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Where's the 5k?

So, a few months now since I managed to run for 30 minutes without stopping, but haven't run as much ch as I'd liked to b cause of injury. Sprained a muscle...

So, a few months now since I managed to run for 30 minutes without stopping, but...

Jigglemooce

Graduate•7 years ago

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What next?

On week 8, what do I do when I'm finished 🤔

Ssambrooks

•7 years ago

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Peak district

Rockette

•7 years ago

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C25k again!

Well having completed the c25k programme last year and I was starting to think about the 10k runs and I then fell ill!☹️ I have finally got the go ahead to...

Well having completed the c25k programme last year and I was starting to think a...

Melons1965

Graduate•7 years ago

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Stitched up

Although I've just completed W3 I'm struggling in every run (goes without saying as I am so unfit) but to make things worse I always get a stitch. I've tried...

Although I've just completed W3 I'm struggling in every run (goes without saying...

Lottie_C

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1D3 - did it

Boyf and I did second run of week one. In light rain! At the end on Monday couldn't speak and had to lie on couch. Today was able to hold a conversation on...

Boyf and I did second run of week one. In light rain! At the end on Monday could...

lostgirl76

•7 years ago

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Thrilled

Well I done my first run walk today. Managed to finish it but found it hard. I am a 59 and so unfit woman lol!!!!! Gave up work a few weeks ago and had a job...

Well I done my first run walk today. Managed to finish it but found it hard. I a...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 9 / Run 1 👍👍

I'm nearly at the finishing line 🏃🏃 Week 9, run 1 in the bag this morning, it was hard but the pain in the last few minutes was worth it, it's more in the...

I'm nearly at the finishing line 🏃🏃 Week 9, run 1 in the bag this morning, it ...

Stan72

•7 years ago

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illness :(

i had got up to week 6 run 2 and was feeling great!!! could do it and loved it but then i got an awful cold and hadn't run for a week. tried week 6 run 2 again...

i had got up to week 6 run 2 and was feeling great!!! could do it and loved it b...

ellie2323

•7 years ago

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Newbie getting fitness back after illness

Hi everyone. I'm a newbie to the forum. I'm just starting week 7 of couch to 5K. This running plan is fantastic. I used to run regularly around 5K 3 times a...

Hi everyone. I'm a newbie to the forum. I'm just starting week 7 of couch to 5K....

raenicholls

•7 years ago

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Fell off wagon

I got up to starting wk 9 then fell off the wagon for a month. Was so disappointed in myself. I'd come so far. But 2day I put my running shoes back on and took...

I got up to starting wk 9 then fell off the wagon for a month. Was so disappoint...

Wortho

•7 years ago

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Week 3 - Cannot see myself getting through Weeks 4 and 5 :(

I've just had a nose through the weeks that are coming up, probably a mistake because I've just seen that by the end of a fortnight I should be running a whole...

I've just had a nose through the weeks that are coming up, probably a mistake be...

Parfia

•7 years ago

33 Replies

Treadmill!!!

Hey guys ...day 2 week 1...day 3 will be on the treadmill .. I'm going away Friday to a cottage up north (Scotland) and I'm not sure what to do on the Sunday?...

Hey guys ...day 2 week 1...day 3 will be on the treadmill .. I'm going away Frid...

Racy_Tracy

•7 years ago

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Nearly there................Park Run around the corner

Hello everyone. Nine weeks ago I started the Couch to 5K challenge and I can honestly say say that it is only by reading all of the motivational and supportive...

Hello everyone. Nine weeks ago I started the Couch to 5K challenge and I can hon...

justjulie57

Graduate•7 years ago

21 Replies

So happy!!!

I did it!!!! Week 5 in the bag baby 😁😁😁#thisgirlisdoingit

Chelleby78

•7 years ago

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First run

So this morning I got my backside into gear and completed my first 'couch to 5k' run. Im an asthmatic and take an inhaler daily, using my ventolin before...

So this morning I got my backside into gear and completed my first 'couch to 5k'...

Pennyj66

•7 years ago

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Into week 4! What about hills?!

Hi all, I feel like I'm doing ok 😳I did W4R1 yesterday but, although I did finish it, I'm really struggling with the hills . Up to now I've pretty much been...

Hi all, I feel like I'm doing ok 😳I did W4R1 yesterday but, although I did fi...

