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Week 2 Day 2 - Done but with a struggle

Found today hard and didn't enjoy it as much but we pulled through! Also school kids were not moving out the way despite three of them in a line 😭 I couldn't...

Found today hard and didn't enjoy it as much but we pulled through! Also school ...

Fitness2025

•3 months ago

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Parkruns

well it has been a while since I was last on this site, a lot had changed since then. My wife of 50 years died in August last year, but in continued my running...

well it has been a while since I was last on this site, a lot had changed since ...

Busboyglyn

Graduate•3 months ago

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midfoot pain, W4R3

doing these 2-5mins run cause bad mid foot pain that i need to stop during the run. i’ve tried neutral and stability running shoes, both not helping at all....

doing these 2-5mins run cause bad mid foot pain that i need to stop during the r...

mariecyd

•3 months ago

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Wk4 run2 - slow and steady wins the race!

Hello all! I’m so glad to be back here! I’ve an ex couch to 5k graduater from years ago (7 to be exact). i realised today that I’ve definitely been running...

Hello all! I’m so glad to be back here! I’ve an ex couch to 5k graduater from...

Be-yourself

•3 months ago

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starting at 79

I’m now 79 80 in August couch to 5 k would that be good idea or stupidity to start

I’m now 79 80 in August couch to 5 k would that be good idea or stupidity to sta...

Bernied45

•3 months ago

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Red to Pink to White to Red W 1 - Run 2

Wow - whenever there is rubbish stuff going on in the world you guys remind me of the amazing well of kindness and support. Last night was a red night watching...

Wow - whenever there is rubbish stuff going on in the world you guys remind me o...

Jancanrunagain

Graduate•3 months ago

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Week 4 run 2... not so good

Had a sore throat and feeling the dreaded cold coming on that everyone else seemed to have over the festive period but I managed to dodge. Decided to arrest...

Had a sore throat and feeling the dreaded cold coming on that everyone else seem...

Couch56

•3 months ago

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Week 5 2nd run is in the bag!

I posted about my first run a month ago. I’m happy to report I’ve continued my runs this time. What motivated me are the many people here who have completed...

I posted about my first run a month ago. I’m happy to report I’ve continued my r...

oneNCN

Graduate•3 months ago

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At last - W3R2

Finally - after 8 days of work and weather to limit my options, I got to run W3R2 today. Warm sun on my back, even at 8.45am in January, made it a fairly...

Finally - after 8 days of work and weather to limit my options, I got to run W3R...

sheps

Graduate•3 months ago

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Couch to 5k Week 2 Day 1

I was really dreading this run but managed it by running slowly at first. But the end I pushed myself I bit and sprinted for 1min 20seconds just for fun.

I was really dreading this run but managed it by running slowly at first. But th...

Fitness2025

•3 months ago

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Hello

Am new to this. Starting couch to 5k again after 3 failed attempts. But now my perimenopause symptoms seem to be under control I thought I'd have another go....

Am new to this. Starting couch to 5k again after 3 failed attempts. But now my p...

JulieisAgorophobic

•3 months ago

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Seeing Red Three times - Week 1 Run 1

So, it's been a while, quite a long while, with a lot of nasty life stuff getting in the way, the sad loss of three friends and family members and a five year...

So, it's been a while, quite a long while, with a lot of nasty life stuff gettin...

Jancanrunagain

Graduate•3 months ago

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I did week 4 run 1 😁

I was dreading week 4 run 1, didn't think I could do it. I took an extra rest day then thought I'd give it a try after all the words of encouragement. It was...

I was dreading week 4 run 1, didn't think I could do it. I took an extra rest da...

Couch56

•3 months ago

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retuning after a break

hi all, looking for some advice! I reached W7 of C25k in December and was feeling pretty good about it. Then a combination of a chesty cough virus and being...

hi all, looking for some advice! I reached W7 of C25k in December and was feel...

BlueChicken12

•3 months ago

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Start of 2nd week

After a dark weekend, where I felt low, the run this morning has made me feel better. It helped that it was a beautiful sunrise. I'm lucky to live by a...

After a dark weekend, where I felt low, the run this morning has made me feel be...

Joss178

•3 months ago

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Another calf injury

Yes, it's that same old story. After a two week lay off at W6R2, I repeated W1R1 just to see how things went, and, well, it went again. A different calf muscle...

Yes, it's that same old story. After a two week lay off at W6R2, I repeated W1R1...

FoleyB

•3 months ago

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I'm back

Back again. I finished Couch to 5k last autumn, but every run was giving me shin pain by then. Tried a couple of weeks off, didn't help. It never got too bad,...

Back again. I finished Couch to 5k last autumn, but every run was giving me shin...

