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Harder to walk???

I have just done wk2 run 2, I found it harder to walk that run??? What's that all about?

I have just done wk2 run 2, I found it harder to walk that run??? What's that al...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anyone there to motivate?

I know I’m pathetic but I’m really struggling to get out of bed to do my run today. The sun is shining. There are 2 days since my last run. I need to go early...

I know I’m pathetic but I’m really struggling to get out of bed to do my run tod...

MarybellM

•4 years ago

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One more week to go

Somewhat amazingly I find myself at W9. My first W8 run didn’t go particularly well but definitely improved on R2 and on R3 I could have kept going so I’m...

Somewhat amazingly I find myself at W9. My first W8 run didn’t go particularly w...

Bluemorgan

•4 years ago

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Hitting the wall way to quickly

Just completed week one...breathing is my stumbling block and trying to keep going! Really struggle to hit the 60 with 90 second run starting tomorrow! I Know...

Just completed week one...breathing is my stumbling block and trying to keep goi...

Joggingon2020

•4 years ago

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New to Community !

Hi, How to proceed with the plan to unlock the badge ! I am new to this community... thanks !

Hi, How to proceed with the plan to unlock the badge ! I am new to this communi...

optimist_thinker

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run II

It is week five of 'stay at home' for me, and week five of the couch to 5k. I am so grateful for this programme. Yet again a wonderful NHS initiative....

It is week five of 'stay at home' for me, and week five of the couch to 5k. I am...

Symi

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6, R1

Thank you so much to the people who posted in her about W5R3. I have never, ever been a runner and was dreading, like really dreading the thought of a 20...

Thank you so much to the people who posted in her about W5R3. I have never, ever...

Jusj

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Better now, anxious to get back out there and did week 5 first run this morning. It’s been so apparent, doing this a second time, that the psychology is much,...

Better now, anxious to get back out there and did week 5 first run this morning....

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•4 years ago

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Celebrity voice

Hi Has anyone else had the message on the App saying unable to play chosen celebrity at this time? I've had this message since my second run on week one, I've...

Hi Has anyone else had the message on the App saying unable to play chosen celeb...

PowerpumpClaire

•4 years ago

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How do I up my pace?

I have now done four 5k consolidation runs but seem stuck at 32 minutes. I don't want to run further but would like to up my pace. What is the best way up my...

I have now done four 5k consolidation runs but seem stuck at 32 minutes. I don't...

paul12s

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just started week 5

My knees are killing me. I'm super excited with the progress I've made so far but the big 20 min run is incredibly daunting and with my knees in some pain I'm...

My knees are killing me. I'm super excited with the progress I've made so far bu...

geedubolyou

•4 years ago

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W5R3 but not feeling great

I’m after your advice, I’m a very unfit 45 year old who has had ME for the past 10yrs but I’m at the stage where I felt I could try some exercise. So far I’ve...

I’m after your advice, I’m a very unfit 45 year old who has had ME for the past ...

Kerrianneh

•4 years ago

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Wk 5 here I come!

Well I just finished Wk 4. Can't believe I've done it and now looking forward to Wk 5. I have taken a look at what's expected, but a tiny bit of me thinks I...

Well I just finished Wk 4. Can't believe I've done it and now looking forward to...

Fatbags1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 complete

Week 1 complete! Dreading week 2! 🤣

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Walking my 5K

Hey thanks for the Couch to 5K send! I’m 64 and was hit with PMR & Diabetes February 2020. Previous to the “hit” I was walking/hiking 8-10 miles 5 days a...

Hey thanks for the Couch to 5K send! I’m 64 and was hit with PMR & Diabetes Feb...

rd2073

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Jogging for endurance

I used to jog at the gym and until recently, at the park 2 to 3kms. Since the lockdown I haven't done any jogging outside. Is home exercise enough as it's put...

I used to jog at the gym and until recently, at the park 2 to 3kms. Since the lo...

Shezad12

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W1 complete!

