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Breathing not improving

Ok, so I started the Couch to 5K programme 5 weeks ago and I still can’t manage to move on from week three - does anyone have any suggestions or should I...

Ok, so I started the Couch to 5K programme 5 weeks ago and I still can’t manage ...

blu54

•6 years ago

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W5R3 in a body bag - call an ambulance 🚑🚑

OMG I just ran for 20 mins 🏃‍♂️that's 2.5 times longer than it takes light to reach us from the sun 🌍🌝. My body is currently telling me that it no longer...

OMG I just ran for 20 mins 🏃‍♂️that's 2.5 times longer than it takes light to r...

Wolvesmad

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 was a rollercoaster!

Ok, so at the start of the run I looked at the times for W4 and was fully convinced i would have to stop at some point, if not in the first 5 minute run,...

Ok, so at the start of the run I looked at the times for W4 and was fully convin...

MadzScientist

•6 years ago

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Pins & needles and proud to be running

So just done run 2 of week 5 and I have started getting pins and needles in one foot. Could it be my trainers are too tight? That was a tough one, had to use...

So just done run 2 of week 5 and I have started getting pins and needles in one ...

Neverranbefore

•6 years ago

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Excited for tomorrow’s run

I’m only on week 1 (tomorrow will be run 3) but I’m getting the urge to go and do it tonight. I’m stopping myself and keeping a day in between runs, but run...

I’m only on week 1 (tomorrow will be run 3) but I’m getting the urge to go and d...

DanStoke1

•6 years ago

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W7R1

Completed with no dramas :) Actually ran on to get to the 2 mile mark. Pity it's not cslled C22M :) Now feeling confident I can complete this but trying not to...

Completed with no dramas :) Actually ran on to get to the 2 mile mark. Pity it's...

DaveMu

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5r2 done🤗

Hi. So, just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone on here for the positive support and advice that I have used (along with Laura)to get to this point. I...

Hi. So, just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone on here for the positive ...

Sprocker66

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 Evening! ✅

Well early evening run done 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ Felt a tad harder than last run in the morning but more people say hello at this time !

Well early evening run done 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ Felt a tad harder than last run in t...

Unfit53

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Completed

25 mins straight off but last 5 mins I felt myself getting slower but well pleased. Roll on week 7

25 mins straight off but last 5 mins I felt myself getting slower but well pleas...

Tenerife2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R1 - a good work out

Running for a total of 18 mins rather than the 20 mins of W5 R3 seems strange but it was a good work out. Last 2.5 mins was accompanied with a bit of lung burn...

Running for a total of 18 mins rather than the 20 mins of W5 R3 seems strange bu...

FGB1

•6 years ago

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Encouragement needed!

Hi all. I've just started week 8 and think I'm doing well...ie I can jog 25 mins without stopping. However, I'm a slow coach and although at the start, that...

Hi all. I've just started week 8 and think I'm doing well...ie I can jog 25 mins...

Newplodder

•6 years ago

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C25K Week 6 run 2

Never thought I’d get this far. I laughed at the thought of running for 20mins, Saturday I’ll be running for 25 mins and I’m pretty sure I’ll make it. If...

Never thought I’d get this far. I laughed at the thought of running for 20mins, ...

ZoeMac

Graduate•6 years ago

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30 mins

30 mins dont sound so hard now cant wait

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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very soon

as soon as i have done c25k on the tredmill i am going outsid to do my first park run and hope that i can do 5k

as soon as i have done c25k on the tredmill i am going outsid to do my first par...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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cant wait

cant wait till morning w6r3 25 mins it sounds hard but i will do it

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fat, unfit and 61

Signed up for a charity 5k, tried day 1 week 1 couldn't finish the 2nd run. Going to speed walk that day until I can run it. Bloody hell it's hard

Signed up for a charity 5k, tried day 1 week 1 couldn't finish the 2nd run. Goi...

AuntieKatie

•6 years ago

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Finished C25K about a month ago

Firstly I am glad I found this app, it has helped me no end. I now run 5K park runs in around the 30 minute mark and am doing 5K a day in the gym to reduce my...

