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Couch to 5K

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So tomorrow is the day

Well I had a few down weeks. Just couldn't get motivated had no time and weather was rubbish. Then I realised my first 5k run is this week! Tomorrow in fact....

Well I had a few down weeks. Just couldn't get motivated had no time and weather...

Lowrie1986

•6 years ago

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I did it, I ran 5k! 😁

So chuffed, I decided on Wednesday that Thursday was going to be the day I did the full 5k.....then ended up ill and couldn't run. Needless to say, on top of...

So chuffed, I decided on Wednesday that Thursday was going to be the day I did t...

Mand102

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st run!

Well, after months of saying I was going to do the couch to 5k, I’ve finally done Day 1! Only another 8 weeks and 2 days to go, but I’m determined to do a...

Well, after months of saying I was going to do the couch to 5k, I’ve finally don...

Libbyj

•6 years ago

6 Replies

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W6R3 😀

I woke up this morning thinking 25 minutes without stopping! Then I got out of bed and had a horrible pain above my inner ankle bone. I hobbled around doing...

I woke up this morning thinking 25 minutes without stopping! Then I got out of b...

Bridget007

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3

So after finding a great park to run in went along after work to undertake my last run of week 6. It was raining slightly but that was okay so off I set....

So after finding a great park to run in went along after work to undertake my la...

Elaine247

•6 years ago

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W6 Run 3 Complete!

The longest I've EVER run! At the start I thought no way, this is going to not happen. Listening to podcasts helped rather than music. Also compared to last...

The longest I've EVER run! At the start I thought no way, this is going to not h...

PiersS

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 done - knees up time!

Whew, in spite of my first run in the rain and cold, it went OK. Pleased - although just seen the forecast for Monday when I am due to do W4R2!!! Knees...

Whew, in spite of my first run in the rain and cold, it went OK. Pleased - alth...

Leojon66

•6 years ago

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Sweet drinks or water?

Has anyone else found that since they started running, they have no desire for sweet drinks? I usually have a sweet tooth and love my fizzy drinks but since I...

Has anyone else found that since they started running, they have no desire for s...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Hi I have just completed week one. I feel I am getting better with the breathing already :-).

My concern is that my legs feel very heavy and sluggish when I am running and today my calfs felt really tight and uncomfortable. I'm going to repeat week one...

My concern is that my legs feel very heavy and sluggish when I am running and t...

Laura1967poodles

•6 years ago

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Frustrated

Feeling so frustrated. Lined up for first 25 min run , woke up with painful hip last week. Now been a week and I find walking difficult let alone running! So...

Feeling so frustrated. Lined up for first 25 min run , woke up with painful hip ...

Superstarnewbie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 done 😃

Just completed last run of week 4 , really starting to see and feel the benefits from running now. Actually looking forward to week 5 x

Just completed last run of week 4 , really starting to see and feel the benefits...

Proud1

•6 years ago

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Week 2 DONE!

Well, I've done week 2, completing run 3 yesterday evening, watching the lambs in the field next to the canal towpath - ahhh!! The week was tougher than I...

Well, I've done week 2, completing run 3 yesterday evening, watching the lambs i...

Ginspired

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Start of Week 2...

Hi everyone.... A very dull looking morning today but it felt like the perfect running conditions for me. Week 2 Run 1 all done without any problems. I'm sure...

Hi everyone.... A very dull looking morning today but it felt like the perfect r...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 done in the pouring rain! ☔️☔️☔️

Who would have thought we could run 8 mins straight after 4 weeks?! Today I ‘ran’ with my headphones in and listened to music which made the time go quicker....

Who would have thought we could run 8 mins straight after 4 weeks?! Today I ‘ran...

Ripcurlrana71

•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 in the bag!

Can’t believe I managed to get this far! It was a real mental battle with myself ( no idea why) but got it done Only 5 more runs til graduation...eek!

Can’t believe I managed to get this far! It was a real mental battle with myself...

Queeny1969

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1

Been a bit lazy this week and today is my first run of the week which should have been Monday. Oops. Was not feeling it this morning if I am honest, was...

Been a bit lazy this week and today is my first run of the week which should hav...

gwrunner18

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3 completed

Just completed my W2R3. Feeling good so far. Running on treadmill at the moment because my knees hurt running outdoors especially on concrete. Planning...

Just completed my W2R3. Feeling good so far. Running on treadmill at the moment ...

