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Hard!

So, I’ve just done my first run and am ashamed to admit that I struggled. I found that the soles of my feet almost felt like they were cramping and it makes it...

So, I’ve just done my first run and am ashamed to admit that I struggled. I foun...

emma_elizabeth_1992

•6 years ago

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Getting there

W5r2 in the bag! Test is going to be the next run. But found this run easier than w5r1 strangely. Might be chunky but am getting slowly fitter!

W5r2 in the bag! Test is going to be the next run. But found this run easier tha...

Jhill66

•6 years ago

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Wow

Wow week 2 complete of the couch to 5k and along with my UWCB training I've managed to shift 5kg. Well happy. How are other finding this programme?

Wow week 2 complete of the couch to 5k and along with my UWCB training I've mana...

Mallard1981

•6 years ago

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To run or not to run

All the way home I was trying to decide if I could find some left over energy for a run. I was really tired all the way home, it had been a straightforward 10...

All the way home I was trying to decide if I could find some left over energy fo...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 done

Well I am pleased to have done a run on a Sunday, not my usual M.O, plus I was at a food festival* earlier, I would not have guessed I’d make it out today! It...

Well I am pleased to have done a run on a Sunday, not my usual M.O, plus I was a...

Lilipolpo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Kerryf

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5r3 complete

I have actually done it....I have run for 20 mins. Not fast, not elegant but blxxdy determined. Was it tiring? Yes, yes and yes. Is it doable? Yep, a fat...

I have actually done it....I have run for 20 mins. Not fast, not elegant but blx...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Shins hurt so bad 😩

So I’ve only managed to do week 2, run 2 and was supposed to do my 3rd run today. But my shins are so sore I can’t. I’m so disappointed 😢. They’re sore to...

So I’ve only managed to do week 2, run 2 and was supposed to do my 3rd run today...

Whoknew2018

•6 years ago

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Pain and podcasts

W1R3 about to commence, in a little pain though as was just stretching before I go and felt something pull. Hopefully the warm up walk works the kink out....

W1R3 about to commence, in a little pain though as was just stretching before I ...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5

Just about to start week 5 after doing week 4 twice! Those 5min intervals are killing me!! Some days my legs just aren’t interested. I’m enjoying the journey...

Just about to start week 5 after doing week 4 twice! Those 5min intervals are k...

Leithpi

Graduate•6 years ago

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California dreaming

So W8R3 is complete. I was wide awake nice an early due to the jet lag and a 9 hour time difference so it was perfect timing for getting out there early and...

So W8R3 is complete. I was wide awake nice an early due to the jet lag and a 9 h...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m still here....

Remember me? Well I’m still here - just haven’t been able to run for the last nearly 5 months 😫 seeing a specialist next Friday after so much rehab and...

Remember me? Well I’m still here - just haven’t been able to run for the last n...

LegalLorna

Graduate•6 years ago

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If I can you can

On week 4 overweight and asthmatic working up to a park run, never ran in my life not even at school, if I can you can

On week 4 overweight and asthmatic working up to a park run, never ran in my lif...

Moreofashuffle

Graduate•6 years ago

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After. 9 weeks

Downloaded and used stepping stones podcast today kept with it for 30 mins a d did 4.2 k .keep running :)

Downloaded and used stepping stones podcast today kept with it for 30 mins a d d...

skeenie

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K again!

Hi I am 60 in September and a lapsed c25k. I started running late at 52yrs old and loved it, but over the last couple of years life got in the way, and I let...

Hi I am 60 in September and a lapsed c25k. I started running late at 52yrs old a...

JaneMacK

•6 years ago

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profile pic

I am sure when I first joined this forum I put a profile pic on, in fact I know I did, now I seem to have turned into a bunch of grapes!! haha where did it go...

I am sure when I first joined this forum I put a profile pic on, in fact I know ...

JGalv

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3... 20min 😱

I did it... but my god, that was really really challenging. I'm collapsed on my couch feeling completely knackered. Is anyone else suffering? Dizzy, crampy and...

I did it... but my god, that was really really challenging. I'm collapsed on my ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 9 next for me! eeekkkk

I did it very early this morning W8R3, bit of a wobble on run 1 but 2 and 3 were ok, I can not believe I am on the last week off the app! I am so very glad...

