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Kickboxer attempts running!

New to your site but excited to read helpful hints and tips. Week 4 of couch to 5k. Finding my feet but day after pain in legs is herific . What am I doing...

New to your site but excited to read helpful hints and tips. Week 4 of couch to...

Mijj

•6 years ago

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First week! 🙃

I’ve done my first two runs and if I’m honest I haven’t found them easy. I play rugby and I go to the gym a lot so I assumed I would be ok. I’m not a natural...

I’ve done my first two runs and if I’m honest I haven’t found them easy. I play ...

ChrissyRound83

•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

I’ve had a sore throat and a bad cough, so had to take a week off running 🤒😷😞 I didn’t want to repeat a week so carried on with the next run, which I can...

I’ve had a sore throat and a bad cough, so had to take a week off running 🤒😷😞...

Spacegirl-1

•6 years ago

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Thirty minutes!!!

Finally managed the thirty minute milestone; just two more runs and I’ve graduated! A few weeks ago, I’d struggle to run for a bus, so if I can do it, anyone...

Finally managed the thirty minute milestone; just two more runs and I’ve graduat...

The-K-is-Silent

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

Oh my!!! I’ve just jogged for 30 mins!! Comfortably!!! Who knew!!!! C25k is amazing!

Oh my!!! I’ve just jogged for 30 mins!! Comfortably!!! Who knew!!!! C25k is amaz...

Kim8er

•6 years ago

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Week 7, Run 3 = Done! :)

Ok, above run just completed and I'm still alive! :P :P

SuperMouse

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 - A little disappointed

I've just done week 3 run 1 and I'm feeling a bit disappointed. Total time is less than weeks 1 and 2 and although the 3 minute runs were hard, I probably...

I've just done week 3 run 1 and I'm feeling a bit disappointed. Total time is le...

AngieCaine

•6 years ago

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Just started w2r1 and my knees are killing me.... Also I can't see me running for 10 minutes without walking, did you all think this?

I'm 36 and haven't exercised since school 20 years ago! But last Friday 13th I decided that I wanted to get fit. I'm 5ft11 and weigh 12stone 10 so j wouldn't...

I'm 36 and haven't exercised since school 20 years ago! But last Friday 13th I ...

LPW21

•6 years ago

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Just starting out

Hi😊 I have just started C25K today - week one, run one done! I quite annoyed it even though it was hard going at times. I am wanting to get fitter for summer...

Hi😊 I have just started C25K today - week one, run one done! I quite annoyed it...

PumpkinPie2016

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 3 in New Shoes

Feeling slightly disheartened. I forked our for some decent running shoes at the weekend, spending slightly more than I waned to on advice of the sales...

Feeling slightly disheartened. I forked our for some decent running shoes at the...

Caotykim

•6 years ago

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First run

Did my first run but needed to walk two of the runs due to stitch? Anyway I can avoid that?

Did my first run but needed to walk two of the runs due to stitch? Anyway I can ...

Mazpez

•6 years ago

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"Brisk" walking

There is nothing 'brisk' about my walking in between the runs. I've slowed down on the runs - as advised by you guys - but my walks are still as slow. I just...

There is nothing 'brisk' about my walking in between the runs. I've slowed down ...

LoonyLoo

•6 years ago

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Week 2

Well week 2 run 1. Last week was my first week in glorious sunshine and the birds singing. This week rain, dam cold wind and out I went thinking you must be...

Well week 2 run 1. Last week was my first week in glorious sunshine and the bird...

Conuel

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1 - A teeny weeny bit faster

So Jo wanted me to speed up, so I did... a teeny weeny bit... I can’t believe how much sweatier I got in the air conditioned gym compared to the cool morning...

So Jo wanted me to speed up, so I did... a teeny weeny bit... I can’t believe ho...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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LaLa Land bye bye! W2R3 wooo!

Its definitely harder to do this on a running machine, even with the virtual reality stuff! I am looking forward to getting back to Scotland, Jetlag aside! I...

Its definitely harder to do this on a running machine, even with the virtual rea...

Katwpg

•6 years ago

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First Run

Hi everyone First run today. Feeling chuffed 😀although I doubt I’ll can get up the stairs without a stairlift 😒

Hi everyone First run today. Feeling chuffed 😀although I doubt I’ll can get up...

