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It's more satisfying when you are sure you are going to give up the whole way round and yet you still do it.

Started badly today, tailed off in the middle and the less said about the end the better. All the way around I wanted to give up. I'm ashamed to say I swore...

Started badly today, tailed off in the middle and the less said about the end th...

trogdelight

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk2 Run2

Nearly hitting.the big 50 so thought it's time to get fit. So far i'm loving it and seems to be getting easier although my knees are sore after the run and cor...

Nearly hitting.the big 50 so thought it's time to get fit. So far i'm loving it ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Shadows of former selves!

W5 R1 in the bag - didn’t quite make sunrise but it was a gorgeous day - even sunbathers on the beach to amuse the dogs 🐕 I managed a photo during the warm...

W5 R1 in the bag - didn’t quite make sunrise but it was a gorgeous day - even su...

Stratters

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk3 r2

Hi all, I’ve just completed my run for today and whilst looking through my app I’ve noticed that my distance is getting shorter each run! I’m not concerned...

Hi all, I’ve just completed my run for today and whilst looking through my app I...

Lizzie_B

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just starting out - any advice

Just starting to do the couch to 5k as want to surprise my dad as he loves running and wants someone to take an interest in it too ( poor dad living with 3...

Just starting to do the couch to 5k as want to surprise my dad as he loves runni...

Rachey98

•5 years ago

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Help !! How often do you run

Just downloaded the couch to 5k app as want to get fitter ( alongside the gym ). Bit confused on how often you should run / use the app . How often do other...

Just downloaded the couch to 5k app as want to get fitter ( alongside the gym )....

Rachey98

•5 years ago

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W3r2 run new shoes!

I had my gait checked yesterday and brought a new pair of running shoes, went for Brooks adrenaline gts19, great ankle support and very comfortable, so,...

I had my gait checked yesterday and brought a new pair of running shoes, went fo...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week2, Run 1

I’ve just done W2R1, and loved it, so much easier than last week, a nice gentle, slow jog on grass, although a tad bumpy it felt easier 😁😁😁 feeling amazing,...

I’ve just done W2R1, and loved it, so much easier than last week, a nice gentle,...

Deepestblue

Graduate•5 years ago

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Against the Odds

We are in our sixties, overweight and have arthritis in knees. The nurse at our Doctors surgery suggested the NHS couch to 5k plan. We thought no chance!...

We are in our sixties, overweight and have arthritis in knees. The nurse at o...

BarbaraH4

Graduate•5 years ago

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Starting to find a rhythm!

Hi All. I’ve just completed W3 and only by the end of the last 3 minute run did I feel I had a bit of a rhythm going. Made me feel a bit more positive about W4...

Hi All. I’ve just completed W3 and only by the end of the last 3 minute run did ...

Glitterjav

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Size4

Hi just went for my first run today. Struggled towards the end of the last few runs but managed to finish. Have a headache now but can’t wait for my next run...

Hi just went for my first run today. Struggled towards the end of the last few ...

Size4

•5 years ago

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Really brisk walking!

So I was a bit anxious about W5, as my body seemed always to need that first walk after the first run segment to accept that I REALLY planned to keep going....

So I was a bit anxious about W5, as my body seemed always to need that first wal...

Granspeed

Graduate•5 years ago

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Aches

Hi, just finished week 2. I'm doing ok but getting loads of aches from my runs. The back of my calves are horrid, rock hard and aching. I almost had to stop...

Hi, just finished week 2. I'm doing ok but getting loads of aches from my runs. ...

Forary

•5 years ago

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New Parkrun PB

I Graduated from C25K 19 months or so ago. At times since I have struggled with a back injury and have tried to keep running when I was feeling better and off...

I Graduated from C25K 19 months or so ago. At times since I have struggled with ...

damienair

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation run completed 😀👨‍🎓🏃‍♂️💪

That's it then. Wk9.3 done. So I suppose I've graduated. Did the local parkrun which I've done 5 times before. To make sure I ran for 30 mins I did a 5 min...

