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W7R1

Set off this morning for this run, daunted by the fact it was 25 minutes!!! It definitely is mind over matter, was so overjoyed that I managed to do it. Laura...

Set off this morning for this run, daunted by the fact it was 25 minutes!!! It d...

WonderfulLife64

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk2 completed

Wk 2 completed, bring on wk 3

Jillb141

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W3R1

Well I managed to keep running for the full 3 minutes and complete the run 😊 . However distance ran was less than last week - is this normal - running for...

Well I managed to keep running for the full 3 minutes and complete the run 😊 . ...

Cagsey1

•4 years ago

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Completed week 2 at the Olympic Park

I just finished week 2 , third run , around the Olympic Park .. I found it hard but doable, I can’t imagine running a whole 3 minutes but going to keep going!...

I just finished week 2 , third run , around the Olympic Park .. I found it hard ...

Leytonunfitrunner

•4 years ago

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Getting back to fit again

Want to get back running. Just started back on week 3 but think I need to repeat as legs still hurt 2 days on. Should I just work through the pain

Want to get back running. Just started back on week 3 but think I need to repeat...

amaclennan

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

I did it! Struggled for the first 5 minutes, my legs felt heavy and unhelpful thoughts kept popping up inside my head. I had to give myself a good talking to....

I did it! Struggled for the first 5 minutes, my legs felt heavy and unhelpful t...

CobbleRunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6 done

Just completed wk6 and it was hard i am thinking i shall repeat it to see if it is easier before moving on to wk7 🤔

Just completed wk6 and it was hard i am thinking i shall repeat it to see if it ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

I did it and so can you! This has been a real mental block for me ever since I knew I had to run for 20 min non stop.. so much so that I did run 2 twice 🙈 but...

I did it and so can you! This has been a real mental block for me ever since I k...

wreveilo

•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

Tried this run yesterday and failed at the 15 minute mark having managed the same amount of time easily a couple of days before. I just felt so disappointed in...

Tried this run yesterday and failed at the 15 minute mark having managed the sam...

J19mills

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

Well tonight is the start of another werk but Tv is looking good n as i rn quite late about 8.45 i may give it a miss as i like the coolness n quietness a...

Well tonight is the start of another werk but Tv is looking good n as i rn quite...

Katkins27

Graduate•4 years ago

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Starting again

This is my third attempt , I'm not sure what happened last time, I made it to week 6 and then family illness and general life distracted me. So I have started...

This is my third attempt , I'm not sure what happened last time, I made it to we...

sloe

•4 years ago

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Still Determined

Morning all, I did it with Skye 😃I repeated w8R1 and still about managed the full 28mins , again I’m still finding the last few minutes a struggle don’t know...

Morning all, I did it with Skye 😃I repeated w8R1 and still about managed the f...

Footsy

•4 years ago

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Beginnings of a fitter me

Completed w1r1 this morning 😁 I was dreading it, but surprised myself by managing to finish without feeling like I was dying. I ran early this morning to...

Completed w1r1 this morning 😁 I was dreading it, but surprised myself by managi...

Nigs

•4 years ago

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W1R3

Just finished W1R3. Each run this week has got a little easier after the first one when I thought I was going to collapse! However I have a pain in my left...

Just finished W1R3. Each run this week has got a little easier after the first ...

Crystalglass

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Finally Achieved My Goal

In April last year I set myself a challenge to complete the NHS Couch to 5K. I ran my first 5k on 1 June in 44 minutes. My next goal was to run 5K in 30...

In April last year I set myself a challenge to complete the NHS Couch to 5K. I ...

Saffy_girl

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2 Done! Phew!

Finished the third run of week 2 this morning, now about to do an online yoga class as I'm a glutton for punishment!! This morning's run was much easier in the...

Finished the third run of week 2 this morning, now about to do an online yoga cl...

Glassmuffin

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R2

Not so nice out there today and a cold wind but I did do it although I found it hard. My energy seems to be somewhere else today 🙄 Anyway have a great day...

Not so nice out there today and a cold wind but I did do it although I found it ...

killersblue

Graduate•4 years ago

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End of Week 1

Enjoyed the first week, read and re-read all of the advice which has undoubtedly helped me stick to this programme. Am aware of my nervousness but your posts...

