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Couch to 5K

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First run - Couch25k

My first run in a long time having previously used this app to start running now trying to use it to get back into running. Older & and bigger and found the...

My first run in a long time having previously used this app to start running now...

Mercbaby

•6 years ago

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First run

Just done my first couch to 5k session on the treadmill and did 2 miles....feel really proud and very unfit all in one 👎🏻

Just done my first couch to 5k session on the treadmill and did 2 miles....feel ...

Tom-smalley

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

Just did my run and got covered in thunder flies! Not a good look! Second run after a fortnight off due to a kidney infection, legs are a bit sore but I won’t...

Just did my run and got covered in thunder flies! Not a good look! Second run af...

sean123456

•6 years ago

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Newby

1st run of week 1. Not easy ...hoping I can feel motivated to stick with it

Hutster

•6 years ago

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W6 R3 - I am a ‘runner’! 😁😁

Just got back from R3 W6 and as Laura has just told me I can now call myself a runner 😁😁. I am in awe of what I have achieved, running for 25 mins in this...

Just got back from R3 W6 and as Laura has just told me I can now call myself a r...

BlondeAmbition72

Graduate•6 years ago

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Good running gone bad!

So..still struggling thru week 8..just abandoned run..did a bit..stopped ..tried to start again..useless!.. This is my second incomplete session..it is...

So..still struggling thru week 8..just abandoned run..did a bit..stopped ..tried...

Sofabunny

•6 years ago

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Really???? 🙄

Just completed run 1 of week 6, only covered 3k?? Will I ever reach 5 do you think?

Just completed run 1 of week 6, only covered 3k?? Will I ever reach 5 do you thi...

ShazAsh

•6 years ago

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Scorcher!!

So - after much dithering and arguing with myself around soaring temperatures and busy days at work - I finally managed to persuade myself that my next...

So - after much dithering and arguing with myself around soaring temperatures an...

Penelopesimmons

Graduate•6 years ago

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Achey knees of a fat man.

Just completed w3 r3, and my knees are aching. Admittedly, I'm a porker, weighing in at around 17 and a half to eighteen stone, but I feel so much better for...

Just completed w3 r3, and my knees are aching. Admittedly, I'm a porker, weighin...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Great tunes helped W6R3!

I braved the heat this evening, walked up through the shady next-door nature reserve and ran round the village following the shade. Half way through, ‘Mama do...

I braved the heat this evening, walked up through the shady next-door nature res...

MeandMam

Graduate•6 years ago

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Snow in New Zealand

Just been listening to New Zealand Radio, there is apparently a lot of snow there, especially on the South Island round about the Dunedin area, just wondering...

Just been listening to New Zealand Radio, there is apparently a lot of snow ther...

AlMorr

Ambassador•6 years ago

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Oh dear failed

WK9R1 and only managed to run for 15 mins, I felt dizzy so turned and walked back home. So disappointed 😢. Still feel a bit shaky so I think I was right to...

WK9R1 and only managed to run for 15 mins, I felt dizzy so turned and walked bac...

Manushi

Graduate•6 years ago

18 Replies

Late one tonight

Gonna be a late one tonight as far too warm to be going out yet. What some lovely weather though...top off all week I reckon 😜

Gonna be a late one tonight as far too warm to be going out yet. What some lovel...

Polly2810

Graduate•6 years ago

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Beginner beginning

Doing Run 1 this evening. Bit scared but also excited. Really want to do this.

Doing Run 1 this evening. Bit scared but also excited. Really want to do this. ...

Julesbilly

•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 1 had to do early!! 😀

Well done 7:1 run tonight couldnt do it tomorrow! Had a great run starting to feel strong! 25 minutes running covered 2.6 miles!! 👍👍 looking good for...

Well done 7:1 run tonight couldnt do it tomorrow! Had a great run starting to fe...

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

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W4 R1 - now I understand the programme!

I’m cautiously amazed that I have got this far. Don’t want to tempt fate but maybe, just maybe, I can make it and call myself a runner. 10 runs! 17 to go....

I’m cautiously amazed that I have got this far. Don’t want to tempt fate but may...

Robert_IS_a_Runner

Graduate•6 years ago

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A sweaty start!

Just completed my first run and feeling fab, if a little hot! I play rugby so short runs are not too difficult, but never run a full 5k in my life so building...

Just completed my first run and feeling fab, if a little hot! I play rugby so sh...

