Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

133,246 members • 158,954 posts

All posts for June 2020

5k

So I wanted to post this as a message of motivation. I graduated one week ago. I have continued to run and today 10 weeks after I started the program I ran my...

So I wanted to post this as a message of motivation. I graduated one week ago. I...

drmoogie

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Graduated and lost it

I keep stopping and giving up 🤦‍♀️ 1st Consolidation run stopped at 20mins exhausted, 2nd one Did 27mins loved it and only stopped because I had left kids and...

I keep stopping and giving up 🤦‍♀️ 1st Consolidation run stopped at 20mins exha...

Daisy-runner

Graduate•4 years ago

25 Replies

W2 R3

Sooooo much nicer this morning in the cool weather with a slight drizzle. Actually felt good at the end, tired, but good 😂 I recently bought some new running...

Sooooo much nicer this morning in the cool weather with a slight drizzle. Actual...

AM2020

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Motivation

I have just done week 5 but during week 1, there was a point when my heartrate was 165, I was on the point of collapse from heat and tiredness but stuck at it....

I have just done week 5 but during week 1, there was a point when my heartrate w...

Vidst

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

Week 6/Run 2

Well that felt much better than Thursday when it was hot 🥵 Realised today that’s the last interval run and it makes me feel a bit nervous but I will trust...

Well that felt much better than Thursday when it was hot 🥵 Realised today that...

Rebelou

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

37 minutes running Yay 😀 😁👍👍👍

Well I managed to run for 37 minutes this morning and I would have managed a bit more but jarred my ankle on a kerb and had to stop running as it was hurting...

Well I managed to run for 37 minutes this morning and I would have managed a bit...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Week 9, Run 3 ... woohoo!

Only just got around to posting, as is generally the case for me ;) My 2 small boys take priority at the moment - understandably! Completed Week 9, Run 3...

Only just got around to posting, as is generally the case for me ;) My 2 small b...

mummyrunner79

Graduate•4 years ago

18 Replies

Wk 3 Complete!

Feeling very happy to have finished wk 3.... even added an extra little run onto the end. I am up and out by 5.50am usually.... such a beautiful time of the...

Feeling very happy to have finished wk 3.... even added an extra little run onto...

Sara_Wales

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

First week completed

Hurry first week done feeling positive 😘

Happyfeet28

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7, Run 3

Didn't make it out yesterday morning due to thunder and lightning so went out at 6.30am today instead. It wasnt too warm and the park was deserted so had the...

Didn't make it out yesterday morning due to thunder and lightning so went out at...

Jillybean0141

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Lockdown love affair ( nah not that kind 😉)

Been an on and off affair this running lark since lockdown. But building back up with no goal just running with some enjoyment to keep fitness going. I know in...

Been an on and off affair this running lark since lockdown. But building back up...

purplewalker

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Running after 5 days off

Hi lovely supportive people. I did Week 2 run 1 last Sunday but haven't run or done any exercise since due to the heat and being unwell. I'm ready to run today...

Hi lovely supportive people. I did Week 2 run 1 last Sunday but haven't run or d...

Hidden

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Back again

Well here I am again only this time let's hope I can stick to it. Running gives me the best escape from the kids after a long day. Week 1 complete 👍 and even...

Well here I am again only this time let's hope I can stick to it. Running gives ...

jessieb887

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

On my own - 1

1st consolidation run successfully done😁😁, managed 4.71k in 32 mins. Very happy. Did miss the c25k podcast but had my Queen playlist to help instead.

1st consolidation run successfully done😁😁, managed 4.71k in 32 mins. Very h...

Hareshaw-Granny

Graduate•4 years ago

13 Replies

W2 R2

Just completed w2 r2 and I must say it was a lot easier running this morning than in the heat of run 1 😀 the last 3 runs I have stuck to my local park when...

Just completed w2 r2 and I must say it was a lot easier running this morning tha...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 conquered with the "Eye Of The Tiger"

Just back from Week 5 Run 3 and must say I've enjoyed this week. Saw it as more of a challenge and a watershed week rather than an obstacle. Got my head around...

Just back from Week 5 Run 3 and must say I've enjoyed this week. Saw it as more ...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

week 7 , r 3 , rescheduled!

I'm a little disappointed as I planned to run today , but I've been in the loo since 0400 with diarrhoea and I feel I've been kicked .No fever or Covid...

I'm a little disappointed as I planned to run today , but I've been in the loo s...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Matching Music to your Cadence - Consolidation Run 5

I just finished my fifth consolidation run and it felt really good. For the first consolidation run, I did the Wyndham Vale parkrun course. It was a grueling...

