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Weight loss

Did anyone loose weight whilst doing this please

Georgearchie01

•4 years ago

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Starting from scratch again...

I completed the C25k last summer and then fell back into my old habits of sitting on the couch and drinking too much wine... But over Christmas I entered a 10k...

I completed the C25k last summer and then fell back into my old habits of sittin...

55andrunning

•4 years ago

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Week 4

Hi I’m new to this forum and am currently on week 4 C25K. I have attempted the programme before but have only ever got as far as week 7. I am determined to do...

Hi I’m new to this forum and am currently on week 4 C25K. I have attempted the p...

Ninnernell

Graduate•4 years ago

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Jogging great gran.

I am a female ages 73 with atrial fibrillation. I used to run up to 40 miles a week but 6 years ago I had a cardiac incident while doing a 10k run and since...

I am a female ages 73 with atrial fibrillation. I used to run up to 40 miles a ...

lenthall4

•4 years ago

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Anyone just done wk3run1?

Did it! Very very very slow jog. Feeling wiped. You?

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Knee Pain

I managed to get to WkR3 before struggling with sore knees, after reading some posts I booked a gait analysis with my local running shop, on the positive side...

I managed to get to WkR3 before struggling with sore knees, after reading some p...

Scrappy_Dog

•4 years ago

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Week 7

Into week 7 it’s going ok some nights harder than others I found personally that continuing to run though you rest period in your session it help later when...

Into week 7 it’s going ok some nights harder than others I found personally that...

Steve1966

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Fit

Managed to pull my neck so running at the moment is on hold 😔

Pepper2019_

•4 years ago

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Finney123

W4r3 completed feeling good. I am encouraged by what I have done so far. This plan really works who ever had the idea for it thank you. Looking forward to w5...

W4r3 completed feeling good. I am encouraged by what I have done so far. This ...

finney123

•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K Graduate

Last Monday I had finish the cough to 5K, after graduated now it was a wonderful experience and really made a different to my running style. I recommended for...

Last Monday I had finish the cough to 5K, after graduated now it was a wonderfu...

Kenawey88

Graduate•4 years ago

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Help needed

1. Anyone have advice on dietary items that will improve things? I usually cook from scratch, and am reasonably competent 2. Are there any videos on running...

1. Anyone have advice on dietary items that will improve things? I usually cook ...

Woody_53

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 2 feeling good

After my high of run 1 week 4 I didn't think I could feel better but I checked my time and I am now running a minute faster than 2 weeks ago so did some...

After my high of run 1 week 4 I didn't think I could feel better but I checked m...

Roxy71

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R3 - 6am? There is no 6am.

Running can be such a mental game sometimes - I really was dreading getting up early this morning to get out there, totally psyched myself up last night about...

Running can be such a mental game sometimes - I really was dreading getting up e...

MrWomble

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3

I was pleasantly surprised about my first run of week three . I am feeling like my stamina is increasing

I was pleasantly surprised about my first run of week three . I am feeling like ...

lizzie09

•4 years ago

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Consolidation disrupted by illness

I graduated in NOVEMBER last year and was consolidating nicely, running twice a week including the weekly park run. But on New Years Day I got the lurgy....

I graduated in NOVEMBER last year and was consolidating nicely, running twice a ...

Shake-and-run

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 done!

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4493693046 Oh well... i'm done with last run. It's been an interesting and challenging 9 weeks. I had a massive...

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4493693046 Oh well... i'm done with l...

Danyl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Another "practice" ;-)

Week four, session two and, whilst better, still couldn't quite manage the five minute runs. I'll see how things are on Saturday before deciding whether to...

Week four, session two and, whilst better, still couldn't quite manage the five ...

Woody_53

Graduate•4 years ago

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I have done it!!!!

Omg I just cant believe it! I'm so proud of myself its unreal.

Raggnerdrac

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hurting knees

Morning ! I have one more run left in week 2 but this morning my knees are really hurting.. it's a rest day today but just wondered if I should be stretching,...

Morning ! I have one more run left in week 2 but this morning my knees are reall...

Treeze

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 completed (again!)

Hi all, I have done couch to 5k at least 4 times and once get to the last run of week 9 I think to myself ‘I can run for 30 minutes’ then I seem to just stop!...

Hi all, I have done couch to 5k at least 4 times and once get to the last run of...

SimplyRedFrank

•4 years ago

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Run 1 week9

Run 1 week 9 this morning nearly their bring it on

Staminabuild7

•4 years ago

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Advice wanted - Safe use of treadmill

Just started the programme and managed to jar/twist/strain something in my neck during run 2. Been lying down popping painkillers and vomiting with a stinking...

Just started the programme and managed to jar/twist/strain something in my neck...

Heldy10

•4 years ago

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First week first run🙈

So the hubby and have decided to start couch to 5k to get us out of the house and exercising a bit. Have to admit I struggled after the 4th interval but kept...

So the hubby and have decided to start couch to 5k to get us out of the house an...

Ruby1650

•4 years ago

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Wk5 5-8-20?! How is that possible/logical?

Wk5 Run 1 fine. Run 2 struggled with the 2nd 8 minutes but did it! However, just can’t see me making it to 20mins in Run 3, nor do I understand the almighty...

Wk5 Run 1 fine. Run 2 struggled with the 2nd 8 minutes but did it! However, just...

Exerciser

•4 years ago

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Week 5 - great first run of this week.

I took run kit to work today. I usually walk each way (nearly two miles) but today I ran home, leaving a bag of clothes at work. I did some detours to get the...

I took run kit to work today. I usually walk each way (nearly two miles) but tod...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Days 1 and 2 done!

So I've not ran since primary school! I've struggled with joint problems since 10years old, mainly my knees. I'm pleasantly surprised that my knees have coped...

So I've not ran since primary school! I've struggled with joint problems since 1...

RedSloth92

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Getting fitter

started last year then went on hols and lost motivation. started again now and coming to end week 3. not sure if going to fast as on treadmill and running at...

started last year then went on hols and lost motivation. started again now and c...

Fitat501970

Graduate•4 years ago

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That’s week 2 in the bag!!

Lovely friendly group. Makes it so much easier to do this knowing that you’re not alone. My knee is still ok with the knee support. I have three running buds...

Lovely friendly group. Makes it so much easier to do this knowing that you’re no...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

And at night

A walk at night the lights are so pretty, going for a proper gentle run on Friday

A walk at night the lights are so pretty, going for a proper gentle run on Frida...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2

Really enjoyed that today and felt I could have done a little more. I'm not rushing myself though. I'm taking my time so I don't stumble before I'm fully back...

Really enjoyed that today and felt I could have done a little more. I'm not rush...

Hidden

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Weight loss

Starting from scratch again...

Week 4

Jogging great gran.

Anyone just done wk3run1?

Knee Pain

Week 7

Fit

Finney123

Couch to 5K Graduate

Help needed

Week 4 run 2 feeling good

W2R3 - 6am? There is no 6am.

Week 3

Consolidation disrupted by illness

Week 9 run 3 done!

Another "practice" ;-)

I have done it!!!!

Hurting knees

Week 9 run 3 completed (again!)

Run 1 week9

Advice wanted - Safe use of treadmill

First week first run🙈

Wk5 5-8-20?! How is that possible/logical?

Week 5 - great first run of this week.

Days 1 and 2 done!

Getting fitter

That’s week 2 in the bag!!

And at night

W1R2

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