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Week 6 run 2

Well that was tough but managed keep going, I love couch 2 5k, I have even ordered proper running shoes hope they help with leg ache I seem to constantly...

Well that was tough but managed keep going, I love couch 2 5k, I have even order...

Dawnc1975

•3 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 ✅

That felt really good. Pace spot on. Face didn’t resemble a beetroot by the end. Not long now 😬

That felt really good. Pace spot on. Face didn’t resemble a beetroot by the end....

KJB72

Graduate•3 years ago

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You don't come across these on a treadmill

This is what I love about running outdoors. It's a good job I kept my glasses on tonight or I could have trod on the little fella.

This is what I love about running outdoors. It's a good job I kept my glasses on...

Exthaiboxer

Graduate•3 years ago

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First consolidation run in 15 days

I had every intention of continuing my Monday, Wednesday, Friday routine following my graduation. Unfortunately the increased workload running a pub under...

I had every intention of continuing my Monday, Wednesday, Friday routine follow...

Skyblueandblack

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9R3 done - woo hoo 🥵

Never did i think I'd do the whole program at first attempt, but despite a blip (covid jab) I've done it! It feels great, I feel great and Sarah Millican is...

Never did i think I'd do the whole program at first attempt, but despite a blip ...

Blondiepuff

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 7 struggle but not sure why

Hi all, I apologise if this post makes little sense, its hard to explain but I will do my best. I have just completed week 7 run 2, and this week I have been...

Hi all, I apologise if this post makes little sense, its hard to explain but I w...

ScottUK33

•3 years ago

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Week 9 Run3 - Yes! 🏃🏽‍♀️🎉🏃🏽‍♀️🎉

OMG just completed my third run and done Couch to 5K! This was my 5th attempt to do couch to 5k but first time I used the NHS app! Still can’t believe how I...

OMG just completed my third run and done Couch to 5K! This was my 5th attempt to...

Trecha10

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 8 - DONE!

So I did run 2 of week 8 Monday and run 3 of week 8 yesterday! Was ok! I wanted to make sure that my final week 9 - 3 runs (not obviously forever) fell on my...

So I did run 2 of week 8 Monday and run 3 of week 8 yesterday! Was ok! I wanted...

Tryhard48

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 done

Done my last run last night and it felt like it was the first run I nearly enjoyed. Found a new route to keep it interesting and kept my pace up as best I...

Done my last run last night and it felt like it was the first run I nearly enjoy...

Judybni

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 finished ✅ 🎉🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Hi All, hope you all well 🙏🏻 Just want to say I have run solid 25 mins 🏃‍♀️Slow pace but done it 🎉 Have a great day to all of you 🎉🎉

Hi All, hope you all well 🙏🏻 Just want to say I have run solid 25 mins 🏃‍♀️Sl...

Izmir35

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Couch 2 5k Graduate

I completed the programme last Friday... I'm going to continue running 3 times a week... I am however struggling to do more than 3.7 k in the 30 minutes... its...

I completed the programme last Friday... I'm going to continue running 3 times a...

Karenlouise66

•3 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 at last

I've spent the last 4 days fretting about my knee to anyone who would listen (including you very kind and patient lot). Did the sensible thing and called my GP...

I've spent the last 4 days fretting about my knee to anyone who would listen (in...

Yesletsgo

Graduate•3 years ago

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5K Done!

Only managed to graduate a couple of weeks back and my 30 mins have never yielded more than 3.8K . Went out this morning with the intention of going for the 4K...

Only managed to graduate a couple of weeks back and my 30 mins have never yielde...

Morethanjustastrole

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

28 mins 2nd day

I am really excited about this app. I can't believe I am running 28 mins, hard, but easier than the 1st day. My runs aren't saved in the app. Some advice?

I am really excited about this app. I can't believe I am running 28 mins, hard,...

Rigailuk

•3 years ago

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W9 R2

You’d think I’d know by now? Tried to up the pace too much today, I managed to finish but was struggling at the end. My Graduation run on Friday will be back...

You’d think I’d know by now? Tried to up the pace too much today, I managed to f...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

This was my mental crossroads. Could i do this? I wasn't sure i could do 2 x 8 minutes. In order to drive me forward i downloaded some music onto my phone and...

This was my mental crossroads. Could i do this? I wasn't sure i could do 2 x 8 m...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 🏃‍♀️

Up and out before 6am to do this run. I hadn’t run for a few days so was really nervous. Difficult start, but felt so good once got my momentum 🏃‍♀️💪...

