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Aching legs

Just completed w3r1 my legs where screaming on the last 3 mins run but i completed it hopefully by r3 it will be easier.

Just completed w3r1 my legs where screaming on the last 3 mins run but i complet...

Cjulie46

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

Looking to start this but not sure if there is one in Amersham? I'm new here ( the group, but not to Amersham!)

Looking to start this but not sure if there is one in Amersham? I'm new here ( t...

JethroTull

•6 years ago

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Yay! Finally graduated today! So emotional

Well I'm 61 years old, 3 stone overweight and have literally never willingly run a step in my life!! Today I graduated and managed to run 4.75k in the 30...

Well I'm 61 years old, 3 stone overweight and have literally never willingly run...

Miracath

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1 complete

Not really a fitness geek but needed to get my backside moving as I'm getting older. The wife started this and got me doing it. Not a big fan of running but...

Not really a fitness geek but needed to get my backside moving as I'm getting ol...

Neilos1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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2nd run 😀

2nd run done today feel really good especially after bad night at work. It is a lot better listening to music while you run. Can’t wait till next run on...

2nd run done today feel really good especially after bad night at work. It is a ...

Kindly

•6 years ago

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W9R1 ✅ yesterday

Ok before I start I have to confess I was a little bit naughty and ran 2 days in a row 🙈 Not something I make a habit of but I’m so excited to graduate this...

Ok before I start I have to confess I was a little bit naughty and ran 2 days in...

MrsT0707

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

Saw this a few times but that was a %#### of a Run! Ended up doing over 6k too as messed up my route and didn’t just turn round at the bell as I was trying to...

Saw this a few times but that was a %#### of a Run! Ended up doing over 6k too a...

glentoran99

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1 - I don't want it to end!

Is it strange that I am now dreading couch to 5k coming to an end? And that I'm viewing today's run as a reward after a day at work? What's happened to me?! I...

Is it strange that I am now dreading couch to 5k coming to an end? And that I'm ...

Midyearresolution

Graduate•6 years ago

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Strange wildlife when out running.

When I run at home I see swans, ducks, Canada geese and dogs. Running in Spain is much more interesting. No one believed me when I said saw a seahorse 😂😂

When I run at home I see swans, ducks, Canada geese and dogs. Running in Spain i...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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Oops! I ran too fast.

Seems I have totally lost the ability judge my pace after my summer break. MyAsics had to interrupt me to tell me I was running over a minute too fast, even...

Seems I have totally lost the ability judge my pace after my summer break. MyAsi...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•6 years ago

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First day

Well I started my new journey today was out for an hour but only managed about 5 mins running most of it was walking but I did something looking forward to...

Well I started my new journey today was out for an hour but only managed about 5...

Royle

•6 years ago

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A break... a long break

So I originally started c25k to get in better shape for a big hiking trip, which I have since returned from about a month and a half ago. But as I have been in...

So I originally started c25k to get in better shape for a big hiking trip, which...

Skito1

•6 years ago

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Week 9 complete!!!

Before I started using this app I had never run a single minute in my life. I am 56 years old and overweight so had to do something. On the first day of...

Before I started using this app I had never run a single minute in my life. I am...

paulareddevil

•6 years ago

32 Replies

Wk1R1 - still alive!

In spite of the nagging fear that I may collapse at any moment clutching my chest, I managed to complete my first session of C5K last night. I'm 48 and my lack...

In spite of the nagging fear that I may collapse at any moment clutching my ches...

mrwhitepaisley

•6 years ago

9 Replies

RUNNING FOR LIFE

I am 68 years old, had breast cancer a few years ago. I never ran before. Have now srarted week 5 and Im just adout to start run 2. A bit anxious!

I am 68 years old, had breast cancer a few years ago. I never ran before. Have n...

Tryingfortia

•6 years ago

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Blimey!

I am 55 and the last time I ran was at school. Have been anxious about WK4 for some time but just completed WK4R1 and am astonished that I did it and it wasn’t...

I am 55 and the last time I ran was at school. Have been anxious about WK4 for s...

Testarossa123

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W1D1 ☑

Hi guys I had to return start it again as missed some days. W1D1 done.

