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Week 3 done!

I’m so pleased that I’ve made it to the end of week three 👍🏻

NeverRunB4

•6 years ago

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W5R3

Today was meant to be a rest day but with a full on weekend then a week away today turned into W5R3 Trepidation at the beginning of the week was pointless. I...

Today was meant to be a rest day but with a full on weekend then a week away tod...

Judith2018

•6 years ago

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W4R1 Can’t believe I did it!

After an afternoon of trying to think of a reason not to start Week 4 (yes I know it’s Thursday!) I thought I may as well just do it. First run of 3mins a bit...

After an afternoon of trying to think of a reason not to start Week 4 (yes I kno...

Maybe58

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3r3 & scared

Just finished my w3r3 run - and it was really hard work. I managed it without stopping but it was difficult. I’m scared now to start week 4. Should I stick...

Just finished my w3r3 run - and it was really hard work. I managed it without st...

Redjacq

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk3 r2

Just done this and feel fab. Was abit naughty doing it today as did r1 last night so havnt had a rest day but I was concerned I wouldn't have got them all in...

Just done this and feel fab. Was abit naughty doing it today as did r1 last nigh...

kazzy40

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Ouch!

So I bought some New Balance 860v8's yesterday after a gait analysis, following ankle pain during week 3 run 1. The ankle pain has gone but I have new aches in...

So I bought some New Balance 860v8's yesterday after a gait analysis, following ...

oldwheezer69

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Post Grad Run & Bridge to 10K Podcast

Oooh quite enjoyed that :) running to the beat. Found it just right for me presume it gets a lot faster as you go though as I am definitely a plodder but...

Oooh quite enjoyed that :) running to the beat. Found it just right for me presu...

awaw

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

How often

Hi guys I'm starting this week could any one tell me how many times a week do we do the exercises

Hi guys I'm starting this week could any one tell me how many times a week do we...

Paulmck54

•6 years ago

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Finally, cracked Week 5 Run 3

After two attempts I finally made it. Having completed Couch twice before, the 20 minute run did not cause me great worries, but my first attempt this time...

After two attempts I finally made it. Having completed Couch twice before, the...

Duddles

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 Begins!

I decided not to post until I had completed week 1, I think I thought in my head that if I made it to week 2 then that would be an achievement and maybe I...

I decided not to post until I had completed week 1, I think I thought in my head...

RunningHappy

•6 years ago

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Chafing

I have found when running I am obliged to wear very tight (skin tight) underwear wich are rather uncomfortable to avoid my shorts irritating my penis (much...

I have found when running I am obliged to wear very tight (skin tight) underwear...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W3R1- Whoop! & Thank You

Just completed my first week 3 run and i am absolutely thrilled I managed it!!! Way back at week 1, 3 minutes running seemed laughably out of reach but by...

Just completed my first week 3 run and i am absolutely thrilled I managed it!!! ...

rubysmiles

•6 years ago

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Do you find runs on your 'lazy days'/off of work, harder?

I often expect to be more tired on 'work days' but if I run on a weekend or day off when I've lazed around all day, it's hell! I just did 5.2 and found it...

I often expect to be more tired on 'work days' but if I run on a weekend or day...

Adam657

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Help!

So I’m wanting to get fit and healthy, I run on and off but I’m really struggling! Struggling with pace, speed, music playlist, getting annoyed and feeling...

So I’m wanting to get fit and healthy, I run on and off but I’m really strugglin...

Mummy_p

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Post graduate

What happens after you’ve completed W9? Does this app tell you how to maintain or progress? Another app would be helpful.

What happens after you’ve completed W9? Does this app tell you how to maintain o...

MarciePower

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did this C25K

Back in January I started my journey, My first post was .....am I to old to do this ? I had a goal which was to complete this C25K before I turned 58 I had...

Back in January I started my journey, My first post was .....am I to old to do ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Losing weight?

Hey everyone,hope you are all enjoying the sun! I just wanted to ask those of you who have been on this for a while, if you have lost any/lot of weight? I'm...

