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Struggle

Why did that feel so hard, week 6 run 2. Was it the warm weather? That was a tough one, but onward and upward I hope!

Why did that feel so hard, week 6 run 2. Was it the warm weather? That was a tou...

LynneB19

•5 years ago

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Week 2

Just got back from my Second run of week two absolutely love it 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Scottlogan

•5 years ago

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W7 R1 Done!

Hi all! Just completed my second 25 min run, with W7 R1. First half went well and second half was okay but harder due to the strong winds on my run back down...

Hi all! Just completed my second 25 min run, with W7 R1. First half went well a...

bexcrowe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 done

Week 1 is done and run 1 of week 2, I can’t believe how good I feel about myself for doing this and how good I feel. I just hope I can keep this up

Week 1 is done and run 1 of week 2, I can’t believe how good I feel about myse...

Mustbemad1

•5 years ago

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how well does it all work?

so I began using the app last year for a few weeks and it was great but eventually I ran out of motivation and stopped. recently my school decided to plan a 5k...

so I began using the app last year for a few weeks and it was great but eventual...

Lis_knight

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Hello 👋🏻

Hi, I seem to be forever re-doing C25k so this time I’m putting myself out there for extra support! I’m just coming to the end of week 2 and I struggle with...

Hi, I seem to be forever re-doing C25k so this time I’m putting myself out there...

VLH73

•5 years ago

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Hi All... New here and just finished Week 1

I finished week 1 this morning and want to check in with everyone to ask about my speeds.. 1st run was Walking @ 5.5mph and running at 9mph 2nd run was...

I finished week 1 this morning and want to check in with everyone to ask about m...

Unfit_Dad

•5 years ago

6 Replies

🤞🏼

Gonna start tonight

Angmac68

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Damn it.....

I'm supposed to be doing W8 R2 today but been up all night with stomach problems which haven't gone away. I'm on hols abroad at the moment and I'm really proud...

I'm supposed to be doing W8 R2 today but been up all night with stomach problems...

WatcherF

Graduate•5 years ago

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Past halfway!

Today’s slow 30 minute run in the sun with the birds and the butterflies takes me to 27.31 miles done for Miles for Mind, leaving 22.69 miles left to complete...

Today’s slow 30 minute run in the sun with the birds and the butterflies takes m...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 2 🙌

2nd run of week 4. Better than the first but still tough. Breathing getting much better. Here is my view 🏃‍♀️😊👌

2nd run of week 4. Better than the first but still tough. Breathing getting much...

suebuzz

Graduate•5 years ago

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3rd time lucky!

Hi all I’ve started the training twice already, wanting to finally do some exercise having never ever been remotely “sporty. But, each time have given up after...

Hi all I’ve started the training twice already, wanting to finally do some exerc...

HalloweenBaby

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week3 run 3 - late report

I had to defer the final run of week 3 due to other commitments and inertia but I finally did it yesterday. I did feel like I had lead legs but that’s how it...

I had to defer the final run of week 3 due to other commitments and inertia but ...

Dhiny

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Want to feel better

I’ve just joined, I need to lose weight and get fit but above all else to feel better.

I’ve just joined, I need to lose weight and get fit but above all else to feel b...

Angmac68

•5 years ago

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And that’s a wrap!

I’ve bloody done it! LITERALLY couch to 30 mins (4K). Took me 13 weeks as I def needed more that 1 day between runs, I took a week off due to a holiday and my...

I’ve bloody done it! LITERALLY couch to 30 mins (4K). Took me 13 weeks as I def ...

Milajayne

Graduate•5 years ago

28 Replies

Week 6 Run 3 done!! I’m 😀 😊 😆 Does this make mean actual runner?

This morning I ran for 25 minutes!!! Does this make me an actual runner? I so hope so. A nice slow jog to start with and after the first 7 minutes I settled...

This morning I ran for 25 minutes!!! Does this make me an actual runner? I so h...

JaniceG68

Graduate•5 years ago

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Into week six!

Over halfway through the journey and I feel so much stronger, now feel like I can run for a bus if I need to 😂 anyone else feeling the benefits? I’d love to...

