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Week 5

That’s week 5 done and dusted ,I can’t believe I’ve just jogged for 20 mins non stop .it wasn’t fast but I did it on wards to week 6

That’s week 5 done and dusted ,I can’t believe I’ve just jogged for 20 mins non ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Day 3

Oh no! My week 1 day 3 run was supposed to be today but it is so so windy and ripping it down with rain! What should I do?!

Oh no! My week 1 day 3 run was supposed to be today but it is so so windy and ri...

Cckga

•4 years ago

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So happy with sub 40

Since graduating in December - I have kept up my trotting and the dream has been for a sub 40 minute 5K. Today was the day! We should have been on our way to...

Since graduating in December - I have kept up my trotting and the dream has be...

Gememms

Graduate•4 years ago

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First week completed!

Just completed my third run of the first week of Couch to 5k. Slightly nervous of what’s to come in the next weeks, especially as I can already feel my...

Just completed my third run of the first week of Couch to 5k. Slightly nervous o...

sophsear

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Lurker posting for the first time...

Reading the forum, lots of people say week 5 is a step up... well having just completed week 4, run 1 and feeling that was a major step up (happy that I made...

Reading the forum, lots of people say week 5 is a step up... well having just co...

Glenroy1973

Graduate•4 years ago

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Checking in

Just want to say hi, i’ve not run much this week but have been walking to and from work which is refreshing to say the least, I hope everyone is able to run...

Just want to say hi, i’ve not run much this week but have been walking to and fr...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3 ....

Bring it on, W6R3... as far as I'm concerned as of tomorrow I'm officially a runner, hehe. 25 mins with no breaks, and that's how it continues... after last...

Bring it on, W6R3... as far as I'm concerned as of tomorrow I'm officially a run...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 5

I’ve started week 5 last night and I feel like I’m getting slower in running. The next run is for 8 minutes and I do feel like I’ll be even slower. Is it...

I’ve started week 5 last night and I feel like I’m getting slower in running. Th...

ThisMummaRuns

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Day 1

First day of couch to 5 k I. Shattered but I done it.

Snoddgrass

•4 years ago

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W6R2 - How fast should you Walk?

Done, another run, not sure I can chat while running, is that the aim to run at chatting/singing speed? Also, I am not sure I walk fast enough...is it supposed...

Done, another run, not sure I can chat while running, is that the aim to run at ...

Jacqui_tries_again50

•4 years ago

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Walking instead of always running

Good morning all. I have not run at all this week. I love walking (a little more than running) especially at this time of year and so I have decided that I...

Good morning all. I have not run at all this week. I love walking (a little more...

Minsy

•4 years ago

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W8 Run2 completed.

Loving the C25K app. I'm now 4 runs away from completing, to think nearly 8 weeks ago i couldn't run for 30 seconds without nearly collapsing. Loved every...

Loving the C25K app. I'm now 4 runs away from completing, to think nearly 8 week...

Laura3489

•4 years ago

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W5R3 Done

Morning, I cannot believe I just finished W5R3! I thought I wouldn’t be able to run for 20 minutes but it was all in my head. I really struggled for the first...

Morning, I cannot believe I just finished W5R3! I thought I wouldn’t be able to...

Runforreal

Graduate•4 years ago

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3.36 miles

Yay my first run after completing week 9 I put Michael back on I’m not ready to leave him yet lol I had a really good run & when Michael said you can stop now...

Yay my first run after completing week 9 I put Michael back on I’m not ready to ...

Summerlov

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

If we can run outside, we must 🌟

Feel so grateful to be able to run outside 🙏🏻🦆🦋 With other European countries under full lock down, it feels like such a privilege to be outdoors in the...

Feel so grateful to be able to run outside 🙏🏻🦆🦋 With other European countrie...

annamay44

•4 years ago

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Walked not ran

Hello everyone I havent actually followed the plan but I did manage to walk over 13k yesterday as I live in the country. Hope everyone is staying safe

Hello everyone I havent actually followed the plan but I did manage to walk over...

minxymoo79

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week one is done

Week one of Couch to 5k is done. Very happy with myself.

Doing-it-4-my-kids

•4 years ago

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Consolidation W1R3

We had a new treadmill arrive today, because the missus (still talking of starting this fantastic programme) and daughter (stuck on W6 since the lockdown)...

We had a new treadmill arrive today, because the missus (still talking of starti...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week9Run3 Finally I am a runner

I started this journey 9 weeks ago. went with it exactly as Laura says. and Finally, I ran 5k 3 times this week. (yes 5000meters non-stopping running :) )...

I started this journey 9 weeks ago. went with it exactly as Laura says. and Fina...

melsaber

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Week 1 completed!

So, finished run 3 week 1 today and each run is becoming more and more enjoyable! I know it’s only week 1,and there are much harder weeks to come, but I’m...

So, finished run 3 week 1 today and each run is becoming more and more enjoyable...

Whitto1539

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Week 3 Run 1

I was dreading this one so much I put it off for 5 days. Today I did it. I won’t pretend I found it easy or that I loved it because I didn’t. But I am so...

I was dreading this one so much I put it off for 5 days. Today I did it. I won’t...

Neverdonethisbefore

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Best time of the day to run?

Morning or evening?

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

11 Replies

Anxiety and running

I've not left the house for 2 weeks because of lockdown, even though we are allowed outside for excersise. I see so many people out walking the dog, running...

I've not left the house for 2 weeks because of lockdown, even though we are allo...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

36 Replies

Lock down and running

What is it like going out for a run during lockdown?

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

16 Replies

Week 3 run 1

I'm getting through the programme much more quickly than I did the first time I tried it - it took me about 9 months to get to week 8 last time, but I'm on...

I'm getting through the programme much more quickly than I did the first time I ...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1

Hi all. I have done my second run of week 1 today. It was super hard and I actually did worse than the first time. I live in a really hilly area and they are...

Hi all. I have done my second run of week 1 today. It was super hard and I actua...

happytanya2

•4 years ago

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W9R1 in the bag

The buzz from running that - 30 solid minutes- was the same as W5R3. Am on a complete high!!!

The buzz from running that - 30 solid minutes- was the same as W5R3. Am on a com...

Foxglove2

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

1st run!

I've just dusted off my new trainers that have been iin the box for about 6 months and completed Run 1 of Week 1. I was so nervous that I would fail (sometimes...

I've just dusted off my new trainers that have been iin the box for about 6 mont...

Peepsmummy

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Week 4 Run 1

That was ace! Felt good to outside in the crisp spring air and hardly another soul around. Happy 🙂

That was ace! Felt good to outside in the crisp spring air and hardly another so...

CobbleRunner

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Couch to 5k

Well done. Fantastic. I’ve just done three walks this week. Knee aches a bit but nothing I can’t handle

Well done. Fantastic. I’ve just done three walks this week. Knee aches a bit but...

Scobs

Graduate•4 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

Week 5

Day 3

So happy with sub 40

First week completed!

Lurker posting for the first time...

Checking in

W6R3 ....

Week 5

Day 1

W6R2 - How fast should you Walk?

Walking instead of always running

W8 Run2 completed.

W5R3 Done

3.36 miles

If we can run outside, we must 🌟

Walked not ran

Week one is done

Consolidation W1R3

Week9Run3 Finally I am a runner

Week 1 completed!

Week 3 Run 1

Best time of the day to run?

Anxiety and running

Lock down and running

Week 3 run 1

Week 1

W9R1 in the bag

1st run!

Week 4 Run 1

Couch to 5k

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