellin...

Jambo78

•1 year ago

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Week 8 Tomorrow !!

I start week 8 tomorrow and the step up seems very doable , so I ask if any of the been there done that runners can advise of any pitfalls ? The finish is in...

I start week 8 tomorrow and the step up seems very doable , so I ask if any of t...

Iceland1974

Graduate•1 year ago

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first time with C5k

Just completed week three and I’m well impressed with myself 👍

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Should I look to buy new running shoes or better legs ?

I completed the c2-5k just over a year ago, and have been regimentally doing my 3x runs of 5k ever since (yay me!). However, my legs still ache, particularly...

I completed the c2-5k just over a year ago, and have been regimentally doing my ...

miketuk

Graduate•1 year ago

51 Replies

Question

I had a run yesterday so having rest day today. My question is, do I run tomorrow or have a 2nd day off and do Park Run on Saturday? Weather looks good both...

I had a run yesterday so having rest day today. My question is, do I run tomorro...

Bruch1

Graduate•1 year ago

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Back on treadmill

When I went out yesterday it was raining so as I don't either have the gear or inclination for wet weather I got back on the treadmill. I decided to actually...

When I went out yesterday it was raining so as I don't either have the gear or i...

Bruch1

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 8 done!

Just completed week 8! Can't believe how far I've come from someone who struggled to run for a bus to running for 28minutes non stop 😊 I'm certainly not the...

Just completed week 8! Can't believe how far I've come from someone who struggle...

Bert2

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 2 - Done

Since I'm spreading this week out to get back to Monday/Wednesday/Friday running, I did W2R3 today, it seems strange leaving so much time between the runs but...

Since I'm spreading this week out to get back to Monday/Wednesday/Friday running...

LeeU

Graduate•1 year ago

1 Reply

Chronic fatigue/ long covid and fitness journey.

hi! Just asking if anyone who has had long covid with fatigue being the main symptom has started their journey back to health again? I was a casual runner...

hi! Just asking if anyone who has had long covid with fatigue being the main sym...

Esra82

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Runners brain

Anyone else find themselves composing a post to put on here while they're running? Something that seems hilarious/fascinating/insightful while you're thinking...

Anyone else find themselves composing a post to put on here while they're runnin...

NettieNoo

Graduate•1 year ago

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W1R1 - Starting all over again

I did this program years ago when I was younger and more fit and definitely way lighter. Over the last couple of years I gained a lot of weight, and I mean A...

I did this program years ago when I was younger and more fit and definitely way ...

IgaT

Graduate•1 year ago

17 Replies

Nike Run Club - stop start app

Hi fellow runners! I have a question for the tech experts amongst us. I have begun (8yrs using Audiofuel podcasts) using the Nike Run Club app on a Samsung...

Hi fellow runners! I have a question for the tech experts amongst us. I have ...

Zev1963

Graduate•1 year ago

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The programme works, yes it does 😁🤩👍.

I’ve been a super-lurker recently, just plodding along in the background, doing C25K for the second time due to injury and other dastardly niggles. Anyway,...

I’ve been a super-lurker recently, just plodding along in the background, doing ...

Frenc

Graduate•1 year ago

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Super Pleased I can do this running Lark 😀😂

So I’ve completed C25K twice now and I need to mention I’ve never ever run before. I’m not gonna kid you sometimes it’s so hard to go for a run easier to just...

So I’ve completed C25K twice now and I need to mention I’ve never ever run befor...

445600

Graduate•1 year ago

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MARCH 2023.... GRADUATION BADGES are HERE!

You have done it ! Spring is on its way and so are YOU! Welcome everyone to the Graduation podium, and a very well done on completing the program ! We have...

You have done it ! Spring is on its way and so are YOU! Welcome everyone to the...

Oldfloss

Administrator•1 year ago

55 Replies

Gutted.

Absolutely gutted., Just starting week 4 and the dreaded covid again. Looks like ill just step back 1 week when I can eventually go out.

Absolutely gutted., Just starting week 4 and the dreaded covid again. Looks like...

Dar39

Graduate•1 year ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2023

Week 1 completed :D

Shoes

Week 6 done!

First Park Run since 2018!

running after hip replacement contd 3

What a surprise that was😃😃😃

End of running

Week 7

28 Minutes of Grit and Immense Pride !

Good Australia

week 8 run3

FIRST WEEK COMPLETE

Week 5 run 3

W9R3 Done

Wk 9 run 3........

Week 8 Tomorrow !!

first time with C5k

Should I look to buy new running shoes or better legs ?

Question

Back on treadmill

Week 8 done!

Week 2 - Done

Chronic fatigue/ long covid and fitness journey.

Runners brain

W1R1 - Starting all over again

Nike Run Club - stop start app

The programme works, yes it does 😁🤩👍.

Super Pleased I can do this running Lark 😀😂

MARCH 2023.... GRADUATION BADGES are HERE!

Gutted.

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