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W2R1

Decided to go out to the main road and run rather than wait for the tide to go out and run on the beach - big mistake 😂 I didn’t realise that the main road...

Decided to go out to the main road and run rather than wait for the tide to go o...

Jane46a

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Help with fitness

Hi there I have fibromyalgia and ostreo arthritis and I'm over weight. I know I need to exercise but I am very limited to what I can do, as I tire and pain...

Hi there I have fibromyalgia and ostreo arthritis and I'm over weight. I know I ...

Djones73

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Iphone app

Hi, I have downloaded couch to 5k app on my iphone, but I have to log in every time, is this correct Thanks

Hi, I have downloaded couch to 5k app on my iphone, but I have to log in every t...

Skylar01

•5 years ago

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Whittlin alert .......

Plantar flippinitis has got worse. Was better and so ... yes you’ve guessed it I had a cheeky run. Bad Jan. So head says rest and heart says NOOOO MUST RUN!!!...

Plantar flippinitis has got worse. Was better and so ... yes you’ve guessed it I...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

25 Replies

New to this

Hey everyone just downloaded the app!! Never run before so feeling a little apprehensive. I am overweight and an ex smoker and I’m wondering if this is...

Hey everyone just downloaded the app!! Never run before so feeling a little appr...

Puglover87

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Does 5k include the warmup and cooldown?

I am about to sign up for an organized 5k run, but I'm not sure how to run it... do I do my 5 minute warm up walk as part of the run? I am currently able to...

I am about to sign up for an organized 5k run, but I'm not sure how to run it......

Buendia

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Overweight

Just completed my first run last night, it was so difficult to keep the running up. Can you be too overweight to run????

Just completed my first run last night, it was so difficult to keep the running ...

Skylar01

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Beach run???

Hey folks, I’m down at my caravan and trying to think where I can run (I’m on W2R1). The caravan site is quite hilly, however...the beach isn’t far away...is...

Hey folks, I’m down at my caravan and trying to think where I can run (I’m on W2...

Jane46a

•5 years ago

7 Replies

I’m back! 👋

Hello, peeps! I seem to have been away for some time. I put this down to the fact that my hubby has finally come home, after nearly twelve years away in the...

Hello, peeps! I seem to have been away for some time. I put this down to the fac...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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Nearly 5 Miles, Over 50 Minutes & 500 Cows 🐮🐂🐄🐃

Today I intended to run for a bit longer 🙄 The thought process was that I'd run 3 x 5k's both during during Week 9 and continued to do so after graduating....

Today I intended to run for a bit longer 🙄 The thought process was that I'd run...

AliHC

Graduate•5 years ago

33 Replies

W9r1 please help!

Life was so busy I ended up being out of running for a week before starting w9. Epically failed w9r1. So disappointed in myself because my mantra has been...

Life was so busy I ended up being out of running for a week before starting w9. ...

Nurse91

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

First Run week 1

Did my first run on week 1 last, thought I was going to die!!!

Skylar01

•5 years ago

4 Replies

What is a good pace?

I've just finished my 2nd run of week 3, but I'm unsure if I'm running at a good pace! I've slowed my speed down in order to improve my stamina, so at the...

I've just finished my 2nd run of week 3, but I'm unsure if I'm running at a good...

Elceee

•5 years ago

33 Replies

W6r3 looming!

I am finding week 6 runs quite hard after my euphoria of getting through w5r3 (20 minute run) my calves seem more achey and yesterday’s run, w6 r2 my legs were...

I am finding week 6 runs quite hard after my euphoria of getting through w5r3 (2...

Joisrunning

•5 years ago

15 Replies

W8R1

I actually did it!! 🏃‍♀️😀 But why is it always the first 5-10 minutes of running my legs tire easily but into 15-20 minutes along with mental determination...

I actually did it!! 🏃‍♀️😀 But why is it always the first 5-10 minutes of runni...

Sonia52

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4r1outside. Yeah

Finally managed to get into a rhythm this morning. Last couple of minutes running difficult but managed Covered 3.8 km including 5 minutes warm up and warm...

Finally managed to get into a rhythm this morning. Last couple of minutes runnin...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Anyone do all three runs without a days rest?

