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Anxiety

Hi, I am 32 years old and my biggest problem is my dizziness caused by anxiety. I really hope that here I can find some support or even better some good tips...

Hi, I am 32 years old and my biggest problem is my dizziness caused by anxiety. ...

Lobyc

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 completed

well finally can say after a 2 week delay myself and my daughter completed couch 2 5 k. Been a struggle getting out as I'm a lorry driver and times have been...

well finally can say after a 2 week delay myself and my daughter completed couch...

Smiffytinks

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still Consolidating

Ran the same route again today. I thought that, it being Saturday, there may be more people out getting their exercise. It wasn't any busier than it has been...

Ran the same route again today. I thought that, it being Saturday, there may be ...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2

Well I did it! It was ok actually, not easy but it’s not meant to be, but not unduly hard. I did have a little chuckle on the way round when Michael told me...

Well I did it! It was ok actually, not easy but it’s not meant to be, but not un...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R1: First glimpses of rhythm

Yesterday I finished the first five minutes of jogging struggling to catch my breath. It was hard.My first thought was: this way I won't be able to reach the...

Yesterday I finished the first five minutes of jogging struggling to catch my b...

venturieta

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 : run 2

Completed run 2 week 1 today , I’m glad I done it considering I was trying to put it off all day as I was feeling tired however I currently feel like I’ve been...

Completed run 2 week 1 today , I’m glad I done it considering I was trying to pu...

Skyecaroline

Graduate•4 years ago

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Another Week Complete!

Just finished Week 2 Run 3!! Feel so good in myself and didn’t think I would even make it this far- I have terrible asthma so running has always been something...

Just finished Week 2 Run 3!! Feel so good in myself and didn’t think I would eve...

Abireid

Graduate•4 years ago

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So happy

Wasn’t sure about W2R2 because of some pain inside knee but after virtual physio this morning I was told to give it a go but keep really slow and steady. Just...

Wasn’t sure about W2R2 because of some pain inside knee but after virtual physio...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

And I feel fantastic!

sugarmoon

Graduate•4 years ago

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Fun day

Run 2 - week 1 Pretty good result today, feel fine and legs are perfect. Looking forward to Monday! How is everyone doing? xx

Run 2 - week 1 Pretty good result today, feel fine and legs are perfect. Looki...

Healthisfun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Disappointed

I have finally done my first run, a bit disappointed I only managed 5 out of the 8runs but I suppose it's a start

I have finally done my first run, a bit disappointed I only managed 5 out of the...

Thinkthin2020

•4 years ago

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2nd Run

I’ve never run in my life Did my first 🏃‍♀️ two days ago around the back garden as self isolating and today I got dropped at the hill behind my house. I...

I’ve never run in my life Did my first 🏃‍♀️ two days ago around the back garde...

Bassmamma15

Graduate•4 years ago

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I can't believe I made it🎉

W9R3 completed I never thought at the beginning that I would go out in the rain or the cold or that I may even (shh don't tell anyone) enjoy it sometimes....

W9R3 completed I never thought at the beginning that I would go out in the rain ...

Wonda1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Why am I so slow ?

I have completed the couch to 5k, and not for the first time. I am now trying to go out alternate days and put in a constant 30 minutes, Trouble is, my pace is...

I have completed the couch to 5k, and not for the first time. I am now trying to...

trapeze

•4 years ago

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Looking for advice

Hi. New to this forum. I had a heart attack and CABG x3 last October. I've since completed a cardiac rehabilitation course. Is the Couch to 5k programme...

Hi. New to this forum. I had a heart attack and CABG x3 last October. I've since...

Rayros21

Graduate•4 years ago

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Keep going!

I just finished W2 R1! I thought I would not be able to it and planned to repeat W1 but based on comments on here I went for it and amazed myself!

I just finished W2 R1! I thought I would not be able to it and planned to repeat...

Blueboy100

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Self concience

I feel really self concience when I go out. It takes me ages to actually get out the door. Will this get better?

