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Joining the Go Team

‪Week 5 Run 2. Happy that I was able to do the 2 8 minute runs reasonably comfortably without being out of breath. Feeling that I’ll make the 20 minutes next...

‪Week 5 Run 2. Happy that I was able to do the 2 8 minute runs reasonably comfor...

ExpatMorrisonian

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R1 - did not go so well

OK, so that was a failed run for 2 reasons... First of all - within my 5 minute warm up walk I got unbelievable shin splints!!? And unfortunately they...

OK, so that was a failed run for 2 reasons... First of all - within my 5 minute...

Lola2010

•4 years ago

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Field run

I just finished W5 R1 and am very slow, but I do it. I’m running on a field so it’s not flat or even. Is it better to move to the road (no pavement) or can I...

I just finished W5 R1 and am very slow, but I do it. I’m running on a field so i...

Flatfendweller

Graduate•4 years ago

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Active week

So this week I’ve been active everyday I’ve found that biking is helping improve my fitness in a much better way than running. As running is causing a lot of...

So this week I’ve been active everyday I’ve found that biking is helping improve...

Fat2FitBride2B

•4 years ago

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Which joint care supplements?

Hi guys. Im on week 6 run, im the perfect example of the programme. Never done sports or anything of sorts like that since I was a teenager and had a baby. I...

Hi guys. Im on week 6 run, im the perfect example of the programme. Never done ...

Zolashka

•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

I joined couch to 5k in early March. Given that I’ve had an ACL reconstruction and pushed myself back into doing Parkrun too early (twice), I was coerced into...

I joined couch to 5k in early March. Given that I’ve had an ACL reconstruction a...

marv123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just a little outing after work

Just wasn’t feeling it today so we went to the old golf course and found that we run much slower on grass up mounds and round bunkers that are overgrown but as...

Just wasn’t feeling it today so we went to the old golf course and found that we...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

so I've just finished run 2 from week two. Really struggled to start but finished on a massive high. Legs not so much. Did anyone else feel the leg fatigue...

so I've just finished run 2 from week two. Really struggled to start but finishe...

Spartacus22

Graduate•4 years ago

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MAY 2020...GRADUATION BADGES...🐇🐇🐇🐇 UPDATE !!!

THIS POST HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED by MAY 2020...GRADUATION BADGES SECOND ROUND. PLEASE, ANY NEW GRADUATES ASKING FOR BADGES> HEAD FOR THAT NEW POST :) I HAVE...

THIS POST HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED by MAY 2020...GRADUATION BADGES SECOND ROUND. PLEA...

Oldfloss

Administrator•4 years ago

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Graduated for the 3rd time!

So yesterday I graduated again.... in fact for the third time since 2017. This time I have sorted out my approach to keeping going and eventual goal of 10k and...

So yesterday I graduated again.... in fact for the third time since 2017. This t...

Uphill-downhill

Graduate•4 years ago

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About to start week 7- wanting to just skip rest days

Hey, first time posting here but I have lurked for a while. I have previously completed the programme a few years ago but am doing it whole heartedly this...

Hey, first time posting here but I have lurked for a while. I have previously c...

wooface

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

In the full 9 weeks that was the first run I’ve not been able to complete. My head just wasn’t in it today so only did just over 20mins and just couldn’t keep...

In the full 9 weeks that was the first run I’ve not been able to complete. My he...

mrscoops

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 3

Bye bye week 4! First big step up for me and i felt it! But my last run this week felt good, I felt like I was able to get through it! I’ve definitely learned...

Bye bye week 4! First big step up for me and i felt it! But my last run this wee...

Sydney2479

•4 years ago

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Phew! W4 R3 completed

Glad I told the family I am doing this as it means I refuse to let myself stop mid run as I so don't want to have to admit I did not complete a session.My...

Glad I told the family I am doing this as it means I refuse to let myself stop ...

Trying9

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Beginner

Hello All I am starting (again) the Couch to 5K on Monday. Feeling extremely nervous as I am not a runner at all and I really struggle with motivation....

Hello All I am starting (again) the Couch to 5K on Monday. Feeling extremely ne...

May1621

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 complete

Wow...I’m shocked how much I enjoyed that run! I’m buzzing that I ran for 5 minutes 3 times!! Literally 4 weeks ago I couldn’t even run for 30 seconds...

Wow...I’m shocked how much I enjoyed that run! I’m buzzing that I ran for 5 minu...

