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Couch to 5K

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Tredmill v outdoors

Hi all! I have recently started doing the couch to 5k. I have completed 3 weeks in 2 weeks. I started my week 4 today and was struggling slightly at the 5...

Hi all! I have recently started doing the couch to 5k. I have completed 3 weeks ...

Dondons11

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

Couldn’t quite do 90 seconds for 2 of the runs and dreading week 3. Never could run, even when I was a child. Still amazed I managed week 1 to be honest! Great...

Couldn’t quite do 90 seconds for 2 of the runs and dreading week 3. Never could ...

Knackeredmum

•6 years ago

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Completed first week!

Been back at work today. Got in and thought, its raining again. Im tired. I won't bother . But then I changed my mind. I just got in from the run. I have...

Been back at work today. Got in and thought, its raining again. Im tired. I won'...

Samcam1969

•6 years ago

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Too little time

I’ve just started a new f/t job today and due to childcare my running is going to be very sporadic possibly only twice a week. Is it still feasible to do the...

I’ve just started a new f/t job today and due to childcare my running is going t...

Helen2609

•6 years ago

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Success!

W9R3 done today and I got this message saying 'Graduate'! Which is a great feeling. It is a simply marvellous fitness programme. Now I am looking forward to...

W9R3 done today and I got this message saying 'Graduate'! Which is a great feeli...

JetsOwner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1

It was lovely to get out yesterday and have a little run along the beach after sooo much rain. These weeks have flown by and it has been a great journey....

It was lovely to get out yesterday and have a little run along the beach after s...

Run-Granny-Run

Graduate•6 years ago

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Old aged runner?

I am a 64 year old women - reasonably fit, do a lot of walking - have dodgy knees....am I too old to start running? If I do start what should I do to prepare?

I am a 64 year old women - reasonably fit, do a lot of walking - have dodgy knee...

walkthisway

•6 years ago

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W5R2 Wahooooooo!! 😬

Yay!! I did it!! I'm so freakin' pleased with myself!! I can actually run for 8minutes! One of my favourite tunes came on for my 5minute cool down and being of...

Yay!! I did it!! I'm so freakin' pleased with myself!! I can actually run for 8m...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

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Struggled today

Hi all, I really struggled with this mornings jog and thought I was not going to get through it. The wind was my enemy and seemed to blow against me through...

Hi all, I really struggled with this mornings jog and thought I was not going t...

nellysmum

•6 years ago

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W2-R2: Laura's timings and racing a mobility scooter

Sorry if this seems like a negative Nelly post, I just wondered if anyone else felt the same? Background: Started on W1 a couple of weeks ago, completed it...

Sorry if this seems like a negative Nelly post, I just wondered if anyone else f...

lp87

•6 years ago

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W1R2 done!

The rain stopped long enough to get run 2 in. Rain started on home stretch but I carried on. This second run wasn't too bad. Hope run 3 is a good one. I'm...

The rain stopped long enough to get run 2 in. Rain started on home stretch but ...

Maybe58

Graduate•6 years ago

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6 day weeks? 1 or 2 rest days and when?

Hi guys I've a question about rest days/weeks. Is it crucial to to stick to a weekly plan, which would require 2 rest days in a row at some point, or can I...

Hi guys I've a question about rest days/weeks. Is it crucial to to stick to a we...

Adam657

•6 years ago

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W4R3

Managed the 5 min runs today - took it a bit slower. Dont think its helping that i have 5-7 day gaps between runs due to work!! I cant run after a 12.5hr...

Managed the 5 min runs today - took it a bit slower. Dont think its helping that...

Kmgw

•6 years ago

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W2R2

Just done w2r2. It was not a good experience. Just didn’t feel up to it today. Once i got into the runs was ok but o just felt tired and sluggish and my calf...

Just done w2r2. It was not a good experience. Just didn’t feel up to it today. O...

gwrunner18

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3...

This morning I went out and SMASHED IT 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks all of you who sent me your encouragements and advice on Monday after "failing" my 30 mins run. I I...

This morning I went out and SMASHED IT 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks all of you who sent me your...

