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First Week = Complete!

I have just finished 3/3 runs for my first week of couch to 5k! Safe to say I wanted to quit this last one about 5 times however I powered on through and feel...

I have just finished 3/3 runs for my first week of couch to 5k! Safe to say I wa...

DSHarHir

•4 years ago

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Electrolytes?

Who uses electrolytes? Can anyone fill me in on them please... - how to use them, when, your favourite brand? Do they work, are they necessary?

Who uses electrolytes? Can anyone fill me in on them please... - how to use them...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•4 years ago

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Scottish parkrun

It was recently pointed out to me that my parkrun is on YouTube. The footage is from 2 guys that have ran every Scotland parkrun and taken videos and drone...

It was recently pointed out to me that my parkrun is on YouTube. The footage i...

Buddy34

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week8 run 1

I’m back on track after a bout of flu, can’t believe only 6 more runs until I graduate. Let’s hope the rains not biblical tonight.

I’m back on track after a bout of flu, can’t believe only 6 more runs until I gr...

Makemyboisproud

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Heading into Week 8

It's been a while since I've posted an update. Heading into week 8 of Couch to 5K with my 19 year old daughter this week - our club run is tonight (we run with...

It's been a while since I've posted an update. Heading into week 8 of Couch to 5...

Kafooey

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run #1

I thought I’d set my polar to a distance of 5k this morning to see if I could achieve it and my aim was to just take it as easy as possible because I’ve never...

I thought I’d set my polar to a distance of 5k this morning to see if I could ac...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 4 r2

Well that was harder than usual done the run a day early because the weather is going to change 😡 think it was hard because of I always give myself two full...

Well that was harder than usual done the run a day early because the weather is ...

pete1212

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m on week 8 now which I really can’t quite believe. The build up has worked well for me until this week. I have pain in my thigh muscle.

Hi everyone, it’s nice to be part of this as au don’t feel like a ‘runner’ even though i’m on week 8. The build up has worked well for me and I love playing...

Hi everyone, it’s nice to be part of this as au don’t feel like a ‘runner’ even ...

Run79

•4 years ago

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Injury update

I’m now 8 weeks on since my bad fall at badminton resulting in a fractured shoulder. It’s still painful & I have limited movement. Yesterday had my 1st physio...

I’m now 8 weeks on since my bad fall at badminton resulting in a fractured shoul...

Getfitok

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

After C25K

Morning all. I have recently finished C25K and would like to follow on with a similar app. Is there an actual Bridge to 10k app that follows or do people just...

Morning all. I have recently finished C25K and would like to follow on with a si...

Cleo37

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

I can’t believe I managed it 😂 Japanese slow running all the way but at least I kept moving. Looking forward to the next two runs. Have decided to leave my...

I can’t believe I managed it 😂 Japanese slow running all the way but at least ...

Sham19

•4 years ago

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First run 🏃‍♀️

I did my first run yesterday and enjoys it 😁 my throat was a bit sore after probably because on the cold wind my next run is on Wednesday and I’m looking...

I did my first run yesterday and enjoys it 😁 my throat was a bit sore after pro...

Sammy1345

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Pace.

Hi everyone I have always had a problem with slowing down and running a steady pace, i know I should slow down, and I have never been competitive, but I find...

Hi everyone I have always had a problem with slowing down and running a steady...

Beerslurpa

Graduate•4 years ago

10 Replies

Couch week four

Week four run one - was a big step up & so proud of myself for completing it so happy 😀 x bring on run two

Week four run one - was a big step up & so proud of myself for completing it so...

Shortstuff123

•4 years ago

7 Replies

First solo run back in the UK

Mrs LeeU ran on the treadmill due to it being cold and damp and her wanting to graduate next week. I headed off down the canal again and set off after the...

Mrs LeeU ran on the treadmill due to it being cold and damp and her wanting to g...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8r2

After a week between r1+ 2 I have done it, work and then a 3 day migraine got in the way. Despite the distinct chilly ness in the air I managed to haul my butt...

After a week between r1+ 2 I have done it, work and then a 3 day migraine got in...

Allymally1

•4 years ago

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Wk4 R3 - wibble wobble

OMG that was hard. After waking up in a bit of a daze, following a night of indulgence, it was another evening run for me last night. Absolutely lashing it...

