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First day done x

Good morning. First day doing the couch to 5k. Whilst doing my first run I couldn't help thinking of quitting, I hate the feeling of being stiff, tired and...

Good morning. First day doing the couch to 5k. Whilst doing my first run I could...

Sammie_A

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Still going

Just completed week 3 of C25K for the second time 🎉 really chuffed as hadn't run for 8 months. Feels good to be running (albeit slowly 🙈) again 😁

Just completed week 3 of C25K for the second time 🎉 really chuffed as hadn't ru...

Running-nana

Graduate•2 years ago

6 Replies

Interval training for beginners

Hi, I’ve been running a couple of years on and off. Usually I do 5k, more recently 6k and one 7k. However I would love to do interval running on the treadmill,...

Hi, I’ve been running a couple of years on and off. Usually I do 5k, more recent...

Bridget12345

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 2 run 3 complete

That run seemed easier than the previous one. Not sure I’m ready for the 3 minutes that are part of the next run. I’m gonna trust in the C25k though and do it....

That run seemed easier than the previous one. Not sure I’m ready for the 3 minut...

Zion1995

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Diabetes, weight loss.

Hi guys and gals, I’ve recently started c25k after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I was 16st (100kg) when I started, at the moment I’m 14st 10lb. Today...

Hi guys and gals, I’ve recently started c25k after being diagnosed with type 2 d...

Steveoz

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Week 7

Boy I’m finding this week hard. Run two today, TOUGH and in my defence it was blowing a gale across the exposed fields in Suffolk (running whilst on hols ✔️)...

Boy I’m finding this week hard. Run two today, TOUGH and in my defence it was b...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•2 years ago

14 Replies

W9r2 complete

Doctors this morning quick mot and weight check and I'm great but my weight remains static it hasn't moved it all. Really demoralising as I've worked so hard...

Doctors this morning quick mot and weight check and I'm great but my weight rema...

80svibe

•2 years ago

17 Replies

🥵 That was tough!

Run 2 of week 8 was haaaaaaard!!! Supposed to have done it yesterday but lost my mojo somewhere. Done though and on to run 3 on Saturday 👊🏼💥

Run 2 of week 8 was haaaaaaard!!! Supposed to have done it yesterday but lost my...

Palmy1

•2 years ago

9 Replies

I did it

Chuffed I graduated today, I have enjoyed it never did I think I would be able to run 30 minutes but I have whoop whoop

Chuffed I graduated today, I have enjoyed it never did I think I would be able t...

Lynz51

Graduate•2 years ago

21 Replies

Admin post: Site updates have been causing glitches!

Hi, I've seen a couple of questions about this. HealthUnlocked are currently working on an update to our profile pages (see image for an example of what...

Hi, I've seen a couple of questions about this. HealthUnlocked are currently wor...

roseabi

•2 years ago

4 Replies

I did it!!

I am buzzing I’ve done it, started this journey because I want to run a 10 k in memory of my son that is part one done. I will carry on for a few weeks running...

I am buzzing I’ve done it, started this journey because I want to run a 10 k in ...

Lynz51

Graduate•2 years ago

7 Replies

Day 2 of Week 2…Still smiling!

I enjoyed my run today. I really needed it as the wind woke me several times last night and I was feeling groggy this morning but the run has woken me up and I...

I enjoyed my run today. I really needed it as the wind woke me several times las...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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C25K Week 1 Run 2

Well this is what 6.30am looks like! A very cold dreich day here 🥶 However despite that for some bizarre reason ( insanity cannot be ruled out ) I enjoyed it...

Well this is what 6.30am looks like! A very cold dreich day here 🥶 However des...

FrankyC

Graduate•2 years ago

8 Replies

When do I buy ‘proper’ shoes?

Do I need to? I have what are called ‘fashion’ running shoes by real runners :p. But I chose them last July when I needed comfortable walking shoes after a...

Do I need to? I have what are called ‘fashion’ running shoes by real runners :p...

WhaleSongC

Graduate•2 years ago

10 Replies

W4 R3 - what a shonky run

Just got back from my weirdest run. It wasn’t that I didn’t enjoy it but I managed to try a disastrous new route and ended up on a path that was narrower than...

Just got back from my weirdest run. It wasn’t that I didn’t enjoy it but I manag...

Vespina

Graduate•2 years ago

28 Replies

Where to now?

So I have finally completed c25k and I’m so proud! Want to keep it up just not sure what to do? Do I increase by 2 mins after each 3 runs or is there an app I...

So I have finally completed c25k and I’m so proud! Want to keep it up just not s...

Jenny1974

Graduate•2 years ago

8 Replies

Back where I was.

Hi all. At last completed week 5 run 1. Back where I was when I had my tumble. Felt good to pass that point.

