Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

132,728 members • 158,738 posts

All posts for February 2018

5K a day challenge

Morning happy runners So I challenged myself to do a 5K a day this week , well more of an experiment really :) So I didn’t beat my PB but something interested...

Morning happy runners So I challenged myself to do a 5K a day this week , well m...

Ejbirdy

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

W6R3

I was so close on doing the 25 minutes by about 3 minutes. I’m impressed at how many laps of the running track I can do but felt a bit disappointed about not...

I was so close on doing the 25 minutes by about 3 minutes. I’m impressed at how ...

Scouser67

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

What is your week - week 3⚡️

Hi there and welcome to, What is your Week ? February (3) I don’t know about you, but I am loving being able to go out in near daylight. I have become very fed...

Hi there and welcome to, What is your Week ? February (3) I don’t know about you...

ju-ju-

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

W6R3 - complete!

Cannot lie, miss the timed segments and still cannot master the breathing in through your nose thing...but, Week 7 ... are you ready????

Cannot lie, miss the timed segments and still cannot master the breathing in thr...

CitizenP

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Nutrition and tips for early morning run please

So last night I completed week 5 run 2 which means tomorrow is the dreaded week 5 run 3. Actually I’ve been reading some of the posts regarding this run and...

So last night I completed week 5 run 2 which means tomorrow is the dreaded week ...

Nikongirl

Graduate•6 years ago

19 Replies

After graduating

Hi all, I graduated a couple of weeks ago and have carried on with my 3 runs a week covering 5k each time. I went out this morning and everything felt right....

Hi all, I graduated a couple of weeks ago and have carried on with my 3 runs a w...

Sue1421

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

New starter

Hi i downloaded the app last night and am going to do my first 'run' today. I'm a 52 years old, female, a bit overweight and slightly worried about not even...

Hi i downloaded the app last night and am going to do my first 'run' today. I'm ...

Kmgw

•6 years ago

21 Replies

I can see the light! (And I ran 5k again)

Good morning lovely C25kers! So, set out for my (now) usual 6:15am 30 minute trot in the dark, which I have kind of gotten used to. But! Hurray! At 6:45am I...

Good morning lovely C25kers! So, set out for my (now) usual 6:15am 30 minute tr...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

You did not just run 20 minutes!

Oh yes I did! I know! Me! W5R3, 20 mins, done and dusted on a bright frosty Friday morn. Had serious doubts about this one, but yet again, couch to 5K plays a...

Oh yes I did! I know! Me! W5R3, 20 mins, done and dusted on a bright frosty Frid...

MissyMoff

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Week 6

Hi. I have just finished r3wk5. So happy to have run for 20mins! Can't believe it, really happy. I just wondered whyou the week 6 runs don't carry on running...

Hi. I have just finished r3wk5. So happy to have run for 20mins! Can't believe i...

janicemason

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Can you believe we are this far? W7R1

Hi all. Can you actually believe we are on week seven and running for 25 minutes solid? It's crazy! The first week I was struggling to run 90 seconds! Yet...

Hi all. Can you actually believe we are on week seven and running for 25 minute...

Sarahk84

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Slow and steady - they have been listening to Oldfloss 😀.

Oldfloss - who couldn't read this article and not think of you. 😀 . I love the explanations in this article about why slow and steady is good for the...

Oldfloss - who couldn't read this article and not think of you. 😀 . I lov...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Probs with week 8

I thought I was doing so well with C25K. It’s been hard but I got to week7 ok but my first attempt at week 8 was a disaster. I just could not keep going after...

I thought I was doing so well with C25K. It’s been hard but I got to week7 ok bu...

Lou1401

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Feeling slightly stunned....

The gremlins were telling me not to go out today - too cold, icy. You can't do this anyway. But I forced myself to go out, and I did W4 run 1. (I DID W4R1!!)...

The gremlins were telling me not to go out today - too cold, icy. You can't do t...

JoP61

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Aahhh!

Just had a peek at my next run, w6r3! Come on, I can do it! Steady does, one step at a time!

Just had a peek at my next run, w6r3! Come on, I can do it! Steady does, one ste...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Newbie to c25k!

Hi all, well I say newbie but ex injury and never done c25k plan before I was njured in 2016, so been out of the game a while! Looking for motivation really...

Hi all, well I say newbie but ex injury and never done c25k plan before I was nj...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Trainers!

