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First post - W6R3 in the bag

Hello. First post on here but been doing the C25K with Laura since 31 December. I've worked through the weeks without having to repeat anything and roughly...

Hello. First post on here but been doing the C25K with Laura since 31 December. ...

Greenwichwomble

•5 years ago

6 Replies

You know when you’re a runner when...

You know you’re a runner when your kids say in passing ‘you bin for a run?’, like it’s part of normal mum life now. Insert broad Leeds accent for kids. 🏃🏻‍♀️

You know you’re a runner when your kids say in passing ‘you bin for a run?’, lik...

Dralimc

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Felt really good tonight 🙂! Could have run for longer than the 5 minutes, so that’s encouraging for later! Wee bit of knee pain but I’m not going to be able...

Felt really good tonight 🙂! Could have run for longer than the 5 minutes, so th...

Cfc55

Graduate•5 years ago

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First and last run after eating

Mother-in-law made me a huge roast dinner and I chose to wolf this down for tea and then go for a run about 2 hours after finishing - never again. Worst...

Mother-in-law made me a huge roast dinner and I chose to wolf this down for tea ...

Zaza0309

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Return to running

I’ve just turned 54, and I’m on week 6, run 2 into C25K I’ve been a 10k runner in the past going back 10 or more years I’m enjoying the RUNNING BUZZ again...

I’ve just turned 54, and I’m on week 6, run 2 into C25K I’ve been a 10k runner i...

RainhamRunner

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Advice for parkrun

Hello everyone! Not written for a while but have been slowly building up my distance after knee trouble. Up to just over 4km now. I’m still hoping to do...

Hello everyone! Not written for a while but have been slowly building up my dist...

CatMo13

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

Hi there can anyone explain to me how to work out my maximum heart rate and to what percentage of the MHR its safe to workout or is max ok

Hi there can anyone explain to me how to work out my maximum heart rate and to what percentage of the MHR its safe to workout at or is it safe to go to the...

Hi there can anyone explain to me how to work out my maximum heart rate and to ...

allanoak

•5 years ago

9 Replies

W6R2 struggle

Completed W6R2 tonight but didn’t feel comfortable the whole run - so grateful for my three minutes walk in the middle ! Now getting stressed about W6R3, was...

Completed W6R2 tonight but didn’t feel comfortable the whole run - so grateful f...

trishydishy

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Born to Run

Week 6, run 3, never in a million years did I ever think I would feel like this, not the knackered or out of breath bit, the bring it on bit, loving it for...

Week 6, run 3, never in a million years did I ever think I would feel like this,...

Skyeb

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Not able to finish run due to unjury

Started my 25min run in week 6. All going ok till 13min and then shooting pain up Achilles and calf. Had to walk home. How can I delete the run as only option...

Started my 25min run in week 6. All going ok till 13min and then shooting pain u...

Min48

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Week 5 Run 2

Omg I’ve just completed 2 x 8 minute runs and I’m not even worried about the next run which is 20 minutes! From someone who struggled with Week 1 Run 1, I...

Omg I’ve just completed 2 x 8 minute runs and I’m not even worried about the nex...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W9R1 and 2

Got through these at last . First on Sunday i got rained on and then hailed on ; so i came home after 18 mins , wet and cold . Did R 1 on Monday ; but had...

Got through these at last . First on Sunday i got rained on and then hailed on ;...

51firstrun

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Health unlocked link in app.

Does any one else get frustrated with the health unlock link that appears in the app on the run now button .. every time I have to press the run now button or...

Does any one else get frustrated with the health unlock link that appears in the...

Carinaseac

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Back running after MCL injury

I got to week 8, sprained my MCL, and after a month’s rest (crutches etc) I am back running. Have gone back to week 3. Taking it very carefully. Had my gait...

I got to week 8, sprained my MCL, and after a month’s rest (crutches etc) I am b...

Willunga

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Thanks everyone

Well today my hubby and I completed W6.He finds the programme quite easy but I do it because I'm determined!I found this forum a couple of weeks ago and have...

Well today my hubby and I completed W6.He finds the programme quite easy but I d...

Gardenraucous

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

New to exercise - Need to improve health - Support and advice please - running shoes especially

Hi, I am new to this and will appreciate any support. I am about to hit 55 yrs and my wonderful GP (She really is...) has just had stern words with me about...

Hi, I am new to this and will appreciate any support. I am about to hit 55 yrs a...