OMG that was hard. After waking up in a bit of a daze, following a night of indu...

RunningMigster

Graduate•4 years ago

25 Replies

Weight

Hi I am very new and very unfit with health issues Has anyone do this with bad backs and very over weight Thankyou in advance

Hi I am very new and very unfit with health issues Has anyone do this with bad ...

Kazza24

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Slowly but surely!

So after a two week lull this week I have managed to do a 25 minute run stopping once, a 3km run with steep hills but then last night I did a 4km run yay! It...

So after a two week lull this week I have managed to do a 25 minute run stopping...

Egoldie

•4 years ago

4 Replies

8 Weeks✅

Pleased to have got this completed. Hanging in there.Needing to watch my repair days. Did a little too much yesterday,Dubai 30/30 ( programme of 30days and...

Pleased to have got this completed. Hanging in there.Needing to watch my repair ...

Tbae

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Starting again

Stopped the gym 1 yr ago. 1 st run yesterday started at week 2 , felt ok. Lets do it this time....

Stopped the gym 1 yr ago. 1 st run yesterday started at week 2 , felt ok. Lets ...

GM32

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Advice

Graduated about 4 weeks ago. However since graduating I have been unwell. Now on the mend and want to get back into jogging. Not sure if i need to start C25K...

Graduated about 4 weeks ago. However since graduating I have been unwell. Now on...

Gakmek1965

•4 years ago

2 Replies

New-bee runner...

Today will be w1r3... After downloading the app numerous times, I've finally got myself into gear and got out - TWICE!! challenging myself to feel physically...

Today will be w1r3... After downloading the app numerous times, I've finally go...

iwillBEEarunner

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Just did my first run

I've been warming up for a couple of weeks with some long brisk walks and this morning took the plunge. I managed to do it without stopping and feel so...

I've been warming up for a couple of weeks with some long brisk walks and this m...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

11 Replies

Big week this week

Finally got to week 9, it's taken me 11 weeks. No idea how long it will take to do three 30 minute runs in a row, but 11 weeks ago I couldn't get to the end of...

Finally got to week 9, it's taken me 11 weeks. No idea how long it will take to ...

Speedy60

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Graduate badge

I graduated C25K last week and was wondering whether my badge is showing on my posts? Can anyone help? Thanks muchly :)

I graduated C25K last week and was wondering whether my badge is showing on my p...

charlmac

Graduate•4 years ago

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The Running Recap- Week Two

Hello! Thank you all for the lovely responses last week on my small introduction of my Week One of Couch to 5K. It was heart-warming and I now understand why...

Hello! Thank you all for the lovely responses last week on my small introduction...

Hidden

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Week 2 done

So after trying to get out all weekend to finish week 2 and then coming up with excuses to put it off. Tonight I finally got out and did it, I slowed right...

So after trying to get out all weekend to finish week 2 and then coming up with ...

MJP458

•4 years ago

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W5R3 Mobile phone switched off ☹️

Well the good news is that we made it and completed W5R3. But it was so cold and wet that my phone switched off and we lost Jo W about 5mins into the run....

Well the good news is that we made it and completed W5R3. But it was so cold and...

BlackCat21

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

W3R1 ✅

Well I’m so pleased that I managed to do this today! I was nervous about running for the 3 minutes but I did it. Not gonna lie, it was tough towards the end...

Well I’m so pleased that I managed to do this today! I was nervous about running...

CJMumma

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2019

First Week = Complete!

Electrolytes?

Scottish parkrun

Week8 run 1

Heading into Week 8

Consolidation run #1

Week 4 r2

I’m on week 8 now which I really can’t quite believe. The build up has worked well for me until this week. I have pain in my thigh muscle.

Injury update

After C25K

Week 4 Run 1

First run 🏃‍♀️

Pace.

Couch week four

First solo run back in the UK

W8r2

Wk4 R3 - wibble wobble

Weight

Slowly but surely!

8 Weeks✅

Starting again

Advice

New-bee runner...

Just did my first run

Big week this week

Graduate badge

The Running Recap- Week Two

Week 2 done

W5R3 Mobile phone switched off ☹️

W3R1 ✅

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