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First ‘Run’ Today 💪🏻

Well, it was more of a lollop, it probably wasn’t pretty, but I did it! I know my biggest challenge will be keeping it up. Hopefully the reminders on the app...

Well, it was more of a lollop, it probably wasn’t pretty, but I did it! I know m...

1stTimeRunr

•4 years ago

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How many mins per 1k?

Hi everyone I’m now at week 7 run 2 which I completed this morning, according to my watch it takes about 8mins 20secs per km, which means it’s probably going...

Hi everyone I’m now at week 7 run 2 which I completed this morning, according to...

GreatNonRunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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First Day of Couch 25K

Hi all, great to have this as a resource :-) Did my first run earlier, I usually play tennis but due to Coronavirus I've moved to running. Was actually easier...

Hi all, great to have this as a resource :-) Did my first run earlier, I usually...

purple_gem

•4 years ago

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4 Year Runiversary!

27th March, 2016 I celebrated my graduation from Couch to 5k with a whoop and a cheer, yesterday I ran a local 5k run to celebrate that I am still running and...

27th March, 2016 I celebrated my graduation from Couch to 5k with a whoop and a ...

skysue16

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 tick!

Another one in the bag - 28 minutes and feeling fantastic! 💪💪💪🏃‍♀️💃

Fionamags

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woh hit a wall today.

Well this mornings run caught me out, last run 2 days ago I managed 40 minutes, today though my legs began to buckle at 30mins 30 seconds. I slowed down to the...

Well this mornings run caught me out, last run 2 days ago I managed 40 minutes, ...

T2runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hurray! I did it! I graduated today.

It really does work. I never thought I’d make it this far. Now on to 10K.

Nothankyouno

•4 years ago

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Did it! Graduated today.

Did 4 .10k in 30 minutes - delighted. Onwards and upwards!

Becklegs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 9 done

Feels good to have finished. I've only managed to run 3.5km according to Strava in the 30 mins, but not bothered about that as I know my time will improve with...

Feels good to have finished. I've only managed to run 3.5km according to Strava ...

Ooloutoo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Muscle recovery

My W6R3 last night has left me with very sore calf and thigh muscles. By coincidence I had an email promoting a magnesium muscle spray. Is this product worth a...

My W6R3 last night has left me with very sore calf and thigh muscles. By coincid...

willsie01

•4 years ago

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New member

Hi all Just joined today. Started couch to 5k two days ago and I can barely walk today. Any tips to get myself passed this and running soon?

Hi all Just joined today. Started couch to 5k two days ago and I can barely wal...

Bubble9

•4 years ago

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W9R1 Slow & Steady, YES!!! Dodgy knee is happy ;)

This morning I set out on a mission - not to do my //fastest// run, but to do a comfortable run. One of my knees has been complaining, so I missed out on...

This morning I set out on a mission - not to do my //fastest// run, but to do a ...

pippkins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 - done and dusted 😮

Well week 4 done and no one more surprised than me. I honestly thought I would have given up by now or even didn't follow the programme.. But but, I actually...

Well week 4 done and no one more surprised than me. I honestly thought I would h...

Tootall69

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 run 1

Week 2 run 1 done breathing fine but legs felt like lead!

Pebbles64

Graduate•4 years ago

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4 'Spring' glitches, but DID it!

W6R2 on Thursday didn't go well, 4 glitches: ... too hot! I didn't think to adjust my clothes for the spring temperature and maybe didn't drink enough...

W6R2 on Thursday didn't go well, 4 glitches: ... too hot! I didn't think to adj...

Brightness

•4 years ago

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First run

Just completed by first run. It was tough! Will need lots of willpower to keep this going, this isn’t the first time I’ve tried running and then given up...

Just completed by first run. It was tough! Will need lots of willpower to keep t...

Rilke

•4 years ago

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Slow and steady

Week 5 run 3 ✅ Went out early I thought, joggers everywhere all being sensible which is good. Getting serious now 20 mins , tough but enjoyable so good to get...

