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Week 2

Just strapping on the trainers for run 1 week 2. Dog’s ready to go. See you on the other side.

Just strapping on the trainers for run 1 week 2. Dog’s ready to go. See you on t...

Reluctant_running

•5 years ago

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W8R2:

Today's run went well. I upped my pace a smidgen, kept everything else the same and it did the trick! I've finally managed three consecutive runs on the same...

Today's run went well. I upped my pace a smidgen, kept everything else the same ...

SkiMonday

Graduate•5 years ago

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Move forward or start again...

Hello! I started couch to 5k this week and have just completed my first week of 3 runs! I’m overweight and have never really exercised regularly ( despite...

Hello! I started couch to 5k this week and have just completed my first week of ...

Lilgwood

•5 years ago

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First Run

I did my first run yesterday! Ever. Always thought I couldn’t as I have tight calf muscles. I was sooo stiff last night but feel great today (the day after).

I did my first run yesterday! Ever. Always thought I couldn’t as I have tight ca...

SharsX

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 run 3

I’m really pleased I’ve managed to stick with it this far (I know it doesn’t seem like much) I found today’s run a lot easier than the last two. I’m still...

I’m really pleased I’ve managed to stick with it this far (I know it doesn’t see...

Stumblingmummy

•5 years ago

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Running every day?

I’m on a rest day today and went out for a walk to check out a longer route for future runs and get an idea in my mind of what 5k actually looks like. Took me...

I’m on a rest day today and went out for a walk to check out a longer route for ...

E27M14

Graduate•5 years ago

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Woohoo!! 💪🏻🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

So today I went to the gym with my can do it attitude! Not going to lie it was hard work, but I completed this even pushing my speed up for the last minute!

So today I went to the gym with my can do it attitude! Not going to lie it was h...

Scruffbag134

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Trying to get back into running following an Achilles injury,

Hi All, Having graduated from C25K last summer (surprising myself in the process, being 64 years old with no previous running experience to speak of), I...

Hi All, Having graduated from C25K last summer (surprising myself in the process...

Ray111

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

10k plan

w6r3 done but i did 10k run i found that my breathing was not right but i did 10k roll on w7

w6r3 done but i did 10k run i found that my breathing was not right but i did 10...

paul1960

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 Completed! Graduated! 🏆🏆🏆

Hi Fellow runners This is a great start to the new year and the new me! :) Proud to say I am now part of the finished club, and can run 30 minutes nonstop! Not...

Hi Fellow runners This is a great start to the new year and the new me! :) Proud...

HucknallRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Stating the obvious ?

I posted yesterday that I had done my first Parkrun (very slowly). I would recommend anyone doing one for the first time to Google your chosen venue’s...

I posted yesterday that I had done my first Parkrun (very slowly). I would recom...

HeavyFoot

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4 R1 Done

Just completed W4 R1 second time round since starting again. All the previous runs I found easy but found this one hard going. Everything was fine apart from...

Just completed W4 R1 second time round since starting again. All the previous ru...

Jmax03

•5 years ago

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Feeling happy!

My first week with couch to 5k is complete. I am feeling determined and strong! Running 3x a week, playing netball twice a week, and eating clean, the weight...

My first week with couch to 5k is complete. I am feeling determined and strong! ...

Tedders2

•5 years ago

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Ouch!!!

Is it completely normal to feel this sore after w1r2 My hips, thighs and slightly on my calf’s are sore, struggling to walk 😳 This is the first time I’ve...

Is it completely normal to feel this sore after w1r2 My hips, thighs and slight...

MrsK2017

•5 years ago

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Newbie

W1R1 just completed. Wasn’t so bad until the running section 4/5, then I started feeling it. Pleased to have started my journey though! Does anyone else feel...

W1R1 just completed. Wasn’t so bad until the running section 4/5, then I started...

RunnerWhale

Graduate•5 years ago

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Blocked ears!

A strange title for a post, I know! I've been off running for two months now, due to illness and a bereavement that took me halfway across the world. I want to...

A strange title for a post, I know! I've been off running for two months now, du...

Funnyrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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New Runner 2019!

