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First post grad run disappointing.

So disappointed with myself. Graduated on Wednesday and haven't run since - hip pain and back ache and generally feeling unmotivated. Gave it a go tonight and...

So disappointed with myself. Graduated on Wednesday and haven't run since - hip ...

Tintin501

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week Four Run Two (and everything up to then)So

I've attempted Couch to 5K two other times in the past two years and failed after less than two weeks before. I didn't have the motivation or will power to...

I've attempted Couch to 5K two other times in the past two years and failed afte...

lyricsarepoetry

•10 years ago

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Just two more to go

Well I wish I had known that this community existed when I first started 8 weeks ago there have been some hard timestimes and am sure if I had asked you all...

Well I wish I had known that this community existed when I first started 8 weeks...

Run_Rob

•10 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

The second of these tougher runs completed this morning at the gym. Although I wouldn't say it was any easier than run 1 I did find that after a breather and a...

The second of these tougher runs completed this morning at the gym. Although I w...

johncw

•10 years ago

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What is the best 10k app?

Graduated a couple of weeks ago would like to try 10k now as enjoying my running and would like another challenge

Graduated a couple of weeks ago would like to try 10k now as enjoying my running...

bunnyb22

Graduate•10 years ago

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Not ready for week 4 ...!!! And an injury.....!!

Hi all, I've just completed run 3 but struggled in all honesty.. Don't feel ready at all for week 4 ... Would you recommend doing another week 3 run before...

Hi all, I've just completed run 3 but struggled in all honesty.. Don't feel read...

Mrsb81

•10 years ago

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It's DISTANCE -DISTANCE -DISTANCE!!!

I know that we all started out with the aim to eventually run 5ks - after firstly getting off the couch. But I believe that many here (including me) get...

I know that we all started out with the aim to eventually run 5ks - after firstl...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8 complete and feeling a bit smug...

Well 9 weeks ago I was obese and loathed exercise but I knew I had to take myself in hand. I came across C25K on the internet and thought I'd give it a go....

Well 9 weeks ago I was obese and loathed exercise but I knew I had to take mysel...

sio_w

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5

I've just completed week 4, now to week 5! How do I do the three runs? One of each or choose one to do 3 times? It's going well I'm amazed I love it!

I've just completed week 4, now to week 5! How do I do the three runs? One of ea...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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PB HEAVEN AND I'VE GOT A T.I.T!!

Hello fellow Troopers and Troopettes What the hell is going on with my body? Two days ago I ran my first 10K in 1'03'29 and I got a bit tipsy that evening...

Hello fellow Troopers and Troopettes What the hell is going on with my body? Tw...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Im on week 8 of c25k and after week 9 i will feel lost. what can i do with a podcast like laura to guide me?

anita1jb

Graduate•10 years ago

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My first ever 10k, on my birthday!

Today is my birthday and this morning I ran my first ever 10k, in a race in Richmond Park, in 58’21”. I am quite ridiculously thrilled and delighted and it...

Today is my birthday and this morning I ran my first ever 10k, in a race in Rich...

TurboTortoise

Graduate•10 years ago

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Marathon Training - last week until London. Happy birthday to me-49 + 1. There is a storm coming.....

Hi All - yes today is my birthday- Happy birthday to me. I have been so focussed on the Marathon training I have not really engaged with my birthday. Playing...

Hi All - yes today is my birthday- Happy birthday to me. I have been so focusse...

suzybenj

Graduate•10 years ago

35 Replies

Exposed skin No wind Parkrun PB

The nice man who sets up our park run always puts weather / running conditions on Facebook So this morning I read 11deg and NO wind Goodness there is always...

The nice man who sets up our park run always puts weather / running conditions o...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

16 Replies

Is there?

Is there a programme that helps build speed. I have completed the c25k and im a slow jogger, Im running my first 5k in May with friends some are much faster...

Is there a programme that helps build speed. I have completed the c25k and im a ...

Ria118

•10 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 complete...... Yay!!!

After a "bad" run at the end of week 3 I was more than a little nervous about starting week 4. Well i shouldn't have been so worried this morning was probably...

After a "bad" run at the end of week 3 I was more than a little nervous about st...

runningmummy71

Graduate•10 years ago

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1st Park Run!

Lovely day for it but I was nervous and there were presentations and speeches which delayed the start a little because it was the 4th anniversary of the East...

Lovely day for it but I was nervous and there were presentations and speeches wh...

Zizzy

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just a friendly hello :) xxx

Morning everybody, I've been a lurker for some time & thought it was about time I said HELLLLOOOOOOO :) :) :) ***waves at you all like a crazy lady*** I've...