Week 5 run 3 ✅ Went out early I thought, joggers everywhere all being sensible ...

China-trekker

Graduate•4 years ago

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Day one

Hello Everyone Completed my first run today. The plan is to make the most of being well and get as fit as I can! No more wasting time!! Really enjoyed it!!!...

Hello Everyone Completed my first run today. The plan is to make the most of b...

Bumblebee43

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3

20 minutes baby!! That really was ok! I'm not worried about any of the other runs to come now, I know 100% I can do it. Never did I think I would enjoy...

20 minutes baby!! That really was ok! I'm not worried about any of the other run...

Sarah2706

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hello

Hi all, hope you are having a good day. I completed my first run this morning, and it cleared my head so well. Sunny park, nobody in sight, and no anxious...

Hi all, hope you are having a good day. I completed my first run this morning, a...

KatiaKatia

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 2 or is it weak 4

Just completed week 4 run 2, half the way around it felt like I may have pulled something in the lower part of my right leg at the back lower down but not as...

Just completed week 4 run 2, half the way around it felt like I may have pulled ...

JohnO121

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W8R2

So today I did a total of 4.57km and 3.40km of that was running 28 minutes the rest was the 2 five minute walks. I feel amazing seriously if anyone had said in...

So today I did a total of 4.57km and 3.40km of that was running 28 minutes the r...

Spanielmomma

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R2

I did it, not without lots of positive self talk. A couple of pics to brighten your day I hope!. I'm lucky in that my route is from my door to the woodland...

I did it, not without lots of positive self talk. A couple of pics to brighten y...

Shwood

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4r3

I completed W4R3 yesterday morning and really enjoyed it. I missed a run the week before but surprised myself how well I did. W5R1 tomorrow or Monday 😊

I completed W4R3 yesterday morning and really enjoyed it. I missed a run the wee...

amanda2000

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

The first run of week 5 done, despite a brisk wind in my face this morning. Can't believe I'm managing 15 minutes after so many health setbacks in the past...

The first run of week 5 done, despite a brisk wind in my face this morning. Can'...

Scarlet48

•4 years ago

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Exercise at home...

Has anyone ever heard of suspension training? It's a very effective way to stay in shape when indoors.. Take a look at the videos a see what you think......

Has anyone ever heard of suspension training? It's a very effective way to stay ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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I haven’t run for over a week should I redo the last week I did on couch to 5k or move to next weeks

I feel ok just not sure what to do

Peony116

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3 Completed

Can not believe it convinced I wouldn’t be ab,e to do 25mins but just completed on a sunny morning making me feel so good. 3 days in between runs seems to be...

Can not believe it convinced I wouldn’t be ab,e to do 25mins but just completed ...

Alasdair87

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1 D1 Done

Finally started C25K day 1 done this morning. Not to bad, all those years of walking has helped with fitness.

Finally started C25K day 1 done this morning. Not to bad, all those years of w...

SandraY1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie

Hi All, I've just completed my first session of the week and have been pleased to say that it was better than I expected. I have found more wobbly bits than...

Hi All, I've just completed my first session of the week and have been pleased ...

Kerrowmoar

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

First ‘Run’ Today 💪🏻

How many mins per 1k?

First Day of Couch 25K

4 Year Runiversary!

Week 8 run 1 tick!

Woh hit a wall today.

Hurray! I did it! I graduated today.

Did it! Graduated today.

Wk 9 done

Muscle recovery

New member

W9R1 Slow & Steady, YES!!! Dodgy knee is happy ;)

Week 4 - done and dusted 😮

Week 2 run 1

4 'Spring' glitches, but DID it!

First run

Slow and steady

Day one

W5R3

Hello

Week 4 run 2 or is it weak 4

W8R2

W2R2

W4r3

Week 5 Run 1

Exercise at home...

I haven’t run for over a week should I redo the last week I did on couch to 5k or move to next weeks

W6R3 Completed

W1 D1 Done

Newbie

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