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W5R3 - wow!

I was so pleased with myself after completing 20 mins of running yesterday! I had a couple of momentary stops as my dog insisted on sniffing various bushes but...

I was so pleased with myself after completing 20 mins of running yesterday! I ha...

ANewLu

Graduate•4 years ago

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SOMETHING STRANGE HAPPENING ON THE FORUM......

This afternoon, the "Next Posts" following on from every post I have responded to are from different eras, going back as far as 8 years and not in fact...

This afternoon, the "Next Posts" following on from every post I have responded t...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•4 years ago

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Week 2 day 1

So just completed this but from my knees up it feels like I have got cramp on both sides of legs. Any tips?

So just completed this but from my knees up it feels like I have got cramp on bo...

weejillymc68

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 ✅

Didn’t fancy this run today and struggled to find my Rhythm in the first 5 minutes and considered giving up a few times but dug in and got the run completed,...

Didn’t fancy this run today and struggled to find my Rhythm in the first 5 minut...

robertmark97

Graduate•4 years ago

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First couch to 5k

First run, went out in a grouchy mood then after, I couldn't believe how much better I felt 🥰

First run, went out in a grouchy mood then after, I couldn't believe how much be...

Kyd60

•4 years ago

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Week 1, run 1

Restarting the program after two years due to injuring myself about a week after graduating. Combining with Strength and flex this time so hope to make this...

Restarting the program after two years due to injuring myself about a week after...

HappyNoodle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 complete 😊

I’ve just completed week 2 and found that it was ok, some runs were better than others, but all were good. Wish me luck for week 3! Onwards and upwards 💪

I’ve just completed week 2 and found that it was ok, some runs were better than ...

Needtoslim

Graduate•4 years ago

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Onto week 3

Just finished my 1st run on week 3.still feeling great

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 1 complete

... and in the drizzle this morning too! Can hardly believe myself. On the plus side there was hardly anyone around 😅 although much prefer doing it in the...

... and in the drizzle this morning too! Can hardly believe myself. On the plus ...

LJAR

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 R3 wow!

So I did it yesterday. W5 R3. I was daunted when I saw the "agenda" pop up but I tried and I did it. On the 2 minutes left message I even ran faster. My legs...

So I did it yesterday. W5 R3. I was daunted when I saw the "agenda" pop up but I...

Solodad

Graduate•4 years ago

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Strava

Can anyone one tell me how to get onto strava and is it free or will there be a monthly payment. Can I sync it with my fitbit

Can anyone one tell me how to get onto strava and is it free or will there be a ...

Gramp

•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Did this run last night, and it felt really short compared to usual? Not sure if that’s just because I’m getting used to it or because it was shorter? Changed...

Did this run last night, and it felt really short compared to usual? Not sure if...

ThatGingeRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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It hurts already, can you help?

New to all this so I was quite pleased with myself for completing day 1, run 1 yesterday. Only I can hardly move today! 😆 my thighs are killing and it hurts...

New to all this so I was quite pleased with myself for completing day 1, run 1 y...

ReallyTrying8

•4 years ago

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Run 1, week 3

When I looked to see how long I was to run for, I misread it and thought I only had 1 x 3 minute run.. Went round my local park and after completing the 3...

When I looked to see how long I was to run for, I misread it and thought I only ...

Shrekswife

Graduate•4 years ago

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Well I’ll be darned!

Week 5 Run 3 - 20min solid run done! But I don’t know how as 8mins almost had me on my knees and today I literally skipped through my non stop 20mins run...

Week 5 Run 3 - 20min solid run done! But I don’t know how as 8mins almost had ...

Whizzy23

•4 years ago

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Newbie starting W5 in the rain!

Hi everyone New to the forum I am starting the dreaded W5 this week & am quite nervous about completing it in the rain given that I've read this one is more of...

Hi everyone New to the forum I am starting the dreaded W5 this week & am quite n...

maddrt

•4 years ago

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week 7

running on a tread mill indoors have completed week seven run 2 absolutely delighted breathing is great bpm below my first weeks run pace good not running to...

running on a tread mill indoors have completed week seven run 2 absolutely delig...

Yrret123

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Any suggestions please?