So I’ve read all the stuff about how it’s importajt to have good trainers, get gait analysis etc etc. I’d told myself I’ll get proper ones after pay day, when...

So I’ve read all the stuff about how it’s importajt to have good trainers, get g...

Seasidepanda

Graduate•6 years ago

26 Replies

When to miss a rest day?

I’m running 25-30mins three times a week now and have been for a month. I notice my run after x2 rest days is always better so how do I progress to running x4...

I’m running 25-30mins three times a week now and have been for a month. I notice...

BLEWI

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone running to offset menopause weight gain

I’m on week 4 of the C25K and loving it so far. I am 50 yrs old and started HRT a few months ago. Much to my dismay I gained weight around my tummy and...

I’m on week 4 of the C25K and loving it so far. I am 50 yrs old and started HRT ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Week 8 Run 3

After a fantastic week skiing, with beautiful weather ❄️🌞& then back to work, I hadn’t run for 15 days!! I was dreading going out, thinking how am I going...

After a fantastic week skiing, with beautiful weather ❄️🌞& then back to work, I...

Rach74

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Week 4 here I go!

Yes, after two weeks of working up to it from week 3, tonight I decided it was time to go for the proper one! I was tired, cold and hungry, and about as far...

Yes, after two weeks of working up to it from week 3, tonight I decided it was t...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Week 2

Just finishing week 2 of Couch 2 5k. Feeling good about it!

StaceyFelgate

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Overtime shifts...

Evening... So I know all about the , leave it one day at least in between podcasts, but I was wondering?.. Has anyone any experience of doing two runs in a...

Evening... So I know all about the , leave it one day at least in between podca...

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

So important to warm-up

Can I just remind new runners to please warm-up your leg muscles thoroughly! I thought I was doing everything right by buying the right trainers, stretching on...

Can I just remind new runners to please warm-up your leg muscles thoroughly! I t...

Mazzy106

•6 years ago

5 Replies

The Lent Challenge beginneth here:

So, a sufficiency of you came forth to form a quorum, so, without further ado, let's do this thang. The concept of the challenge is laid out here it terms both...

So, a sufficiency of you came forth to form a quorum, so, without further ado, l...

Rignold

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Wk1 R2 done!

Just completed 2nd run and have to admit I was looking forward to it tonight. Felt slightly easier into first few 60s runs this time.

Just completed 2nd run and have to admit I was looking forward to it tonight. Fe...

Josiejox3

•6 years ago

3 Replies

10 things I know now but I didn't know before C25k

1. Friendly, supportive forums exist. 2. You can get gloves that are conductive so you can use your phone without taking them off 3. Running socks have a left...

1. Friendly, supportive forums exist. 2. You can get gloves that are conductive...

seaspaniel

Graduate•6 years ago

23 Replies

Treadmill

Hi I am 61 only done 2 runs so far and outside but can I do it on my treadmill as I find running outside is a bit scary doing it on your own trouble is my...

Hi I am 61 only done 2 runs so far and outside but can I do it on my treadmill a...

Novice61

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Week 5 run 3

OMG I am so happy can’t believe I ran for 20 mins solid. I used my all. At times. Forgot I was even running. As I was doing my 5 minute warm down walk. I...

OMG I am so happy can’t believe I ran for 20 mins solid. I used my all. At times...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Thank you so much🙂

You are such an amazing, generous supportive group. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to respond to my request for an encouraging nudge. I’ve had...

You are such an amazing, generous supportive group. Thank you to everyone who ha...

Lindarunner

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

5K a day challenge

W6R3

What is your week - week 3⚡️

W6R3 - complete!

Nutrition and tips for early morning run please

After graduating

New starter

I can see the light! (And I ran 5k again)

You did not just run 20 minutes!

Week 6

Can you believe we are this far? W7R1

Slow and steady - they have been listening to Oldfloss 😀.

Probs with week 8

Feeling slightly stunned....

Aahhh!

Newbie to c25k!

Trainers!

When to miss a rest day?

Anyone running to offset menopause weight gain

Week 8 Run 3

Week 4 here I go!

Week 2

Overtime shifts...

So important to warm-up

The Lent Challenge beginneth here:

Wk1 R2 done!

10 things I know now but I didn't know before C25k

Treadmill

Week 5 run 3

Thank you so much🙂

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

Topics

Archive