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Aching knees 😢

I’m on Wk2 Run 2 and have started getting achy knees on the inside. I’m incredibly unfit and overweight and have been doing my runs every other day. I am so...

I’m on Wk2 Run 2 and have started getting achy knees on the inside. I’m incredib...

Dubs3

•4 years ago

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Knee pain

Just finished W4R3, and I’m starting to get a lot of knee pain in one knee. Looking online I think I need to stretch more. Any recommendations on YouTubers...

Just finished W4R3, and I’m starting to get a lot of knee pain in one knee. Loo...

Mid1ife

•4 years ago

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W2r2 done

Yay !! Did this this morning and still puffing like mad but it’s v encouraging to see the graphic of the 3 runs moving steadily onwards.

Yay !! Did this this morning and still puffing like mad but it’s v encouraging ...

CSH57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Second consolidation Run coming up

Monday morning I left the house at 5:30am as usual. The world is normally quiet but there’s an eerie quiet at the moment. It’s kind of nice. I decided where...

Monday morning I left the house at 5:30am as usual. The world is normally quiet ...

Sazzles9

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R1...

...suspended! Was supposed to do on Thursday last week, but on wed night started feeling quite rough, and the lethargy and soreness all over lasted until...

...suspended! Was supposed to do on Thursday last week, but on wed night started...

WearsTheFoxHat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Penultimate run!!!

2nd last run done!!! I’m amazed with myself and how much fitter that I have become I’ve the past 10 weeks 🤪🤪🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

2nd last run done!!! I’m amazed with myself and how much fitter that I have bec...

Daroo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Well that’s week 2 done

I couldn’t do my intended run yesterday due to very sore muscles but I’ve done it now! Thank you to everyone on here, it’s al the positivity that is keeping...

I couldn’t do my intended run yesterday due to very sore muscles but I’ve done i...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

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Second outing high

W1r2 well I got myself out again and I did it....feeling v pleased with self. Never has 60 seconds lasted so long nor 90 seemed to pass so quickly!!

W1r2 well I got myself out again and I did it....feeling v pleased with self. Ne...

JMcan

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couldn't hear over my music

Hi all, I just used the app for the first time but couldn't hear the instructions over my music. I thought the app said to select music before pressing start?...

Hi all, I just used the app for the first time but couldn't hear the instruction...

MystiX

•4 years ago

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Week 8, run 3

Week 8 completed! I started couch to 5k with a running group so it has been hard running on my own, but I’ve kept going and am determined to reach the end....

Week 8 completed! I started couch to 5k with a running group so it has been hard...

Powerhoopfan

Graduate•4 years ago

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👩‍🎓 graduation day!!! 🍾

I did it! My final run of the programme was lovely. I saw the sun rise as I pounded the pavement on deserted streets and I felt awesome afterwards!! Have...

I did it! My final run of the programme was lovely. I saw the sun rise as I poun...

Lyndy-loo

Graduate•4 years ago

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How to track distance?

Apologies but I am a dinosaur when it comes to technology. I have tried downloading mapmyrun and strava but it seems as I have an old iphone 5 they will not...

Apologies but I am a dinosaur when it comes to technology. I have tried download...

lehcar70

Graduate•4 years ago

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The finish line is in sight

W9R1 today I can almost touch the finish line now. Really am getting excited about doing my final 2 runs before I graduate 👩‍🎓

W9R1 today I can almost touch the finish line now. Really am getting excited abo...

Spanielmomma

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Completed

Feeling knackered but chuffed. I’m old and overweight but feeling like I’ve actually achieved a bit by getting the first week done .... I’m a notorious ‘giver...

Feeling knackered but chuffed. I’m old and overweight but feeling like I’ve actu...

Bupkiss100

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5k Help

Just tried to do my first day of Couch to 5k and only managed half way. Feeling a bit rubbish. Anyone have any tips.

Just tried to do my first day of Couch to 5k and only managed half way. Feeling ...

Carolanne47

•4 years ago

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Consolidation Continues

I repeated my last run. Still feeling the uphill section, but feel it is doing me good, and enjoyed the downhill section home. Still haven't decided what I am...

I repeated my last run. Still feeling the uphill section, but feel it is doing m...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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CR2 done. Family hit the end of Netflix.

