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W2r1

Ok so I’m probably gonna get told off for over doing it but I just pretty much ran 5k nonstop. I was following the program and taking the two mins rest between...

Ok so I’m probably gonna get told off for over doing it but I just pretty much r...

Magga1

•5 years ago

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Week 4 finished 😊

Last run of week 4 today Actually looking forward to the change to less walking intervals. Not focusing on the last run of week 5, i’ve done it before and I...

Last run of week 4 today Actually looking forward to the change to less walking...

Lisam1977

•5 years ago

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Boom

W2R3 done ..looking forward to next weeks challenge!🏃‍♀️

Joggingonthewildside

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bank Holiday weekend run for me

We're up in the Peak District for Bank Holiday weekend, so lovely to be back in Derbyshire, my homeland! Celebrated with a slow and steady jog this morning,...

We're up in the Peak District for Bank Holiday weekend, so lovely to be back in ...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduate!!

I honestly cannot believe it!Graduated on Friday .Who would have thought 9 weeks ago I would be running for 30 minutes....Managed to do 4.73km in the 30...

I honestly cannot believe it!Graduated on Friday .Who would have thought 9 weeks...

Bentley3

•5 years ago

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I went out in shorts and a vest!

I never go out in shorts and a vest, in fact the first time - since school - that I’ve worn shorts to run was last week at an event. And even then I wore long...

I never go out in shorts and a vest, in fact the first time - since school - tha...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

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Newby

Hi, I've literally added the app. I have always wanted to run because of its health benefits and it's free (sort of). But I'm crap at running. So I'm gonna try...

Hi, I've literally added the app. I have always wanted to run because of its hea...

Moons09

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Just started

Hello I’m new, Ive just started running last week, so far so good. I live in Copenhagen, but do come back to Scotland a lot. So I’m doing this couch to 5k in...

Hello I’m new, Ive just started running last week, so far so good. I live in Co...

Vina2523

Graduate•5 years ago

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63 with dodgy knees

Six weeks ago I Ran 5.47 km around the local park non stop after 8 weeks slog so the couch to 5k is the way to go ,(thank you Micheal Jordan, even if it’s just...

Six weeks ago I Ran 5.47 km around the local park non stop after 8 weeks slog so...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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It’s not getting better

So I just completed week 3 and I really have hit a wall, I don’t feel I’m improving at all, the last run was really hard and week 4 seems very daunting, should...

So I just completed week 3 and I really have hit a wall, I don’t feel I’m improv...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

22 Replies

W4R3 completed

Well that's week 4 completed. I'm looking forward to week 5 now - I expect it to be a bit of a challenge but for me that's what makes things satisfying....

Well that's week 4 completed. I'm looking forward to week 5 now - I expect it to...

5dogs

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

What are the best trainers for running

I am looking to buy a more comfortable pair of trainers , any advice ?

Lawino

•5 years ago

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Graduation badges

Still trying to find where I get my graduate badge from. I’ve looked on the app and on the web page version but can’t see any obvious places to click. Any help...

Still trying to find where I get my graduate badge from. I’ve looked on the app ...

Mullinz

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Best apps for tracking how far you run and for how long

Advice wanted please

GuyM1

•5 years ago

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To Fitbit or not to fitbit?

Morning. I've heard a lot about fitbits. Should I get one?

Oldleatherlegs

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Consolidation runs, I might just do this for a while

I had a week break. Then I got a cold. But I rested and last night I read a lot of yesterday’s posts and got motivated again to just get up and run. (It always...

I had a week break. Then I got a cold. But I rested and last night I read a lot ...

janus34

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Treadmill Advice

I completed my Couch to 5k whilst overseas & did all of my runs outside. Given I was moving around a fair bit, I had to be creative about where I did the runs;...

I completed my Couch to 5k whilst overseas & did all of my runs outside. Given I...

RunSamRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Can't believe I've just run for 25 minutes!! Spent the first ten minutes thinking it was impossible and then suddenly I had 60 seconds left! Beyond shocked!...