I feel really self concience when I go out. It takes me ages to actually get out...

Wildfur

•4 years ago

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Finally started!

Well after months of thinking about it and wishing I could run, I have finally gone for it and made a start!! I completed run 2 of week 1 this morning and I'm...

Well after months of thinking about it and wishing I could run, I have finally g...

KoalaJellyStar

Graduate•4 years ago

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Painful legs

Hi, I’m new, pushing 60 and trying to get fit. It’s been a long time coming! I’m on week 2, my legs are painful during the jog and between jogs. It’s been a...

Hi, I’m new, pushing 60 and trying to get fit. It’s been a long time coming! I’m...

Bandyock

•4 years ago

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Newbie

Did my 1st week. So excited about this! Mortified that I’ll sabotage myself so joined this for some accountability I guess. Did I say I was excited?? 🙃

Did my 1st week. So excited about this! Mortified that I’ll sabotage myself so ...

Mio2020

•4 years ago

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New to couch to 5k

Just finished my first week and already feeling the benefits. Started it to get fit and for stress relief. Just hope I can keep it up.

Just finished my first week and already feeling the benefits. Started it to get ...

Running01

•4 years ago

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W6R3

Last run of week 6 complete. 25 mins! Found it quite hard, it's hot out there and I ran on a fair bit of uneven ground to get out of peoples way which didn't...

Last run of week 6 complete. 25 mins! Found it quite hard, it's hot out there an...

Sarah2706

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week2 r 1

Been out this morning completed week2 r1 was hard going but i done it !!! 😁 so keep pushing on !! Whoop whoop !

Been out this morning completed week2 r1 was hard going but i done it !!! 😁 so ...

FenRunnerx

•4 years ago

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Rest day

I’m in week 7 and did run 1 yesterday. Do I really need a rest day before doing run 2 today? I’d like to run it today

I’m in week 7 and did run 1 yesterday. Do I really need a rest day before doing ...

Shieldszm

•4 years ago

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Beginner !

I’m starting today! Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated x

Daisy170107

•4 years ago

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W2r3

3rd run of week 2 completed yesterday, but juat getting round to posting this now, felt really good after my run and felt like i did it a bit easier but think...

3rd run of week 2 completed yesterday, but juat getting round to posting this no...

Shar71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 just completed

Week 2 run 1 just completed. Is it normal to be absolutely soaked with sweat after the run at this stage ?

Week 2 run 1 just completed. Is it normal to be absolutely soaked with sweat aft...

Nickray47

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W7R3 completed but too slow??

Good morning I've just done W7R3 & am very pleased with myself-never thought I'd be able to run at all, let alone for 25 minutes 😁 My pace this morning was...

Good morning I've just done W7R3 & am very pleased with myself-never thought I'...

MildredNfk

Graduate•4 years ago

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Help!!!! Stuck indoors - no treadmill!!

Hi everyone, my son had a cough yesterday (not for long - maybe an hour) and my family are saying I should self isolate everyone for 14 days as he is classed...

Hi everyone, my son had a cough yesterday (not for long - maybe an hour) and my ...

Thismumcanrun74

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6

Right that’s week 6 done and dusted ,Laura now says I’m a runner lol ,can’t believe I’ve just run 3 km without stopping .even got faster for the last 60 secs

Right that’s week 6 done and dusted ,Laura now says I’m a runner lol ,can’t beli...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Anxiety

Week 9 run 3 completed

Still Consolidating

Week 3 Run 2

W5R1: First glimpses of rhythm

Week 1 : run 2

Another Week Complete!

So happy

Week 9 Run 1

Fun day

Disappointed

2nd Run

I can't believe I made it🎉

Why am I so slow ?

Looking for advice

Keep going!

Self concience

Finally started!

Painful legs

Newbie

New to couch to 5k

W6R3

Week2 r 1

Rest day

Beginner !

W2r3

Week 2 run 1 just completed

W7R3 completed but too slow??

Help!!!! Stuck indoors - no treadmill!!

Week 6

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