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First Time

I have been meaning to get fitter for a long time and never been in to sports, but thought it was about time. Decided to download Couch to 5k and I am starting...

I have been meaning to get fitter for a long time and never been in to sports, b...

NWCA

•7 years ago

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From Hate to Great? Day 1 ... dreading it

I really can't stand running. So I haven't. But I know it's the most available sport we have and I need to get fitter, lose weight and for my own sanity make a...

I really can't stand running. So I haven't. But I know it's the most available s...

JILLOLA

•7 years ago

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Stuck at Week 4

Really need some encouragement as I am repeating week 4 for second time and I just can't finished it ... Today I was able to run da 3 min, 4mim, but was only...

Really need some encouragement as I am repeating week 4 for second time and I ju...

Allenak194

•7 years ago

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Rest Day Week 1

Hello again. This is week 1 day 2 & my muscles ache soo bad like I am also doing a fitness app for my abs, butt, legs, & arms. Im not sure how long I am...

Hello again. This is week 1 day 2 & my muscles ache soo bad like I am also doi...

Kris1999

•7 years ago

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Wk9 Done! -The girl who hated running is a runner!!

What a sense of achievement! I have never followed a fitness plan in my life and hated running with a passion whilst at school but the urge to run crept up on...

What a sense of achievement! I have never followed a fitness plan in my life and...

Slinkymalinki

Graduate•7 years ago

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Second time lucky

Halfway through couch to 5K for the second time. Still a struggle but because I did it before I know I can do it again! My goal is to run a 5k this summer for...

Halfway through couch to 5K for the second time. Still a struggle but because I ...

Withitmum1

Graduate•7 years ago

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First week completed

Never ran before and very overweight but this week I have completed week 1 and I even ventured on a main road today instead of a enclosed field - getting...

Never ran before and very overweight but this week I have completed week 1 and I...

rees42

•7 years ago

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First trip out.

Well, I did step one, I actually made it off the couch! I have completed week one, run one. My 15 year old daughter is doing it with me. I thought she may be...

Well, I did step one, I actually made it off the couch! I have completed week o...

VTurner

•7 years ago

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Newbie starting the c25k

Hi everyone I am very overweight and have tried lots of other diets etc but found nothing tends to work for me so I've decided that I will commit to the c25k...

Hi everyone I am very overweight and have tried lots of other diets etc but foun...

Tryinghardtorun

•7 years ago

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Podcast query

Hi everyone, I'm just about to start doing the Couch to 5k training plan to train for Race for Life. This will probably sound a little daft but when using the...

Hi everyone, I'm just about to start doing the Couch to 5k training plan to trai...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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A Rainbow evening 😊

I didn't run yesterday, so planned to go tonight after work. Mr Rainbow didn't want to wait to have dinner too late, so he suggested I should order a takeaway,...

I didn't run yesterday, so planned to go tonight after work. Mr Rainbow didn't w...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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Boom shaka laka

I am so happy. W5R3 complete despite all my fears, and the next run looks easy. As so many people say; who knew I could do this after only 5 weeks. If you...

I am so happy. W5R3 complete despite all my fears, and the next run looks easy....

Hidden

•7 years ago

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5.9 miles / Started Recording on Strava Free version.

I did my Goat Hill run for the second time. 5.9 miles, then walked home for another 1.5 miles. ugh, I don't like that walking home part. Need new shoes. These...

I did my Goat Hill run for the second time. 5.9 miles, then walked home for anot...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hi Everyone

Just discovered this site. On week 2 with day 2 done today and my knee is a bit tender to touch if I press it inside.....inside of my leg. Otherwise I feel...

Just discovered this site. On week 2 with day 2 done today and my knee is a bit...

ChrisBradbrook

•7 years ago

1 Reply

400 cals in 20 mins...

spent the day doing lazy bank Holiday family stuff - went to see Guardians of the Galaxy 2 with the kids. Then felt guilty at not having worked out once I...

spent the day doing lazy bank Holiday family stuff - went to see Guardians of th...

Rignold

•7 years ago

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😩 eugh

OK so indoors on a treadmill I was on w3r2 so I thought I would venture outside. Oh my goodness!!! I hate running. Every bit of my body hurts. I had to revert...

OK so indoors on a treadmill I was on w3r2 so I thought I would venture outside....

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W3R1 DONE!!!!!!!!

Well I've done it. I'm amazed but I did it. New running shoes helped loads I think. Looking forward to Wednesday now! Wooooop!!!

