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Anyone know an app that records your time/pace/pb’s etc and gives you goals to aim for on each run ? Maybe even a motivational speaker talking over like the...

Anyone know an app that records your time/pace/pb’s etc and gives you goals to a...

De48

Graduate•3 years ago

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Sore foot with new trainers after gait analysis.

Hi there everyone, first post here (normally lurk in the background reading all your lovely posts). I recently went for a gait analysis after starting couch...

Hi there everyone, first post here (normally lurk in the background reading all ...

Tclarke09

•3 years ago

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W9, R2 ✔ & feeling good 👌

Since I've changed my run route the run feels easier, today, I made the 5K distance in the 40 mins, I didn't have to think about hungry tigers wanting me for...

Since I've changed my run route the run feels easier, today, I made the 5K dista...

Kimikins

Graduate•3 years ago

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Trying my best to get off the couch and get fitter

Hi all Any tips for an old one 😊 want to improve my life and mental health

Gettingfitold

•3 years ago

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Blisters 🥴 anyone

Ran a lovely sunny run today lovely and warm , I got up a bit later as no work for a week whoop!! Busier running past all the school children. When I got back...

Ran a lovely sunny run today lovely and warm , I got up a bit later as no work f...

Wavy-chick28

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Friday 28th May 2021 This reminded me of one of my week 4 runs. By the end of the first 5 mins I was fighting perspiration in my eye. By the end of the second...

Friday 28th May 2021 This reminded me of one of my week 4 runs. By the end of t...

amisfit

Graduate•3 years ago

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4th consolidation week - run of the mill

Again not a lot to say. I have stayed with 35 min runs three times per week. I just do it and it feels like a good length of time still. I have set the day for...

Again not a lot to say. I have stayed with 35 min runs three times per week. I j...

Mittymoo

Graduate•3 years ago

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W7R8 Completed

I managed to run for 28 minutes at the end of W7R3 this morning, despite the rain which I actually found cooling, which has given me confidence when I start W8...

I managed to run for 28 minutes at the end of W7R3 this morning, despite the rai...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Challenge complete

Well here I am 9 weeks later having just finished my final run ! Can’t believe I followed this program to a T! And I have been feeling fantastic on nearly...

Well here I am 9 weeks later having just finished my final run ! Can’t believe I...

De48

Graduate•3 years ago

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Hot run!

Should have left the house earlier or dressed lighter, or both! Managed to complete w8 run 3, but I was baking! Improved my pace without trying - not sure how...

Should have left the house earlier or dressed lighter, or both! Managed to compl...

Sulley101

Graduate•3 years ago

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5k Week 7. So proud

I am currently feeling really proud of myself. Seven weeks ago I struggled to run for 60 seconds and now on Week 7 run 3 I managed to complete 5.1k. I went at...

I am currently feeling really proud of myself. Seven weeks ago I struggled to ru...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Did it!

This is going to be a long one so get ready! When I started the programme I used to walk up the (not very steep) hills so that I could run down them in the...

This is going to be a long one so get ready! When I started the programme I used...

Jilldiamond

Graduate•3 years ago

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Bad knee

The last time I went for a run I only managed about a minute or so and my knee gave way, and I haven’t done anything for over a week. Even when walking I can...

The last time I went for a run I only managed about a minute or so and my knee g...

Tezza5621

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Finished W3R3

Finished the third week. I feel a bit more confident than I did at the start. I’m looking forward to the next run too.

Finished the third week. I feel a bit more confident than I did at the start. I’...

BeginnerCouch25K

•3 years ago

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Wheelchair to 5K ?

I have to use a wheelchair to get around, how can I do wheelchair to 5K ?Thanks Mikki Edwards

I have to use a wheelchair to get around, how can I do wheelchair to 5K ?Thanks ...

Mikki

•3 years ago

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W8R3 - Done! (But hard work today.)

I've completed week 8! I'm proud of myself but I think due to having some bad nights I'm generally tired and that affected my run today. The first half was a...

I've completed week 8! I'm proud of myself but I think due to having some bad ni...

Pigpog

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5 R3

Wow!! I’m just enjoying the moment I cannot believe I’ve just ran non stop for 20 mins and even managed to increase my speed the last 2 mins. Absolutely...

