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W1R1...ouch!!

Help...I'm 55 years old, at least 2 stone overweight and hate running. I cycle to work on a battery bike at least 3 times a week and did W1R1 on Tuesday with...

Help...I'm 55 years old, at least 2 stone overweight and hate running. I cycle t...

Tanglefan

•6 years ago

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W9R2

Just completed my second last run this morning at 7.30 am. On hols at the moment so hopefully will graduate on Friday away from my usual running surroundings....

Just completed my second last run this morning at 7.30 am. On hols at the moment...

Mckennamark

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2.5

I've been on a quick trip abroad to meet up with my sister and decided on a very early morning run due to the ridiculously high temperatures. My sister is fit...

I've been on a quick trip abroad to meet up with my sister and decided on a very...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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The beginning . . .

Finally downloaded the App and looking forward to getting my fifty something, clinically obese backside off the couch and on the road!

Finally downloaded the App and looking forward to getting my fifty something, cl...

MLJ1966

•6 years ago

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WK7 R1 Mighty Mighty Bosstones

After fitting in WK6 away from the comfort of my usual route, I headed out for run1 of week 7 this evening. I’m finding the start of the run tough, and I doubt...

After fitting in WK6 away from the comfort of my usual route, I headed out for r...

jennitricot

Graduate•6 years ago

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Soooo unfit

Hey, starting couch to 5k as I’m incredibly unfit and as I’m getting older I’m struggling to lose weight. Did my W1R2 today and I actually enjoyed it. I’m a...

Hey, starting couch to 5k as I’m incredibly unfit and as I’m getting older I’m s...

Starzy047

•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 completed... slower pace!

Enjoyed that one! Legs were aching after standing at a gig last night for 4 hours but ran through it. I've been struggling / tiring a little at the 2km...

Enjoyed that one! Legs were aching after standing at a gig last night for 4 hour...

AgingMetalHead

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK1 Run 1

So I've started and to he honest I didn't feel too bad. When I got to the half way mark I though oh my god I'm not going to get through it, but I did and I...

So I've started and to he honest I didn't feel too bad. When I got to the half w...

mazcambs

•6 years ago

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Feeling fitter

W3R2 feeling fitter if that’s possible after 3week, feel so much healthier and look forward to running now although it’s still hard 🤪 but so determined, good...

W3R2 feeling fitter if that’s possible after 3week, feel so much healthier and l...

Shadil50

•6 years ago

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Feeling nervous about w5r3

20 minutes?! How on earth am I going to manage this tomorrow?! I've managed all the weeks and all the runs ok til now. Is tomorrow going to be the day it all...

20 minutes?! How on earth am I going to manage this tomorrow?! I've managed all ...

Midyearresolution

Graduate•6 years ago

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Good running music?

I know it’s a matter of taste but what music do you find is best to run to? I look at all these running compilations you can get and they don’t really appeal...

I know it’s a matter of taste but what music do you find is best to run to? I lo...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

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W9R1 done ✅

So today I completed my first run of week 9 and it felt good.....which surprised me. 🙃 Now I’m feeling positive about the second run 🏃‍♀️ of the week on...

So today I completed my first run of week 9 and it felt good.....which surprised...

Anniet77

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it! W9R3 completed and graduated!

So today I managed to complete the programme! Yesterday I moved out of London (I’m moving to Australia next week) and got the train to Scotland to visit family...

So today I managed to complete the programme! Yesterday I moved out of London (I...

nickye89

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk4r2

Went out for a later run than planned. Really wanted to quit during the first 3 minutes but didn't. Then something weird happened during the 5 minute run - I...

Went out for a later run than planned. Really wanted to quit during the first 3 ...

Emcdee

•6 years ago

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Worst run ever 😞

Recently (yesterday night) I have had to move back to my parents home in the countryside from Newcastle for work. I’m going to be living here for 3 or so weeks...

Recently (yesterday night) I have had to move back to my parents home in the cou...

Becky1606

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK9R3 done!!!!!!!!!!

Completed WK9R3 this morning and with it C25k!!!!!! When I decided to try running I thought that I would be able to run 1 or 2 miles and within a month or two...

Completed WK9R3 this morning and with it C25k!!!!!! When I decided to try runnin...

Oldfool

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tough run 2

Run 2 done 😊 feeling pleased but was just as tough as run 1 for me is this usual?

