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New to couch to 5k

Hey guys! I’ve just started doing Couch to 5K and just wondered on any tips, I’m only on run 3 as leaving my attempts to every other day as on my first day I...

Hey guys! I’ve just started doing Couch to 5K and just wondered on any tips, I’m...

NewbieRunner19

•5 years ago

6 Replies

W6R1

I did the 20 min run on Saturday and felt fine afterwards but Sunday felt rather tired and much to my wife disgust really was below par. Thinking about what I...

I did the 20 min run on Saturday and felt fine afterwards but Sunday felt rather...

Nella

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation run 1 Really not in the mood - a boring post.

Well, today was one of the hardest runs ever. I didn’t feel enthusiastic at all, and if someone had told me that I would never run again, I wouldn’t have...

Well, today was one of the hardest runs ever. I didn’t feel enthusiastic at all,...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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My old C25K route

I was dying to go for a run this evening and was under time pressure as my wife was meeting with friends leaving me with less than 30 minutes for a run. So I...

I was dying to go for a run this evening and was under time pressure as my wife ...

damienair

Graduate•5 years ago

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GRADUATED!!!!

I’ve DONE it! 4.54km 37 min 49s was trying to hit 5k, but just couldn’t go any further!

I’ve DONE it! 4.54km 37 min 49s was trying to hit 5k, but just couldn’t go any ...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk8 r3

Completed tonight and managed 3.8k in 28 minutes. Still not close to 5k but a lot better than I ever imagined was possible. Going to give myself two rest days...

Completed tonight and managed 3.8k in 28 minutes. Still not close to 5k but a lo...

Oddity

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Michael told me I was a runner now!

I can't quite believe it, but I just completed r3 of wk6! I'm so so pleased. I was seriously lacking the energy, but decided to give it a go. Now I feel like I...

I can't quite believe it, but I just completed r3 of wk6! I'm so so pleased. I w...

Zebadee1

Graduate•5 years ago

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My first run!!

So completed my first run! After being a couch potato for too long and wanting to do something good for my health i took this challenge. I decided as of today...

So completed my first run! After being a couch potato for too long and wanting t...

Meicol

•5 years ago

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W6R3

Well I never.... did it no problems!! Was quite worried about this one but it seemed easier than R2. Possibly because there’s no breaks. Has anyone else found...

Well I never.... did it no problems!! Was quite worried about this one but it s...

gavinmitch

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Hi

Hi all. Hope all are well. So i a new to this, been wanting to start running for a while but put it off always, now i found this space which is amazing....

Hi all. Hope all are well. So i a new to this, been wanting to start running for...

Meicol

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Week 3 run 3 ✅

So just finished run 3 of week 3 and feeling good 😊 another stressful day at work but came in and thought, I’m going for a run! Didn’t feel like going but...

So just finished run 3 of week 3 and feeling good 😊 another stressful day at wo...

RunRach

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

First run in the bag

Did my first run today, it was torture, everything hurts... But it was better than I expected. I did it!

Did my first run today, it was torture, everything hurts... But it was better th...

DrBunny

•5 years ago

11 Replies

So, this happened...

Back at the start of March, after an 8 month lay-off, I picked up where I left off on W2 and restarted my couch to 5k journey. Today, just shy of 4 months...

Back at the start of March, after an 8 month lay-off, I picked up where I left o...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Two weeks after graduation - 5K done🎉

I just wanted to encourage anyone who's wondering if they'll ever manage to finish this, it really is possible! I graduated two weeks ago, had 6 days without...

I just wanted to encourage anyone who's wondering if they'll ever manage to fini...

Nanarunrun

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

week 4 run 2 its hot

Phew it’s hot out there didn’t attempt the hill as have a dog for the week so been busy all day. We both did it, slow and steady

Phew it’s hot out there didn’t attempt the hill as have a dog for the week so be...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Paused at week 8

Haven’t done my last 2 runs due to feeling unwell, just found out the reason for that is I have shingles! Rash has appeared right at my armpit, so not to...

Haven’t done my last 2 runs due to feeling unwell, just found out the reason for...

missanticrowd

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 - Escape to Exercise Quest. Feel free to join.

Hi. Welcome to the Quest, I know we have had a bit of sunshine to deal with. Let’s make sure all keep hydrating in the heat. The C25K Quest which has been...

