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Treadmills

Just want to ask do any of you do the C25K on a treadmill and is it ok. As I don't get home from work until around 5.30pm and don't want to run outside in this...

Just want to ask do any of you do the C25K on a treadmill and is it ok. As I don...

Muslie1

•1 year ago

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Half Way

In a moment of weakness, or clarity, depending on your point of view I signed myself up to take part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon in October, and then...

In a moment of weakness, or clarity, depending on your point of view I signed my...

MrButtons

•1 year ago

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So far so good

I have been doing Couch-to-5K to improve my physical and mental health, there has been challenges at times but I have just completed week 5, run 3, surprised...

I have been doing Couch-to-5K to improve my physical and mental health, there h...

Huffnpuf

Graduate•1 year ago

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Para run

Just started couch to 5k, I use a wheelchair so routes are limited. Also. I can't yet fit in 3 a week so doing an adapted version with 2 per week. Wondering if...

Just started couch to 5k, I use a wheelchair so routes are limited. Also. I can'...

Purplewheels

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Fitness

Hello Iam a University student in 1st year of my bachler. Iam here get fitness tips from senior guys. My body type is skinny and I wanted to become muscular,...

Hello Iam a University student in 1st year of my bachler. Iam here get fitness t...

haseeb126

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Bruised and scared

I've not posted before but always enjoy the stories and hints from everyone here.Prompted to write because whilst running today, a lovely evening run by the...

I've not posted before but always enjoy the stories and hints from everyone here...

ILoveLicorice

•1 year ago

25 Replies

Low stamina

I have never run properly before, when I do, my stamina is rubbish and my legs go to jelly so fast… is this normal, will this improve if I go for it with couch...

I have never run properly before, when I do, my stamina is rubbish and my legs g...

Slowanddetermined

•1 year ago

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Buddy Run 5k

So tonight’s club run was the park run course! every one buddied up and run at a similar pace! I had Jo on as well and ran with my friend Nichola we are both...

So tonight’s club run was the park run course! every one buddied up and run at ...

BGood

•1 year ago

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Running Speed

I’m currently on week 8 and I’m having to slow my pace right down. I’m currently jogging at 3.5mph and this just doesn’t seem right. I’ve tried increasing pace...

I’m currently on week 8 and I’m having to slow my pace right down. I’m currently...

IronNess

•1 year ago

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New beginnings

Hello my name is Teresa and I have started my running journey today. Feeling a bit nervous as I found it hard but hopefully I will get better and feel better...

Hello my name is Teresa and I have started my running journey today. Feeling a ...

Muslie1

•1 year ago

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knee and shin pains

my 11 yr old and I have just finished week 3 but I have really struggled with the last 2 runs due to shin pain and a pain on the inside of my right knee. I...

my 11 yr old and I have just finished week 3 but I have really struggled with th...

C25k2023

•1 year ago

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Which app? Is best to use?

Previously I've used the NHS Couch to 5k App with dear old Laura and Sarah Millican. But it seems very old now. The gaps in the comments are very long - and as...

Previously I've used the NHS Couch to 5k App with dear old Laura and Sarah Milli...

west4

•1 year ago

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5 years on from starting C25k

I wasn’t sure where to put this post. I spend most of my time on the Marathon forum these days, but as today marks my 5th anniversary of starting couch to 5k...

I wasn’t sure where to put this post. I spend most of my time on the Marathon fo...

Beachcomber66

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 5, Run 3 is tomorrow ... and I have my playlist ready -

I have had all sorts of music for my runs so far - from rock and pop, to folk and rap. But although I have being trying hard to avert my eyes, I think it's a...

I have had all sorts of music for my runs so far - from rock and pop, to folk an...

Gthants

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Do I start week 1 again

Hello All, I posted here a week ago about doing week 2 run 3 and was going to take the excellent advice of going slower. However I was struck down with a...

Hello All, I posted here a week ago about doing week 2 run 3 and was going to ta...

Cuffs

•1 year ago

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Week 5

Starting week 5 tomorrow and I am apprehensive. Everything has gone very well so far. I guess I will be running for longer hence the way I’m feeling. Any...

Starting week 5 tomorrow and I am apprehensive. Everything has gone very well s...

Kofimaddy

•1 year ago

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Week 4, Run 3 🥵

An early run for me this morning. Busy day ahead! Set the alarm for 5:30 but it was closer to 6:30 before I managed to get out of the door. Actually donned my...

An early run for me this morning. Busy day ahead! Set the alarm for 5:30 but it...