TJFattoFitNurse

•5 years ago

9 Replies

What next?

I am on the verge of completing Couch to 5k and have loved the format of it for training - I was totally anti-running before I gave the podcast a go! I have...

I am on the verge of completing Couch to 5k and have loved the format of it for ...

Pilch23

•5 years ago

2 Replies

That was a tough one!

It was 11 degrees n sunny today for W3R2. I’ve only run in colder weather so thought I’d drunk plenty throughout the day but it definitely wasn’t enough. Had...

It was 11 degrees n sunny today for W3R2. I’ve only run in colder weather so tho...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

W8R1

So I’m just back from completing W8R1, I decided to do an earlier than normal run today and managed to hit school traffic and the start of rush hour.. running...

So I’m just back from completing W8R1, I decided to do an earlier than normal ru...

Time_to_run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 complete - I’m a runner now?!

Can believe I just ran for 25mins. I feel like dancing! I even excitedly rushed out so I could get a run in before it got dark! Sarah on the app says I’m...

Can believe I just ran for 25mins. I feel like dancing! I even excitedly rushed ...

RunnerWhale

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

W7R2... disappointed fail :-(

I failed in today’s run.. had to stop after 18 mins..... bought recommended insoles for my running shoes but they were so uncomfortable my heals have rubbed...

I failed in today’s run.. had to stop after 18 mins..... bought recommended in...

Jazio

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

W7R2... disappointed fail :-(

I failed in today’s run.. had to stop after 18 mins..... bought recommended insoles for my running shoes but they were so uncomfortable my heals have rubbed...

I failed in today’s run.. had to stop after 18 mins..... bought recommended in...

Jazio

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Graduation elation!

Well blimey, would you Adam n Eve it? I just completed my W9Run3 and feel pretty good! I’ll never shower again! 😉 (only joking, I hastily add, and feeling...

Well blimey, would you Adam n Eve it? I just completed my W9Run3 and feel pretty...

BishyBarnabee

Graduate•5 years ago

28 Replies

With a little help from my friends....

W8R1 completed with a smile - but only with support from Couchpotato2 - cheers!

Stratters

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Update

Now been placed back in a ankle support have scan and injection tomorrow 8.30 on the dot been done in a private hospital so I Lucky still MST no to any running...

Now been placed back in a ankle support have scan and injection tomorrow 8.30 on...

Garden17

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Wk9R2 - hard, so slow and bad stitch!

Today as soon as I started running after my warm up I felt like my legs weren’t part of my body. I ran but at the kilometre markers my split times were...

Today as soon as I started running after my warm up I felt like my legs weren’t ...

Joster

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Stumbled at the first hurdle

I just can't believe my bad luck. I'm trying to get back into running after my break of about 5 weeks. I just started with the first run of the C25K programme...

I just can't believe my bad luck. I'm trying to get back into running after my b...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

Physio or sports physio?

Advice needed please. I tore my cruciate ligament back in May and since then I have seen an NHS phsio but stopped going back in October as was not getting...

Advice needed please. I tore my cruciate ligament back in May and since then I h...

SuperMouse

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Gutted...

Sciatica would you try to run or not? I'm on w6 r3.

Runadink

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Off on holiday on the last day of the plan!

Hi! Just looking for some advice here. I'm in the middle of week 8, and next week is week 9. Problem is I'm off on holiday next Friday for just over 2 weeks (I...

Hi! Just looking for some advice here. I'm in the middle of week 8, and next wee...

ICLDN

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

First post - W6R3 in the bag

You know when you’re a runner when...

Week 4 Run 1

First and last run after eating

Return to running

Advice for parkrun

Hi there can anyone explain to me how to work out my maximum heart rate and to what percentage of the MHR its safe to workout or is max ok

W6R2 struggle

Born to Run

Not able to finish run due to unjury

Week 5 Run 2

W9R1 and 2

Health unlocked link in app.

Back running after MCL injury

Thanks everyone

New to exercise - Need to improve health - Support and advice please - running shoes especially

What next?

That was a tough one!

W8R1

Week 6 complete - I’m a runner now?!

W7R2... disappointed fail :-(

W7R2... disappointed fail :-(

Graduation elation!

With a little help from my friends....

Update

Wk9R2 - hard, so slow and bad stitch!

Stumbled at the first hurdle

Physio or sports physio?

Gutted...

Off on holiday on the last day of the plan!

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