Couch to 5K | NHS

Laura hated exercise at school and never thought she'd see herself taking up running. But since she discovered the Couch to 5K programme she runs regularly, and not only is it improving her health, she really enjoys it.

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[custossecretus]

Amazing how unfit I was when I started this, running in little baby steps to now running 5K within 28 minutes, recommended.

[GyourgeTube]

Laura looks almost exactly how I imagined!!

[ludek.smolik]

Many thanks and blessings to you Laura whenever I run. Thank you for the great work. It helped me a lot! Thanks!

[robertmorgan]

I’m just about to finish week 2 and it’s great to have Laura on my shoulder encouraging me to carry on, I’ll get there.

[northernninjarunner]

Just about to finish C25k again after having to take time out

[middlefootivan]

I've been doing park run 5k for a year but not very consistent but did see my times improve. But started cold water swimming and the running got dropped and out on a stone. I friend told me about the app months ago and decided I would start using to the app today being the start of the new year. I started and got in well with the walking but the 60 secs felt hard at first but got better as I warmed up. I realised my weight has gone up as I could feel it. But the couch Denise Lewis really helps you to stay focused and keep going. Feel as sense of achievement after and look forward to my next run. Great video guys.

[bartoszbartosz]

I did it today, inspired by the NHS :)) feels great!

[breathingisland]

Thank you Laura. After 8 weeks practice, I will achieve the 5k running next week (Dec 2022).

[WiimJM]

Thanks for getting my through Couch to 5k Laura! I completed the course in 6 weeks. I can now run 5k in 33 minutes. Still haven't done 5k in 30 minutes though 😀

[df]

Starting this tonight - scary thing i couldnt run a tap let alone a few meters ha ha

[stonercal]

❤️ U laura I have low mood and confidence in running. Keep calm and thanks for inspiring me.

[supernovadiary]

can one find the playlist used anywhere? the one used for the couch25k programm coz there is some good stuff there!

[karanbhatia]

Hey I am unable to download or Play podcast. Can anyone help please.

[markvines]

I'm getting my son to do this and I told my daughter to do it and she threw a hissy fit! Kids LMAO

[antoniaclarke]

Disappointed to note not one single “voice” on this app is 50 or over!
(Is this why Michael Johnson’s voice was “retired”?)
I’m in my 59th year - so where is my age appropriate role model?

[theblacksparrows]

I love Laura. What's her surname?