Wow!! I’m just enjoying the moment I cannot believe I’ve just ran non stop for 2...

Hollydolly4

•3 years ago

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W9R3 complete!

Today I completed week 9! I am so proud of myself for completing this challenge 😁👍 I have already got the consolidation programme stuck up in the kitchen....

Today I completed week 9! I am so proud of myself for completing this challenge ...

Back2exercise

Graduate•3 years ago

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Trail running and running shoes

Hehe my trainers are starting to look pretty beat up. It was new when I started lol. Awesome to see the work I've put out. My question is do you machine wash...

Hehe my trainers are starting to look pretty beat up. It was new when I started...

happyseal

Graduate•3 years ago

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How to run on hot days?

Morning 🌞 So today seems to be a bit hotter and I will have to o run during the day instead of very early as usual. Last time I did so my endurance was bad......

Morning 🌞 So today seems to be a bit hotter and I will have to o run during the...

happyseal

Graduate•3 years ago

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Consolidation Run

Hi. I am on consolidation run 5 - still finding it really tough, but still doing 30 mins. Just wondered if should still be doing the 5 minute fast walk cool...

Hi. I am on consolidation run 5 - still finding it really tough, but still doing...

Sisteract5

Graduate•3 years ago

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How do I know I am fit.

Hi everyone, I am in my second week of running for half an hour 3 times a week and each time I manage to go just a bit further. At the end of each run I am...

Hi everyone, I am in my second week of running for half an hour 3 times a week a...

donefor

Graduate•3 years ago

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Just out of interest....

Has anyone measured how much distance they cover in the 'runs' leading up to graduation?

Has anyone measured how much distance they cover in the 'runs' leading up to gra...

Hepsibah

•3 years ago

47 Replies

Hungary

Can anyone recommend a good healthy snack on the go after a run as I’m starving but don’t want to eat a meal as such .. just little snacks and often that are...

Can anyone recommend a good healthy snack on the go after a run as I’m starving ...

De48

Graduate•3 years ago

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Post run muscle pain ??

Hi, have been running for just about a year using C25K and doing 2 or3 30 mins runs p.w. Suddenly though experiencing pain at top of thighs at the back after...

Hi, have been running for just about a year using C25K and doing 2 or3 30 mins r...

catnip55

•3 years ago

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Week 4 Run 3

Tuesday 25th May 2021 After feeling a little queasy on my last run after struggling to get my breath back after the first part of the run, which I think is...

Tuesday 25th May 2021 After feeling a little queasy on my last run after struggl...

amisfit

Graduate•3 years ago

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SWAMPED!

morning, I have R2W4 today and thought I'd delve a little into helping my body cope better with the aches and pains Im finding with this new exercise. So I...

morning, I have R2W4 today and thought I'd delve a little into helping my body c...

Hepsibah

•3 years ago

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Advice after 10 days missed please

Got to W5R2 then missed 10days. Any advice appreciated re how far back I should go to repeat. Was thinking of restarting Week 4?

Got to W5R2 then missed 10days. Any advice appreciated re how far back I should ...

NottingHill64

•3 years ago

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couch to 5k walking

22 people turned up for the first session of sport walking in Blackburn so it was great to see . We are now in the third week so still going well. This is a...

22 people turned up for the first session of sport walking in Blackburn so it wa...

Redlea25

•3 years ago

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Running one day after the other

Hello, I am new here so thank you for having me. I wonder if one of you experienced runners could possible offer some advice please. I am on my third week...

Hello, I am new here so thank you for having me. I wonder if one of you experi...

Henpecked

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2021

All in one app

Sore foot with new trainers after gait analysis.

W9, R2 ✔ & feeling good 👌

Trying my best to get off the couch and get fitter

Blisters 🥴 anyone

Week 5 Run 1

4th consolidation week - run of the mill

W7R8 Completed

Challenge complete

Hot run!

5k Week 7. So proud

Did it!

Bad knee

Finished W3R3

Wheelchair to 5K ?

W8R3 - Done! (But hard work today.)

W5 R3

W9R3 complete!

Trail running and running shoes

How to run on hot days?

Consolidation Run

How do I know I am fit.

Just out of interest....

Hungary

Post run muscle pain ??

Week 4 Run 3

SWAMPED!

Advice after 10 days missed please

couch to 5k walking

Running one day after the other

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