Saratamsin

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6 r2 done and I've made friends with the Geese.

Damp and rainy this morning - which was a pleasant enough change from the heat of the last few weeks. The Geese came to see me as I chugged past them, not...

Damp and rainy this morning - which was a pleasant enough change from the heat o...

RunForestR

Graduate•7 years ago

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White flag moment but I completed Week 4

I'm so pleased to have finished week 4 but I found that last run really hard. I almost gave up after the first three minutes. It's very clear now that I am...

I'm so pleased to have finished week 4 but I found that last run really hard. I...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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App glitch?!!

Completed Run 2 of Week 8 yesterday and was quite chuffed with myself. I have now decided that running outdoors rather than on the treadmill is the way to go....

Completed Run 2 of Week 8 yesterday and was quite chuffed with myself. I have no...

Lynnecanrun

Graduate•7 years ago

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Holiday runs

Surprised and disappointed with myself in equal measure. Managed 2 runs on holiday in the French Alps. Could and maybe should have done more but those hills!!...

Surprised and disappointed with myself in equal measure. Managed 2 runs on holid...

KimLoulou

Graduate•7 years ago

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Mind over matter! How to keep your mind focussed - recommendations...

what do people think about when they are running!? I do alot of mine on a treadmill and sometime I just look at the clock and it seems to drag! I know I can do...

what do people think about when they are running!? I do alot of mine on a treadm...

beckycrich2

•7 years ago

12 Replies

wk4 twice - ready for wk5! question about time!?

I have done week 4 twice as I haven't been able to run as much as I would have liked - feeling comfortable with it now and ready for wk5! I wanted to see how...

I have done week 4 twice as I haven't been able to run as much as I would have l...

beckycrich2

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Nervous about WK 2

Well have completed Week 1 today (yay!) But legs felt really 'tight' around groin today (tmi?) and I am worried about how I'll be able to step up to 90 seconds...

Well have completed Week 1 today (yay!) But legs felt really 'tight' around groi...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 7 r3

Good morning all, I will put this run down as the most enjoyable in all the non stop runs. This morning I really didn't want to get out of bed,Let alone go...

Good morning all, I will put this run down as the most enjoyable in all the non ...

Rockette

•7 years ago

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Rain!

No running this morning. It is absolutely chucking it down outside. I have no problem with running in the rain, but the site we are at has no showers or...

No running this morning. It is absolutely chucking it down outside. I have no pr...

Wellse

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Atrial Fibrillation

Recently I have found running harder and harder , becoming breathless and feeling very tired I have now been diagnosed with A fib . Any advice anyone

Recently I have found running harder and harder , becoming breathless and feelin...

hywell

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Wk6 R1- Done - Not so confident!

Less running and distance but harder. I read other comments that said this one was hard and thought no it cannot be. Well it was! However despite mind gaining...

Less running and distance but harder. I read other comments that said this one w...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Made it to Week 4!

Made it! After pulled muscles in my calf and my back I managed week 4 run 1 yesterday. Finding it hard to believe I ran for a total of 16 minutes. Let's see...

Made it! After pulled muscles in my calf and my back I managed week 4 run 1 yes...

JuliaB36

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Cheated

So yesterday I ran week 2 run 1. This is easy I thought, so I skipped to week 3 run 1 today, think I'll stick to this for a few more runs. However, the weather...

So yesterday I ran week 2 run 1. This is easy I thought, so I skipped to week 3 ...

kentishbird77

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Where's the 5k?

What next?

Peak district

C25k again!

Stitched up

W1D3 - did it

Thrilled

Week 9 / Run 1 👍👍

illness :(

Newbie getting fitness back after illness

Fell off wagon

Week 3 - Cannot see myself getting through Weeks 4 and 5 :(

Treadmill!!!

Nearly there................Park Run around the corner

So happy!!!

First run

Into week 4! What about hills?!

W6 r2 done and I've made friends with the Geese.

White flag moment but I completed Week 4

App glitch?!!

Holiday runs

Mind over matter! How to keep your mind focussed - recommendations...

wk4 twice - ready for wk5! question about time!?

Nervous about WK 2

Wk 7 r3

Rain!

Atrial Fibrillation

Wk6 R1- Done - Not so confident!

Made it to Week 4!

Cheated

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