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Consolidation run

I’ve just done my first 30 minute consolidation run since graduating. It was hard!! Where were my gazelle-legs, my powerhouse lungs and my Olympic stamina?...

I’ve just done my first 30 minute consolidation run since graduating. It was har...

HeavyFoot

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run week 1 run 1

I've just completed the first run and it wasn't that bad, good luck to everyone who is trying to lead a healthier lifestyle in 2019 xx

I've just completed the first run and it wasn't that bad, good luck to everyone ...

Tofuqueen

•5 years ago

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Bleep test and c25k

Hi guys! I’m a total newbie and did my first run yesterday which I’m really proud of. I’m really overweight for my height (about 8 stone if we’re going by BMI...

Hi guys! I’m a total newbie and did my first run yesterday which I’m really prou...

KatnissEverdeen

•5 years ago

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W5 R2

Just completed this and I was feeling a little smug. I never thought I would be able to run for 8 minutes. In my pride I thought "I wonder what the next run...

Just completed this and I was feeling a little smug. I never thought I would be ...

2old4this

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5, run (drumroll) 3!!!

So today was the day for the much talked about week 5 run 3. I will admit I have thought about this run quite a bit over the past week - I may even have...

So today was the day for the much talked about week 5 run 3. I will admit I have...

ktsok

Graduate•5 years ago

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Rest Days

A question to those who are C25K veterans on here. Is there anything I should be doing on the rest days? Conscious my thigh muscles are tight today, should I...

A question to those who are C25K veterans on here. Is there anything I should be...

Time_to_run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Need a running buddy who is just starting out on the Wirral

Hey any one on the Wirral that could use someone to do the couch to 5k challenge with

Hey any one on the Wirral that could use someone to do the couch to 5k challenge...

Katep85

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Weight loss

Do people find they lose weight with this program?

Ukdebdow

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 R3

Thanks for all the replies. I really could not run any slower than I do! Tried it with music (Spotify Fun Run 150-165 BPM) which really helped.

Thanks for all the replies. I really could not run any slower than I do! Tried...

Willunga

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Aching

Hi - for all of those who suffered on run 1 - I can report that the aching is non existent after run 2! Feeling awesome today! Keep going......

Hi - for all of those who suffered on run 1 - I can report that the aching is no...

stuartwildsmith

•5 years ago

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why am I limping?

I did W5 R1 yesterday and noticed that my right ankle was hurting a bit so I plodded even more slowly than usual but today it is making me limp! inside of...

I did W5 R1 yesterday and noticed that my right ankle was hurting a bit so I plo...

mafee

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back again after my third and hopefully final baby

2 years ago I used couch to 5k app and enjoyed every moment of it , but then I was told to stop running by my doctor because of hip bursitis . I was on week 9...

2 years ago I used couch to 5k app and enjoyed every moment of it , but then I w...

FNCANDOIT

•5 years ago

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Happy New Year!

Hello all, happy new year to you! Did my first run of 2019 this morning and used one of the c25k+ podcasts having only used the app before. Missed my own...

Hello all, happy new year to you! Did my first run of 2019 this morning and us...

musicalpolarbear

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7r3 ✅

I can’t believe I did it!! I woke up this morning with splitting headache. I took a couple of painkillers and set my alarm again for hour later. Well headache...

I can’t believe I did it!! I woke up this morning with splitting headache. I too...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

24 Replies

50+

Hi. I’m Ruth. Determined to get fit in this new year but haven’t exercised seriously for quite a while. I tend to start well and give up easily so have joined...

Hi. I’m Ruth. Determined to get fit in this new year but haven’t exercised serio...

PrincipalRuth

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Running etiquette

Since starting running I have noticed that very few other runners who I come across will acknowledge my existence. Just a smile or a hi would be nice as we...

Since starting running I have noticed that very few other runners who I come ac...

Runningqueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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I'm new.

Hi, I'm Maria. I'm 29, I live in Scotland. I've never ran before and what to get fit and healthy before my 30th birthday in October. So starting with this...

Hi, I'm Maria. I'm 29, I live in Scotland. I've never ran before and what to get...

Mo1989

•5 years ago

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Newbie alert!!

Hi guys I’m 34, have 5 beautiful children and a beautiful fiancée. I’ve tried doing the healthy life style so many times and failed but for some reason I...

