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If it's been 1 month since I last ran, where should I start again?

Hi everyone. Sorry that I have been away and have done what I never wanted to do and that was to stop running! I was forced to stop when my back went into...

Hi everyone. Sorry that I have been away and have done what I never wanted to ...

Plattszo

Graduate•4 years ago

28 Replies

Phone call stops/pauses app?

Morning, would I be right in saying that if your phone (annoyingly) rings when you’re in the middle of a run, does the app automatically stop? I was merrily...

Morning, would I be right in saying that if your phone (annoyingly) rings when y...

Sarahr70

Graduate•4 years ago

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Starting today....

I've never ran before as I think I'm too unfit but tomorrow I want to start the couch to 5k. Should I run on an empty stomach, eat and give it an hour or just...

I've never ran before as I think I'm too unfit but tomorrow I want to start the ...

EmmaB2121

•4 years ago

6 Replies

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CR 16

Quite proud of myself tonight! I managed 5.65km with a pace of 8:42/km compared with the 9:50/km pace of 2 nights ago! I can’t say why changed really except...

Quite proud of myself tonight! I managed 5.65km with a pace of 8:42/km compared ...

pr0fess0r

Graduate•4 years ago

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It’s now

Hey everyone, I’m new here. I’m finally gaining the courage to start this couch to 5k after wanting to start for a long time!

Hey everyone, I’m new here. I’m finally gaining the courage to start this couch ...

ShineyB

•4 years ago

11 Replies

PCOS?

Hi. I’ve downloaded this before and tried it but never stuck to it. I’m 32, 5’1 and overweight. I have PCOS. I know I need to get fitter but I’m scared I...

Hi. I’ve downloaded this before and tried it but never stuck to it. I’m 32, 5’1 ...

Beebop18

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Can't believe I did it!

Over the moon to have completed couch to 5k. Never thought it'd be possible when I started the first week. It really does work! I feel better physically and...

Over the moon to have completed couch to 5k. Never thought it'd be possible when...

Goodspeed

Graduate•4 years ago

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First afternoon run - Second 5K

I have only run in the morning (never too early) or after 6pm. It was still drizzy at 11am and after the downfall last night lots of puddles, I thought I would...

I have only run in the morning (never too early) or after 6pm. It was still driz...

Rennur

Graduate•4 years ago

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w9r2

the run is dun ! tee hee :-)

changing-woman

Graduate•4 years ago

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Does anyone use a fitbit 2?

I used mine last time I did C25K and it picked up 30 mins walking and running. Now it just does the run bit. Does anyone know how to fix that? I’d like to...

I used mine last time I did C25K and it picked up 30 mins walking and running. N...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Heartburn

Hi all started my couch 5k today and have had heartburn afterwards , just wonder if this a common thing ? thanks

Hi all started my couch 5k today and have had heartburn afterwards , just wonder...

TytoAndy

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Week 9 Run 3! I DID IT!! I GRADUATED!! CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!

This is a long post even for me but here goes: Today's the day!!! I completed my graduation run! :D If you'd have told me at week 1 that I'd get to this point...

This is a long post even for me but here goes: Today's the day!!! I completed my...

HexGirl

Graduate•4 years ago

53 Replies

Wk 7 Run 3

It's taken me 2 weeks to get around to the 3rd run of week 7. I went out Xmas Day and then a really icy run around new year, which put me off a bit. With a...

It's taken me 2 weeks to get around to the 3rd run of week 7. I went out Xmas Da...

middleagedpunk

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W9r2 done. 26 down, 1 to go 😁

So my run report is a day late but I couldn't not do one as I've really got used to living my runs and reliving them as I do. I had completed run 1 of week 9,...

So my run report is a day late but I couldn't not do one as I've really got used...

Lindsey1097

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

CR 1 done ✅

So after a disaster of an attempt on Thursday today went much better just kept it really slow to get back into it and sticking to the 30 mins consolidation and...

So after a disaster of an attempt on Thursday today went much better just kept i...

Hidden

•4 years ago

4 Replies

W1R1 😱

Just completed Week 1 Run 1 and wow I am busted lol. Sort of dreading Run 2 now but I know it won’t be long before I’m enjoying it. Whats everyone else’s...

