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Where to re start?

Hi one and all. so ive not been able to run for the last six weeks due to a knee injury. Been given the ok to start back up but my question is where do i pick...

Hi one and all. so ive not been able to run for the last six weeks due to a kne...

Dale70

•6 years ago

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Graduated today!

It’s been a few weeks longer than 9 to get here but I’ve finally completed W9R3. Slowly lumbering round the park sweating like a big pink pig but head down and...

It’s been a few weeks longer than 9 to get here but I’ve finally completed W9R3....

Laineyhb

Graduate•6 years ago

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Michael Johnson Got Me a PB

Today I woke later than expected and the gremlins had obviously had something to do with it, as they were immediately on the case. “It’s too late to run...

Today I woke later than expected and the gremlins had obviously had something ...

Razouski

•6 years ago

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Well I never!

So I'm trying yet again to complete the transformation from Couch Potato - in the past I've always given up after a couple of weeks, or repeated Week 1 over...

So I'm trying yet again to complete the transformation from Couch Potato - in th...

lindamatey

•6 years ago

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Gym or outside

Hello, I am in week 3. Doing alright. I just have a question, any of you guys running in a gym (rather than outside)? I wonder which one is better. I prefer...

Hello, I am in week 3. Doing alright. I just have a question, any of you guys r...

Sinanhawat18

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7r3 again!!

Just can't get that 3rd 25 min run. Did it twice and now struggling to do it again. Stopping about half way. On the plus side, I have always worried about...

Just can't get that 3rd 25 min run. Did it twice and now struggling to do it ag...

DoingthebestIcan

Graduate•6 years ago

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W10R1 - First post C25K run

Guests, family and hot days meant that I went out for my first run after graduation a full week after achieving the big milestone.Feeling so good this morning...

Guests, family and hot days meant that I went out for my first run after graduat...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

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I beat the heat

I finished my third post graduation 30-minute run this morning before the heat got going, thanks to North Sea cooling haar and low cloud which spread as far...

I finished my third post graduation 30-minute run this morning before the heat g...

AlMorr

Ambassador•6 years ago

1 Reply

Tracking apps and devices

Hi All I do my running on a treadmill but would like to get some kind of app or device that counts my steps and progress. can anyone recommend one that...

Hi All I do my running on a treadmill but would like to get some kind of app or ...

darkedge

•6 years ago

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Started today!

Morning all, Started first run this morning and am super excited to get back into running! Heaven knows my butt needs it.

Morning all, Started first run this morning and am super excited to get back int...

Mishafisher

•6 years ago

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The day after a run

Man i'm in my first week and am super happy that i can actually do this program, after my runs i like to do resistance training with weights. and the combo is...

Man i'm in my first week and am super happy that i can actually do this program,...

darkedge

•6 years ago

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Wk7r2

I have repeated weeks, but this is my first "fail" to complete a run. My right knee started aching after r1, so I rested and thought I could run today, but I...

I have repeated weeks, but this is my first "fail" to complete a run. My right ...

Uppertolhurst

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

I actually did it?

Today, beautiful Cambridgeshire sunny morning I did my week 9 R 3 down the fields along the river route. I even did a little bit more in prep for the 5k I will...

Today, beautiful Cambridgeshire sunny morning I did my week 9 R 3 down the field...

Kimyeo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7r2

I’ve now completed two 25 min runs but have a sore achilles. If I rest for two days I can run but I ‘feel’ it throughout the run and it’s sore the next day....

I’ve now completed two 25 min runs but have a sore achilles. If I rest for two d...

Glen2

•6 years ago

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Did It!! W5r3

It's taken too long with having to take time off due to 2 separate ankle injuries (not running related) but today I completed w5r3!😊😊

It's taken too long with having to take time off due to 2 separate ankle injurie...

Jeaniedeans

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back on track!

Had to take a couple of weeks off due to family illness and bereavement so was a bit worried when I started again on Monday ( week 5 ). Just finished run 2 and...

Had to take a couple of weeks off due to family illness and bereavement so was a...

Mrd2001

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Is rest definitely needed between wk5 run 2 and 3

Hi all, throwing a question out there. I try to take rest days where possible but sometimes it’s not possible with my work schedule. Has anyone done run3 week...

Hi all, throwing a question out there. I try to take rest days where possible bu...

