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Brand new runner

Just completed W1, have not done any running since school and I have recently turned 50. Worried about starting W2 as I get a burning, tight feeling in my...

Just completed W1, have not done any running since school and I have recently tu...

lucy231

•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 - one to go!

The hardest part of any run is really the first step out of the door. Today it was tech issues galore, worrying after last weeks bad run, roasty weather (for...

The hardest part of any run is really the first step out of the door. Today it w...

Nhsmags

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8, run 1, time for some new shoes?

Monday night was W8R1, tonight is W8RN. I've got my water, I've got my lycras, I'm feeling ready... except for my trainers. I currently have the Nike...

Monday night was W8R1, tonight is W8RN. I've got my water, I've got my lycras, I...

pennyowen2019

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running 4 fitness & trying to stay sane

Just joined a 0-5k local running “group” but am actually getting one2one training. Now at week 7, 2.3 miles (2x15 mins, 1 minute walking). I’d like to do a bit...

Just joined a 0-5k local running “group” but am actually getting one2one trainin...

Hidden

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Just completed W4R1

And I'm buzzing! 😁

nickynoozler

•5 years ago

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W5R3 Yey!

So I have started couch to 5k twice before but have come back after a long time off. This time I started off on the treadmill - but when I got to week 5 I...

So I have started couch to 5k twice before but have come back after a long time ...

Cantersmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Any Stalham Norfolk peeps about?

Hi just wondering if anyone local would like to join me on my first 5k ? It’s 8 August and I am only currently on week 6 😀

Hi just wondering if anyone local would like to join me on my first 5k ? It’s 8 ...

stalrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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When will it get easier?

I started C25K in January, I’m 52 but slim, active, fit and well but had never exercised since school. My progress was hampered by an ankle injury then a bad...

I started C25K in January, I’m 52 but slim, active, fit and well but had never e...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Get myself fit

I am doing my first run tomorrow lunch time organised by my work. I have no idea how I am going to be. If it helps my mental health that's an unexpected...

I am doing my first run tomorrow lunch time organised by my work. I have no idea...

Here_we_go

•5 years ago

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W8done on to W9

Did I just write that heading!!!!! I can hardly believe how W8r3 went today. I actually didn’t feel too bad at the end. This programme really does work can’t...

Did I just write that heading!!!!! I can hardly believe how W8r3 went today. I ...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Ya Beauties

Bought these Brooks Glycerin 16 shoes and two pairs of Twin Skin Unisex Anklet - Blister Socks after a neutral gait analysis on a treadmill.

Bought these Brooks Glycerin 16 shoes and two pairs of Twin Skin Unisex Anklet -...

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

60 Replies

Graduated, what next?

Hi, I graduated yesterday. Can someone point me in the right direction of what I should be doing next? I’ve seen posts before but can’t find them now. Thanks...

Hi, I graduated yesterday. Can someone point me in the right direction of what I...

Soontobefunmum

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Hiiiiiiii

Hi guys! Just started c25k this week! I'm a keen mountain biker but looking for a new challenge! Hows them legs feeling? 😂

Hi guys! Just started c25k this week! I'm a keen mountain biker but looking for ...

Mtb_85

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Week 1, Run 1 - I actually did it!

Feeling really proud that I actually managed to find the motivation to do this and hope with the help of this online community I’ll be running 5k before long!...

Feeling really proud that I actually managed to find the motivation to do this a...

michellehalley

•5 years ago

5 Replies

What do I do next ??

I completed C25K last week and I am not sure where to next? After loosing a bit of weight in the last year I am keen to use running as a way of supporting the...

I completed C25K last week and I am not sure where to next? After loosing a bit ...

Fayesandy

•5 years ago

3 Replies

W9R3 I’ve done it 🤪

Finally completed C25k. I’ve been using this app for years and often get to Wk 7/8 then something happens and I go off track. But this time I started in Feb...

Finally completed C25k. I’ve been using this app for years and often get to Wk 7...

j6b1

Graduate•5 years ago

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The music made me forget I was running! Anyone else feel the same?

