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W9r1

Nearly there! 4km in 30 mins- I am a little disheartened that it was not a full 5k. BUT 8 weeks ago each 60 second interval felt never ending. Now I long for...

Nearly there! 4km in 30 mins- I am a little disheartened that it was not a full ...

Yepyep

•6 years ago

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Yaaaaaay I did my first Run!

Feeeeeeling good! Done it and I know it’s only the first one but proud as! Only thing that I was abit weird about was when I ran past people lol Also my...

Feeeeeeling good! Done it and I know it’s only the first one but proud as! Only ...

SamanthaClare92

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Treadmill or run outside?

Which is the most beneficial?

Jamsandwich

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2- I’ve just run 8 minutes in a row- TWICE!!

I cannot believe I’ve just run 8 minutes - TWICE!! I’m not sure about the 20 minute run to finish the week off though!!😳😳😳

I cannot believe I’ve just run 8 minutes - TWICE!! I’m not sure about the 20 mi...

Run_Forest

•6 years ago

32 Replies

Week 8, Run 3. DEMOLISHED!

Wow! I’m nearly there! Just did a 10pm run for my final session of week 8. It’s really blowing my mind that 8 weeks ago I couldn’t run for 60 seconds without...

Wow! I’m nearly there! Just did a 10pm run for my final session of week 8. It’s ...

Warb81

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

W2R2

Another one under the belt! I was actually looking forward to the run....I must be mad :) Having a fitness tracker really helps as I'm always looking forward...

Another one under the belt! I was actually looking forward to the run....I must ...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

W8R1

Been away for work. Almost took my running shoes but knew there wouldn't be time for running, so did a run this evening once I got back. Strava must not be...

Been away for work. Almost took my running shoes but knew there wouldn't be time...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

I’ve done it

I can’t believe it. 5k in 29:28 I’d love to say it was eventful but it just happened. Now I can say. I am a runner

I can’t believe it. 5k in 29:28 I’d love to say it was eventful but it just happ...

DannyGould

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Shin Splints

I’m due to do W8, R1 today. I decided to hold off and do it tomorrow as I think I may have the beginnings of shin splints. What’s the general advice on...

I’m due to do W8, R1 today. I decided to hold off and do it tomorrow as I think ...

LoonyLoo

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Bonus night off . . . . or annoying missed session?

Such a dilemma, you don't know how you should feel . . . . . . This week work has really interfered with the schedule, long days, long drives and working to...

Such a dilemma, you don't know how you should feel . . . . . . This week work h...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k - nailed it...

So after graduaing on Tuesday with a 4k I felt it was time to try and get my first 5k under my belt tonight time was 40 mins dead so not going to be worrying...

So after graduaing on Tuesday with a 4k I felt it was time to try and get my fir...

chrisallen76

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Tough one tonight

Tight calf’s. Sniggering people queuing to get an ice cream! I just bit my tongue and ran on. Just couldn’t manage it tonight felt really down and had to walk...

Tight calf’s. Sniggering people queuing to get an ice cream! I just bit my tongu...

pegasus2512

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Week2R1 done!

Woohoo I did it! Completely misjudged distance in planning my run through and did well over the run scheduled on the app 😂. Felt good and I needed to get home...

Woohoo I did it! Completely misjudged distance in planning my run through and di...

Joules48

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Pushing through... PGR4

So I decided to run through my back ache. Runs are not always about times or distance, some runs are about overcoming your pain and fears. Husband came with me...

So I decided to run through my back ache. Runs are not always about times or dis...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

Where has it gone wrong?

I started c25k at the beginning of May and made good progress. I got to Week 4 and although it took a few attempts i actually did it a few times (go me!) which...

I started c25k at the beginning of May and made good progress. I got to Week 4 a...

rob1981

•6 years ago

9 Replies

W9R2 - still just short of 5k

With my 1st ever park run for my graduation on Saturday I tried a route similar to the park run I.e. a bit of a hill in the middle. So close to reaching that...

With my 1st ever park run for my graduation on Saturday I tried a route similar ...

MadDave

•6 years ago

7 Replies

1st post to welcome week 7 ..... I've got this!

It’s only taken me a year.... 😂 I’m celebrating week 6 run 3. I’m going into week 7 feeling like the boss! It’s been tough to get to this point but it’s been...

