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Do knee supports work?

I'm on week nine (yay- couldn't run 5 feet never mind 5k a few weeks ago!!) and all the way though C25K I've had very achy knees sometimes it's painful to walk...

I'm on week nine (yay- couldn't run 5 feet never mind 5k a few weeks ago!!) and ...

Helen999888

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R1 completed yesterday

I decided to change my route and run down by the river (where I first started C25K) since the weather has dried the track out a bit and I wish I hadn't. After...

I decided to change my route and run down by the river (where I first started C2...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

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4th post graduate 5K - almost...

... So I thought I would get a pre-lunch run in and after 3.7K I was unfortunately stopped by somebody in significant distress who needed help. Sorry to...

... So I thought I would get a pre-lunch run in and after 3.7K I was unfortunate...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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Burning soles?!

Does anybody get times when their soles feel like they're on fire when they're running? What's that about?! Often not both of them, and often not all the...

Does anybody get times when their soles feel like they're on fire when they're r...

HelsbelswhatamIdoing

Graduate•8 years ago

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It works

Couch to 5k works I am one of a LOT to prove it does ☺☺

jayz89

Graduate•8 years ago

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My first forest run

Inspired by JoolieB1 I ran in the forest yesterday. It was drizzling when I set off and I was taking it easy as the ground was slippery, however, rather...

Inspired by JoolieB1 I ran in the forest yesterday. It was drizzling when I set ...

Slowstart

Graduate•8 years ago

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When to start worrying about 'eating for running'?

Hi all, so the more I look the more confusing/contradicting the multitude of psuedo-scienctific 'research' on running is. My current 'huh?' is about eating...

Hi all, so the more I look the more confusing/contradicting the multitude of psu...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just wanted to say thanks

The other day I posted about sore muscles and almost passing out after my last run. Just wanted to let you all know I took your advice, had 2 rest days, did...

The other day I posted about sore muscles and almost passing out after my last r...

Traceyanne83

Graduate•8 years ago

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IC Couch

so the swollen foot is still tender, I was tempted to go for W7 R2 this morning but when I put on running shoes decided its not ready yet. frustrating this is...

so the swollen foot is still tender, I was tempted to go for W7 R2 this morning ...

Nick_Buddha_12

Graduate•8 years ago

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What do I do?

Hi everyone, I have received an e-mail last night from one of the run director's from bolton parkrun asking me if I'd like to write a run report for their...

Hi everyone, I have received an e-mail last night from one of the run director's...

amateurwriter

Graduate•8 years ago

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Help! I've lost the app...

Does anyone know what to type into 'search' to get the app for this site please?

Does anyone know what to type into 'search' to get the app for this site please?...

Susojan

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 R2 (again)

I think I am finally back to where I was before 4 weeks of man flu and sciatica blocked my path. I started in early Jan and thought I'd be done by mid March!...

I think I am finally back to where I was before 4 weeks of man flu and sciatica ...

philmoore

•8 years ago

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From Happywalker to Happy-runner. How often?

Hi everyone I've changed my name as some people suggested I do once I was running. Imagine me being called Happy RUNNER? 😱 I'm just wondering, once you have...

Hi everyone I've changed my name as some people suggested I do once I was runnin...

Happy-runner

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2R1!

Yeah week 2! For those keeping up, I was feeling brave and took a shot at W2, it was such a beautiful day I felt like I could do it, and I did!! I ran past a...

Yeah week 2! For those keeping up, I was feeling brave and took a shot at W2, it...

MK974

•8 years ago

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Amazing - Another milestone!

Today's work out was Walk 3/4 of a mile to a hill. Jog uphill 3:00 walk 2:00 Run/jog 26 minutes nonstop mostly uphill. 30 degree grade. There is a gravel loop...

Today's work out was Walk 3/4 of a mile to a hill. Jog uphill 3:00 walk 2:00 Run...

gdcgray

Graduate•8 years ago

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Try-athlon

A slight delay in this post, but it has been a week since competed in my first triathlon (400m swim, 15km bike, 5km run). I was a little unprepared for it if...

A slight delay in this post, but it has been a week since competed in my first t...

silverknight

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Week five run 1 done

Hi! My name is Paola and I am writing from Italy. Today l have done w5 r1 and I'm very happy. I didn't think I could do it... but the problem is that I am...

