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Wahhoo my 5 k completed

I have just ran my 5 k ( 37 mins ) in the rain . Feeling delighted looking forward to the next one

I have just ran my 5 k ( 37 mins ) in the rain . Feeling delighted looking forw...

Mollydex

Graduate•8 years ago

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Push for distance or strength?

Ok so race for life in 4 weeks time.. Trying to build a plan of action.. to have me run the distance.. 5k.. Those who know me.. know I graduated two weeks...

Ok so race for life in 4 weeks time.. Trying to build a plan of action.. to hav...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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My first 5k

Not really at 5 k stage yet as in week 6 but did race for life this morning. Just when you start to feel tired you read about people others are running for...

Not really at 5 k stage yet as in week 6 but did race for life this morning. Jus...

dddd4

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wil237

😋 I have just completed wk 6 and ran for 25 minutes , so proud and feeling great 😀

😋 I have just completed wk 6 and ran for 25 minutes , so proud and feeling gre...

Wil237

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

I wanted to change things around so I wouldn't know where I had got to relative to previous runs. I went out to another local village as I thought it would be...

I wanted to change things around so I wouldn't know where I had got to relative ...

plop

Graduate•8 years ago

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New PB broke 31minutes

Took part in Kelly Holmes Trust 5k at the Olympic Park this morning. Showers on and off during the run but had a brilliant time,now celebrating with brunch at...

Took part in Kelly Holmes Trust 5k at the Olympic Park this morning. Showers on ...

ShannieP

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2r2 run for weight loss

Really enjoyed this one. Love a good rainy run. Feels like i am improving again. This run felt stronger. Ive been doin a little bit cross training on days...

Really enjoyed this one. Love a good rainy run. Feels like i am improving again...

alarkin1979

Graduate•8 years ago

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My walk/run was more of a walk in the rain.

Well I managed to go for a fairly long walk today. I've found that I can run for about 3 mins at the longest at the moment so going to repeat the week 3 for...

Well I managed to go for a fairly long walk today. I've found that I can run fo...

Ellesangel

•8 years ago

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Tech unreliable again

I thought I had cracked it and had the music working with the app! Started week 7 this morning. Music worked up to the words of encouragement from Jo at 12.5...

I thought I had cracked it and had the music working with the app! Started wee...

O505k

Graduate•8 years ago

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Maybe... a quick snippet ...

I'm sure lots of you saw the feature on BBC Breakfast this morning, re- Make Your Move http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03m53p1 and this morning, Carole...

I'm sure lots of you saw the feature on BBC Breakfast this morning, re- Make You...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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W6R2. Relieved to have done.

I think I may be becoming obsessed with this running lark! Since my troubled knee I have researched it to death, rested, stretched, changed walking shoes,...

I think I may be becoming obsessed with this running lark! Since my troubled kne...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Day 1 Week 1

I'm new here, 1st post As this is Day 1 of Week 1 my goals are; 1. To stick with and complete Couch to 5K 2. Not use my health as an excuse - Sleep Apnea &...

I'm new here, 1st post As this is Day 1 of Week 1 my goals are; 1. To stick with...

vivi74uk

•8 years ago

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Running in the rain..... Who'd have thought it!?

Well not such an early run today, as it's a Sunday, out at 7.30 in the rain to do w6r1. Have to say think this was my best run yet, still slow and steady, but...

Well not such an early run today, as it's a Sunday, out at 7.30 in the rain to d...

Radleychick

Graduate•8 years ago

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Was doing so well....

was really pleased got up to w5r1...then disaster..... No going over on my ankle, but the outside is painful and swollen. No bony injury, just a ligament...

was really pleased got up to w5r1...then disaster..... No going over on my ankle...

wine25k

•8 years ago

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Crying and speedy buns

So... My two tips... 1. I have been running everyday for a while now- part of me maturing as a runner. Yesturday I did 7 miles on my gorgeous trail. I was...

So... My two tips... 1. I have been running everyday for a while now- part of ...

ju-ju-

Graduate•8 years ago

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Shin splints

Has anyone had problems with shin splints? This is the second that I've nearly reached the 5k but have developed shin splints in the final few weeks. I've...

