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Week 2 run 2

Struggled going out today. First time in daylight😖 run went well, bit slower than usual I felt but ok and now the tops of my legs are killing me!

Struggled going out today. First time in daylight😖 run went well, bit slower th...

Teener2

•4 years ago

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Yeah I did it!

After just over two weeks off due to hurting my knee I went back to week one to avoid any further strain (was just on week two) and I did it and it felt good...

After just over two weeks off due to hurting my knee I went back to week one to ...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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Jogging trainers

I bought some new, tk max! Very light, definitely makes a difference x

UBFittie

•4 years ago

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New to running

Hi I am just starting couch to 5k. I am trying to gain my confidence back and lift my mood. I feel very self conscious. I hope I can do this.🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤞🤞

Hi I am just starting couch to 5k. I am trying to gain my confidence back and li...

Sparkle1963

•4 years ago

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Can’t wait to get back to it

I’ve had an ongoing cold and chest infection. Currently finishing week 6 of having it! Finally got into the doctors for today so hoping once the antibiotics...

I’ve had an ongoing cold and chest infection. Currently finishing week 6 of havi...

TheWld

•4 years ago

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W3R3#2

At last! Thought I’d never get to the end of week three. Might have been good to have the extra rest days though and a good yoga class in there. Hope to start...

At last! Thought I’d never get to the end of week three. Might have been good to...

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

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Shin splints and arthritic ankles

Hello all I cannot wait to start tomorrow but question is what do people do for shin splints I suffer terribly! Thanks C

Hello all I cannot wait to start tomorrow but question is what do people do for...

OCRRunner

•4 years ago

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Progress

C25k week one in the bag. Knee support is helping. Keeping it slow. Have made two running buddies already! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

C25k week one in the bag. Knee support is helping. Keeping it slow. Have made tw...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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A thought for us all

Thought of all us newbies lol

Sammie1968

•4 years ago

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W1R2

Ran this on the treadmill tonight as it’s not great for running outdoors here! It felt good and I managed no problem! Felt like I could have gone longer but...

Ran this on the treadmill tonight as it’s not great for running outdoors here! I...

katem2507

•4 years ago

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W4 R2

Done!

UBFittie

•4 years ago

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Update on the couch

Hi all I’m pleased to say we are kicking this flu bug, although still very weak and coughing, today we shopped then slept, tomorrow we aim for a walk. This...

Hi all I’m pleased to say we are kicking this flu bug, although still very weak...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R2 “Moves like Jagger”

So so loving this programme! I look forward to the next run, want to do it every day but I’m following it rigidly and ensuring rest days. I think the bit I...

So so loving this programme! I look forward to the next run, want to do it every...

Iseesaidjane

•4 years ago

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Gait Analysis - is it essential?

Hey folks :) I’ve just completed W3/R2 in my rather old and worn out Nike trainers. I suffer with knee issues and plantar fasciitis so I need to do...

Hey folks :) I’ve just completed W3/R2 in my rather old and worn out Nike train...

DrEdFullyunfit

•4 years ago

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Pain in my heels ankles and knees

Hi there everyone :-) I am in need of some advice please. I have just started the couch to 5k. I am week three second run down. My knees ankles and heals...

Hi there everyone :-) I am in need of some advice please. I have just started th...

23Violets

•4 years ago

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W3R2 Completed

W3R2 completed. The 1st 3 min run was ok, but the second one seems to be my hurdle. Managed it but jeeeeezo that second 3 min was tough going.

W3R2 completed. The 1st 3 min run was ok, but the second one seems to be my hur...

Ch0911

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not so good today!

W1 R3 complete, not such a positive experience this time, had to stick to a running track due to grass being too slippery to run on and found it a little...

W1 R3 complete, not such a positive experience this time, had to stick to a runn...

Madloonmary

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5k App on Android keeps crashing during runs...

Hi, I just did my first 2 runs from week1 and found that this app just keeps freezing and crashing all the time. I have just downloaded the app on my Android...

Hi, I just did my first 2 runs from week1 and found that this app just keeps fre...

gongman

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yay

First run done. Feel hot and sweaty but, importantly, great.

Jonaswolfe1

•4 years ago

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Just did it! Hooray

Hello everybody I am new here. I am in week 5 day 2. I never thought I could run continuously for 8 minutes. Yeah I did it ….but hey my legs are sore....

Hello everybody I am new here. I am in week 5 day 2. I never thought I could run...

Raring2020

•4 years ago

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W2R3 done 💪

At the end of week 2 I’m starting to think I might be able to do this, Legs are feeling good, mind is feeling good Gave myself a little end of week 2 treat...

At the end of week 2 I’m starting to think I might be able to do this, Legs ar...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Educating Enid - distinguishing between want and need!

Enid said "I want a biscuit!" I said "I need you to stop shouting in my ear." 🤐

Enid said "I want a biscuit!" I said "I need you to stop shouting in my ear." 🤐...

Nilsam

Graduate•4 years ago

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2 weeks of consolidation, wins and losses!

Ok so first up I put 8 lbs on over my holiday despite not missing a single run. I put this down to beer more than food because if I’m honest there was a lot of...

Ok so first up I put 8 lbs on over my holiday despite not missing a single run. ...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

I am so proud of myself I've just completed run 1 of week 4. All runs completed, I loved it.! Straight after work is my best time to go out, I've tried early...

I am so proud of myself I've just completed run 1 of week 4. All runs completed,...

Lynnie18

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Did my second run this morning was definitely better than first as I took it a bit slower so didn’t feel like I was going to keel over 😀 roll on run 3.

Did my second run this morning was definitely better than first as I took it a b...

Katvm

•4 years ago

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W3R2

Ran on my own tonight - hubby usually runs with me - felt strange but paced myself and enjoyed it.

Ran on my own tonight - hubby usually runs with me - felt strange but paced myse...

L62B

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back to square one!

Well I'd completed week 8 at the end of December and had hoped to graduate this month. But I'd started to get a persistent ache in my left hip after longer...

Well I'd completed week 8 at the end of December and had hoped to graduate this ...

Grassseed

•4 years ago

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W6R1 in the bag

Physio this morning and Achilles is continuing to improve. Went for the run at lunchtime - once again the first segment was tough going and my pace was all...

Physio this morning and Achilles is continuing to improve. Went for the run at ...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Slower than a turtle through peanut butter!

I did it, I completed w4r1 😁 I am very proud of myself for getting all the running parts without stopping to walk and without feeling too exhausted. As the...

I did it, I completed w4r1 😁 I am very proud of myself for getting all the runn...

HobbitRob

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1 R2

Ok so I struggled on R1 and had to walk for the last 2 runs due to shin pains. I watched the Chinese slow jog video and was pumped to try it hoping it would...

Ok so I struggled on R1 and had to walk for the last 2 runs due to shin pains. I...

DougieHowser

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Week 2 run 2

Yeah I did it!

Jogging trainers

New to running

Can’t wait to get back to it

W3R3#2

Shin splints and arthritic ankles

Progress

A thought for us all

W1R2

W4 R2

Update on the couch

W2R2 “Moves like Jagger”

Gait Analysis - is it essential?

Pain in my heels ankles and knees

W3R2 Completed

Not so good today!

Couch to 5k App on Android keeps crashing during runs...

Yay

Just did it! Hooray

W2R3 done 💪

Educating Enid - distinguishing between want and need!

2 weeks of consolidation, wins and losses!

Week 4 run 1

Week 1 run 2

W3R2

Back to square one!

W6R1 in the bag

Slower than a turtle through peanut butter!

W1 R2

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