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W5R3- When I'm wrong, I'm wrong

Thanks to everyone who told me I was wrong to be worried about week 5 run 3. I just ran for 20 minutes, that's bonkers! You lot were totally right. If anyone...

Thanks to everyone who told me I was wrong to be worried about week 5 run 3. I j...

MadzScientist

•6 years ago

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Surprised and delighted!

I had been working myself up and getting very nervous over the 20 minute week 5 run 3. So much so I delayed it as I was "too busy!" And then they had the nerve...

I had been working myself up and getting very nervous over the 20 minute week 5 ...

ChefRango

•6 years ago

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Dark colder mornings...

I have reached last run of week 6 but struggling with darker mornings which will only get worse.having broken ankle last december and full recovery i am scared...

I have reached last run of week 6 but struggling with darker mornings which will...

Judalee

•6 years ago

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App/Fitness Band recommendations?

I am currently running on a treadmill which is super smart and not only gives me my speed etc., it also tells me my heart rate. Because I am considerably...

I am currently running on a treadmill which is super smart and not only gives me...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

1 Reply

2nd run after graduation.

I’ve just completed over just 5 k today. I’ve not quite been getting there running the 30 mins. I did it in 40mins. Running up hill on way back. Don’t know if...

I’ve just completed over just 5 k today. I’ve not quite been getting there runni...

Elbe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treadmill users

Hi everyone I'm on Week 7 of Couch to 5k and really enjoying it so far. Now to be honest, I've always felt a bit of a fraud as I've exclusively run on a...

Hi everyone I'm on Week 7 of Couch to 5k and really enjoying it so far. Now to b...

John_2510

•6 years ago

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I need to slow down...

Not my usual "I'm running too quickly, I need to pace myself" but as I was smashing W6R3 today I thought about my upcoming significant birthday...

Not my usual "I'm running too quickly, I need to pace myself" but as I was smash...

Now-runner_NeedsAttn

Graduate•6 years ago

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How far into the 9 weeks did people notice any weight loss or body shape change ?

Weight loss / body shape

Sianie77

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Good To Be Here :)

Hello everyone, I'm a new member, and I'm glad I found this community. I'm Daniel, 25, and I'm a health enthusiast. It's good to be here :)

Hello everyone, I'm a new member, and I'm glad I found this community. I'm Danie...

daniel7m

•6 years ago

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Time for a change! Completely newbie...

I’ve never ran properly before and I’m going to do my first run when I get back from work today. I’m actually really excited! 😁 anyone starting this week...

I’ve never ran properly before and I’m going to do my first run when I get back ...

MindyMcCready

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Week 1 run 2

Just done my week 1 run 2. Glad to say I'm already beginning to find it easier. Didn't get really out of breathe until the 3rd or 4th minute (run 1 I struggled...

Just done my week 1 run 2. Glad to say I'm already beginning to find it easier. ...

Worrierwarrier

•6 years ago

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Finally

5k target today and wasn’t making the same mistake twice... today I would run 3.1 miles and then gradually slow so that I couldn’t miss the 5k and I was gonna...

5k target today and wasn’t making the same mistake twice... today I would run 3....

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•6 years ago

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6th week - still running!

Despite the sore limbs, bring on R2, pic depicts how fast I was running 🏃‍♂️🤪

GTTOBS

•6 years ago

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This week’s little effort 😄

To the tune of “Yellow Submarine” Everyone ready ? All together now ! There’s a couch - It makes me laugh - Where I used to slob The whole day through. Now...

To the tune of “Yellow Submarine” Everyone ready ? All together now ! There’s a...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•6 years ago

26 Replies

Calf sleeves/ compression socks

Afternoon all. Does anyone wear these for 5k runs? Or are they more for longer distances ? Are they any benefit?

Afternoon all. Does anyone wear these for 5k runs? Or are they more for longer ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Why am I so tired?

I'm very pleased with the fact that I completed W7R2 this morning, and I'm not so very far from the end of the programme. However, I've found that I feel...

I'm very pleased with the fact that I completed W7R2 this morning, and I'm not s...

