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Help Running out of time...excuse the pun

Me and a friend have committed to run 5k around Hyde Park on 26 Jan and have 11 runs to do to finish the Couch to 5k. However with the Xmas break and me being...

Me and a friend have committed to run 5k around Hyde Park on 26 Jan and have 11 ...

Blondebeginner

•5 years ago

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This week thus far

I did a park run on Saturday. I went out on Monday, good run. Went out on Monday morning and again this morning. This morning my leg felt a bit odd, not...

I did a park run on Saturday. I went out on Monday, good run. Went out on Mond...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•5 years ago

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Weekday running troubles

Just wanted to ask for some advice- I have just completed week 1 (woohoo!) I am a teacher and struggling to run during the week as weekdays just don't seem to...

Just wanted to ask for some advice- I have just completed week 1 (woohoo!) I am ...

Run1234Run

•5 years ago

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W2R2

Well that was hard. I ran mid afternoon though and I am definitely happier running earlier. On Friday I will definitely revert to running first thing!

Well that was hard. I ran mid afternoon though and I am definitely happier runn...

BestLife19

Graduate•5 years ago

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You never can tell....

I've just come back froy 3rd run of week 8, and while I'm still plodding along, I honestly think that's the longest amount of time I've ever run in my life,and...

I've just come back froy 3rd run of week 8, and while I'm still plodding along, ...

Irunwithmydog

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running club update!! W8r3 ✅

Well I didn’t do as well as Phoenix, it I did my 28 mins so that’s w8r3 done! I was at the back and I was doing a very slow ‘jog’ the lady I was with walked!!...

Well I didn’t do as well as Phoenix, it I did my 28 mins so that’s w8r3 done! I...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week two run two

Just completed run two of week two and it was good!! Although I am dreading week three!!

Just completed run two of week two and it was good!! Although I am dreading week...

Runningtwinmum

•5 years ago

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Run 2 week 1

Well chuffed to get that one out the way bring on RUN 3 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

Acko21

•5 years ago

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Week 1 run 1

Just back and feeling a bit wobbly but good! Ran some 10k’s about 30 years ago! 55 now and only exercise for years has been walking the dog 🙄! Hoping to aim...

Just back and feeling a bit wobbly but good! Ran some 10k’s about 30 years ago! ...

Cfc55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2, run 2 and weather worries

Run 2 over today. Feeling great but a bit worried about Friday run 3 because of freezing rain forecast. Ať worst, I may have to postpone. Any tips fór clothing...

Run 2 over today. Feeling great but a bit worried about Friday run 3 because of ...

Gryllotalpa

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2, Run 1.

Struggled tonight! Found the extra time running quite hard and my legs are stil really painful (mainly around my shins) but glad I have done it & hoping it...

Struggled tonight! Found the extra time running quite hard and my legs are stil ...

SD2019

•5 years ago

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Week 1 - Run 1 Completed! Hurrah!

Hello! I am happy to have discovered this forum. Two things encouraged me to embark on this challenge. I follow a youtuber who completed the Couch to 5k, after...

Hello! I am happy to have discovered this forum. Two things encouraged me to emb...

Tiptopcat

•5 years ago

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Week 2 race 1: Done :)

Just completed week 2 race 1. After having a wobble at the end of week 1 I’m so pleased I did it!! Amazingly found it more enjoyable and slightly easier?! I...

Just completed week 2 race 1. After having a wobble at the end of week 1 I’m so ...

Lilgwood

•5 years ago

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Old bones?!

Hi all, I’m new to this whole running thing (I did my very best to avoid it completely until last week when I decided to tackle it head on) I’ve just completed...

Hi all, I’m new to this whole running thing (I did my very best to avoid it comp...

Tattoodo

•5 years ago

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9:1

Unfortunately accidentally ran 8:3 twice so this one is bitter sweet 😂 ran really slowly but only enjoyed the last 5 minutes. Obvs psychological 🙄

Unfortunately accidentally ran 8:3 twice so this one is bitter sweet 😂 ran real...

ForestGrump63

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 advice

Hi so I just finished my first run in week 2 and found it a real struggle I think I only completed one of the runs without having to stop. Should I go back and...

Hi so I just finished my first run in week 2 and found it a real struggle I thin...

Steph220

•5 years ago

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Reassurance....does c25k actually work?

I would like to hear from the pro runners who started off with zero running experience. I use to go to the gym at 17, I'm now 32 with no fitness inbetween,...