Skf-art

•6 years ago

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Hi, following a previous thread I'd like some advise. I'm 68, I've down loaded the 'couch to 5k' app does my age change how I use the app?

Advise for a 68 year old

Mes68

•6 years ago

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Conquering the mind...

Just completed Day 1 of week 2 of Couch to 5km. And I decided to try it jogging up the local Downs. Feeling a bit more confident. I decided that to test my...

Just completed Day 1 of week 2 of Couch to 5km. And I decided to try it jogging ...

Kahlisi

•6 years ago

1 Reply

TO SHAVE OR NOT TO SHAVE, THAT IS THE QUESTION.

It may have been asked many times before, but what is the view on men shaving their legs? We have masses of ticks on Dartmoor, and hair seems to act as a...

It may have been asked many times before, but what is the view on men shaving th...

Hidden

•6 years ago

34 Replies

SMOOTH(IE) OPERATTOR

Just a quick question... We have bought a smoothie maker and love it, however, the base of orange juice is often sold in the horrible plastic bottles, which...

Just a quick question... We have bought a smoothie maker and love it, however, t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Counting steps!!

I am looking for people who like to track their steps to take part in a challenge on Facebook! Please drop a comment if interested :)

I am looking for people who like to track their steps to take part in a challeng...

KateBounce

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Week 8 Run 1

I’ve got to week 8 of the program in 6 weeks by religiously going out every other day because I felt able to. Today I completed week 8 run 1 &, according to...

I’ve got to week 8 of the program in 6 weeks by religiously going out every othe...

Bookworm20

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Wk2 Rn2

Finally managed to string a couple runs together this last week or so after a long time away from it, just found getting motivated hard. Needless to say I was...

Finally managed to string a couple runs together this last week or so after a lo...

frankyb88

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Yikes! Surely not

I’ve just taken a peek at Wk 5 run 3 and I’m worried! It’s my run for tomorrow. How come the fact that I managed two 8 minute runs with a 5 minute walk in the...

I’ve just taken a peek at Wk 5 run 3 and I’m worried! It’s my run for tomorrow. ...

Sprinkler

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Advice please

Big 50 next year and I want to be fit! I'm after a some starters advice please. My plan is to run either early morning or early evening will depend on work and...

Big 50 next year and I want to be fit! I'm after a some starters advice please. ...

Lolabud

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Week 2 to week 3 jump

Just completed week two and had a sneak preview at next week and looks like a huge jump up. Feeling apprehensive already.

Just completed week two and had a sneak preview at next week and looks like a hu...

Oystercatcherwatcher

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

W8R1 - Advice on distance

Hi there I’ve only just joined the community and am glad I did after finding that I wasn’t the only one suffering sore legs after W7 and to hear the...

Hi there I’ve only just joined the community and am glad I did after finding tha...

Misadventure

•6 years ago

6 Replies

I’ve done 30mins

I have today run 30 mins for the first time of starting the couch to 5k however I only seem to have run for 3.2k can’t believe it!! Bit disappointed !!😩

I have today run 30 mins for the first time of starting the couch to 5k however ...

Nellybean

•6 years ago

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W4 R3

After taking a break and visiting the beautiful Snowdonia, I jumped back into C25K and completed W4 R3 this morning. A few problems though - I felt the onset...

After taking a break and visiting the beautiful Snowdonia, I jumped back into C2...

diligesmore

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Aching legs

Couch to 5K

Yay! Finally graduated today! So emotional

W1R1 complete

2nd run 😀

W9R1 ✅ yesterday

Week 6 run 1

W8R1 - I don't want it to end!

Strange wildlife when out running.

Oops! I ran too fast.

First day

A break... a long break

Week 9 complete!!!

Wk1R1 - still alive!

RUNNING FOR LIFE

Blimey!

W1D1 ☑

Hi, following a previous thread I'd like some advise. I'm 68, I've down loaded the 'couch to 5k' app does my age change how I use the app?

Conquering the mind...

TO SHAVE OR NOT TO SHAVE, THAT IS THE QUESTION.

SMOOTH(IE) OPERATTOR

Counting steps!!

Week 8 Run 1

Wk2 Rn2

Yikes! Surely not

Advice please

Week 2 to week 3 jump

W8R1 - Advice on distance

I’ve done 30mins

W4 R3

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