It’s only taken me a year.... 😂 I’m celebrating week 6 run 3. I’m going into w...

EmzAustin88

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation Day 😁😁

After a fitbit malfunction on wk9 run 2 so no stats i had fingers crossed for my final run. Stepped outside at 19.00 this evening with mild confidence that i...

After a fitbit malfunction on wk9 run 2 so no stats i had fingers crossed for my...

Issue5

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 1 run 2

That was a challenge tonight. Learning the best routes to take and in the adventure made some mistakes, taking on some big hills. Still have to admit it felt...

That was a challenge tonight. Learning the best routes to take and in the advent...

Marko5

•6 years ago

3 Replies

W6R2

I was supposed to go out to do W6R2 tonight but I'm suffering what I think is runners 🏃 knee, I'm absolutely fine on the flat but any slight hill and it...

I was supposed to go out to do W6R2 tonight but I'm suffering what I think is ru...

Dougalucy

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

week 8, here i come.

Right. have had a very stressful week and am incredibly grumpy and about to attempt my first 28 mins. Am hoping this dark mood has a silver lining as the...

Right. have had a very stressful week and am incredibly grumpy and about to att...

Lucyfur

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Time to change

Hi Guys. 46, smokes for 35 years, no exercise in 30. Can’t do a sit up, cut back on the smokes, ready to quit. I tried Nike Running Club for two weeks, but...

Hi Guys. 46, smokes for 35 years, no exercise in 30. Can’t do a sit up, cut ba...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•6 years ago

26 Replies

Running apps with half time dinger?

I finished C25K!!! Go me! I'm going to do few more weeks of week 6 and I want to increase my distance. Which apps will give me the handy 'ding ding' bell that...

I finished C25K!!! Go me! I'm going to do few more weeks of week 6 and I want t...

cal1971

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Start again or pick up??

After starting my couch to 5k journey I was doing really well and had one day left of week 4 and beginning to actually enjoy it, Then I fell over and badly...

After starting my couch to 5k journey I was doing really well and had one day le...

Tanya15048

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Chubby bloated fingers wk2 run2

I’m enjoying the challenge so far. Far more than I thought I would. I’m even kinda coping in this British heatwave! Who would ever believe that I’m out on my...

I’m enjoying the challenge so far. Far more than I thought I would. I’m even ki...

Cloud10

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

OM Goodness!!!! Doing it!!!

Week two run 3 finished this morning!!! i had dripping sweat and everything!!! So Saturday I will begin week 3 !!! I am loving the music on the podcasts....any...

Week two run 3 finished this morning!!! i had dripping sweat and everything!!! S...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

WEEK3 ROUND1

Today I learned not to underestimate myself! Before my run I thought I was never going to beable to double my run time from 90 seconds to 3 minutes but I DID...

Today I learned not to underestimate myself! Before my run I thought I was never...

erinwezza

•6 years ago

1 Reply

I don’t want to do this. PG R4

For the first time in 3 months, I have back ache (not pain) and I really don’t want to run tonight. 30 years of chronic pain, I knew this day would come....

For the first time in 3 months, I have back ache (not pain) and I really don’t w...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Graduate

Hiya, how do I get my graduate badge please? Thanks 😊

MKE1968

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Dilemma?

Well I got to week 9 run 2 then went on holiday to Salou for 10 nights hoping to run there. Well to cut a long story short I just chilled out on my hols and...

Well I got to week 9 run 2 then went on holiday to Salou for 10 nights hoping to...

r4ch3l

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

W9r1

Yaaaaaay I did my first Run!

Treadmill or run outside?

W5R2- I’ve just run 8 minutes in a row- TWICE!!

Week 8, Run 3. DEMOLISHED!

W2R2

W8R1

I’ve done it

Shin Splints

Bonus night off . . . . or annoying missed session?

5k - nailed it...

Tough one tonight

Week2R1 done!

Pushing through... PGR4

Where has it gone wrong?

W9R2 - still just short of 5k

1st post to welcome week 7 ..... I've got this!

Graduation Day 😁😁

Week 1 run 2

W6R2

week 8, here i come.

Time to change

Running apps with half time dinger?

Start again or pick up??

Chubby bloated fingers wk2 run2

OM Goodness!!!! Doing it!!!

WEEK3 ROUND1

I don’t want to do this. PG R4

Graduate

Dilemma?

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