Enjoyed the first week, read and re-read all of the advice which has undoubtedly...

Poca

•4 years ago

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W5R1

I never realised how long five minutes were. And W5R3 is a 20 minute run!😳

Kidgloves

•4 years ago

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Hi all, was wondering if anyone else had suffered with Very painful shooting pain in heal?

I completed 2nd run of week 2 yesterday on my treadmill for the first time, normally run on tarmac car park. Awful pain in my heal woke me up at around 3am,...

I completed 2nd run of week 2 yesterday on my treadmill for the first time, norm...

Sendhelp37

•4 years ago

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Tips for stiffness

Hi everyone! I'm new on here. I did my very first run yesterday (it was tough! I am very unfit) and I am so stiff today! Any top tips for stiffness? Do I just...

Hi everyone! I'm new on here. I did my very first run yesterday (it was tough! I...

Bridgetlikessinging

Graduate•4 years ago

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Restarting..

Decided I should continue couch to 5k after stopping when we returned from Spain! Not very fast but slow 🏃🏻‍♀️

Decided I should continue couch to 5k after stopping when we returned from Spain...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3/4 and stuck

Hi everyone Well I am supposed to start W4 today but have two problems. I wasn’t able to run 3 minutes non stop in W3, the best I managed was 2.30 then walk....

Hi everyone Well I am supposed to start W4 today but have two problems. I wasn’t...

GrampaSimon

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Fitbit or not bother

I’ve finished week 2.... I’ve joined weight watchers...4 stone to loose... is a fit bit worth it?.... your thoughts ..thanks

I’ve finished week 2.... I’ve joined weight watchers...4 stone to loose... is a ...

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 finished

Had a blip as work got in the way.... but run 3 week 2 done. I’m not a natural runner ... more of a very slow jog... but I kept going !!! Day off tomorrow and...

Had a blip as work got in the way.... but run 3 week 2 done. I’m not a natural r...

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

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Fitness tracker and GPS

Hi guys, I’m on week 3 and I’m so happy I’ve started running. I’m 33 and I’ve smoked for almost 20 years. I quit only 2 weeks ago. Last year I joined a...

Hi guys, I’m on week 3 and I’m so happy I’ve started running. I’m 33 and I’ve s...

Marzia1987

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Getting back into it

I whined a bit at the beginning of lockdown because my routine was shattered ( selfish and thoughtless, I know ) anyway this past seven days I have had a bit...

I whined a bit at the beginning of lockdown because my routine was shattered ( s...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

18 Replies

Week 1 Run 2

Hi all, I have just started, essentially I'm around 20st and I'm finding it really difficult. I'm active at work, lots and lots of walking so I thought I...

Hi all, I have just started, essentially I'm around 20st and I'm finding it re...

Calley123

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Yippee finished week 9!

So, I've done it! Did my final 30 minute run today - I think I've taken about 11 weeks as I repeated a week (2 or 3) fairly near the beginning and almost gave...

So, I've done it! Did my final 30 minute run today - I think I've taken about 11...

Ercolino

Graduate•4 years ago

31 Replies

Starting Week 4

I'm starting week 4 tomorrow. I've had a look at the plan and it looks like a big jump. I'm very nervous about it, especially as everyone is isolating so I'm...

I'm starting week 4 tomorrow. I've had a look at the plan and it looks like a bi...

Zelda7

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

W7R1

Wk2 completed

W3R1

Completed week 2 at the Olympic Park

Getting back to fit again

Week 6 Run 3

Wk6 done

Week 5 run 3

Week 8 run 2

Week 5 run 1

Starting again

Still Determined

Beginnings of a fitter me

W1R3

Finally Achieved My Goal

W2 Done! Phew!

W4 R2

End of Week 1

W5R1

Hi all, was wondering if anyone else had suffered with Very painful shooting pain in heal?

Tips for stiffness

Restarting..

Week 3/4 and stuck

Fitbit or not bother

Week 2 finished

Fitness tracker and GPS

Getting back into it

Week 1 Run 2

Yippee finished week 9!

Starting Week 4

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