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Week 1

Completed WK1R1 on Saturday & R2 tonight. Enjoyed running at dusk. Still working out the best route, but feeling good.

Completed WK1R1 on Saturday & R2 tonight. Enjoyed running at dusk. Still working...

SingerSarah

•5 years ago

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Newbie

Just finished week 2, the last run each week is definitely easier😀. Starting to think I might stick with this !

Just finished week 2, the last run each week is definitely easier😀. Starting to...

Aspire24

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R1

W1R1 complete, feel great after it, I’m pretty active as a football referee although carrying some excess weight, using this for none training/football nights...

W1R1 complete, feel great after it, I’m pretty active as a football referee alt...

Hosie_07

•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

Determined to do this! Feeling motivated and enjoyed my first run.

FrenchDreamer

•5 years ago

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Help please!

Hi all, any advice on how to help (and hopefully speed up the healing process!) with a torn medial collateral ligament? The doctor I saw was about as helpful...

Hi all, any advice on how to help (and hopefully speed up the healing process!) ...

Tattoodo

•5 years ago

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W2R1 - One and Done

Started a little nervous, a little excited, but 30 minutes later, all done and dusted. Feel really good, but rather hit and sweaty... most definitely shower...

Started a little nervous, a little excited, but 30 minutes later, all done and d...

Sanguineus

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Post injury advice

Hi all. Just before Christmas I was running 5km in half an hour or so. Mid December I injured my knee and haven’t run since. Knee finally better, but I’m...

Hi all. Just before Christmas I was running 5km in half an hour or so. Mid Decem...

Lazyrunnner

•5 years ago

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First Run Complete!

Just completed my first run after not doing much cardio for a good few years. It struggled half way through but at least I completed it. Do people find it best...

Just completed my first run after not doing much cardio for a good few years. It...

ToriRose

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

W2R2

I did it.. Now sitting in car and I hurt like mad 😳😳

Mand-e

•5 years ago

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It’s come to a halt!

So done my first run Saturday, felt really good! But my leg has decided to swell up and have a shooting pain straight through the knee cap, out of hours dr I...

So done my first run Saturday, felt really good! But my leg has decided to swell...

NattB_91

•5 years ago

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Week 1 - Run 1 ✅

So I completed week 1, run 1 today. It wasn’t as difficult as I first thought. Thanks for all the support prior to my run. I feel much more motivated now to...

So I completed week 1, run 1 today. It wasn’t as difficult as I first thought. T...

JG94

•5 years ago

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First Run

W1R1 complete. God my lower legs and shins are sore... very stiff. Hope this gets easier? at 56 yrs and a total novice its to be expected I guest .

W1R1 complete. God my lower legs and shins are sore... very stiff. Hope this get...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W9R3...Yay! Couch to 3.75k You can get it if you really want!

My playlist seemed to know it was my graduation run, starting with Jimmy Cliff singing ‘you can get it if you really want, you must try... you’ll succeed at...

My playlist seemed to know it was my graduation run, starting with Jimmy Cliff s...

Bright-spark

Graduate•5 years ago

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How fast do you run?

Is the speed we run important as I’m sure I’m pretty slow :/

Hidden

•5 years ago

7 Replies

C25K on a bike?

Hi all 👋🏻 I have hyper mobility so running isn’t really an option for me, as my knees literally bend too far back sometimes (it’s nothing serious) 😂. So...

Hi all 👋🏻 I have hyper mobility so running isn’t really an option for me, as ...

kirstywoods3

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Newbie

What a great app! I’ve not run since school and I’ve managed the W1R1&2 I just hope I can keep it up!

What a great app! I’ve not run since school and I’ve managed the W1R1&2 I just h...

Hidden

•5 years ago

7 Replies

W1R1

First day complete! Slightly chaffed thighs but a good first step! Looking forward to W1R2 on Weds!

First day complete! Slightly chaffed thighs but a good first step! Looking forwa...

