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Pace setting

Did wk 5 run 1 today , really struggled with the first 5 min run and stopped 20 secs short but soon got my pace and managed the other two runs ok , anyone have...

Did wk 5 run 1 today , really struggled with the first 5 min run and stopped 20 ...

Mamabear5

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - Done!

After a setback of a few weeks with a knee injury I’ve finally slain that demon! Bring it on! 🙂

After a setback of a few weeks with a knee injury I’ve finally slain that demon!...

markchilds

•6 years ago

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New kids on the block

Hi, I finally encourage myself to install the app on my phone after looking at the reviews and will be starting running today. The community seems to be...

Hi, I finally encourage myself to install the app on my phone after looking at t...

glazedoughnuts

•6 years ago

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First time post

hi everyone Just finished week 5, run 3 and can't believe that I've done it! I wanted to say thank you for all the helpful advice I have found on this site;...

hi everyone Just finished week 5, run 3 and can't believe that I've done it! I...

Kizzymac

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally out the door

Like everyone else the snow stopped my last runs of the week. Today was my first time out after nearly a week of 'resting'. It wasn't bad. I chose to do a...

Like everyone else the snow stopped my last runs of the week. Today was my firs...

LexMis

•6 years ago

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Who did 5K on week 9 run 3 ?

Did week 9 run 1 last night and I don't think I will be able to do 5k in thirty min's, I managed 2.95 miles at 30.10 and that was my limit. (I was on the verge...

Did week 9 run 1 last night and I don't think I will be able to do 5k in thirty ...

yellow46fan

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Any advice

So after my first run of week 8 a week ago we’ve had snow which stopped me running, and now got the flu bug and feeling awful, what should I do when feeling...

So after my first run of week 8 a week ago we’ve had snow which stopped me runni...

Hels18

•6 years ago

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W8

Like many others, a bit of a gap had appeared in my running schedule thanks to the weather. I’ve also been on a yoga retreat since Friday so hadn’t run for at...

Like many others, a bit of a gap had appeared in my running schedule thanks to t...

Nannalyn53

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6 R3....I really enjoyed this run 😁

I have to admit first thing this morning I was coming up with various excuses why I shouldn’t run today...I think my legs are still aching 🤔 I think I’m a bit...

I have to admit first thing this morning I was coming up with various excuses wh...

Melo_smiles

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Ran like a Time Lord

oh yeah, check out the sexiness of this piece of bling. almost makes my lips turning blue from the cold worth it. Oh who am I kidding? it was totally worth it

oh yeah, check out the sexiness of this piece of bling. almost makes my lips tur...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8,r1....aaaaaaaaargh

So I’m feeling pretty miffed off if I’m honest...I haven’t been able to do any running in a little over a week, due to the beast from the east, three day...

So I’m feeling pretty miffed off if I’m honest...I haven’t been able to do any r...

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•6 years ago

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Woo hoo! You’d better put the kettle on...

I am back! After no running for A WHOLE WEEK due to the snow & ice, last night I went out....I have driven up & down the main road assessing the pavements over...

I am back! After no running for A WHOLE WEEK due to the snow & ice, last night I...

Mummycav

Administrator•6 years ago

37 Replies

Music?

I’m getting bored of the music I run to. Any suggestions of great things to listen to please?

I’m getting bored of the music I run to. Any suggestions of great things to list...

Dappy_moo

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Cannot complete W9R3 due to stitch...Help!

I'm so close to finishing.... the weather last week stopped me in my tracks, I had one run left to complete, I tried going out one day but the ground was too...

I'm so close to finishing.... the weather last week stopped me in my tracks, I h...

paravani

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Weight loss

Why am I not losing weight , or clothes feeling any different. I’m on Wk7 R2 although I’m amazed & so proud I’ve got this far, bit miffed my body doesn’t seem...

Why am I not losing weight , or clothes feeling any different. I’m on Wk7 R2 alt...

sarahb1702

•6 years ago

14 Replies

First ‘run’ in 2 months!

So I’ve been doing c25k since August! And still trying to concur week 6! Im def not a committed runner. Anyway my last run was back in January and for various...

So I’ve been doing c25k since August! And still trying to concur week 6! Im def ...

