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Newbie runner needing advice/tips/motivation

ok, so am a new runner.. first indoor treadmill at the gym, progressed from 5 minutes up to a one off 45 min run over a period of weeks. Now have ventured...

ok, so am a new runner.. first indoor treadmill at the gym, progressed from 5 mi...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Breathing (again!!)

So I got the hang of running slowly for the 90 second run and could chat as I run. My question is, is it right to get more out of breath if you run more, or...

So I got the hang of running slowly for the 90 second run and could chat as I ru...

Seasidepanda

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just a quick update

Since my post about my disaster run which was more of a real emotional low than physical... I've kept going. 2 runs of sprint/jog intervals totaling 4K on the...

Since my post about my disaster run which was more of a real emotional low than ...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 r3

In the bag and my splits for each km have come down as well woo hoo

robOliver

•6 years ago

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My knees are protesting!

I've managed to complete 2 of the week 3 runs (to my surprise and delight!), but my knees, especially the left one, are aching quite badly. I've been...

I've managed to complete 2 of the week 3 runs (to my surprise and delight!), but...

JoP61

Graduate•6 years ago

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Weather doesn’t like me

Ok so on Saturday it rained and I slipped over. Run day today and it snowed over night! The weather doesn’t seem to like me but you know what...stuff you...

Ok so on Saturday it rained and I slipped over. Run day today and it snowed over...

robOliver

•6 years ago

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For ladies only

If we w4r1 today. Last night I dreading it. Firstly, time of month and I usually feel so tired and sleep like a log and really feel blah and heavy. Secondly,...

If we w4r1 today. Last night I dreading it. Firstly, time of month and I usually...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running first time in months

Hi everyone , looking forward to getting to know a few people and starting 5k

Carp666

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

This was harder than I thought. But strangely enjoyed it

paulharris160

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5

I am finding week 5 too much. And each run is different and more strenuous than last one. Any tip to make this easier please?

I am finding week 5 too much. And each run is different and more strenuous than ...

Priyanka_03

Graduate•6 years ago

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Squat Challenge W4D3 - a Little Surprise!

3 days in to the week already. Your quads and hamstring will be quivering like steel anchor hawsers. You'll be splitting watermelons with your thighs and, um,...

3 days in to the week already. Your quads and hamstring will be quivering like s...

Rignold

•6 years ago

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Never did I think I would want to run more...

I am week four and have done 2 out of the 3 runs. Quick question. I would really like to do more (but know that we should have a rest day in between). What...

I am week four and have done 2 out of the 3 runs. Quick question. I would real...

MissyMoff

•6 years ago

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My New beginning

Hi everyone , I'm hoping to start the 5k run this week , I've recovered from hernia operation and I feel ready to start my fitness goal with some help from...

Hi everyone , I'm hoping to start the 5k run this week , I've recovered from h...

Carp666

•6 years ago

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Running whilst I’m away..

I’m away teaching on a course which usually mean, after a days lectures if there’s an he spare I just chill in my room before dinner. Except yesterday I stuck...

I’m away teaching on a course which usually mean, after a days lectures if there...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W4R1, Calf strain?

Yesterday I went out for my W4R1 run, and took a different route than normal to distract me. First 3 & 5 minute runs fine - felt really good, then about half...

Yesterday I went out for my W4R1 run, and took a different route than normal to ...

Jay_Gee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Foot pain advice please!

I am a frustrated convert to this running malarkey! Thoroughly committed to the 5k programme and feeling very proud of my progress when bam I get a serious...

I am a frustrated convert to this running malarkey! Thoroughly committed to the ...

Claret989

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1.....Yippppeeeee!!!!

Wow, I can run for 3 whole minutes without stopping!!!! I honestly didn't think that would ever happen!!! Feeling quite proud. Lol. I struggled with the first...

Wow, I can run for 3 whole minutes without stopping!!!! I honestly didn't think ...

Cola65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Poorly 🤒

Typical just getting into a routine and I'm struck down with a chesty cough. Severe lack if energy.

