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Lesson learnt

Well decided to go out this evening as didn’t go this morning. I broke one of the rules and learnt a valuable lesson! 5 mins into the run I got really bad...

Well decided to go out this evening as didn’t go this morning. I broke one of th...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

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When you have health issues and doing exercise leaves you in pain and crippled! ☹️

I'm unfit, and fat. And unhealthy. I have a degenerative back disorder and suffer with major mental health issues, so it's so very hard to do things, the...

I'm unfit, and fat. And unhealthy. I have a degenerative back disorder and suffe...

FitternotFatter

•5 years ago

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Week 2 - Run 2 ✅

Complete! Not much more I have to say about this one apart from the ice was a bit of a problem. I was very worried about slipping and making a fool of myself...

Complete! Not much more I have to say about this one apart from the ice was a bi...

JG94

•5 years ago

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Wk4r2..Reloaded

After having to stop on Tuesday as becoming unwell, it would seem I have had a bug! I felt off for the last couple of days. Getting a good nights rest and will...

After having to stop on Tuesday as becoming unwell, it would seem I have had a b...

Pearljamrob

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R1

This feels so good to finally get to week 9! By heck it was a cold freezing foggy night, gritters were out in their dozens, but I settled into a good pace and...

This feels so good to finally get to week 9! By heck it was a cold freezing fogg...

Ploddingmum

•5 years ago

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New to running

Struggling with my breathing and right knee pain

Chapman25

•5 years ago

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Cold weather

Is it silly to run in such cold weather? Got a run planned for tomorrow and it’s forecast to be ice and -1 It’s been cold lately but not quite this bad. Don’t...

Is it silly to run in such cold weather? Got a run planned for tomorrow and it’s...

MegR24

•5 years ago

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Injury Couch Still 😤

Incredibly frustrating now - patience has never been my strong point and a big part of my mind is telling me just to go out and see how it goes but still...

Incredibly frustrating now - patience has never been my strong point and a big p...

Zaza0309

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2!

First run of week 2 tonight. Found it a struggle even though it was only 30 seconds more per run? Do you get past this? Finding it really good for my mood but...

First run of week 2 tonight. Found it a struggle even though it was only 30 seco...

FVRF

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R2...now can't get up the stairs!

...is this normal? As soon as I stop 'running' (aka barely more than walking pace), my legs seem to seize up...am I not doing something that I should be? My...

...is this normal? As soon as I stop 'running' (aka barely more than walking pac...

Choirmum

•5 years ago

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Wow! W5R3 done!!

Can’t deny it, it was challenging. Partly due to fact I chose wrong route - too much up hill!! And temp was -2! But what a fab feeling to achieve. Genuinely...

Can’t deny it, it was challenging. Partly due to fact I chose wrong route - too ...

Dowat

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Day 2 week 1

Day 2 tonight , so cold but we did it !! 👍🏻🏃🏻‍♀️

Millie48

•5 years ago

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W1R2

Well I really enjoyed R1 on Friday. gave up on R2 on Sunday due to extremely sore thighs. Tried R2 again tonight and almost did it. I walked 1run and 20sec of...

Well I really enjoyed R1 on Friday. gave up on R2 on Sunday due to extremely sor...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W3r1

Week 3 run 1 in the bag . Wasn't too bad even in sub zero temp. Keep at it guys roll on friday

Week 3 run 1 in the bag . Wasn't too bad even in sub zero temp. Keep at it guys ...

Dickie56

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Newby

Hi I’m new to this running business, I’ve always loved the idea of being able to run. So here I am giving the couch to 5k ago!! I’ve been doing SlimmingWorld...

Hi I’m new to this running business, I’ve always loved the idea of being able to...

Sheepmum

•5 years ago

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Wk2R3

Did it tonight even though it was icy we took it steady, so pleased we nailed it :) Wk3 on Friday yikes :)

Did it tonight even though it was icy we took it steady, so pleased we nailed it...

Kevcat1

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Apparently if your resting hea...

Apparently if your resting heart rate is 10 beats or more above normal, it isn’t safe to exercise... well, I’m usually at 54-56 bpm these days but today it’s...

Apparently if your resting heart rate is 10 beats or more above normal, it isn’t...

ktsok

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R1 - Icy, what you did there

So after a longer delay than I would prefer, I finally started Week 3. Right in the middle of the week. That’s just how life is at the moment, we can’t just...

