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Does treadmill count?

Hi, I’m just wondering if the treadmill counts for this? Set a fast walking pace on the machine & kept switching to a fast run for the intervals mentioned?...

Hi, I’m just wondering if the treadmill counts for this? Set a fast walking pa...

sb12lek

•6 years ago

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Ban is lifted ...I'm back running

It's so good to be back out there ...Knee has recovered fully ...But my fitness has suffered terribly ..I went to the loch today just to see how I would get on...

It's so good to be back out there ...Knee has recovered fully ...But my fitness ...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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It. Is. Just. Too. Hot 😫

I made myself get out the door at 6.30am because I talked myself out of it last night ~ because it was just too hot 🌞💦 Well guess what, it was still too hot...

I made myself get out the door at 6.30am because I talked myself out of it last ...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

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John Bingham

For all of you who like me discovered running late in life, and might feel apprehensive about starting, and continuing, I just found on the internet a very...

For all of you who like me discovered running late in life, and might feel appre...

GeorgiosA

Graduate•6 years ago

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Another one for you

All of you heroes running in this heat. I know how this one feels!

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 9, Run 3: I AM A GRADUATE!

I HAVE DONE IT! I'm slightly delayed, but I am a GRADUATE :D. I went back to the no-aircon gym this morning before work (meant getting up at 6am.. I have...

I HAVE DONE IT! I'm slightly delayed, but I am a GRADUATE :D. I went back to t...

Becky1606

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6R3 Fail

Disappointed today. I failed to complete Wk6 R3😔, my normal time after work but the scottish heat got to me today and after 15 mins I gave up. Just a wee...

Disappointed today. I failed to complete Wk6 R3😔, my normal time after work but...

Shirz156

•6 years ago

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Day 1

Just done my 1st couch to 5k. Feeling positive to keep going now 👍🏻😃

Run1980

Graduate•6 years ago

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Good Health

Well it seems Cto5k is having a really good effect on my health already, although running (very, very, slowly) 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ and only at wk7 rn2, it has brought...

Well it seems Cto5k is having a really good effect on my health already, althoug...

cazzam16

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

advice please

I plan to do the 3rd run of week 6 tonight but 3 things are making me stall. 1. It’s still quite warm 2. My running partner is on holiday 3. Run 2 was tough...

I plan to do the 3rd run of week 6 tonight but 3 things are making me stall. 1...

LdeP

•6 years ago

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Nearly there

Dear Chums Tomorrow morning I will run W9R3. Go me. It’s been FAB. I’ve timed the whole thing so I can run Parkrun on Saturday morning. However, I’m a bit...

Dear Chums Tomorrow morning I will run W9R3. Go me. It’s been FAB. I’ve timed th...

Boolee

•6 years ago

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Tough one

OMG that was tough W4R2. The last 5min run was awful. My rythm had gone, breathing was all over the place. Really struggled. Slowed everything down and felt...

OMG that was tough W4R2. The last 5min run was awful. My rythm had gone, breathi...

pfozzie7

•6 years ago

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W8R1

Yippee, so pleased to have completed this run. I had to overcome technical issues as my app had paused. I was wandering why I had not heard Jo‘s encouraging...

Yippee, so pleased to have completed this run. I had to overcome technical issue...

HappyNoodle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Is there a health unlocked app or only the website?

Just asking 😁

Jamsandwich

Graduate•6 years ago

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Another struggle

This morning was a struggle again following on from Saturday’s run. Saturday was legs and general tiredness. Today Out of breath after 5 mins and felt like not...

This morning was a struggle again following on from Saturday’s run. Saturday was...

GG63

Graduate•6 years ago

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What's accurate treadmill or GPS/pedometer tracker on phone?

I am in consolidation runs at 5k and find myself in Ethiopia, not safe to run outside so I use treadmill but still have my phone attached. I key in 5k into...

I am in consolidation runs at 5k and find myself in Ethiopia, not safe to run ou...

Jamsandwich

Graduate•6 years ago

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The final run... :O

I can't believe that I'll be doing my last run tonight! Unfortunately, I have a flight early on Friday and will be travelling for most of the day so I'll be...