I did it very early this morning W8R3, bit of a wobble on run 1 but 2 and 3 wer...

JGalv

Graduate•6 years ago

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Race for Life - Jersey

I completed my first race ever today at the age of 49. I started the program in February and completed it last week. I can’t tell you how chuffed I am. I have...

I completed my first race ever today at the age of 49. I started the program in ...

Samarie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knee pain???

Help!!! Ran this morning after a week off and my knee stopped play😖 !!! Not happy x still giving me gip this afternoon when walking 😟 does anyone know what...

Help!!! Ran this morning after a week off and my knee stopped play😖 !!! Not hap...

ElizaMai

Graduate•6 years ago

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How long should my routes be?

I went out for my first run of week 1 this morning. I did a couple of minutes extra walking before starting the podcast and I ended up doing around 5 minutes...

I went out for my first run of week 1 this morning. I did a couple of minutes ex...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Just a brisk walk today

Hi all, as I’m down at mum and dad’s for the weekend I thought I’d take a walk around the local park to see if it would be any good for my W8R1 run tomorrow....

Hi all, as I’m down at mum and dad’s for the weekend I thought I’d take a walk a...

David_G

•6 years ago

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Mad Dogs & Englishmen - and me W7R1

Well they say only mad dogs & Englishmen go out in the midday sun and yes I went out - to the gym though but still it is flipping hot out there. Man that run...

Well they say only mad dogs & Englishmen go out in the midday sun and yes I went...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W6R1 - Well, THAT was fun... (insert laughing emoji)

I read all the posts about this run and as I'm sure others did, I went no it totally looks easy compared to W5R3? This is gonna be a cake walk, oh yeah, watch...

I read all the posts about this run and as I'm sure others did, I went no it tot...

CariCanRun

•6 years ago

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Knowing how long you have left - help or hindrance?

I have w6r3 tomorrow. I'm thinking about setting an alarm for 25 mins instead of playing the app now that there are no more walk breaks. I often find that when...

I have w6r3 tomorrow. I'm thinking about setting an alarm for 25 mins instead of...

maxilib

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treadmill run was not fun!

Have just completed week 7, start week 8 tomorrow but decided I would do a run today as I have been enjoying it. I felt the humidity would be too much so...

Have just completed week 7, start week 8 tomorrow but decided I would do a run t...

Flick118

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2 - Keep running and get those miles in your legs

It’s simple, isn’t it? 5 mins warm up, 25 mins run, 5 mins cool down. 3 simple steps that’s it. That’s how I started my run today. I knew it was going to be...

It’s simple, isn’t it? 5 mins warm up, 25 mins run, 5 mins cool down. 3 simple s...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

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What to eat/drink before a run?

Wondered what people eat or drink pre run for a boost of energy? I’ve been having a banana or apple half hour before and water. Any ‘energy’ drinks that’s are...

Wondered what people eat or drink pre run for a boost of energy? I’ve been havi...

Claireednet

•6 years ago

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Week 9 (actually a year then 15 weeks!) run THREE ✅

I am absolutley over the moon I never blow my own trumpet but in this case I just have to! 22years of m.e. has got me used to compromising and faking being...

I am absolutley over the moon I never blow my own trumpet but in this case I jus...

MelsieJay

Graduate•6 years ago

40 Replies

Starting Over

A few years ago, this programme was a big motivator for me in losing weight and getting fitter. Fast forward four years, half the weight is back on and I can...

A few years ago, this programme was a big motivator for me in losing weight and ...

Ali_71

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Hard!

Getting there

Wow

To run or not to run

W6R1 done

Graduated

W5r3 complete

Shins hurt so bad 😩

Pain and podcasts

Week 5

California dreaming

I’m still here....

If I can you can

After. 9 weeks

C25K again!

profile pic

W5R3... 20min 😱

Week 9 next for me! eeekkkk

Race for Life - Jersey

Knee pain???

How long should my routes be?

Just a brisk walk today

Mad Dogs & Englishmen - and me W7R1

W6R1 - Well, THAT was fun... (insert laughing emoji)

Knowing how long you have left - help or hindrance?

Treadmill run was not fun!

W7R2 - Keep running and get those miles in your legs

What to eat/drink before a run?

Week 9 (actually a year then 15 weeks!) run THREE ✅

Starting Over

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