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Finished week 2!

I’m so glad I have started back up! I’ve been running every other day and I feel amazing. Today was a little struggle however I think it’s due to running in...

I’m so glad I have started back up! I’ve been running every other day and I feel...

ChloeRay

•4 years ago

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Long time no run!

Going to dust off my running shoes and get back into it. Have been keeping fit with loads of energetic dance classes but of course they have stopped. Don’t...

Going to dust off my running shoes and get back into it. Have been keeping fit ...

Leojon66

•4 years ago

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W3R1 #LOVEMICHAELJOHNSON

Today was W3R1 and I am walking around the house with a huge grin on my face 😁. Listening to Michael Johnson saying "Well done" at the end is great. My...

Today was W3R1 and I am walking around the house with a huge grin on my face 😁....

Shwood

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R1.... if at first you don't succeed....

I'm not a runner in any way, shape or form but desperately need to stop being blasé about my health (especially in the current climate). I'd downloaded the app...

I'm not a runner in any way, shape or form but desperately need to stop being bl...

Fannyvan

•4 years ago

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Week 6

Hi all ,just completed week 6 run 2 ,felt ok ,but now onto just running with no walking breaks looking forward to the challenge.

Hi all ,just completed week 6 run 2 ,felt ok ,but now onto just running with no ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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I’m here now! In case anyone was wondering why the fatty in Sainsbury’s doesn’t stop eating and start running!

Hi everyone! I am new to this and just completed my second run of the first week. Feeling great apart from nearly having a heart attack coz I’m so overweight!...

Hi everyone! I am new to this and just completed my second run of the first wee...

Ecsims86

•4 years ago

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Went out yesterday for w6r1

Didn't feel much like going out, was feeling a tad low what with the lockdown & news gloom & doom, but we are all in the same boat! lucky to be able to get out...

Didn't feel much like going out, was feeling a tad low what with the lockdown & ...

davelinks

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R3 complete

Week 1 run 3 this morning good run nice and fresh out ran with my daughter again she's actually getting into it now and actually what's to come with me...

Week 1 run 3 this morning good run nice and fresh out ran with my daughter again...

FenRunnerx

•4 years ago

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W1R3

Nothing much to report accept it’s done. Looking forward to week 2. Bring it on!

Dee_N

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 BELIEVE

OH MY GOODNESS I have just run for 20 minutes non stop. The first few minutes were the trickiest but once I had got rid of the gremlins it was great. When I...

OH MY GOODNESS I have just run for 20 minutes non stop. The first few minutes w...

MoliJ

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run completed on couch to 5k!!

That was tough but feel really good. 😀

Blueposh09

•4 years ago

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Found my motivation again 😂

So me and my middle bear have set ourselves a target being able to run 5k in 8 weeks were on run 2 and he's the motivation I needed but never realised! So in...

So me and my middle bear have set ourselves a target being able to run 5k in 8 w...

jessieb887

Graduate•4 years ago

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I actually did it!

Back in January I remember thinking, you will never be able to run for 30 minutes, you can barely make 30 seconds! But low and behold with a lot of...

Back in January I remember thinking, you will never be able to run for 30 minute...

Graciea

Graduate•4 years ago

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Whoop whoop

Just started week 3 after not doing anything since Jan I think. Too dark too cold too tired too anything to avoid it. I got up I worked out how to put my music...

Just started week 3 after not doing anything since Jan I think. Too dark too col...

killersblue

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Completed 1st week...

Hi everyone! Completed my first week and enjoyed it. About to start the second week but concerned I may not be ready? Do you think I should stick to the first...

Hi everyone! Completed my first week and enjoyed it. About to start the second ...

Annamm

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Anxious about running

Hi everyone I’m sorry I haven’t posted here for a while. I’ve been trying to not be absorbed by screen time which is difficult. I wondered if anyone else is...

Hi everyone I’m sorry I haven’t posted here for a while. I’ve been trying to not...

Tynec1

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Budget running shoes 👟

Any ideas for best budget low cost running shoes??

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Wish me luck!