Just completed week1run2 feeling good and excited to complete my first week.. does anyone else do their runs everyday? The only times I’m actually able to run...

Just completed week1run2 feeling good and excited to complete my first week.. do...

MelBlue1

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Can't believe it....W9R2

Big old me has done another 30 minute run without stopping today. Admittedly it wasn't the fastest and I didn't make the 5K mark, but given that I didn't run...

Big old me has done another 30 minute run without stopping today. Admittedly it ...

Blue_Sapphire

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Music, headphones, sports bra

I'm onto w3r1 I found this one easier then the first 2 weeks. What's the best app for music which is not needing data when I'm out..?, best head phones? And...

I'm onto w3r1 I found this one easier then the first 2 weeks. What's the best ap...

Snailpace1

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Fitness here i come :)

Hi my name is Michelle and over the past few months i have started to get really lazy.i used to eat healthy and exercise a lot but that has totally gone out...

Hi my name is Michelle and over the past few months i have started to get really...

Mulligano1980

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Month 9 Run 100

I thought I would update on my progress since graduation in January. I have continued to run 3 times a week( mostly😖) and have just completed my 100 run -...

I thought I would update on my progress since graduation in January. I have cont...

Beatricefast

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Second time around

Hello Oldfloss and all runners and lurkers. I’d like to share an update on my story with everyone and say a big thanks for helping me get back into a regular...

Hello Oldfloss and all runners and lurkers. I’d like to share an update on my st...

SirVillian

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

W8R2

Just finished w8r2, felt exhilarated when I fimished, especially after a 2 week break between week6 and week7. 😎😁

Just finished w8r2, felt exhilarated when I fimished, especially after a 2 week ...

Eileanfraoch

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Any glove recommendations??

Hands really cold on the run this morning anyone got any glove recommendations??

Lfd72

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Wk4r1

Gonna ‘try’ wk4r1 this morning and I’m not gonna lie I am not looking forward to it. I just can’t see me being able to run the five minutes..twice 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m...

Gonna ‘try’ wk4r1 this morning and I’m not gonna lie I am not looking forward to...

Adavies_

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Shoe porn...

My first pair of proper running shoes... I went for Sauconies. They feel heavenly, taking them for a spin tonight!

My first pair of proper running shoes... I went for Sauconies. They feel heavenl...

DrBunny

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Feeling nausea on run

Hi all Finally back to where I should be W7R1 done!!!! Whoop. Loving it. But have a question..... feeling quite nauseous 2/3 of the way through the run and...

Hi all Finally back to where I should be W7R1 done!!!! Whoop. Loving it. But h...

Lfd72

Graduate•5 years ago

16 Replies

Is it sciatica?!

Hi everyone! This is my first post, so far was silently following the programme until graduation...lost a bit of mojo after but trying to make my running more...

Hi everyone! This is my first post, so far was silently following the programme ...

Run_Gosh

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

These are a few of my favourite things 🐝

🤣No, I didn’t run to the sound of music! However W7:1 was my best run ever. I knew I could do it. I planned it with the sunrise over the sea. The tide was in,...

🤣No, I didn’t run to the sound of music! However W7:1 was my best run ever. I k...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

40 Replies

Week 4 R1 hell yeah !

Late post , week 4 ,R1 yesterday it's stepping up time !😁👌👏 Run went well despite losing the pod cast during the 5 min run but got back on track and never...

Late post , week 4 ,R1 yesterday it's stepping up time !😁👌👏 Run went well des...

Monnie41

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2019

W2R1

Help with fitness

Iphone app

Whittlin alert .......

New to this

Does 5k include the warmup and cooldown?

Overweight

Beach run???

I’m back! 👋

Nearly 5 Miles, Over 50 Minutes & 500 Cows 🐮🐂🐄🐃

W9r1 please help!

First Run week 1

What is a good pace?

W6r3 looming!

W8R1

W4r1outside. Yeah

Anyone do all three runs without a days rest?

Can't believe it....W9R2

Music, headphones, sports bra

Fitness here i come :)

Month 9 Run 100

Second time around

W8R2

Any glove recommendations??

Wk4r1

Shoe porn...

Feeling nausea on run

Is it sciatica?!

These are a few of my favourite things 🐝

Week 4 R1 hell yeah !

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