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Week 9 run 2

Loved my run today so much I kept running after Jo said I was finished. I love being outside, moving and setting myself for the day. Still can't believe that...

Loved my run today so much I kept running after Jo said I was finished. I love b...

Yogaandrun

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Fingers crossed!

Just signed up. Here we go.... Wish me luck

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Illness break

I had been getting on so well with week 8. Then the day after my last run I was hit with the horrendous cold that all the kids at work have been down with. I...

I had been getting on so well with week 8. Then the day after my last run I was ...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•5 years ago

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Beginner, help!

Hi all! So I'm very new to the C25K program and my fitness level is extremely low... I've read the summaries for each weeks' podcast and I don't think I'll...

Hi all! So I'm very new to the C25K program and my fitness level is extremely lo...

RoeyCustard

•5 years ago

11 Replies

I'd never have believed it...

As a 50-year old diabetic, running wasn't even on my radar when I woke up this morning. But something on TV this morning mentioned Couch to 5K. I'd heard of...

As a 50-year old diabetic, running wasn't even on my radar when I woke up this m...

Kastri

•5 years ago

99 Replies

Compression knee sleeves

Reading about compression leggings with added knee support, but they’re rather pricey. Discovered knee sleeves and read some decent reviews about how helpful...

Reading about compression leggings with added knee support, but they’re rather p...

MrsPerch

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

C25k app playing up

Has anyone had any problems with app messing up? I did my week 4 run 3 today and it hasn’t registered that I’ve done it😔.

Has anyone had any problems with app messing up? I did my week 4 run 3 today and...

Chazz1102

•5 years ago

18 Replies

How to return to couch to 5k after illness?

So I’ve complete 2 out of 3 sessions of week 5 this week, but have been struck down with a nasty virus. Session 3 was going to be my 20-min run. I’m not ready...

So I’ve complete 2 out of 3 sessions of week 5 this week, but have been struck d...

indigo_runner

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Week 9, Run 3. I did it!! What a wonderful feeling! I’m a graduate.

It started out rough. The wind was cold and blowing hard right in my face. I started to get a sore throat, so covered my mouth with my scarf. Then it was hard...

It started out rough. The wind was cold and blowing hard right in my face. I sta...

Charliemom

Graduate•5 years ago

19 Replies

Week 9 Last Run - Nervous

I know I am being a bit ridiculous but tomorrow is my last run of week 9 and I am really nervous as I so badly want to complete it. I have never thought of...

I know I am being a bit ridiculous but tomorrow is my last run of week 9 and I a...

Manxy72

Graduate•5 years ago

35 Replies

Did better than I thought

Finished my week1 run 1 today, unfortunately the app kept cutting out in the 90 second walks so I had to keep skipping back to where I thought I was but I'm...

Finished my week1 run 1 today, unfortunately the app kept cutting out in the 90 ...

kez31

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Putting off W5R3 for as long as possible? How was it?

As soon as I saw a 20 minute run jump up on me I was terrified. 8 minute runs seemed long-winded and strenuous, so a 20 minute run is surely impossible?...

As soon as I saw a 20 minute run jump up on me I was terrified. 8 minute runs se...

boshstudent

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Sports bras

Dear ladies with big boobs ! I’m about to start the Couch to 5k where do I buy sports bras for big boobs ?

Dear ladies with big boobs ! I’m about to start the Couch to 5k where do I buy s...

Rhino25

•5 years ago

18 Replies

How did that happen?!?

Set off for Consolidation 8 n realised immediately that, although it felt comfortable, my pace was definitely faster than usual. But it felt fine n I could...

Set off for Consolidation 8 n realised immediately that, although it felt comfor...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

34 Replies

Graduated!

I’m sooooo pleased to say that I’ve graduated! Cannot believe what I have achieved as a complete non runner. Ok I’m not running 5k yet but I’m jogging non...

I’m sooooo pleased to say that I’ve graduated! Cannot believe what I have achie...

Samb76

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Should I start running if my knees hurt a little? It's on the very tip of my kneecap if that makes sense, I've had it for years on and off.

Hurting knees safe to run?

Creaky_newbie

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Nearly there

Just done W9R2. Had to do it on the treadmill as so windy I might have been blown into the river outside! So one more run to graduation. Then consolidation,...

Just done W9R2. Had to do it on the treadmill as so windy I might have been blow...

MeddieB

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

W5R3 complete. Completely hooked on c25k!