Newmantic

•5 years ago

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W8r3 - first run after chest infection

Just after completing w8r2, I went down with the traditional end-of-term chest infection (it always seems to happen just in time for Christmas...). After...

Just after completing w8r2, I went down with the traditional end-of-term chest i...

WombatCreek

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Where do you run?

Hi, just wondered where everyone does their runs? I have an old railway line which is now a cycle/walking path near me that I use. Don’t want to get bored of...

Hi, just wondered where everyone does their runs? I have an old railway line whi...

Glitterjav

Graduate•5 years ago

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Day one done

Just started couch to 5k today. Used to run all the time in my twenties and early thirties. But now in my mid forties and two stone heavier I thought I would...

Just started couch to 5k today. Used to run all the time in my twenties and earl...

Lilwal

•5 years ago

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Week 1 - Run 3 Completed!

Went out this morning and was really happy with my run. It is great waking up and being motivated to actually go out. The worst thing about today's session...

Went out this morning and was really happy with my run. It is great waking up an...

Tiptopcat

•5 years ago

4 Replies

W3r1

I’m feeling pleased with myself today. Started back to work after being off work 6 months post op. The voice in my head saying you’re too knackered don’t...

I’m feeling pleased with myself today. Started back to work after being off work...

Lesley2606

•5 years ago

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A promise is a promise

Said I’d have a go at it by end of day Tuesday - and I’ve done it, against a rose and amber sunset and a malfunctioning bird scarer ! Goodbye, week 6 😄

Said I’d have a go at it by end of day Tuesday - and I’ve done it, against a ros...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

29 Replies

W2R3 - ankle pain?

Hi everyone. I finished my Week 2 Run 3 this morning, and it was only when I got back to the house that I noticed a slight twinge of sharp pain on the left...

Hi everyone. I finished my Week 2 Run 3 this morning, and it was only when I got...

Oasis54

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Sore thigh! Should I run or rest?

Today is my rest day and tomorrow am due to do wk6 run 3 which is 25 mins straight with no walking rests! The weekend I did week 6 run 2 Saturday morning and...

Today is my rest day and tomorrow am due to do wk6 run 3 which is 25 mins straig...

CrimsonMama

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Birthday run!

That extra 3 minutes running was brutal! When Jo Whiley said in my ear "Only 5 minutes left to go" I thought to myself "Brilliant, that means only 4 minutes...

That extra 3 minutes running was brutal! When Jo Whiley said in my ear "Only 5 m...

BirdyRose

•5 years ago

7 Replies

My First Parkrun

I eventually managed to get along to a local Parkrun on Saturday and although it was tough due to the really steep hill near the end of the 5K I really enjoyed...

I eventually managed to get along to a local Parkrun on Saturday and although it...

Jimafblack

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W3R1 😄

What can I say firstly I got my motivational coach back Jo, very happy about that. Iv found my ideal jogging music, it was a winning combination. I got a...

What can I say firstly I got my motivational coach back Jo, very happy about th...

Jellylegs1

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Week 8

Who would have thought it! Week 8 1st run in the bag. 8 weeks ago I could not run. So proud of myself 😀

Who would have thought it! Week 8 1st run in the bag. 8 weeks ago I could not ru...

Elainemoo

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Zombie run

Has anyone tried the zombie run couch 2 5k ? Is it the same runs?

Reluctant_running

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Week 1

Newbie

W1R1

Week 1 Run 1

Help please!

W2R1 - One and Done

Post injury advice

First Run Complete!

W2R2

It’s come to a halt!

Week 1 - Run 1 ✅

First Run

W9R3...Yay! Couch to 3.75k You can get it if you really want!

How fast do you run?

C25K on a bike?

Newbie

W1R1

W8r3 - first run after chest infection

Where do you run?

Day one done

Week 1 - Run 3 Completed!

W3r1

A promise is a promise

W2R3 - ankle pain?

Sore thigh! Should I run or rest?

Birthday run!

My First Parkrun

W3R1 😄

Week 8

Zombie run

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