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Just signed up, just wondering how you time the walking /running. Is it done by podcast and earphones?

Just signed up, just wondering how you time the walking /running. Is it done by ...

BabaG

•4 years ago

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I'm new

Just thought I'd say Hi. Today I have completed Week 5 Run 1. Today was a good day! I was a little concerned as I struggled with run 3 of week 4, but I...

Just thought I'd say Hi. Today I have completed Week 5 Run 1. Today was a good...

Shrop2Drop

•4 years ago

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Taking everyday as it comes...

Yesterday was the first time in two weeks I ran. (Home life during lockdown has drastically changed with mum being diagnosed with cancer. So I’ve been taking...

Yesterday was the first time in two weeks I ran. (Home life during lockdown has ...

MuddySluggerRuns

•4 years ago

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Wk 4

First run of week 4 ,5mins seems like an eternity.But feel good afterwards

Bernied45

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

Well I ran yesterday after not going for a week and I really thought I wouldn’t manage it but I completed the 28 minute run without any pain. I have still got...

Well I ran yesterday after not going for a week and I really thought I wouldn’t ...

HerbieL

Graduate•4 years ago

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running mind games

I know lots of posts mention the importance of the mind. As one of the older members of the community I am about to start week 8 so i have done a few 25 min...

I know lots of posts mention the importance of the mind. As one of the older m...

Runbird

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R2 done - bring on run 3!

Another sunny morning 🙂 I actually found run 2 ok. At the end of the first 8 minutes I felt like I could have gone for a few more. But another 12?! Guessil...

Another sunny morning 🙂 I actually found run 2 ok. At the end of the first 8 mi...

Tap_per

•4 years ago

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Consolidations

So, just done my second consolidation run, I’m still with Laura as she’s helping me with the time 😀 I’m happy to continue with the 30 minutes with her but...

So, just done my second consolidation run, I’m still with Laura as she’s helping...

BeetrootFace77

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie

Hi All, I am new to this only started yesterday. Found it quite challenging near the end but I did it! Rest day today and ready for run 2 tomorrow.

Hi All, I am new to this only started yesterday. Found it quite challenging near...

Allstar1975

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4r1.... done!

Having had a ‘practice’ run (I didn’t make it so that’s what I’m calling it!) on Sunday, I set off this morning determined to do it this time & I did! I...

Having had a ‘practice’ run (I didn’t make it so that’s what I’m calling it!) on...

Chips28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Looking for a good online yoga class

Hi! Can anyone recommend a good online yoga class, requiring no equipment, hopefully, so I can work on my strength, stamina and breathing on my rest days? And...

Hi! Can anyone recommend a good online yoga class, requiring no equipment, hopef...

Bloomsbury22

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2. Struggled a little yesterday.

Wow I’m aching. I ran yesterday and this is the first time I’ve felt knackered and sore. I yawned all day yesterday and felt it in my knees and back. I have...

Wow I’m aching. I ran yesterday and this is the first time I’ve felt knackered ...

KatieLGettins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Struggling!

I’m on week 6 and tomorrow is my last run before I start week 7 😱 but I’m not finding it easy. I thought I would be feeling fitter and stronger to run for...

I’m on week 6 and tomorrow is my last run before I start week 7 😱 but I’m not f...

48unfit

•4 years ago

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Getting There... 👍👍👍

A case of sacroilliitis forced me to ease into my own plan. Walking initially and positive outcome from painkillers means I now incorporate a 100 pace jog per...

A case of sacroilliitis forced me to ease into my own plan. Walking initially an...

daveglass1

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

It’s my 40th birthday today and I’m just in from my first run of the week. I tracked my run today and I ran 4.1km in the 25 minutes I’m not sure how good that...

It’s my 40th birthday today and I’m just in from my first run of the week. I tra...

WirralPhil

•4 years ago

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Yeah week 6 done

Finally, after lots of repeated weeks, I have reached the end of week 6. Feel fantastic that I could run for 25 minutes (I do use the word run quite loosely,...

Finally, after lots of repeated weeks, I have reached the end of week 6. Feel fa...

Minsy

•4 years ago

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W1 R1 ... again!

I nearly finished this program last year but stopped due to being pregnant and generally out of energy. Happily now back in a place where running seems like a...

I nearly finished this program last year but stopped due to being pregnant and g...

Zoriada

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Wk6R3

Over the moon to be running 25mins non stop. I finish having to go over a bridge that’s the killer but I didn’t stop. It’s my own pace and the sense of...