Just over 4 weeks ago, I struggled to run for 30 seconds. With the help of a decent pair of trainers, the c25k app and some 90s dance tracks blasting away to...

Just over 4 weeks ago, I struggled to run for 30 seconds. With the help of a dec...

Thegirlcandoit

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

Anyone else's knees hurting?

Hi fellow runners! I went for a 30 min run this morning, just over 3.5km so about my usual speed. I warmed up, stretched, went slowly at first...cooled down,...

Hi fellow runners! I went for a 30 min run this morning, just over 3.5km so abo...

Cakerunner

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

W5r3 but it feels like cheating

So I did w5r3 and do feel proud of myself. I really almost didn't start this c25k because running for 1 minute 8 times seemed way to much for me to cope with....

So I did w5r3 and do feel proud of myself. I really almost didn't start this c25...

Gooner4ever

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

Broken knees😔

After starting to get into it and completing W4R3 I had to rest as I had massive pain just below the knees on the inside front. The internet says it is...

After starting to get into it and completing W4R3 I had to rest as I had massive...

LittleWardy

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Next step after C25K

I have just completed C25K, relatively straightforward from a zero minute, zero metre start. No weight loss though, do I try to increase speed within the 30...

I have just completed C25K, relatively straightforward from a zero minute, zero ...

Hayesrunner

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Running up that hill ...

I have been gradually talking myself out of the mental block I've built up about hills. And when I say hills, I actually mean an uphill gradient of any kind,...

I have been gradually talking myself out of the mental block I've built up about...

Amerynthe

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

W5R3 DONE!!! If I can, anyone can!

You know what, I’m 36 am morbidly obese and have always watched on as so many friend and family have running successes. I decided to do C25K to improve my...

You know what, I’m 36 am morbidly obese and have always watched on as so many fr...

Emlist29

Graduate•5 years ago

23 Replies

My accidental 10k

Ask any referee, and we have a love/hate relationship with 7s. On the one hand it's a bit of an end of season blow-off and you can have some lighthearted...

Ask any referee, and we have a love/hate relationship with 7s. On the one hand i...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

W5R3 DONE!!! If I can, anyone can!

You know what, I’m 36 am morbidly obese and have always watched on as so many friend and family have running successes. I decided to do C25K to improve my...

You know what, I’m 36 am morbidly obese and have always watched on as so many fr...

Emlist29

Graduate•5 years ago

23 Replies

Week 1 Done ✅

It was my graduation day from week 1. Is this really the start of my running journey? I feel so happy I managed to fit in 3 sessions in the gym this week. I...

It was my graduation day from week 1. Is this really the start of my running jou...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

W5r1 against all odds

So despite taking an absolute battering from the wind I completed week 5 run 1! I’m really starting to enjoy running. Even today I was hungover, groggy and the...

So despite taking an absolute battering from the wind I completed week 5 run 1! ...

Bridetobe123

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Starting the right way

Hi all, I’ve been doubtful about writing the following, even now I’m not 100% sure. And that’s only due to the short time I’ve managed to spend around here, W6...

Hi all, I’ve been doubtful about writing the following, even now I’m not 100% su...

Tony1978

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

I’ve done it!! 🏃‍♀️

Hi everyone, well I have just done week9run3 !! The weather is blowing a gale and I had terrible earache but was determined! I can’t quite believe I have done...

Hi everyone, well I have just done week9run3 !! The weather is blowing a gale an...

Zippy17726

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Week 9 run 2

Fingers crossed!

Illness break

Beginner, help!

I'd never have believed it...

Compression knee sleeves

C25k app playing up

How to return to couch to 5k after illness?

Week 9, Run 3. I did it!! What a wonderful feeling! I’m a graduate.

Week 9 Last Run - Nervous

Did better than I thought

Putting off W5R3 for as long as possible? How was it?

Sports bras

How did that happen?!?

Graduated!

Should I start running if my knees hurt a little? It's on the very tip of my kneecap if that makes sense, I've had it for years on and off.

Nearly there

W5R3 complete. Completely hooked on c25k!

Anyone else's knees hurting?

W5r3 but it feels like cheating

Broken knees😔

Next step after C25K

Running up that hill ...

W5R3 DONE!!! If I can, anyone can!

My accidental 10k

W5R3 DONE!!! If I can, anyone can!

Week 1 Done ✅

W5r1 against all odds

Starting the right way

I’ve done it!! 🏃‍♀️

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