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3rd week on NHS couch to 5K

Hi, I am new here. I started couch 5K 3 weeks ago. The first run was terribly difficult. I couldn't breathe when I run my first 60 seconds. Now I am proud of...

Hi, I am new here. I started couch 5K 3 weeks ago. The first run was terribly di...

Vengricum

•4 years ago

24 Replies

I’m hooked

I had planned to do the final run of week2 tomorrow and give myself the weekend off but after a stressful day I decided to just go for it this evening. My...

I had planned to do the final run of week2 tomorrow and give myself the weekend ...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago

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5K correction

Excuse my blonde moment. My last post was the correct one. My first one was probably euphoria talking!!!! My first post was about W6R1. I had meant W6R3. I...

Excuse my blonde moment. My last post was the correct one. My first one was pr...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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5k already?

Hi everyone, Advice please. I'm sure it's been asked many times before here's the thing!!!! I've just completed W6R3. On my OS map app and sports tracker app...

Hi everyone, Advice please. I'm sure it's been asked many times before here's th...

Hidden

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Badge

Can someone tell me how do you know if you have your graduation badge? 🤷🏻‍♀️🤩

Jnubster

Graduate•4 years ago

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Peanut Butter Magic?

Well I don’t know what magic ingredient is in crunchy peanut butter, but in desperation, as I hadn’t eaten since 11am (and it was 7pm) and I just had to get...

Well I don’t know what magic ingredient is in crunchy peanut butter, but in desp...

58soon

•4 years ago

7 Replies

5k already?

Advice please, and I'm sure this has been asked many times before. I'm on W6R1. Sports tracker app and my OS map app both register my total distance today...

Advice please, and I'm sure this has been asked many times before. I'm on W6R1...

Hidden

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Over-run wk 9 run2

Think I was just too excited getting ready for this morning’s jog (I can’t say run)! I felt quite comfortable first 5 minutes into the run, then my daughter...

Think I was just too excited getting ready for this morning’s jog (I can’t say r...

Blake1921

Graduate•4 years ago

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Smashed it!

I put some banging tunes on starting with Mr Brightside to get me in the mood and, well it wasn’t a walk in the park but, it was a completely different run...

I put some banging tunes on starting with Mr Brightside to get me in the mood an...

Jcksam

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Last night-hot!

20 mins is all I could manage!

Pinkpig20

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 8 -- slow mooch around local parkrun venue

Not a lot to report really today. Got on better in the cooler weather and just had a slow 30 minutes around my local parkrun venue. Will run here over the...

Not a lot to report really today. Got on better in the cooler weather and just h...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

19 Replies

Question for you more experienced runners

Hi all So I completed the programme yesterday and today I haven’t done anything. I really want to increase my pace and just wondering if it is okay to run...

Hi all So I completed the programme yesterday and today I haven’t done anything...

RunningNewbie78

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Jumping in the shower to dry off! Wk5 R1 done.

so completed W5 R1 yesterday in the shed on the treadmill. 3 x 5 minute runs well and truly conquered. Literally sweated so much in the 37 degree heat that my...

so completed W5 R1 yesterday in the shed on the treadmill. 3 x 5 minute runs wel...

RichRunsSlowly

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 completed.

todays 20 minute run didn't start well, felt like i was struggling in the first few minutes and i should truy again in a few days, but kept going anyay. After...

todays 20 minute run didn't start well, felt like i was struggling in the first ...

Dorian1

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Awesome

So just come back from my W2 R3 and I feel amazing

cherylwilky

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Need something to do on the non-run day--Yoga?

Can anybody recommend somewhere to teach me Yoga in the Camborne/Redruth area with sessions that fit in with a regular working life? I am loving the running...

Can anybody recommend somewhere to teach me Yoga in the Camborne/Redruth area wi...

Bogshuffler

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 run 3 - Running even on my holidays

Just completed week 6 run 3 whilst I am on holiday at Butlins Skegness. I ran on the lovely sea path between Ingoldmells and Skegness and thankfully today was...

Just completed week 6 run 3 whilst I am on holiday at Butlins Skegness. I ran on...

Beingoutside123

Graduate•4 years ago

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They arrived 😬👍

So my trail shoes have arrived today and feel amazing ! Literally slippers for the muddy trails. I fell in love with Saucony when I bought my road shoes 😬 So...

