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W9R3

That’s it then. Time to start thinking about how to sustain it. There have been some easier runs and some tougher runs (more of the latter) but I’ve been...

That’s it then. Time to start thinking about how to sustain it. There have been...

tony_a

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

In need of encouragement!!!

This is a blatant shout out for some positive thinking please! Started C25K in January and was doing brilliantly up until W7R3....then I had the flu and it...

This is a blatant shout out for some positive thinking please! Started C25K in J...

Goodthing

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Wk6 R3 Worst Run Yet

just got back from thismornings run. it wasn't good. I had to stop to walk 5 times for a minute or 2. wast out of breath body felt fineisn I just couldn't go...

just got back from thismornings run. it wasn't good. I had to stop to walk 5 tim...

kieran-williams

•6 years ago

5 Replies

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Moving from treadmill to outside

Hi I'm after some advice, I'm now on wk 7 but I run on a treadmill in the gym. I originally set out to do this as training for race4life in June. I've always...

Hi I'm after some advice, I'm now on wk 7 but I run on a treadmill in the gym. I...

Maisiemoo73

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Running abroad

Here I am in rural France staying with relatives for a week. I packed my running gear and was looking forward to my first post graduation sessions. However it...

Here I am in rural France staying with relatives for a week. I packed my running...

Nannalyn53

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Too much too soon?

Hi I am on week five of couch to 5k and have just run my 5, 8, 5, 8 5 run and looked ahead on the app to my next one and was shocked to see it's a jump up to...

Hi I am on week five of couch to 5k and have just run my 5, 8, 5, 8 5 run and lo...

AliMama

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Help please!

Hey! So I am new to this and I have just completed my week 1 running. I have some doubts as to whether is it okay for women to run during their Menstruation....

Hey! So I am new to this and I have just completed my week 1 running. I have som...

aruvi

•6 years ago

6 Replies

YAY W5R2 done!

2 x 8mins, wow! so happy!

Ajay99

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

1st gym visit for years

ohhh oh....ohhh errr feel good but wtf is the cross trainer all about. it's like running in mid air 😂😂😂 I laughed...i cried and now I ache but signed up!!...

ohhh oh....ohhh errr feel good but wtf is the cross trainer all about. it's like...

Windoze

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GARMIN FORERUNNER TRACKER PLEASE 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😊

Hey lovely running family I currently have the Fitbit Charge 2, which is doing fine, but I'm thinking of possibly changing this in time and wondered if anyone...

Hey lovely running family I currently have the Fitbit Charge 2, which is doing f...

quirkybee

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 9, Run 2... How accurate is Strava?

Just completed W9R2 and ran a bit extra to complete 5km.... 😀 According to Strava I did this in just over 32mins, so am feeling really great! Now here’s the...

Just completed W9R2 and ran a bit extra to complete 5km.... 😀 According to Stra...

Fun2Run

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Exercising and changed my diet but no weight loss

I have fibromyalgia so unfortunately I can't do much exercise and I have put on a lot of weight in the past two years. I started going swimming for an hour a...

I have fibromyalgia so unfortunately I can't do much exercise and I have put on ...

Just-Wondering

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Glasgow running partner

Just completed w1r3. Looking for somebody in same boat to motivate each other

acemods

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Wandering mind

Does anyone else spend their time running along composing posts for this site 😁. They never get posted but it’s sort of enjoyable. Today’s imaginary post...

Does anyone else spend their time running along composing posts for this site 😁...

ClarriePan

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

I'm Back W3R1 complete

So I have been out for the last 2 weeks due to the calf injury. I was unsure how long to leave it so tonight I bit the bullet and ran. My next dilemma was do...

So I have been out for the last 2 weeks due to the calf injury. I was unsure ho...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

I gave W6 R3 a shot earlier. Failed. 😞

It’s the first time I’ve not completed a run. I got just past the halfway bell and normally that’s when I think “right! It’s all downhill from here! (I use a...

It’s the first time I’ve not completed a run. I got just past the halfway bell ...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

32 Replies

W3 R1 and was dreading it

Hi everyone, new to this forum😊 Was dreading this run as my lovely daughter has given me her cold and work has been manic. Finally got out and thoroughly...

Hi everyone, new to this forum😊 Was dreading this run as my lovely daughter has...