Lauralou24

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Newbie - W2R1

Eeek!! Last week I decided to start the Couch to 5K. I’ve never been a runner, hated it at School etc, so it doesn’t come naturally to me. However, I have to...

Eeek!! Last week I decided to start the Couch to 5K. I’ve never been a runner, h...

DoodleDee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

Week 7 run 2 done Did it on treadmill as usual But now got c25k runs in with my gym program so now after run I do my gym work out which includes about half hr...

Week 7 run 2 done Did it on treadmill as usual But now got c25k runs in with my...

Jayparr

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Slow and steady

Week 7 run 2 in the bag. Really struggled on week 1 so was worried this was the new norm now i'm running without stopping, but slowing down did the trick....

Week 7 run 2 in the bag. Really struggled on week 1 so was worried this was the...

tony_a

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Erm...

Hi, I’m just starting at the gym and I suffer from fatigue due to Lupus. Any tips or pointers please.

Hi, I’m just starting at the gym and I suffer from fatigue due to Lupus. Any tip...

beau3

•6 years ago

8 Replies

W7R1

Just completed this. Didn’t think I would be able to keep up the pace when I started out this morning but I managed it.😀😀

Just completed this. Didn’t think I would be able to keep up the pace when I sta...

chris5624

•6 years ago

4 Replies

I don’t ache!

Yesterday was run and apart from the feeling heavy (try to be better hydrated next time -thanks for the advise all) the run went ok. Today, for the first time...

Yesterday was run and apart from the feeling heavy (try to be better hydrated ne...

robOliver

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Gone backwards...😞

The combination of a heavy head cold, snow/ice on the ground and being abroad for a few days has set me back and I am feeling dispondent. On Monday 26th Feb...

The combination of a heavy head cold, snow/ice on the ground and being abroad fo...

Mulberry59

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Week 8 not hitting 5k

Yay managed my 3 x 25minute runs now in to 28, still can't make 5k though, does thus matter

Yay managed my 3 x 25minute runs now in to 28, still can't make 5k though, does ...

Rutheybabe

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Non watch style activity trackers

I want to get an activity tracker but can't wear a watch. Since I was a kid mechanical watches just stop when I am wearing them and digital ones just go blank,...

I want to get an activity tracker but can't wear a watch. Since I was a kid mech...

SarahB1965

•6 years ago

7 Replies

W3R1 - Complete!

Run was ok this morning, walked briskly and ran as slowly as I could! Determined to keep my breathing under control this time! Ella stayed at home today, been...

Run was ok this morning, walked briskly and ran as slowly as I could! Determine...

mergirl101

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Lent Challenge Day 19 - Death by Burpees

Yep, I'm afraid so. How bad can it be, right? http://teamrhomboid.com/

Rignold

•6 years ago

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Prefer structure are there any other Michael Johnson apps out there to keep me on track post c25k?

Just like him being there and the time.remimders

Fatflabtofitfab

Graduate•6 years ago

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Help please fellow runners!!

I'm having a tough time of it, and feeling a bit 'needy'! Managed up to W6 R3, taking it VERY slowly, but found the 25 mins tough going. Then, after 8 days of...

I'm having a tough time of it, and feeling a bit 'needy'! Managed up to W6 R3, ...

MrsB1962

•6 years ago

41 Replies

Graduated

I’ve done it woooo hoooo I’ve done 5k Omg what an amazing feeling

deniseinbristol

Graduate•6 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

Pace setting

Week 5 Run 3 - Done!

New kids on the block

First time post

Finally out the door

Who did 5K on week 9 run 3 ?

Any advice

W8

Wk6 R3....I really enjoyed this run 😁

Ran like a Time Lord

W8,r1....aaaaaaaaargh

Woo hoo! You’d better put the kettle on...

Music?

Cannot complete W9R3 due to stitch...Help!

Weight loss

First ‘run’ in 2 months!

Newbie - W2R1

Week 7 run 2

Slow and steady

Erm...

W7R1

I don’t ache!

Gone backwards...😞

Week 8 not hitting 5k

Non watch style activity trackers

W3R1 - Complete!

Lent Challenge Day 19 - Death by Burpees

Prefer structure are there any other Michael Johnson apps out there to keep me on track post c25k?

Help please fellow runners!!

Graduated

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