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Look/don't lookW5

So here comes week 5 and I'm not going to peek. I'll just arrive on the all weather pitch shimmying to Box Scaggs Lido Shuffle and crawl off to DeLaSoul Pain...

So here comes week 5 and I'm not going to peek. I'll just arrive on the all weat...

BecksC25K

•6 years ago

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Week 7 hell

Week 7 R1. Sooo tough. Much harder than w6 r3. Not sure why. Must be in my head

Week 7 R1. Sooo tough. Much harder than w6 r3. Not sure why. Must be in my head...

Madwife60

•6 years ago

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Just a quick question for some advice please

I'm about to start W6R1 & I've noticed that now the runs are getting longer my ankle has started to twinge slightly. I have got a bit of a weakness there but...

I'm about to start W6R1 & I've noticed that now the runs are getting longer my a...

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•6 years ago

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So I never finished week 9

After week 8, I decided to take off on my own (or with my doggie). I can't wait to run 1,2,3 hours... I run around 40 min at the moment. We run in y the park,...

After week 8, I decided to take off on my own (or with my doggie). I can't wait ...

Rubah

•6 years ago

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Cheating??

Am I cheating doing this plan on a treadmill? Be honest peeps. I know I will struggle at the end when I venture outdoors on natural terrain I am not in denial...

Am I cheating doing this plan on a treadmill? Be honest peeps. I know I will str...

kazzy40

•6 years ago

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I can do it 😃

Love the nhs app . I'm 54 back hip knee trouble grouping pain . Doing this has motivated me and makes me feel better about myself . I've registered to do Race...

Love the nhs app . I'm 54 back hip knee trouble grouping pain . Doing this has m...

Wendymoss

•6 years ago

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Breathing 🤔

I know most of us have listened to Michael, Sarah or whoever telling us we should breath in through our nose and out through our mouth. And I know most of us...

I know most of us have listened to Michael, Sarah or whoever telling us we shoul...

ClarriePan

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3 Channelling that angry Mutha

We all know how the positive and motivational support of this forum keeps us going, but today, I discovered that bit of righteous indignation also works quite...

We all know how the positive and motivational support of this forum keeps us goi...

Pippayoungart

Graduate•6 years ago

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New runner

I started this couch to 5k this morning went to the local park felt really nervous has I am doing this on my own was ok got through it head phones music felt...

I started this couch to 5k this morning went to the local park felt really nervo...

Rosiekop

•6 years ago

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Help! Any advice for restarting week 5 run 3 so welcome please!

I can honestly say I have attempted to do this run about five times and this is always the point in the programme where I quit, and return in six months to...

I can honestly say I have attempted to do this run about five times and this is ...

Sarahrachel

•6 years ago

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Will I get through this?!

Hi , new to the community and C25K (exercise in general😶) I always thought I was quite fit, I'm slim and eat well but after just completing week 1 I'm not...

Hi , new to the community and C25K (exercise in general😶) I always thought I wa...

Lea71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not ran for over 2 months

Hi everyone Ive not ran for over 2 months after undergoing a operation. Im wanting to get back running can anyone reccomened a suitable distance to start back...

Hi everyone Ive not ran for over 2 months after undergoing a operation. Im want...

Jonjo12354

•6 years ago

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Week 1, Run 1

Hi, I've just completed my first run (just) and the hardest bit wasn't being out of breath it was the pain in my calves. I assume that it's because I am...

Hi, I've just completed my first run (just) and the hardest bit wasn't being out...

Unfitzoe

•6 years ago

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Phone issues

Over winter I went on a treadmill. I hit the roads a few weeks back running and it was horrific. I went back to week 3. I have just done week 4 run 2. My app...

Over winter I went on a treadmill. I hit the roads a few weeks back running and ...

saylum

•6 years ago

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W6R2 - The Best Yet!

Absolutely loved this one this morning :) :) :) I'd got myself some new trail shoes in prep for soon moving off the treadmill into the great outdoors, and...

Absolutely loved this one this morning :) :) :) I'd got myself some new trail sh...

HoagyM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Trying to complete couch to 5 k

This is my first post. My next run is w6 run 2. I have struggled with some of the runs but I am determined to complete couch to 5k

This is my first post. My next run is w6 run 2. I have struggled with some of th...

KatrinaQ

•6 years ago

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WK4 RUN 1 So disappointed

I have just done run 1 of week 4 and so annoyed at myself (when I should feel proud I've came this far) actually feel angry 😡 Was managing it all alright...

