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W3R1

That 3 minutes is a killer!! Did it without stopping - which I’m happy about, but 3 minutes is hard!! 🤣😂

That 3 minutes is a killer!! Did it without stopping - which I’m happy about, bu...

SharsX

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Hello....1st week, 1st post....eeek!

Just completed Wk 1, not sure I’d call it running...more of a hobble!

DebboJ

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Knee pain

Just repeated week 2 as I am experiencing knee pain. Will this get better? Will a decent pair of trainers help? Don’t really want to fork out if i’m Not going...

Just repeated week 2 as I am experiencing knee pain. Will this get better? Will ...

Suzisu

•5 years ago

7 Replies

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Week 2 complete!

Finished week 2 today. Was hard work and not as enjoyable as most of the other runs I've done but I think it has a lot to do with being exhausted by work and...

Finished week 2 today. Was hard work and not as enjoyable as most of the other r...

TheTrainingTeacher

•5 years ago

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When did you notice body changes ?? 🧐

Inpatient post..... I’m only on W3 R3 ( tomorrow) but I’m intrigued .. nosey , as to when anyone could see a difference in their body ie. tone , muscle...

Inpatient post..... I’m only on W3 R3 ( tomorrow) but I’m intrigued .. nosey , a...

Darcyduck

•5 years ago

48 Replies

Mental health

This time a year ago, I’d go into a gym and have a panic attack. This time I cried, but didn’t have one. Got on with my run and felt great 😁❤️

This time a year ago, I’d go into a gym and have a panic attack. This time I cri...

Absrhia

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

W3 completed

Today I completed week 3. Found it easier than at the beginning of the week. Had gait analysis done yesterday and bought the right trainers. The shop were...

Today I completed week 3. Found it easier than at the beginning of the week. Had...

Lesley2606

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Running Trainers

Hi all, Ive just completed W3, R3 and I'm getting really bad shin splints. Can anyone recommend a good pair of running trainers?

Hi all, Ive just completed W3, R3 and I'm getting really bad shin splints. Can ...

GreenGirl89

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Week7

On my third 25 minute run. So proud of myself... who’d have thought all those weeks ago I’d be able to run 25 mins and enjoy it? F***king buzzing

On my third 25 minute run. So proud of myself... who’d have thought all those we...

Absrhia

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Easier or harder?

Hi all. Just finished week 1. Does it get easier or harder the further you go? I’m really enjoying it so far but my legs are like jelly and my muscles ache 🤪

Hi all. Just finished week 1. Does it get easier or harder the further you go? I...

ToucheTurtle

•5 years ago

38 Replies

Running in a winter wonderland.

Ok... not quite... but as the UNMs set out on a little run this afternoon a few snowflakes did descend upon us. My shorts and t-shirt self did look at the...

Ok... not quite... but as the UNMs set out on a little run this afternoon a few ...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•5 years ago

21 Replies

Strava vs Nike run club

Could you give me the positives and negatives of each please. Also which do you all prefer. Happy running all 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Could you give me the positives and negatives of each please. Also which do you ...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3 in the bag 🙌

25 min run done💥 feeling good after a hectic day. Who else prefers evening runs? I find l need the endorphins and l sleep better 😊 happy running

25 min run done💥 feeling good after a hectic day. Who else prefers evening runs...

MissLBD

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Park Runs

Hi, hope everyone is achieving what they want at the moment! Just wondered if anyone had done the Bury St Edmunds Park Run at Nowton Park, or failing that if...

Hi, hope everyone is achieving what they want at the moment! Just wondered if a...

Pearljamrob

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Week 1 - Run 3 ✅

Well well well... week 1 completed. Looking forward to week 2! This could actually be quite interesting!

Well well well... week 1 completed. Looking forward to week 2! This could actual...

JG94

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Still at it! W3:R3

Still going strong! Completed week 3 tonight and really enjoying it 👏🏼 here’s to week 4.... however does anyone have tips for running in the cold 🥶

Still going strong! Completed week 3 tonight and really enjoying it 👏🏼 here’s ...

Lilgwood

•5 years ago

7 Replies

No running

There will be no running updates today. I caught a nasty stomach bug the other night and was up all night puking. It would be extremely unwise of me to try to...