So after a longer delay than I would prefer, I finally started Week 3. Right in ...

Preserved_Moose

•5 years ago

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Yaaaaaaaaaasssss!!

With the words “trust the programme” ringing in my ears I just did 20 mins!!!! I am astounded 😯

With the words “trust the programme” ringing in my ears I just did 20 mins!!!! I...

CateBlack

•5 years ago

6 Replies

W4, R1 Complete

So I did it, ran through a winter Wonderland, nearly fell on my ass loads of times but I didn't mind because I was the only person out LOL. I did feel abit...

So I did it, ran through a winter Wonderland, nearly fell on my ass loads of tim...

GreenGirl89

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Week 9

So many people have called week 9 the victory lap. I thought it would be hell! Week 8 was so hard, surely week 9 will be harder. But no. It was amazing. I...

So many people have called week 9 the victory lap. I thought it would be hell! W...

E27M14

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hate running...can’t breathe

So... as a mum to my first born of nearly 10 months and having to get into a bridesmaid dress in a months time (that currently doesn’t fit) my fiancé (who runs...

So... as a mum to my first born of nearly 10 months and having to get into a bri...

HenrysMumHates2Run

•5 years ago

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W2 mission accomplished!!

I’m feeling great I’ve finished week 2 - it was a bit harder on my legs but definitely feel my recovery in between runs was easier - I love reading all the...

I’m feeling great I’ve finished week 2 - it was a bit harder on my legs but defi...

Dubdog

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 - Run 1 Conquered!

Last night, they kept saying how cold the weather was going to be and I was worried that it was going to snow. But it didn't so I got out there and did my...

Last night, they kept saying how cold the weather was going to be and I was worr...

Tiptopcat

•5 years ago

4 Replies

To fast ,or not too fast ?

Hi guys !! Just a quick question re 'fasting', and it's place, generally speaking, in a running programme such as C25K ? What would be the potential benefits...

Hi guys !! Just a quick question re 'fasting', and it's place, generally speakin...

Fit4life

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R3... but IBS is bad

Tried this one today . But after 5 mins i had to stop app and return home as my tummy is so bad. Did go out again and complete run . But feeling fed up as this...

Tried this one today . But after 5 mins i had to stop app and return home as my ...

51firstrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3!!

I did it... I can’t actually believe I’ve done it, and I did in -1 temperatures haha. This is the most amazing feeling ever. I felt like crying when jo said...

I did it... I can’t actually believe I’ve done it, and I did in -1 temperatures ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

16 Replies

New to running

Hi I have just completed C25k week 2 run 3 and have really enjoyed it. I am a complete beginner and have found this difficult but stuck to it and here I am....

Hi I have just completed C25k week 2 run 3 and have really enjoyed it. I am a co...

Youngo123

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Week 1, Run 2

Hello all. Just finished run 2 and feeling quite proud. It's hard to have the motivation to do all my other jobs after my run though! Just feel like I want to...

Hello all. Just finished run 2 and feeling quite proud. It's hard to have the mo...

Mydogisfastiamslow

•5 years ago

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I’ve done it!! Graduated! Woo hoo

Can’t believe I’ve finished didn’t tell anyone I was doing it so amazed family & friends as well! Now to work on speed but no hurry just keep running 🏃‍♀️...

Can’t believe I’ve finished didn’t tell anyone I was doing it so amazed family &...

Tealcat

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Lesson learnt

When you have health issues and doing exercise leaves you in pain and crippled! ☹️

Week 2 - Run 2 ✅

Wk4r2..Reloaded

W9R1

New to running

Cold weather

Injury Couch Still 😤

Week 2!

W4R2...now can't get up the stairs!

Wow! W5R3 done!!

Day 2 week 1

W1R2

W3r1

Newby

Wk2R3

Apparently if your resting hea...

W3R1 - Icy, what you did there

Yaaaaaaaaaasssss!!

W4, R1 Complete

Week 9

Hate running...can’t breathe

W2 mission accomplished!!

Week 3 - Run 1 Conquered!

To fast ,or not too fast ?

W8R3... but IBS is bad

Week 5 run 3!!

New to running

Week 1, Run 2

I’ve done it!! Graduated! Woo hoo

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