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Maria

I have been doing Couch to 5K on a treadmill at the gym. I am now on Week 9 day 1 and, after this week, would like to try running outside but really worried....

I have been doing Couch to 5K on a treadmill at the gym. I am now on Week 9 day...

Maria62

Graduate•8 years ago

14 Replies

W3R1, TICK!

I was pretty apprehensive about last night's run. Not worried - I came to the conclusion of what's the worst that will happen? I've learnt through this and...

I was pretty apprehensive about last night's run. Not worried - I came to the co...

hannah141

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

W6R2 complete

Hi. I've been reading the forum since I was looking for support for the 20 minute run in week 5, but this is my first post. Did the second run of week 6...

Hi. I've been reading the forum since I was looking for support for the 20 minut...

Sarah981

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8 finished with an extra bonus

Just ran W8R3 without the lovely Laura as she let me down big time on W8R2 by telling me to slow down 2 minutes early then telling me is finished during my...

Just ran W8R3 without the lovely Laura as she let me down big time on W8R2 by te...

Hidden

•8 years ago

6 Replies

W5R2 - whoop!

Just finished W5R2 without much stress! I learned a trick: if you go into a run thinking "I'm going to do x minutes of running today" as opposed to "how will I...

Just finished W5R2 without much stress! I learned a trick: if you go into a run ...

Shivani05

Graduate•8 years ago

23 Replies

Pronation trainer scam...?

Just wondered if anyone saw Supershoppers special (channel 4) article on running shoes? It was an interesting watch and definitely food for thought. In case...

Just wondered if anyone saw Supershoppers special (channel 4) article on running...

Sarah-A

Graduate•8 years ago

14 Replies

Crossfit Open round 2

So, it's Friday again, so it's round 2 of the Open. And I may have met my Waterloo. The weights look prettty heavy straight off the bat, but the problem is...

So, it's Friday again, so it's round 2 of the Open. And I may have met my Waterl...

Rignold

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Sabotage by snow!

Nooo was due to commence week 4 this morning.. to frightened to run in the snow incase I slip.. just hope it clears for tomorrow.. :( how many days could I...

Nooo was due to commence week 4 this morning.. to frightened to run in the snow ...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R3 over & done with!

I've been dreading this one practically since I started, but so happy to report I survived it and though I certainly didn't set any speed records, and was...

I've been dreading this one practically since I started, but so happy to report ...

Calliope99

•8 years ago

20 Replies

Week 1 Run 2

Went for run 2 today along with my dog Bridget, in the park now and I couldn't get Week 1 to play, no sound coming from my earphones. Panic set in. No way was...

Went for run 2 today along with my dog Bridget, in the park now and I couldn't g...

BarbaraV

•8 years ago

5 Replies

W10 R1 - no sorry, first free post graduation run

I put a bit of thought into this run, my first after graduation and another early morning run. I've never really liked solid running and am very pleased indeed...

I put a bit of thought into this run, my first after graduation and another earl...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

Enjoying W2

Hi All, I have just signed up and am really enjoying the App. I had convinced myself I could not run but already I am seeing progress. Heading into W3 so will...

Hi All, I have just signed up and am really enjoying the App. I had convinced my...

KatBell

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Little green badge?

Hiya wonder if anyone can help? .. I have noticed lots on here with a little green badge with a running man .. is there a level to reach before gaining one...

Hiya wonder if anyone can help? .. I have noticed lots on here with a little gr...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Wk4 run 2

Well just finished Wk4 run 2 and would have to say that was way harder than run 1.I am Still chuffed I managed to do run 2 but not sure with one run to go that...

Well just finished Wk4 run 2 and would have to say that was way harder than run ...

Butchdingle

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

week 1

Well that's week 1 completed without any issues, just waiting for the day my legs stop aching. Thanks for all the messages of support.

Well that's week 1 completed without any issues, just waiting for the day my leg...

sandman2477

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Proof that running hills improves your speed...

I have been tackling a fair few hills recently, out on the trails around me (some more successful than others😮) but today was my 5k pavement run. Despite a...

I have been tackling a fair few hills recently, out on the trails around me (som...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

20 Replies

Oh dear, week 5 is here!

Hello everyone, I'm age 59 and just finished week 4, so I looked ahead - 20 minutes - are you kidding? Doesn't sound possible yet. But my little dog thinks...

Hello everyone, I'm age 59 and just finished week 4, so I looked ahead - 20 minu...

beverleyg

Graduate•8 years ago

15 Replies

accidently done w6 r2

I was on w4 r1 then went away for the weekend and clicked on the wrong run when I got back - I managed it tho - red faced but I still did it! I think I must...