I just finished my fifth consolidation run and it felt really good. For the fir...

Thorfinn

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Feel Free to Give Me a Boot! 🥾

After I ran out of steam on W7R2 last Saturday - a week ago! - I’ve just not found the courage/will/motivation to carry on this week. Whether it’s this...

After I ran out of steam on W7R2 last Saturday - a week ago! - I’ve just not fou...

Luvlollyboo

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Beautiful People ❤️

Just wanted to say that this forum is full of wonderful people who are really supportive, encouraging and full of love and praise, thank you 😊

Just wanted to say that this forum is full of wonderful people who are really su...

Bobalina72

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Struggle to 5k

Graduated 3 to 4 weeks ago, struggling to get to 5K. Managing 4 to 4.5 3 times a week. Is it worth staring bridge to 10k to help get me there or should I...

Graduated 3 to 4 weeks ago, struggling to get to 5K. Managing 4 to 4.5 3 times a...

Yorki_Girl

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Newbie 70 at Christmas!

Week3 Run 2 Completed tonight... Week 1 run 1 I couldn’t run for 30seconds... I was due to go early this morning but slept in, I feel totally exhausted all...

Week3 Run 2 Completed tonight... Week 1 run 1 I couldn’t run for 30seconds... I...

Hidden

•4 years ago

39 Replies

W6R2. Does it count?

I should have done this W6R2run on Tuesday.... but I had a bit of a hangover (got to live down to the name) so didn’t run Tuesday. Then someone turned the...

I should have done this W6R2run on Tuesday.... but I had a bit of a hangover (go...

Grannyasbo

Graduate•4 years ago

14 Replies

#week1run1

First day on couch 2 5km not going to lie I found it pretty tough tonight. At the start my ankle was hurting from twisting it the other week as I fell down the...

First day on couch 2 5km not going to lie I found it pretty tough tonight. At th...

Buttercup21

•4 years ago

38 Replies

Week 7 run 1

I done it! So chuffed to have go this far! Only 3 weeks left !!

Heather949

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Graduated 🍾🍾🍾

W9 R3 done! Graduated! What a fantastic feeling! Big thanks to C25K for an incredible App, to Michael Johnson for the company and encouragement, to Radiohead’s...

W9 R3 done! Graduated! What a fantastic feeling! Big thanks to C25K for an incre...

Buzzybeeze

Graduate•4 years ago

116 Replies

Blood Pressure medication reduced

I hope this is OK to post here. Just maybe as some encouragement for others on similar medication. I completed C25K back in August 2018 (I failed my first...

I hope this is OK to post here. Just maybe as some encouragement for others on s...

AgingMetalHead

Graduate•4 years ago

21 Replies

Graduation run is in the bag

I've just gone and completed the final run of the programme! Its taken longer than the 9 weeks but considering I've never been a runner its a huge achievement....

I've just gone and completed the final run of the programme! Its taken longer th...

Lincolnite

Graduate•4 years ago

17 Replies

Wk9R1 DONE ✅

Graduation I’m coming to get you 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻😂🐌🐌 well broke with tradition! Did after work run instead of early morning! Was ok except for a strong breeze...

Graduation I’m coming to get you 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻😂🐌🐌 well broke with tradition! D...

SaltdeanSizzler

•4 years ago

8 Replies

20 mins running non stop!!

Done the third run of week 5 - a 20 min run, no walking breaks! I thought that I would really struggle with this as it is a big jump from the previous run but...

Done the third run of week 5 - a 20 min run, no walking breaks! I thought that I...

IanWell

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

5k

Graduated and lost it

W2 R3

Motivation

Week 6/Run 2

37 minutes running Yay 😀 😁👍👍👍

Week 9, Run 3 ... woohoo!

Wk 3 Complete!

First week completed

Week 7, Run 3

Lockdown love affair ( nah not that kind 😉)

Running after 5 days off

Back again

On my own - 1

W2 R2

Week 5 conquered with the "Eye Of The Tiger"

week 7 , r 3 , rescheduled!

Matching Music to your Cadence - Consolidation Run 5

Feel Free to Give Me a Boot! 🥾

Beautiful People ❤️

Struggle to 5k

Newbie 70 at Christmas!

W6R2. Does it count?

#week1run1

Week 7 run 1

Graduated 🍾🍾🍾

Blood Pressure medication reduced

Graduation run is in the bag

Wk9R1 DONE ✅

20 mins running non stop!!

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

Topics

Archive