Over halfway through the journey and I feel so much stronger, now feel like I ca...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Can’t quite believe it -

Wow, I cannot believe I have actually completed the C25. I was told I was not a runner and here I am, running 30 min with ease (but not quite the 5k yet in...

Wow, I cannot believe I have actually completed the C25. I was told I was not a...

emsnina

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3r2 done😊 but 2 migraines this week, could this be linked to increase in exercise???

Feeling chuffed again that I was able to run for a 3 min stretch. Was supposed to run yesterday but had to postpone it as had a migraine. I usually only get...

Feeling chuffed again that I was able to run for a 3 min stretch. Was supposed t...

Ckj06

Graduate•5 years ago

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ABBAsolutely fantastic!! W7 ticked off 😆

Inspired by Oldfloss's love of an ABBA playlist to accompany her runs, today I did the same to get me to the end of week 7. Week 7 has been a struggle and...

Inspired by Oldfloss's love of an ABBA playlist to accompany her runs, today I d...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Started my couch to 5k today

So I'm 29 and have an 18 month old. I've always struggled with exercise and sticking with things. I've lost most of my baby weight through diet but have the...

So I'm 29 and have an 18 month old. I've always struggled with exercise and sti...

Minionmarvel

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Thank you

Thank you all for replying to my first post. It is so encouraging to hear from you all. Will certainly be keeping an eye on future posts.

Thank you all for replying to my first post. It is so encouraging to hear from y...

Micktoot1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Slow hard slog

Did a short 20 min run yesterday morning. It was bloody hard!!!! It’s not my legs and it’s not my breathing. I don’t know what it is but it’s just hard. I had...

Did a short 20 min run yesterday morning. It was bloody hard!!!! It’s not my leg...

madmother

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Overweight, but Healthy, should I start now?

My introduction, I'm 58 and at least 5pounds overweight. Should I be running given my obesity? I have time to get a routine together, but you receive so much...

My introduction, I'm 58 and at least 5pounds overweight. Should I be running gi...

good_life_to

•5 years ago

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Well that was a surprise !!!

Just back from W4R1. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t very anxious about my ability to run for five minutes at a time ! But...... As usual, first two runs...

Just back from W4R1. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t very anxious about my abil...

Fiftyfive25k

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Where to next

Have been running three times a week did 6k the other week but I do miss having a programmed to following can anyone recommend to follow up coucht5k.

Have been running three times a week did 6k the other week but I do miss having ...

Hawkins153

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Numbers - who to believe?

Numbers? Few days ago I had a rant. I said - What next? I seem to run 3.5 km in my week 8 walk, run, walk session. If the gadget I use is accurate?...

Numbers? Few days ago I had a rant. I said - What next? I seem to run 3.5 km i...

Hatman

Graduate•5 years ago

24 Replies

WK4Run2

achey. anyone have any tips for shin splints?

teexboos

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W5R3 completed despite forgetting Headphones

Well I manged it, a whole 20 minutes running. It didn't start well as I got to the gym only to find I'd forgotten my headphone and had to do the run without...

Well I manged it, a whole 20 minutes running. It didn't start well as I got to t...

The_Real_BFG

Graduate•5 years ago

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Problem with app - week 5 run 3

Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and how I might fix it. Was all set to do week 5 run 3 but when I started it, it actually does the run from...

Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and how I might fix it. Was a...

BettyColtrane

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

Struggle

Week 2

W7 R1 Done!

Week 1 done

how well does it all work?

Hello 👋🏻

Hi All... New here and just finished Week 1

🤞🏼

Damn it.....

Past halfway!

Week 4 run 2 🙌

3rd time lucky!

Week3 run 3 - late report

Want to feel better

And that’s a wrap!

Week 6 Run 3 done!! I’m 😀 😊 😆 Does this make mean actual runner?

Into week six!

Can’t quite believe it -

W3r2 done😊 but 2 migraines this week, could this be linked to increase in exercise???

ABBAsolutely fantastic!! W7 ticked off 😆

Started my couch to 5k today

Thank you

Slow hard slog

Overweight, but Healthy, should I start now?

Well that was a surprise !!!

Where to next

Numbers - who to believe?

WK4Run2

W5R3 completed despite forgetting Headphones

Problem with app - week 5 run 3

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