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Week 1 run 1, done!

I have the reddest face known to man but I am pleased I have started. 👹 Just had a stark realisation about how unfit I am. Which is motivating me to keep...

I have the reddest face known to man but I am pleased I have started. 👹 Just h...

Hobblethwaite

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Injuries!

So, I'm supposed to start w3 tomorrow. I'm recovering from a compressed disk in my lower back. Yesterday morning I Started feeling that familiar niggle in my...

So, I'm supposed to start w3 tomorrow. I'm recovering from a compressed disk in ...

seven9zero

•7 years ago

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Moral Support

24 hours ago, I was in dire need of moral support and knew that if I posted how I was feeling, I would get it, which is the joy of this forum. In the past...

24 hours ago, I was in dire need of moral support and knew that if I posted how ...

Thisgirlcanandis

•7 years ago

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Week One done!

Against all the odds I've successfully managed to complete my first week of C25K! It's taken an awful lot of strength to get my trainers on and already I'm...

Against all the odds I've successfully managed to complete my first week of C25K...

s0lidarity

•7 years ago

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W4D2

I ran alone today as my husband wasn't feeling so good. Went well, I always surprise myself when I manage to run the whole program by myself (normally I'd have...

I ran alone today as my husband wasn't feeling so good. Went well, I always surp...

GeorgiaP

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Forum etiquette

It pains me to have to write this post but after having to delete a post this morning I would just like to remind you all that aggressive posts are not...

It pains me to have to write this post but after having to delete a post this mo...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

Mind Struggle

Wk4 run 1 done at a slow pace. Wk4 run 2 and 3 such a struggle, kept going back to a walk earlier than I should have. I know I can do it but is such a mind...

Wk4 run 1 done at a slow pace. Wk4 run 2 and 3 such a struggle, kept going back ...

JulesJDA

•7 years ago

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w6r3 .. sweaty hot and happy !! ( ish)

i have just done the 25 min run of week 6 , i didnt find my pace until 20 mins in lol , im a late bloomer , im happy to report that i am sweaty hot but happy...

i have just done the 25 min run of week 6 , i didnt find my pace until 20 mins i...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

18 Replies

Yay!

W3R3 complete and I feel EPIC!!! LOL

GT51

•7 years ago

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W1R3 Loved it!

Just back from my 3rd run and I must say I really enjoyed it. I'm buzzing! I even loved the rain. The last 2 runs I could feel my lower back and shins hurting...

Just back from my 3rd run and I must say I really enjoyed it. I'm buzzing! I eve...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R3 in the bag!

Happy to have completed W2R3 this morning. I was slightly unsure as to whether I'd manage it as my knee was a little twingy last night, but it was totally fine...

Happy to have completed W2R3 this morning. I was slightly unsure as to whether I...

Sarah1703

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Newbie

Hi I just did my first session today and to say I struggled was an understatement. Was anyone else this unfit when they started? If so did it get easier?

Hi I just did my first session today and to say I struggled was an understatemen...

Kbanana

•7 years ago

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W5R3 done, no interruptions!

I posted a couple of days ago about my first attempt at the 20 minute run was scuppered by my son's school ringing me. Well I redid the run and all went well....

I posted a couple of days ago about my first attempt at the 20 minute run was sc...

Ruthf72

•7 years ago

4 Replies

W3 in the bag 😀

I did it! I didn't want to go out this morning, we had a family bereavement last night so I told the wife I was putting my shoes away as my head wasn't in the...

I did it! I didn't want to go out this morning, we had a family bereavement last...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3r2 couldn't do it - help!

Have finally bitten the bullet and joined a beginners group at my local running club. All ok up to this week when we've moved up to 3mins running - and now I...

Have finally bitten the bullet and joined a beginners group at my local running ...

lisere

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

Does the time of day affect your running?

I've been experimenting with running at different times of the day (well, whenever I can fit one in basically!) and I've found that I tend to have more energy...

I've been experimenting with running at different times of the day (well, whenev...

Funnyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

Anyone suffer from Slappy Feet

I have been running 2 or 3 times a week, 5K. Not especially quick but doing it. I have begun walking 5Ks in between running days. I have found that since...

