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Will my fitness decline straight away?

So I finished week 6, 3 days ago... I normally run every other day! I’ve had to take 3 days off due to an injury (a deep burn on the top of my thigh which if I...

So I finished week 6, 3 days ago... I normally run every other day! I’ve had to ...

Shanleighx

•4 years ago

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Sore lower legs

So i decided during lockdown to try couch to 5k to help keep me active as im not the most active person. I tried joe wicks workouts at home but my young kids...

So i decided during lockdown to try couch to 5k to help keep me active as im not...

Abbimo

•4 years ago

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Please help! Calf and shin pain while running :-(

I am on week 2 run 3, managed. To quit smoking too so absolutely loving the couch to 5k plan. Since I started I have had calf and shin pain. I presumed it was...

I am on week 2 run 3, managed. To quit smoking too so absolutely loving the couc...

Willvero

•4 years ago

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Week 2 done 👍🏻

Feel amazing! Smashed week 2! (Just about! 🤣)Never thought I would get that far. Bring on week 3 😃

Feel amazing! Smashed week 2! (Just about! 🤣)Never thought I would get that far...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W2 complete

So we did it! The good lady and I just smashed through week 2, bring on week 3 💪🏻😁

So we did it! The good lady and I just smashed through week 2, bring on week 3 �...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stagger like Jagger Week 6 Run 2

Week 6 Run 2 completed! Whoop! Move like Jagger added to playlist, more like Stagger like Jagger in the last few metres. 😂

Week 6 Run 2 completed! Whoop! Move like Jagger added to playlist, more like St...

Curnie1

•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 3

Well. That was awful! To anyone I passed they probably thought I was trying to escape a man person and having a panic attack whilst I ran. I just couldn’t...

Well. That was awful! To anyone I passed they probably thought I was trying to e...

Byebyejiggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R1 harder than I hoped - but the rain stopped

Week 5 run 1 tonight and the first 5 minute run was much harder than I hoped it would be 😕 BUT after windy rain most of the day it dried off as we went out...

Week 5 run 1 tonight and the first 5 minute run was much harder than I hoped it ...

Emcg51

•4 years ago

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App music

I'm having to start again after badly spraining my ankle last autumn. But my question is this. I used an ipod previously which had music included but now I've...

I'm having to start again after badly spraining my ankle last autumn. But my que...

Leadlegs

•4 years ago

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W4 R1

Wow week 4 again already. I looked as a reminder to see what was coming up and groaned at the thought of trying to run outside for 5 mins stints. Yesterday...

Wow week 4 again already. I looked as a reminder to see what was coming up and g...

Jojo7019

Graduate•4 years ago

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Starting again after a break

Started the programme again from the first run after a rest of about 6 weeks due to injury. I have managed to loose some weight during lockdown ( don't ask me...

Started the programme again from the first run after a rest of about 6 weeks due...

IanWell

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W7R1

Brain woke me at 5 again, so got ready and went out as soon as the light was good enough. All good, and was definitely faster than W6R3, including being able...

Brain woke me at 5 again, so got ready and went out as soon as the light was goo...

WearsTheFoxHat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 1 ❌

The first run I haven’t completed , I wasn’t sure I was going to run today as the rain was hammering down but there was a break and decided to go for it,...

The first run I haven’t completed , I wasn’t sure I was going to run today as th...

robertmark97

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Unbelievable

Hi, I am still so shocked that I am doing this!!!! Completed my cancer treatment February and today ran for 28 minutes in week 8 of this programme.... I was...

Hi, I am still so shocked that I am doing this!!!! Completed my cancer treatment...

apps1806

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’ve only gone and done it W9R3🥳

So today was a tough one but do I mind???? Absolutely not....I’ve done it, I’ve finished W9R3... I had this playground all to myself, the amazing weather as a...

So today was a tough one but do I mind???? Absolutely not....I’ve done it, I’ve ...

Ozzy19

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run2

I switched my local golf course for the streets this morning and my knee seems to have coped fine with the change. I concentrated on smaller strides and a...

I switched my local golf course for the streets this morning and my knee seems t...

WirralPhil

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Running tips

Is there a technique in running and I’m finding that I’m getting out breath very quick

Is there a technique in running and I’m finding that I’m getting out breath very...

