Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

133,421 members • 158,999 posts

All posts for May 2018

That was the last run with a walking break.....!

Well we finished week 6 run 2. Wasn't as dreadful as run 1. Was lovely and cool, no one else was on the railway line, saw deer, started raining at the end....

Well we finished week 6 run 2. Wasn't as dreadful as run 1. Was lovely and cool...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Map my run meltdown

I did w5r2 tonight which was an effort! Finished red faced and breathing heavily - that’s because (not!) I’m in the top 10% with average pace of 4.59 min/km 😂...

I did w5r2 tonight which was an effort! Finished red faced and breathing heavily...

Crittermad

Graduate•6 years ago

29 Replies

W1 R1 DONE ✅

Hard but did it. Really glad now! Thankyou all for the help 🤝

dayhayward

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Wk3 R1

Pleased with 2 x 3 min runs. A lot easier having slowed pace and easier breathing today. Feel like I'm going to complete but next run will probably come back...

Pleased with 2 x 3 min runs. A lot easier having slowed pace and easier breathin...

Adamdrew31

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Getting back into it again.

Hi all, just started back into C25K after a layoff. W1R2 tonight in the rain at the dam, was actually pleasant enough in the rain (actually find it quite...

Hi all, just started back into C25K after a layoff. W1R2 tonight in the rain at...

naedoot

•6 years ago

2 Replies

W3R3

So I’ve just completed W3R3 but it was a week since I did R2. Should I repeat anything before I move to W4 or do you think I’ll be ok? This run was hard but...

So I’ve just completed W3R3 but it was a week since I did R2. Should I repeat an...

Zippy77

•6 years ago

18 Replies

WK 1 take 2 complete 🤩

Hey peeps!! Glad to report that earlier stresses of the year behind me and have just finished week 1 again with Mr P by my side. Am sooooo glad to be back...

Hey peeps!! Glad to report that earlier stresses of the year behind me and have ...

Polly2810

Graduate•6 years ago

21 Replies

W3R1 - outside!

I'm not an attractive runner, you know the type, gently glowing after a 30 minute run. I'm more the hot sweaty quivering mess who can barely breathe and looks...

I'm not an attractive runner, you know the type, gently glowing after a 30 minut...

lollytwist

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

WK2R2 done !

Urgh was not in the mood for this today after a nasty day at work but by the 3rd 90 sec run started to think more positive. Now I’m glad I made the effort ....

Urgh was not in the mood for this today after a nasty day at work but by the 3rd...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

W2R2

I’m struggling to regulate my breathing when running I’m trying to take Laura’s tips on the pod cast. But I feel I struggle and breath really fast on the runs....

I’m struggling to regulate my breathing when running I’m trying to take Laura’s ...

BecksHR

•6 years ago

7 Replies

W1 sorted...again!

I am very happy to say that I have managed W1( round 2 of C25K after illness). I am already seeing some little improvements in my my health- oh the wonders of...

I am very happy to say that I have managed W1( round 2 of C25K after illness). I...

Elfe5

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

First run...

Not kidding anyone, I've been very fit in my time (16minute 5k less that 10 years ago), but at the age of 48 it's all gone. Just in from first run and I feel...

Not kidding anyone, I've been very fit in my time (16minute 5k less that 10 year...

GrouchoMarx48

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Slow start but getting there

Started 2 weeks ago . A slow start but it’s better than nothing I guess.. I use my treadmill rather than pound the streets . One day I hope to do a parkrun in...

Started 2 weeks ago . A slow start but it’s better than nothing I guess.. I use ...

CurlyClairbear

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Fingers crossed - back on the road again after achilles injuries

I started running 18 months ago and at the age of 65 when I discovered C25K. I’ve now graduated “three”times as I’ve had to keeping restarting the program...

I started running 18 months ago and at the age of 65 when I discovered C25K. I’v...

whibbles

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Fed up!

It's now been almost a week since my last run as I haven't been able to put weight on my foot , after it completely ballooning up and hurting so much all week...

It's now been almost a week since my last run as I haven't been able to put weig...

Lisha89

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Still going.

Still going! Just completed week six run two. I’m so pleased with myself. This run felt good and I didn’t seem to struggle too much. But I know it’s the last...