Doporaj

•6 years ago

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Wk3R1 - Struggle

I struggled yesterday to do this - my body felt like I was dragging a ton of weight with me and My back & knees ached. I’ve been feeling rather tired and achy...

I struggled yesterday to do this - my body felt like I was dragging a ton of wei...

Runtofit

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

When to stretch?

Sorry if this is a dumb question but at what point during the podcast should we stretch as there aren't any instructions to stop after the 5 minute walk and...

Sorry if this is a dumb question but at what point during the podcast should we ...

oldwheezer69

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back to W3R1 after graduating...and then stopping!!!

2 years ago I completed the C25K, was very impressed with myself and actually called myself a runner...but then I stopped. ( Why is it so much easier to stop...

2 years ago I completed the C25K, was very impressed with myself and actually ca...

Fairydust99

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st run of week one completed

I tried this programme before but stopped because of shin splints. Decided to give it another go. It was good didnt feel to awful although I always look near...

I tried this programme before but stopped because of shin splints. Decided to gi...

Lisaann72red

•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 done. Found my mental strength.

Ok so this week i started to notice that alot of running is in your mind. Finding that focus and drive to keep moving even when your legs start to ache and...

Ok so this week i started to notice that alot of running is in your mind. Findin...

Running4Hope

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W6 completed

So relieved week 6 is finished. I wasn’t planning on going much further with the programme as I have picked up injuries at this stage before. I have extended...

So relieved week 6 is finished. I wasn’t planning on going much further with the...

JulesG1

Graduate•6 years ago

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This one is for Matt Campbell

We are on week 5 of the program. But on Sunday, we will do the normal session and after, do it again walking and running. We will cover 6K and stop at that. It...

We are on week 5 of the program. But on Sunday, we will do the normal session an...

Rumour

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

First day of Week 1

Just completed my first day of Couch to 5K! I am very pleased as to how I did; I thought I would be out of breath and too tired to complete it but I wasn’t!...

Just completed my first day of Couch to 5K! I am very pleased as to how I did; I...

Molpops

•6 years ago

6 Replies

So tired.

Got up and went running again this morning, same time as I have every day I’ve run so far. But now, four hours later, I’m feeling so tired. I feel as though I...

Got up and went running again this morning, same time as I have every day I’ve r...

Mezkate

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Pain in legs when going slower

Hi does anyone else suffer with pain in ankles/calves/knee and hips when going at a slower pace? I’ve hit a bit of a problem as up until today I’ve just ran a...

Hi does anyone else suffer with pain in ankles/calves/knee and hips when going a...

Vickim12

•6 years ago

2 Replies

W4 r1 exams and the jelly belly

So it’s been a few days since my last high speed shuffle post as I’ve had to concentrate on revision for business exams which I took yesterday. So after...

So it’s been a few days since my last high speed shuffle post as I’ve had to con...

Clarebear76

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Newbie here, checking in

I’m Katy, Had a car accident about 10 years ago & have a bad neck/shoulder that just won’t settle down 🙁 I’ve always been very slender but after I was given...

I’m Katy, Had a car accident about 10 years ago & have a bad neck/shoulder that...

ikaty-pie

•6 years ago

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W6R2 - Anyone else finding the shorter run times with breaks harder? Any Tips?

I've completed W6R1 (on Tuesday) and will be running W6R2 tonight. I'm finding the shorter time runs harder. Does anyone else find this? and does anyone have...

I've completed W6R1 (on Tuesday) and will be running W6R2 tonight. I'm finding t...

ECKelly

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

So tomorrow is the day

I did it, I ran 5k! 😁

1st run!

W6R3 😀

W6R3

W6 Run 3 Complete!

W4R1 done - knees up time!

Sweet drinks or water?

Hi I have just completed week one. I feel I am getting better with the breathing already :-).

Frustrated

Week 4 done 😃

Week 2 DONE!

Start of Week 2...

Week 5 Run 2 done in the pouring rain! ☔️☔️☔️

Week 8 run 1 in the bag!

W5R1

W2R3 completed

Wk3R1 - Struggle

When to stretch?

Back to W3R1 after graduating...and then stopping!!!

1st run of week one completed

Week 7 Run 3 done. Found my mental strength.

W6 completed

This one is for Matt Campbell

First day of Week 1

So tired.

Pain in legs when going slower

W4 r1 exams and the jelly belly

Newbie here, checking in

W6R2 - Anyone else finding the shorter run times with breaks harder? Any Tips?

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