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C25k week 6 day 1 done....

Well that was nice, not easy but not hard, really enjoyed it, sweating like a beast from the swamp but it's good sweat. Did 2.5 miles (3.2km) and listened...

Well that was nice, not easy but not hard, really enjoyed it, sweating like a...

Paul46-ipswich

Graduate•8 years ago

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HIIT vs Couch to 5k - for weight loss

I know it does help in weight loss, but how good is Couch to 5k as compared to say HIIT for 15-20 mins. Currently I am in week 7 of couch to 5k and plan to...

I know it does help in weight loss, but how good is Couch to 5k as compared to s...

ShriRao

•8 years ago

9 Replies

W7R1 completed

Completed W7R1 yesterday albeit at a snails pace. Google fit recognized only 7 minutes as running and the other 18 minutes as walking. Hope to improve on...

Completed W7R1 yesterday albeit at a snails pace. Google fit recognized only ...

sivarraman1968

•8 years ago

8 Replies

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Podcasts same talking as app?

Hi guys need gals, I'm about to do w6d1 a day I've been using the app but with my own music, but as I've heard good things about the podcasts I've got them...

Hi guys need gals, I'm about to do w6d1 a day I've been using the app but with...

Paul46-ipswich

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

Thanks for the support, nothing stopped me!

I would just like to thank all those members who replied to my original posting about not being able to get out there, as you guys gave me the kick I just...

I would just like to thank all those members who replied to my original posting ...

Burstcouch

Graduate•8 years ago

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Missing Laura

After graduating I've done a few runs, trying the stamina podcast but don't really like it. I need a Laura in my life for the structure she brings. I like the...

After graduating I've done a few runs, trying the stamina podcast but don't real...

pampaddy

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

Week 2 Run 1

Just done my first run of week 2 and it went better than expected. My left calf had been aching a bit over the weekend and I didn't want to push it, making it...

Just done my first run of week 2 and it went better than expected. My left calf ...

JackJack1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Couch25kb450!!! Wk1 run 1

I did Wk 1 run 1 last May and then no more! Couldn't walk for 2 days after and lots of lovely people on the forum gave advice on stretches and warm downs, but...

I did Wk 1 run 1 last May and then no more! Couldn't walk for 2 days after and l...

HelsbelswhatamIdoing

Graduate•8 years ago

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First week, first run.

55 & 18 stone. Determined to get some of that shifted. Enjoyed it, but was huffing and puffing (to much smoking in the past) Still, will keep at it.

55 & 18 stone. Determined to get some of that shifted. Enjoyed it, but was huff...

Mad-Mitch

•8 years ago

24 Replies

Pumpkintiger and Saul.........and everyone!!!

Hi guys, Just went for the specific title as we are at the same place with c25k!!!!! I have just done Wk 5 run 1 and I found it fantastic. I did the route...

Hi guys, Just went for the specific title as we are at the same place with c25...

ElsieW

Graduate•8 years ago

2 Replies

An update!

Hello, Some of you may have seen a post I wrote yesterday explaining how I have had 4 weeks off from running due to illness and then christmas... Just wanted...

Hello, Some of you may have seen a post I wrote yesterday explaining how I have...

missathena

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

Running in the dark

Hi there. Went for my third run yesterday in the dark. Felt a little bit nervous to be honest but I don't have any choice seen as its dark when I leave the...

Hi there. Went for my third run yesterday in the dark. Felt a little bit nervous...

Kezz100

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Ya-hoo into w9 and I ran for 30 mins! Now that is an ACE feeling :)

That feels seriously good. It is amazing how quickly this programme can take you there. I am not one of life's natural born runners and I well remember how...

That feels seriously good. It is amazing how quickly this programme can take you...

boptillyoudrop49

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

First run of 2016

Hi all i took all your comments on board .Today i weighed,measured and stepped out of the door and hit those pavements .Week 1 run 1 complete and yes i enjoyed...

Hi all i took all your comments on board .Today i weighed,measured and stepped o...

LUVLEEJU

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9, Day 1 ... revisited!

Me again ... you may remember be being a little bit smug about doing Wk 9 Day 1 with a cold and still managing it on 28th December ... well, safe to say it bit...

Me again ... you may remember be being a little bit smug about doing Wk 9 Day 1 ...

wez70

Graduate•8 years ago

3 Replies

Started day 1...

...and managed 6 of the jogs/brisk walks. Bit gutted but will really try to do whole 23 min podcast in 2 days' time. Did other people not manage to complete...

...and managed 6 of the jogs/brisk walks. Bit gutted but will really try to do w...

Liala

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Hey, this C25K really works!!!!