I was on w4 r1 then went away for the weekend and clicked on the wrong run when ...

hydrogirl

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Groovy Snowmen, High Fiving Penguins and a Polar Bear hug.....

Well nearly 9 months since graduating I took part in the 10K Manchester Winter Run in aid of Cancer Research UK last Sunday. It was my first 10K and although...

Well nearly 9 months since graduating I took part in the 10K Manchester Winter R...

Sazzle44

Graduate•8 years ago

29 Replies

9 miles; surely not?!

Hi All, I can't believe that I started C25K in October and could not run/jog for even a minute, but today I did 9 miles! Okay I was not ever so fast, but I...

Hi All, I can't believe that I started C25K in October and could not run/jog for...

Mummy1954

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Question for you all during the first 9 weeks

Hi all, so from everything I've read on the net, in books etc etc I'm not expecting to lose weight by running but what I would like to know is during the 9...

Hi all, so from everything I've read on the net, in books etc etc I'm not expec...

vickyb5277

•8 years ago

31 Replies

W2 D1

Just completed w2 day1, I do not have "Laura! on my app just a voice saying "run now" or "walk now" so today I took along my old faithfull hand held stop...

Just completed w2 day1, I do not have "Laura! on my app just a voice saying "run...

Patrick1942

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

W2R1 :)

Done!! Enjoyed it & I think prefer the slightly longer run with less runs per the time if you know what I mean haha R2 on Friday :)

Done!! Enjoyed it & I think prefer the slightly longer run with less runs per th...

vickyb5277

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Week 1

Hi there I am just about to finish week 1 and have been listening to the podcast. However, its a bit boring inbetween Laura speaking, is there anyway of...

Hi there I am just about to finish week 1 and have been listening to the podcas...

Hidden

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Where to restart after aborted week 7

Just as I was telling anyone who would listen how good the C25K is because it has got me running up to 25 mins injury free.......big pains down my leg (sciatic...

Just as I was telling anyone who would listen how good the C25K is because it ha...

philmoore

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Week 9 completed

Yippee, I have just completed week 9. I knew I would do it, my family are thrilled to bits as well. To all of you doing Couch25k at the moment, stick with...

Yippee, I have just completed week 9. I knew I would do it, my family are thri...

diamondgirl902

Graduate•8 years ago

48 Replies

A Game of more than two halfs....

Woke up Yesterday morning and had done something to my back!! Was the day for my WK3R2 but I did everything I could to get rid of it, frozen peas TENS machine...

Woke up Yesterday morning and had done something to my back!! Was the day for my...

OldPapaBear

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

W3, belated R3.

I've had a severe attack of lazyboneitis this week, however seeing Butchdingle had overtaken me, spurred me back into action. Good run this morning, I'm back...

I've had a severe attack of lazyboneitis this week, however seeing Butchdingle h...

Hidden

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Help, Problems with Laura

I'm on week 8 and am having problems with the podcast. On Monday I did run 1. Was a bit of a struggle but on I went. Laura told me I had just 5 minutes left...

I'm on week 8 and am having problems with the podcast. On Monday I did run 1. W...

JackJack1

Graduate•8 years ago

18 Replies

Its cold, wet and windy outside and tonight I really couldn't be bothered!

Had two early starts for work, a 14 hour day yesterday and a 12 hour day today so was feeling tired and lethargic. I clad myself in lycra and a wooly hat and...

Had two early starts for work, a 14 hour day yesterday and a 12 hour day today s...

Big-Andy

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2016

Maria

W3R1, TICK!

W6R2 complete

W8 finished with an extra bonus

W5R2 - whoop!

Pronation trainer scam...?

Crossfit Open round 2

Sabotage by snow!

W5R3 over & done with!

Week 1 Run 2

W10 R1 - no sorry, first free post graduation run

Enjoying W2

Little green badge?

Wk4 run 2

week 1

Proof that running hills improves your speed...

Oh dear, week 5 is here!

accidently done w6 r2

Groovy Snowmen, High Fiving Penguins and a Polar Bear hug.....

9 miles; surely not?!

Question for you all during the first 9 weeks

W2 D1

W2R1 :)

Week 1

Where to restart after aborted week 7

Week 9 completed

A Game of more than two halfs....

W3, belated R3.

Help, Problems with Laura

Its cold, wet and windy outside and tonight I really couldn't be bothered!

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