Janfran

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

I do love a good enraged onlooker!

So, the first run for a week, and the last one before that was another week ago, so the weight is going up, my condition going down. However, I managed to drag...

So, the first run for a week, and the last one before that was another week ago,...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Any advice on ankle tenderness after returning to run completed w4r2

Maggi6P

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Wk6 R2 done

Only got long runs left now! I’ll really miss those lovely rest walks in the middle 😢😢😢. It was another fabulous morning but yet again I forgot to take a...

Only got long runs left now! I’ll really miss those lovely rest walks in the mi...

Mellowyello

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run after tendon problem

I was really scared to run today as I had a problem with my tendon last time. Now I’m not saying that I can relax yet as the pain came on slowly (a day after)...

I was really scared to run today as I had a problem with my tendon last time. No...

AngryFlower

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Yaay

Thank you so much to you all who advised me not to re do week 3! I just smashed week 5! I ran 20 minutes and loved it! When I started I could barely do 90...

Thank you so much to you all who advised me not to re do week 3! I just smashed ...

Abz2143

•6 years ago

2 Replies

W5 R3 - Replies

Thank you so much for the motivational messages. Having reflected I really am not going to give up. I will try again. I think there has been 2 issues for me....

Thank you so much for the motivational messages. Having reflected I really am n...

FinhamTap

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Hitting a wall

At the moment I’m in my 8th week and am a bit stuck on my 25min runs. Each time I run them, around the 18th min I end up walking for a min or two before...

At the moment I’m in my 8th week and am a bit stuck on my 25min runs. Each time ...

jen2708

•6 years ago

10 Replies

W2R2 completed!!

I feel amazing, I did find it draining running today in the warmth and sunshine opposed to Sunday night in the cool refreshing air! But I feel a massive sense...

I feel amazing, I did find it draining running today in the warmth and sunshine ...

Ready440

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Post running yoga

Thought I’d share this, I’ve found an amazing yoga lady on YouTube... I’ve started to use her ‘yoga for runners’ as my cool down stretching, some of her...

Thought I’d share this, I’ve found an amazing yoga lady on YouTube... I’ve star...

Hidden

•6 years ago

28 Replies

Day 1 run 1

Well thats the first one done! Was as hard as i expected but i did it!

ksow28

•6 years ago

2 Replies

W9R3 completed - sooooo chuffed!!

After a few days not being able to get out due to awful weather finally managed to complete my final run and it felt GREAT. Thanks everyone for your support...

After a few days not being able to get out due to awful weather finally managed ...

Meganpippa

Graduate•6 years ago

24 Replies

New start

On week 3 run 1 of C25k

Mandyk386

•6 years ago

3 Replies

W6 R1

Completed the run last night, it went well. Legs felt heavy during the 8 minute run but worked through it and pushed on. Can see why this run catches some...

Completed the run last night, it went well. Legs felt heavy during the 8 minute ...

Shmev82

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

New trainers and blisters!!

I finally treated myself to some new running trainers, I’ve been wanting some for a while but wanted to wait until week 7/8 before investing! So I got some on...

I finally treated myself to some new running trainers, I’ve been wanting some fo...

StudentNursee

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

W5R3- When I'm wrong, I'm wrong

Surprised and delighted!

Dark colder mornings...

App/Fitness Band recommendations?

2nd run after graduation.

Treadmill users

I need to slow down...

How far into the 9 weeks did people notice any weight loss or body shape change ?

Good To Be Here :)

Time for a change! Completely newbie...

Week 1 run 2

Finally

6th week - still running!

This week’s little effort 😄

Calf sleeves/ compression socks

Why am I so tired?

I do love a good enraged onlooker!

Any advice on ankle tenderness after returning to run completed w4r2

Wk6 R2 done

First run after tendon problem

Yaay

W5 R3 - Replies

Hitting a wall

W2R2 completed!!

Post running yoga

Day 1 run 1

W9R3 completed - sooooo chuffed!!

New start

W6 R1

New trainers and blisters!!

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