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Help!

Hi all, so have completed W2R3 and am looking forward to W3 but my left knee hurts. Any recommendations? I really do not want this to stop me achieving my...

Hi all, so have completed W2R3 and am looking forward to W3 but my left knee hur...

Blu53

•4 years ago

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The Big One...

And I absolutely bossed it! W5R3 in the bag, I cannae believe it! Felt strong, albeit a little nauseous but that was due to not having given myself enough time...

And I absolutely bossed it! W5R3 in the bag, I cannae believe it! Felt strong, a...

Hayleigh268

Graduate•4 years ago

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Interval training programmes (with zombies?)

I’m currently on week 8 and starting to think about how I’ll keep my interest up and keep making progress once I graduate. I’ve decided I really want to build...

I’m currently on week 8 and starting to think about how I’ll keep my interest up...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Well I never did!

Run 3 week 7 this morning. What an achievement for me (at 65 never run before). The second half seems to go quicker than the first altho I think I plod slower!...

Run 3 week 7 this morning. What an achievement for me (at 65 never run before). ...

Blossom-

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k x 3

First week of runs since graduating couch to 5k! 👌🏼

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling on top of the world

Just completed week 5 run 3 and I feel amazing I never thought I could do it, the feeling is euphoric!! I shed a tear as I was so proud of what I have done...

Just completed week 5 run 3 and I feel amazing I never thought I could do it, th...

Sjsa1968

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wow 🤩 week 5 run 3 completed 🌟

Hey everyone - I’ve just run for 20 mins non stop 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🎉💥. I was so nervous about this run but after reading a lot of positive posts about others...

Hey everyone - I’ve just run for 20 mins non stop 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🎉💥. I was s...

Dreambird

Graduate•4 years ago

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Knee pain

My knees started hurting on W2 R3, I haven’t been for a run in 6 days now, and my knees are still painful + swollen. I have been stretching/RICE/ibuprofen but...

My knees started hurting on W2 R3, I haven’t been for a run in 6 days now, and m...

GC93

•4 years ago

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WK6R3 DONE !!

First 5min of jog felt sluggish, then was ok was really looking forward to this run, but yesterday I decided to help a family member out and put up 3 piece...

First 5min of jog felt sluggish, then was ok was really looking forward to this ...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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An interesting read

Start slow, wear what you like, watch out for zombies: a beginner’s guide to running...

Start slow, wear what you like, watch out for zombies: a beginner’s guide to run...

Speedy60

Graduate•4 years ago

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A hot run

Well that was a hot run this morning. Thought I’d get out early but the sun beat me!! Had to slow it right down but Still managed my mile and half So a good...

Well that was a hot run this morning. Thought I’d get out early but the sun beat...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Big jump from 5 minutes

I am so not a runner!!but I am really enjoying the challenge I am about to start week 5 and I’m rattled to see it jumps from 5 minute runs to 18!! Gulp!! I...

I am so not a runner!!but I am really enjoying the challenge I am about to start...

Jormarun

•4 years ago

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First week in the bag!

YES! - I have completed the first week! Not only that, but I am actually looking forward to week 2. A couple of days of well deserved rest and then onwards and...

YES! - I have completed the first week! Not only that, but I am actually looking...

TeeJay66

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3 ✔️ Found My Running Pace

I reversed my usual route and what a difference that made! After the first 5 minutes, I just started thinking of other things and wondering if I was going to...

I reversed my usual route and what a difference that made! After the first 5 min...

JaxO

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduate!! 😊

Well, I’ve done it 💪💪. Without the lockdown I would never have done this but the plan really works. I’ve really embraced it into my daily routine and it’s...

Well, I’ve done it 💪💪. Without the lockdown I would never have done this but...

struass

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R1

Up and out early - what a beautiful day. After the 20 min run last week this didn’t feel bad at all! Exercise ring closed so can chill for the day now. Rest...

Up and out early - what a beautiful day. After the 20 min run last week this did...

Geographyrocks

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 2 🥵

We’re still going but it’s so much harder in this heat, the hill of doom that we have to run up for the last 5 minutes was a killer - not sure how we’ll manage...

