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Can the time of day affect your run?

I normally run at night but the past 2 times that I've decided to run earlier in the day, I haven't been able to complete the run. Can your body get used to...

I normally run at night but the past 2 times that I've decided to run earlier in...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 - Boston baby!!

Well this was the run I had been dreading the most thus far. It followed 8 hours on a plane, 5 hours of jet leg and a night where more cocktails were consumed...

Well this was the run I had been dreading the most thus far. It followed 8 hours...

Moz2407

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R1 - Well that was a pleasant surprise!!

😊 that went better than expected! My morning routine was well and truly turned on it’s head this morning 🙄 after one of my teenagers missed the bus 🚌 and...

😊 that went better than expected! My morning routine was well and truly turne...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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How you all been?

Hey folks, I haven't post d about running in ages. Well it's something I didn't want to admit, but on my last run getting to running for an hour straight,...

Hey folks, I haven't post d about running in ages. Well it's something I didn't...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25k app not found on playstore

So, the title says it all. I'm trying to install the app on my daughters Moto, and the app doesn't show up in PlayStore searches. Any external links to...

So, the title says it all. I'm trying to install the app on my daughters Moto, a...

Bisketdoge123

•5 years ago

7 Replies

W3R1 done!

Completed the first run of week three this morning, was so nervous about stepping it up this week but I managed. Does the "is this nearly over?" thought ever...

Completed the first run of week three this morning, was so nervous about steppin...

Spurrr7

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation Run 2 on weather watch

So Running is not just about the technique, breathing, running attire etc etc as I found out today it is also about monitoring the weather to ensure that you...

So Running is not just about the technique, breathing, running attire etc etc as...

welsby1967

Graduate•5 years ago

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ParkRun

Did my second Park Run on Saturday after months of building up to the 5k. Although I find it hard I have more energy than I've had for years. If you're...

Did my second Park Run on Saturday after months of building up to the 5k. Altho...

sunnycroft

•5 years ago

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Revisiting W3

Interesting one this morning. My wife and I started this thing together but she hurt her knee in W3 - I kept going and graduated. She has started again and I...

Interesting one this morning. My wife and I started this thing together but she ...

Vegmol

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hello again lovelies!

Well I’ve started at the beginning after nearly 9 months off - I got to week 7 before 😊 Due to my continued love of wine the weight is creeping on so I have...

Well I’ve started at the beginning after nearly 9 months off - I got to week 7 b...

WineLover99

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Greetings

Hi, I’ve just completed run 1 and lived to tell the tale!

Pathfinder1

•5 years ago

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Aches & pains

I did W9R1 yesterday & have noticed an ache in my left hip. I think this started happening after the 25 min + runs over the last couple of weeks. I always try...

I did W9R1 yesterday & have noticed an ache in my left hip. I think this started...

Juststartedtorun

Graduate•5 years ago

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I can do this.

Started all over again a few weeks ago after getting tendinitis on wk3 run 1. Should be on week 3 run one this week but I’ve decided to repeat week two as I...

Started all over again a few weeks ago after getting tendinitis on wk3 run 1. Sh...

Dawniedewdrop

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Need some encouragement/virtual slap

I am currently off work with secure depression and anxiety. Started running to try and tone up and to help my mental health. I completed the c25k after 9 weeks...

I am currently off work with secure depression and anxiety. Started running to t...

Feeling_Runderful

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

Running Trainers

Hi I’m currently on week 5 and loving it 😊. Can anyone give me some advice on running shoes? I want to buy a good pair and have been looking at Nike Pegasus...

Hi I’m currently on week 5 and loving it 😊. Can anyone give me some advice on r...

Maisymoomoo

•5 years ago

11 Replies

W3r1 done!

I gotta say that getting up to go for a run this morning was hard because it was still dark but once I got into to first 3 minute run I remembered how much I...

I gotta say that getting up to go for a run this morning was hard because it was...

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4

I was a little concerned about the big jump from week 3 to week 4, but today I ran for 16 minutes!!!!! I can hardly believe it!!! Bring on the rest of the week...

I was a little concerned about the big jump from week 3 to week 4, but today I r...