Jools2020

Graduate•1 year ago

24 Replies

Need some tips please

Hi everyone I wonder if anyone else feels the same or could give me some. I did couch to 5k last year and started again this year. I am on week 5 run 2. In...

Hi everyone I wonder if anyone else feels the same or could give me some. I did...

Florida04

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Thank you so much

Thank you so much to all you kind, supportive people on here who have helped me so much with encouragement and great advice. I welled up slightly when coach...

Thank you so much to all you kind, supportive people on here who have helped me ...

RunforMum

Graduate•1 year ago

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Asthma and heat, plus Stu's padding

Just done w5, r2, yet again, same route along canal (fairly flat). Less distance this time, but heat affecting asthma, peak flow rate down from about 700 on a...

Just done w5, r2, yet again, same route along canal (fairly flat). Less distance...

Petem56

Graduate•1 year ago

6 Replies

Started W9 today

I wasn't sure if this was a good idea or whether to repeat W8 this morning. So firstly I told myself just to run and no worries if I stopped at 25 or 28...

I wasn't sure if this was a good idea or whether to repeat W8 this morning. So f...

Sax64

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 6 Run 1…Ouch! 🥺

Hello, it’s been a while but lovely to be back. 🏃‍♀️ I did C25K 5 years ago and loved it, so wanted to do it again (now I’m 40 ☺️). I did the Wk 6 Run 1...

Hello, it’s been a while but lovely to be back. 🏃‍♀️ I did C25K 5 years ago an...

futurefit

Graduate•1 year ago

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W5R3 complete! 🏃‍♀️

So it turns out I can run for 20 continuous minutes after all! 😅 So, so happy. Thank you so much for all the positive and encouraging words earlier this......

So it turns out I can run for 20 continuous minutes after all! 😅 So, so happy. ...

EmperorDragonfly

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Week 4, Run 2 - This forum's tips saved me!

Hi fellow Couch to 5K-ers! Long-time reader, first-time poster. Just want to say a thank you to anyone & everyone who doles out sage advice on this forum,...

Hi fellow Couch to 5K-ers! Long-time reader, first-time poster. Just want to ...

CrumbsFreed

Graduate•1 year ago

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3 years ago today was my first ever run at 63 years old, Today I started again ! 🙂🏃

Today I have restarted the program after time out following my heart attack on 27th February. I won't explain everything again here but here is a link to my...

Today I have restarted the program after time out following my heart attack on 2...

Instructor57

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 6 - can't believe I've made it this far!

So I've been keeping the fact I started C25K pretty quiet other than a few close friends, mostly because I was so convinced I wouldn't stick with it, and now...

So I've been keeping the fact I started C25K pretty quiet other than a few close...

Sprocket85

•1 year ago

4 Replies

First outdoor run in several years

It's a week since I last ran, I did week 9 run 1, so this morning I decided I was going to test my outdoor running capabilities, mainly my ability to regulate...

It's a week since I last ran, I did week 9 run 1, so this morning I decided I wa...

LeeU

Graduate•1 year ago

3 Replies

25 weeks in, today.

I did my first C25K run 25 weeks ago today, and thought I would share my journey now. I am 51, and was woefully out of shape, weighing almost 20stone at the...

I did my first C25K run 25 weeks ago today, and thought I would share my journey...

WilberJohn

Graduate•1 year ago

4 Replies

Where on earth did nursery rhymes come from 🤔

Well, here we are W6 done! 25mins - never thought it would happen We chose a less undulating riverside run, perfect day of warm sunshine and a gentle...

Well, here we are W6 done! 25mins - never thought it would happen We chose a ...

Adabell

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Foody day

We starting when my husband died

Gerlie0_0

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2023

Treadmills

Half Way

So far so good

Para run

Fitness

Bruised and scared

Low stamina

Buddy Run 5k

Running Speed

New beginnings

knee and shin pains

Which app? Is best to use?

5 years on from starting C25k

Week 5, Run 3 is tomorrow ... and I have my playlist ready -

Do I start week 1 again

Week 5

Week 4, Run 3 🥵

Need some tips please

Thank you so much

Asthma and heat, plus Stu's padding

Started W9 today

Week 6 Run 1…Ouch! 🥺

W5R3 complete! 🏃‍♀️

Week 4, Run 2 - This forum's tips saved me!

3 years ago today was my first ever run at 63 years old, Today I started again ! 🙂🏃

Week 6 - can't believe I've made it this far!

First outdoor run in several years

25 weeks in, today.

Where on earth did nursery rhymes come from 🤔

Foody day

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