I have just done run 1 of week 4 and so annoyed at myself (when I should feel pr...

amya86

•6 years ago

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Reasons to be cheerful - part 1

1) It’s only 8 degrees and there’s a chilly breeze blowing - but - the sun is shining and the sky is blue -‘it’s a beautiful day 🌞 2) I completed WK8R1 this...

1) It’s only 8 degrees and there’s a chilly breeze blowing - but - the sun is sh...

FormulaRun

•6 years ago

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W4R3 due today 😦

So I have had three rest days as was away at the weekend, I have to get out today and conquer this last run of week 4. Dreading it! The thought I cling to is...

So I have had three rest days as was away at the weekend, I have to get out toda...

Lilipolpo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hayulp! Hayulp! Back after two years

Hi all, A bit of history. I completed and graduated two years ago. I even got up to running for 55minutes so I know this works. I have been off work with vey...

Hi all, A bit of history. I completed and graduated two years ago. I even got u...

serendipitygal

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2- Incomplete and so disappointed

I am so disappointed in myself. Did first 10 minute run today and really struggled with it, started the second one and completely failed it and didn't finish...

I am so disappointed in myself. Did first 10 minute run today and really struggl...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Hello how do people get their breathing right I am currently on week 2 and I am so out of breath at 60 seconds my legs can carry on but my breathing is a...

Hello how do people get their breathing right I am currently on week 2 and I am ...

Katleeryan

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 Chance of a new life for me and my family after an embarrassing day at a them park I was to Big to ride and let my kids down 😔

Hi All I am 39 years of age and 5’ 6” Started the day with the morning trip to the scale 21 stone 4 pounds today was the start of something new time for...

Hi All I am 39 years of age and 5’ 6” Started the day with the morning trip to t...

SteC2910

•6 years ago

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Finished the programme with a Park Run!

Have to say the Couch to 5K programme is fantastic. My wife and I followed it religiously. Yes, there were some days when the runs were much more enjoyable...

Have to say the Couch to 5K programme is fantastic. My wife and I followed it re...

Al777

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Hi everyone, I've not posted in a while but I have been steadily working my way through the program and have surprised myself with how far I've come. Week 5...

Hi everyone, I've not posted in a while but I have been steadily working my way ...

Runnermum

•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 - Beaten by a hill :-(

Actually more like trying to scale Everest but I'll come to that in a minute 😂 After my wonderful Parkrun experience on Saturday in a fit of overexuberance I...

Actually more like trying to scale Everest but I'll come to that in a minute 😂 ...

pianoteacher

Graduate•6 years ago

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Supporting your running

I’m on W7R3, just finished it, and looking at my MapMyRun stats I’m truly astounded at my progress. Not saying this to boast but to ask a serious question: at...

I’m on W7R3, just finished it, and looking at my MapMyRun stats I’m truly astoun...

MarciePower

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6R1 - by ‘eck that was hard

Wasn’t expecting to struggle so much on this run. Feet felt like lead weights attached perhaps as it’s cooler today. BUT, slow & steady, won the day. Whoop...

Wasn’t expecting to struggle so much on this run. Feet felt like lead weights a...

Fiefiem

Graduate•6 years ago

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Going to start again

A couple weeks ago I had to stop after completing week 1 due to a resurfacing knee injury. It's healed now and I got a knee support that is supposed to help...

A couple weeks ago I had to stop after completing week 1 due to a resurfacing kn...

Pinkcustard

•6 years ago

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Week 3

Just done wk 3 run 1. Feeling fine Was worried about running 3 minutes but managed it. Wahoo!!

Just done wk 3 run 1. Feeling fine Was worried about running 3 minutes but man...

jubyduby

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Look/don't lookW5

Week 7 hell

Just a quick question for some advice please

So I never finished week 9

Cheating??

I can do it 😃

Breathing 🤔

W7R3 Channelling that angry Mutha

New runner

Help! Any advice for restarting week 5 run 3 so welcome please!

Will I get through this?!

Not ran for over 2 months

Week 1, Run 1

Phone issues

W6R2 - The Best Yet!

Trying to complete couch to 5 k

WK4 RUN 1 So disappointed

Reasons to be cheerful - part 1

W4R3 due today 😦

Hayulp! Hayulp! Back after two years

W6R2- Incomplete and so disappointed

Week 3 run 1

Week 1 Run 1 Chance of a new life for me and my family after an embarrassing day at a them park I was to Big to ride and let my kids down 😔

Finished the programme with a Park Run!

Week 6 Run 1

Week 7 Run 2 - Beaten by a hill :-(

Supporting your running

Wk6R1 - by ‘eck that was hard

Going to start again

Week 3

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