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Week 5 run 2... little surprise at the end.

So I thought that was gonna be hard, it wasn't as hard as I thought and I really enjoyed it. When I got to the cool down walk I had a little friend cheering me...

So I thought that was gonna be hard, it wasn't as hard as I thought and I really...

Kymmi123

•6 years ago

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Running like a sloth!

Just finished week7 run 2......decided to run in the big park.....was overtaken by so many proper runners who didn't seem to have lead legs....unhindered I...

Just finished week7 run 2......decided to run in the big park.....was overtaken ...

Couchpotatoni

•6 years ago

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Hi!

Hi! I’ve just recently downloaded the app having been recommended to me by a friend. Any tips for a beginner like me? I need to get fit and toned up before...

Hi! I’ve just recently downloaded the app having been recommended to me by a fri...

zainabalam24

•6 years ago

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Starting C5K again..

Hi, I did c5k at the beginning of 2017. I didn't complete it, got to about week 7 or so. Stopped as I was a few months pregnant and didn't feel comfortable...

Hi, I did c5k at the beginning of 2017. I didn't complete it, got to about week...

Aisling16

•6 years ago

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Unfortunate end to the first week.

Started week one earlier in the week. First two outings went okay. Did the third one tonight but half way pulled muscles in my calves on both legs. I completed...

Started week one earlier in the week. First two outings went okay. Did the third...

TonyZ

Graduate•6 years ago

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Breakfast. Too eat or not to eat?

I've got my first ever Parkrun on Saturday morning at 9am and am wondering how I should approach eating as it's so early.

I've got my first ever Parkrun on Saturday morning at 9am and am wondering how I...

WINERYDOG

Graduate•6 years ago

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I will be a runner 🤪

Always wanted to run . Never really got anywhere in my own . So I thought I’d give 5k app a go . Completeled 1st day today .

Always wanted to run . Never really got anywhere in my own . So I thought I’d gi...

REBECCA59

•6 years ago

46 Replies

WK 4 Run 2 tomorrow... does it get any easier?

Onto Week 4 and honestly hating it! Beginning of the program was definitely hard but manageable and even enjoyable! But it seems the further I go in the...

Onto Week 4 and honestly hating it! Beginning of the program was definitely hard...

Jen98

•6 years ago

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New route - struggled with W6 D2

Well my gorgeous 12 yo running buddy is on a school trip to France so I set out alone for a run tonight. I am very directionally challenged and decided to...

Well my gorgeous 12 yo running buddy is on a school trip to France so I set out ...

CKem

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Wk 6 run 3 tomorrow!!! Dreading it 😩

I’ve really struggled this week. Wanted to give up so many times! No idea how I’m going to manage 25 mins tomorrow. When does this become enjoyable?

I’ve really struggled this week. Wanted to give up so many times! No idea how I’...

carrielakin76

Graduate•6 years ago

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Press PLAY!

I was quite pleased with my multi-tasking this evening: dinner prepared, trainers on, music downloaded for the first time (needed distraction for W6R1!), food...

I was quite pleased with my multi-tasking this evening: dinner prepared, trainer...

MeandMam

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not run for 10 days! What to do

My last run was about 10 days ago now Week 8 run 1 - I was doing great really enjoying then life got in the way, we went away for the weekend and work has just...

My last run was about 10 days ago now Week 8 run 1 - I was doing great really en...

hels189

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 1 run 1

Done and feeling okay, but after only running for 60 secs I can’t imagine running 5K in 30 mins by the end of the program...

Done and feeling okay, but after only running for 60 secs I can’t imagine runnin...

Gomango

•6 years ago

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Not Tempting Fate...

It’s been a horrible week, all idea of exercise has gone completely out of the window as my husband has been ill & had to be rushed to hospital. Thankfully he...

It’s been a horrible week, all idea of exercise has gone completely out of the w...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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running shoes !!!

not sure my trainers are up to the job.thinking of going to local running shop ,its a bit daunting as they check your running gait on a treadmill but im sure i...

not sure my trainers are up to the job.thinking of going to local running shop ,...

Kate07

•6 years ago

7 Replies

W9R1 Struggle

Completed this run tonight. The first 15 mins were hell, my legs did not want to cooperate! Settled into it and enjoyed the second half. Any tips on getting...

Completed this run tonight. The first 15 mins were hell, my legs did not want to...

Gemima-Jam

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R3 completed. So proud!

