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Week 5 and beyond advice

Hi just done week 5 run 1 felt really gd any advice as to keep going that bit longer

Hi just done week 5 run 1 felt really gd any advice as to keep going that bit l...

Sofie2019

•4 years ago

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Hi, I haven’t run for 18 months but now I feel ready to get back into it again. Do you think I should just go from where I left off?

18 month break.

SteveE57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Knee hurting

It was going so well... today I was meant to do W4 R2 and I bailed because my left knee felt a bit weak and painful / tender around the knee cap. First time...

It was going so well... today I was meant to do W4 R2 and I bailed because my l...

scooberella

•4 years ago

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W3 R2

I am doing this with my daughter who suffers from fibromyalgia amongst other things so we set out a little later this morning as the cold air affects her...

I am doing this with my daughter who suffers from fibromyalgia amongst other thi...

Jojo7019

Graduate•4 years ago

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Only long runs from now on! Week 6 Run 2 Done.

I finished week 6, run 2 today (2 x 10 minute runs) which means no more intervals, only solid runs of 25+ minutes left! This is the fourth time that I have...

I finished week 6, run 2 today (2 x 10 minute runs) which means no more interval...

dorarunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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Rats! Another Injury ☹️

I’ve completed week 7 and really enjoying myself... but ouch 😣 outside of right ankle is swollen and reluctant to flex, unless I turn my foot in or out...

I’ve completed week 7 and really enjoying myself... but ouch 😣 outside of right...

Hidden

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Not too bad at all

I completed Week 2 on Tuesday and was not really looking forward to Week 3 as it was a jump to 3 mins. I was thinking I wouldn't be able to breath, but to all...

I completed Week 2 on Tuesday and was not really looking forward to Week 3 as i...

Get_me_fit

•4 years ago

1 Reply

The First Time!

I am a 72 year old male. I’ve not run seriously for 60 years. I was anxious this morning as I put on my newly acquired running shoes! I did the first session...

I am a 72 year old male. I’ve not run seriously for 60 years. I was anxious this...

millpool1

•4 years ago

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Ran 5km yesterday!!!

I started out running yesterday for the first time for 20 minutes straight and then a walk for 1 minute and then I ran for 10 minutes so basically when I broke...

I started out running yesterday for the first time for 20 minutes straight and t...

Love2run1969

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Keen runner with sore knee

Hi all I have been diagnosed with bursitis of left knee. Any tips getting beck to running would very much appreciated.

Hi all I have been diagnosed with bursitis of left knee. Any tips getting beck t...

Rubygrace-

•4 years ago

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Don't give up!

So, just completed week 3 after having serious doubts l could do this during week 2! For those still at the early stages and having similar thoughts just keep...

So, just completed week 3 after having serious doubts l could do this during wee...

rhinos1968

Graduate•4 years ago

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Runniverary 2 - nice little 7km run in the sun.

Exactly 2 years since I stepped out to try to do Run 1 of Week 1 of Couch to 5K, at the age of 68, having not knowingly run a step since 1966. It was...

Exactly 2 years since I stepped out to try to do Run 1 of Week 1 of Couch to 5K,...

theoldfellow

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Weight goes up!

Since returning from Cornwall my weight seems to have gone up! I'm running 3 x 34 mins at the mo and I can't beleive it! Jusrt jitters or will it settle out?

Since returning from Cornwall my weight seems to have gone up! I'm running 3 x 3...

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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I'm back after two years!!

I graduated C25K two years ago and enjoyed it but didn't manage to stick to the running habit afterwards. Recently, lockdown has seen me running around my...

I graduated C25K two years ago and enjoyed it but didn't manage to stick to the ...

SPrunning

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Need help

I'm on wk 5 run 3 and its a 20 minute run anybody any tips how to get through it

I'm on wk 5 run 3 and its a 20 minute run anybody any tips how to get through it...

Gwynnie76

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Not a Runner

Hi.... As the title states I am not a runner!! I have downloaded the couch to 5k app to get me started and will be going for my first run tonight. I haven’t...

Hi.... As the title states I am not a runner!! I have downloaded the couch to 5...

sophieRoberts0807

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Week 3 Run 3

Week 3 Done! Felt ok! Another gorgeous day in the North East, again!. I had a decent ride my bike on the rest day! Thought I might pay for it, but 🤞it went...

