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Running faster

Was unsure whether to try for my fifth 5k this morning or try and run a sub 20 min 3k. After a brisk start I thought I’d go for the 5k. After my second Km I...

Was unsure whether to try for my fifth 5k this morning or try and run a sub 20 m...

PMcL1966

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 complete!

To say I’m chuffed is an understatement. At week 1 I really didn’t believe I would make it past week 2, let alone complete week 6. I’m so excited for the next...

To say I’m chuffed is an understatement. At week 1 I really didn’t believe I wou...

Kempy_84_kels

•4 years ago

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Do I need to start from week one again?

I was due to start week 5 but haven't been able to run at all this week due to feeling unwell .do I need to restart the programme ?

I was due to start week 5 but haven't been able to run at all this week due to f...

Marytwirl

•4 years ago

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W7 R2 completed 🙏🏼❤️

Well my 25 minutes of running 🏃‍♀️ equates to 3.798k . So I’m hoping when I finally do my 30 minutes I’ll be a lot closer to the 5K !! It was fairly hard...

Well my 25 minutes of running 🏃‍♀️ equates to 3.798k . So I’m hoping when I fin...

Jacqui1992

Graduate•4 years ago

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Weekly Virtual 5k

A bit late posting this as I actually ran Friday! A good run despite the weather, light drizzle at the start although that didn’t persist but the wind..........

A bit late posting this as I actually ran Friday! A good run despite the weather...

Overweightandunfit

Graduate•4 years ago

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2nd virtual 5k

Finally managed to get the Nike Run Club app working and as it happens the plan came up with a longish run on Saturday which was good timing! I'm still...

Finally managed to get the Nike Run Club app working and as it happens the plan ...

Blackberrypie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

So this just happened...I really struggled with the first run of week 9. As soon as I hit 5 minutes my legs turned to lead. Running back was against the wind...

So this just happened...I really struggled with the first run of week 9. As soon...

NorthernMonkey1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 - Breathing

Hi. Will be completing W6R2 tomorrow. Just wondering how everyone is getting on with the breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth? I just about...

Hi. Will be completing W6R2 tomorrow. Just wondering how everyone is getting on ...

Georgie51

•4 years ago

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WK9 R1 - Dreading it.

I am a 49 year old bloke who last ran this seriously over 25 years ago. This morning I completed WK9 R1 and if you had told me this 9 weeks ago I would have...

I am a 49 year old bloke who last ran this seriously over 25 years ago. This m...

Obscura

•4 years ago

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may give c25k again

may give c25k again, last time i did it was april may i think, and i pulled a muscle so had to have weeks off, so it put me off. but i was thinking maybe...

may give c25k again, last time i did it was april may i think, and i pulled a mu...

Mattlad91

•4 years ago

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Week 5

Week 5 of Couch to 5K coming up. Advice?

Babealoo

•4 years ago

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I am new to all this x

Not sure how to work this site. But here it goes...... had a rough few years but I have decided to turn things around. I want to be a healthy, active, happy...

Not sure how to work this site. But here it goes...... had a rough few years but...

DawnFreshStart

•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 3

After a week away during which I couldn't run (the temp was 35C every day I came home yesterday worrying about how I would feel going straight in and do run 3...

After a week away during which I couldn't run (the temp was 35C every day I came...

SloopJonB

Graduate•4 years ago

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🏃Virtual 5K Run 2 -- A Tale Of Two Hills🏃

Thought of doing something different for my Virtual 5K this week. I have run the hill in my local park many times on this C25K journey but never the longer...

Thought of doing something different for my Virtual 5K this week. I have run the...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

18 Replies

Help me

I need motivation, I just can’t seem to get of the sofa to start this whole process again

I need motivation, I just can’t seem to get of the sofa to start this whole proc...

Hawkeye99

•4 years ago

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The Doctor Doolittle Run!

OK, so I hit the lanes for WK8R2 this morning, and soon enough came to the sheep in the nearby field. I heard myself going ‘Meehhrrr’, whilst running trying to...

OK, so I hit the lanes for WK8R2 this morning, and soon enough came to the sheep...

030961

Graduate•4 years ago

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Virtual challenges ??

Hi all. Graduations a few weeks ago and struggling with motivation. Anyone know of any online/virtual challenges?? Feel like I need another goal to work...

Hi all. Graduations a few weeks ago and struggling with motivation. Anyone know...

