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Couch to 5K

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Dumb questions

This is probably a stupid question. I usually have water with me when I’m on the treadmill. Do you run without it outside, how does that work. I’m so parched....

This is probably a stupid question. I usually have water with me when I’m on the...

Thriftyvickie

Graduate•6 years ago

13 Replies

I am 65, overweight and haven't run for many years. My knees are hurting after week 1. Is this normal

My knees are hurting and the muscles around them - will this ease in time

Krunch0910

•6 years ago

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Tech help needed!

So, lots of you say how listening to podcasts, desert Island discs, music etc helps with distracting you. How do I get to play a recording of my choice and...

So, lots of you say how listening to podcasts, desert Island discs, music etc he...

Marvo69

Graduate•6 years ago

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Giving it a shot!

Over indulged all weekend in the nice weather! Far to much junk food and the odd cider celebrating my grandsons first birthday so tonight’s run should be...

Over indulged all weekend in the nice weather! Far to much junk food and the odd...

Jhill66

•6 years ago

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So happy!

Hi, I’m almost 20 and I started the Couch to 5K plan 3 weeks ago, I’ve tried many times before but this time I’m sooo determined. It’s amazing how good this...

Hi, I’m almost 20 and I started the Couch to 5K plan 3 weeks ago, I’ve tried ma...

ericawhite1998

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Mental block W5R3

I Can’t complete this run. I keep going back to the earlier week 5 runs but 20 minutes is too long. Help!

I Can’t complete this run. I keep going back to the earlier week 5 runs but 20 m...

ChunterS

•6 years ago

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W2r1

Had a busy week last week so long gap between week 1 and week 2 - but managed 5/6 run bursts even though I am 18 stone and very unfit! Feel a bit like I can’t...

Had a busy week last week so long gap between week 1 and week 2 - but managed 5/...

benningtonswift

•6 years ago

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W4R2 - sudden sharp calf pain. Gutted. Any tips?

Hi everyone. I've been lurking for a while and loving all the advice. This morning I was having a great run along the canal (scorcher!) when suddenly the back...

Hi everyone. I've been lurking for a while and loving all the advice. This morni...

turnerbird

Graduate•6 years ago

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Piriformis syndrome

Anyone else had this and can give advice to speed recovery up? I did my last run of week two on friday and felt pain in my lower back. I am running a bit...

Anyone else had this and can give advice to speed recovery up? I did my last ru...

ianlawton

•6 years ago

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W6R1 phew what a scorcher!

Well I went out at 8.30am thinking I’d be cool enough...wrong! I managed the run but strangely found the last 5 minute run harder than the 20 minute run at...

Well I went out at 8.30am thinking I’d be cool enough...wrong! I managed the ru...

Flipper0609

Graduate•6 years ago

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Had to reset my phone - does it matter?

Hi I've had to reset my rubbish phone twice which has meant I've lost my record of all the runs I've completed. I've just picked up where I left off in the...

Hi I've had to reset my rubbish phone twice which has meant I've lost my record ...

Anitacstrong

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 done! Undecided about how glad I am about that.

Hot day today. Mark it in your diary folks...a bank holiday without rain. So I got up really early to get my final week 4 run done before the heat of the...

Hot day today. Mark it in your diary folks...a bank holiday without rain. So I...

Marvo69

Graduate•6 years ago

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Podcasts over music

I’ve just completed W6R2, and found that pretty early on I got really bored with music, and it wasn’t distracting me enough - so I’ve started to listen to...

I’ve just completed W6R2, and found that pretty early on I got really bored with...

KittyKat89

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Just started

After too many excuses I completed week 1 r1 this morning. Being able to run 5k doesn't seem possible at the moment...45 and very unfit....

After too many excuses I completed week 1 r1 this morning. Being able to run 5k ...

Don73

•6 years ago

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W3, run 2

Went out early before gets too warm, felt it not too bad, the 3mins is ok knowing I have 3mins to recover. Slight twinge in back but think that gardening...

Went out early before gets too warm, felt it not too bad, the 3mins is ok knowin...

SuMorr73

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W5r3? Completed it mate

W5r3? No sweat ... ok a lot of sweat 😂 Just done the dreaded 20 minute run this morning and feeling great. Considering a few weeks ago I could barely do the...