Lolsytom

•4 years ago

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Week 8 and very tight left lower calf!

Hi all, I’d like to say I’m new to the forum but I actually joined 2 years ago and never completed due to an ankle injury! Second time round I’m doing better...

Hi all, I’d like to say I’m new to the forum but I actually joined 2 years ago ...

Wanderer80

•4 years ago

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Loved this app, wondering if there's an app for 5k to 10k, preferably the same as this app, or similar

I've enjoyed this app and almost completed it. I chose Michael Johnson and if there's any other app for 5k to 10k, with Michael Johnson, or similar. Thanks

I've enjoyed this app and almost completed it. I chose Michael Johnson and if th...

BainyBoy12

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Wk5 run2 ..too much

Couldn't manage the second 8 minutes, had to walk for half of them .I'll keep repeating run 2 before attempting run 3....why is run 3 20mins seems s big......

Couldn't manage the second 8 minutes, had to walk for half of them .I'll keep re...

Jillb141

Graduate•4 years ago

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Is this ok?

Quick question- is it ok to do this?? At the end of each of the runs I’m finding that I have some energy / motivation left, so will often run a little bit...

Quick question- is it ok to do this?? At the end of each of the runs I’m finding...

ml02ljd

•4 years ago

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Painful feet (souls)

I have real pain under the soul of both feet when running. Any advice?

Aged53

•4 years ago

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And so concludes Week One...

Last run for me and feeling fantastic about it. Followed the same route that I was unable to complete during my previous W1R3, just to mentally tick off the...

Last run for me and feeling fantastic about it. Followed the same route that I w...

Hayleigh268

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week1

Late bloomer to fitness. Was never any good at sports but when I turned 50 and recognised my weight was 15kg I was shocked into taking exercise. I've used...

Late bloomer to fitness. Was never any good at sports but when I turned 50 and r...

Aged53

•4 years ago

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WEEK 5

I keep forgetting to post about week 5! So I did manage to do it and also manage to run for 20 mins at a consistent pace the whole way through! Didn’t think...

I keep forgetting to post about week 5! So I did manage to do it and also manage...

Abireid

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 r1 at last!

Took 4 weeks to complete the runs in week 1 and another 4 weeks to complete the runs in week 2 🤣🤣🤣 today I started week 3 - yeeaah! I don't care I'm...

Took 4 weeks to complete the runs in week 1 and another 4 weeks to complete the ...

Drumjr

•4 years ago

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First time

Just finished week 1 today , going on to week 2 any tips or advice :)

Matt15

•4 years ago

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5k

I now run 5k 3times a week we’re do I go next I did the park run with just me on Sunday what should I do next

I now run 5k 3times a week we’re do I go next I did the park run with just me on...

mandy167

•4 years ago

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Wk2 R3 done & yay!

Even in the rain! Pup wasn’t so impressed but it was refreshing running in the sunny rain and so happy I managed wk2 schedule and feel Ok. Surprisingly looking...

Even in the rain! Pup wasn’t so impressed but it was refreshing running in the s...

Mar1a

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Wk 2 run 3

I did wk 2 run 3 yesterday and my legs felt so heavy and breathing all over the place. My recovery was awful aswell. Felt really deflated after. So today I...

I did wk 2 run 3 yesterday and my legs felt so heavy and breathing all over the ...

Running-scooter1

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Running shoes advice

Advice please - due to the current climate I'm ordering running shoes online. I've opted for the Brooks Asteria due to overpronation, need support. What is...

Advice please - due to the current climate I'm ordering running shoes online. I'...

massagemum

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Joining the Go Team

W2R1 - did not go so well

Field run

Active week

Which joint care supplements?

Week 4 Run 1

Just a little outing after work

Week 2 run 2

MAY 2020...GRADUATION BADGES...🐇🐇🐇🐇 UPDATE !!!

Graduated for the 3rd time!

About to start week 7- wanting to just skip rest days

Week 9 run 2

Week 4 Run 3

Phew! W4 R3 completed

Beginner

Week 5 Run 1 complete

Week 8 and very tight left lower calf!

Loved this app, wondering if there's an app for 5k to 10k, preferably the same as this app, or similar

Wk5 run2 ..too much

Is this ok?

Painful feet (souls)

And so concludes Week One...

Week1

WEEK 5

Week 3 r1 at last!

First time

5k

Wk2 R3 done & yay!

Wk 2 run 3

Running shoes advice

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