So my trail shoes have arrived today and feel amazing ! Literally slippers for ...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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What time of day to run?

I have done all but one of my runs first thing in the morning with just a drink of water before I go and it’s worked great. This has been fine as I’ve been...

I have done all but one of my runs first thing in the morning with just a drink ...

Gaily23

Graduate•4 years ago

19 Replies

I'm a Newby!

hi all! Today was my first day, I'm not gunna lie, it was hard, I struggled with the running, unable to do the full 60 seconds which I'm gutted about but I'm...

hi all! Today was my first day, I'm not gunna lie, it was hard, I struggled wit...

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Consolidation Run 9 - so close!

I got myself out into the woods for 8am - still very warm and humid. I decided I’d trying running with just my audiobook in my ears and no time reminder or...

I got myself out into the woods for 8am - still very warm and humid. I decided I...

SJ60

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W2 postponed

I am in need of your advise, due to the tremendous heat and swelling ankles I’ve delayed starting w2 do you think this is a bad decision? Thank you 😊

I am in need of your advise, due to the tremendous heat and swelling ankles I’ve...

Rugbygirl76

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Back in the game!

Had a couple of weeks break as my ankle was playing up.. almost felt like I'd sprained it slightly - going down stairs was quite painful for the first week!...

Had a couple of weeks break as my ankle was playing up.. almost felt like I'd sp...

Sussex13

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Suggestions please?

Got to week 8 completed runs 1 and 2 BUT have had 3 weeks non running since. Should I try for 3rd run or should I go back a few weeks into the programme?

Got to week 8 completed runs 1 and 2 BUT have had 3 weeks non running since. S...

Zenta

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Week 2 run 2!!!

Thank goodness the temp had dropped!!! Half enjoyed it today. Realised my biggest problem is my head not my legs 😀 as soon as I get started my head is saying...

Thank goodness the temp had dropped!!! Half enjoyed it today. Realised my bigges...

carolinestanford

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

W6R3 done . . . In a storm! ⛈

So I checked the weather forecast and the rain wasn't due for another hour. Gear on and out I went nervously for the 25 min solid run. 5 min walk done Michael...

So I checked the weather forecast and the rain wasn't due for another hour. Gea...

MacTavish1976

Graduate•4 years ago

22 Replies

Penultimate run - W9R2

Only one run left! Stuck to the 30 minutes required today. Need to start taking my rest days now I’m running for longer as legs felt a bit tired today....

Only one run left! Stuck to the 30 minutes required today. Need to start taking ...

Gaily23

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Week 2, Run 3

Hi Gang, For some reason my post didn't send yesterday (poor wifi where I am I think). Did my run 3 of week 2 and really enjoyed it. Had the heavy legs again...

Hi Gang, For some reason my post didn't send yesterday (poor wifi where I am I t...

AdieJ

•4 years ago

7 Replies

W8R2 I’m improving with each run!

I skipped my run yesterday due to the heat and I felt miserable all day... missing my dose of endorphins! This morning’s run was a real struggle because I...

I skipped my run yesterday due to the heat and I felt miserable all day... missi...

EsmeraldaC

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

C2R3 - Speed

Consolidation Run 6 - Need for Speed! 🏃‍♂️ So, I had a bit of a life wobble yesterday (unemployed thanks to Rona and no Gov support thanks to being a...

Consolidation Run 6 - Need for Speed! 🏃‍♂️ So, I had a bit of a life wobble y...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

3rd week on NHS couch to 5K

I’m hooked

5K correction

5k already?

Badge

Peanut Butter Magic?

5k already?

Over-run wk 9 run2

Smashed it!

Last night-hot!

Consolidation Run 8 -- slow mooch around local parkrun venue

Question for you more experienced runners

Jumping in the shower to dry off! Wk5 R1 done.

Week 5 completed.

Awesome

Need something to do on the non-run day--Yoga?

Week 6 run 3 - Running even on my holidays

They arrived 😬👍

What time of day to run?

I'm a Newby!

Consolidation Run 9 - so close!

W2 postponed

Back in the game!

Suggestions please?

Week 2 run 2!!!

W6R3 done . . . In a storm! ⛈

Penultimate run - W9R2

Week 2, Run 3

W8R2 I’m improving with each run!

C2R3 - Speed

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