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First run completed

Finally took the plunge and completed week 1 stage 1 today. 59 years of age and quite daunted by the Programme! Any advice welcomed. It’s it easy to play...

Finally took the plunge and completed week 1 stage 1 today. 59 years of age and ...

Cathkinboy

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Run 1 of week 6.....why did I find it so hard?

First attempt at running at the "young" age of 49! Really struggling but getting through it. The 20min run at the end of week 5 was a great incentive to keep...

First attempt at running at the "young" age of 49! Really struggling but getting...

Scampiedoodle

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

What's happened here?

Anyone got any idea what has happened to my pace graph? I certainly didn't stop during that middle bit. The little bit that's missing further along is where I...

Anyone got any idea what has happened to my pace graph? I certainly didn't stop ...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•6 years ago

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New Shoes!

As you may be able to see from the photo, they're Brooks Revel (last year's model at a lower price). I got them mail-order from the Brooks website. Ordered...

As you may be able to see from the photo, they're Brooks Revel (last year's mode...

Late-Starter

Graduate•6 years ago

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Accidently ran to week 9 podcast 😄

Was off out to run week 8 run 3 last night . New route swell which really makes the time fly by. Got to 20 mins and was told 10 to go! That's not 28 mins I...

Was off out to run week 8 run 3 last night . New route swell which really makes...

Hidden

•6 years ago

3 Replies

W7? I cock a snook at week7 😝😝😝

Well I would if I had a snook. So run 3 this morning. I had a headache (side effect of some meds on Monday) but I wanted to see if a run would help. Started...

Well I would if I had a snook. So run 3 this morning. I had a headache (side ef...

sparkyjohn

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

First run of couch to 5K 💪🏻

Hi my name is Donna I have just started the couch to 5K today. Was good start 😊

Hi my name is Donna I have just started the couch to 5K today. Was good start 😊...

Runskye91

•6 years ago

12 Replies

W4 question

I done W4R1 this morning and although it went well I did have to pause for a few seconds on both 5 min runs. Do I still go to run2 and see what happens? X

I done W4R1 this morning and although it went well I did have to pause for a few...

Granniemand

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Running with the dog

Hi all, I’m 50 and pretty unfit. I used to run (badly) years ago and would like to take it up again, this time with my dog. I’ve been using the hot weather as...

Hi all, I’m 50 and pretty unfit. I used to run (badly) years ago and would like ...

Olivepup

•6 years ago

25 Replies

26 out of 27

Only one more to go and then graduation. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all the wonderfully motivating people who are part of this community!! What an...

Only one more to go and then graduation. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all...

Megatoothster

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Two fat ladies

Am 54, unfit and overweight and decided I needed to do something before it's too late. Am doing this with the support of my bestie of 43 years. Omg, how hard...

Am 54, unfit and overweight and decided I needed to do something before it's to...

Mrswobblesfriend

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Penultimate run done. 🐌🏃🏽‍♀️🐌

Well that was hard legs felt like lead but tis done one more to go. Woo hoo.

Hidden

•6 years ago

8 Replies

I ran in shorts. With peely-wally legs. Did not die!

W E E K 7 in the bag 💥 Did not think I had a run in me today. But didn’t want to have to think about which clothes to throw on for the school run, so threw...

W E E K 7 in the bag 💥 Did not think I had a run in me today. But didn’t want...

jennitricot

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

W2R3 mini breakthrough moment!

I’m not good at jogging. I’m 55 and unfit. W1 wasn’t too bad but W2R1 and R2 took me to the edge. Did W2R3 today, found myself doing the 90sec jogs reasonably...

I’m not good at jogging. I’m 55 and unfit. W1 wasn’t too bad but W2R1 and R2 too...

Ex-NonRunner19

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

W4D2

Well yesterday started really badly but ended up shattered but on a high!! I woke up initially at my alarm at 4.50am as i had planned to do my run before i...

Well yesterday started really badly but ended up shattered but on a high!! I wo...

Caldarium

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Self-sabotage?!

So I completed W1R2 yesterday and it was hard work to say the least! I saw from a reply to my last post that losing weight is 20% diet and 80% exercise. I...

So I completed W1R2 yesterday and it was hard work to say the least! I saw from...

Purple_orchid

•6 years ago

11 Replies

W1R2

Day 2 completed and I pushed a little harder today. Enjoying myself so far 🏃🏻‍♀️

Day 2 completed and I pushed a little harder today. Enjoying myself so far 🏃🏻‍...