Reorte

Graduate•3 months ago

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If struggling can I repeat a week?

I've just started on 6 Jan and doing fairly well but struggled to complete week 3. I did manage but only just. Looking at week 4 I'm not sure I'm going to...

I've just started on 6 Jan and doing fairly well but struggled to complete week ...

Couch56

•3 months ago

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Recover walk

10 days ago I pulled a calf muscle that had me unable to walk properly or cycle. Today was the first walk since then, and it was OK.

10 days ago I pulled a calf muscle that had me unable to walk properly or cycle....

FoleyB

•3 months ago

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20 minute run

Well I've reached a milestone in my second time through c25k: just ran the 20 minutes. I did it first in 2019 but was derailed by health problems at the end of...

Well I've reached a milestone in my second time through c25k: just ran the 20 mi...

Gwenllian1

Graduate•3 months ago

11 Replies

Just completed 1st week

Hi, I've just completed my first week of the app. Its been cold 🥶 but I have enjoyed getting back into running. It's helped concentrate my mind on my goal and...

Hi, I've just completed my first week of the app. Its been cold 🥶 but I have en...

Joss178

•3 months ago

4 Replies

Next steps

I've just run week 9 run 3 for the 4th time. I'd like to open the video and see what's next but it won't open. I've reset the app but that's not worked. Any...

I've just run week 9 run 3 for the 4th time. I'd like to open the video and see ...

Agathadogmum

Graduate•3 months ago

2 Replies

Fitbit stats?

Well just completed run 1 of week 3 on Monday(run 2 tonight) feeling really good, which has surprised me a bit, the runs are as i expected from when I did this...

Well just completed run 1 of week 3 on Monday(run 2 tonight) feeling really good...

T2runner

Graduate•3 months ago

7 Replies

Moving on?

Hi runners, 2 more runs since my last post. I did the NRC 4K distance run on Saturday and the NRC 'Just a Run' today. I enjoyed them both. The 4K run was...

Hi runners, 2 more runs since my last post. I did the NRC 4K distance run on Sa...

StoneDragon

Graduate•3 months ago

4 Replies

After injury

Is it OK to restart c25k after knee injury, I've been resting in the last 10 days, and even walking is painful, but will I be able to couch again? Does anyone...

Is it OK to restart c25k after knee injury, I've been resting in the last 10 day...

Runningbird1

•3 months ago

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W3R1 - proof of how much you have taught me

I remember this run well from last time - I should, I did it often enough. This was my learning week and the lesson was "How to run slowly". I thought I was...

I remember this run well from last time - I should, I did it often enough. This ...

sheps

Graduate•3 months ago

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Another setback.

Hi Oldfloss. Thanks for the shoutout. Just been diagnosed with Browns Disease. It’s another setback in respect of the dodgy knee. It’s early stages so...

Hi Oldfloss. Thanks for the shoutout. Just been diagnosed with Browns Disease. I...

Baggieboy61

Graduate•3 months ago

10 Replies

Couch5K

hi Ive started the couch to 5K on week 4 I’m loving it but my knees keep bothering me now and i have to stop any advice would be appreciated. I were nike light...

hi Ive started the couch to 5K on week 4 I’m loving it but my knees keep botheri...

Jakerman123

•3 months ago

8 Replies

This is it!

After faffing about & re-doing week 4, am ready for week five!! I am also on my way for a gait analysis & some new trainers that will hopefully make my...

After faffing about & re-doing week 4, am ready for week five!! I am also on m...

Diadem70

•3 months ago

4 Replies

Turning 50 in March and just finished my first 5K! Ok, I'm hooked and have signed up for my second already.

Turning 50 in March and just finished my first 5K! Ok, I'm hooked and have signed up for my second already. I ran the first one at a slow pace of 14:25 per...

Turning 50 in March and just finished my first 5K! Ok, I'm hooked and have signe...

DeputySnipes

•3 months ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2025

Week 2 Day 2 - Done but with a struggle

Parkruns

midfoot pain, W4R3

Wk4 run2 - slow and steady wins the race!

starting at 79

Red to Pink to White to Red W 1 - Run 2

Week 4 run 2... not so good

Week 5 2nd run is in the bag!

At last - W3R2

Couch to 5k Week 2 Day 1

Hello

Seeing Red Three times - Week 1 Run 1

I did week 4 run 1 😁

retuning after a break

Start of 2nd week

Another calf injury

I'm back

If struggling can I repeat a week?

Recover walk

20 minute run

Just completed 1st week

Next steps

Fitbit stats?

Moving on?

After injury

W3R1 - proof of how much you have taught me

Another setback.

Couch5K

This is it!

Turning 50 in March and just finished my first 5K! Ok, I'm hooked and have signed up for my second already.

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