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Hi everyone, I'm new on here. Just done first run of week six. Its all going well I think but, I seem to be really slow and finding it hard to get any speed....

Hi everyone, I'm new on here. Just done first run of week six. Its all going w...

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•8 years ago

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The start of week two!

Well this morning, I can truthfully say was the hardest yet. My calf's hurt so much. I really had to push myself. But I didn't give in! And i done it, very...

Well this morning, I can truthfully say was the hardest yet. My calf's hurt so m...

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•8 years ago

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Newbie to forum

Hi there, I started c25k with some trepidation as I have never been a runner, however I have surprised myself at my progress. I have just completed run 2 of...

Hi there, I started c25k with some trepidation as I have never been a runner, ho...

JLT52

Graduate•8 years ago

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Stride into Summer Quest week 3 -Feel free to join

Welcome to the Stride into Summer Quest week 3 Second week into the Quest. Just to let you know I haven't forgotten the vitual Quest post. I will do it...

Welcome to the Stride into Summer Quest week 3 Second week into the Quest. Jus...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7 R2 - Back from the Injury Couch

my experience of the Injury Couch was 1. disappointment that I couldn't keep up my rhythm in the programme 2. frustration that I could not get my tri weekly...

my experience of the Injury Couch was 1. disappointment that I couldn't keep up...

Nick_Buddha_12

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R1 - oh the flies!

Went out at 6.15 this morning and my route runs past some stables and a small holding. I can stomach the whiff, but the midges/flies were a bit of a nuisance!

Went out at 6.15 this morning and my route runs past some stables and a small ho...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

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Wk4R2 Complete - Sliced the ball of my foot open.

3.12 Miles today - 5K Saturday May 14th! Walk to Track .5 Miles Stretches Official Workout begin: Warm up walk 4:00 Run 4:00 Walk 3:00 Run 5:00 Walk 3:00 Run...

3.12 Miles today - 5K Saturday May 14th! Walk to Track .5 Miles Stretches Offi...

gdcgray

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk6 & Wk7 Run1

Hey everyone hope things are good! Just reporting in for finishing week 6 and run 1 of week 7. Had a bit of an incident during w6r2 involving 2 drunk people...

Hey everyone hope things are good! Just reporting in for finishing week 6 and ru...

Kallyfudge

Graduate•8 years ago

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I did it!!! 5K

Today, I'm proud to say I completed my first running 5K. It wasn't without its difficulties, I had to stop to walk abotu 3 different times for a few minutes...

Today, I'm proud to say I completed my first running 5K. It wasn't without its ...

PotterBook

Graduate•8 years ago

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Knees saw daylight for first time in about 20 years!

was working this weekend and was planning to run this evening, was tired when I came home and in need of a cup of tea( must be an age thing, tea is vital for...

was working this weekend and was planning to run this evening, was tired when I ...

heavyhorse

Graduate•8 years ago

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Parkrun - me?

Living in Germany means no parkruns. Never even heard of them before I joined this lovely community. But you certainly make them sound tempting. Now we go on...

Living in Germany means no parkruns. Never even heard of them before I joined th...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

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How can I add a photo to my profile?

Sorry for the silly question... 🤔

Paola100

Graduate•8 years ago

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Evening run

Not a good run, very hot and very slow but beautiful. 5.4k.

Scoobydavid

Graduate•8 years ago

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Question

having been on the IC couch for two weeks do I start back where I was on the programme i.e week 7 run 2 or do I step back a week or two ? any ideas welcome...

having been on the IC couch for two weeks do I start back where I was on the pro...

Nick_Buddha_12

Graduate•8 years ago

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What's happening with Little Stoke parkrun??

I was following this saga as it unfolded mid-April - but then went away on 2 weeks holiday. This morning, something rekindled my memory of what happened so I...

I was following this saga as it unfolded mid-April - but then went away on 2 wee...

Bazza1234

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3

Hello, this is my first post. It may sound crazy but I have been running around my very large lounge as the outdoors in Egypt is not conducive to running -...

Hello, this is my first post. It may sound crazy but I have been running around...

Cairokitten

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hello

Just started week 4. Getting back into running after Achilles ouch

Kds101

•8 years ago

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I've done it!!!!!

I am sat in Hardwick hall park on an absolutely beautiful evening & I've just completed the third run of week 9. I've only gone & done it!!!! Can't believe...