Can't believe I've just run for 25 minutes!! Spent the first ten minutes thinkin...

Ozbeth

•5 years ago

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Missed yesterday's run

I woke up at 4&5&6&7 and finally got up at 7.45 to run. I just couldn't face an early run today. It was still cool and very few people around so could relax...

I woke up at 4&5&6&7 and finally got up at 7.45 to run. I just couldn't face an ...

CharlieChurch

•5 years ago

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First 5km

Well I did it. Ran a 5km race yesterday at the Edinburgh Marathon Weekend. 39 mins 7 secs. The course had one long incline which most people had to walk/jog....

Well I did it. Ran a 5km race yesterday at the Edinburgh Marathon Weekend. 39 m...

Novice1955

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Gait analysis

I've had no experience good or bad, hence a little research first. Always just bought trainers that were comfortable. Now at 54 thought my feet might need a...

I've had no experience good or bad, hence a little research first. Always just b...

Dai5k

•5 years ago

2 Replies

How to stop running flat footed?

Hi, not posted before but I’ve been doing C25K for the last 2 weeks and I completed W2R3 this morning. In conversation with my a trainer at my gym they said I...

Hi, not posted before but I’ve been doing C25K for the last 2 weeks and I comple...

the_imposter

Graduate•5 years ago

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What is Your Week... ? May...Week 4

Here I am again as we move towards the end of May I am running again now and, slowly getting back into my own pattern... having a break here at the Coast...

Here I am again as we move towards the end of May I am running again now and, s...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

28 Replies

Running shoes question

So I'm using a pair of running trainers that I bought a good few years ago for the sole (haha) purpose of running, but the running part never happened. I'm...

So I'm using a pair of running trainers that I bought a good few years ago for t...

Hidden

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Re gait analysis

Article " why gait analysis won't help you find the right shoe", found in Runners Connect

Article " why gait analysis won't help you find the right shoe", found in Runner...

Dai5k

•5 years ago

11 Replies

SPRING FEVER QUEST...MAY... Week 4

Hi everyone...the final week of the Quest! Wow, that went quickly! I am still, slowy and steadily, getting back up to speed..ha ha... after a spell of non...

Hi everyone...the final week of the Quest! Wow, that went quickly! I am still, ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

8 Replies

I’m being sponsored!!!!

I just told an online friend I was doing this and they are sending me proper trainers !!!!

I just told an online friend I was doing this and they are sending me proper tra...

Hidden

•5 years ago

3 Replies

App stopped

W4r1 just completed, plus a bit as the app stopped working :( Sarah set me off on the first run after warm up, then maintained silence, so I think I ran an...

W4r1 just completed, plus a bit as the app stopped working :( Sarah set me off o...

PoolBunny1

•5 years ago

4 Replies

W5 r3

Woohoo hoo, I've only just run for 20 mins. What an achievement, still loving this.🏃‍♀️👍😁

Woohoo hoo, I've only just run for 20 mins. What an achievement, still loving t...

Newrunner52

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Never Give Up

Well it’s was 12th May 2018 that my wife and I started Cto5k to help my battle with Ptsd and depression. We got to week 8 run 2 so nearly got to the end. My...

Well it’s was 12th May 2018 that my wife and I started Cto5k to help my battle w...

SonMik

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

W2r1

Week 4 finished 😊

Boom

Bank Holiday weekend run for me

Graduate!!

I went out in shorts and a vest!

Newby

Just started

63 with dodgy knees

It’s not getting better

W4R3 completed

What are the best trainers for running

Graduation badges

Best apps for tracking how far you run and for how long

To Fitbit or not to fitbit?

Consolidation runs, I might just do this for a while

Treadmill Advice

Week 6 run 3

Missed yesterday's run

First 5km

Gait analysis

How to stop running flat footed?

What is Your Week... ? May...Week 4

Running shoes question

Re gait analysis

SPRING FEVER QUEST...MAY... Week 4

I’m being sponsored!!!!

App stopped

W5 r3

Never Give Up

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