Morning everybody, I've been a lurker for some time & thought it was about time ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Wk6 run 1 - can't believe how quick the weeks are going by!

Not much to say really. I've done it. I'm ready for the next run. I'm loving it. I still find the first 5 minutes of running the hardest, so I'm hoping that...

Not much to say really. I've done it. I'm ready for the next run. I'm loving it...

Rupertlebear

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

This 75 year old

Not been on for a while, life tended to get in the way, but been out jog/walking when we can. No more hospital appointments for twelve weeks so had a few days...

Not been on for a while, life tended to get in the way, but been out jog/walking...

Pat184

Graduate•10 years ago

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D*** smartphone!!

I ran the first run of my modified final C25K week this morning. It was to be a 20 minute straight run - followed by a 25 minute in 2 days followed by a 30...

I ran the first run of my modified final C25K week this morning. It was to be a ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

After graduation

I graduated 2 weeks ago. Apart from 1 run, I am still struggling to do the 30 minutes and I'm still slow. My legs have felt like lead this week especially. I'm...

I graduated 2 weeks ago. Apart from 1 run, I am still struggling to do the 30 mi...

BoltonJanet21

Graduate•10 years ago

11 Replies

W1R3: Buds of Promise

Today, after reading all the stunningly supporting and inspirational responses to my two previous posts this week, I got my sluggish bum out the door for my...

Today, after reading all the stunningly supporting and inspirational responses t...

Alaiyo

Graduate•10 years ago

38 Replies

Week 2 Run 3 ... Yayyy .... But only just!!!

Went out this evening.... Didn't enjoy it as much as early mornings! ... I found it hard but completed it. I'm going to try week 3 on Sunday or Monday and...

Went out this evening.... Didn't enjoy it as much as early mornings! ... I found...

JustLisa

Graduate•10 years ago

18 Replies

I love the feeling of freedom

I did the first 2 weeks then had to stop due to knee pain. I had a week and a half break and am back out there cos I fell in love. I love that all you really...

I did the first 2 weeks then had to stop due to knee pain. I had a week and a h...

eosino

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

Week 4, run 2

Pleased to say after worrying about week 4, I've done the first 2 runs! Always seem to find second run of each week the hardest, weird! Anyone else find this?

Pleased to say after worrying about week 4, I've done the first 2 runs! Always s...

Purplesparkle8

Graduate•10 years ago

5 Replies

Total number of Graduates?

Does anyone know how many runners have graduated since C25K started?

mamajed

Graduate•10 years ago

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Woohoo it's sciatica (I've not pulled a ligament /hurt knee)

Sounds mad that I'm happy it's sciatica but it means I can still run, in fact exercise is recommended ha ha , I never even clicked the pain in hip or muscle...

Sounds mad that I'm happy it's sciatica but it means I can still run, in fact ex...

Dilly23

Graduate•10 years ago

9 Replies

Woohoo!! Week 1 all complete! Bring on Week 2!!

It's addictive this running lark, isn't it?! I was looking forward to my evening run all day, so couldn't wait to get out there and get started. I was so...

It's addictive this running lark, isn't it?! I was looking forward to my evening...

Debs972

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Just joined couch to 5K

Hi I have just run my second run in week 1 - I thought I should bite the bullet and try to get fitter and lose some weight. My problem is that I have a bad...

Hi I have just run my second run in week 1 - I thought I should bite the bullet ...

lottidog1

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2014

First post grad run disappointing.

Week Four Run Two (and everything up to then)So

Just two more to go

Week 4 run 2

What is the best 10k app?

Not ready for week 4 ...!!! And an injury.....!!

It's DISTANCE -DISTANCE -DISTANCE!!!

Week 8 complete and feeling a bit smug...

Week 5

PB HEAVEN AND I'VE GOT A T.I.T!!

Im on week 8 of c25k and after week 9 i will feel lost. what can i do with a podcast like laura to guide me?

My first ever 10k, on my birthday!

Marathon Training - last week until London. Happy birthday to me-49 + 1. There is a storm coming.....

Exposed skin No wind Parkrun PB

Is there?

Week 4 Run 1 complete...... Yay!!!

1st Park Run!

Just a friendly hello :) xxx

Wk6 run 1 - can't believe how quick the weeks are going by!

This 75 year old

D*** smartphone!!

After graduation

W1R3: Buds of Promise

Week 2 Run 3 ... Yayyy .... But only just!!!

I love the feeling of freedom

Week 4, run 2

Total number of Graduates?

Woohoo it's sciatica (I've not pulled a ligament /hurt knee)

Woohoo!! Week 1 all complete! Bring on Week 2!!

Just joined couch to 5K

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