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W7R3

Oh wow that was tough! I seemed to have increased the pace and completed 0.05 km more in 23 seconds less. This must have been subconscious and I am...

Oh wow that was tough! I seemed to have increased the pace and completed 0.05 km...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run done

This was my view this morning for my first run

Chesiann

•7 years ago

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Newbie On First Day

6'3" 270 lbs doing my first run tonight in the park since it's both too hot and I'm too ashamed to do it during daylight hours. Hate running, but figured I'd...

6'3" 270 lbs doing my first run tonight in the park since it's both too hot and ...

PhinneasCrow

•7 years ago

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C25K with a 10 year old?

I'm biting the bullet and finally doing something about my shocking level of fitness. My 10 year old daughter (average fitness) wants to do it with me, is...

I'm biting the bullet and finally doing something about my shocking level of fit...

GoodGriefImRunning

•7 years ago

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Wk6 Run 1 Done - the runs are no longer my worry.

The runs are hard and are still pushing me but I'm finding myself more worried about my calf muscles as the weeks go on. They are constantly aching and when i...

The runs are hard and are still pushing me but I'm finding myself more worried a...

tobya

•7 years ago

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Rest days

I looking for some info on what others do for rest days. I've just started the program with w1r3 tomorrow. Do most people just leave one day between runs, is...

I looking for some info on what others do for rest days. I've just started the ...

Pineconecollie

•7 years ago

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That dreaded week 5

Well I've decided me run 1 today, and it wasn't that bad after all. So to anyone who has doubts forget them, you've got this! I have and it's amazing!

Well I've decided me run 1 today, and it wasn't that bad after all. So to any...

Chris9R

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just between us - I did it! - w5r3 completed

Who am I kidding! I'm telling everyone I meet, everyone online, just everyone! Like so many before me I didn't think it would be possible but it seems it just...

Who am I kidding! I'm telling everyone I meet, everyone online, just everyone! L...

linda9389

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4r1 - I'm scared of the gremlins

I didn't really understand when anyone mentioned gremlins but today i found i have my own. Right from the get go they sat on my shoulder telling me I couldn't...

I didn't really understand when anyone mentioned gremlins but today i found i ha...

Minnielala

•7 years ago

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A beginner...love to meet others SW18 Wandsworth

I am 55, female, and will hopefully start week 1 this week, I am excited to have a buddy on the phone......target to get less stiff, be able to run without...

I am 55, female, and will hopefully start week 1 this week, I am excited to hav...

RunwithSandy

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Well found week 6 run 3 really hard

I've decided to repeat this week as found it really hard to do 25 mins without stopping was doing 6.5k an hour for last 5 mins which was virtually walking lol...

I've decided to repeat this week as found it really hard to do 25 mins without s...

jase1902

•7 years ago

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Asthma

Just done my 4th run.. did week 1 run 1 again as I really struggled with w1r3 and decided not to move on till I could complete the week with running on all the...

Just done my 4th run.. did week 1 run 1 again as I really struggled with w1r3 an...

Genevieve82

•7 years ago

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W2R1 complete

Went for my w2R1 run this morning. It was a beautiful morning and I was staying with friends in Gloucestershire and the route was beautiful. I was so pleased...

Went for my w2R1 run this morning. It was a beautiful morning and I was staying ...

Debosk

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Hi, I'm 46, single and wanting to shift about 6 stone over the next year and a half. I enjoy excerise but find it hard to motivate myself

Ok, so having sat about all weekend and stood on the scales, I found this site. I'm to over weight, unfit and needing a kick up the bum!! I've lots of good...

Ok, so having sat about all weekend and stood on the scales, I found this site. ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Running on the pavement

If I mention to people that I am doing the c25k program (which I do alot because I am proud of myself!) I mostly get met with 'what for?' 'Running on the roads...

If I mention to people that I am doing the c25k program (which I do alot because...

Hidden

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Help! What trainers??

Hi all, I have just downloaded the couch to 5k app and am about to start week one...eek!! I just wondered what trainers to get?! Can anyone recommend brands...

Hi all, I have just downloaded the couch to 5k app and am about to start week on...

Lstace

•7 years ago

26 Replies

W5 bring it on

Just finished w4 and I can't believe how good I feel it's amazing I feel I can take on the world. I looked and see I am running for 20min at the end of the...

Just finished w4 and I can't believe how good I feel it's amazing I feel I can t...

