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I did it!!!!!

9 weeks ago I was 10lbs heavier and significantly less fit than I am now. I’ve run though flu, bereavement and redundancy and have just finished w9r3!! I’m...

9 weeks ago I was 10lbs heavier and significantly less fit than I am now. I’ve ...

Sarahjane47

Graduate•6 years ago

19 Replies

Started (again)...

Hi all, this is just a quick hello to force me to interact more - I’ve been a forum lurker for a few years now & always enjoy reading everyone’s progress &...

Hi all, this is just a quick hello to force me to interact more - I’ve been a fo...

V-5k

•6 years ago

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wk2 run2 done

just completed week2 run2 and that was hard. I found it worse second time than first. kept the run parts very slow and I was really huffing and puffing. Can’t...

just completed week2 run2 and that was hard. I found it worse second time than f...

Dannoodles

•6 years ago

8 Replies

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Two songs in my head today..

Mud, glorious mud! And Climb every mountain I did my first 5k fun run today and wasn't quite prepared for how muddy and hilly it was going to be! About 1.5k in...

Mud, glorious mud! And Climb every mountain I did my first 5k fun run today and ...

Jilldrum

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

BHF marathon in a month

Is anyone else planning to do this? Seems a good way to keep running and for a good cause! I reckon I can do 2x5k a week & 3 in the last week to cover the...

Is anyone else planning to do this? Seems a good way to keep running and for a g...

Katkin68

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Finally ...

What with a ton of setbacks, it's been like snakes and ladders. Last September seems like a lifetime ago. But *finally* I went out and smashed it! Woop! I'm a...

What with a ton of setbacks, it's been like snakes and ladders. Last September s...

angemum

Graduate•6 years ago

24 Replies

Painful hip!

Hello I’ve got to wk3 run2 and my left hip is complaining more and more... any advice out there?

Hello I’ve got to wk3 run2 and my left hip is complaining more and more... any a...

Becca169

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Double celebration! ❤️

Very happy with my running progress, 2nd parkrun completed and took nearly two mins off last week. The cherry on the cake, I lost my last 1lb for my 9st...

Very happy with my running progress, 2nd parkrun completed and took nearly two m...

KattyG

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Repeat Week One?

I've completed W1, R2. On R1 I had to stop twice during every 90 second walk. On R2 I had to stop once on each 90 second walk. If I don't manage to complete R3...

I've completed W1, R2. On R1 I had to stop twice during every 90 second walk. On...

LoonyLoo

•6 years ago

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What else do you do?

I’m a bit curious...as a 46 year old with a young child and a job as a teacher, I can only manage to run twice a week. When the longer evenings hit, I might be...

I’m a bit curious...as a 46 year old with a young child and a job as a teacher, ...

18Windmill

Graduate•6 years ago

27 Replies

W1 plod3 - ouch

Well completed the third “run” of week 1 and I can honestly say it was the hardest so far. Think it was because it was so hot today compared to my other 2...

Well completed the third “run” of week 1 and I can honestly say it was the harde...

Tigger1306

•6 years ago

5 Replies

When you have the gym all to yourself 👌🏻😊

🏃🏼‍♀️👌🏻❤️

jaime77

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Wk9R2 A run of two halves

I am still struggling a bit to get through the first 10-15 minutes. I don’t know whether it’s nagging doubt catching up with me (feel like I’m not going to get...

I am still struggling a bit to get through the first 10-15 minutes. I don’t know...

sarah65

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Week 6, Run 3 = Done! :)

Done it. Very happy :) Mind you I only covered 2.1/4 miles and that includes the warm up and down. I hope once I've graduated I might speed up. At the...

Done it. Very happy :) Mind you I only covered 2.1/4 miles and that includes t...

SuperMouse

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

Week 2 complete

Newbie!!! Just signed up to this app. This morning I did run 3 week 2. A little worried about starting week 3, not sure I will be able to manage the 3min...

Newbie!!! Just signed up to this app. This morning I did run 3 week 2. A littl...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

One run to go!

Week 9 run 2 completed today, I'm so close! Recommendations for what to do after graduation? Has anyone moved onto to the 10k app?

Week 9 run 2 completed today, I'm so close! Recommendations for what to do afte...

