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Hip pain after 3 session

Hi All, I so want to keep up with the couch to 5k- I think it is something I could really keep up with! I have practiced Pilates once a week for four years-...

Hi All, I so want to keep up with the couch to 5k- I think it is something I co...

Gingee67

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Which app/podcast?

Hi all, which is the best app/podcast to use? I've seen so many conflicting reviews. I'd like one with music and also someone cheery to egg me on! :D Is there...

Hi all, which is the best app/podcast to use? I've seen so many conflicting revi...

SoozyM

•7 years ago

22 Replies

New to running New to forums

Well I've got to W3R2 so think I might make it - I surprise myself every run I don't have much will power but so far I've not cheated or died! I'll keep...

Well I've got to W3R2 so think I might make it - I surprise myself every run I d...

Chrimbo

•7 years ago

7 Replies

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Week 4 complete and trying to loss weight

Hi guys. I'm new to this but I've finished week four, third run. But to date I've lost no weight. I'm following the SlimmingWorld program at the same time....

Hi guys. I'm new to this but I've finished week four, third run. But to date I'v...

EmSm

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week 1

Completed the first day today. Thank you all for your support. It was a lot harder than I was expecting and I am exhausted but I'm super proud! Looking...

Completed the first day today. Thank you all for your support. It was a lot hard...

LaurenS91

Graduate•7 years ago

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First week

Done my first day of couch potato to 5k so proud it can only get better

Juju30

•7 years ago

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Week 4 panic

So has anyone had to repeat Week 4? I have done Day 1 & 2 and whilst I have managed to keep going through the jogs it is more by luck than judgment. Beginning...

So has anyone had to repeat Week 4? I have done Day 1 & 2 and whilst I have mana...

Filbertneale

•7 years ago

4 Replies

New trainer

Hi after my hip injury and visit to the chiropractor decided i should have my Gait checked . There was one shop in Cardiff near me that advertised natural...

Hi after my hip injury and visit to the chiropractor decided i should have my G...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Rest days and stretching

Just finished wk1. How important is the rest days and also do any of you stretch before and after the run.

Just finished wk1. How important is the rest days and also do any of you stretch...

Hidden

•7 years ago

5 Replies

The beginning of a new life

So I actually started today and despite having a face the colour over an over ripe plum plus feeling like I was about to die any minute I completed my first...

So I actually started today and despite having a face the colour over an over ri...

Guineapig59

•7 years ago

14 Replies

W6R1

Oh wow that was tough. Think I started off to fast and didn't hydrate enough yesterday. Did it all though but found it very tough

Oh wow that was tough. Think I started off to fast and didn't hydrate enough yes...

Chris9R

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Need to run 2.5 k in 6 weeks time

Training for my first triathlon. I'm a fair swimmer and cyclist but have avoided running (so far) using this app can I jump ahead to week 4 podcast? Or will I...

Training for my first triathlon. I'm a fair swimmer and cyclist but have avoided...

Brumgirl

•7 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Just completed w3r2 and it want too bad. I don't get so out of breath but legs hurt ! 🐢

Just completed w3r2 and it want too bad. I don't get so out of breath but legs ...

SueH28

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Knee Pain

I should have started W2 last week but I seem to have done something to my knee. I was getting niggling pain after the runs in W1, both on grass & pavement. I...

I should have started W2 last week but I seem to have done something to my knee....

Dew1nter

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Set Back / Hospitalized

I never get sick. Haven't been in the hospital since I was a child having a tonsillectomy, about 45 years ago. I had never been in an ambulance. Then,...

I never get sick. Haven't been in the hospital since I was a child having a tons...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week 9 (who ever thought that I would write that!) Advice please

My mind turns to beyond next week - well I need something to think about while running FOR 30 MINUTES :) Ok so here is my plan 1. Graduate (with a very slow...

My mind turns to beyond next week - well I need something to think about while r...

Hidden

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Feeling rather proud of myself

Just under two weeks ago I completed the c25k course. Last week I ran my first 5k and this week I have plucked up the courage to join a local running group...