Manushi

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running at 60 for the first time in 30 years

I am almost 60 and I would love to run 5k. I am nervous about doing myself some damage though! I have osteoporosis. Are there any 60+ women running for the...

I am almost 60 and I would love to run 5k. I am nervous about doing myself some ...

maureenohara

•6 years ago

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46 and unfit

Just started, needed something to follow after so many false starts! Good luck to all in a similar situation!

Just started, needed something to follow after so many false starts! Good luck t...

DrPaul72

•6 years ago

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First Run

Decided to bring my dog with me too! I think we both need to get fitter 😂 looking forward to Wednesdays run

Decided to bring my dog with me too! I think we both need to get fitter 😂 looki...

phoenix-blue

•6 years ago

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First steps

Just did my first 30min "run" with my mum (@JacHum). Turns out even 60secs of jogging is actually quite tough o_o Hopefully I'll get better at this with...

Just did my first 30min "run" with my mum (@JacHum). Turns out even 60secs of jo...

FarewellToFatCat

•6 years ago

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Speed

Does anyone think walking / running speed affects progress? I am worried my “brisk walk” isn’t brisk enough and then I am jogging too slow? Just done my first...

Does anyone think walking / running speed affects progress? I am worried my “bri...

Cathamelia72

•6 years ago

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Advice for a complete novice please!

Hello all! Coming on to this forum has been great for inspiration in wanting to attempt C25K. I just feel like I’m lacking in confidence of actually getting...

Hello all! Coming on to this forum has been great for inspiration in wanting to ...

Fairydust777

Graduate•6 years ago

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Best way to record my distance

Does anyone use the health feature on their phone to record their distance? Someone said this doesn't give an accurate distance??? Is there an app that's...

Does anyone use the health feature on their phone to record their distance? Some...

Intheshed

Graduate•6 years ago

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first attempt

Even though I go to the gym 3 times a week I started my first Couch to 5k today, I was shattered next one Wednesday. How have all you others gone on when it...

Even though I go to the gym 3 times a week I started my first Couch to 5k today,...

kbed

•6 years ago

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W2R3 ✅

Phew! Just completed my W2R3 outside - found it more difficult than the treadmill, although it was better not watching the clock. Bit tricky running with our...

Phew! Just completed my W2R3 outside - found it more difficult than the treadmil...

helen0794

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K completed and now heading to my first Duathalon

So I started C25K 9 weeks ago. I used to be fit, but my with work and married life I had piled on a few extra pounds. Work had been very stressful and I was...

So I started C25K 9 weeks ago. I used to be fit, but my with work and married li...

DavRoss

•6 years ago

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Giving it a go

Hi week one in the bag just got back from week 2 run 1 struggling a bit but will finish the week and see how i am

Hi week one in the bag just got back from week 2 run 1 struggling a bit but will...

Dac1966

•6 years ago

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C25k to 10k

Hi i am on week 7 run 3 and have just signed up for a 10k 15th july can anyone recommend a good app/plan for this x

Hi i am on week 7 run 3 and have just signed up for a 10k 15th july can anyone r...

Northamptonla

•6 years ago

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Just started my 2nd week.

Just done Run 1 of Week 2. I have never run before but do like walking. I decided I needed to get a bit fitter, saw the app and decided to give it a try. First...

Just done Run 1 of Week 2. I have never run before but do like walking. I decide...

Ljb71

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1 asthma advice?

Just finished my first ever run, I have asthma so I had to keep stopping and having a puff on the old reliever inhaler but I feel good for doing it, does...

Just finished my first ever run, I have asthma so I had to keep stopping and hav...

ReenieG

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Kickboxer attempts running!

First week! 🙃

Week 7 run 1

Thirty minutes!!!

Week 9 run 1

Week 7, Run 3 = Done! :)

Week 3 run 1 - A little disappointed

Just started w2r1 and my knees are killing me.... Also I can't see me running for 10 minutes without walking, did you all think this?

Just starting out

Week 3 Run 3 in New Shoes

First run

"Brisk" walking

Week 2

W8R1 - A teeny weeny bit faster

LaLa Land bye bye! W2R3 wooo!

First Run

Running at 60 for the first time in 30 years

46 and unfit

First Run

First steps

Speed

Advice for a complete novice please!

Best way to record my distance

first attempt

W2R3 ✅

C25K completed and now heading to my first Duathalon

Giving it a go

C25k to 10k

Just started my 2nd week.

W1R1 asthma advice?

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