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1st 5k Road Run

I completed the couch to 5k programme a few months ago but have only ever 'ran' on a treadmill because the thought of a road run scared the hell out of me....

I completed the couch to 5k programme a few months ago but have only ever 'ran' ...

Flabby_runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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WEEK 9 Done Hooray.

I did it. Week 9 Run 3 DONE I cannot believe that I ran for 30 minutes and completed the C25k. It was the perfect morning for week 9 run 3. Beautiful sunshine...

I did it. Week 9 Run 3 DONE I cannot believe that I ran for 30 minutes and compl...

AineB2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Painful calves

Hi I have got painful knots in my calves and don’t know if I should still run on them if it will make them worse, Also last year I pulled one of my calves...

Hi I have got painful knots in my calves and don’t know if I should still run on...

Haircultureend

•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Pushed for a little longer this morning, was hoping to make 5k but knee still hurting 🙄

Pushed for a little longer this morning, was hoping to make 5k but knee still hu...

Deanm77

•4 years ago

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Week 1

Week 1 Day 1 complete.! I feel GREAT

KimSkinner22

•4 years ago

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Too many rest days?

So, I completed the 5k trainer a few weeks ago, and now I’m working on the 10K trainer. I’ve been running 3 days a week, like I always have, but now that I’m...

So, I completed the 5k trainer a few weeks ago, and now I’m working on the 10K t...

JustKeepRunning2000

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Feeling good

Day 1 week 1 complete! Feel so good after not running for about 8 years. You’ve got to start somewhere 😃

Day 1 week 1 complete! Feel so good after not running for about 8 years. You’ve ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Stretching

Hi all, I’ve not been stretching but can see everyone is talking about it and perhaps I should be 🤨 Where can I find information about what stretching to do?...

Hi all, I’ve not been stretching but can see everyone is talking about it and pe...

scooberella

•4 years ago

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Rest days...?

Hi everyone ! Just a question it says 3 runs a week and 1 rest day in between but that's more than 3 a week isn't it ? Just finished week 1and I've done 4 🤣...

Hi everyone ! Just a question it says 3 runs a week and 1 rest day in between bu...

Lionsvmr

•4 years ago

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?

Has anyone run on consecutive days? Im really eager to run again tomorrow but i ran today, will i regret it if i do? Ta

Has anyone run on consecutive days? Im really eager to run again tomorrow but i ...

Amethyst27

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Running shoes?

I completed week 1, run 2 today and bloody hell it was hard (a little easier than run 1) but I did it!! Just looking for some advice on running shoes - I am...

I completed week 1, run 2 today and bloody hell it was hard (a little easier tha...

MWattsit

•4 years ago

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On the edge of completion

Eight weeks ago I would never have believed I could do it. Now I’m just three runs away from finishing Week 9. I have done it keeping to the run times and not...

Eight weeks ago I would never have believed I could do it. Now I’m just three ru...

Blackrunner

•4 years ago

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Progress 🎉🏃🏼‍♀️

Haven’t posted on here since week one which was a long time ago. I am now on week 5 run two! I struggled with week 4 as I found it quite a jump but today’s run...

Haven’t posted on here since week one which was a long time ago. I am now on wee...

OliviaS23

•4 years ago

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New to this!

Hi all, am starting my challenge tomorrow evening. I am also going to start eating healthier tomorrow. I am overweight, and seem to have no willpower. I am...

Hi all, am starting my challenge tomorrow evening. I am also going to start eat...

Newbie76

•4 years ago

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Shoes

Just started week 7, so it’s just running a lot now. Quite amazed I have got this far as I was a very reluctant runner, never really enjoyed sport or physical...

Just started week 7, so it’s just running a lot now. Quite amazed I have got thi...

shuffleshuffle

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Almost W4R3 and any advice for week5?

Nursing a bump on my knee after a fall! As I was in the final 3 minute run is it best to repeat that run or move to week 5 after resting the knee? I feel...

Nursing a bump on my knee after a fall! As I was in the final 3 minute run is it...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R2- now that was a surprise

Yessssss I completed today's run and I am so pleased with my recovery rate between the runs, although the runs were a challenge. 😝😝 Hope you are all staying...

