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New to this site...new to running!

Hi, my husband and I have just completed our first run of CouchTo5K. I was dreading it cos I've never ran before in my life but I managed to finish it and I am...

Hi, my husband and I have just completed our first run of CouchTo5K. I was dread...

Cors1984

•5 years ago

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Treadmill running... does anyone actually enjoy it?

Completed my w7r2 on Tuesday in the gym whilst my son had his swimming lesson. Must say it was the first time I thought I would not get through it. Had to dig...

Completed my w7r2 on Tuesday in the gym whilst my son had his swimming lesson. M...

Thegirlcandoit

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R2..followed MJ’s instructions and went for it for the last minute!

How liberating it felt.! Thoroughly enjoyed it and managed to cover 4K in 25 minutes 😊 have signed up for Parkrun and going to do W7R3 on Saturday there,...

How liberating it felt.! Thoroughly enjoyed it and managed to cover 4K in 25 min...

Coco-Major

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run 3

Unfortunately week one run three (aiming for four minutes running) could not take place. After joining a jazzercise class on Wednesday, I woke up on Thursday...

Unfortunately week one run three (aiming for four minutes running) could not tak...

Bignanny

•5 years ago

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28st, is it a good idea to start couch to 5k?

Hi, as the title says, i'm just under 28st and wondering if c25k is something i should consider doing. I can't run at the minute as it hurts my knees with all...

Hi, as the title says, i'm just under 28st and wondering if c25k is something i ...

jonojamesmac

•5 years ago

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1st Run in a month ...

First since 12th April.... hard tonight ... but hey ... its a start back out there . Time was no where near my pb but I'm back out doing 5k !

First since 12th April.... hard tonight ... but hey ... its a start back out the...

Lucyintheskywith

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5 R3

Week 5 completed. 20 minute run actually easier than anticipated.

Namrod

Graduate•5 years ago

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New runner

Wk2 run 3 completed 😁

Foxybetty

•5 years ago

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Week 4 starts!

Wk4 this week, legs felt heavy on last run. Had torn calf in Sept so wary of triggering that but feeling good after every run! Keep going everyone! 5k in...

Wk4 this week, legs felt heavy on last run. Had torn calf in Sept so wary of tri...

Anfidm

Graduate•5 years ago

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New shoes, new run and new music.

First run after graduating in my new girly pink running shoes.... which are now a bit muddy ☹️. I decided to run without Jo, and just freestyle it. New music...

First run after graduating in my new girly pink running shoes.... which are now ...

Bunnyrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Who...knows...what tomorrow brings?

...asked Joe Cocker. Well for me, it’s graduation day! It’s taken 4 months to get there, had to repeat a few runs, had a bit of illness, challenges many on...

...asked Joe Cocker. Well for me, it’s graduation day! It’s taken 4 months to ...

DaleyLama

•5 years ago

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XXL mens tops free to a good home

I have 3 lightweight, moisture-wicking tops (Matalan) that I used to run C25K and beyond. 2 are short sleeved - bright red and teal) and 1 long sleeved (grey,...

I have 3 lightweight, moisture-wicking tops (Matalan) that I used to run C25K an...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 ✅ W6 I’M COMING 😎

So tonight I did W5R3 which I’ve been looking forward to all week! As if that 20 minute run wasn’t challenge enough I also decided to go out in the rain which...

So tonight I did W5R3 which I’ve been looking forward to all week! As if that 20...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Runkeeper

Does anyone know if you can use Runkeeper at the same time as the C25K app? Thank you 😊

Does anyone know if you can use Runkeeper at the same time as the C25K app? Than...

suebuzz

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1

W4R1 completed! Secretly think I liked it😊 I ran in the rain for the first time (which is bizarre for the North West) really liked it, although really really...

W4R1 completed! Secretly think I liked it😊 I ran in the rain for the first time...

MrsD47

•5 years ago

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Just started on here .x

Hi , I’ve completed my second run yesterday... felt slightly easier than my first! Never done anything like this before..xxxxx

Hi , I’ve completed my second run yesterday... felt slightly easier than my firs...

flowerpot00

•5 years ago

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Sore knees

On week 4 and knees still hurting, should i keep going?