Just completed Week 1 Run 1 and wow I am busted lol. Sort of dreading Run 2 now ...

cfm200

Graduate•4 years ago

18 Replies

Consolidation

Last night 🥶

Pinkpig20

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Sore ankles, week 4 run 2?

Sore ankles?! I’m on week 4 run 2, actually finding it a lot better except today both ankles are hurting while running to the point I’ve had to stop. I’ve...

Sore ankles?! I’m on week 4 run 2, actually finding it a lot better except today...

Ellesbelles5943

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Advice Please (of a delicate nature)

Today was my first consolidation run after a break of four days. This wasn’t because I had suddenly lost motivation but because after my graduation run I...

Today was my first consolidation run after a break of four days. This wasn’t bec...

Markeaton68

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

Let’s start Monday...

Hi everyone, I started doing parkruns at the end of 2019 and loved them but lost running a bit since April last year! Going to take the plunge and start Couch...

Hi everyone, I started doing parkruns at the end of 2019 and loved them but lost...

thingscouldbeworse

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Shin splints / aching calves...... Flight Socks!

Hi, just a quick one.... my shins and calves would take a battering during the walking sections of the runs...... flight socks have been my saviour. Wear them...

Hi, just a quick one.... my shins and calves would take a battering during the w...

LesleyLiv

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Thank you!

I only found this community late on - I think it was week 7 - and I was starting to flag a bit. But the posts in here, from people just like me, and especially...

I only found this community late on - I think it was week 7 - and I was starting...

zaqi

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Run-o-lution 2021

Hello you lovely runners! How's your 2021 progress going? Are you managing those weekly runs? Yes the weather's not the best at the moment, but remember when...

Hello you lovely runners! How's your 2021 progress going? Are you managing thos...

Hidden

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Week 3

Hi all I'm new here. Just completed week 2. Can anyone tell me what to expect for week 3 and any advice will be appreciated thx ☺️

Hi all I'm new here. Just completed week 2. Can anyone tell me what to expect fo...

Skylightt

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Consolidation runs...not getting any easier

So I’m just trying to get my CRs in but I feel a bit all over the place. My speeds drastically change from run to run (ie I get slower and slower!!!) but I...

So I’m just trying to get my CRs in but I feel a bit all over the place. My spee...

Justdoit4u

Graduate•4 years ago

41 Replies

A difficult one today

Week 4 Run 1 is quite an increase and I did struggle so slowed right down. Took a bit of a different route which included running along the river. Nice but...

Week 4 Run 1 is quite an increase and I did struggle so slowed right down. Too...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Thank you!!

I just want to say thank you to every one who replied to my post where I asked for help earlier, I’m so grateful that you all reached out with documents, your...

I just want to say thank you to every one who replied to my post where I asked f...

Hidden

•4 years ago

10 Replies

name change and thoughts... thank you all.

hi everyone! yes, i changed my name. i no longer feel that desperation to change i had when i started. i have changed already! with huge progress thru mental...

hi everyone! yes, i changed my name. i no longer feel that desperation to change...

changing-woman

Graduate•4 years ago

60 Replies

CR4

Hiya, CR4 and not a failure but still a disappointment: after 19 minutes I had to walk for 1,5 minute. The weird thing is, I feel good, I just seem to drain...

Hiya, CR4 and not a failure but still a disappointment: after 19 minutes I had ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Average speed

What is the average speed people run? I'm running at around 8.45 is this about right?

What is the average speed people run? I'm running at around 8.45 is this about r...

Speedydonzalez

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2021

If it's been 1 month since I last ran, where should I start again?

Phone call stops/pauses app?

Starting today....

CR 16

It’s now

PCOS?

Can't believe I did it!

First afternoon run - Second 5K

w9r2

Does anyone use a fitbit 2?

Heartburn

Week 9 Run 3! I DID IT!! I GRADUATED!! CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!

Wk 7 Run 3

W9r2 done. 26 down, 1 to go 😁

CR 1 done ✅

W1R1 😱

Consolidation

Sore ankles, week 4 run 2?

Advice Please (of a delicate nature)

Let’s start Monday...

Shin splints / aching calves...... Flight Socks!

Thank you!

Run-o-lution 2021

Week 3

Consolidation runs...not getting any easier

A difficult one today

Thank you!!

name change and thoughts... thank you all.

CR4

Average speed

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