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Slip-Slidin’ Along

Today started off with a low cuss as it turned out that my work trousers weren’t dry and I couldn’t find any of my leggings forcing me into my long flowing...

Today started off with a low cuss as it turned out that my work trousers weren’...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Grazed knee and still smiling

I went for my 2nd run, first week last night- it was raining, it was dark, I hadn’t planned a route, and I tripped whilst mid-jog, I fell hard as I was...

I went for my 2nd run, first week last night- it was raining, it was dark, I had...

Deepestblue

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wasn’t looking forward to this!

Wk2 R1....it was amazing. Seemed much easier than last week and the weekend rest certainly did me good. Beautiful at this time of day 😊

Wk2 R1....it was amazing. Seemed much easier than last week and the weekend rest...

DebboJ

•6 years ago

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Wk 3 run 1

Completed my first run of week three yesterday, it felt so good. The time seems to go quicker with each run. Maybe it’s the fact I am running for longer...

Completed my first run of week three yesterday, it felt so good. The time seems ...

Mindful_running

•6 years ago

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W9R2

Finally I have reached W9. I can't believe it. The first run was steady going and felt ok. I won't say it felt great...not yet. This jogging lark is getting a...

Finally I have reached W9. I can't believe it. The first run was steady going an...

FinhamTap

Graduate•6 years ago

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Disappointed.

Went out this morning and well I didn’t make it too far before I felt quite unwell! Had to cut my w4r2 and walk back. Feel like I’ve failed. I’m gonna try...

Went out this morning and well I didn’t make it too far before I felt quite unwe...

Pearljamrob

Graduate•6 years ago

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The guy who hates running

Starting this program for my wellbeing. Stress+anxiety were being a bit too present. Hopefully getting back into doing regular sporting activities will help. I...

Starting this program for my wellbeing. Stress+anxiety were being a bit too pres...

Bobbypizza

Graduate•6 years ago

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Done!

Just completed W9R3 this morning and it’s fair to say I’m delighted to get it done. Transformation has been amazing and they say the app works allows you to...

Just completed W9R3 this morning and it’s fair to say I’m delighted to get it do...

Purdyi-18

•6 years ago

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Morning Runs

Does anyone else find morning runs more difficult? Any tips? I tried Banana an hour before, but still struggled. An evening run seems so much easier. 😬😬

Does anyone else find morning runs more difficult? Any tips? I tried Banana an h...

GetHealthy79

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running Scared: Week 1 Done!

Ah, I made it to Week 1 - this is significant because it's the most I have ever consistently run in my life's history. And so Week 1 ended in tears - the happy...

Ah, I made it to Week 1 - this is significant because it's the most I have ever ...

Mosibyl

Graduate•6 years ago

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Delerium?

Ahead of me, beside the path I spotted a black dog poo bag standing proud on the grass about 20m away. I was muttering to myself about irresponsible dog...

Ahead of me, beside the path I spotted a black dog poo bag standing proud on the...

HeavyFoot

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie

Hi, I have just signed up so havent started tje programme yet. I was just wondering, as a depression and anxiety sufferer, if any of you have the same...

Hi, I have just signed up so havent started tje programme yet. I was just wonder...

PrincessMelisande

•6 years ago

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Completed week 1

And feel good! This is my second attempt in the couch to 5km, I think I got to week 3 then stopped a couple of summers ago. I determined to keep at it this...

And feel good! This is my second attempt in the couch to 5km, I think I got to ...

Catlady2019

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2

I did it - I don’t think it was pretty, but i did it! My plantar fasciitis affected foot is ok when I’m running but really sore when I’ve stopped 🤷‍♀️. Also...

I did it - I don’t think it was pretty, but i did it! My plantar fasciitis affec...

SharsX

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 3

I’m about to start my week 3, just wondered if anyone else finds that the back of their legs ache when running? I thought at first it was because I’m unfit!...

I’m about to start my week 3, just wondered if anyone else finds that the back o...

naonao

•6 years ago

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Wk4r1

So I’ve just completed wk3 so I had a sneaky look at wk4. Oh Lordy!! That’s a step up. Please tell me it’s doable!!!!!!?

So I’ve just completed wk3 so I had a sneaky look at wk4. Oh Lordy!! That’s a st...

