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Sprained foot

So last week I went over on my foot and the top left of my foot I think I've probably pulled the ligaments. I rested for 3 days and since then have been moving...

So last week I went over on my foot and the top left of my foot I think I've pro...

Happy_mum_

•4 years ago

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Rest Days??

Hey Guys! I started Couch to 5K yesterday with the Week 1 Run 1! I found it quite difficult as i’m not an active person but I am to complete the entire...

Hey Guys! I started Couch to 5K yesterday with the Week 1 Run 1! I found it quit...

simplymerissa

•4 years ago

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Consolidation runs to get to 5k

I posted over on the Bridge to 10k forum a few days ago to say I was at a crossroads after consolidation and not sure where to go next. After a period of...

I posted over on the Bridge to 10k forum a few days ago to say I was at a crossr...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W5R3!!

Wow!! I can’t believe Iv just ran for 20 minutes!! 😱 Without stopping!! So happy and pleased with myself! 💪☺️🤪 Feel like doing the rocky theme!! “Yo adrian!...

Wow!! I can’t believe Iv just ran for 20 minutes!! 😱 Without stopping!! So happ...

Chewy73

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 ended

Run 3 complete 25 minutes which is fantastic, what is not so good is that now I am running further there is a hill on my last four or five minutes. I will...

Run 3 complete 25 minutes which is fantastic, what is not so good is that now I...

Chicken1966

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 6 Run 3 how did this happen!!!!!!!!!

Just got in- i am hot, sweaty, probably stink to high heaven but I finished my run and saw this banner.. and teared up 😂😂😂 Now I know I can finish this!!!...

Just got in- i am hot, sweaty, probably stink to high heaven but I finished my r...

SamanthaM87

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1 R1 again again!

I’ve got back to running after about 6 months of doing no exercise. Tbh I struggled with Run 1 so I thought I better do it a few times to make sure I can...

I’ve got back to running after about 6 months of doing no exercise. Tbh I strugg...

Zoriada

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 6 Run 3 how did this happen!!!!!!!!!

Just got in- i am hot, sweaty, probably stink to high heaven but I finished my run and saw this banner.. and teared up 😂😂😂 Now I know I can finish this!!!...

Just got in- i am hot, sweaty, probably stink to high heaven but I finished my r...

SamanthaM87

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R3 I am a runner now

w6 R3 done ✅. 🥳😂👍🏽💪

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 ✅🥳🥳

My name is Jill and I am a runner!!

weejillymc68

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6R3 problem with Ap?

Did my Ap skip 5 mins? I was heading home after the sexy Michael told me I was half way, into my stride, feeling good and suddenly he said I was 20 mins in. No...

Did my Ap skip 5 mins? I was heading home after the sexy Michael told me I was h...

SB1724

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Help with digging deep for week 8

I’m in week 8 now and have disappointed myself when I had to stop running midway. I started again it was for a minute or so but I could not get deep enough...

I’m in week 8 now and have disappointed myself when I had to stop running midway...

hys123

•4 years ago

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W1R3

Oh boy! Woke up with wobbly legs and was a bit anxious about the run. But have new running shoes so really wanted to test them out. Set my music to play and...

Oh boy! Woke up with wobbly legs and was a bit anxious about the run. But have n...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3

Not sure I am going to be able to do this run...?? 🤦🏼‍♀️ I ran W5R2 but my ankle really isn't liking it...even after keeping it elevated and freezing...

Not sure I am going to be able to do this run...?? 🤦🏼‍♀️ I ran W5R2 but my ank...

ET21

•4 years ago

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W7R1

So now I feel I like a runner, I’m not out to break records, I just keep my pace. Seemed like an age today for the half way bell, but it came! Knowing some...

So now I feel I like a runner, I’m not out to break records, I just keep my pace...

SquareBear

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 underway.

First run of week 7 completed crikey it was a slog but I kept running round the field until Laura told me I could stop. I mostly didn’t listen to anything...

First run of week 7 completed crikey it was a slog but I kept running round the ...

CaptFrey

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

4th time lucky?

