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W5R1

I did it. Just when I thought two lots of 5 minutes was hard, I’ve only gone and done three! Really enjoyed this run this morning. It was a beautiful day,...

I did it. Just when I thought two lots of 5 minutes was hard, I’ve only gone an...

NewRunner4

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W6R3 - done😁

25 minutes of running!!! it wasn't fast, and it wasn't pretty, but I did it! I even managed to speed up for the last minute. I really struggled at about 14...

25 minutes of running!!! it wasn't fast, and it wasn't pretty, but I did it! I e...

Nanarunrun

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

A Short Ode on Completing Week Four

I left the house at 5.15 A frost was on the ground I got off to a cracking start My breeks the right way round! I love the early stillness The countryside...

I left the house at 5.15 A frost was on the ground I got off to a cracking st...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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A nice steady run on a bright, cool morning.

There's really nothing more to say except enjoy your run wherever, and whenever, you run

There's really nothing more to say except enjoy your run wherever, and whenever,...

CharlieChurch

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Post c25k apps

Hey everyone! I’ve managed to carry on running since completing the c25k but was wondering if anyone had found any good apps to help them bridge the gap to...

Hey everyone! I’ve managed to carry on running since completing the c25k but was...

JadeyG

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Disbelief!

A few weeks ago, after ‘running’ on and off over a few years, I wasn’t able to run for much more than one minute, no matter how slow I made myself go. I’d get...

A few weeks ago, after ‘running’ on and off over a few years, I wasn’t able to r...

Peanutnanna

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 - distance falling short - any advice on how to reach 5k?

Hi, first post and a bit late to this but am after some advice... I am an overweight non-runner (or was a non-runner pre C25k) and although I had cycled and...

Hi, first post and a bit late to this but am after some advice... I am an overwe...

Ineedtodothis

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

New runner advice please

Hi everyone, Started the C25K 5 weeks ago and after week 2 had throbbing shin splints. I’ve watched every YouTube channel there is about shin splints and I’ve...

Hi everyone, Started the C25K 5 weeks ago and after week 2 had throbbing shin s...

Jmcgrath251188

•5 years ago

10 Replies

100% am a potato/tomato

I want to start running but am so nervous and embarrassed as I turn as red as a tomato due to not breathing probably when exercising. So going to give this ago...

I want to start running but am so nervous and embarrassed as I turn as red as a ...

Leigh-93

•5 years ago

70 Replies

Week 1 Run 1

Been wanting to do this for a while but was too nervous, I finally started tonight and I’m glad I did it! I hope I will carry on 🙂

Been wanting to do this for a while but was too nervous, I finally started tonig...

G1997

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Consolidation 1 - sorry Laura...

... I didn't miss you. I fully expected to but I think our relationship has come to a natural conclusion 😘 I set out this evening with no expectations and no...

... I didn't miss you. I fully expected to but I think our relationship has come...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•5 years ago

47 Replies

Just joined 😊

Hey guys. I'm new to couch to 5K - just signed up tonight. Is anyone else just starting out? I'm really looking forward to it 😊🏃‍♀️

Hey guys. I'm new to couch to 5K - just signed up tonight. Is anyone else just s...

Kearly86

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Graduation run number 20

Well undertook graduation run 20 tonight. It was cooler, a bit breezy and I ran faster achieving my second fastest 5k under 30mins. So good still running with...

Well undertook graduation run 20 tonight. It was cooler, a bit breezy and I ran ...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

20 Replies

Newbie

Hi all. I'm a yoga teacher but due to back injury my fitness has suffered so trying to build it back up so tonight was week 1 run 1 with lovely Jo Whiley...

Hi all. I'm a yoga teacher but due to back injury my fitness has suffered so try...

Farnhamgirl

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Im going to have to have a 4 day rest

I’ve just realised I will be starting my wk5 on Thursday but won’t be able to do run 2 until next Tuesday. Will I find that a real struggle.? I will be...

I’ve just realised I will be starting my wk5 on Thursday but won’t be able to do...

Elsiebea73

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Suggestions for interesting podcasts

I love the Chris Evans Virgin Radio podcast but I’ve finished them now. Any other recommendations of podcasts or other things to listen to whilst running?...

I love the Chris Evans Virgin Radio podcast but I’ve finished them now. Any othe...

Smileymiley123

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Week 2 Run 1 in the bag!

Just started week 2 today and found run 1 much harder. That extra 30 seconds on the run really was felt. I did it though and am looking forward to run 2 on...