Mustbemad1

•7 years ago

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Bedgebury 5k

First Canicross race i.e. no humans without dogs that's I've done with the girls. It was quite warm, but the organisers had made sure that a lot of the route...

First Canicross race i.e. no humans without dogs that's I've done with the girls...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hoping that this is a blip 😞

Friday I did w4r1. It was very hard but I managed it. So I did it once so I can do it again yeah? Just got back from r2 and failed half way through the first 3...

Friday I did w4r1. It was very hard but I managed it. So I did it once so I can ...

CarolePM

•7 years ago

6 Replies

App problems

Hello. I've just done run 1 week 5. The next run 2 is saying walk 5 and run 8 and repeat, and then run 3 weeks 5 is saying run for 20 mins ???? Surely this is...

Hello. I've just done run 1 week 5. The next run 2 is saying walk 5 and run 8 a...

Crose01

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Wk1 day 3

Found day 3 wk1 difficult like hitting the wall. I did the run in late afternoon whereas first two were in the morning. Is that reason maybe?

Found day 3 wk1 difficult like hitting the wall. I did the run in late afternoon...

loubeelou76

Graduate•7 years ago

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Knee pain

I'm only on wk2 run2, and have run 5k in the past without injury (last time 2015). But the last 2 runs I've had pain in the front of my knees and shins. I just...

I'm only on wk2 run2, and have run 5k in the past without injury (last time 2015...

Sallythomas21

•7 years ago

7 Replies

D1 wk9

Hi just completed the first run in week 9. Legs felt like lead at the start and I really struggled, but as the run went on I seemed to get stronger. Crazy to...

Hi just completed the first run in week 9. Legs felt like lead at the start and ...

Ollymoon89

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Oh so unfit!!

Hi all, this is my first week of torture. I'm hoping to do a 10k wolf run in Sept but I'm the least fit person on earth (or so it feels). The first session...

Hi all, this is my first week of torture. I'm hoping to do a 10k wolf run in Sep...

Rhean1978

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Week 4

Well just started week 4. Moaned all the way on my warm up walk to my hubby (running partner) that I'm not gonna do it as I could barely do 3 mins last week!...

Well just started week 4. Moaned all the way on my warm up walk to my hubby (run...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Giving it a go

Im 57 now ....time to think about health . Past time ....but its never too late . I want to do canicross with bob my little terrier ...just completed week 1...

Im 57 now ....time to think about health . Past time ....but its never too late ...

Runwithbob

•7 years ago

9 Replies

W4 R1

Wow I ran for 16 minutes today never done that! I signed up after watching mind over marathon, I am currently off work with stress and depression but I have...

Wow I ran for 16 minutes today never done that! I signed up after watching mind...

Katypotato

Graduate•7 years ago

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My first 'race'

Did a fun run this morning of 2.5 miles. I've never been to an event like this before - my only runs with others have been Parkruns. There was a lovely family...

Did a fun run this morning of 2.5 miles. I've never been to an event like this b...

Joy57

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

Running cap udpate

My trailhead running cap arrived today, great fit and a long enough peak to keep the rain off my glasses, it also feels very light and breathable. Thanks for...

My trailhead running cap arrived today, great fit and a long enough peak to keep...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Repeating A Week?

I've come to the end of W4 and W5 looks absolutely terrifying. W4 has been OK but I feel like I would really benefit from having a few more goes at it before...

I've come to the end of W4 and W5 looks absolutely terrifying. W4 has been OK bu...

JenLWhit

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

W7R3

First run done

Newbie On First Day

C25K with a 10 year old?

Wk6 Run 1 Done - the runs are no longer my worry.

Rest days

That dreaded week 5

Just between us - I did it! - w5r3 completed

W4r1 - I'm scared of the gremlins

A beginner...love to meet others SW18 Wandsworth

Well found week 6 run 3 really hard

Asthma

W2R1 complete

Hi, I'm 46, single and wanting to shift about 6 stone over the next year and a half. I enjoy excerise but find it hard to motivate myself

Running on the pavement

Help! What trainers??

W5 bring it on

Bedgebury 5k

Hoping that this is a blip 😞

App problems

Wk1 day 3

Knee pain

D1 wk9

Oh so unfit!!

Week 4

Giving it a go

W4 R1

My first 'race'

Running cap udpate

Repeating A Week?

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