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Run 1 day 1

Started yesterday never run before in my life, really slow but I did it. 52 and Need to get fitter and need a stress relief, enjoyed it looking forward to...

Started yesterday never run before in my life, really slow but I did it. 52 and ...

Lynz51

Graduate•2 years ago

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C25K Completed!!

I’ve just completed my final run of C25K. I’m absolutely over the moon that I managed to keep with it and finish on a high. I’m so grateful for all the support...

I’ve just completed my final run of C25K. I’m absolutely over the moon that I ma...

Biffy78

Graduate•2 years ago

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Newbie

Morning! I’ve just completed my first week C5K, it was fun. A niggly pain in my left knee is a nuisance though. Should I be concerned? I really don’t want to...

Morning! I’ve just completed my first week C5K, it was fun. A niggly pain in my ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Lung capacity

I’m now on week 2 Run 1 I took relatively sedately Run 2 I increased the run pace & my breathing was quite heavy however my heart rate only reached zone 3. I...

I’m now on week 2 Run 1 I took relatively sedately Run 2 I increased the run p...

Wez35

•2 years ago

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Nearing the end,not long

Getting there week 8 run 3 just done. I feel great and long may the running continue for years to come

Getting there week 8 run 3 just done. I feel great and long may the running cont...

2alive

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk 3 R 1 second time around

This was yesterday on the treadmill again and it was wonderful. Really feel I am well on the road to recovery from Covid thank goodness. Really glad I...

This was yesterday on the treadmill again and it was wonderful. Really feel I a...

Poppdog

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

CATCH-UP CORNER...WEEK 4... Time for the Three Rs... Relax... Reflect..Recharge..

Well. Hard to believe though it is, this is the last week of the January Catch -Up! February Catch-Up Corner opens up next Tuesday! I am hoping we will all...

Well. Hard to believe though it is, this is the last week of the January Catch...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

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Restarting C25K

So 2019 I completed C25K and started running at least 3xweek for 30mins but then COVID hit the world. I got lazy and as much as I wanted to run, I wasn't...

So 2019 I completed C25K and started running at least 3xweek for 30mins but then...

PVH1

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

Sore glutes

I am on week 8, going great and I'm loving couch to 5k. My speed is slow but I'm OK with that. Hoping to get faster as my fitness gets better. This is the same...

I am on week 8, going great and I'm loving couch to 5k. My speed is slow but I'm...

SarahJ1410

•2 years ago

14 Replies

2nd Run on every Run

Hi All . This is my first post. I have started C25k I am on 4th week Run 2 . I just wanted to ask. I always find 2nd run very difficult. Is it the case...

Hi All . This is my first post. I have started C25k I am on 4th week Run 2 . I...

Alan23

•2 years ago

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Back to the beginning

Well, it's been a few weeks, what with Christmas tree related foot injuries and a horrible cough and cold that I couldn't shake (but not covid, the PCR test...

Well, it's been a few weeks, what with Christmas tree related foot injuries and ...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•2 years ago

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Broken pelvis to 5K

Broken pelvis to 5K Well, I finished week two, skipped a couple of days I admit, but I finished it. I think I’ll repeat it again next week. I’ve been feeling...

Broken pelvis to 5K Well, I finished week two, skipped a couple of days I admit,...

Hopeful-primrose

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Help me with Exercises

Hi I have just finished my final run of week 3 today and looking forward to week 4, but I’m looking for some exercises that will work on my tummy muscles and...

Hi I have just finished my final run of week 3 today and looking forward to week...

Francescadavis

•2 years ago

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W5R2 over half way!

Set out this morning for W5R2, felt tired at the start as had a full day with Ellie yesterday, she’s a full on almost 3 year old, had a great time but I’d...

Set out this morning for W5R2, felt tired at the start as had a full day with El...

Phdgranny

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1 Run 2

Not far off completing the first week. Hated running at school, but feel energised by everyone's stories. I want to keep this going, got myself some lovely...

Not far off completing the first week. Hated running at school, but feel energis...

tobyham

Graduate•2 years ago

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tredmill or fitbit versa 2

hi all i run 3 times aweek on my tredmill its the spoertech F10 i am not pitching this for the company no chance but i set the speed to 6.5 km i run 5k in...

hi all i run 3 times aweek on my tredmill its the spoertech F10 i am not pitchin...

