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Park run here I come

Did the 5k course in our local park this morning it took 56 mins, but I ran all the way didn't walk at all . Even jumped muddy puddles. So giving the park run...

Did the 5k course in our local park this morning it took 56 mins, but I ran all ...

evecanrun2

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 finished at last

Well i made it to the end of week 3 at last i actually did 5 week 3 runs as i wasn't happy with a couple of the runs but this mornings was good i managed it...

Well i made it to the end of week 3 at last i actually did 5 week 3 runs as i wa...

stecal

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7 r2.

So completed w7 r2 today which is the 3rd 25 min run and to say I had a smile on my face is a understatement. After completing r1 I was on average 7.11min per...

So completed w7 r2 today which is the 3rd 25 min run and to say I had a smile on...

SciFi1881

Graduate•8 years ago

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week 6 day 2 - farewell walking breaks

I have just finished my week 6 day 2 run (3.9k) which was thoroughly enjoyable - and slightly nerve racking when I realised it is the last run with walking...

I have just finished my week 6 day 2 run (3.9k) which was thoroughly enjoyable -...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2...and a pesky ankle.

Completed run 2 today but suffered the same foot pain after running. Currently on the couch with a bag of sweetcorn (glamorous!) on my foot so I'm going to...

Completed run 2 today but suffered the same foot pain after running. Currently o...

Celtprof

Graduate•8 years ago

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Thanks Laura & Sami

Thanks to Laura I achieved being able to run for 5k. Over the last year have managed on average 3 runs a week mostly around the 6k level with a couple of runs...

Thanks to Laura I achieved being able to run for 5k. Over the last year have ma...

jadaromi

Graduate•8 years ago

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5K+ SPEED

I liked it! I prefer the faster interval of 165 and felt the slower interval unnaturally slow, but I will definitely use it on a weekly basis. Will try STAMINA...

I liked it! I prefer the faster interval of 165 and felt the slower interval unn...

ladyharvills

Graduate•8 years ago

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Morning wonderful forum :)

Well another run under my belt w7r2. Was a lovely sunny morning.. so thought I would go out a layer lighter..So just a vest top and light jacket..yeah summer...

Well another run under my belt w7r2. Was a lovely sunny morning.. so thought I w...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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Need motivation guys.

Starting week 7 today. Had a four day break to go and see A-ha in Glasgow from Northern Ireland and I ate and drank and did not run anywhere.....possibly ran...

Starting week 7 today. Had a four day break to go and see A-ha in Glasgow from N...

IcanandIwill

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3 - Who would have thought

As someone (50 & slightly overweight) who went home after W1R1 thinking I was going to have a cardiac arrest, I have been amazed that I have managed to get...

As someone (50 & slightly overweight) who went home after W1R1 thinking I was go...

hwr21

Graduate•8 years ago

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7 miles to do and so little time

I am in a relay team for an upcoming marathon and after deciding who is doing what legs, I now know that I am doing the longer one which is just over 7 miles....

I am in a relay team for an upcoming marathon and after deciding who is doing wh...

Qscout

Graduate•8 years ago

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So.. Running is good for you?

I have recently been advised to lose some weight for the sake of a health condition (liver disease) - not that i'm overweight anyway. Does the couch to 5K...

I have recently been advised to lose some weight for the sake of a health condit...

JHollick

•8 years ago

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W8R2

I finished the run today. Post-run amnesia has me thinking it was great, but it was definitely hard. I'm glad I ditched the podcasts though (sorry, Laura!). I...

I finished the run today. Post-run amnesia has me thinking it was great, but it ...

Shivani05

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3: this time it’s personal

So pacing and rhythm are important, it seems. Who knew? I was feeling so nervous about trying this run again after burning out at 18 minutes on Easter Sunday....

So pacing and rhythm are important, it seems. Who knew? I was feeling so nervou...

vivster

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk1 Run 2 - felt harder!

I did my second run this morning (got in just before the rain started - thankfully). I have to say it felt harder. Yesterday was my "rest" day but I did a lot...

I did my second run this morning (got in just before the rain started - thankful...

Kitk

•8 years ago

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Need to share this

My apologies as this post shouldn't be on this forum, but I have a very very sad furry baby here who is unwell. I probably will not go for my run tomorrow as I...

My apologies as this post shouldn't be on this forum, but I have a very very sad...

nhs2015

Graduate•8 years ago

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Out of sync over Easter......