Hey everyone,hope you are all enjoying the sun! I just wanted to ask those of yo...

Vicki34

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Saying hello

Hello everyone I have just joined I am using this app to help me train for my first 10k run in aid of teenage cancer trust

Hello everyone I have just joined I am using this app to help me train for my fi...

Gaynor1harvey

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Knee!

I am on week 4 and am starting to enjoy the run and definitely feel better - even though I still struggle up the hills! - BUT my right knee has a niggling pain...

I am on week 4 and am starting to enjoy the run and definitely feel better - eve...

Slingy68

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Doing this to help with diabetes

Week 1 done I'm doing this as just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I'm hoping to lose some weight I've cut out suger from my diet and I'm only eating...

Week 1 done I'm doing this as just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I'm h...

Hogg931

•6 years ago

9 Replies

W2R2 and my ankles are killing me !

Long whiny post sorry!! Right so second run of week 2 is done! Like the w2r1 it was a bit of a beast, and I am going really slowly! My ankles are the problem,...

Long whiny post sorry!! Right so second run of week 2 is done! Like the w2r1 it...

DebbieRogers

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Starting out

I've just been finally given a clean bill of health to start running. I went on my first run this morning and was surprised how I didn't die. I'm massively...

I've just been finally given a clean bill of health to start running. I went on ...

Passingthought

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Am I the worst runner ever?

Hi, I have never been a runner but recently a friend of mine lost her battle with mental health, so in her memory Iv signed up to a 5k to raise some money for...

Hi, I have never been a runner but recently a friend of mine lost her battle wit...

Kiracookie

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Week 2 Run 3 done...

Morning everyone... What a lovely morning to get out and run in. Sun is shining, blue skies, light wind. I love it. Just finished the last run of Week 2....

Morning everyone... What a lovely morning to get out and run in. Sun is shining,...

Hidden

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Food or not?

Hi I'm heading for the first 20min run tomorrow and just wondered what you all do re eating and drinking, do you have a little to eat earlier or nothing till...

Hi I'm heading for the first 20min run tomorrow and just wondered what you all d...

Kingtheo

Graduate•6 years ago

21 Replies

Naked for 20 minutes.....The Thing!

So today was W5R3. It was supposed to have been on Tuesday but that was a public holiday here in CZ so as nobody was working on the Tuesday then Monday evening...

So today was W5R3. It was supposed to have been on Tuesday but that was a public...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Week 4

In the bag

Fjtsherpy

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Memory foam or not?

Hi, I know I dont post often and the few times I do its a question but can I continue the trend and ask another question. I regularly run 5k (sometimes I...

Hi, I know I dont post often and the few times I do its a question but can I con...

Titch121

•6 years ago

12 Replies

W4 R3- WOW!!! (and a question for the pros)

Right, stay with me on this one, it's going to be a long post, but i'm really hoping that (like me) someone will be trawling old posts looking for a bit of a...

Right, stay with me on this one, it's going to be a long post, but i'm really ho...

MamaHogg

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Week 3 Run 2

So I missed yesterday’s scheduled Run 2 of Week 3 due to the mrs birthday and a busy day. So I’m doing it today but yet again struggling to find the motivation...

So I missed yesterday’s scheduled Run 2 of Week 3 due to the mrs birthday and a ...

Matt__

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Week 3 done!

W5R3

W4R1 Can’t believe I did it!

W3r3 & scared

Wk3 r2

Ouch!

First Post Grad Run & Bridge to 10K Podcast

How often

Finally, cracked Week 5 Run 3

Week 2 Begins!

Chafing

W3R1- Whoop! & Thank You

Do you find runs on your 'lazy days'/off of work, harder?

Help!

Post graduate

I did this C25K

Losing weight?

Saying hello

Knee!

Doing this to help with diabetes

W2R2 and my ankles are killing me !

Starting out

Am I the worst runner ever?

Week 2 Run 3 done...

Food or not?

Naked for 20 minutes.....The Thing!

Week 4

Memory foam or not?

W4 R3- WOW!!! (and a question for the pros)

Week 3 Run 2

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