Yessssss I completed today's run and I am so pleased with my recovery rate betwe...

Shwood

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 run 3 feeling frustrated at myself

Hey guys first post here, managed week 5 run 3 and was so pleased and amazed that I ran for 20 mins no stopping! But today went for week 6 run 3 and after...

Hey guys first post here, managed week 5 run 3 and was so pleased and amazed tha...

MollZy10

•4 years ago

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W1 R1

We did it! The better half (Cathtay) and I just completed our first run. I feel great, feel like I could do it all over again 💪🏻😁🏃🏻‍♂️

We did it! The better half (Cathtay) and I just completed our first run. I feel ...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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Poo

How come every time I go for a run I want to evacuate my Bowels ( to put it politely !)

How come every time I go for a run I want to evacuate my Bowels ( to put it poli...

Raisintoast75

•4 years ago

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Blooming brilliant

W3R2: Just loving it at the minute! On a real running high! Can't believe I'm saying that! Blooming love and I really want to go again tomorrow even though I...

W3R2: Just loving it at the minute! On a real running high! Can't believe I'm sa...

Dee_N

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 (Round 1)

Well not sure what went on there but this run defeated me. My lungs were on fire and I only managed 21 minutes out of the 25. Was it because I changed my...

Well not sure what went on there but this run defeated me. My lungs were on fire...

CobbleRunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ouch

Have been running every week day since lockdown probably about 5 k. By the river which 8 weeks ago was so flooded. Tripped on Friday and smashed my nose/ knee....

Have been running every week day since lockdown probably about 5 k. By the river...

jot1812

•4 years ago

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Ouch!

I graduated in October and have been running 2 or 3 times a week since. I’ve not run more than 5k and I don’t really want to take it any further. 3 weeks ago I...

I graduated in October and have been running 2 or 3 times a week since. I’ve not...

Sfb061

Graduate•4 years ago

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Becoming a family Affair

A few weeks after i started c25k my wife mrs fattofit50 decided to start too and although she has taken slightly longer due to a minor operation has persevered...

A few weeks after i started c25k my wife mrs fattofit50 decided to start too and...

Fitat501970

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1

Hi all, I did my second run today ( more of a slow jog really). I cannot for a minute imagine how I will progress to week 2! I am quite overweight so eating...

Hi all, I did my second run today ( more of a slow jog really). I cannot for a m...

millsy20

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Week 1 complete

Feels good to have completed week one. Looking forward to starting week 2 on Tuesday.

Feels good to have completed week one. Looking forward to starting week 2 on Tue...

SchnauzerMini

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Newbie!

Hello everyone, I did my W1R2 today, with the podcast, and just found this amazing online community! Going well so far, but I was wondering if you have tips to...

Hello everyone, I did my W1R2 today, with the podcast, and just found this amazi...

Pezzie81

•4 years ago

6 Replies

WEEK 7 COMPLETE!🥳🥳

Absolutely buzzing and so proud of myself!! Never ever did I think I would enjoy running but this app has converted me!! It’s what I look forward to most...

Absolutely buzzing and so proud of myself!! Never ever did I think I would enjoy...

__fattofit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run map

Hi I've just completed my first run can anyone tell me can you look at your run anywhere in this app? Thankyou

Hi I've just completed my first run can anyone tell me can you look at your run ...

2914

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

1st 5k Road Run

WEEK 9 Done Hooray.

Painful calves

Week 8 run 1

Week 1

Too many rest days?

Feeling good

Stretching

Rest days...?

?

Running shoes?

On the edge of completion

Progress 🎉🏃🏼‍♀️

New to this!

Shoes

Almost W4R3 and any advice for week5?

W5R2- now that was a surprise

Week 6 run 3 feeling frustrated at myself

W1 R1

Poo

Blooming brilliant

Week 7 Run 3 (Round 1)

Ouch

Ouch!

Becoming a family Affair

Week 1

Week 1 complete

Newbie!

WEEK 7 COMPLETE!🥳🥳

Run map

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