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Newbie over here

So I just signed up after downloading the couch to 5k app. Had already done a 3.2k walk prior to downloading and feeling knackered. Hopefully the first of many...

So I just signed up after downloading the couch to 5k app. Had already done a 3....

Adzphoenix

•4 years ago

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And another 5k!!!

Have I got my mojo back? I think so!!!! After my triumph on Monday , with my first 5k in 6 months, I didn’t set off with any goal in mind this morning but to...

Have I got my mojo back? I think so!!!! After my triumph on Monday , with my f...

limberlou

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 complete!

Completed Week 3 this week- mostly nice runs, a little more tricky today as did my hillier route as I've been doing at the end of the week just to make the...

Completed Week 3 this week- mostly nice runs, a little more tricky today as did ...

Kharina

Graduate•4 years ago

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Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Should I run?

I was diagnosed with Lupus last year May 2019. Since I have been on medication my weight has been up and done. I was going to the gym and swimming but not...

I was diagnosed with Lupus last year May 2019. Since I have been on medication m...

SLE-Warrior

•4 years ago

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Should I repeat a run/week?

Hello everyone! I am such a newbie to this. Have just picked up running, for the first time. I have just completed week two, run one, and must say I really...

Hello everyone! I am such a newbie to this. Have just picked up running, for the...

Bloomsbury22

Graduate•4 years ago

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Thank goodness for good timing!

Well first the serious bit... Week 5 Run 2, that felt hard! So my next run is the big jump, not sure how I’ll manage but everyone says we’re prepared for it so...

Well first the serious bit... Week 5 Run 2, that felt hard! So my next run is th...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

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Leg muscle pain

Just done run 2 week 1 and my legs muscles are really hurting is this normal? Should I still run tomorrow or wait for them to ease up a bit? Xx

Just done run 2 week 1 and my legs muscles are really hurting is this normal? Sh...

Rengar1

•4 years ago

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Checking in and walking to work

Just checking in really, due to walking to and from work and work being so full on i’m only running on days off at the moment, next time we run i will take...

Just checking in really, due to walking to and from work and work being so full ...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Post - whatever that was - running advice?

Having had something where I’ve had issues breathing and even ended up sneaking a snort of the wife’s inhaler- I’m nearly ready to get back out there. I was...

Having had something where I’ve had issues breathing and even ended up sneaking ...

HuwC

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it !!!!!

So day 2 and it was great Iv loved it. No coughing and blowing like my first night. Some of you encouraging folk who said it would be easier was so right. I'm...

So day 2 and it was great Iv loved it. No coughing and blowing like my first nig...

Ouisabell

•4 years ago

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WK 9 R3! I DID IT! 🎉😃🏃‍♀️

I’m so pleased to say that I have completed the couch25k programme and wow! I am so grateful for this app and this forum! Before September 2019, I did very...

I’m so pleased to say that I have completed the couch25k programme and wow! I am...

Rainbowrunner123

Graduate•4 years ago

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The run 5k, donate £5 and nominate 5 people in aid of the NHS

I graduated on Tuesday in week 8 as I was challenged to run 5k and donate to the NHS (online campaign) Today I ran again but took a wrong turn and accidentally...

I graduated on Tuesday in week 8 as I was challenged to run 5k and donate to the...

Elsiebea73

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R1 ✅

Can’t believe that I actually ran for a full 5 minutes nonstop. Wow 🤩 I am so pleased with myself. I am no longer out of breath by the time I have finished...

Can’t believe that I actually ran for a full 5 minutes nonstop. Wow 🤩 I am so ...

SandraY1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2

Just completed the 2nd run of week 3... had to have 2 weeks off due to Coronavirus..1st run back was tough to complete but much better today.

Just completed the 2nd run of week 3... had to have 2 weeks off due to Coronavir...

Blythyn75

Graduate•4 years ago

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Left foot goes numb!

Hi I’m on run 1 week 9 & for the past 2-3 runs my left foot has been going numb about 20 minutes in. It stops once I finish & go into the 5 minute warm down....

Hi I’m on run 1 week 9 & for the past 2-3 runs my left foot has been going numb ...

Shieldszm

•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

Thought it was apt to write a post to say goodbye to my intervals. No more walking, just run run run! But I’m so excited, I know how far I’ve come and can’t...

Thought it was apt to write a post to say goodbye to my intervals. No more walki...

Byebyejiggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 completed! 😃

Week 3 completed. 🥳 Looking forward to week 4. Hope it goes well!😏😏 Keep going everyone.

Week 3 completed. 🥳 Looking forward to week 4. Hope it goes well!😏😏 Keep goin...

Curnie1

•4 years ago

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Another Vaccine obtained

I got out and did my maintenance run and achieved another 4 mile or 6.75 km to get a vaccine. It felt hard and cold although I stupidly did my second run of...

I got out and did my maintenance run and achieved another 4 mile or 6.75 km to g...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R3

Week 4 finished, have a niggling pain in my right calf after R2, but don't think it is injury as such, as I can massage it away for a while with a roller....

Week 4 finished, have a niggling pain in my right calf after R2, but don't think...

WearsTheFoxHat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Like a Roadrunner

#Couchto5K Run 1 of week 3. Pleased that the 3 minute runs didn’t bother me too much. Obvious music of choice today - Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers...

#Couchto5K Run 1 of week 3. Pleased that the 3 minute runs didn’t bother me ...

ExpatMorrisonian

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Wk3 R1

Last week I looked ahead to the plan for week 3 and that was big mistake! Not going to lie, I delayed for 3 days before finally getting stuck in this...

Last week I looked ahead to the plan for week 3 and that was big mistake! Not go...

1stTimeRunr

•4 years ago

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2nd day whoop

Day 2 - so let's see how tonight goes looking forward to a challenge. Been a tough shift today so I'm feeling I need to blow some cobwebs away.

Day 2 - so let's see how tonight goes looking forward to a challenge. Been a tou...

Ouisabell

•4 years ago

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Embarrassing reason to be sidelined...

The other day I slipped down a few stairs in my house and majorly bruised my.... butt. We're talking a nasty dark purple one, about 3x5 inches large. Thank...

The other day I slipped down a few stairs in my house and majorly bruised my.......

majesticllama

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R3

I’m a bit behind schedule- a day or 2 but went out for first day time run. Think I prefer evening or night time as it’s cooler and less idiots about 😆 Hope...

I’m a bit behind schedule- a day or 2 but went out for first day time run. Think...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 Run 1

Completed first run of week 2! Managed every run, only downside was that the walks in between the last few runs were not exactly brisk.... more like a...

Completed first run of week 2! Managed every run, only downside was that the wal...

SamanthaM87

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run fat girl run!

Nothing like a global pandemic of a disease which affects chubby people worse to get me off my bum! Covid19 isn't going to stop at me and go " noo sweetheart,...

Nothing like a global pandemic of a disease which affects chubby people worse to...

run_fat_girl_run

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3r3 - can I run consecutive days?

W3R3 - can I run consecutive days? I have run Tuesday and Thursday this week but I am not able to run over the weekend. Am I able to complete my final run of...

W3R3 - can I run consecutive days? I have run Tuesday and Thursday this week but...

Katieruns123

•4 years ago

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Messed up... back at it!

I used the couch to 5k and then to 10k about 4 years ago after quitting smoking. Wonderful community and program. I eventually ended up smoking again and...

I used the couch to 5k and then to 10k about 4 years ago after quitting smoking....

jaybro28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running during lockdown

Dear plucky runners, NB: this post only applies to those countries that are still allowing outdoor exercise. I do hope that you are all well and getting out...

Dear plucky runners, NB: this post only applies to those countries that are stil...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•4 years ago

16 Replies

How do I track my runs am new to this

How to track your distance I'm new to this

Sofie2019

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Newbie over here

And another 5k!!!

Week 3 complete!

Should I run?

Should I repeat a run/week?

Thank goodness for good timing!

Leg muscle pain

Checking in and walking to work

Post - whatever that was - running advice?

I did it !!!!!

WK 9 R3! I DID IT! 🎉😃🏃‍♀️

The run 5k, donate £5 and nominate 5 people in aid of the NHS

W4 R1 ✅

Week 3 Run 2

Left foot goes numb!

Week 6 run 2

Week 3 completed! 😃

Another Vaccine obtained

W4R3

Like a Roadrunner

Wk3 R1

2nd day whoop

Embarrassing reason to be sidelined...

W2R3

Week 2 Run 1

Run fat girl run!

W3r3 - can I run consecutive days?

Messed up... back at it!

Running during lockdown

How do I track my runs am new to this

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