The lovely wife and I have completed week one tonight 😁😁

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2

well thats the second one done, missed the bell though so was out a bit longer but its all 👍

well thats the second one done, missed the bell though so was out a bit longer b...

Gilliebean66

•4 years ago

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Shoes?

What Nike or Adidas shoes would your recommend for running? At the minute I’m just wearing my NMDs and they’re fine W1R2 but setting my self the goal if I...

What Nike or Adidas shoes would your recommend for running? At the minute I’m ju...

WinterLove97

•4 years ago

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Week 7 - Difficult negotiations with myself

I finished week 7 yesterday, oof. No fanfare, just sheer relief. So far no week has been easy, but this was the first one in which I felt I could give up and...

I finished week 7 yesterday, oof. No fanfare, just sheer relief. So far no week...

venturieta

Graduate•4 years ago

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Failed miserably

Tried today week 4 Run 1...left the house early before the sun came up too much. Could only get through 3/4 of the session. The 5 min run was hard. I tried to...

Tried today week 4 Run 1...left the house early before the sun came up too much....

Anniejam

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Wow. I did it!! Felt like I had to use mental strength not just physical. Tried to break it down a bit so it didn’t seem overwhelming. Slow but covered 3.2...

Wow. I did it!! Felt like I had to use mental strength not just physical. Trie...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Overtaken by walker...again

I did R1W8 this morning. And for the 3rd time since starting this program I was overtaken by a walker!! I know slow is good & it’s not a race. I just feel so...

I did R1W8 this morning. And for the 3rd time since starting this program I was ...

mancunianpoodle

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Help please

I have a large scar on my ankle from a op in October every time a run it rubs on scar I have brooks running shoe any advice please

I have a large scar on my ankle from a op in October every time a run it rubs on...

mandy167

•4 years ago

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W1 R2 Improvement!

Started the plan on Tuesday and reeeeeally struggled with the first run, ultimately felt quite down about how unfit I was afterwards. Had none of that post-run...

Started the plan on Tuesday and reeeeeally struggled with the first run, ultimat...

eluxemburg

•4 years ago

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Hare and Tortoise

Had my last run on Monday so had a couple of rest days before setting out on my runs today. Rest days included going out for a daily walk plus strength and...

Had my last run on Monday so had a couple of rest days before setting out on my ...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Into my 2nd week

Doing my 2nd run on week 2.getting harder but am ok with that.have to get my breathing under control

Doing my 2nd run on week 2.getting harder but am ok with that.have to get my bre...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Any good sports watches?

I'm looking at investing in a good sports watch for my running. I'm kinda broke at the minute, so I can't afford any thing to snazzy. It does need to be able...

I'm looking at investing in a good sports watch for my running. I'm kinda broke ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 2 COMPLETE!

I can't believe I've done it! It felt really hard whilst running it, but when I get home, I can't wait to get back out! I really enjoy having Jo Whiley as the...

I can't believe I've done it! It felt really hard whilst running it, but when I ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Birthday Run

Well, 55th birthday today and I’ve just completed wk 4 having started C25K yet again!! 🤦🏻‍♀️. Doing my runs indoors so I can still do my daily walk/cycle...

Well, 55th birthday today and I’ve just completed wk 4 having started C25K yet a...

Renee109

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Harder to walk???

Anyone there to motivate?

One more week to go

Hitting the wall way to quickly

New to Community !

Week 5 Run II

Week 6, R1

Week 5 Run 1

Celebrity voice

How do I up my pace?

Just started week 5

W5R3 but not feeling great

Wk 5 here I come!

Week 1 complete

Walking my 5K

Jogging for endurance

W1 complete!

W1R2

Shoes?

Week 7 - Difficult negotiations with myself

Failed miserably

Week 5 run 2

Overtaken by walker...again

Help please

W1 R2 Improvement!

Hare and Tortoise

Into my 2nd week

Any good sports watches?

Week 2 COMPLETE!

Birthday Run

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