Flossyuk

Graduate•6 years ago

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Killing it!

I did it! Can’t believe I just ran for 28 minutes! 😀 strong on point and smooth all the way to the end! All before 9am, I am so proud of myself! Thanks couch...

I did it! Can’t believe I just ran for 28 minutes! 😀 strong on point and smooth...

Kroro

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Post grad W3R2

Hi all, the run this morning in Leicestershire was 5.1K in 30:21, rate was 5:51 minutes per K, so very pleased with that 😀👍. I’ve got Parkrun in Croydon on...

Hi all, the run this morning in Leicestershire was 5.1K in 30:21, rate was 5:51 ...

David_G

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Strava problems.....Grrr !

Strava decided not to record my run properly today so I have no real idea how I did. So annoying. Only the second time I've tried to use it. Just whinging,...

Strava decided not to record my run properly today so I have no real idea how I ...

JoPo48

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 hot hot hot

One to go, must get easier when it's a bit cooler surely? I felt i was melting out there this morning. Hoping Saturday is going to be more favourable for run...

One to go, must get easier when it's a bit cooler surely? I felt i was melting ...

Kkfe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Lost my mojo😭

HELP. I have completely lost my mojo. I couldn't complete week6, so just tried to do w5R1 and couldn't even manage that.😟 Question is, do I go back another...

HELP. I have completely lost my mojo. I couldn't complete week6, so just tried t...

EmmaRae1982

•6 years ago

6 Replies

W4 complete, R3 the hardest yet.

My legs felt fine after R2, not even a twinge. Just completed R3 and they're crying like wee babies. Please be easy on me week 5, I'm promise to be a good...

My legs felt fine after R2, not even a twinge. Just completed R3 and they're cry...

Gar27

Graduate•6 years ago

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All gone to pot..

I haven't gone out in over a week! Its been so very hot! I have to do evenings coz of children and it's not cool enough til gone 8pm. By then I'm wanting to...

I haven't gone out in over a week! Its been so very hot! I have to do evenings c...

RhianCos

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Running shoes

On my second week of my couch to 5 k any one recommend a good running shoe ? Being doing this on the treadmill until I get home I wonder how different it will...

On my second week of my couch to 5 k any one recommend a good running shoe ? Bei...

Dj_jp

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 5 r2 In Playa Blanca

I never considered myself to unfit as such, I go to the gym do HIIT and weight sessions and take the dog out couple of times a day normally around 40 to 60...

I never considered myself to unfit as such, I go to the gym do HIIT and weight s...

Flossyuk

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Week 5 Run 1

Completed W5R1 last night - waited for sun to drop but was still a very warm night. Pleased to get through it but the next time sounds challenging.

Completed W5R1 last night - waited for sun to drop but was still a very warm nig...

SPK1996

•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 - horrible!

So I got out there early this morning (7am) to try to beat the heat and I think that was the first run I've actually not enjoyed! It was already hot and I...

So I got out there early this morning (7am) to try to beat the heat and I think ...

southlundon

Graduate•6 years ago

23 Replies

Sweaty mess

W9R2 I have skived for a few days. Lionel Richie followed by two hours dancing in a very dark club, fuelled by shots (my teens were impressed) followed by...

W9R2 I have skived for a few days. Lionel Richie followed by two hours dancing i...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

10 Replies

W3R3 bring it on - can hardly wait until Friday!

Just had the most lovely time doing W3R2! Went out early to beat the heat and there was a cooling breeze. Even being distracted twice (dog’s recall going...

Just had the most lovely time doing W3R2! Went out early to beat the heat and th...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Where to re start?

Graduated today!

Michael Johnson Got Me a PB

Well I never!

Gym or outside

W7r3 again!!

W10R1 - First post C25K run

I beat the heat

Tracking apps and devices

Started today!

The day after a run

Wk7r2

I actually did it?

W7r2

Did It!! W5r3

Back on track!

Is rest definitely needed between wk5 run 2 and 3

Killing it!

Post grad W3R2

Strava problems.....Grrr !

Week 9 run 2 hot hot hot

Lost my mojo😭

W4 complete, R3 the hardest yet.

All gone to pot..

Running shoes

Week 5 r2 In Playa Blanca

Week 5 Run 1

Week 6 run 2 - horrible!

Sweaty mess

W3R3 bring it on - can hardly wait until Friday!

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