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Week 2 completed!!

As the title says, week 2 done and dusted and today it was my turn to motivate the wee man into pushing on! He was not feeling it at all tonight which is...

As the title says, week 2 done and dusted and today it was my turn to motivate t...

LolaMac81

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hiccup

So I have been doing so well and really looking forward to each run! Loved the 20 minutes continuous, couldn't quite believe I did it! Sadly now I haven't been...

So I have been doing so well and really looking forward to each run! Loved the 2...

Mummyrun14

•6 years ago

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Final week, who’s with me?

Can’t believe it’s here run one of the week done, even more I can’t believe I’ve stuck to it, missing only 3 runs in total. One thing that has made me stick to...

Can’t believe it’s here run one of the week done, even more I can’t believe I’ve...

BeckyJane7003

•6 years ago

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Oooh sore calf muscles!!!

So that's my 2nd run of week 1 done - my calf muscles really hurt and had to push through it even at a snails pace - am hoping run 3 on Wednesday will feel...

So that's my 2nd run of week 1 done - my calf muscles really hurt and had to pus...

Crutty

•6 years ago

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hello

Hi, I'm new here 😀 trying to get fit and lose a few pounds. Haven't ran in years so off to buy a new pair of trainers tommorow. Any advice would be...

Hi, I'm new here 😀 trying to get fit and lose a few pounds. Haven't ran in yea...

Maggie-B

•6 years ago

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Week 1 First Run

Help help help 🤪🤪🤪 First run in ages! I have never been a great running but after recovering of a number of operations and not doing any exercise for...

Help help help 🤪🤪🤪 First run in ages! I have never been a great running but ...

mvdw

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1....how so?!?

I’ve just completed W3R1, and was pretty happy with myself for about 10 seconds! I wasn’t sure I could make the jump to 3 minutes on my first run, so I was...

I’ve just completed W3R1, and was pretty happy with myself for about 10 seconds!...

ForeverYoung21

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run29

Just started the couch to 5k run tonight and so far itd seems really good looking forward to my next run /walk

Just started the couch to 5k run tonight and so far itd seems really good lookin...

Runner29

•6 years ago

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Hi All xx I posted yesterday ...

Hi All xx I posted yesterday about how I found W6 R1 a challenge (achieved but was shocked at how hard it was) and some lovely people came on the thread to...

Hi All xx I posted yesterday about how I found W6 R1 a challenge (achieved but ...

runbabyrun123

•6 years ago

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Blah!

After a weekend of wine and Chinese takeaway last night, plus running outside and feeling like a failure - got on treadmill for what should have been W6R3. But...

After a weekend of wine and Chinese takeaway last night, plus running outside an...

Daftclare

•6 years ago

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Furrin Parts

Lovely run along the lanes around Ewhurst in Surrey in a splendid family get together - I volunteered to drive on Saturday night so I could run on Sunday!!...

Lovely run along the lanes around Ewhurst in Surrey in a splendid family get tog...

MandiV

•6 years ago

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WK6R1

Done ✅ just cooling down outside with an ice cold water, after an hectic bank holiday weekend

Done ✅ just cooling down outside with an ice cold water, after an hectic bank ho...

Shadil50

•6 years ago

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Wk2 run 1

Just done run 1 of week 2! Convinced myself I could not do it then did it! Stern words with myself mmm 😂

Just done run 1 of week 2! Convinced myself I could not do it then did it! Stern...

mx5mada

•6 years ago

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I've got something to train for!

The wife, (bless her) pointed out that now I'm running with the lad, we could do a run for charity together. So after a few seconds, (she's quick is our lass)...

The wife, (bless her) pointed out that now I'm running with the lad, we could do...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1. It’s started

So for about 10 years I’ve been thinking I need to do this. Overweight by about 6 stone, and warned by GP I’m pre-diabetic...I’ve finally done it. App...

So for about 10 years I’ve been thinking I need to do this. Overweight by about ...

Firstrunner

•6 years ago

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week 1 day one smashed it

week 1 day one smashed it thought it was very easy next one wensday

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1 - 3 minutes didn’t feel that long 🏃🏻‍♀️

Can honestly say that I really enjoyed this run, slowed my pace a little from last week, but felt really good 🙌 Maybe I can actually do this running malarkey...

Can honestly say that I really enjoyed this run, slowed my pace a little from la...