Over the moon to be running 25mins non stop. I finish having to go over a bridge...

SquareBear

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 completed!!!!!

Well I have only gone and run for 25 minutes and even sped up for the last minute as Laura suggested. I took my headphone out after I started to listen...

Well I have only gone and run for 25 minutes and even sped up for the last mi...

CaptFrey

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1 feeling disappointed

Hey, this morning I managed to complete w4r1 and on the one hand I am genuinely happy that I've made it this far however, the last two runs I've suffered sore...

Hey, this morning I managed to complete w4r1 and on the one hand I am genuinely ...

Runningscared42

Graduate•4 years ago

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One year after starting couch to 5k

On 26th May 2019 I did week 1 run 1 and was out of breath on the 1 minute run.Today exactly a year later I did my first sub 25 minute 5k (24.18). I can’t...

On 26th May 2019 I did week 1 run 1 and was out of breath on the 1 minute run.To...

Niceysheroes

•4 years ago

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Start again

It’s been a while, with lockdown and being in the house constantly and working from home figured I’d try again see if I have better luck than the first time...

It’s been a while, with lockdown and being in the house constantly and working f...

Krick001

•4 years ago

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Anyone who has just started in the last week?

Hi I’m brand new, would be lovely to chat to folk who are at the same stage in the journey as me. I did my first one yesterday. I was knackered. Struggled on...

Hi I’m brand new, would be lovely to chat to folk who are at the same stage in t...

Zoot3000

•4 years ago

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Started my training yesterday!

Hello and I’m very pleased to meet you! I’m 36 and about a stone and a half overweight and I have ok fitness levels. I’m usually a dog walker but lockdown has...

Hello and I’m very pleased to meet you! I’m 36 and about a stone and a half ove...

Zoot3000

•4 years ago

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Graduated!!

I've graduated! I'm so pleased. I never thought I'd enjoy running, the coaching has got me really motivated Although I excercise, and am generally active ,...

I've graduated! I'm so pleased. I never thought I'd enjoy running, the coaching...

Febe3

•4 years ago

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Ever feel like you’re going fast but Strava says no?

Went out on week 8 run 2 this evening. I felt like I really pushed myself, even my son riding along with me said I seemed much faster than normal but Strava...

Went out on week 8 run 2 this evening. I felt like I really pushed myself, even ...

Emcg51

•4 years ago

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Week 7

Very proud to say that I’ll be going on to week 7 run 3 tomorrow! Never thought I’d get this far after having to do week one twice because of how unfit I was!...

Very proud to say that I’ll be going on to week 7 run 3 tomorrow! Never thought ...

Runningwarrior

Graduate•4 years ago

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Starting all over again 😔

So I completed couch to 5k in July/August last year and I even ran an 8k in October! But I haven’t run since. I was in a lot of pain around my hips and whilst...

So I completed couch to 5k in July/August last year and I even ran an 8k in Octo...

Habley

Graduate•4 years ago

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iTunes playlist - on shuffle, want it to play songs in order

Hi - am on week 3 day 1 - jeez 3 minute jog sessions a killer - but the prospect of a 3 minute walk segment keeps me going (ha). Question - minor frustration —...

Hi - am on week 3 day 1 - jeez 3 minute jog sessions a killer - but the prospect...

Drakey123

•4 years ago

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Treadmill knuckles?

Hi all! Here I am in Washington DC, teleworking my way through the pandemic, and very glad I splurged on a home treadmill when I moved here last year. Some...

Hi all! Here I am in Washington DC, teleworking my way through the pandemic, and...

Perygl

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Guide

I'm new

Taking everyday as it comes...

Wk 4

Week 8 Run 2

running mind games

W5R2 done - bring on run 3!

Consolidations

Newbie

W4r1.... done!

Looking for a good online yoga class

W6R2. Struggled a little yesterday.

Struggling!

Getting There... 👍👍👍

Week 7 Run 1

Yeah week 6 done

W1 R1 ... again!

Wk6R3

Week 6 run 3 completed!!!!!

W4R1 feeling disappointed

One year after starting couch to 5k

Start again

Anyone who has just started in the last week?

Started my training yesterday!

Graduated!!

Ever feel like you’re going fast but Strava says no?

Week 7

Starting all over again 😔

iTunes playlist - on shuffle, want it to play songs in order

Treadmill knuckles?

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