I started my c25k journey in June 2015. I graduated in October (yes it took me longer than the 9 weeks) and continued to run every other day, through to the...

I started my c25k journey in June 2015. I graduated in October (yes it took me l...

Sezza2u

Graduate•8 years ago

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Starting this evening - supposedly!!! :-(

Hia, I'm Lorraine1108 and having done this before I know I will love it and get a massive sense of achievement and the feel good factor comes in bucket loads....

Hia, I'm Lorraine1108 and having done this before I know I will love it and get ...

Lorraine1108

•8 years ago

16 Replies

First 8k run...feeling happy!😀

Just wanted to share the news of a good run this morning, and the first time I have run 8k (time 52 mins). A lovely route up along the old railway line - VERY...

Just wanted to share the news of a good run this morning, and the first time I h...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Stretches

I learned the hard way that stretching after a run is a Good Thing. And that a foam roller is for masochists. However, I also came to wonder if some of my...

I learned the hard way that stretching after a run is a Good Thing. And that a f...

Austen304

•8 years ago

7 Replies

c5k

I was diagnosed COPD about 7 years ago. I'm 82 and coping reasonably well on 2 lpm oxygen I follow a mainly indoor, 3xwk programme. Apart from the aches, feel...

I was diagnosed COPD about 7 years ago. I'm 82 and coping reasonably well on 2 l...

edwardo

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Beginner

As the months went on I put on weight a stone and half and then my whole body changed , flabby muscle , everything was an effort . I'm 44 and thought oh my...

As the months went on I put on weight a stone and half and then my whole body ch...

Hidden

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Hello 2016 Quest wk 3 - Feel free to join.

Hello 2016 Quest week three Happy New year and happy running to you all. What the quest is:- The quest takes six weeks. You can join any time within that...

Hello 2016 Quest week three Happy New year and happy running to you all. What...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

20 Replies

My first run today.

Well I did my first run today, well not quite, I had to give up on one of the running sessions in the middle as I just couldn't do it, so I skipped one run. I...

Well I did my first run today, well not quite, I had to give up on one of the ru...

Edington

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Day 1 - few questions

Hi I'm starting today, and have a few questions if that's ok Can you do the plan at the gym on a treadmill? I haven't the confidence to run outside yet...

Hi I'm starting today, and have a few questions if that's ok Can you do the pla...

Rachael73

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Day 1 C25k - completed!

I did my first day and it went really well. I was really daunted about starting and getting off the sofa to go and get changed and find my trainers hidden at...

I did my first day and it went really well. I was really daunted about starting...

Lorraine5

•8 years ago

38 Replies

Step up to 10k

Since I graduated in November, I've done 7 Parkruns and kept up a two or three run per week discipline. In a moment of blasé optimism, I have signed up to a...

Since I graduated in November, I've done 7 Parkruns and kept up a two or three r...

Monners

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

Day 1 tomorrow - in need of some reassurance!

Hi All, So tomorrow is day 1, I really keen to get going although in true fashion ,I'm thinking of all of the barriers. I've set my alarm for 5am and I'm not...

Hi All, So tomorrow is day 1, I really keen to get going although in true fashi...

Zadiezoo

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Amazed... Wk5d2 complete

I can't believe it - I am 46 terribly overweight with countless aches and pains - and here I am! Day by day, week by week I have gone on and believed in Laura...

I can't believe it - I am 46 terribly overweight with countless aches and pains ...

C25k7489

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Back to it...

I haven't run for 3 weeks. I stopped because I was having pain in my knees so decided to give them some time to heal. I planned on only having a week off but...

I haven't run for 3 weeks. I stopped because I was having pain in my knees so de...

Sezza2u

Graduate•8 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2016

C25k week 6 day 1 done....

HIIT vs Couch to 5k - for weight loss

W7R1 completed

Podcasts same talking as app?

Thanks for the support, nothing stopped me!

Missing Laura

Week 2 Run 1

Couch25kb450!!! Wk1 run 1

First week, first run.

Pumpkintiger and Saul.........and everyone!!!

An update!

Running in the dark

Ya-hoo into w9 and I ran for 30 mins! Now that is an ACE feeling :)

First run of 2016

Week 9, Day 1 ... revisited!

Started day 1...

Hey, this C25K really works!!!!

Starting this evening - supposedly!!! :-(

First 8k run...feeling happy!😀

Stretches

c5k

Beginner

Hello 2016 Quest wk 3 - Feel free to join.

My first run today.

Day 1 - few questions

Day 1 C25k - completed!

Step up to 10k

Day 1 tomorrow - in need of some reassurance!

Amazed... Wk5d2 complete

Back to it...

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