SwissAnnie

•6 years ago

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W5R3...

This morning I went out and SMASHED IT 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks all of you who sent me your encouragements and advice on Monday after "failing" my 30 mins run. I managed...

This morning I went out and SMASHED IT 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks all of you who sent me your...

SwissAnnie

•6 years ago

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W2R2 in the rain

I’m a drowned rat and umm tired from work. But I feel fantastic.

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W1R2 completed today

Glad to report that my second run is in the bag. I’m worried about how difficult it’s feeling to do the W1 runs and trying not to think about it too much so it...

Glad to report that my second run is in the bag. I’m worried about how difficult...

Susojan

Graduate•6 years ago

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Got my trainers back on!

I graduated last year, to my amazement and joy, but then got out of the habit when the mornings got cold and dark. Then we moved house and bla bla bla snow bla...

I graduated last year, to my amazement and joy, but then got out of the habit wh...

belonger

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back to the Beginning (well wk 5 anyway)

HI, long time ago graduate here, back in 2012, really got into running, ran a couple of half marathons. This last year has just been setbacks, injuries, life...

HI, long time ago graduate here, back in 2012, really got into running, ran a co...

notbad

Graduate•6 years ago

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Don’t think so

Would you ?

Jen58

•6 years ago

17 Replies

struggling !!

finished W1 R3 yesterday but think I should do it all again as still found it such hard work having not done any running for many years (50+) before moving on...

finished W1 R3 yesterday but think I should do it all again as still found it su...

skeenie

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Benefits!

I started this program one month ago. I've been taking it slow (knee pain, more recently some issues with an ankle) and have repeated W2 5 times. I'm really...

I started this program one month ago. I've been taking it slow (knee pain, more...

Amandana

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Tips

Hi everyone, I'm new to all this exercise lark. Just started wk 2. Enjoying it so far. Any tips on the best type of trainers. Iv got a five year old pair of...

Hi everyone, I'm new to all this exercise lark. Just started wk 2. Enjoying it s...

Sueinthepark

•6 years ago

7 Replies

I’m back !!

Done this before then let it go , starting w1d1 again 🙈

Mike771

•6 years ago

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Weather

Hi guys - I’ve just downloaded the app but haven’t started yet - I’m finding my way around and planning (possibly avoidance I know!) but do you all run...

Hi guys - I’ve just downloaded the app but haven’t started yet - I’m finding my ...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Forum Gremlins

Does anyone else have problems accessing the forum. When I open it up I have a blank screen. To see what all you lovely people have written I have to open...

Does anyone else have problems accessing the forum. When I open it up I have a b...

ClarriePan

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2

Well after the BH weekend I managed week 2 run 1 actually impressed myself at the minute I'm on the running machine in the garage hoping for better weather...

Well after the BH weekend I managed week 2 run 1 actually impressed myself at th...

Alison1967

•6 years ago

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W1R2 completed and I’m still smiling!

So I’ve just completed run two of week one on the treadmill and I’m still standing and still smiling. Looking forward to run three.

So I’ve just completed run two of week one on the treadmill and I’m still standi...

jan2563

Graduate•6 years ago

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Nightmare last run

Today I did my last run , what a nightmare , it was raining , my contacts where playing up and my sight was blurry , my running belt came undone , the dog was...

Today I did my last run , what a nightmare , it was raining , my contacts where ...

Mamabear5

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Tredmill v outdoors

Week 2 run 1

Completed first week!

Too little time

Success!

W9R1

Old aged runner?

W5R2 Wahooooooo!! 😬

Struggled today

W2-R2: Laura's timings and racing a mobility scooter

W1R2 done!

6 day weeks? 1 or 2 rest days and when?

W4R3

W2R2

W5R3...

W5R3...

W2R2 in the rain

W1R2 completed today

Got my trainers back on!

Back to the Beginning (well wk 5 anyway)

Don’t think so

struggling !!

Benefits!

Tips

I’m back !!

Weather

Forum Gremlins

Week 2

W1R2 completed and I’m still smiling!

Nightmare last run

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