Oonagh071

•6 years ago

5 Replies

What does a day's rest between runs mean?

Hello, I'm about to embark on Week 5. When Sarah Millican tells me to be sure to rest for a day between runs, does that mean leave 24 hours as in, Sunday...

Hello, I'm about to embark on Week 5. When Sarah Millican tells me to be sure to...

SPrunning

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1 First time on a treadmill!

On holiday this week and was determined to keep to the program so sourced the gym out today and a fellow hotel guest showed me the basics and off I went! But...

On holiday this week and was determined to keep to the program so sourced the gy...

DellyB

•6 years ago

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W6R1

Goodness me that was harder than I thought it was going to be! After completing W5R3 I looked at this week's schedule and thought 'PAH!', I laugh at your W6,...

Goodness me that was harder than I thought it was going to be! After completing ...

RunMattRun

•6 years ago

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WK2R1

Did not realise just extra added 30 seconds in week 2 was more difficult then I thought, but successfully completed it yaeeeeee! and pleased with myself. It...

Did not realise just extra added 30 seconds in week 2 was more difficult then I ...

Sonig

•6 years ago

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Mad dogs and Englishmen?

Debating going out this evening. Roasty, toasty out there. May leave it till 7:30 and take it slowly. 🏃‍♀️

Debating going out this evening. Roasty, toasty out there. May leave it till 7:3...

Katiepops

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Evening everyone!!

Hi all!! I’ve posted a couple of times before and the support from you guys is brilliant. So I’ve been having trouble with my right knee - aching on the...

Hi all!! I’ve posted a couple of times before and the support from you guys is ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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5k at last!!!

It’s been a month since I completed the Couch to 5k app and I’ve just run 5k for the first time! I spent three weeks consolidating the 3x30min runs and then...

It’s been a month since I completed the Couch to 5k app and I’ve just run 5k for...

jimmers

•6 years ago

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W9R3 Graduated 🎉🎉

Omg, can’t believe I am writing this but I have just finished my W9R3 💪 It was hot and tough and I wanted I give up at so many points but I didn’t, I kept...

Omg, can’t believe I am writing this but I have just finished my W9R3 💪 It was ...

Gemima-Jam

Graduate•6 years ago

13 Replies

Update ban on running for me😢😢

Good afternoon ...Just thought I'd update on my IC progress ..Went to the doctors today ...He has said I have torn ligament/tendon in my leg no running for at...

Good afternoon ...Just thought I'd update on my IC progress ..Went to the doctor...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

34 Replies

Week 2 done!

I have completed week 2 great !!!! now looking forward to week 3 as I have never run more than a 100 metres before & being retired I'm really pleased with what...

I have completed week 2 great !!!! now looking forward to week 3 as I have never...

Onlycar

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Calling Retro Runners - Ska and Two Tone Toons...

Hi all, Well after a little break from compiling playlists, I’m back to request your help on compiling the essential two tone and ska playlist. So far I’ve...

Hi all, Well after a little break from compiling playlists, I’m back to request ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Hip Pain

Hi, I've completed w7r3 today, but for the last week I've had awful pain in my hips, at some points during the runs, I've thought I would have to stop. I've...

Hi, I've completed w7r3 today, but for the last week I've had awful pain in my ...

MKE1968

•6 years ago

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30 mins !

I've joined the 30 minuters ! Was officially r1w8 (28 mins) but I felt ok and thought I can do two more, so I did. Just going to keep repeating it now and...

I've joined the 30 minuters ! Was officially r1w8 (28 mins) but I felt ok and t...

Ja54

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

First run - Couch25k

First run

Week 5 Run 2

Newby

W6 R3 - I am a ‘runner’! 😁😁

Good running gone bad!

Really???? 🙄

Scorcher!!

Achey knees of a fat man.

Great tunes helped W6R3!

Snow in New Zealand

Oh dear failed

Late one tonight

Beginner beginning

Week 7 run 1 had to do early!! 😀

W4 R1 - now I understand the programme!

A sweaty start!

What does a day's rest between runs mean?

W8R1 First time on a treadmill!

W6R1

WK2R1

Mad dogs and Englishmen?

Evening everyone!!

5k at last!!!

W9R3 Graduated 🎉🎉

Update ban on running for me😢😢

Week 2 done!

Calling Retro Runners - Ska and Two Tone Toons...

Hip Pain

30 mins !

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