Pav123

•4 years ago

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Giving it my all....

Although I am fit for my age having just turned 60 I was looking to increase my exercise by running outdoors. Growing up I could run at speed but distance was...

Although I am fit for my age having just turned 60 I was looking to increase my ...

Scruffbags1

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Completed this run this morning. It was ok, struggled a bit towards the end of the first ten minute run but the second one was fine. Enjoyed it. Happy to note...

Completed this run this morning. It was ok, struggled a bit towards the end of t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Wk5 R3 Done

Better than I though. As some of u have said mind over matter. Had a great run and feel great on to Wk6 Good luck to those still to run today

Better than I though. As some of u have said mind over matter. Had a great run...

D1311

•4 years ago

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W8 done! 3 lots of Julie!

Week 8 completed! Ready for the final week. Even managed to smash my 1k time. It’s amazing when you think you’re keeping a steady pace, how much it actually...

Week 8 completed! Ready for the final week. Even managed to smash my 1k time. It...

Fiddler71

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Running in Rain!

Is running in the rain ok.....as you become warm and the cold rain gets onto your clothes and makes you cold...is it ok...

Is running in the rain ok.....as you become warm and the cold rain gets onto you...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finished W5R3 but feeling strangely disheartened?

Hi all, I just completed W5R3! I know I should be feeling really proud of myself (and in some ways I am) but also it was the slowest run and the shortest...

Hi all, I just completed W5R3! I know I should be feeling really proud of myself...

emilyb95

Graduate•4 years ago

15 Replies

Another week done

Got a shock when I opened run 3 of week 5 and realised it was a 20 minute run but I did it and enjoyed it 😁👏🏻

Got a shock when I opened run 3 of week 5 and realised it was a 20 minute run bu...

Renee109

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

Week 5 completed!

Completed week 5 yesterday and am really pleased with my progress. I was not looking forward to the 20 min run and was not sure that I could do it but I did...

Completed week 5 yesterday and am really pleased with my progress. I was not lo...

Avw1

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Wk3 R1. The programme works 🥰

So after a little bit of self doubt I set off on week 3 run 1 thinking I wouldn’t be able to do the 3 minute runs as week 2 was quite challenging just jumping...

So after a little bit of self doubt I set off on week 3 run 1 thinking I wouldn’...

Needtoslim

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk1r3

Well we did it... didn't want to but made ourselves go. 😉 was worth it to be able to see wk1 accomplished. Now to try not to think about wk2 R1 thanks for...

Well we did it... didn't want to but made ourselves go. 😉 was worth it to be a...

Bacardigirl55

•4 years ago

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W5R1- in the rain

Well that was absolute hell. I realised if I waited to see if the rain stopped, I would talk myself out of it and tomorrow’s forecast isn’t any better so I...

Well that was absolute hell. I realised if I waited to see if the rain stopped, ...

MMP175

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1

Really pleased with myself after w4 R1, Didn’t think I could do it but I actually surprised myself 😁 legs feel it tho! Absolutely shattered but I did it! 👍...

Really pleased with myself after w4 R1, Didn’t think I could do it but I actuall...

Chewy73

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

W2R2

Hi guys 😀 I like a lot of people have started C25K during lockdown. I have been really enjoying it - it’s had such a positive influence on my mood! But...

Hi guys 😀 I like a lot of people have started C25K during lockdown. I have bee...

aisha1993xo

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Will my fitness decline straight away?

Sore lower legs

Please help! Calf and shin pain while running :-(

Week 2 done 👍🏻

W2 complete

Stagger like Jagger Week 6 Run 2

Week 8 run 3

W5R1 harder than I hoped - but the rain stopped

App music

W4 R1

Starting again after a break

W7R1

Week 7 run 1 ❌

Unbelievable

I’ve only gone and done it W9R3🥳

Week 3 Run2

Running tips

Giving it my all....

Week 6 Run 2

Wk5 R3 Done

W8 done! 3 lots of Julie!

Running in Rain!

Finished W5R3 but feeling strangely disheartened?

Another week done

Week 5 completed!

Wk3 R1. The programme works 🥰

Wk1r3

W5R1- in the rain

W4R1

W2R2

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