I have been running 2 or 3 times a week, 5K. Not especially quick but doing it. ...

Theziggy

Graduate•7 years ago

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YEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!! W6R3!!

Today was I day I was both looking forward to and dreading in equal measure. After a good W5 I knew that W6 was going to be tough, but it was harder than I...

Today was I day I was both looking forward to and dreading in equal measure. Aft...

Graduate•7 years ago

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Treadmill

Can you do this programme on a treadmill? What speed settings do I start with? Thanks

Can you do this programme on a treadmill? What speed settings do I start with? T...

Tye121

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Well I never...

Thought I'd ever run for 5 mins let alone 30....and actually enjoy it!! Amazing to think when I started I thought I'd have to knock on a neighbours door and...

Thought I'd ever run for 5 mins let alone 30....and actually enjoy it!! Amazing...

MrsShrek

•7 years ago

11 Replies

STILL my back is a problem

Hi all. I'm really, really fed up with my back now. I've been to two different Osteopath"s and neither can manipulate a certain area in my back and it's still...

Hi all. I'm really, really fed up with my back now. I've been to two different ...

janey38

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

W3 🏃

I've completed my W3R1 and would like to do it again . Do I have to leave a day in between each run ? as on the days I do run I feel I'm starting again and it...

I've completed my W3R1 and would like to do it again . Do I have to leave a day...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

I love Laura -she's a crafty bugger 😂

Just completed week 6 run 3! I did run 2 3 times as I was worried but managed run 3 first time mainly because Laura is a genius that appears exactly as I'm...

Just completed week 6 run 3! I did run 2 3 times as I was worried but managed ru...

Findinghappyhan

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Speed

I saw this and thought of this board :)

runlikeagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W6 R1

Well I took advice and read some forum posts about this week and went out thinking this will be tough... make sure you pace yourself James... and I did... and...

Well I took advice and read some forum posts about this week and went out thinki...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

Running is like labour

Just finished hating my run, wk7r1. Whilst hating it I realised I have hated all my runs until I finish them, then I forget it. So I think it's a bit like...

Just finished hating my run, wk7r1. Whilst hating it I realised I have hated all...

Fitsticks

Graduate•7 years ago

28 Replies

Woo hoo 😳

Well that's the most I have ran in 47 years (unless I have been chasing the kids lol). W1R3 done 😃😃. Feel so happy but was shocked at how tired my legs...

Well that's the most I have ran in 47 years (unless I have been chasing the kids...

TJEL

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

W5R2 How did that happen?

I work nights and normally run in (my) morning (14.00hrs GMT), today however I decided to run after work. Was a bit trepidatious about this run as it is a step...

I work nights and normally run in (my) morning (14.00hrs GMT), today however I d...

Sillybilly1

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

3.1 miles today, on the record, being obedient to "easy miles" / 1 Day of rest, then the 5K on Saturday!

Distance 3.1mi Time 45:45 Pace 14:33/mi Calories 636 It feels like it will be a year before I can do a 5K in 22:30 on level ground. Right now, I can't even...

Distance 3.1mi Time 45:45 Pace 14:33/mi Calories 636 It feels like it will be a...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

3rd week panic

Hi all I'm currently up to week 3 (I'm 2 runs in) And I just happened to look at what I'm in for next week and I'm really worried I'm not going to be able to...

Hi all I'm currently up to week 3 (I'm 2 runs in) And I just happened to look at...

Njfarrell

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Week 1 run 1, done!

Injuries!

Moral Support

Week One done!

W4D2

Forum etiquette

Mind Struggle

w6r3 .. sweaty hot and happy !! ( ish)

Yay!

W1R3 Loved it!

W2R3 in the bag!

Newbie

W5R3 done, no interruptions!

W3 in the bag 😀

W3r2 couldn't do it - help!

Does the time of day affect your running?

Anyone suffer from Slappy Feet

YEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!! W6R3!!

Treadmill

Well I never...

STILL my back is a problem

W3 🏃

I love Laura -she's a crafty bugger 😂

Speed

W6 R1

Running is like labour

Woo hoo 😳

W5R2 How did that happen?

3.1 miles today, on the record, being obedient to "easy miles" / 1 Day of rest, then the 5K on Saturday!

3rd week panic

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