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High BMI at risk of diabetes. New plan

After ready some of the amazingly supportive responses I now have a plan to eventually run 5K. I'm not officially obese but my BMI is really high and...

After ready some of the amazingly supportive responses I now have a plan to even...

Siobhan6

•3 years ago

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Week 7 R1 . . . I took it outside!

First run off the treadmill. It took a bit of organising (was meant to go yesterday but couldn't find my waist-band-phone-holder thingy so I cracked the sh!ts...

First run off the treadmill. It took a bit of organising (was meant to go yester...

JoeyCoops

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Interesting observation

An interesting observation today. After a three-day break from running whilst I was away on a jiving weekend I returned to the gym this morning, but in my...

An interesting observation today. After a three-day break from running whilst I ...

Over60sRunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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COMMITMENT!!

COMMITMENT! Is doing the thing you said you do, long after the mood you said it in, has left you. Peace

COMMITMENT! Is doing the thing you said you do, long after the mood you said it ...

Teejay113

Graduate•3 years ago

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App stopped mid run, so don’t know how long I ran for

So disappointed…. was doing wk 7 run 2 this evrning, and the app stopped 19 mins in (warm up included in this), but I didn’t realise at the time so kept...

So disappointed…. was doing wk 7 run 2 this evrning, and the app stopped 19 min...

Lolacapola

•3 years ago

3 Replies

New to running and overweight

I would love to start the Couch to 5k but I am obese and have never run. Am I being silly even thinking about it ? Has anyone else been in the same situation...

I would love to start the Couch to 5k but I am obese and have never run. Am I b...

Blanche29

•3 years ago

19 Replies

First setback...W7R1

Hi Couch to 5K community...this is my first post after having followed the group for quite some time. This is an incredibly helpful community, thanks everyone...

Hi Couch to 5K community...this is my first post after having followed the group...

NESTR

Graduate•3 years ago

8 Replies

Babyboy12

Hello my name tina and found last week that I have spondylolisthesis on my neck and lower back I would like to know if anyone else is got this and how you...

Hello my name tina and found last week that I have spondylolisthesis on my neck ...

Babyboy12

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Week one done! But missed 3 days of running

Hi I’ve finished week one and started week 2 on Friday which I finished!! My problem is that I had to go away for 3 days and wasn’t able to run. I’m slightly...

Hi I’ve finished week one and started week 2 on Friday which I finished!! My pro...

Pymander10

Graduate•3 years ago

6 Replies

W9R2 DONE!!!

Feeling good and strong.

Teejay113

Graduate•3 years ago

9 Replies

Week 6 Run 1 Coming Up!

Hi everyone. This is my first post, I think! I attempted this at the beginning of the year but kind of aborted the mission due to the heat. I work in Saudi...

Hi everyone. This is my first post, I think! I attempted this at the beginning o...

Johnny6162

•3 years ago

6 Replies

W3D2 - mixed success

Hello it's me, the person who broke her foot a year ago and has recently been given permission from her doctor to start running again (See previous posts for...

Hello it's me, the person who broke her foot a year ago and has recently been gi...

RainRunner33

•3 years ago

1 Reply

W1 D1

I’ve not run since school and today I took the first steps to running 5k and having something I can do to shut my brain up. Intrusive thoughts are at an all...

I’ve not run since school and today I took the first steps to running 5k and hav...

couchtorecovery

•3 years ago

17 Replies

W6 R1 done 🎉😊

I was expecting over 20min run but to my surprise it was divided in 3 blocks. It went well. Enjoyed it! Weather is changing and to be honest not sure what to...

I was expecting over 20min run but to my surprise it was divided in 3 blocks. I...

pe_stopa

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Beginning Again at W1 D1

I've tried c25k before a few years ago but then chose cycling over running. I have now chosen to do a fundraising event for charity so I'm starting back at...

I've tried c25k before a few years ago but then chose cycling over running. I h...

Trackiebottoms

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Wk8 Run3 complete and a first

Good Evening everyone!! I don't post on here often, but that's not to say I don't log on. I love reading all your stories, you all give me so much inspiration....

Good Evening everyone!! I don't post on here often, but that's not to say I don'...

Shelovesrugby1

Graduate•3 years ago

5 Replies

W9R2 NOT DONE!!

Was feeling a little down 😔 It's funny how your dog knows how your feeling.