I am sat in Hardwick hall park on an absolutely beautiful evening & I've just co...

Doodles123

Graduate•8 years ago

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I'm melting......warm and toasty in Cambridge...

Here's an idea, book a run on the hottest day of the year so far, make it bang in the middle of the day and have a car chase you down.........yay! What's not...

Here's an idea, book a run on the hottest day of the year so far, make it bang i...

Madge50

Graduate•8 years ago

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What a morning, had a soak now having a massive cuppa tea.

Today was my half marathon. I did the same one last year. The Hackney Half. It is such good fun the atmosphere is amazing. It was hot today. We were kept...

Today was my half marathon. I did the same one last year. The Hackney Half. I...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hills are our what now?

Hello runners I ran w7 r2 this morning and changed my route to a larger circular one. Oof! I knew it would be a little hillier, but I made the mistake of doing...

Hello runners I ran w7 r2 this morning and changed my route to a larger circular...

Digger74

Graduate•8 years ago

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Yesterday's Parkrun

Hi everyone, So the wife and I went back to Market Harborough Parkrun yesterday, we are rotating between MH, Northampton and Corby. It was a bit different for...

Hi everyone, So the wife and I went back to Market Harborough Parkrun yesterday,...

B0bP

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 completed!!!!!! I can't quite believe it!

Wow. Is all I can say. I've just run week 9 Run 3 and I did it! I'm in shock! And shattered! And my exclamation usage is through the roof!!!! I just wanted...

Wow. Is all I can say. I've just run week 9 Run 3 and I did it! I'm in shock! An...

KT304

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3R3 - Week 3 done :)

I did the last week 3 run yesterday. I tried a different route and hated it so I'm going back to my previous route next time. I felt really sick after that...

I did the last week 3 run yesterday. I tried a different route and hated it so I...

Miller2

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Ankle pain

I'm after a bit of advice. I have ankle ache while i run. Some issues that I've noted might be contributing are: 1. I've sprained both ankles a few times...

I'm after a bit of advice. I have ankle ache while i run. Some issues that I've ...

Rere2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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Calorie count

One for Rig I think. At a typical Parkrun - at least ours - the first runner takes 17 minutes or so to complete the course, while the tail runners (neglecting...

One for Rig I think. At a typical Parkrun - at least ours - the first runner tak...

Austen304

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Treadmill to outdoors x2

So on Friday I attempted w5r3 outdoors, having done all the previous runs on the treadmill. It was pretty tough and I only ran about 15 minutes with a couple...

So on Friday I attempted w5r3 outdoors, having done all the previous runs on the...

Morven-

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Whoop whoop!

I have done it! I have completed three 30 minute runs! Just getting to the 4K mark so nowhere near 5k but I'm pleased and so grateful for the C25k plan. I...

I have done it! I have completed three 30 minute runs! Just getting to the 4K ma...

Rere2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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My First Injury......any advice anyone ?

Hi everyone, I graduated in late March 16 and have been running 3 times a week since then generally running the same route around where I live and between...

Hi everyone, I graduated in late March 16 and have been running 3 times a week ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Argh!!

I used to run, and about 5 years ago I completed a half marathon. I now can't run a mile after stopping training, but I'm trying to get back there as I know I...

I used to run, and about 5 years ago I completed a half marathon. I now can't ru...

Jacko123

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2016

First Post

The start of week two!

Newbie to forum

Stride into Summer Quest week 3 -Feel free to join

W7 R2 - Back from the Injury Couch

W6R1 - oh the flies!

Wk4R2 Complete - Sliced the ball of my foot open.

Wk6 & Wk7 Run1

I did it!!! 5K

Knees saw daylight for first time in about 20 years!

Parkrun - me?

How can I add a photo to my profile?

Evening run

Question

What's happening with Little Stoke parkrun??

Week 3

Hello

I've done it!!!!!

I'm melting......warm and toasty in Cambridge...

What a morning, had a soak now having a massive cuppa tea.

Hills are our what now?

Yesterday's Parkrun

Week 9 Run 3 completed!!!!!! I can't quite believe it!

W3R3 - Week 3 done :)

Ankle pain

Calorie count

Treadmill to outdoors x2

Whoop whoop!

My First Injury......any advice anyone ?

Argh!!

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