I can't believe that I'll be doing my last run tonight! Unfortunately, I have a ...

Warb81

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hooray

Week 8 done

Funk

•6 years ago

1 Reply

First day

Me and the wife have finally got off of the couch and starters this Today I am 41 on my wife is 39 we have finally got off of the couch and started today we...

Me and the wife have finally got off of the couch and starters this Today I am 4...

Rolo41

•6 years ago

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W7r2 done ✅

Ok it’s done but I need to learn how pace myself better. Starting out was to fast. But I’m sure I’ll figure it out sooner or later

Ok it’s done but I need to learn how pace myself better. Starting out was to fa...

cheeseheads

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Week 5 nailed

I have just done W5R3. I have never at any time in my adult life run for 20 minutes. I set off thinking I might manage 10 minutes then walk a couple then run...

I have just done W5R3. I have never at any time in my adult life run for 20 minu...

Trisha56

•6 years ago

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W6R2 tonight and it’s going well....

It’s a month since I posted but I’ve found the programme quite addictive and I’ve seen so much wildlife running along the canal near where I live. I’ve got...

It’s a month since I posted but I’ve found the programme quite addictive and I’v...

Bestf00tf0rward

•6 years ago

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W6r3 completed

After the joy of running 20 minutes at the end of week 5, I've found the first two runs of week 6 frustrating, having to run for shorter intervals with walks....

After the joy of running 20 minutes at the end of week 5, I've found the first t...

Flyingred

Graduate•6 years ago

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I maybe getting the hang of this...shhh🤫

Just done my 2nd (and hottest overall) run of the week and I’m proud to say I now seem (finally) to be getting faster. Even in the heat (maybe it’s the shorts...

Just done my 2nd (and hottest overall) run of the week and I’m proud to say I no...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

13 Replies

Obsessed with running ?

Had a great W8R3 this morning . Off on holiday tomorrow - going to take my running gear with me hoping to get at least a couple of runs in . I feel I'm just...

Had a great W8R3 this morning . Off on holiday tomorrow - going to take my runni...

lexiemcd

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

Fatigued??

Hi folks, just completed W4R3 (hurray!) this morning - and was buzzing and full of energy getting ready for work... and then I completely crashed!! Not just...

Hi folks, just completed W4R3 (hurray!) this morning - and was buzzing and full ...

katjo

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Week 5 Run 2 done! Encouraging if you’re just starting your journey...

I continue to be amazed at how I progress each week - starting today’s run I thought ‘I only just managed the 5 minute runs, how will I run for 8?!’, but I did...

I continue to be amazed at how I progress each week - starting today’s run I tho...

KayBee1000

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5 run 3 .. help

I need some advice.. I’ve tried to do wk5 run 3 twice now and I can only manage 15 mins! Do I need to repeat the full week or just keep trying to do it? Thanks...

I need some advice.. I’ve tried to do wk5 run 3 twice now and I can only manage ...

Stubbo

•6 years ago

18 Replies

My first cheer!

W4R1 last night. A lady i passed by, walking her dog said "good on you!" And i was so touched i nearly cried! And i actually got through the whole podcast!...

W4R1 last night. A lady i passed by, walking her dog said "good on you!" And i w...

Mayanow

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

have finally decided after much nagging to get up and do it! Not sure that choosing the hottest week of the year was the best idea but there you...

have finally decided after much nagging to get up and do it! Not sure that choos...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Does treadmill count?

Ban is lifted ...I'm back running

It. Is. Just. Too. Hot 😫

John Bingham

Another one for you

Week 9, Run 3: I AM A GRADUATE!

Wk6R3 Fail

Day 1

Good Health

advice please

Nearly there

Tough one

W8R1

Is there a health unlocked app or only the website?

Another struggle

What's accurate treadmill or GPS/pedometer tracker on phone?

The final run... :O

Hooray

First day

W7r2 done ✅

Week 5 nailed

W6R2 tonight and it’s going well....

W6r3 completed

I maybe getting the hang of this...shhh🤫

Obsessed with running ?

Fatigued??

Week 5 Run 2 done! Encouraging if you’re just starting your journey...

Wk5 run 3 .. help

My first cheer!

Week 1 Run 1

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