Hi guys I’m 34, have 5 beautiful children and a beautiful fiancée. I’ve tried d...

Missing-the-sofa

•5 years ago

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Total running newbie

Have always looked at runners and thought “I’d love to have the mindset to do that”. On the advice of a pal I have downloaded the app and will tomorrow set off...

Have always looked at runners and thought “I’d love to have the mindset to do th...

branders1974

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3 done. Week 8 here I come!

Well I made it with rather more rest days than normal (had to work yesterday 😬). It wasn't the most energetic run I've done, I'm not sure whether it's because...

Well I made it with rather more rest days than normal (had to work yesterday 😬)...

Bright-spark

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lower back pain on one side

I completed w5r3 today, about 5 minutes into it I developed a dull pain in my lower back on the right side. Has anyone else had this? I wasn’t expecting it!

I completed w5r3 today, about 5 minutes into it I developed a dull pain in my lo...

LydiaAnn88

•5 years ago

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Off to a good start

I dragged myself out of bed on New Years Day and went for a run. It was a good one. I was nervous as I usually go about 6am, not many people around to see...

I dragged myself out of bed on New Years Day and went for a run. It was a good ...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

The end of the beginning

Just completed week 9 run 3 - never posted here before but wanted to give a big thanks to the designers, developers and producers of the couch to 5k......

Just completed week 9 run 3 - never posted here before but wanted to give a big ...

g4c25k

•5 years ago

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Interesting blog about Park Runs

It’s a wee bit long, but worth the read http://blog.parkrun.com/uk/2018/12/10/gp-stories/?fbclid=IwAR3wdaRGt1SUPEzDSnHA9rRaL7x3PTI_x9YpmEkr0DNGIKS1-ibwxNKbnOA

It’s a wee bit long, but worth the read http://blog.parkrun.com/uk/2018/12/10/gp...

Teresa1632

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

5k run done!

I am so chuffed I just wanted to share! Today I managed to run a 5k. 38 minutes and 38 seconds. Parkrun is the next step 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I am so chuffed I just wanted to share! Today I managed to run a 5k. 38 minute...

Lynnys74r

Graduate•5 years ago

18 Replies

Fitting it all in

Hi, I've done the programme before and stupidly then stopped running 🙄 I've had a lot of life changes in the past couple of years, I'm now a single mum of two...

Hi, I've done the programme before and stupidly then stopped running 🙄 I've had...

Jester13

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Post heart surgery????

OH and I both graduated C25K August 2018. OH was advised not to run anymore as had seriously blocked arteries resulting in a triple bypass four weeks ago. He...

OH and I both graduated C25K August 2018. OH was advised not to run anymore as h...

Lynne1916

Graduate•5 years ago

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App Kept Shutting Down

So, went on my first run, and on the whole it was pretty enjoyable, but really hard. What didn't help was that the app kept shutting down! Each time I thought...

So, went on my first run, and on the whole it was pretty enjoyable, but really h...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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-2 this morning so W7R3 done at the gym

I really wanted to run outside again as last day in the lakes for a few weeks and the air is so clear and unpolluted unlike in London. But it was -2 and I’m...

I really wanted to run outside again as last day in the lakes for a few weeks an...

MelsieJay

Graduate•5 years ago

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WEEK 7, RUN 2. - 2 Days late..

Tonight I went for run 2 of week 7 and I struggled. I've been feeling unwell since Sunday due to my kidney stones (they're coming out on Monday, wahoo) and I...

Tonight I went for run 2 of week 7 and I struggled. I've been feeling unwell sin...

BethanDavies

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Consolidation run

First run week 1 run 1

Bleep test and c25k

W5 R2

Week 5, run (drumroll) 3!!!

Rest Days

Need a running buddy who is just starting out on the Wirral

Weight loss

Week 7 R3

Aching

why am I limping?

Back again after my third and hopefully final baby

Happy New Year!

W7r3 ✅

50+

Running etiquette

I'm new.

Newbie alert!!

Total running newbie

W7R3 done. Week 8 here I come!

Lower back pain on one side

Off to a good start

The end of the beginning

Interesting blog about Park Runs

5k run done!

Fitting it all in

Post heart surgery????

App Kept Shutting Down

-2 this morning so W7R3 done at the gym

WEEK 7, RUN 2. - 2 Days late..

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