Benson01

•5 years ago

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A 6 month celebration!

So today marks 6 months to the day that I started c25k and this incredible running journey. Remembering that first run - bright red, out of breath, so...

So today marks 6 months to the day that I started c25k and this incredible runni...

DiscoRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lower back pain!

Hey guys, I'm just starting my couch to 5k journey and I've already hit a stumbling block. I only did my second session last night and I seem to be suffering...

Hey guys, I'm just starting my couch to 5k journey and I've already hit a stumbl...

Tim82

•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

2nd run of week 3 done😊🙌. Anyone else get really achy thighs at night? I warm up and stretch afterwards but every night I get fussy legs 🤣 must be my age...

2nd run of week 3 done😊🙌. Anyone else get really achy thighs at night? I war...

suebuzz

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Feeling happy

So I’ve tried C25K a few times and never got past week 6 run 2 today I finally did run 3 and am so happy with myself. I was talking myself into failing again...

So I’ve tried C25K a few times and never got past week 6 run 2 today I finally d...

ClaraPP

Graduate•5 years ago

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W 7 run 3 done

Well I did it and I even ran for 30 mins 🏃‍♀️😊

Clarebear73

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Consolidation Run

So, my first Post-C25K run now done. Was meant to be taking it easy but just felt good so kept going. My pace exactly the same as my graduation run, so I'm...

So, my first Post-C25K run now done. Was meant to be taking it easy but just fel...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

And we have started

W1r1 done it might not sound much to most people on here but I have started and up and running. My question is to people that are more experienced than me at...

W1r1 done it might not sound much to most people on here but I have started and ...

Mustbemad1

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Fat 50 and unfit!

Been trying to motivate myself for weeks to start the couch to 5k , I was so anxious then started reading posts on here which motivated me and I’m pleased to...

Been trying to motivate myself for weeks to start the couch to 5k , I was so anx...

Nataliecarr

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Oh yes I did

I did it x w3r3 completed. Noticed I recovered a lot quicker and covered more ground. I’m so proud of myself for sticking with this. Now for my post run banana...

I did it x w3r3 completed. Noticed I recovered a lot quicker and covered more gr...

Shoot

•5 years ago

5 Replies

My first park run tee shirt

Looking forward to wearing this on Saturday!😁

Sasquatch19

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run in proper rain/Miles for Mind 5

I normally try and avoid the rain if I can but it’s been such a stressful couple of days I was running no matter what the weather. Really glad I did, I feel...

I normally try and avoid the rain if I can but it’s been such a stressful couple...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

20 Replies

Need to run

So yesterday I should of done my run I wasn’t feeling to good yesterday and I got home from work got in my pjs and rested I’m feeling much better today I’ve...

So yesterday I should of done my run I wasn’t feeling to good yesterday and I go...

Clarebear73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 - hard going

I found this run a slog. Although I managed to run for all the time I was supposed to I found it very hard going, especially the last 3 minute run. I’m worried...

I found this run a slog. Although I managed to run for all the time I was suppos...

Soontobefunmum

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

New to this site...new to running!

Treadmill running... does anyone actually enjoy it?

W7R2..followed MJ’s instructions and went for it for the last minute!

Run 3

28st, is it a good idea to start couch to 5k?

1st Run in a month ...

W5 R3

New runner

Week 4 starts!

New shoes, new run and new music.

Who...knows...what tomorrow brings?

XXL mens tops free to a good home

W5R3 ✅ W6 I’M COMING 😎

Runkeeper

W4R1

Just started on here .x

Sore knees

A 6 month celebration!

Lower back pain!

Week 3 run 2

Feeling happy

W 7 run 3 done

First Consolidation Run

And we have started

Fat 50 and unfit!

Oh yes I did

My first park run tee shirt

First run in proper rain/Miles for Mind 5

Need to run

Week 3 run 2 - hard going

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