Teejay113

Graduate•3 years ago

3 Replies

Hello

Very happy to join you all.

0xygenhydrogen64

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Wk 8 R 2

Its getting darker in the mornings so I tried out a bit of a road/path run mainly for the lights but also to try and keep my feet dry, although I did do a lap...

Its getting darker in the mornings so I tried out a bit of a road/path run mainl...

Poppdog

Graduate•3 years ago

2 Replies

Graduated

completed week 9 run 3 on Sat. At 60 with COPD it actually feels amazing to have graduated I'm just hoping it starts to feel abit easier, I was gutted when I...

completed week 9 run 3 on Sat. At 60 with COPD it actually feels amazing to have...

Reb1313

Graduate•3 years ago

17 Replies

Knee Pain

Hi, I started Cto5k the first week was ok I did without any pain. But the start of the second week after the run I had really bad knee pain particularly on my...

Hi, I started Cto5k the first week was ok I did without any pain. But the start ...

North69

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Week 1 Anyone else doing it?

Week 1 New Challenge. Anyone else also just begun?

Pamina75

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Ups & Downs and not being too hard on myself! Wk4 run 1 navigated. How is everyone else doing?

Along side C25k I have been trying to shift a few pounds by watching what I eat and trying to stick to 1900 to 2000 calories a day approx. 5 weeks in and I...

Along side C25k I have been trying to shift a few pounds by watching what I eat ...

RichRunsSlowly

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Week 6, Run 3 should I repeat?

I did run three of week 6 a couple of days ago. As I got to the half way point I was stopped by a walker asking for directions and ended up standing still for...

I did run three of week 6 a couple of days ago. As I got to the half way point I...

YorkshireTeaDrinker

•3 years ago

4 Replies

W9R1- second attempt

After having to borrow my first attempt at W9R1 because my legs just gave up on me after 23 minutes (hard day at work I think) I went back to it after a days...

After having to borrow my first attempt at W9R1 because my legs just gave up on ...

BrazilianPotato

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Walking not running

Does anyone use Cto5K as a walking programme? I have been advised not to run due to arthritis in knees and hip. Thanks - advice appreciated.

Does anyone use Cto5K as a walking programme? I have been advised not to run due...

L4LJCB

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Tips for succeeding in week 5

Hi I’ve just completed week 4 and definitely feeling the gradual improvements in my fitness but week 5 is scaring the bejeezus out of me! It seems to ramp up...

Hi I’ve just completed week 4 and definitely feeling the gradual improvements in...

Yumyummaltese

•3 years ago

52 Replies

W6R3 . . . wait, did I just run 25 minutes????

Hi there Runsters, I got a bit teary at the end when Laura said "you're officially a runner now" or words to that effect. But my face was so sweaty it was hard...

Hi there Runsters, I got a bit teary at the end when Laura said "you're official...

JoeyCoops

•3 years ago

28 Replies

Advice

I signed up to do Liverpool rock and roll 5k after completing the programme in April. Was feeling confident and excited to be running. I was just about...

I signed up to do Liverpool rock and roll 5k after completing the programme in A...

Golf2106

Graduate•3 years ago

12 Replies

No more walking 😀

Week 6 run 2 complete and no more walking from here on, which I'm delighted about (never thought I'd say that!) This mooring's run was awesome - out at dawn on...

Week 6 run 2 complete and no more walking from here on, which I'm delighted abou...

RunDone

Graduate•3 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2021

High BMI at risk of diabetes. New plan

Week 7 R1 . . . I took it outside!

Interesting observation

COMMITMENT!!

App stopped mid run, so don’t know how long I ran for

New to running and overweight

First setback...W7R1

Babyboy12

Week one done! But missed 3 days of running

W9R2 DONE!!!

Week 6 Run 1 Coming Up!

W3D2 - mixed success

W1 D1

W6 R1 done 🎉😊

Beginning Again at W1 D1

Wk8 Run3 complete and a first

W9R2 NOT DONE!!

Hello

Wk 8 R 2

Graduated

Knee Pain

Week 1 Anyone else doing it?

Ups & Downs and not being too hard on myself! Wk4 run 1 navigated. How is everyone else doing?

Week 6, Run 3 should I repeat?

W9R1- second attempt

Walking not running

Tips for succeeding in week 5

W6R3 . . . wait, did I just run 25 minutes????

Advice

No more walking 😀

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