Just started week 2 today and found run 1 much harder. That extra 30 seconds on ...

philevans68

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Didn’t Wanna Run run

Thanks to Coach Bennet on Nike Run Club and this image I pinched from a Facebook group, I ran today. Feeling negative about myself at the moment, I made...

Thanks to Coach Bennet on Nike Run Club and this image I pinched from a Facebook...

molly1973

Graduate•5 years ago

25 Replies

Smashed w5 r3 - well sort of

It was the big one tonight. Been thinking about it all day. Would I be able to do it? I read lots of chats on here about other people’s feelings and advice on...

It was the big one tonight. Been thinking about it all day. Would I be able to d...

havetrainerswillrun

•5 years ago

21 Replies

App to track the run

Hello, I am wondering if you can help me to find an easy app to track my runs. Thank you 🙏🏻

Hello, I am wondering if you can help me to find an easy app to track my runs. ...

Wuweii

•5 years ago

7 Replies

W1R1

Well I’ve done it week 1 run 1 ✅ I had a spectator too 😂 think once I’ve cooled down I’ll feel great .

Well I’ve done it week 1 run 1 ✅ I had a spectator too 😂 think once I’ve cooled...

Hmf288

•5 years ago

18 Replies

W5d2

I can’t believe I’ve just run 2x8 mins well run is probably a bit of exaggeration but I’ve done it 😊

I can’t believe I’ve just run 2x8 mins well run is probably a bit of exaggeratio...

Bluetortoise

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Consolidation W1 R2

Tomorrow morning...just writing it here so I'll be too embarrassed to not do it. Besides, I have to try my new shoes out : ) On the plus side, in theory, I...

Tomorrow morning...just writing it here so I'll be too embarrassed to not do it....

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Mid challenge cruise

I am only on wk 1 and will be going on a cruise week 6 so I am planning on visiting the gym 3 times whilst I’m away and running on the treadmill. Is this...

I am only on wk 1 and will be going on a cruise week 6 so I am planning on visit...

Stuttz70

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Fast enough?

I'm currently on week 6 but feel like I'm not going to run fast enough to get to 5k in 30 mins. Whilst I'm not precious about getting there straight away I'd...

I'm currently on week 6 but feel like I'm not going to run fast enough to get to...

Sarah1c

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

What is graduation?

Hi All! I have just completed W9R1. I had a couple of weeks off between weeks 6 and 7, so had to do a couple of repeat runs, but here I am now having powered...

Hi All! I have just completed W9R1. I had a couple of weeks off between weeks 6 ...

Benjos96

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Where to go?

I’m new to this and wondered do you all plan where you going to go? Or just see where the mood takes you? I have been following the same route but worried I...

I’m new to this and wondered do you all plan where you going to go? Or just see ...

Newbielou

•5 years ago

4 Replies

W4R1 - feeling great

Was apprehensive about Wk4 as I wasn’t sure I could manage 5 minutes. Have heeded advice and looked at the Japanese slow running technique and realise I might...

Was apprehensive about Wk4 as I wasn’t sure I could manage 5 minutes. Have heede...

Hidden

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Post-grad pain – advice needed

After Sunday’s run, the thigh ache/pain between my knee and hip just hasn’t gone away. I had to skip this morning’s run and can’t imagine it being much better...

After Sunday’s run, the thigh ache/pain between my knee and hip just hasn’t gone...

Stephen_UK

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Well done

Well done, I got up to wk2 but had a fall, broke my wrist and in plaster till July, I've decided to do faster walks where you have to run and will start again...

Well done, I got up to wk2 but had a fall, broke my wrist and in plaster till Ju...

Pastatwirls

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

W5R1

W6R3 - done😁

A Short Ode on Completing Week Four

A nice steady run on a bright, cool morning.

Post c25k apps

Disbelief!

Week 8 - distance falling short - any advice on how to reach 5k?

New runner advice please

100% am a potato/tomato

Week 1 Run 1

Consolidation 1 - sorry Laura...

Just joined 😊

Graduation run number 20

Newbie

Im going to have to have a 4 day rest

Suggestions for interesting podcasts

Week 2 Run 1 in the bag!

Didn’t Wanna Run run

Smashed w5 r3 - well sort of

App to track the run

W1R1

W5d2

Consolidation W1 R2

Mid challenge cruise

Fast enough?

What is graduation?

Where to go?

W4R1 - feeling great

Post-grad pain – advice needed

Well done

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