LapoftheGods

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice please - pre run stretches?

My son and I completed Week 5, Run 2 today. At the end of the second run, he said his lower leg muscles felt quite stiff and he was considering doing some...

My son and I completed Week 5, Run 2 today. At the end of the second run, he sai...

Jandys

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling quite proud...

At the age of 40 I have never been able to run. I love cycling and swimming but just couldn’t ever run. Tired 2 in my life and hated it both times. A couple...

At the age of 40 I have never been able to run. I love cycling and swimming but ...

Marymumto2

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Post C25K Run - 32 mins

I was so happy with graduating the other day....I drummed it into myself that I have to keep this up. So today, I went on a 32 min run non stop. I decided not...

I was so happy with graduating the other day....I drummed it into myself that I ...

Keiko1982

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1 holy moly

Didn't get to run Saturday as planned or yesterday as too much 🌧. (I'm only short and don't want to take the risk of shrinking!) Anyway was still lounging...

Didn't get to run Saturday as planned or yesterday as too much 🌧. (I'm only sho...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•6 years ago

23 Replies

Rest Days

Does everyone take a rest time each time after a run? Would it be safe to ignore a rest day here or there?

Does everyone take a rest time each time after a run? Would it be safe to ignore...

Sarcoplasmic

•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 was fun!

Just back from my run and really enjoyed it - I cannot believe those words are coming out of my mouth! Managed about half a km more than Friday and the time...

Just back from my run and really enjoyed it - I cannot believe those words are c...

farranccc

•6 years ago

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W2 R2 - is now dust in the rear view mirror

Well that’s another one done - was glad to hear the half way bell but stuck at it and completed it all - the walk times were appreciated but feel I am building...

Well that’s another one done - was glad to hear the half way bell but stuck at i...

FGB1

•6 years ago

2 Replies

C'mon everyone!! Let's talk about The Archers :-)

amanda2463 have almost started a separate convo about Ambridge, but it's too good not to share. C'mon. We know you're out there. People who want Brian Aldridge...

amanda2463 have almost started a separate convo about Ambridge, but it's too goo...

sallenson

Graduate•6 years ago

138 Replies

What a cracking programme!

Hi, I thought I'd share my journey through the couch to 5 k programme which I'm very pleased to say I completed a few weeks ago. I continue to run every other...

Hi, I thought I'd share my journey through the couch to 5 k programme which I'm ...

Nackered

•6 years ago

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And then the sun came out

Not a great run. Still on a re-hab mission, calf feels great but kept getting back ache and had to stop a lot and stretch. So annoying isn’t it when your...

Not a great run. Still on a re-hab mission, calf feels great but kept getting b...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

3 Replies

W3R1 - over too soon

Ok, I have no idea what happened here. I didn’t prepare properly at all, my usual routine has been thrown off but somehow I had a really good time and was...

Ok, I have no idea what happened here. I didn’t prepare properly at all, my usua...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Newbie to running!

Hi all I have started the Couch to 5k in fact I have just completed week 2 and I’ve now found this forum! My question is how do you know when you are ready to...

Hi all I have started the Couch to 5k in fact I have just completed week 2 and I...

princessleia29

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Another beautiful run

I had Mr 2nd wk8 run in Thetford forest this morning. This time through the trees rather than the dirt tracks. Was beautiful but challenging as I'm clumsy at...

I had Mr 2nd wk8 run in Thetford forest this morning. This time through the tree...

SANDI_runs

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Week 2 completed!!

Hiccup

Final week, who’s with me?

Oooh sore calf muscles!!!

hello

Week 1 First Run

Week 3 Run 1....how so?!?

Run29

Hi All xx I posted yesterday ...

Blah!

Furrin Parts

WK6R1

Wk2 run 1

I've got something to train for!

W1R1. It’s started

week 1 day one smashed it

W3R1 - 3 minutes didn’t feel that long 🏃🏻‍♀️

Advice please - pre run stretches?

Feeling quite proud...

First Post C25K Run - 32 mins

W2R1 holy moly

Rest Days

Week 7 Run 1 was fun!

W2 R2 - is now dust in the rear view mirror

C'mon everyone!! Let's talk about The Archers :-)

What a cracking programme!

And then the sun came out

W3R1 - over too soon

Newbie to running!

Another beautiful run

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