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Knee pain

Just completed w6R2 first time my knees have ached after running - any advice out there?

Just completed w6R2 first time my knees have ached after running - any advice ou...

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•9 years ago

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Attention all graduates

Congratulations on graduating. Are you aware that you can turn that virtual shiny badge from this forum in to a real one to show off to your friends, family,...

Congratulations on graduating. Are you aware that you can turn that virtual shi...

completerunner

•9 years ago

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Question for the panel?

I'm on week 8 run 2, today I took part in my local park run, it is a ridiculously hilly course, I completed it in 29m 35s, but and this is the but, I dropped...

I'm on week 8 run 2, today I took part in my local park run, it is a ridiculousl...

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•9 years ago

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Wk9r1

Had a week off due to kids being off school. Had hoped to do r1 yesterday and do the parkrun today as r2. Well I was too knackered last night and my 5 yr old...

Had a week off due to kids being off school. Had hoped to do r1 yesterday and do...

ddmm

•9 years ago

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First 10K

Reality bites! Signed up for my first 10K and my number has arrived. Time to up the training!

Reality bites! Signed up for my first 10K and my number has arrived. Time to up...

old_git

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 3 (finally) complete!!

I'm so happy this afternoon that I've finally completed week 3 of C25K! After a holiday and a bout of illness I was starting to think I wasn't ever going to...

I'm so happy this afternoon that I've finally completed week 3 of C25K! After a...

Grubby1985

Graduate•9 years ago

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Return to Parkrun

Well, having built up my confidence by increasing the distance of my runs I decided to return to Parkrun. At my first Parkrun I set off too fast and ended up...

Well, having built up my confidence by increasing the distance of my runs I dec...

YvetteK

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 run 2 much better (and even slower)

After my horrid run two days ago I was rather fearing this one, especially after a baddish night (hayfever) and all kinds of aches all over the place. But I...

After my horrid run two days ago I was rather fearing this one, especially after...

sizexm

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2

So as I near the end of week 2 I feel very happy and motivated looking forward to finding a route suitable for end of week 3 for 6.4K walk and run. Trying...

So as I near the end of week 2 I feel very happy and motivated looking forward t...

dawncoates34

Graduate•9 years ago

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Enjoyed week 8 run 1 this morning

After my week 7 run 3 disappointment I thought about the encouragement you gave me while I was doing week 8 run 1 this morning and before I knew it I had...

After my week 7 run 3 disappointment I thought about the encouragement you gave ...

Trish_h

Graduate•9 years ago

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HELP!

I'd really like to do this, it's the first ever 10K race around my village in Cordes, and takes place the day before my C25K one year anniversary! The problem...

I'd really like to do this, it's the first ever 10K race around my village in Co...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•9 years ago

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Sore foot and sulking

I should have started week 9 last night but after Wednesdays run the top of my foot is sore especially when I lift my toes up. I can put my weight on my foot...

I should have started week 9 last night but after Wednesdays run the top of my f...

lou-34

Graduate•9 years ago

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Squeak of excitement!

Oh my goodness! Times just in for my local Park Run. My 7th. I've had a PB every week which took me from 42:59 wk1 to 38:05 week 6 - was hoping to get a 37...

Oh my goodness! Times just in for my local Park Run. My 7th. I've had a PB every...

Potty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Well well well, completed my first park run!

After much deliberation and a few slammed doors, i was dragged kicking and screaming to my neighbours car and ferried to the southampton parkrun! As some of...

After much deliberation and a few slammed doors, i was dragged kicking and screa...

operation2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Is anyone having Garmin Connect issues?

My sleep, daily step and connection widgets on GC aren't working - "sorry there was an error rendering the widget". Anyone else getting this?

My sleep, daily step and connection widgets on GC aren't working - "sorry there ...

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3 Complete!

First run in the rain ticked off (not so bad, but only light rain) and I've decided that I need to 1) Look up a podcast that will tell me what stretches to...

First run in the rain ticked off (not so bad, but only light rain) and I've deci...

rach___

•9 years ago

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Graduating ?

I must admit I am new to this site relatively... I am using the Nike app on my phone as coach sessions so will that mean I won't become a graduate as I'm not...