NJA95

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

2nd Parkrun

I 'ran' a 5k run this morning, feeling as anxious as the first one. I was nervous due to not enough training and would have been happy to have improved my...

I 'ran' a 5k run this morning, feeling as anxious as the first one. I was nervou...

p1M2l3

•6 years ago

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The sun is shining and I’m feeling good!

W4R1 in the bag! Believe it or not this was my first run with the sun shining! Yep three whole weeks of wet runs. Got to say, so much nicer in the...

W4R1 in the bag! Believe it or not this was my first run with the sun shining!...

Birdsong53

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Wk 6 in the bag

Omg omg omg I did it it now says I'm a runner 🤣🏃🏻‍♀️ And I actually went outside and did it !!! It was lovely and once I got over the fact I saw people I...

Omg omg omg I did it it now says I'm a runner 🤣🏃🏻‍♀️ And I actually went o...

Cwtch2018

Graduate•6 years ago

27 Replies

2nd Run completed

Hi all . I am running my first 5k on June 10th . Completed second run on couch to 5 k app today and felt great .Not managed to 2nd run in same week though...

Hi all . I am running my first 5k on June 10th . Completed second run on couch ...

natnatlu

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Deflated

I’m deflated in both an emotional and a physical sense. I’m on w7r3 but it has suddenly become near impossible for me to get past the 10 min (of running) mark....

I’m deflated in both an emotional and a physical sense. I’m on w7r3 but it has s...

marshmallowfluff

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

What an adventure

Been a naughty girl, first time out since last Sunday. Beautiful day here, no excuse not to venture out. There is an area further down my road that I thought...

Been a naughty girl, first time out since last Sunday. Beautiful day here, no ex...

Fabft

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Week 8 Run 3 - Going backwards!

Cant say its a fail because i did complete it but had to walk for one min - i did add that to the end to make me feel like i had done 28 mins. Since my coming...

Cant say its a fail because i did complete it but had to walk for one min - i di...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

W1 R2

Well I can’t believe I’m saying this but I think I almost enjoyed that! It was definitely easier than run 1 and I paced myself much better in the warm up...

Well I can’t believe I’m saying this but I think I almost enjoyed that! It was d...

Katefranklin10

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Thanks

All set to start on Monday thanks for your support i am looking forward to it

Dac1966

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Parkrun success

I’ve just completed my first 5k Parkrun in 36’20’’ as a result of following the Couch to 5k program. Feeling really proud of myself. 9 weeks ago I found...

I’ve just completed my first 5k Parkrun in 36’20’’ as a result of following the ...

MagnificentBartlett

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Still going!

Week three run one done. I found it quite tough with the three minute runs but I’ve got it done. Can’t say I enjoyed it today.

Week three run one done. I found it quite tough with the three minute runs but I...

jan2563

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

W4R3

Tried C25K twice before and gave up at Wk3 because calves were so sore. Buzzing I’ve completed wk4 calves still sore but powering through 😁😁😁

Tried C25K twice before and gave up at Wk3 because calves were so sore. Buzzing...

AliK0871

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

W1R1 - Didn't think I had it in me!

I completed the first run an hour ago - ending up a red faced, sweaty ball of fat. Not sure that I've got the "brisk walk" idea in between runs right-I just...

I completed the first run an hour ago - ending up a red faced, sweaty ball of fa...

Scubadod

•6 years ago

22 Replies

First park run

So got up and did my first park run ever today.Didnt know is one of the hardest park runs in Sheffield with a big hill.Bit scary as went on own but everyone...

So got up and did my first park run ever today.Didnt know is one of the hardest ...

Slowry12

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

I did it!!!!!

Started (again)...

wk2 run2 done

Two songs in my head today..

BHF marathon in a month

Finally ...

Painful hip!

Double celebration! ❤️

Repeat Week One?

What else do you do?

W1 plod3 - ouch

When you have the gym all to yourself 👌🏻😊

Wk9R2 A run of two halves

Week 6, Run 3 = Done! :)

Week 2 complete

One run to go!

2nd Parkrun

The sun is shining and I’m feeling good!

Wk 6 in the bag

2nd Run completed

Deflated

What an adventure

Week 8 Run 3 - Going backwards!

W1 R2

Thanks

Parkrun success

Still going!

W4R3

W1R1 - Didn't think I had it in me!

First park run

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