I did a 0-5k course 6 years ago in a group, running outside and sadly didn’t keep up the running! Anyway, I’ve challenged myself to redo it although 6 years...

I did a 0-5k course 6 years ago in a group, running outside and sadly didn’t kee...

WonderfulLife64

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stretches

Wondering what sort of stretches i should do pre run...just downloaded app and today will be the first run of week one!. Wish me luck guys x

Wondering what sort of stretches i should do pre run...just downloaded app and t...

Vicks1

•4 years ago

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No running since 9th March - how far back do I go to restart?

Hey there everyone. I was doing so well! Was due to do W5R2 on 11th March and sadly fell off a horse that morning and stuffed my back. Been taking it easy and...

Hey there everyone. I was doing so well! Was due to do W5R2 on 11th March and sa...

JoeyCoops

•4 years ago

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6 kids later, I’ve found a hobby!

For someone who usually works 70 hours a week+, had to self isolate due to asthma. Hubby suggested we start running. Yesterday was run 1 and with the help of...

For someone who usually works 70 hours a week+, had to self isolate due to asthm...

Emz1911

•4 years ago

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Virus

I stopped doing the couch to 5k because We had to isolate due to virus how do I go back finished 2 weeks ago

I stopped doing the couch to 5k because We had to isolate due to virus how do I ...

Ralphie76

•4 years ago

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W4: I hate my brain but I am starting to love my calfs

That was the most difficult week since the first one. Getting started is not easy: inertia, as we well know, is difficult to overcome. However, as the...

That was the most difficult week since the first one. Getting started is not ea...

venturieta

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation W2R2 - on a Treadmill?

It was my first real time on a treadmill and I cannot say that I am fan, yet. My daughter is. She is/was a gym-goer so very used to them. . First thought? Not...

It was my first real time on a treadmill and I cannot say that I am fan, yet. My...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

Just got back from run 2, nice and red in the face 😂 pushed myself a bit further today but towards the end can't quite reach 60's which is frustrating but...

Just got back from run 2, nice and red in the face 😂 pushed myself a bit furthe...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

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App crashing

Wk 7 run 1 c2 5k app kept crashing so I ran the same route as my last run which was the same time 25 mins. Now I’m thinking if the app is crashing should I...

Wk 7 run 1 c2 5k app kept crashing so I ran the same route as my last run which ...

Mightymags

Graduate•4 years ago

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73year old ex runner wants to try again.

Previous attempts have failed with severe cramp in calf muscles.

1981london

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Pap17 I am still here

Today was the first day in 11 that I have managed to get out and run due to the restrictions and the fact I was using my exercise slot to walk the old dogs. So...

Today was the first day in 11 that I have managed to get out and run due to the ...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

My new challenge

I’ve always topped up my weekly running with either walking or hiking but since lockdown I have been doing more hiking than running. There are a fair amount of...

I’ve always topped up my weekly running with either walking or hiking but since ...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 done!

Very pleased with myself! I am, however, struggling with hills. My new tactic is to run as far up an incline as I can and then, when I feel like I can’t push...

Very pleased with myself! I am, however, struggling with hills. My new tactic is...

CobbleRunner

Graduate•4 years ago

28 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Finished week 2!

Long time no run!

W3R1 #LOVEMICHAELJOHNSON

W1R1.... if at first you don't succeed....

Week 6

I’m here now! In case anyone was wondering why the fatty in Sainsbury’s doesn’t stop eating and start running!

Went out yesterday for w6r1

W1R3 complete

W1R3

W5R3 BELIEVE

First run completed on couch to 5k!!

Found my motivation again 😂

I actually did it!

Whoop whoop

Completed 1st week...

Anxious about running

Budget running shoes 👟

Wish me luck!

Stretches

No running since 9th March - how far back do I go to restart?

6 kids later, I’ve found a hobby!

Virus

W4: I hate my brain but I am starting to love my calfs

Consolidation W2R2 - on a Treadmill?

Week 1 Run 2

App crashing

73year old ex runner wants to try again.

Pap17 I am still here

My new challenge

Week 4 done!

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