W5r3? No sweat ... ok a lot of sweat 😂 Just done the dreaded 20 minute run thi...

gwrunner18

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Shin Splints

Been doing C25K for four weeks now and occasionally suffering from shin splints. The app mentions stitches but never shin splints, any suggestions on how to...

Been doing C25K for four weeks now and occasionally suffering from shin splints....

billymclennan

•6 years ago

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Fat lad at the back

Started C25K 4 weeks ago and starting to enjoy this never done anything like this before but at 52 I need to lose weight as planning for retirement in a few...

Started C25K 4 weeks ago and starting to enjoy this never done anything like thi...

billymclennan

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Advice please

I’ve not run since sept but been lots of walking. Should I restart c25k or start at a later week? Thank you lovely ppl.

I’ve not run since sept but been lots of walking. Should I restart c25k or sta...

loubeelou76

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W5R3 - done!

Well I never! 20 minutes. Non stop. In the bag! I am more than a little chuffed. Today, as well as the lovely Jo Whiley pushing me along I had Kirsty Young and...

Well I never! 20 minutes. Non stop. In the bag! I am more than a little chuffed....

wyersmith

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

Calves

Well here I am again embarking on the C25K again for the third time in a year, this time with another daughter (why they couldn't start together I do not know....

Well here I am again embarking on the C25K again for the third time in a year, t...

MsFickle

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Still alive

Wk3 first run Im running around the grave yard next to my house which is peaceful to say the least ! 23 degrees at 9.30 I’m really enjoying the app, tried a...

Wk3 first run Im running around the grave yard next to my house which is peacefu...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

4 Replies

W5R1 plague of greenfly

Tried to avoid the heat today so went out earlier - running buddy back from holiday too. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ It was ok to be fair - 2nd run needed a bit of a push...

Tried to avoid the heat today so went out earlier - running buddy back from holi...

Crittermad

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Too hot

Help. Running WK7r2 but struggling in the heat. Any advise welcomed

Kerryf

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Post run routine

Just finished my first ever 'run'! Wk1R1 - does anyone have a post-cool down routine?

Just finished my first ever 'run'! Wk1R1 - does anyone have a post-cool down rou...

cchayward

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Day 1....

Just completed first run. Went round local park and was encouraged to notice 3 other people doing the walk/run thing. Not completely knackered, but knees are...

Just completed first run. Went round local park and was encouraged to notice 3 o...

Scoobysghost

•6 years ago

3 Replies

The Longest Week but Wk6 done

This really has been a long week, 8 or 9 days to complete week 6, but I completed it this morning. I honestly can put my hand on my heart and say I may have...

This really has been a long week, 8 or 9 days to complete week 6, but I complete...

Jullaly

Graduate•6 years ago

64 Replies

T-shirts

When I'm huffing and puffing and jiggling my way about, I often say I want a badge to tell the people what I am achieving. Which got me thinking, is there any...

When I'm huffing and puffing and jiggling my way about, I often say I want a bad...

ChocolateMurren

•6 years ago

3 Replies

It's a love/hate thing

Just completed w6r2, found myself desperately wishing to hear Sarah telling me I had 1 minute left. The sun was shining and I went off my planned route to...

Just completed w6r2, found myself desperately wishing to hear Sarah telling me I...

Gilliano666

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Struggling with week 4 couch to 5k

Massively struggling with week, I can manage the 1st 2 runs ok, but after that my calf muscle really tense and I struggle to carry on. Any advice please?!

Massively struggling with week, I can manage the 1st 2 runs ok, but after that m...

Captainfussy

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Dumb questions

I am 65, overweight and haven't run for many years. My knees are hurting after week 1. Is this normal

Tech help needed!

Giving it a shot!

So happy!

Mental block W5R3

W2r1

W4R2 - sudden sharp calf pain. Gutted. Any tips?

Piriformis syndrome

W6R1 phew what a scorcher!

Had to reset my phone - does it matter?

W4 done! Undecided about how glad I am about that.

Podcasts over music

Just started

W3, run 2

W5r3? Completed it mate

Shin Splints

Fat lad at the back

Advice please

W5R3 - done!

Calves

Still alive

W5R1 plague of greenfly

Too hot

Post run routine

Day 1....

The Longest Week but Wk6 done

T-shirts

It's a love/hate thing

Struggling with week 4 couch to 5k

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