I would like to hear from the pro runners who started off with zero running expe...

Fitgirltobe

•5 years ago

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W1R2 - 112.5%!

Ok this was good, this was encouraging. As we know, I am capable of much more than this, or at least I was, but I need to work back up to it because I’m out...

Ok this was good, this was encouraging. As we know, I am capable of much more t...

Preserved_Moose

•5 years ago

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New to this c25k

Hi So I’m new to all this excercise lark, Iv not excercised since school and 20 years on Iv decided to give it a go. I always hated running at school but...

Hi So I’m new to all this excercise lark, Iv not excercised since school and 20 ...

Lazymum

•5 years ago

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Wk 2 run 2

Felt shocking yesterday so didn’t run but got back on it today. Pleased I didn’t find an excuse not to. Bit cold mind you xx

Felt shocking yesterday so didn’t run but got back on it today. Pleased I didn’t...

Reluctant_running

•5 years ago

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Week 6 R3 Whoop Whoop!

I am a runner! I ran a little over 3k in 25 minutes and didn’t die! As ever, the first 10 minutes was the hardest. I wouldn’t say my last 60 seconds was in any...

I am a runner! I ran a little over 3k in 25 minutes and didn’t die! As ever, the...

E27M14

Graduate•5 years ago

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Failed First Day, tips for breathing

Been doing this for a few days now and each time i do i get to the fifth run and then end up not breathing properly and just out of breath any help or advice?

Been doing this for a few days now and each time i do i get to the fifth run and...

RickASCII

•5 years ago

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First run

I have just completed my first run and feel great - looking forward to tomorrow 😊

I have just completed my first run and feel great - looking forward to tomorrow ...

Quinnus

•5 years ago

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Running club

I’m supposed to be going to a running club tonight for the first time! They said I can do my w8r3 during their run the walk the rest. I do know that one of the...

I’m supposed to be going to a running club tonight for the first time! They said...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R2 done

Last of the run-walk-run sessions completed. I feel like when I left primary school and was facing having the whole afternoon in future without having a break...

Last of the run-walk-run sessions completed. I feel like when I left primary sch...

strollguy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hi ..disappointed

Hi Been doing this for 4 months and finally done week 5 run 3 ! Confused as lost inches all over but not a pound of weight ! Eating SW plan Still a bad BMI...

Hi Been doing this for 4 months and finally done week 5 run 3 ! Confused as los...

Fatty73

•5 years ago

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Hello Again

Hello all. It’s ages since I’ve posted anything - I’ve not been running for a long time. However, last night I joined a local beginners running group as I...

Hello all. It’s ages since I’ve posted anything - I’ve not been running for a lo...

janey38

Graduate•5 years ago

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Who knew 30 seconds could be so long ? 😂

I ran my 1st run of week 2 today , wow I noticed that extra 30 seconds... I thought Jo Wiley had deserted me 🤔 but strangely that was only for the 1st 2 runs...

I ran my 1st run of week 2 today , wow I noticed that extra 30 seconds... I thou...

Darcyduck

•5 years ago

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I’m back! No giving up!

Well previous success means I can actually do this!!! So after a long time with no running I’m getting my barefoot shoes back on and I’m going on a machine...

Well previous success means I can actually do this!!! So after a long time with ...

spinrek

Graduate•5 years ago

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My knees hurt

I have W2R2 today. My knees really hurt so I am worried about todays run. My Chiropractor is working with me to keep everything aligned and stripping scar...

I have W2R2 today. My knees really hurt so I am worried about todays run. My C...

Chocomom

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Help Running out of time...excuse the pun

This week thus far

Weekday running troubles

W2R2

You never can tell....

Running club update!! W8r3 ✅

Week two run two

Run 2 week 1

Week 1 run 1

Week 2, run 2 and weather worries

Week 2, Run 1.

Week 1 - Run 1 Completed! Hurrah!

Week 2 race 1: Done :)

Old bones?!

9:1

Week 2 advice

Reassurance....does c25k actually work?

W1R2 - 112.5%!

New to this c25k

Wk 2 run 2

Week 6 R3 Whoop Whoop!

Failed First Day, tips for breathing

First run

Running club

W6R2 done

Hi ..disappointed

Hello Again

Who knew 30 seconds could be so long ? 😂

I’m back! No giving up!

My knees hurt

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