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hi guys, i guess i’m going to start running. kind of dreading my first run 😩 please someone tell me it won’t be that bad haha

hi guys, i guess i’m going to start running. kind of dreading my first run 😩 pl...

Ree03

•3 years ago

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Run 1

After putting this off for ages I've just done my first run, please tell me I'm not alone finding that so much harder than I expected.... Shockingly unfit but...

After putting this off for ages I've just done my first run, please tell me I'm ...

Nohare

•3 years ago

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W3R2 - A day late but not a run short

Did not feel great yesterday and postponed my run until this morning. Run was good and felt strong in sections. Cannot get the rhythm of the 90secs / 3 mins...

Did not feel great yesterday and postponed my run until this morning. Run was go...

Beastie_MCCXIX

Graduate•3 years ago

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Day 2

It's no big deal but I've done Day 2 - woo hoo!! That's an achievement for me because as far as I'm concerned it's the start that's the most difficult. Here's...

It's no big deal but I've done Day 2 - woo hoo!! That's an achievement for me be...

HAPPYFEET22

•3 years ago

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I've just seen a bumblebee! Hurrah!

The arrival of spring is literary around the corner once bumblebees emerge from hibernation. Nature is buzzing back, days are getting longer and the weather...

The arrival of spring is literary around the corner once bumblebees emerge from ...

mrrun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Struggling only week 3 lol

Week 3 just 2nd run my legs felt too heavy and i wasnt completing the runs today done it 2 days ago im wondering if shud stick to a 2 day break between runs...

Week 3 just 2nd run my legs felt too heavy and i wasnt completing the runs today...

Baylife

•3 years ago

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Stiff and achey

Hi I did my W4 R1 last night, today i literally cant move im so stiff an achey. I work as a receptionist so im paid to sit on my backside all day so cant...

Hi I did my W4 R1 last night, today i literally cant move im so stiff an achey....

Gill2021

•3 years ago

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Struggling past week 5

I completed the app but being of over 2 weeks really ill I've re started on week 5 3 runs 10 mins I've had to do it twice just struggling to move on gutted so...

I completed the app but being of over 2 weeks really ill I've re started on week...

dolcie06

•3 years ago

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5k now accurate at last

Well now I am checking distance using Garmin and now running 5k instead of inaccuracy of Fitbit which was clocking me doing 5k which was wrong when it was in...

Well now I am checking distance using Garmin and now running 5k instead of inacc...

mango37

Graduate•3 years ago

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I ran for 5 minutes!

So I did my first run of week four two days ago and I am actually low key proud of myself for running for like 5 minutes straight (as well as the walking and...

So I did my first run of week four two days ago and I am actually low key proud ...

Jordan-lp8

•3 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

Felt hard this morning but was in fact a little quicker and a little further than the 25min run two days ago. Anyway I did it.

Felt hard this morning but was in fact a little quicker and a little further tha...

markbrom

Graduate•3 years ago

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0% Experience. 0% Fitness. 100% pain.

Hey everyone! Complete newcomer to running or any form of exercise since I was in my teens...bad, I know. I startedrunning yesterday and completely ignored the...

Hey everyone! Complete newcomer to running or any form of exercise since I was i...

Stewy87

Graduate•3 years ago

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Couch to 5k total beginner any tips

Hi everyone New to this website joined the nhs app last night and they have recommended this website and the couch to 5k app I would love to be able to run...

Hi everyone New to this website joined the nhs app last night and they have rec...

Kaz901

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Bluetooth Heaphones

Additional app required?

Harpo55

•3 years ago

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Should I go back a week?

Unfortunately due to both the bad weather and work I had ten days between finishing week 3, and starting week 4. I really tried but after a long day at work I...

Unfortunately due to both the bad weather and work I had ten days between finish...

Grex

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Warming up

Should I be doing more warming up, ie stretches before c25k? Before I start currently w3r2. Thanks all 💜🇬🇧

Should I be doing more warming up, ie stretches before c25k? Before I start cur...

KDMBTS

•3 years ago

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My Goal !!!

Hi , Started my couch to 5k a few weeks ago, I have always enjoyed running but after a knee op in 2019 I thought my running days were over!! Decided I needed...

Hi , Started my couch to 5k a few weeks ago, I have always enjoyed running but a...

Ckg1

•3 years ago

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W2R2

My run was late today, I didn't fancy running in the rain. I guess I'm more of a fair weather kind of guy. I think I'm getting used to the running part, my...