Up and out before 6am to do this run. I hadn’t run for a few days so was really ...

Ellio39

Graduate•3 years ago

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Rest Days

Hi there , I completed week 7 run 2 and got an injury. I’ve not ran for 2 weeks and have started at week 5 again, it’s tough! I run mon, wed & fri then have...

Hi there , I completed week 7 run 2 and got an injury. I’ve not ran for 2 weeks ...

JRBR

•3 years ago

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2nd 30 minute run without my training wheels!

Read lots on this forum last night so understand more and this morning just ran for 30 mins not thinking of the distance but trying to enjoy the scenery! So I...

Read lots on this forum last night so understand more and this morning just ran ...

Wavy-chick28

Graduate•3 years ago

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Advice

So I fell off the wagon and haven’t been out running for the last 3 weeks and have been smoking again personal stress. Now looking for advice about starting up...

So I fell off the wagon and haven’t been out running for the last 3 weeks and ha...

NewFeb

•3 years ago

1 Reply

W9R2 Disappointed

So disappointed. I just lost it on week 9 run 2. I have been so pleased with my progress but just didn't have 30 minutes in me today. Trying to stay positive...

So disappointed. I just lost it on week 9 run 2. I have been so pleased with my...

Angiekel

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 2

Feeling much better after last week. Honestly don't know why I felt so bad after that 2nd run. But I kept to my routine. I did 4 week 1 runs moving onto week...

Feeling much better after last week. Honestly don't know why I felt so bad after...

Penguingirl1

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Couch 2 5k

Well completed run 1 week 6, my legs felt like they were going drop off but in total today i have done over 9 miles, better stick to morning running on...

Well completed run 1 week 6, my legs felt like they were going drop off but in t...

Dawnc1975

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Newly diagnosed with exercise induced asthma.

Started C25K last summer and completed it. I was sooo chuffed! I found it hard but I didn’t give up. Winter came, the cold air and wind was hard to contend...

Started C25K last summer and completed it. I was sooo chuffed! I found it hard b...

Bumblebean

•3 years ago

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W4 R3 done

Finally. I’m actually finding it easier to keep running and not do the walking bits in between. Except when I get lost in the fields and have to stop and try...

Finally. I’m actually finding it easier to keep running and not do the walking b...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

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Why can't I just stick with it

This is it. My last-ditch attempts at making positive changes to my lifestyle and lacklustre approach to exercise. I can't say I love to exercise, but I enjoy...

This is it. My last-ditch attempts at making positive changes to my lifestyle an...

Denner2

•3 years ago

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After graduation

So I have tried running on my own with just music playing. Have found it so hard and miss Laura! So have decided to go back to wk6. I know I can do it but...

So I have tried running on my own with just music playing. Have found it so har...

JumpShredded

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5

Week 5 run 2 complete…onto the dreaded run 3!!! Feeling optimistic if I go slow- still had a bit left in the tank at the end of run 2. I have never ran for 20...

Week 5 run 2 complete…onto the dreaded run 3!!! Feeling optimistic if I go slow-...

Gagsy

Graduate•3 years ago

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When all else fails start again

Well I decided to go back to the very beginning! Did not feel confident enough to progress to week 6. W1r1 done...

Well I decided to go back to the very beginning! Did not feel confident enough t...

ByJune

•3 years ago

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W2R3 I DID IT!

I went out on my run yesterday after a few days break as had shin pain. After taking some very good advice from experienced runners on this forum I did my...

I went out on my run yesterday after a few days break as had shin pain. After ta...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2021

Week 6 run 2

Week 9 run 1 ✅

You don't come across these on a treadmill

First consolidation run in 15 days

W9R3 done - woo hoo 🥵

Week 7 struggle but not sure why

Week 9 Run3 - Yes! 🏃🏽‍♀️🎉🏃🏽‍♀️🎉

Week 8 - DONE!

Week 9 run 3 done

Week 6 finished ✅ 🎉🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Couch 2 5k Graduate

Week 5 run 3 at last

5K Done!

28 mins 2nd day

W9 R2

Week 5 Run 2

Week 5 Run 3 🏃‍♀️

Rest Days

2nd 30 minute run without my training wheels!

Advice

W9R2 Disappointed

Week 2

Couch 2 5k

Newly diagnosed with exercise induced asthma.

W4 R3 done

Why can't I just stick with it

After graduation

Week 5

When all else fails start again

W2R3 I DID IT!

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