We’re still going but it’s so much harder in this heat, the hill of doom that we...

Runwithson

Graduate•4 years ago

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Whatever next??

WK9 RN2 decided to change my route as needed to pick up my bike from repair shop....oh my what a challenge with incline in last 10 mins of run then reality of...

WK9 RN2 decided to change my route as needed to pick up my bike from repair shop...

Rasmus

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3

I remember doing these about this time last year, luckily enough I didn't put all the weight back on that I lost last time around, thankfully it was even......

I remember doing these about this time last year, luckily enough I didn't put al...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Completed!

I so did not want to get out of bed at 6 this morning and was trying to convince myself to leave my final run of week 4 until tomorrow. I felt so blergh....

I so did not want to get out of bed at 6 this morning and was trying to convinc...

HelsyM

Graduate•4 years ago

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Struggling with excuses

Struggling go out early when not working so no one can see me I struggle then want to stay in bed just done a run more a staggered drunken fast walk 😂 thought...

Struggling go out early when not working so no one can see me I struggle then wa...

Beginnings

Graduate•4 years ago

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Early Mornings! W1R2

Well I never thought a) I’d be doing a running program b) setting my alarm for 5.30am when working from home ... but I’m doing both ... and feeling so good....

Well I never thought a) I’d be doing a running program b) setting my alarm for 5...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Done!

Have just come back from the last run of week 7. Started off running really well, had a major slump in the middle, then powered through the last 5 minutes to...

Have just come back from the last run of week 7. Started off running really well...

Chappie77

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W5R3

Hubby completed his run this morning...(so pleased for him) 20mins non stop! I am out of the game injured temporarily, but this was gonna be the biggy for us!...

Hubby completed his run this morning...(so pleased for him) 20mins non stop! I a...

ET21

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 run 1

Thought today would be easy as back to shorter runs, that was a mistake to make! Tough going, but I did it 💪🏻🏃🏽‍♀️😊

Thought today would be easy as back to shorter runs, that was a mistake to make!...

-Jelly-Tot-

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1 - You can do it!

I can't believe I actually done 5 minutes of running in one go. (16 minutes overall, that's MENTAL!!) Thank you for everyones advice and support on my last...

I can't believe I actually done 5 minutes of running in one go. (16 minutes over...

packersruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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LUCKY 7 HERE I COME🍀⭐

6.49 am !!!!Completed W6 R3-what a feeling....I am officially A RUNNER!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

6.49 am !!!!Completed W6 R3-what a feeling....I am officially A RUNNER!! 🏃‍♀️🏃...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

She only blimin’ did it! I have got the biggest smile on my face 😃 And will have all day! Loving this running malarkey...who’d have thought it 😂

She only blimin’ did it! I have got the biggest smile on my face 😃 And will hav...

Westie4

Graduate•4 years ago

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The last minute

Morning all. Just back from running week 7 run 2. Tried to give my all in the last minute of running. It was like a scene from Rocky! But it felt great to...

Morning all. Just back from running week 7 run 2. Tried to give my all in the la...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R1

My next run the day after tomorrow is the start of week 9! Ahhh! I’m so excited and determined to keep going. I am pleased I’ve consistently kept this going...

My next run the day after tomorrow is the start of week 9! Ahhh! I’m so excited ...

Ivymaria

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Help!

The Big One...

Interval training programmes (with zombies?)

Well I never did!

5k x 3

Feeling on top of the world

Wow 🤩 week 5 run 3 completed 🌟

Knee pain

WK6R3 DONE !!

An interesting read

A hot run

Big jump from 5 minutes

First week in the bag!

W7R3 ✔️ Found My Running Pace

Graduate!! 😊

W6 R1

Week 7 run 2 🥵

Whatever next??

Week 1 Run 3

Week 4 Completed!

Struggling with excuses

Early Mornings! W1R2

Week 7 Done!

W5R3

Week 6 run 1

W4R1 - You can do it!

LUCKY 7 HERE I COME🍀⭐

Week 5 Run 3

The last minute

W9 R1

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