Hi! My name is Paola and I am writing from Italy. Today l have done w5 r1 and I'...

Paola100

Graduate•8 years ago

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Chart of Runs

Lets hope this works, here is a chart of my runs so far Rhedwr , and there is improvement. I must admit this weekend (apart from walking about 20 miles) I've...

Lets hope this works, here is a chart of my runs so far Rhedwr , and there is im...

KT304

Graduate•8 years ago

2 Replies

Advice please

Having just finished my c25k last June and feeling fab, a week later l had sciatica then my piriformis muscle and greater trochanteric muscle have played me up...

Having just finished my c25k last June and feeling fab, a week later l had sciat...

marpar

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Week 7 done and I'm hooked!

Two months ago, I thought I would never be able to run. Now I don't think I will ever stop running again. 🏃🏃🏃 I'm so proud of myself and so thankful that I...

Two months ago, I thought I would never be able to run. Now I don't think I will...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Wk5 R2...DONE!

Felt good after today's run. It was easier than I had anticipated. I think it may be easier to go longer than the start and stop. I have a little anxiety for...

Felt good after today's run. It was easier than I had anticipated. I think it m...

kcboles

Graduate•8 years ago

17 Replies

Week 8 Run 1

Well it went very well today. Settled into a nice pace with the wind behind me on the return run. Looking forward to Wednesday😊

Well it went very well today. Settled into a nice pace with the wind behind me ...

Tilly48

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

Jealous and snotty

I've had a crappy crappy nasty crappy cold for the past 3 days and I'm feeling super jealous of all your running tales. I've limited myself to reading the...

I've had a crappy crappy nasty crappy cold for the past 3 days and I'm feeling s...

Clovers

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Another newbie

I love this forum. No negativity at all. I started looking at it a few weeks ago when my younger son started his just giving page for his London Marathon...

I love this forum. No negativity at all. I started looking at it a few weeks ago...

Suebguineapig

Graduate•8 years ago

32 Replies

First medal (ever!)

Although I haven't officially graduated yet when I first started the C25K programme I was persuaded to sign up for a 5K race in a local park. I reckoned by the...

Although I haven't officially graduated yet when I first started the C25K progra...

builtforcomfort

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hmm, 10km here I come, ready or not!

Well today I've started on a 6 week training app to get from 5km to 10km hopefully! I graduated at the beginning of the year and have been running regularly...

Well today I've started on a 6 week training app to get from 5km to 10km hopeful...

Ivy200915

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

Woodland trail run

Usually walk up to slimming world but as its such a lovely evening I thought I would run there. 2 miles uphill all the way, bit squelchy in places but a very...

Usually walk up to slimming world but as its such a lovely evening I thought I w...

Big-Andy

Graduate•8 years ago

23 Replies

FINALLY finishing Week 1

Well, today I'm finally going to have time to finish week 1 (a repeat) finals are next week, and the studying is crazy. Hopefully it goes well!

Well, today I'm finally going to have time to finish week 1 (a repeat) finals ar...

MK974

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Running is the best hobbie for me ever.

I completed the ct5k last september 2014 and was running 30mins 3x week then had a year off due to personal circumstances, ive started back last November and...

I completed the ct5k last september 2014 and was running 30mins 3x week then had...

anita1jb

Graduate•8 years ago

2 Replies

Day 2

Day 2 run. Thanks for all the support, it makes a difference

Paulh63

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2016

Do knee supports work?

W5R1 completed yesterday

4th post graduate 5K - almost...

Burning soles?!

It works

My first forest run

When to start worrying about 'eating for running'?

Just wanted to say thanks

IC Couch

What do I do?

Help! I've lost the app...

Week 6 R2 (again)

From Happywalker to Happy-runner. How often?

W2R1!

Amazing - Another milestone!

Try-athlon

Week five run 1 done

Chart of Runs

Advice please

Week 7 done and I'm hooked!

Wk5 R2...DONE!

Week 8 Run 1

Jealous and snotty

Another newbie

First medal (ever!)

Hmm, 10km here I come, ready or not!

Woodland trail run

FINALLY finishing Week 1

Running is the best hobbie for me ever.

Day 2

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