Sunnytom

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4, Run 2

Hi all, Well today was my Run 2 of week 4, and what a great run !! I didn't want it to stop. I have started to manage how to control my run if that does make...

Hi all, Well today was my Run 2 of week 4, and what a great run !! I didn't want...

AdieJ

•4 years ago

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Much better!!

Thank you all so much for your encouragement after my last post. I did W9 R2 today...and it was so much better!! I had a good breakfast and drank lots of...

Thank you all so much for your encouragement after my last post. I did W9 R2 to...

LouiseG1970

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 done!

Wasn’t too bad today as a nice wind. Have observed I seem to be a little all over the place for the first minute, just get settled then it’s time to stop so...

Wasn’t too bad today as a nice wind. Have observed I seem to be a little all ove...

carolinestanford

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 R3 ....Blimey!

Well that was a surprise, I'm glad I didn't know beforehand but how well crafted of this plan. As Michael says, you should have the fitness to do it, this is...

Well that was a surprise, I'm glad I didn't know beforehand but how well crafted...

spongecat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stormed week 9 (late June) run ruitine 4.4-4.7 mph. And over 2 miles. Now barely above 4.1 if often 3~4miles. Should I be frustrate at speed

Speed last 6 weeks much slower if able do longer distance.

AnnAfromOXFORD

•4 years ago

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My couch to 5k review

For anyone like me who is personally struggling getting back to running at the moment, here is my personal review on the NHS Couch to 5K programme...

For anyone like me who is personally struggling getting back to running at the m...

mhatter67

•4 years ago

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W3R3!

What a difference 2 days can make! The 3 minute intervals are still a challenge, but felt so much easier today than in the last two runs. Even got rewarded...

What a difference 2 days can make! The 3 minute intervals are still a challenge,...

RainRunner33

•4 years ago

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Week 4 Couch to 5k

First of all, I would like to thank everyone, who wrote comments last week. I knew a lot of new things, that I didn't know. That was really helpful to know...

First of all, I would like to thank everyone, who wrote comments last week. I kn...

Vengricum

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Woohoo done it. 🥳👊🙌

Yay I did it. 5K as well. Super pleased, 9 weeks ago I never would’ve believed I could. Well chuffed.

Yay I did it. 5K as well. Super pleased, 9 weeks ago I never would’ve believed I...

Scottyates

Graduate•4 years ago

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Landing heavier on right leg

is it normal to land heavier on one foot than the other... i was consciously concentrating on my walking, and figured my right leg lands harder than my left......

is it normal to land heavier on one foot than the other... i was consciously con...

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

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Miles for Refugees 2020

The news of a Sudanese refugee being found on the beach at Calais this week really upset me 😢 and reminded me that actions speak much louder than words....

The news of a Sudanese refugee being found on the beach at Calais this week real...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Miles for Refugees 2020

The news of a 16yr old Sudanese boy being found on the beach at Calais this week really upset me 😢 and reminded me that actions speak much louder than words....

The news of a 16yr old Sudanese boy being found on the beach at Calais this week...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Weekly Virtual 5K (2) - ish

Morning 👋. Had decided to try a longer slower run on a weekend So this morning I followed NRC 6K Guided Run. Kept it at a very steady slower pace with my...

Morning 👋. Had decided to try a longer slower run on a weekend So this morning ...

ThisGirlNowRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

Running faster

Week 6 complete!

Do I need to start from week one again?

W7 R2 completed 🙏🏼❤️

Weekly Virtual 5k

2nd virtual 5k

Week 9 Run 2

W6R2 - Breathing

WK9 R1 - Dreading it.

may give c25k again

Week 5

I am new to all this x

Week 3 run 3

🏃Virtual 5K Run 2 -- A Tale Of Two Hills🏃

Help me

The Doctor Doolittle Run!

Virtual challenges ??

Week 4, Run 2

Much better!!

Week 4 run 1 done!

W5 R3 ....Blimey!

Stormed week 9 (late June) run ruitine 4.4-4.7 mph. And over 2 miles. Now barely above 4.1 if often 3~4miles. Should I be frustrate at speed

My couch to 5k review

W3R3!

Week 4 Couch to 5k

Woohoo done it. 🥳👊🙌

Landing heavier on right leg

Miles for Refugees 2020

Miles for Refugees 2020

Weekly Virtual 5K (2) - ish

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