Just under two weeks ago I completed the c25k course. Last week I ran my first ...

runlikeagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

First Run Nerves!

About to do my first run. I wanted to do this ages ago but I've never had the confidence - I'd rather run where nobody can see me. Anybody else had that...

About to do my first run. I wanted to do this ages ago but I've never had the co...

Rachel97

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Ouch ☹️

I have just finished week 5 run 3 and even though I really worried about it I actually ran for 20 mins! The problem is heel pain after I have ran only my left...

I have just finished week 5 run 3 and even though I really worried about it I ac...

Emma0517

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week 4 ...run 1...

Hello everybody..newbie here lol. So today I will attempt to do week 4 run 1 eek . I've read some great posts on here and feeling now I can do This!! I'm...

Hello everybody..newbie here lol. So today I will attempt to do week 4 run 1 eek...

Bluegal75

•7 years ago

7 Replies

First run

First run and first post. Not strictly my first run, I tried a few weeks ago and failed. Thought it through this time, read a lot of posts on here, got some...

First run and first post. Not strictly my first run, I tried a few weeks ago and...

KysGran

•7 years ago

6 Replies

W1R3

I've completed 2 of my 3 W1 runs. I started and then got a terrible virus so have started again. I don't think that I am generally built for running (large...

I've completed 2 of my 3 W1 runs. I started and then got a terrible virus so hav...

MuttleyMoo

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Starting out

So today will be my first day of this course! I'm a little nervous about going for a run as I haven't done it in years! Any tips for someone who is new to...

So today will be my first day of this course! I'm a little nervous about going f...

LaurenS91

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

W4 R1 completed, and a thank you!

Hi all, I've just got back home after doing the first run of week 4 - my god it was a killer! Although I'm so proud that I did it!! During the final 5 minute...

Hi all, I've just got back home after doing the first run of week 4 - my god it ...

psychicmodjo

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

Aching with a poorly elbow

Well after spending the weekend at Radio 1 Big Weekend am totally done in so left my run yesterday to slob on the sofa. Have now got a badly swollen bruised...

Well after spending the weekend at Radio 1 Big Weekend am totally done in so lef...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

4 Replies

8 to 20 mins!!!

I've just completed wk 5 run 2 at 8 mins x 2 and have just seen the next one is a straight 20 min run!! Not sure if I'm capable if making that leap? Has anyone...

I've just completed wk 5 run 2 at 8 mins x 2 and have just seen the next one is ...

Runner-D

•7 years ago

61 Replies

First run completed

Did the first run of week 1 last night... found it more difficult than I thought it would! What type of terrain do most people run on? I live in a small...

Did the first run of week 1 last night... found it more difficult than I thought...

ThatsSoAlex

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Scared of Running Alone

So, I have been running for about 1/2 a year with a group of my friends, and I'm not able to do that anymore. I feel terrified that something is going to...

So, I have been running for about 1/2 a year with a group of my friends, and I'm...

Runner16

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Week 4 complete 😄

I did It, was finding this set really hard but today it clicked, what a great feeling 😄😄😄. Hope everyone has a great day x

I did It, was finding this set really hard but today it clicked, what a great fe...

Nikkidoodle

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Stupid question now!

How do you measure just exactly how far you've run and what time it took.

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Hip pain after 3 session

Which app/podcast?

New to running New to forums

Week 4 complete and trying to loss weight

Week 1

First week

Week 4 panic

New trainer

Rest days and stretching

The beginning of a new life

W6R1

Need to run 2.5 k in 6 weeks time

Week 3 run 2

Knee Pain

Set Back / Hospitalized

Week 9 (who ever thought that I would write that!) Advice please

Feeling rather proud of myself

First Run Nerves!

Ouch ☹️

Week 4 ...run 1...

First run

W1R3

Starting out

W4 R1 completed, and a thank you!

Aching with a poorly elbow

8 to 20 mins!!!

First run completed

Scared of Running Alone

Week 4 complete 😄

Stupid question now!

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