Typical just getting into a routine and I'm struck down with a chesty cough. Sev...

Kezpot1812

•6 years ago

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I wasn't expecting this so I...

cast my mind back to the forum advice given in relation to duff runs and reminded myself 'it happens'. So with my lethargy in control of me for the first...

cast my mind back to the forum advice given in relation to duff runs and reminde...

DeterminedBear

Graduate•6 years ago

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w3r1 done!

Well that was quite an experience - a much tougher way to do 9 minutes of actual running than week 2. After we finished the first 3m session it felt pretty...

Well that was quite an experience - a much tougher way to do 9 minutes of actual...

I_can_run

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running music

Progressing through the Couch to 5K plan quite nicely now. The right music helps, I can recommend a bit of Black Sabbath. Any other suggestions for good...

Progressing through the Couch to 5K plan quite nicely now. The right music help...

The-K-is-Silent

Graduate•6 years ago

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Success on W5R1

After struggling so much with W4, I felt great at the end of W5R1. Looking forward to the rest of the week; which is saying something as I have struggled with...

After struggling so much with W4, I felt great at the end of W5R1. Looking forwa...

AJ-7

•6 years ago

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The difference between week 3 and 4!!

i attempted week 4 run 1 there. and it beat me i managed the first 90secs and then 5mins then 90secs but i was destroyed i could not finish it.... any help is...

i attempted week 4 run 1 there. and it beat me i managed the first 90secs and th...

ANDREWMCKIN

•6 years ago

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R1 W 2

Was looking forward to my run tonight. Treated myself to new running trainers. Should have taken it easy but tried to keep the same pace as last week and...

Was looking forward to my run tonight. Treated myself to new running trainers. ...

bertiesugar

Graduate•6 years ago

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20 mins done!

Wk5R3 completed this morning with my running buddy tucked up asleep in his buggy. So happy to have got it out of the way. Now I know I can do it it's onwards...

Wk5R3 completed this morning with my running buddy tucked up asleep in his buggy...

MummyBerri

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally 5k under 30 minutes

Today I have completed 5k under 30 minutes for the first time . I graduated 15th December and have done 17x5k runs since all around 31 minutes Planning to...

Today I have completed 5k under 30 minutes for the first time . I graduated 15th...

dory950

Graduate•6 years ago

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Another 5k more comfy this time

So having completed my first full 5k doing the park run on Saturday, which was no mean feat by the way, I’ve just done my second 5k, took the pace down a notch...

So having completed my first full 5k doing the park run on Saturday, which was n...

CazAM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Doing it all over again...

So, I've actually completed C25K in 2011 and went on to run a few charity races after that. I really enjoyed running, but then a knee injury (from doing...

So, I've actually completed C25K in 2011 and went on to run a few charity races...

GeorgiosA

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5k

Week 2 done now on to week 3 any tips any1

FERGIE7

•6 years ago

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Week One Run 2... pain in my calves & shins

I am on my first week, just completed run 2, when does the burning pain in my calves stop please? I'm sure this is normal but this is the only thing holding me...

I am on my first week, just completed run 2, when does the burning pain in my ca...

Nat_b13

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

Newbie runner needing advice/tips/motivation

Breathing (again!!)

Just a quick update

W1 r3

My knees are protesting!

Weather doesn’t like me

For ladies only

Running first time in months

Week 2 run 1

Week 5

Squat Challenge W4D3 - a Little Surprise!

Never did I think I would want to run more...

My New beginning

Running whilst I’m away..

W4R1, Calf strain?

Foot pain advice please!

Week 3 Run 1.....Yippppeeeee!!!!

Poorly 🤒

I wasn't expecting this so I...

w3r1 done!

Running music

Success on W5R1

The difference between week 3 and 4!!

R1 W 2

20 mins done!

Finally 5k under 30 minutes

Another 5k more comfy this time

Doing it all over again...

Couch to 5k

Week One Run 2... pain in my calves & shins

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