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Couch to 5K

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Run 1 week 1

Need to get fit again and lose weight so I've decided to do the couch to 5k training program. I used to be a competitive runner and I've run the London...

Need to get fit again and lose weight so I've decided to do the couch to 5k trai...

AndyJohn

•6 years ago

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W5 R1 - can't believe I'm doing it!

I know it is early in the program and I have (much) bigger runs to tackle this week, but I actually forgot I was running during one 5 minute run yesterday - I...

I know it is early in the program and I have (much) bigger runs to tackle this w...

M5Buff5

•6 years ago

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And that’s week 4 done!

Off I went at 5am to do the last run in week 4. I was a little tired, but limited time today and wanted to get it done. Very pleased to say there were no...

Off I went at 5am to do the last run in week 4. I was a little tired, but limite...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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W7R2 - Run with a son

Happy belated Father’s Day to all the daddy runners and the mummies who do both jobs! Just as an opener - my youngest son gave me he coolest present today (see...

Happy belated Father’s Day to all the daddy runners and the mummies who do both ...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2

I have not run ever probably not since high school so needed to boost my weight loss with some exercise and decided to give couch to 5k a try! I’m almost...

I have not run ever probably not since high school so needed to boost my weight ...

Andreak70

•6 years ago

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W4R3

Week 4 completed, so happy to be progressing so well. My daughter didn’t complete all the runs spent time walking then having to use her energy to run quick to...

Week 4 completed, so happy to be progressing so well. My daughter didn’t complet...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hello

I just came across the app and joined HU. I feel like I need some support in getting off the couch and putting my running shoes back on. I used to run a...

I just came across the app and joined HU. I feel like I need some support in ge...

BoxSet

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 is done ✅

Race for life 5k next month!🏃🏻‍♀️

Bukovina

•6 years ago

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W9R2

Harder run today with hills but I got round the route in same time. About half way I realised that my legs were just cruising along but upper half seemed to be...

Harder run today with hills but I got round the route in same time. About half w...

Maybe58

Graduate•6 years ago

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Cheeky post run snack

W4R1. My post run snack was not a yoghurt or piece of fruit but a giant slab of cheese and crackers. Chuckled to myself as I ate it. Take that week four, I...

W4R1. My post run snack was not a yoghurt or piece of fruit but a giant slab of...

Flowell

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3... “The One With The Roast Dinner At The Finish Line”

Ahhhhh when you plan a point to point route that finishes at the parents’ house and a roast dinner waiting for you when you collapse in the front door....!...

Ahhhhh when you plan a point to point route that finishes at the parents’ house ...

AlphaExecDave

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run in memory of Dad

First fathers' day without my Dad. He died in January from pneumonia having suffered a severe spinal injury in November and fighting for 3 months as a...

First fathers' day without my Dad. He died in January from pneumonia having suf...

trogdelight

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 done...Tips for w3? (Forum newbie!)

Hi! So I'm slow joining the forum, I've completed the first two weeks of this app and am looking for advice for week 3. I have looked ahead and have seen the...

Hi! So I'm slow joining the forum, I've completed the first two weeks of this ap...

MissKitty24

•6 years ago

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Posture and breathing

I can't catch my breath. It's as if my efforts don't contain oxygen but I wonder if my posture makes a difference? I'm round shouldered and hoping running...

I can't catch my breath. It's as if my efforts don't contain oxygen but I wonder...

Ladytattyhead

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Help me

How should I start because I don't know how to

Slugboy

•6 years ago

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Help me

How should I start because I don't know how to

Slugboy

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 is odd...

In week 5 you do 3 different runs- a 3x 5mins ( total 15 mins) ; a 2 x 8 mins ( total 16mins) and then it goes to a 20 minute run? But Week 6 Run 1 is a 5,...

In week 5 you do 3 different runs- a 3x 5mins ( total 15 mins) ; a 2 x 8 mins (...

cal1971

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6

Second run done. my daughter ran with me today it was nice to have her support.😁

Second run done. my daughter ran with me today it was nice to have her support....

Jennypenny2

•6 years ago

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W9R3 . . . . . . Done, done & done!

