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Eating before running

Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day and I’m always desperate for it. I make porridge using half skimmed milk, half water and stir in some frozen berries...

Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day and I’m always desperate for it. I mak...

Nannalyn53

Graduate•7 years ago

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In fifties and running for first time.....

Taking strength from all the ex-non-runners (!) who post to say they completed the course despite having little faith they would at the beginning. I'm female,...

Taking strength from all the ex-non-runners (!) who post to say they completed t...

Zingy22

•7 years ago

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Taking a break for sickness?

If I have to take time off to recover from an illness, will I be able to pick up where I left off? Or will I lose some of my progress? I am finished week 4. If...

If I have to take time off to recover from an illness, will I be able to pick up...

ToniCR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Learning to run

I’ve completed 2 weeks of couch to 5k so far. When does it get easier- my knees are really stiff on inside of leg & I’m still out of breath!

I’ve completed 2 weeks of couch to 5k so far. When does it get easier- my knees ...

jennyh7227

•7 years ago

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30 mins in a blizzard!

Set out feeling apprehensive about my first 30 min run in Wk 9. The sun was out, and it looked beautiful, some areas of snow on the canal towpath but...

Set out feeling apprehensive about my first 30 min run in Wk 9. The sun was out,...

Greystones

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run 3 of new program

Hi everyone! yesterday I was able to complete run 3... with a much faster pace than usual. It was hard, and i definitely was breathing hard... but I did it! :)...

Hi everyone! yesterday I was able to complete run 3... with a much faster pace t...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling worried 😟

Hey guys. I’m stuck at my in laws unable to go home for a few days due to the snow. I’ve no trainers etc with me and worrying that by the time I can eventually...

Hey guys. I’m stuck at my in laws unable to go home for a few days due to the sn...

Rachel-Ellis

•7 years ago

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Surprised myself

I can’t quite believe that I jumped out of bed after 5 hours sleep (on night shifts this week) to do W3R3 on a cold snowy day. This c25k thing is having a...

I can’t quite believe that I jumped out of bed after 5 hours sleep (on night shi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W4R1 fail 😞

After some lovely support and encouragement from people on here at the weekend, I braved W4R1 today instead of repeating W3R3 (I barely managed the 3min runs...

After some lovely support and encouragement from people on here at the weekend, ...

skintc

•7 years ago

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W5R2-abandoned by Jo!

Sooo difficult to get out the house this morning. Managed to set off at 7am convincing myself “now or never” as snow forecast and Beast from the East on the...

Sooo difficult to get out the house this morning. Managed to set off at 7am conv...

Run-Granny-Run

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK1 R1

Last night in the bitter cold l braved WK1 R1 with a couch25k group that has started in my local area. The trainers & volunteers were incredibly supportive....

Last night in the bitter cold l braved WK1 R1 with a couch25k group that has sta...

wmw1973

Graduate•7 years ago

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For all those wondering if you can do it,(especially the first 20 min 🏃‍♂️ ) you so can!

I started the couch to 5k in April and I struggled to run for a minute, 9 months later I just ran my first half marathon!! I was in the last 300 people and it...

I started the couch to 5k in April and I struggled to run for a minute, 9 months...

Poppyf

Graduate•7 years ago

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One more run to go!

Did my second run of week 9 today, in the morning, with -5 temperatures, but glorious sunshine in the New Forest! Reggie the dog isn't quite used to the longer...

Did my second run of week 9 today, in the morning, with -5 temperatures, but glo...

GeorgiosA

Graduate•7 years ago

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Food glorious food!

Over the last few months I have lost 2,5 stone following slimming world. Since starting the c25k my weight loss fluctuates from lose 0,5 lb to gain 0.5 lbs...

Over the last few months I have lost 2,5 stone following slimming world. Since s...

SarahB1965

•7 years ago

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Graduation 👩‍🎓🎉👍

Wow - graduated after nearly 3 months. What a result and nearly 67 too! I’m very proud of myself. It was a cold run this morning, especially going east on the...

Wow - graduated after nearly 3 months. What a result and nearly 67 too! I’m very...

TheJazzSinger

•7 years ago

8 Replies

W9r2

Almost there great feeling

Mcdon

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK 5 COMPLETED

Omg, I really did it and I'm still alive! Looking forward to wk 6 challenge!

SarahB1965

•7 years ago

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Wk 5 Run 3

Woke up late and the snow we were promised has not arrived so no excuse to put off this epic (in my mind) run. Feeling positive as Laura says I can do it! I'd...

Woke up late and the snow we were promised has not arrived so no excuse to put o...