Still going! Just completed week six run two. I’m so pleased with myself. This r...

jan2563

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Battling negative messages from my brain

I'm hoping it's not just me. A lot of my life has been spent telling myself that i'm not good enough: fat, ugly, stupid, weird... Some of it has some basis in...

I'm hoping it's not just me. A lot of my life has been spent telling myself tha...

trogdelight

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

W6R2 - Blues

Today was the worst run so far, I struggled with both sets of 10 minutes but forced myself to get them done. I’m questioning whether this jogging malarkey is...

Today was the worst run so far, I struggled with both sets of 10 minutes but for...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

Week 5 run1

Decided to repeat week 4 this week after struggling and only managing to complete in full on run 3. Started week 4 again on Monday and again didn't quite...

Decided to repeat week 4 this week after struggling and only managing to complet...

Jeaniedeans

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Week 2 run 1 done

Hi I ve just completed week 2 run 1 took my dog today and was runnung on uneven ground and got cramp after the 4 th 90 second run and i carried is this the...

Hi I ve just completed week 2 run 1 took my dog today and was runnung on uneven...

antonyheaton06

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Never run in my life

For anyone out there tempted by this app or looking for encouragement I am 56 and have always been active but suffering with lower back pain have never taken...

For anyone out there tempted by this app or looking for encouragement I am 56 an...

Mogga57

•6 years ago

4 Replies

W5 R3 done today (big achievement for 68 year old!)

I joined the C25K at Week 4 having somehow managed to download the wrong app (some American thing - very similar but when I got to Week 4 and was suddenly...

I joined the C25K at Week 4 having somehow managed to download the wrong app (so...

Warpfactor4

•6 years ago

3 Replies

W7 Runs 1&2

Well completed the above runs while away having an extended bank holiday weekend. R1 was through the forest park at the camping site and was more like trail...

Well completed the above runs while away having an extended bank holiday weekend...

Lorijay

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Nervous

18st, stopped drinking, never run, eating healthy and my first run tonight...... I’m in the right frame of mind but hope this first run doesn’t put me off. Iv...

18st, stopped drinking, never run, eating healthy and my first run tonight.........

dayhayward

•6 years ago

33 Replies

Wk5 r3 - whew done ✅

I read all the encouragement being given to other runners completing wk5 run 3, decided to stop procrastinating..... Thanks for all the positivity 👍 It worked...

I read all the encouragement being given to other runners completing wk5 run 3, ...

Fiefiem

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

First Run

Well, just completed run 1 of week 1. Have to say that was quite enjoyable. I was a bit anxious that my knee wouldn't hold out but I was fine. I thought that...

Well, just completed run 1 of week 1. Have to say that was quite enjoyable. I wa...

SgtCandy

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Week 6 Run 2

After week 5 run 3 for a solid 20 minutes, I felt so physically and mentally drained and I was close to tears when finishing it. Not through pain but from...

After week 5 run 3 for a solid 20 minutes, I felt so physically and mentally dra...

rszumowski

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Why do I need my phone in my hand?

I’ve just completed week 4 (woohoo) but I’ve noticed I can’t run without my phone in my hand. I can put it in my pocket and start jogging for 30seconds and...

I’ve just completed week 4 (woohoo) but I’ve noticed I can’t run without my phon...

DC1995

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Feeling amazing!!

Just finished W3R3, makes me feel so good. I’m doing the race for life in June so I’m so determined to run the whole 5K! I know this may not be possible but...

Just finished W3R3, makes me feel so good. I’m doing the race for life in June s...

ericawhite1998

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Can I see how far I went?

How can I see how far I’ve gone and can I see it on the map?

Kmanky

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

That was the last run with a walking break.....!

Map my run meltdown

W1 R1 DONE ✅

Wk3 R1

Getting back into it again.

W3R3

WK 1 take 2 complete 🤩

W3R1 - outside!

WK2R2 done !

W2R2

W1 sorted...again!

First run...

Slow start but getting there

Fingers crossed - back on the road again after achilles injuries

Fed up!

Still going.

Battling negative messages from my brain

W6R2 - Blues

Week 5 run1

Week 2 run 1 done

Never run in my life

W5 R3 done today (big achievement for 68 year old!)

W7 Runs 1&2

Nervous

Wk5 r3 - whew done ✅

First Run

Week 6 Run 2

Why do I need my phone in my hand?

Feeling amazing!!

Can I see how far I went?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

Topics

Archive