Can not believe I have just managed to complete w6. I could not run for 30 seconds a few months back. Now I have just done 25 minutes. Was tough. If only I...

Can not believe I have just managed to complete w6. I could not run for 30 secon...

Daveyboy1984

•6 years ago

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Week 5 completed

So, a couple of weeks later than anticipated, I have completed week 5. I had a week off due to illness and then repeated week 4 last week to get back on track....

So, a couple of weeks later than anticipated, I have completed week 5. I had a w...

Cjf3267

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1

Picked what I thought was a fairly flat route, but the middle 10 mins or so was a gradual, long, slightly uphill, slog. Really struggled, but surprised that,...

Picked what I thought was a fairly flat route, but the middle 10 mins or so was ...

Scoobysghost

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Help! W3R3 disappointment😥

Just finished week 3 and so disappointed... managed to run, but shins and ankles aching like crazy - cardio wasn’t great either. Felt great after w3r2........

Just finished week 3 and so disappointed... managed to run, but shins and ankle...

ChettyAl

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Get back running again

Hi everyone any advice greatly received! I got as far as w5r1 then had to go away for most of that week for work beginning of May and have unfortunately got...

Hi everyone any advice greatly received! I got as far as w5r1 then had to go awa...

RI78

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 R2 disappointed in myself 😐

Disappointed in myself gave up half an thru my second 3 minute run my legs just could carry on my calves were in agony when walking back home I tried to push...

Disappointed in myself gave up half an thru my second 3 minute run my legs just ...

Rachael122

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Shin Splints

Hi Guys, my hubby has just completed W3R2 and has been struggling from the beginning with shin splints. He thought they may have eased off over a couple of...

Hi Guys, my hubby has just completed W3R2 and has been struggling from the begin...

AllyS

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Consolidation Run 3

I decided to begin my real journey to 5K tonight by adding a couple of minutes onto my usual 3.5K. I figured a good starting point would be to make it to 4K,...

I decided to begin my real journey to 5K tonight by adding a couple of minutes o...

Caotykim

•6 years ago

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W6 R1 Done ✅

Just back from Run 1 of Week 6. That was tough!!! But onwards and upwards. I CAN do this!

Just back from Run 1 of Week 6. That was tough!!! But onwards and upwards. I CAN...

BlondeAmbition72

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Whoops!!! What do I do now W6

Ok so I am down the gym, did my usual exercises then was setting up the treadmill for W6R1. Headphones on and Laura going blah blah blah in my ears. I had a...

Ok so I am down the gym, did my usual exercises then was setting up the treadmil...

Jonno34

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 - Better than W5R3?!

Been lurking on here for a while so thought I'd pluck up some courage and actually post something! I just finished W6R1 today, having read about how...

Been lurking on here for a while so thought I'd pluck up some courage and actual...

Becky1606

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

Week 6

Hi I am struggling with c25k, my mind gets board and wanders so it makes me want to stop also I seem to be able to run on a treadmill ok but out in the open I...

Hi I am struggling with c25k, my mind gets board and wanders so it makes me want...

Scobins

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Nearly gave up😏

Run2 wk4 .... was so hard tonight, came very close to giving up on the last 5 min run. I was tired from a very busy day at work, so that didn’t help. But to my...

Run2 wk4 .... was so hard tonight, came very close to giving up on the last 5 mi...

Sarahjb77

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Strava issues

I use strava to record distance and pace. The last 3 runs of week 6 I have done 1.5 miles according to Strava and it has recorded my run wrong. Today I ran for...

I use strava to record distance and pace. The last 3 runs of week 6 I have done ...

Sherwin85

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Week 5 run 2... little surprise at the end.

Running like a sloth!

Hi!

Starting C5K again..

Unfortunate end to the first week.

Breakfast. Too eat or not to eat?

I will be a runner 🤪

WK 4 Run 2 tomorrow... does it get any easier?

New route - struggled with W6 D2

Wk 6 run 3 tomorrow!!! Dreading it 😩

Press PLAY!

Not run for 10 days! What to do

Week 1 run 1

Not Tempting Fate...

running shoes !!!

W9R1 Struggle

W6 R3 completed. So proud!

Week 5 completed

W7R1

Help! W3R3 disappointment😥

Get back running again

W4 R2 disappointed in myself 😐

Shin Splints

Consolidation Run 3

W6 R1 Done ✅

Whoops!!! What do I do now W6

W6R1 - Better than W5R3?!

Week 6

Nearly gave up😏

Strava issues

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