HamsterWheel

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Back to it

Hi all. Following a long absence due to a serious chest & ear infection I’ve finally been given the go ahead by the doc to introduce some exercise back into...

Hi all. Following a long absence due to a serious chest & ear infection I’ve fi...

FormulaRun

•5 years ago

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Doin’ Everything Twice!

I’m so unfit but want to change. I’m doing each week twice as I think Couch to 5K’s target audience is about half my age, so did my first 3 minute runs today...

I’m so unfit but want to change. I’m doing each week twice as I think Couch to 5...

MargoPuffyPants

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 1!!!

3 minutes 3 whole minutes. On week 1 I couldn't even run 1 minute without wanting to give up but I did 3 not once but twice. I'm so freaking proud of myself. I...

3 minutes 3 whole minutes. On week 1 I couldn't even run 1 minute without wantin...

WickedAlwaysWins

•5 years ago

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W9R1

Never have I ever ran 30 minutes without stopping in my life!! It was totally knackering but I’m soooooo glad I didn’t stop 😂🙏

Never have I ever ran 30 minutes without stopping in my life!! It was totally kn...

SharsX

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4r2 legs gave up with one minute to go!

So I did my W4r2 today, but didn't plan it very well as I got to the stairs that lead out of my park with one minute to go, and my legs just said 'nope not...

So I did my W4r2 today, but didn't plan it very well as I got to the stairs that...

Chatbleu

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

W6 R3 repeat, repeat, repeat

After 3 attempts of W6 R3, I finally completed it last week. Successfully completed W7 R1 and this evening R2. Now i'm happy to say i'm a runner. It has been a...

After 3 attempts of W6 R3, I finally completed it last week. Successfully comple...

ToriRose

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1... disaster

I’m trying so hard... but this was not good. I attempted week 4 Run 1 yesterday and I have fretted about my next run since. I am 40 and over weight... I have...

I’m trying so hard... but this was not good. I attempted week 4 Run 1 yesterday ...

Tmm2912

•5 years ago

34 Replies

W8 Finished 🏃‍♀️

Well only 3 runs left, really can't believe it

SJB49

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Running shoes 👟👟

New shoes 😀

Pinkpig20

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

First Run

Just did my very first run this eve and was actually terrified to do it but surprised myself and got through it. I managed the 60 sec and rest for 90, 7...

Just did my very first run this eve and was actually terrified to do it but surp...

Yoga77

•5 years ago

9 Replies

I’ve done it, twice 😄💪🏻

After completing W7 last Monday, I thought I’d try a 5k run on the following Wednesday.. I did it! I ran for a whole 5K in 40 minutes 😄😄😄 I didn’t know if...

After completing W7 last Monday, I thought I’d try a 5k run on the following Wed...

bethanw

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Not a good run 😥

So park run success Saturday and didn’t finish my run today !! It was SO windy and was running into it at first. Only did 15 mins!! First time I haven’t...

So park run success Saturday and didn’t finish my run today !! It was SO windy a...

Laurzmum

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 complete 😁

I’m feeling a sense of achievement after completing week 4, I haven’t ran since I left school so it’s been a while... I’ve surprised myself how much I have...

I’m feeling a sense of achievement after completing week 4, I haven’t ran since ...

Steffas

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Can the time of day affect your run?

Week 3 Run 2 - Boston baby!!

W2R1 - Well that was a pleasant surprise!!

How you all been?

C25k app not found on playstore

W3R1 done!

Consolidation Run 2 on weather watch

ParkRun

Revisiting W3

Hello again lovelies!

Greetings

Aches & pains

I can do this.

Need some encouragement/virtual slap

Running Trainers

W3r1 done!

Week 4

Back to it

Doin’ Everything Twice!

Week 3 run 1!!!

W9R1

W4r2 legs gave up with one minute to go!

W6 R3 repeat, repeat, repeat

Week 4 Run 1... disaster

W8 Finished 🏃‍♀️

Running shoes 👟👟

First Run

I’ve done it, twice 😄💪🏻

Not a good run 😥

Week 4 complete 😁

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