Hi all, Last night finished the C25K for the 4th time in 5 years.. Clearly there’s an issue as I don’t seem to develop enough of a habit and ultimately give...

Hi all, Last night finished the C25K for the 4th time in 5 years.. Clearly there...

LaurieJ1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 7 sesh 3

Finding 2nd day after runs that i am exhausted. Now taking supplements and B12 as the docs have stopped my injection due to Coronavirus Hoping this is...

Finding 2nd day after runs that i am exhausted. Now taking supplements and B12 a...

Shortyat1969

•4 years ago

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Week 9 R1

Can't believe I've come this far ! Running for 30 minutes continually, quite unbelievable when I look back at week 1 when I was shattered after a couple of...

Can't believe I've come this far ! Running for 30 minutes continually, quite unb...

Miley0909

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

At what point do you start finding the longer runs more enjoyable?

I am on week 8 now so have done a few 20+ minute runs, however they seem to be increasingly difficult and I find everytime I run it’s a mental battle to keep...

I am on week 8 now so have done a few 20+ minute runs, however they seem to be i...

masuuk5

Graduate•4 years ago

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week 8 - losing motivation

hi everyone, been a lurker for a while but wondering if anyone else feels the same around this time of the plan. i found week 7 quite difficult although happy...

hi everyone, been a lurker for a while but wondering if anyone else feels the sa...

masuuk5

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not Ready for Week 8

On week 7 again . Felt I had to repeat this weeks runs as the previous runs I really struggled with 2 out and I f the 3 runs. Felt I wasn’t ready for week 8.

On week 7 again . Felt I had to repeat this weeks runs as the previous runs I re...

Kirkie123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally!

Threw up during it... but I’ve finally completed week 5 run 3! 5k is in sight now! I’m so so happy with myself

Threw up during it... but I’ve finally completed week 5 run 3! 5k is in sight no...

Beginner13

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Just finished week 2 of run 5! Actually didn't find it half as bad as I was expecting. Feel like this week so far has been much better than last week. Still...

Just finished week 2 of run 5! Actually didn't find it half as bad as I was expe...

ClaireLou10

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R3

It’s great! I like running

Nataliamila

•4 years ago

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One week later, W8R2.....

I felt I had to take a break as since Friday we have had gale force winds and even when they ‘calmed down’ by Monday, it was still too strong for me to run...

I felt I had to take a break as since Friday we have had gale force winds and e...

IslandSlogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 done

I really thought I’d struggle today and it was harder than normal. A few aches, niggles etc. Covered 2.92km incl warm up walks. Used MapMyRun for the first...

I really thought I’d struggle today and it was harder than normal. A few aches, ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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No more excuses

Tomorrow I will donn my running gear for the first time in a long time. I started the Couch 2 5k about 7/8 years ago, thoroughly enjoyed it but got to week 8...

Tomorrow I will donn my running gear for the first time in a long time. I starte...

Sedge

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1

Today’s run was ok I guess. First 5 minutes I’m learning are always tough and you think you’ll never make it but then it does get easier. I think I’m jogging...

Today’s run was ok I guess. First 5 minutes I’m learning are always tough and yo...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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WK3R4 Completed!

I finally completed run 3 today, and it felt like such an accomplishment to be able to run this fully. When I first started, it was a struggle to run 1 minute...

I finally completed run 3 today, and it felt like such an accomplishment to be a...

esmerice

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Sprained foot

Rest Days??

Consolidation runs to get to 5k

W5R3!!

Week 6 ended

Wk 6 Run 3 how did this happen!!!!!!!!!

W1 R1 again again!

Wk 6 Run 3 how did this happen!!!!!!!!!

W6 R3 I am a runner now

Week 6 run 3 ✅🥳🥳

Wk6R3 problem with Ap?

Help with digging deep for week 8

W1R3

W5R3

W7R1

Week 7 underway.

4th time lucky?

Wk 7 sesh 3

Week 9 R1

At what point do you start finding the longer runs more enjoyable?

week 8 - losing motivation

Not Ready for Week 8

Finally!

Week 5 run 2

W1R3

One week later, W8R2.....

Week 3 Run 2 done

No more excuses

W8R1

WK3R4 Completed!

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