Run 2 done 😊 feeling pleased but was just as tough as run 1 for me is this usua...

runIam

•6 years ago

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How many times can I restart?

I'm beginning to think I'm just restarting all the time. I don't suppose anyone but me is counting though & it's better to be getting out there eventually,...

I'm beginning to think I'm just restarting all the time. I don't suppose anyone ...

Dhiny

•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

what a jump up from week 3 runs, but I completed it. Went from 3.2km to 4.2km and pace went from 7.50m/km down to 7.30km. Took some advice from this group...

what a jump up from week 3 runs, but I completed it. Went from 3.2km to 4.2km a...

Jalk

•6 years ago

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W8r2- worst run ever!

I have had the toughest run ever this evening. 5 mins into the run I thought I lacked energy and every minute seemed like 5. I did manage but wondered if I...

I have had the toughest run ever this evening. 5 mins into the run I thought I l...

PaulaGullett

Graduate•6 years ago

32 Replies

🏃‍♀️ 2 wk 7

Just got back, wow that was tougher than the first 25 min run! 😓 Very pleased with my pace though, didn’t start my tracker until I began to run this time (had...

Just got back, wow that was tougher than the first 25 min run! 😓 Very pleased w...

Clarefromclare

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W1 R3

Well I have just completed the first week! I’m absolutely worn out but feel very very proud of myself 👍 But I don’t know if I can do W2 yet!!!

Well I have just completed the first week! I’m absolutely worn out but feel ver...

chantelle1211

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Day 1 complete and it has wiped me out! Is this normal?

I knew I was out of shape but I didn’t realise it was this bad. So for over a year I’ve been walking a good 5k every day to get to work and back so when I...

I knew I was out of shape but I didn’t realise it was this bad. So for over a ye...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Over the moon

Week 9 run number 2 and I managed 5.6k, I’m so happy, never thought I’d get to this point, especially in the early weeks. If you’re on your first couple of...

Week 9 run number 2 and I managed 5.6k, I’m so happy, never thought I’d get to t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Couch to 5 again!!!

Here we go again. I completed the programme last year and graduated but had to stop running due to injury. I decided to try again and started from the...

Here we go again. I completed the programme last year and graduated but had to s...

Padfootfall

•6 years ago

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W9r1 ✅

Well with the temps like 36 degrees Celsius I was forced to get on the treadmill or wait till Friday when it is gonna cool down. I chose to get in my workout...

Well with the temps like 36 degrees Celsius I was forced to get on the treadmill...

cheeseheads

•6 years ago

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Hello wk9 finally........

Well just finished w8 had to take a few days away from it for work etc however was determined and just had the gait analysis done and purchased my new brook...

Well just finished w8 had to take a few days away from it for work etc however w...

pegasus2512

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Repeat

I’m struggling on week three, do many of you repeat weeks, also my ankle really ache, is this normal?

I’m struggling on week three, do many of you repeat weeks, also my ankle really ...

Samarblaster

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Getting back in to shape

Hi, i am Gareth, I used to be pretty active, lots of rock climbing and a very active job, but now I spend most my time behind my desk and no climbing. My...

Hi, i am Gareth, I used to be pretty active, lots of rock climbing and a very a...

Eggytheegg

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W5R1 - easier than I expected

I did this run this morning with a friend and found it alot easier than I had anticipated. I was actually able to have a conversation when running and I was...

I did this run this morning with a friend and found it alot easier than I had an...

Schmeeley71

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

W1R1...ouch!!

W9R2

W9R2.5

The beginning . . .

WK7 R1 Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Soooo unfit

Week 8 Run 1 completed... slower pace!

WK1 Run 1

Feeling fitter

Feeling nervous about w5r3

Good running music?

W9R1 done ✅

I did it! W9R3 completed and graduated!

Wk4r2

Worst run ever 😞

WK9R3 done!!!!!!!!!!

Tough run 2

How many times can I restart?

Week 4 run 1

W8r2- worst run ever!

🏃‍♀️ 2 wk 7

W1 R3

Day 1 complete and it has wiped me out! Is this normal?

Over the moon

Couch to 5 again!!!

W9r1 ✅

Hello wk9 finally........

Repeat

Getting back in to shape

W5R1 - easier than I expected

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