Firstly I am glad I found this app, it has helped me no end. I now run 5K park r...

hobsonr

•6 years ago

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Music too!

I'm 70 next month and have wanted to try running for years. Live the App and was so pleased to be able to play my own music while listening to Michael...

I'm 70 next month and have wanted to try running for years. Live the App and was...

motowngirl

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 1 Run2

Second run 🏃‍♂️ just completed 👍 Not too bad really ,sweating alot ,legs were still aching from first run 😆but hung in there . Jobs a gud en 👍 Bring on run...

Second run 🏃‍♂️ just completed 👍 Not too bad really ,sweating alot ,legs were ...

Russrunner

•6 years ago

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First week great second week got a ruddy cold! Flop

I thought to myself go for it did the first three sets but had to stop and walk home as heaviness on my chest the colds won me but at least I went out. What...

I thought to myself go for it did the first three sets but had to stop and walk ...

Twiggster1

•6 years ago

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First time failure

Having been unable to complete even the first 60 second run on day one, I find the encouragement messages very depressing. Am I alone in this?

Having been unable to complete even the first 60 second run on day one, I find t...

Steveta_uk

•6 years ago

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I just ran 5K !!!!

Went out to complete one of my 30 minute runs. Took it nice and easy and after 3K felt fantastic so decided to just keep going. I knew I would hit 4K around...

Went out to complete one of my 30 minute runs. Took it nice and easy and after 3...

Grandadmike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

I have just completed the nemesis run that have I been fearing the last 5 weeks. I am 19 stone 11lb. I have lost a stone since week 1 Run 1 which I did in my...

I have just completed the nemesis run that have I been fearing the last 5 weeks...

Puddindavis

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run in Portugal

Quick run in Vila Real De Santo António- last run of week 7. Not too bad - managed to extend to 30 mins.

Quick run in Vila Real De Santo António- last run of week 7. Not too bad - manag...

SailingGirl

•6 years ago

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About to go on first run in 10 days

About 10 days ago I completed my first 30 minute run. I then went out two days later but had to abort due to pulling a muscle in a calf. I then came down with...

About 10 days ago I completed my first 30 minute run. I then went out two days l...

Grandadmike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Stitch!! Ouch 😩

Completed W7R2 today, so doing 25 minute runs now. For the first time today, halfway through my run I got struck with stitch! Oh my gosh it was so painful! I...

Completed W7R2 today, so doing 25 minute runs now. For the first time today, hal...

StudentNursee

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 on the beach

Completed W4R2 this morning. Did a sleep in at work this morning which is at the beach. Normally I work today but I am going for a spa this afternoon so used...

Completed W4R2 this morning. Did a sleep in at work this morning which is at the...

Hattie27

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run 2 done

Wow I'm out of breath, sweaty but feel happier... Is this what everyone else gets

Wow I'm out of breath, sweaty but feel happier... Is this what everyone else get...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Was nervous about starting week 4! Nearly did it but only ran 2 minutes of the last 5! But I am definitely seeing progress as last week I struggled to run for...

Was nervous about starting week 4! Nearly did it but only ran 2 minutes of the l...

Thisgirlcanmaybe

•6 years ago

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W5R3

Wow I never thought for a minute when I started 5 weeks ago that I would be able to run 5 minutes never the 20 minutes I've just completed for the last run in...

Wow I never thought for a minute when I started 5 weeks ago that I would be able...

Neilos1970

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

Breathing not improving

W5R3 in a body bag - call an ambulance 🚑🚑

W4R1 was a rollercoaster!

Pins & needles and proud to be running

Excited for tomorrow’s run

W7R1

Wk5r2 done🤗

W4R2 Evening! ✅

Week 6 Completed

W6 R1 - a good work out

Encouragement needed!

C25K Week 6 run 2

30 mins

very soon

cant wait

Fat, unfit and 61

Finished C25K about a month ago

Music too!

Wk 1 Run2

First week great second week got a ruddy cold! Flop

First time failure

I just ran 5K !!!!

Week 5 Run 3

First run in Portugal

About to go on first run in 10 days

Stitch!! Ouch 😩

W4R2 on the beach

Run 2 done

Week 4 run 1

W5R3

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