Hi all. At last completed week 5 run 1. Back where I was when I had my tumble. F...

Bluestreek

Graduate•2 years ago

6 Replies

Yippee! For the second time..

All done! Week 9 Run 3 sorted, I’m so pleased! I started C25K again in January after not being able to run for much of last year. Rather unusually, I was...

All done! Week 9 Run 3 sorted, I’m so pleased! I started C25K again in January ...

Oldgirlruns

Graduate•2 years ago

44 Replies

W2R1(Zombies): Mud, Heel Lifts, And Runner Families

Re-doing my C25k journey, but the Zombie, Run way (Smartphone App: ZR5K). So got out there this morning, choosing a different route than my usual...

Re-doing my C25k journey, but the Zombie, Run way (Smartphone App: ZR5K). So got...

CBDB

Graduate•2 years ago

22 Replies

Running niggles and general woes

I haven't posted on here for ages but still enjoy reading posts about other runners achievements,particularly those just setting out on this programme....

I haven't posted on here for ages but still enjoy reading posts about other runn...

Pete1w

Graduate•2 years ago

11 Replies

What stopped me from continuing...so disappointed with myself...yikes!

I am just fearful and dream about completing this course. I went for two weeks and then abruptly stopped. Why I don't get it. Thoughts? Thanks, North

I am just fearful and dream about completing this course. I went for two weeks ...

Hijera

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Help needed

I am half way through and on the 3 x 5 minute runs. I seem to get a problem with my calf muscle in my right leg. I can feel it getting tighter at the bottom...

I am half way through and on the 3 x 5 minute runs. I seem to get a problem wi...

Shoal

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Help needed to prolong my hobby

Hi guys. I'm looking for some encouragement. I took part in a 5k fun run for charity about a month ago & thoroughly enjoyed it, and did a time of 27.27 which...

Hi guys. I'm looking for some encouragement. I took part in a 5k fun run for c...

Runningbackwards

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Wk9r1

I did my first run after a few days off. I took on board all the advice of doing other exercise on my rest days and I've done lot of walking . I am working on...

I did my first run after a few days off. I took on board all the advice of doin...

80svibe

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Mix it up a bit

Today was start of week seven. I have day off work do I thought to myself why not mix it up a bit. I ran at lunchtime, a route I haven’t done in a long while...

Today was start of week seven. I have day off work do I thought to myself why no...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•2 years ago

5 Replies

Avoiding Dairy is so easy nowadays.

I started writing @CBDB a reply & then I recalled how many people have mentioned that dairy is exacerbating their conditions, gout, asthma, eczema & so on. I...

I started writing @CBDB a reply & then I recalled how many people have mentione...

hells_bells2207

Graduate•2 years ago

34 Replies

MP3 glitch

So today was interesting. I started week 2 run 1 and whilst running up a slight hill I’m thinking I’ve not heard Laura kick in yet? I started to get a bit...

So today was interesting. I started week 2 run 1 and whilst running up a slight ...

shortlegs1

Graduate•2 years ago

5 Replies

Aaaaargh!

I graduated C25K last year and have been doing occasional jogs ever since to keep fit and happy. Then, after 2 years of avoiding it, I got covid a week ago....

I graduated C25K last year and have been doing occasional jogs ever since to kee...

CaspersW

•2 years ago

1 Reply

How come the time seemed shorter?

Day one of week 2. And I’m Feeling great. I was worried that I would struggle with the extra time but it actually seemed to go quicker than week 1. I’m not...

Day one of week 2. And I’m Feeling great. I was worried that I would struggle wi...

Hidden

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Week 3 Run 1 phew....

Okay so plan was to do run this morning. Woke up feeling like I had a head cold. So spent 10min arguing with myself whether to delay or not. Decide to stop...

Okay so plan was to do run this morning. Woke up feeling like I had a head cold....

Wagper08

Graduate•2 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2022

First day done x

Still going

Interval training for beginners

Week 2 run 3 complete

Diabetes, weight loss.

Week 7

W9r2 complete

🥵 That was tough!

I did it

Admin post: Site updates have been causing glitches!

I did it!!

Day 2 of Week 2…Still smiling!

C25K Week 1 Run 2

When do I buy ‘proper’ shoes?

W4 R3 - what a shonky run

Where to now?

Back where I was.

Yippee! For the second time..

W2R1(Zombies): Mud, Heel Lifts, And Runner Families

Running niggles and general woes

What stopped me from continuing...so disappointed with myself...yikes!

Help needed

Help needed to prolong my hobby

Wk9r1

Mix it up a bit

Avoiding Dairy is so easy nowadays.

MP3 glitch

Aaaaargh!

How come the time seemed shorter?

Week 3 Run 1 phew....

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