That's it then. Wk9.3 done. So I suppose I've graduated. Did the local parkrun w...

Dave58

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week2R3

Still can’t believe I am doing this ! I really struggled with R2 but this morning was better and my sense of achievement is sky high 😀

Still can’t believe I am doing this ! I really struggled with R2 but this mornin...

Swim18

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R2

About to hit second run of the week! Wish me luck...

FVRF

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R1 and first parkrun woooo

I found w7r3 really hard and seem to not quite believe that I can up it to the next bit every single time the time increases, but decided to do my first ever...

I found w7r3 really hard and seem to not quite believe that I can up it to the n...

suziefb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk4R2 done - half way through?!

Chuffed to have got through that one. The first half was tough going - even when I slowed waaaaay down. Oddly the last 5 minute run was lovely! I felt sort of...

Chuffed to have got through that one. The first half was tough going - even when...

RunnerWhale

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3

Ran run 3 this morning. very cold and quite uncomfortable. Wasn't too much up for it but got up and went. Fastest so far, not because i wanted to go faster, it...

Ran run 3 this morning. very cold and quite uncomfortable. Wasn't too much up fo...

Bobbypizza

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Getting started

Week 1 run 1 today. Feeling motivated. Any tips would be appreciated

Zerokool

•5 years ago

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Week 3, Parkrun 4... sorted!

On an absolute high... completed week 3 as park of Parkrun 4 this morning. Feel like I could climb mount Everest. Wait, I hear you cry... It's only 3 minutes...

On an absolute high... completed week 3 as park of Parkrun 4 this morning. Feel...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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Starting today!

I'm a pretty unfit guy and have decided to give this a good shot. Hopefully it will go well. Any tips?

I'm a pretty unfit guy and have decided to give this a good shot. Hopefully it w...

MrSquigglySquid

•5 years ago

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Week 2

First run of week 2. Hard work but feel good for doing it this morning

Lilwal

•5 years ago

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Wk4r3 complete.

After a hard week finally completed week 4! I find it hard to believe that I might be running for 20mins soon, so much that I find it quite daunting!

After a hard week finally completed week 4! I find it hard to believe that I mig...

Pearljamrob

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk4

Just completed wk4. Managed it ok. Just looked at week 5. I can do this!!!👍👏

jameschris1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

5-10k

I’m now running 5K regularly and would like a training plan to go to 10k. I keep reading about Ju Ju’s plan but can’t find it anywhere, can someone help?

I’m now running 5K regularly and would like a training plan to go to 10k. I keep...

redhat1

•5 years ago

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Running to Spotify for first time

After nearly a week without running, due to one of the bugs going round, I set off this morning, just for a twenty minute run. As my legs aren't very long, I...

After nearly a week without running, due to one of the bugs going round, I set o...

Janfran

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 Run 1

Sluggish Interval run after sluggish interval sleep! No alcohol, healthy food, no late night but pacing the floor at 4 am .....what’s that about? Done now but...

Sluggish Interval run after sluggish interval sleep! No alcohol, healthy food, n...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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Shall we go tomorrow?

Is anyone a lapsed graduate and stalking these posts like myself? I really need to get out there again but I’ve made my bed too cosy with brushed cotton...

Is anyone a lapsed graduate and stalking these posts like myself? I really need...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

It's more satisfying when you are sure you are going to give up the whole way round and yet you still do it.

Wk2 Run2

Shadows of former selves!

Wk3 r2

Just starting out - any advice

Help !! How often do you run

W3r2 run new shoes!

Week2, Run 1

Against the Odds

Starting to find a rhythm!

Size4

Really brisk walking!

Aches

New Parkrun PB

Graduation run completed 😀👨‍🎓🏃‍♂️💪

Week2R3

W2R2

W8R1 and first parkrun woooo

Wk4R2 done - half way through?!

Week 1 Run 3

Getting started

Week 3, Parkrun 4... sorted!

Starting today!

Week 2

Wk4r3 complete.

Wk4

5-10k

Running to Spotify for first time

Week 6 Run 1

Shall we go tomorrow?

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