Good Morning everyone. I started week 2 last night. Tbh I was absolutely dreading running for longer than a minute. I didn’t think to much I just thought I’d...

Good Morning everyone. I started week 2 last night. Tbh I was absolutely dreadin...

PoppetPandy

•5 years ago

9 Replies

The lies our tech tell us...

Perspective is important, but it can knock the wind out of your sails sometimes. Last night's run was a fairly gentle 5k involving two laps following a path...

Perspective is important, but it can knock the wind out of your sails sometimes....

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

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WK8 R2!!

Only 4 more runs until I graduate and I'm so glad I've taken up running. My mental health has improved so much that my doctor is on about reducing my...

Only 4 more runs until I graduate and I'm so glad I've taken up running. My ment...

Hidden

•5 years ago

33 Replies

A little help please?

Morning! I should have done run 2 of week 3 yesterday but the tip of each leg, almost the groin was really sore, even when walking. Can still feel it now, when...

Morning! I should have done run 2 of week 3 yesterday but the tip of each leg, a...

Sputnik73

•5 years ago

10 Replies

W3R1

Managed it even with my sore knee! Can’t believe that I managed to run for 3 minutes without stopping and twice!

Managed it even with my sore knee! Can’t believe that I managed to run for 3 min...

Allymally1

•5 years ago

4 Replies

W9R3 Ab Fab

I have done the unbelievable and completed Couch to 5K running for 30 minutes without hesitation, deviation or repetition all week. I am just so chuffed. I was...

I have done the unbelievable and completed Couch to 5K running for 30 minutes wi...

AtlantaG

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Didn't think it was possible but i did it!!

Bookloverabc

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Wk6 R2 done...

Have just completed run 2 and found hard at the start. Heavy legs and feeling tired throughout the first 10 minute run. No significant leg pains though....

Have just completed run 2 and found hard at the start. Heavy legs and feeling ti...

philevans68

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

It was going so well.

On Sunday I was running my 2nd 5k at Archerfield in East Lothian. A perfect setting with perfect weather so I was really enjoying my run. And then I tripped...

On Sunday I was running my 2nd 5k at Archerfield in East Lothian. A perfect sett...

Greenfingergran

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Woo hoo w9 r3 done.

I've actually completed something, this is a major achievement and boy does this feel good. The run was a little harder, today, maybe the heat. BUT kept...

I've actually completed something, this is a major achievement and boy does thi...

Newrunner52

Graduate•5 years ago

25 Replies

What’s music does everyone listen to?!

I’m really struggling to find music to keep me motivated throughout the run, I usually listen to music that is roughly 150bpm to keep in time with my steps but...

I’m really struggling to find music to keep me motivated throughout the run, I u...

Paigerussy

•5 years ago

3 Replies

W7R2

So, following the advice from my last post regarding running W8 instead of week 7 I did, in deed, do week 7 run 2 today. The run went fine, despite the cast of...

So, following the advice from my last post regarding running W8 instead of week ...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Thank you

When I really needed support at the end of W4, there they were, those lovely comments that give a boost. This community is great, W5R1 done ✅💪

When I really needed support at the end of W4, there they were, those lovely com...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W4R1

I was dreading this morning, never thought I’d be able to do it but I have!! Was definitely harder than the other runs but not impossible and and no point did...

I was dreading this morning, never thought I’d be able to do it but I have!! Was...

jemmabean

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Brand new runner

Week 9 Run 2 - one to go!

Week 8, run 1, time for some new shoes?

Running 4 fitness & trying to stay sane

Just completed W4R1

W5R3 Yey!

Any Stalham Norfolk peeps about?

When will it get easier?

Get myself fit

W8done on to W9

Ya Beauties

Graduated, what next?

Hiiiiiiii

Week 1, Run 1 - I actually did it!

What do I do next ??

W9R3 I’ve done it 🤪

The music made me forget I was running! Anyone else feel the same?

The lies our tech tell us...

WK8 R2!!

A little help please?

W3R1

W9R3 Ab Fab

Week 4 run 1

Wk6 R2 done...

It was going so well.

Woo hoo w9 r3 done.

What’s music does everyone listen to?!

W7R2

Thank you

W4R1

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