Well, nothing more to say other than . . . . . . . YIPPEEEEEEEE! Didn't know if I was going to get through this evening run. After walking absolute miles...

Well, nothing more to say other than . . . . . . . YIPPEEEEEEEE! Didn't know if...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knee pain

Hi all. So I have just completed w2r3 and my knee is absolutely killing me! I did r2 on Tuesday which is when the pain started so I left r3 until this evening...

Hi all. So I have just completed w2r3 and my knee is absolutely killing me! I di...

Ally_AEA

•6 years ago

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Finally completed week 7!!

After an awful week with suspected food poisoning and then sore calf muscles and pain in my knee (Think I strained something during a class at the gym) I've...

After an awful week with suspected food poisoning and then sore calf muscles and...

Kat_Mc12

•6 years ago

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W3r2

Phewww... First run on wet sand! It was harder because of the wind but in the end I feel so much better than on my usual route. I think I'll try to go there...

Phewww... First run on wet sand! It was harder because of the wind but in the en...

Natlec82

•6 years ago

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Shivers

Really ignorant question, I’m new to this fitness game! I’m now on W4R2. The last few runs I have been really shivery cold for an hour or two after running....

Really ignorant question, I’m new to this fitness game! I’m now on W4R2. The las...

ToryJa

•6 years ago

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W9R1 - hmmmm jinxed by that @sallenson fellow...

Horrible run, horrible weather, horribly slow speed, horrible legs..... After feeling so pleased with myself managing 3 runs in Spain and 1 on the mean streets...

Horrible run, horrible weather, horribly slow speed, horrible legs..... After fe...

Katwpg

•6 years ago

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Week 7 running in lycra

To celebrate the occasion of week 7 I’ve gone and bout myself a pair of Nike Lycra running shorts. Give me a little freedom and I want all the attention....

To celebrate the occasion of week 7 I’ve gone and bout myself a pair of Nike Lyc...

Running59

•6 years ago

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Plantar Fasciitis

I'm thinking that's what this horrid heal pain is. I've been told about using a ball to loosen up the ligament. Going to the GP on Tuesday. Limping but...

I'm thinking that's what this horrid heal pain is. I've been told about using a ...

Sarahsnail

•6 years ago

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The kick up the ass I needed!!!

Hi, I watched my husband run his first half marathon today after starting the couch to 5k in January. I have decided to give it ago and found this app and...

Hi, I watched my husband run his first half marathon today after starting the co...

HelenAR

•6 years ago

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Holiday

Just done Week 5 run 3, so very pleased with myself. Been trying to do couch to 5k for years but always give up at week 6 because of bad knees. This time I...

Just done Week 5 run 3, so very pleased with myself. Been trying to do couch to...

Cambia1

•6 years ago

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W5r3 can I do this. Really!!!

Just ran w5 run 2 and physically manage but am dreading how I'll mentally do 20 minutes. Have been reading the post and am inspired. I k ow I should believe in...

Just ran w5 run 2 and physically manage but am dreading how I'll mentally do 20 ...

cashdd

Graduate•6 years ago

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Huge Apologies... Snails must taste good:)

Just a quick apology for the lack of replies to all your posts and awesome achievements...and for the lateness of the awarding of any GRADUATE Badges! I had...

Just a quick apology for the lack of replies to all your posts and awesome achie...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Run 1 week 1

W5 R1 - can't believe I'm doing it!

And that’s week 4 done!

W7R2 - Run with a son

W2R2

W4R3

Hello

W9R3 is done ✅

W9R2

Cheeky post run snack

W1R3... “The One With The Roast Dinner At The Finish Line”

Run in memory of Dad

W2 done...Tips for w3? (Forum newbie!)

Posture and breathing

Help me

Help me

Week 5 Run 3 is odd...

Week 6

W9R3 . . . . . . Done, done & done!

Knee pain

Finally completed week 7!!

W3r2

Shivers

W9R1 - hmmmm jinxed by that @sallenson fellow...

Week 7 running in lycra

Plantar Fasciitis

The kick up the ass I needed!!!

Holiday

W5r3 can I do this. Really!!!

Huge Apologies... Snails must taste good:)

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