Reluctant_running

•6 years ago

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App crashed on me😫

Hi all im a newbie Just started the c25k today. I was doing really well (for a none runner) sarah told me i had 2 more runs left. I was fast walking when...

Hi all im a newbie Just started the c25k today. I was doing really well (for a n...

Wibbly_wobbly

•6 years ago

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Week 1 done !

Run three was much easier than run one ! Feeling proud

Teacher26

•6 years ago

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Food

Hi all. So prior to starting C25K I have been doing slimming world for 12 weeks and lost just over a stone. I am also doing a bootcamp type of fitness class on...

Hi all. So prior to starting C25K I have been doing slimming world for 12 weeks ...

Buttercup21

•6 years ago

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Running Buddy in Stockport

Hi everyone, Anyone looking for a running buddy in the Stockport area? I’ve tried beginners running groups previously but unfortunately too fast for me....

Hi everyone, Anyone looking for a running buddy in the Stockport area? I’ve ...

Lindarunner

•6 years ago

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Knee pain w2r1

Completed w2r1 this morning with my partner in crime went extremely well so much so we decided to then go and use the gym equipment over a local field....

Completed w2r1 this morning with my partner in crime went extremely well so much...

sashalou89

•6 years ago

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Wk2 run3

Hi all, I’ve just completed wk2 r3 , the week went well...I even did my 2nd run in the rain! I’ve no idea where this will power has come from!? I’ve never see...

Hi all, I’ve just completed wk2 r3 , the week went well...I even did my 2nd run ...

Lizzie_B

Graduate•6 years ago

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Consolidation run 2

Second consolidation run tonight. Decided to repeat 9:3 but the podcast this time. Not used the podcast before (used the app previously) really liked it. It...

Second consolidation run tonight. Decided to repeat 9:3 but the podcast this tim...

ForestGrump63

Graduate•6 years ago

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Elated tonight!!

Just back from W4R1 and I am so pleased to have completed it without stopping. I never thought I'd manage the jump to Week 2, or the jump to Week 3...and...

Just back from W4R1 and I am so pleased to have completed it without stopping. I...

Choirmum

•6 years ago

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Enjoying for newbies

So I just finished W3R2. When I started this journey I was thinking I wasn’t going to enjoy it but it was something I had to do if I wanted to have a longer...

So I just finished W3R2. When I started this journey I was thinking I wasn’t go...

Kalabria

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2 - loving it 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ (also a map my run question)

I honestly can’t get over how much I am enjoying this so far, I really hope this doesn’t change! Also, on map my run it says my avatars pace is 11:04, and...

I honestly can’t get over how much I am enjoying this so far, I really hope this...

Coffeeandcake1

•6 years ago

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Retro Runners - Blue Monday Remedy Playlist

Hi to all retro runners out there To overcome the so-called Blue Monday blues, after all your hard work on suggesting songs - here is the 70s 80s Dance Anthem...

Hi to all retro runners out there To overcome the so-called Blue Monday blues, a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Running in the forest

Well today I changed my route drastically! It was one of those rare days when me and OH actually had a day off together so I suggested going to Delamere Forest...

Well today I changed my route drastically! It was one of those rare days when me...

Anna675

Graduate•6 years ago

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When you time your run.....

Do you start from after the five minutes brisk walk? I map my distance with the Fitbit app and it tells me my pace but I start and finish it from my front...

Do you start from after the five minutes brisk walk? I map my distance with the ...

CrimsonMama

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Is there an app?

Hi is there an app for this forum or can you only talk logged in online? I've got the ouch to 5k app but was wondering if there is one for health unlocked.

Hi is there an app for this forum or can you only talk logged in online? I've go...

GreenGirl89

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Slip-Slidin’ Along

Grazed knee and still smiling

Wasn’t looking forward to this!

Wk 3 run 1

W9R2

Disappointed.

The guy who hates running

Done!

Morning Runs

Running Scared: Week 1 Done!

Delerium?

Newbie

Completed week 1

W3R2

Week 2 run 3

Wk4r1

App crashed on me😫

Week 1 done !

Food

Running Buddy in Stockport

Knee pain w2r1

Wk2 run3

Consolidation run 2

Elated tonight!!

Enjoying for newbies

Week 2 Run 2 - loving it 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ (also a map my run question)

Retro Runners - Blue Monday Remedy Playlist

Running in the forest

When you time your run.....

Is there an app?

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