SarahB1965

•7 years ago

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W5R3 Faffing

Up early, gear on. Gremlins appear: blimey it looks cold out there - perhaps you'd better stay in. What makes you think you can run for 20 minutes.... New...

Up early, gear on. Gremlins appear: blimey it looks cold out there - perhaps you...

JoP61

Graduate•7 years ago

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Continuing after a delay of a few weeks

Hi, I was doing really well and had completed W5R3; however I then had a spot of plantar fasciitis, then the flu, and now it’s a blizzard. So I will be...

Hi, I was doing really well and had completed W5R3; however I then had a spot of...

AJ-7

•7 years ago

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Began One Hour Runner program

After I finished C25K, I had a bit of an upset tummy, my time of the month and sore back so I treated myself to a deep tissue massage and allowed myself a week...

After I finished C25K, I had a bit of an upset tummy, my time of the month and s...

Henriette2013

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Lost for words

Hi all, just gotta say it’s amazing I just finished week 6 and hit 5K ! I’ve never been a runner, dispite gyming the endurance was never there with my asthma...

Hi all, just gotta say it’s amazing I just finished week 6 and hit 5K ! I’ve nev...

Fireheart

Graduate•7 years ago

29 Replies

W2R1 Completed :-)

Enjoyed my run today, had Ella (pic below) with me and she made sure the walks in between stayed brisk! Feeling for you with the awful weather in the UK at...

Enjoyed my run today, had Ella (pic below) with me and she made sure the walks i...

mergirl101

Graduate•7 years ago

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Newbie!!

Hi! 40 this year and thought it was time I took my health seriously and also wanted a challenge to see what I can do! Just about to start week 4 and loving...

Hi! 40 this year and thought it was time I took my health seriously and also wan...

Sparkin78

•7 years ago

38 Replies

Week 8 ... and I've just run 5K

Started week 8 tonight and had planned my first 28 min run. As it turned out it felt ok at 28 mins and just kept running and before I know it I had done 5k!...

Started week 8 tonight and had planned my first 28 min run. As it turned out it ...

smithp24

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Orthotics? And a GP who didn't listen

So as per Iannoda's advice I took my ankle to the doc. He wasn't interested and actually told me to stop talking three rimes as he typed up a note about...

So as per Iannoda's advice I took my ankle to the doc. He wasn't interested and ...

Squeakypoptest

Graduate•7 years ago

16 Replies

Lent Challenge Day 12 - A & A

Never mind the chilly weather, Lenteneers, it's time for Day 12. Lots to keep you busy today, plus an exciting announcement:...

Never mind the chilly weather, Lenteneers, it's time for Day 12. Lots to keep yo...

Rignold

•7 years ago

1 Reply

w5r3 - unbelievably we managed it!

How surprising - until two days ago we hadn't run 8 minutes and suddenly we can do 20! It is almost magical and quite unbelievable considering the years and...

How surprising - until two days ago we hadn't run 8 minutes and suddenly we can ...

I_can_run

Graduate•7 years ago

25 Replies

Wk1 struggle to success?

I’ve never been a runner. Even when I was younger and very fit, I couldn’t run. Now I’ve just finished week 1 and found it hard! Anyone else similar who’ve...

I’ve never been a runner. Even when I was younger and very fit, I couldn’t run. ...

Tasha99

Graduate•7 years ago

16 Replies

Hi Peeps👋, I’m new to here & just completed wk4 c25k. I know u say not to focus on speed but what pace r u all running & walking at plz!🤗

Week 4

Jbsaf

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

Eating before running

In fifties and running for first time.....

Taking a break for sickness?

Learning to run

30 mins in a blizzard!

Run 3 of new program

Feeling worried 😟

Surprised myself

W4R1 fail 😞

W5R2-abandoned by Jo!

WK1 R1

For all those wondering if you can do it,(especially the first 20 min 🏃‍♂️ ) you so can!

One more run to go!

Food glorious food!

Graduation 👩‍🎓🎉👍

W9r2

WK 5 COMPLETED

Wk 5 Run 3

W5R3 Faffing

Continuing after a delay of a few weeks

Began One Hour Runner program

Lost for words

W2R1 Completed :-)

Newbie!!

Week 8 ... and I've just run 5K

Orthotics? And a GP who didn't listen

Lent Challenge Day 12 - A & A

w5r3 - unbelievably we managed it!

Wk1 struggle to success?

Hi Peeps👋, I’m new to here & just completed wk4 c25k. I know u say not to focus on speed but what pace r u all running & walking at plz!🤗

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