RUNNINGHORSE

•2 years ago

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Week 3, Run1

After saying I felt it tough during week 2 & being advised to slow my run down. I tried that & I'm pleased to say it helped! For someone who turns 66yrs next...

After saying I felt it tough during week 2 & being advised to slow my run down. ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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NHS c25k volume problems

I've started the course again after a number of injuries (ankle, muscle strains, broken toe). I usually listen to music or a podcast, and previously when the...

I've started the course again after a number of injuries (ankle, muscle strains,...

CraigBryant54

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Getting there

Hi short post week 8 run 2 done and well happy, what a program this is thanks all

Hi short post week 8 run 2 done and well happy, what a program this is thanks al...

2alive

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

an unwelcome running partner! 🧁

Week 6 run 2. Should be uneventful, right? Wrong. It was dark this evening. Damp, cold without a frost, and no friendly moon to light a silvery path. I set...

Week 6 run 2. Should be uneventful, right? Wrong. It was dark this evening. Damp...

dreamrun

Graduate•2 years ago

16 Replies

Work life balance

Is anyone else struggling with long hours at work (up at 4 this morning for work and just finished )😫and find it difficult to really get going . I was looking...

Is anyone else struggling with long hours at work (up at 4 this morning for work...

Yorkshirelass9

•2 years ago

8 Replies

A Belated Happy New Year to all

Hi all it’s me, did not realise my last post was last year. Still here guys, still running probably once a week still and times still around 30-34 mins for my...

Hi all it’s me, did not realise my last post was last year. Still here guys, sti...

Papillon17

Graduate•2 years ago

7 Replies

8k

Was cold! Slowed down near the end. 🙂

Pinkpig20

Graduate•2 years ago

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First run done!

Oh my goodness just completed my first run and I’m absolutely knackered it was soo hard!

Oh my goodness just completed my first run and I’m absolutely knackered it was s...

Hillers

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Woo Hoo

Just finished my first non stop 20 minute run since mid December. It's been a slow build up after a cold and chesty cough. Hard work but worth the effort!!

Just finished my first non stop 20 minute run since mid December. It's been a sl...

69upandrunning

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

I can do this!!!!

Morning all, new on here. Running for me has always been something that only super fit people can do. I would watch people thinking to myself i wish i could...

Morning all, new on here. Running for me has always been something that only su...

Mightyflower

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Week 4

I'm amazed I've got this far! I've stuck to the plan and followed the advice found on this forum and managed to complete Week 4 Run 1 early Saturday morning....

I'm amazed I've got this far! I've stuck to the plan and followed the advice fou...

BigJS

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

Returning after a looong break - week 1 completed!!

Hi all, Hope you’re all feeling proud of yourselves for your progress so far!! Not very good at posting things but I’m doing this so I can look back at my...

Hi all, Hope you’re all feeling proud of yourselves for your progress so far!! ...

Dorythemermaid

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 run3 tomorrow

I'm so excited at actually how far I've come! I actually thought by week1 run 3 I would've given up . I am however feeling nervous for tomorrow, did anyone...

I'm so excited at actually how far I've come! I actually thought by week1 run 3 ...

LaurenLion

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Different Times

Hi to all the other couch potato followers. I want to regain my fitness although it’s been such a long time and improve my stamina . I just want to enjoy new...

Hi to all the other couch potato followers. I want to regain my fitness although...

Yorkshirelass9

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2022

Run 1 day 1

C25K Completed!!

Newbie

Lung capacity

Nearing the end,not long

Wk 3 R 1 second time around

CATCH-UP CORNER...WEEK 4... Time for the Three Rs... Relax... Reflect..Recharge..

Restarting C25K

Sore glutes

2nd Run on every Run

Back to the beginning

Broken pelvis to 5K

Help me with Exercises

W5R2 over half way!

Week 1 Run 2

tredmill or fitbit versa 2

Week 3, Run1

NHS c25k volume problems

Getting there

an unwelcome running partner! 🧁

Work life balance

A Belated Happy New Year to all

8k

First run done!

Woo Hoo

I can do this!!!!

Week 4

Returning after a looong break - week 1 completed!!

Week 5 run3 tomorrow

Different Times

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