Hello everyone! I’ve just started with the couch to 5k app and completed my first run. Who knew running could make you feel this happy :) I started this...

Hello everyone! I’ve just started with the couch to 5k app and completed my firs...

NewRunner1119

•5 years ago

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W1R2 done!

After your lovely support this morning, I’ve just finished run 2! Legs are a bit stiff and cold but feeling very proud and energised! I know it seems like...

After your lovely support this morning, I’ve just finished run 2! Legs are a bit...

Smudgebunny

•5 years ago

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Yippee! Week one complete!

I have amazed myself! Just finished day 3 of week one - now sat on a bench with 2 ltrs of water, a banana and a big grin 😁 3 things that I found helpful ........

I have amazed myself! Just finished day 3 of week one - now sat on a bench with ...

Stratters

Graduate•5 years ago

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My life's a rainbow!

Having had the realisation yesterday that it's been probably about a decade since I finished something, purely for myself, that was difficult, I can't tell you...

Having had the realisation yesterday that it's been probably about a decade sinc...

resolution

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running up that hill!

That was hard. W2R2. Where I live in Yorkshire it's not that flat. There are areas but mostly your going up hill. Today I really struggled because of that. Got...

That was hard. W2R2. Where I live in Yorkshire it's not that flat. There are are...

Hidden

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone. Good luck with your running resolutions whatever they are. You can do this! After a running lull due to the dark mornings and...

Happy New Year everyone. Good luck with your running resolutions whatever they ...

FormulaRun

•5 years ago

1 Reply

New Here.. Not even done W1R1 yet!!!

Hi Everyone, I've downloaded the app and am ready to get started with this but at the moment I am suffering from a bad cold that just keeps lingering. I want...

Hi Everyone, I've downloaded the app and am ready to get started with this but a...

MegaSuze

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Week 1

Well I started my first run yesterday and found the app amazing and easy to use, felt really good after and looking forward to my next run tomorrow! Good luck...

Well I started my first run yesterday and found the app amazing and easy to use,...

Dannyp47

•5 years ago

3 Replies

It’s worth it

Really wasn’t that awful. Use the correct Mindset and I will win x

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W1D3

Did my W1D3 run this morning.. feeling great. Tracked my progress on Strava and I actually did 4.1k today 😮 I’ve no idea if that’s good or bad, or...

Did my W1D3 run this morning.. feeling great. Tracked my progress on Strava and ...

Time_to_run

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Hello! Couch to 5k beginner

Hello! First time here, starting the couch to 5k as due to work and family I’ve not been exercising at all for the past few months. But daunted at the moment...

Hello! First time here, starting the couch to 5k as due to work and family I’ve ...

Smudgebunny

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Aldi

Not sure how good they are but just got a foam roller from Aldi, £4.99! Also dumb bells and kettle bells!

Not sure how good they are but just got a foam roller from Aldi, £4.99! Also dum...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

All Hail the Hippo of Randomness, Icon of Runners

No, I haven't joined a cult. I just thought it was a funny title. You see, during my 5k run yesterday where I once again managed to keep my 5k time to under an...

No, I haven't joined a cult. I just thought it was a funny title. You see, durin...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•5 years ago

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Peeled myself off the sheets

I’m so lazy, it’s shameful. However despite the appealing duvet building up a sweat will be better than the freezing house (I’m refusing g to put the heating...

I’m so lazy, it’s shameful. However despite the appealing duvet building up a sw...

Hidden

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Week 2

W8R2:

Move forward or start again...

First Run

Week 1 run 3

Running every day?

Woohoo!! 💪🏻🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Trying to get back into running following an Achilles injury,

10k plan

Week 9 Completed! Graduated! 🏆🏆🏆

Stating the obvious ?

W4 R1 Done

Feeling happy!

Ouch!!!

Newbie

Blocked ears!

New Runner 2019!

W1R2 done!

Yippee! Week one complete!

My life's a rainbow!

Running up that hill!

Happy New Year

New Here.. Not even done W1R1 yet!!!

Week 1

It’s worth it

W1D3

Hello! Couch to 5k beginner

Aldi

All Hail the Hippo of Randomness, Icon of Runners

Peeled myself off the sheets

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