Hi, I started week 1 of Couch to 5k first run ok, 2 run I felt a sharp pain in left calf the next day I was very sore. My ankle and leg are swollen but I can...

Hi, I started week 1 of Couch to 5k first run ok, 2 run I felt a sharp pain in l...

Andpw

•4 years ago

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A Cautionary Tale

I was unable to complete my W1R3 yesterday as silly me did not do any stretches or warm up exercises before I left the house. I felt a twinge in my hamstring...

I was unable to complete my W1R3 yesterday as silly me did not do any stretches ...

millpool1

•4 years ago

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First run of week 3!

I have just completed my first run of week 3! My new trainers arrived on Sunday, they make such a massive difference. So proud of myself for being able to run...

I have just completed my first run of week 3! My new trainers arrived on Sunday,...

161_3_494

•4 years ago

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Changed Apps and started again..

When I started out last week on my journey to run, I used the Couch to 5K supported by the BBC coached along by a famous person. I completed day 1 ( consisting...

When I started out last week on my journey to run, I used the Couch to 5K suppor...

BeccyD

•4 years ago

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It’s raining. Yea I can run. 6k today.

Hi all my 1st time doing 6k. It’s cooler I love running in the rain. Mental push to add a bit more to my run. I live in Somerset, on top of a hill, doing a...

Hi all my 1st time doing 6k. It’s cooler I love running in the rain. Mental push...

Rogie55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk1r2

Did it! In the rain and did the 2nd run of week1. Hurt like heck..but so pleased with myself. 🤗🤗

Did it! In the rain and did the 2nd run of week1. Hurt like heck..but so plea...

Bacardigirl55

•4 years ago

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Wk5 R2 done

Now for the big one on Thursday 20 min run. Didn’t think I could run for 8 mins but did it. Now for a new Spotify play list in readiness for Thursday...

Now for the big one on Thursday 20 min run. Didn’t think I could run for 8 min...

D1311

•4 years ago

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Left Hip Issues

Did my first run in a month. Started the plan and was into my second run on the second week when I did something to the outside of my left hip. Thought I’d...

Did my first run in a month. Started the plan and was into my second run on the ...

Machrie1

•4 years ago

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W2R1 completed!

Attempted C25k 5 years ago and never made it past the first week, a combination of being really unfit and running too fast! Started it up again last week with...

Attempted C25k 5 years ago and never made it past the first week, a combination ...

Firsttimer362

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Did I cheat week 5 run 3

I have done the same route all the way up to now but today the 20 min run made me nervous....... I chose a flatter route and managed it. Mostly thanks to some...

I have done the same route all the way up to now but today the 20 min run made m...

Quackquackquack

Graduate•4 years ago

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Old girl wants to improve her cardio fitness

New to Health Unlocked and C25K. I started the programme a month ago and run in my back garden. I recently joined a netball group in our village and though I...

New to Health Unlocked and C25K. I started the programme a month ago and run in...

Tesserau5

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Motivation

Well last night was a tough one. You see my running buddy (AKA Guinny the dog) is unwell and on house rest, so it was the first time of going out with the sole...

Well last night was a tough one. You see my running buddy (AKA Guinny the dog) i...

Somerlass

Graduate•4 years ago

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W11 R1 - Where do I go now?

I am still running the 30 mins following the last run from the ap. I am wondering if there are other apps I could use or try now. 40 mins is working every...

I am still running the 30 mins following the last run from the ap. I am wonderin...

Jacqui_tries_again50

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

W5R3 - wow!

SOMETHING STRANGE HAPPENING ON THE FORUM......

Week 2 day 1

Week 6 run 3 ✅

First couch to 5k

Week 1, run 1

Week 2 complete 😊

Onto week 3

Week 7 run 1 complete

W5 R3 wow!

Strava

Week 3 run 1

It hurts already, can you help?

Run 1, week 3

Well I’ll be darned!

Newbie starting W5 in the rain!

week 7

Any suggestions please?

A Cautionary Tale

First run of week 3!

Changed Apps and started again..

It’s raining. Yea I can run. 6k today.

Wk1r2

Wk5 R2 done

Left Hip Issues

W2R1 completed!

Did I cheat week 5 run 3

Old girl wants to improve her cardio fitness

Motivation

W11 R1 - Where do I go now?

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