Samnev

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 7 Run 1

Bit of a psychological one this as there are no more breaks but completed this today. Knees were a little sore and apart from the usual sleep etc, I am...

Bit of a psychological one this as there are no more breaks but completed this t...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

W5R2 complete!

I can't believe it! I made a post last week saying how I was dreading W5 and everyone was so supportive and lovely and as it turns out- absolutely correct! I...

I can't believe it! I made a post last week saying how I was dreading W5 and eve...

Sarahkj

•6 years ago

18 Replies

What's that bright thing in the sky???!

Hello my running pals! So I woke up this morning, and noticed a strange phenomenon, something unusual in the sky. I scratched my head, I searched Google,...

Hello my running pals! So I woke up this morning, and noticed a strange phenome...

Hidden

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Finished week 1

After starting c25k for the third time (something always seems to happen). I finished week 1 averaging about 4.5k per run, I don't think that's too bad for a...

After starting c25k for the third time (something always seems to happen). I fin...

dl295

•6 years ago

2 Replies

I finally did it!

After graduating from c25k last May and finally hitting 5k in June, I've been--very, very gradually--increasing my distance and speed. I'm not a fast runner,...

After graduating from c25k last May and finally hitting 5k in June, I've been--v...

ranjo

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Week 1 Run1 again!

A couple of months ago I managed to complete all 3 week 1 runs...then managed to slip a disc!! Finally up to starting all over again. Week one run one...

A couple of months ago I managed to complete all 3 week 1 runs...then managed to...

DaveB46

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Entering week 9 still with dodgy groin 😳

I completed my first run of week 9 today, still dealing with issues of tightness in the groin. I haven’t been able to get to my physio due to being away a lot...

I completed my first run of week 9 today, still dealing with issues of tightness...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 3 Run 2

I tried Sarah Millican today with a bit of Steve Reich on the treadmill at the gym. I’d been using the Laura podcasts up until today. Steve Reich’s music has...

I tried Sarah Millican today with a bit of Steve Reich on the treadmill at the g...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Day 1

First run today. Feel great getting back into it. Rest day from running tomorrow although I’ll be either doing my fitness dvd or going for a long walk on the...

First run today. Feel great getting back into it. Rest day from running tomorrow...

c_maudsley

•6 years ago

4 Replies

On to week 2. Had a great run...

Today was my first week 2 run after an additional rest day. I had mild pain in my heels so thought of taking it easy. Went through the tons of advise I...

Today was my first week 2 run after an additional rest day. I had mild pain in m...

anilkumarr11

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 Run 2

Lovely sunny day for a run. Why do I always feel tired in the first 10 minutes but get into ruthenium and pull through....

Lovely sunny day for a run. Why do I always feel tired in the first 10 minutes b...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Getting to 5K is proving tough!

I am struggling to increase my time/ distance beyond the 30min graduation run. So far I have managed 4.3k in 33 minutes. 5K seems out of reach at the moment! I...

I am struggling to increase my time/ distance beyond the 30min graduation run. S...

JulieG49

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Who fancies being on BBC Breakfast?

Hi gang! Laura here.... yes, that Laura. Who fancies doing run 1 week 1 with me on Monday on BBC breakfast? I’m going to be chatting to weather lady Carol...

Hi gang! Laura here.... yes, that Laura. Who fancies doing run 1 week 1 with me ...

Couchto5kLaura

•6 years ago

52 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

W9R3

In need of encouragement!!!

Wk6 R3 Worst Run Yet

Moving from treadmill to outside

Running abroad

Too much too soon?

Help please!

YAY W5R2 done!

1st gym visit for years

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GARMIN FORERUNNER TRACKER PLEASE 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😊

Week 9, Run 2... How accurate is Strava?

Exercising and changed my diet but no weight loss

Glasgow running partner

Wandering mind

I'm Back W3R1 complete

I gave W6 R3 a shot earlier. Failed. 😞

W3 R1 and was dreading it

Week 7 Run 1

W5R2 complete!

What's that bright thing in the sky???!

Finished week 1

I finally did it!

Week 1 Run1 again!

Entering week 9 still with dodgy groin 😳

Week 3 Run 2

Day 1

On to week 2. Had a great run...

Week 9 Run 2

Getting to 5K is proving tough!

Who fancies being on BBC Breakfast?

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