I hope running is keeping people sane. Seems silly to be posting about ok runs when there are really serious things going on. Clinging to a slice of normalcy...

I hope running is keeping people sane. Seems silly to be posting about ok runs w...

dieOR5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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Virtual 5K

This morning I completed my virtual 5K for Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. It was originally scheduled for Easter Sunday, with everyone running on the same...

This morning I completed my virtual 5K for Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. It...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run 2 week 1

2nd run today of week1. I'm really proud of myself, as I wasn't looking forward to it. But after 60 seconds I got back into it and really enjoyed it! Weird or...

2nd run today of week1. I'm really proud of myself, as I wasn't looking forward ...

Peepsmummy

•4 years ago

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W2R1 - survived my first week!

Flip belt was definitely a "necessary" purchase so a big thank you everyone who recommended it. Feel a lot better after my run this week, aches are fading much...

Flip belt was definitely a "necessary" purchase so a big thank you everyone who ...

cfulton19

•4 years ago

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Week 1 again?

I have just completed Week 1 of the program but not sure I am ready to move to Week 2. How do I repeat Week 1 on the app? Thanks.

I have just completed Week 1 of the program but not sure I am ready to move to W...

Blueboy100

•4 years ago

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Day 1 annual leave

Willow has been reluctant to go out for a run and today i found out why...he really only likes running on the track or beach or downs, he doesn’t want to run...

Willow has been reluctant to go out for a run and today i found out why...he rea...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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New

Hi All, I have just completed R1 week 3 ..... I am trying to increase my fitness after being poorly and completing chemotherapy and radiotherapy... only just...

Hi All, I have just completed R1 week 3 ..... I am trying to increase my fitnes...

apps1806

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3 - Even Enjoyed it!!

25mins of running (well shuffling), but I can see I got further than before. Amazing! My top tip from Tooting, go at 845am, when everyone is waiting to do Joe...

25mins of running (well shuffling), but I can see I got further than before. Ama...

Jacqui_tries_again50

•4 years ago

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Pooped after my run this morning! 🥱

Week 2 of JuJu’s plan, and thought I’d go for the longest run first. This has got to be the best run I’ve had in a while, just felt nice... slightly slower...

Week 2 of JuJu’s plan, and thought I’d go for the longest run first. This has g...

Sar9

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 done finally

At last I overcame my fear of running from home (usually I drive to a very quiet road), having not run for a week, I finally decided enough was enough. So at...

At last I overcame my fear of running from home (usually I drive to a very quiet...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Back the beginning!

So back out running wk 1 r1. I completed the programme 2019. But then stopped in the summer. As a teacher I am maybe off for a while now. So having been...

So back out running wk 1 r1. I completed the programme 2019. But then stopped in...

janicemason

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st run week 1

First run yesterday, did a marathon 21 years ago and haven't really run since due to dodgy knees but all good and looking forward to tomorrow's run!

First run yesterday, did a marathon 21 years ago and haven't really run since du...

HofFE

•4 years ago

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Wowee

Just done run2 wk5 big jump but was pleased to have done it didn’t look at run before hand maybe a good thing I didn’t 😊

Just done run2 wk5 big jump but was pleased to have done it didn’t look at run b...

Big_maz

•4 years ago

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Pic made me chuckle as I didn’t realise forum had been around that long

Before I write my post the pic is from Amblermans post 4 days ago. I was just catching up on people posts and read down through some of the responses and...

Before I write my post the pic is from Amblermans post 4 days ago. I was just ca...

limberlou

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

Aching knees 😢

Knee pain

W2r2 done

Second consolidation Run coming up

W2R1...

Penultimate run!!!

Well that’s week 2 done

Second outing high

Couldn't hear over my music

Week 8, run 3

👩‍🎓 graduation day!!! 🍾

How to track distance?

The finish line is in sight

Week 1 Completed

Couch to 5k Help

Consolidation Continues

CR2 done. Family hit the end of Netflix.

Virtual 5K

Run 2 week 1

W2R1 - survived my first week!

Week 1 again?

Day 1 annual leave

New

W6R3 - Even Enjoyed it!!

Pooped after my run this morning! 🥱

Week 7 done finally

Back the beginning!

1st run week 1

Wowee

Pic made me chuckle as I didn’t realise forum had been around that long

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