....... but back on track. Funny how a couple of days off has completely thrown my structure. Also the dog has had an operation so I've gone out today without...

....... but back on track. Funny how a couple of days off has completely thrown ...

SexyBexy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Freudian slip - previous post should have read run NOT fun ...

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4567sass

•8 years ago

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W4r1 ..... It's beginning to get serious!

Help - any tips for week 4???? I am definitely not a runner but looking ahead a couple of weeks and Laura expects me to be able to fun for 20 mins - how do I...

Help - any tips for week 4???? I am definitely not a runner but looking ahead a...

4567sass

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Back pain

Not something I generally suffer with. However, I am now and it seems to coincide with my increased level of activity and particularly the running. Has anyone...

Not something I generally suffer with. However, I am now and it seems to coincid...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 completed.

Just a quickie, run 2 done, twas a toughie! Not sure how I'm going to run for 20 minutes though. Will save it til Friday as have plans Thursday night. Wish...

Just a quickie, run 2 done, twas a toughie! Not sure how I'm going to run for 2...

KT304

Graduate•8 years ago

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Mud running + stamina podcast

Hi everyone, have been feeling headachey and full of cold but decided to go for a run anyway since my chest is still clear. As soon as I started my run, it...

Hi everyone, have been feeling headachey and full of cold but decided to go for ...

boptillyoudrop49

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R3 - it's been emotional

Well back to work today after the four day break and the sun decided to come out. I woke up in the night in a slight panic about this run, having dreamt that...

Well back to work today after the four day break and the sun decided to come out...

LisaRose74

•8 years ago

15 Replies

W5R3 Finally conquered! But HILLS!

Well. I had quite the lazy weekend. Not at all the plan but there we go! I was apprehensive about going out today for the dreaded 20 minutes after the longer...

Well. I had quite the lazy weekend. Not at all the plan but there we go! I was a...

hannah141

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

W4R1

my how time flies already in week 4, enjoyed todays run and wanted to run on after last 5 minute run but obeyed my promise to follow Laura from now on in. was...

my how time flies already in week 4, enjoyed todays run and wanted to run on aft...

Nick_Buddha_12

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just Joined!

Hi! I'm a (just) 56 year old couch King Edward who is starting the second week of C25K. So please to have found this site and had the opportunity to read...

Hi! I'm a (just) 56 year old couch King Edward who is starting the second week ...

CheneyCobbler

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running in the wind and rain...

Set off for a much needed run, in the rain and it got heavier and windier and heavier and heavier😮! Headed over to my local Parkrun course where they have a...

Set off for a much needed run, in the rain and it got heavier and windier and ...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 knees

Hi, completely new to jogging but not to exercising - has anyone experienced knee pain at this stage of the programme? I don't know if I'm damaging my knees...

Hi, completely new to jogging but not to exercising - has anyone experienced kne...

amandarotherham

•8 years ago

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W6R1 😀

Delayed my W6R1, (wow W6) due to the awful weather when I got home from work however I was itching to get out so 7pm off I went. It was chucking it down &...

Delayed my W6R1, (wow W6) due to the awful weather when I got home from work how...

vickyb5277

•8 years ago

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Stepping stones - something else to learn

I tried the stepping stones podcast this morning and couldn't really get to grips with it. It was too fast for me (although runkeeper says I run at that pace)...

I tried the stepping stones podcast this morning and couldn't really get to grip...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2016

Park run here I come

Week 3 finished at last

W7 r2.

week 6 day 2 - farewell walking breaks

Week 7 Run 2...and a pesky ankle.

Thanks Laura & Sami

5K+ SPEED

Morning wonderful forum :)

Need motivation guys.

W6R3 - Who would have thought

7 miles to do and so little time

So.. Running is good for you?

W8R2

W6R3: this time it’s personal

Wk1 Run 2 - felt harder!

Need to share this

Out of sync over Easter......

Freudian slip - previous post should have read run NOT fun ...

W4r1 ..... It's beginning to get serious!

Back pain

Week 5 Run 2 completed.

Mud running + stamina podcast

W5R3 - it's been emotional

W5R3 Finally conquered! But HILLS!

W4R1

Just Joined!

Running in the wind and rain...

Week 3 knees

W6R1 😀

Stepping stones - something else to learn

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