Hi. Welcome to the Quest, I know we have had a bit of sunshine to deal with. L...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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What is Your Week? July... Week 1

Hi everyone...It is July!!!! I am here again and hoping everyone is full of fun and fresh air:) I am out running again... slower than a sun-soaked snail on a...

Hi everyone...It is July!!!! I am here again and hoping everyone is full of fun ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

13 Replies

Running routes

Just wondering what everyone does with regards to their running routes. I’m now on week 7 and have ran the same route for pretty much the whole programme...

Just wondering what everyone does with regards to their running routes. I’m now ...

hel92

•5 years ago

9 Replies

consolidation runs getting nearer the elusive 5k

Now 2 weeks post graduating, after the initial euphoria, I must admit found it strange without coach Sarah egging me on and keeping me right , being in big...

Now 2 weeks post graduating, after the initial euphoria, I must admit found it s...

notquiteretired

Graduate•5 years ago

32 Replies

Not losing weight?

For those of you questioning why you don’t appear to be losing weight. This is a picture of an MRI scan through the quads of three different people, a 40 year...

For those of you questioning why you don’t appear to be losing weight. This is a...

K8nno

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Week 3 run 3 👍

Another week ticked off. Slightly irritated that work is now going to get in the way as I have 2 long days (13hrs each) together followed by 2 days off then...

Another week ticked off. Slightly irritated that work is now going to get in the...

Allymally1

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Parkrun Tourism

Thought you might like to see this guide to the ten most beautiful Parkruns... None of them are near me, sadly! They all look amazing....

Thought you might like to see this guide to the ten most beautiful Parkruns... N...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Distance 😬

Hi everybody, I start week 9 tomorrow but only run 2.5/3km in 28 minutes. 😬 So that mean I am running to slow😊My plan is to repeat week 9 trying to increase...

Hi everybody, I start week 9 tomorrow but only run 2.5/3km in 28 minutes. 😬 So ...

Didine

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Will I be ready?

I started week 2 on Sunday and wanted a goal, so I am thinking about signing up for a 5k on August 19th. I’ve always wanted to run in a race, but will I be...

I started week 2 on Sunday and wanted a goal, so I am thinking about signing up ...

Fit4evr

•5 years ago

2 Replies

FEELING POSITIVE

W3R1.....Just started week 3 today and really pleased with progress so far. Like a lot of people the thought of running for 60 seconds in week 1 sent a shiver...

W3R1.....Just started week 3 today and really pleased with progress so far. Like...

Tommy999

•5 years ago

5 Replies

The dread w5r3

So, after four days of hiding from it because I was scared stupid, I’ve just done the dread w5r3. Moving from 2x8 minutes to 20 minutes was clearly a typo,...

So, after four days of hiding from it because I was scared stupid, I’ve just don...

Tiggysalledgedowner

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Keep it coming

Just ran week 1 session 2. With trainers on this time. Was a bit more comfortable. Could do with some sports headphones though. My recovery time seems a bit...

Just ran week 1 session 2. With trainers on this time. Was a bit more comfortabl...

Here_we_go

•5 years ago

4 Replies

New today

Hi I’ve just downloaded the app with the intention of learning to run. Can I really do this? I’m rubbish at running, I’ve had 2 children and this has had an...

Hi I’ve just downloaded the app with the intention of learning to run. Can I rea...

Rangerred

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Has Anyone Ever Successfully Exited a Sports Bra?

I mean, I did end up with a zip up the front one but are they supposed to feel 2 sizes too small even if they're the right size? And are you meant to feel as...

I mean, I did end up with a zip up the front one but are they supposed to feel 2...

Timeoff

Graduate•5 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2019

New to couch to 5k

W6R1

Consolidation run 1 Really not in the mood - a boring post.

My old C25K route

GRADUATED!!!!

Wk8 r3

Michael told me I was a runner now!

My first run!!

W6R3

Hi

Week 3 run 3 ✅

First run in the bag

So, this happened...

Two weeks after graduation - 5K done🎉

week 4 run 2 its hot

Paused at week 8

Week 1 - Escape to Exercise Quest. Feel free to join.

What is Your Week? July... Week 1

Running routes

consolidation runs getting nearer the elusive 5k

Not losing weight?

Week 3 run 3 👍

Parkrun Tourism

Distance 😬

Will I be ready?

FEELING POSITIVE

The dread w5r3

Keep it coming

New today

Has Anyone Ever Successfully Exited a Sports Bra?

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