I must admit I am new to this site relatively... I am using the Nike app on my p...

dawncoates34

Graduate•9 years ago

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It is weird

I only started c25k as part of a weight loss plan. In the past I used to criticise runners/jogger because of their painful looks. I could not understand. Now...

I only started c25k as part of a weight loss plan. In the past I used to critici...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Parkgambol

I hesitate to say Parkrun, but I just did my first one. Ambled around, ran all the way but slowly and didn't push too hard, had some lovely tunes playing, no...

I hesitate to say Parkrun, but I just did my first one. Ambled around, ran all t...

AllieG

Graduate•9 years ago

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Aldi running kit day 16th April

Just thought I'd bring the next Aldi running kit sale date to you. Pretty much everything I run in is from Aldi. Really good kit. The only thing of theirs that...

Just thought I'd bring the next Aldi running kit sale date to you. Pretty much e...

Unfitdad59

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running update

Morning all, Not posted for a while due to injury and holidays. The physio is definitely helping my post tibial tendonitis and I'm looking forward (?) to more...

Morning all, Not posted for a while due to injury and holidays. The physio is de...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

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Shocked how much I put on!!

This is my first ever post and I hope to use this to motivate me in this weight loss effort!! I recently bought a weighing scale and I knew I put on some...

This is my first ever post and I hope to use this to motivate me in this weight ...

Aaron101

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Great week of running

I"ve been using the Motion Traxx podcasts this week. There are loads to choose from but I've been doing the ones that build up from 150bpm to 170bpm over an...

I"ve been using the Motion Traxx podcasts this week. There are loads to choose f...

Sharonb9999

Graduate•9 years ago

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Lost my mojo :(

Went out for W4R2 having been chuffed that I had completed W4R1 the day before yesterday and just couldn't get in to a rhythm. I felt like I wasn't using...

Went out for W4R2 having been chuffed that I had completed W4R1 the day before y...

Actonbellew3

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Feeling great

Another 4.6k 37 mins would've been quicker but changed my route and very big hills which will help with strength so feeling happy 🏃🏼

Another 4.6k 37 mins would've been quicker but changed my route and very big hil...

dawncoates34

Graduate•9 years ago

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Started running again - in Saudi Arabia!

I started the couch to 5K this time last year, finished it last summer, and carried on running 30 to 35 minutes a day. However, I became very disillusioned...

I started the couch to 5K this time last year, finished it last summer, and carr...

Nausicaa

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 concludes!

Just got back from my third run of the seventh week. This newfound love for running, and forming this habit has had very positive effects in life and I am very...

Just got back from my third run of the seventh week. This newfound love for runn...

weiss

Graduate•9 years ago

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Maybe I CAN???-- get under 30 minutes??

So close, yet so far! :) - I knocked a minute and a half off my 5K time at parkrun this morning. I seemed to have leveled out around 32 minutes - and I was...

So close, yet so far! :) - I knocked a minute and a half off my 5K time at parkr...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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W1r1 I could dance I'm so happy!

I know some might have seen this on the other thread but I want to make sure that the people who gave me the help and advice see it too. Thank you again!! Oh...

I know some might have seen this on the other thread but I want to make sure tha...

herewego86

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Can't get motivated 😥

I injured my foot about 4 weeks ago & then my treadmill was playing up so I haven't done any running for about 3 weeks. I was 1 run away from Graduation! I...

I injured my foot about 4 weeks ago & then my treadmill was playing up so I have...

DawnS278

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2015

Knee pain

Attention all graduates

Question for the panel?

Wk9r1

First 10K

Week 3 (finally) complete!!

Return to Parkrun

Week 7 run 2 much better (and even slower)

Week 2

Enjoyed week 8 run 1 this morning

HELP!

Sore foot and sulking

Squeak of excitement!

Well well well, completed my first park run!

Is anyone having Garmin Connect issues?

W3 Complete!

Graduating ?

It is weird

Parkgambol

Aldi running kit day 16th April

Running update

Shocked how much I put on!!

Great week of running

Lost my mojo :(

Feeling great

Started running again - in Saudi Arabia!

Week 7 concludes!

Maybe I CAN???-- get under 30 minutes??

W1r1 I could dance I'm so happy!

Can't get motivated 😥

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