There will be no running updates today. I caught a nasty stomach bug the other n...

BirdyRose

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Its a sign! Wk8R3 next

My husband died just over two years ago. I was looking at runs on 'map my run' app near me, I clicked and found they had been run by my husband. Awwww I...

My husband died just over two years ago. I was looking at runs on 'map my run' ...

bizteach

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Starting to feel the benefits 😃

Wk 2 completed 😃 looking forward to wk 3 , need to invest in a better pair of trainers got shin splints 😩

Wk 2 completed 😃 looking forward to wk 3 , need to invest in a better pair of t...

Tanyah75

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

W7 beckons

Pleased to complete W6 now looking forward to longer runs. Amazed, manage to average 5.5mph on W6R3 but not sure if this is a passable pace..do the next few...

Pleased to complete W6 now looking forward to longer runs. Amazed, manage to ave...

SalukiX

•5 years ago

6 Replies

W2 R1

Yes we did it tonight I'm starting to enjoy it and challenging myself as well as getting fitter what a brilliant app, love it :)

Yes we did it tonight I'm starting to enjoy it and challenging myself as well as...

Kevcat1

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Bad socks !

Went out in the rain again ! Run was ok , bit wet . But then i got a blister as i was not wearing sports socks . Lesson learnt ...ouch ! So will repeat W7R3...

Went out in the rain again ! Run was ok , bit wet . But then i got a blister as...

51firstrun

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Things I have learnt about running

If you go running at night: You set off security lights You see the same tesco delivery driver time and time again You see beautiful stars You start off...

If you go running at night: You set off security lights You see the same tesco ...

Rarag

•5 years ago

17 Replies

W4R1 ... freezing 🥶

Just got back from W4R1 ..went ok actually, surprised myself. I got a 2nd lease of life for the 2nd half which felt great. I think my biggest challenge was...

Just got back from W4R1 ..went ok actually, surprised myself. I got a 2nd lease ...

Time_to_run

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

A change in attitude

Last night I completed week 2s final run. Each of my six runs so far have involved sculking out the house at around 8.30pm in the dark, armed with fluorescent...

Last night I completed week 2s final run. Each of my six runs so far have involv...

Rarag

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Week 1 Done

Just finished W1R3 and actually enjoyed it despite bitingly cold wind and never having enjoyed running before. I even inspired my wife to join me on the runs 2...

Just finished W1R3 and actually enjoyed it despite bitingly cold wind and never ...

timlesvagues

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Newbie calling...

Week one two runs in... God its tough my legs are like lead and I thought I was pretty fit. Who knew self propulsion was so hard?? I'm a long way from being as...

Week one two runs in... God its tough my legs are like lead and I thought I was ...

Floyjoy

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Wk 4 run 3

I’ve just finished week 4. I’m really proud of myself as I never progressed this far when I attempted C25K in July!! Never believed I could jog 5 minutes...

I’ve just finished week 4. I’m really proud of myself as I never progressed thi...

Cloud10

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Aaarggh!

Wasn't feeling it today. My 6th form daughter wanted picking up just before I was planning on going out giving me an extra reason not to go (nobody except you...

Wasn't feeling it today. My 6th form daughter wanted picking up just before I wa...

NetballKitty

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

About to embark on Week 5!!

So, the big push starts tomorrow - W5R1, but the push to W5 R2 looks big! Looooong runs!

So, the big push starts tomorrow - W5R1, but the push to W5 R2 looks big! Looooo...

Joster

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

W3R1

Hello....1st week, 1st post....eeek!

Knee pain

Week 2 complete!

When did you notice body changes ?? 🧐

Mental health

W3 completed

Running Trainers

Week7

Easier or harder?

Running in a winter wonderland.

Strava vs Nike run club

W6R3 in the bag 🙌

Park Runs

Week 1 - Run 3 ✅

Still at it! W3:R3

No running

Its a sign! Wk8R3 next

Starting to feel the benefits 😃

W7 beckons

W2 R1

Bad socks !

Things I have learnt about running

W4R1 ... freezing 🥶

A change in attitude

Week 1 Done

Newbie calling...

Wk 4 run 3

Aaarggh!

About to embark on Week 5!!

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