Week 3 Done! Felt ok! Another gorgeous day in the North East, again!. I had a de...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W7R3 - Stiff knee

So I had an extra rest day mainly due to the fact that I had a very heavy work day - starting with early meetings and going on late. But deep down I knew it...

So I had an extra rest day mainly due to the fact that I had a very heavy work d...

Fabat50

Graduate•4 years ago

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Bell not working

For some reason im not hearing the half way bell. I use amazon music with Sanjeev can anyone help? Sarah

For some reason im not hearing the half way bell. I use amazon music with Sanjee...

RUNOFFSTRESS

•4 years ago

1 Reply

First run

First run today in a long long time, weighing in at just over 18st, completed 1st session without having to stop. Looking forward to the next one !

First run today in a long long time, weighing in at just over 18st, completed 1s...

Chicmorgan

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Fear of week 5!

Hi all, I did W4R3 today and was feeling pretty tired by the end but I think that's because I had gone a little faster than my previous runs without realising....

Hi all, I did W4R3 today and was feeling pretty tired by the end but I think tha...

emilyb95

Graduate•4 years ago

19 Replies

Running leggings

Please can anyone advice me on where to buy some decent running leggings? I’m going to treat myself once I’ve completed C25K 🙂 I’m after plain black and...

Please can anyone advice me on where to buy some decent running leggings? I’m go...

CobbleRunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3 R2 ticked off☺️

Really enjoyed today's run. I'm thinking muscle memory might be kicking in today. This was 1st time my running felt natural. Onwards and upwards 👆🏃

Really enjoyed today's run. I'm thinking muscle memory might be kicking in today...

ChubbyJawa

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W4R3

Finally completed final run of week 4 and my stats have greatly improved espicially heart rate. Looking forward to upping it next week.

Finally completed final run of week 4 and my stats have greatly improved espicia...

amaclennan

•4 years ago

3 Replies

W2 R1 done 😊

Really struggled to get out of the house this morning, felt worried about starting week 2. I hate hot weather and I was worried about it making the run harder....

Really struggled to get out of the house this morning, felt worried about starti...

kifkaf

•4 years ago

3 Replies

W2 R3 again 😊

So today I decided to repeat my last run on week 2 as I struggled to keep doing all the 90 min runs the last two times..., today I feel great, managed all the...

So today I decided to repeat my last run on week 2 as I struggled to keep doing ...

pawsnclaws

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 Run 2

Feel great to be home and have ticked today’s run off. Mostly felt great today apart from the last 90 second run which was a struggle. But I’m feeling slightly...

Feel great to be home and have ticked today’s run off. Mostly felt great today a...

WirralPhil

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Couch 2to5k setback

Hi all first tried couch 2to5k just over 12 months ago then caught severe cold and found out I had asthma, well that killed first attempt. Any way about 3...

Hi all first tried couch 2to5k just over 12 months ago then caught severe cold a...

Petem56

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Run two

Completed run two. Lesson number one even though you read all the facts, for your own body leave a lot longer time from eating to running. I gave over 2.5...

Completed run two. Lesson number one even though you read all the facts, for you...

Oldman_runclub

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W2 r4 I bossed it!!!!

Hi all, I am buzzing!! I just completed this run in full up all the hills and I was practically dancing to my tunes during the cool down walk!!!! So so so...

Hi all, I am buzzing!! I just completed this run in full up all the hills and I...

happytanya2

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Week 5 and beyond advice

Hi, I haven’t run for 18 months but now I feel ready to get back into it again. Do you think I should just go from where I left off?

Knee hurting

W3 R2

Only long runs from now on! Week 6 Run 2 Done.

Rats! Another Injury ☹️

Not too bad at all

The First Time!

Ran 5km yesterday!!!

Keen runner with sore knee

Don't give up!

Runniverary 2 - nice little 7km run in the sun.

Weight goes up!

I'm back after two years!!

Need help

Not a Runner

Week 3 Run 3

W7R3 - Stiff knee

Bell not working

First run

Fear of week 5!

Running leggings

W3 R2 ticked off☺️

W4R3

W2 R1 done 😊

W2 R3 again 😊

Week 2 Run 2

Couch 2to5k setback

Run two

W2 r4 I bossed it!!!!

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