Well I've done it. I'm amazed but I did it. New running shoes helped loads I th...

Chris9R

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Hip pain

Hi I started programme yesterday and completed day 1 on treadmill I should have rested today but that would have meant that I couldn't complete next session as...

Hi I started programme yesterday and completed day 1 on treadmill I should have ...

Tigerlily68

•7 years ago

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Aching calfs

Hi all. I'm a very overweight (+ 5stone) beginner on week 2 and astounded that I'm managing to keep on track! Feeling really pleased that so far I'm managing...

Hi all. I'm a very overweight (+ 5stone) beginner on week 2 and astounded that ...

Absolute-beginner

•7 years ago

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W2 R1 done 😥

I did it! So happy with myself right now, the feeling of achievement is better than the actual running. I managed by best distance again, 3.94k, but I...

I did it! So happy with myself right now, the feeling of achievement is better t...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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Knee advice

Run2 of week 4 tomorrow but climbed a few steep hills today and stood doing 3 hours of ironing... knees are sore today... thoughts!? 😳

Run2 of week 4 tomorrow but climbed a few steep hills today and stood doing 3 ho...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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Very different - treadmill to track!

Hello! I did my first run earlier in the week at the gym on the treadmill and it went well. Did day two today on a footpath (uneven) and it was so much harder!...

Hello! I did my first run earlier in the week at the gym on the treadmill and it...

Northcountrygirl

•7 years ago

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Positive mental attitude needed!

So, just been out for w3r1. I live at the bottom of a hill, so my 5 minute warm up is uphill (and it's quite steep). Today I think I took it a bit fast, and...

So, just been out for w3r1. I live at the bottom of a hill, so my 5 minute warm ...

SueKen

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1D1- Newbe!

Attempted W1D1 this morning - struggled and ended up walking most of it (managed 1.5 runs). Not put off, as I know it'll take time to build up my stamina and...

Attempted W1D1 this morning - struggled and ended up walking most of it (managed...

cazza69

•7 years ago

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Week 7

Hi, I did week 7 run 1 today but only managed 20 minutes running as my legs were still so sore after the week 6, 25 minute run that I had to walk. Left calf...

Hi, I did week 7 run 1 today but only managed 20 minutes running as my legs wer...

Twinniemum

•7 years ago

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my feet didn't fly but I didn't stop

three times round the hilly parts of town equalled 5k. I ran-walked-jogged-walked-ran-walked-jogged but didn't stop and finished after 47 minutes *le shrug*...

three times round the hilly parts of town equalled 5k. I ran-walked-jogged-walke...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•7 years ago

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I've done it!!!!! W9 r3

Just got back from the last run in the series and I'm happy but scared. Happy that I did it but scared now I'm on my own and at the mercy of my own laziness....

Just got back from the last run in the series and I'm happy but scared. Happy th...

Noldr

•7 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Bit wet out there- think half the park is on my shoes! Lovely run though with my daughter and granddaughter. Ran 3.4k in 25 mins - well chuffed with that!

Bit wet out there- think half the park is on my shoes! Lovely run though with my...

Jaxdreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

New month - new lease of life! :)

I have posted sporadically on here since graduating in January as life has got in the way - it has also got in the way of running. I have also struggled with...

I have posted sporadically on here since graduating in January as life has got i...

CookieM

Graduate•7 years ago

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Apps and more apps!

So i just completed week 5 and logged in only to find someone else claiming they had just ran for 20min to complete week 5. So the 20min running on my app is...

So i just completed week 5 and logged in only to find someone else claiming they...

neptune

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

First Time

From Hate to Great? Day 1 ... dreading it

Stuck at Week 4

Rest Day Week 1

Wk9 Done! -The girl who hated running is a runner!!

Second time lucky

First week completed

First trip out.

Newbie starting the c25k

Podcast query

A Rainbow evening 😊

Boom shaka laka

5.9 miles / Started Recording on Strava Free version.

Hi Everyone

400 cals in 20 mins...

😩 eugh

W3R1 DONE!!!!!!!!

Hip pain

Aching calfs

W2 R1 done 😥

Knee advice

Very different - treadmill to track!

Positive mental attitude needed!

W1D1- Newbe!

Week 7

my feet didn't fly but I didn't stop

I've done it!!!!! W9 r3

Week 7 run 1

New month - new lease of life! :)

Apps and more apps!

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