LapoftheGods

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 Run 3 - 20 minute straight run!

This is amazing.. i just ran for 20 minutes straight non stop! couldn't believe I will be able to do it even as I started off... but then didn't want to psyche...

This is amazing.. i just ran for 20 minutes straight non stop! couldn't believe ...

Satsu

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Wk9r3 done - I’ve graduated! But today was a mental challenge

I can’t believe it but I’ve done it! I’ve graduated. Not at 5k yet but I know I’ll get there... today was a real battle. I had to drag myself around from...

I can’t believe it but I’ve done it! I’ve graduated. Not at 5k yet but I know I’...

Auntiecake

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Need help!

I booked a 10k few months ago, however since then with different things I’ve fallen off the wagon. Due to have cataract done on Saturday so envisaging they’ll...

I booked a 10k few months ago, however since then with different things I’ve fal...

BexCanRun

•6 years ago

3 Replies

W5 run 3!

Woohoo! Just run for 20 minutes without feeling shattered. Could've carried on but made myself walk home. Following the rules has worked so far. I'm an early...

Woohoo! Just run for 20 minutes without feeling shattered. Could've carried on b...

Montymum

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

First timer

Heard about this app a couple of months ago.... I am in my 40's and ridiculously unfit so instantly dismissed me ever jogging. 3 weeks ago I started with just...

Heard about this app a couple of months ago.... I am in my 40's and ridiculously...

Chocolatebrown

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Week 4 day 1

New here, I have been running on and off with my friends but never got around to building my confidence to run. Discovered this app and now running alone is so...

New here, I have been running on and off with my friends but never got around to...

Hatetoloverun

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Non-running but important forum question :)

How do you all get those little cartoon pictures of snails, flowers etc into your posts????? I can do a smiling and grinning face, :) :D but that is all, and...

How do you all get those little cartoon pictures of snails, flowers etc into you...

Denovo

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Sair heid!

I woke up at about 5.30 today with a headache. The old me would have taken a painkiller and tried to get back to sleep. The new me, though, got up, had a big...

I woke up at about 5.30 today with a headache. The old me would have taken a pai...

Demanda1962

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

W6r1 - first fail 😫

I did my last run 5 two days ago so carried on with the "miss a day do a run" routine I've more or less stuck too so far. However today just wasn't happened,...

I did my last run 5 two days ago so carried on with the "miss a day do a run" ro...

SleepyAsh

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Post graduate

I've started running a new route since completing the app. I've actually ran my first ever parkrun another one coming on Saturday. I've only ever completed the...

I've started running a new route since completing the app. I've actually ran my ...

Suzi73

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

1st post grad run!

I ran in the local park which I haven’t done since week 5 - too many hills to run for long stretches! This week lapped it a couple of times and ran for 30 mins...

I ran in the local park which I haven’t done since week 5 - too many hills to ru...

MandiV

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Post grad run 2. Gremlins be banished- I can run 4K!

Well I can honestly say that since starting the C25K , this morning was the first time that I just didn’t want to run. The gremlins were there in the bedroom...

Well I can honestly say that since starting the C25K , this morning was the firs...

Beanjo

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

W8R3 coming up

Well looking back to the beginning of C25K I never thought I would get this far... Me run? That was laughable 8weeks ago! I've never stuck to anything for...

Well looking back to the beginning of C25K I never thought I would get this far....

DWARFIE

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

First run completed

Run 1 of week 6.....why did I find it so hard?

What's happened here?

New Shoes!

Accidently ran to week 9 podcast 😄

W7? I cock a snook at week7 😝😝😝

First run of couch to 5K 💪🏻

W4 question

Running with the dog

26 out of 27

Two fat ladies

Penultimate run done. 🐌🏃🏽‍♀️🐌

I ran in shorts. With peely-wally legs. Did not die!

W2R3 mini breakthrough moment!

W4D2

Self-sabotage?!

W1R2

Week 5 Run 3 - 20 minute straight run!

Wk9r3 done - I’ve graduated! But today was a mental challenge

Need help!

W5 run 3!

First timer

Week 4 day 1

Non-running but important forum question :)

Sair heid!

W6r1 - first fail 😫

Post graduate

1st post grad run!

Post grad run 2. Gremlins be banished- I can run 4K!

W8R3 coming up

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