My run was late today, I didn't fancy running in the rain. I guess I'm more of a...

ckp82

Graduate•3 years ago

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I’m a newbie

Hi all. After thinking about doing this for a couple of years, even going so far as downloading the app, today I actually got out there and did my first run....

Hi all. After thinking about doing this for a couple of years, even going so far...

Lacuocabionda

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Week 7 run 2 - hit a wall!

I did run 2 of week 7 today and my legs feel like concrete! Warmed up and was so determined but after about 15 mins I had to walk ☹️ Feel disappointed as...

I did run 2 of week 7 today and my legs feel like concrete! Warmed up and was so...

abbi0106

Graduate•3 years ago

15 Replies

Week 3 Run 2 completed

Hello all Just completed run 2 of week 3, so far so good! Regards Stephen

sbrown1264

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

What footwear??

I’m looking for new trainers as mine are pretty worn out from dog walking over the last 12 years. Any suggestions? I was going to try runnersneed but they are...

I’m looking for new trainers as mine are pretty worn out from dog walking over t...

Scrumpybumble

Graduate•3 years ago

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Couch to 5k - Week 8 Run 1 FAIL :(

So far I’ve been really enjoying couch to 5k. I was completely a couch potato beforehand and really did struggle to get going (especially weeks 1 and 2. I...

So far I’ve been really enjoying couch to 5k. I was completely a couch potato be...

bevs647523

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Wk 5 run 2 done!

I have just got back from week 5 run 2 and I am so pleased I did it! But don’t know how on earth I am going to run for 20 minutes in one go! Any advice please?...

I have just got back from week 5 run 2 and I am so pleased I did it! But don’t k...

PamMick15

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Bit of a plod

Well that’s Week 7 put to bed! I was very slow but never mind .. I blame it on the Covid jab I had on Saturday.. so thankful to have had it!

Well that’s Week 7 put to bed! I was very slow but never mind .. I blame it on t...

Joggingonthewildside

Graduate•3 years ago

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C25K - a way to do my daily 10000 steps more quickly

Hi, Just discovered this group. I started C25K as a way to get my daily 10000 steps more quickly, by running. Really shocked that I have now reached week 9 and...

Hi, Just discovered this group. I started C25K as a way to get my daily 10000 st...

dpaul

Graduate•3 years ago

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EEEEEK!!

My next run is scheduled for about 7:30 am on Friday... the lovely BBC say that I will have to endure this... Thanks, BBC.

My next run is scheduled for about 7:30 am on Friday... the lovely BBC say that ...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

9 Replies

Feeling a little fed up 🙇🏽

Well, I got through an elongated 3weeks so far of the programme and I’ve loved it, I mean loved it. Never thought I’d love running but it’s a bug that is...

Well, I got through an elongated 3weeks so far of the programme and I’ve loved i...

FatmanGoThin

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Wk9, run 3 completed-with Rocky (half way) 'finish' 😁🙌

Yussssssss! Did my last app 5km run, with a personal goal to complete halfway point up the Alexandra Palace front steps (a grim 50m elevation climb from...

Yussssssss! Did my last app 5km run, with a personal goal to complete halfway po...

Voldatort

Graduate•3 years ago

6 Replies

My journey on c25k and beyond 😊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

So Dexy5 read my post and thought I should post it over here. I wrote this on Monday 15th February. The plan is 9 weeks but it took me 17 weeks to complete...

So Dexy5 read my post and thought I should post it over here. I wrote this on Mo...

Buddy34

Graduate•3 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2021

running

Run 1

W3R2 - A day late but not a run short

Day 2

I've just seen a bumblebee! Hurrah!

Struggling only week 3 lol

Stiff and achey

Struggling past week 5

5k now accurate at last

I ran for 5 minutes!

Week 7 Run 2

0% Experience. 0% Fitness. 100% pain.

Couch to 5k total beginner any tips

Bluetooth Heaphones

Should I go back a week?

Warming up

My Goal !!!

W2R2

I’m a newbie

Week 7 run 2 - hit a wall!

Week 3 Run 2 completed

What footwear??

Couch to 5k - Week 8 Run 1 FAIL :(

Wk 5 run 2 done!

Bit of a plod

C25K - a way to do my daily 10000 steps more quickly

EEEEEK!!

Feeling a little fed up 🙇🏽

Wk9, run 3 completed-with Rocky (half way) 'finish' 😁🙌

My journey on c25k and beyond 😊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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