Has anyone had problems with shin splints? This is the second that I've nearly ...

jogojo

•8 years ago

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Running is amazing

I had to go to a conference today, so was disappointed about missing out on a parkrun this morning. The conference was interesting, but I left it with a bit of...

I had to go to a conference today, so was disappointed about missing out on a pa...

HelenaShaw

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1 R2

Yay - managed to get out for my second run tonight (in the rain!). My hubby decided he'd join me, so it was nice to have company, but I'm a bit worried about...

Yay - managed to get out for my second run tonight (in the rain!). My hubby dec...

Polly2723

Graduate•8 years ago

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Struggling Newbie

Hi I'm a very very new runner. I'm 57 and haven't run since my earlier 30s and that was on a treadmill! I've taken on the couch to 5k challenge as I'm...

Hi I'm a very very new runner. I'm 57 and haven't run since my earlier 30s and t...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

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T'is done!

We now den. Dat's anudder run done! W2R2. Had a job to get it in as I have little people for the next week, pop a neighbour came round and kept and eye on...

We now den. Dat's anudder run done! W2R2. Had a job to get it in as I have li...

Big_fella

Graduate•8 years ago

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Phew! Week 7 done.

The first 9 or 10 minutes were a bit of a struggle but then it all seemed to fall into place and I even managed to speed up a bit and did an extra minute at...

The first 9 or 10 minutes were a bit of a struggle but then it all seemed to fal...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Bummed out -missed my race

After doing C25k and signing up for my first 5k, I had the wrong time and missed it!:( Yes I know,I'm healthier stil yada yada yada but, I had my 11yr old...

After doing C25k and signing up for my first 5k, I had the wrong time and missed...

Bbunch

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk6 I'm soooo glad you're done!!

Wow today was awesome! After the horrible wk6 run 1 where it really made me doubt I could do this (after the euphoria of wk5 Run3) today was totally...

Wow today was awesome! After the horrible wk6 run 1 where it really made me dou...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•8 years ago

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Uh Oh :-( Wk 1 Run 3

After 2 great first runs in week 1, I didn't expect this.... Calves started aching on warm up walk and although I did 7 "runs" I just couldn't get going on the...

After 2 great first runs in week 1, I didn't expect this.... Calves started achi...

lightweightkate

Graduate•8 years ago

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Stretches. Before or after running?

I have just found the NHS Choices stretches page which I intend doing when I pick up running again. Do any of you stretch before running?

I have just found the NHS Choices stretches page which I intend doing when I pic...

Beek

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R here I come

Just complete W5R3 now I shall gear myself for W6, two days rest then I'll take this challenge. Shall keep everyone posted. Have a good day all. :)

Just complete W5R3 now I shall gear myself for W6, two days rest then I'll take ...

Josepha2263

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R3 Done omg!

I was quite apprehensive to start with this run I keep seeing people writing running 20 minutes non stop, I thought no people are kidding me now, Laura would...

I was quite apprehensive to start with this run I keep seeing people writing run...

Josepha2263

Graduate•8 years ago

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My First Park Run (Week 8 Run 3)

You might have picked up that I'm an early riser. I decided to have an early night, which meant that I was accidentally awake at 04:00 this morning, full of...

You might have picked up that I'm an early riser. I decided to have an early nig...

90ldfinch

Graduate•8 years ago

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The401challenge.co.uk

Hi, The London marathon and Ben Smith (the 401 challenge) are the reasons I am following the Couch to 5K challenge. I heard about Couch to 5K from one of the...

Hi, The London marathon and Ben Smith (the 401 challenge) are the reasons I am ...

NeverSayNoToJeffing

Graduate•8 years ago

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who would believe it

Well I started my healthy lifestyle on 4th April and a week later the c25k. I didn't think i would be able to run not at 16stones and 10lbs. Now some 8 weeks...

Well I started my healthy lifestyle on 4th April and a week later the c25k. I d...

nosilla

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2016

Wahhoo my 5 k completed

Push for distance or strength?

My first 5k

Wil237

Week 8 Run 1

New PB broke 31minutes

W2r2 run for weight loss

My walk/run was more of a walk in the rain.

Tech unreliable again

Maybe... a quick snippet ...

W6R2. Relieved to have done.

Day 1 Week 1

Running in the rain..... Who'd have thought it!?

Was doing so well....

Crying and speedy buns

Shin splints

Running is amazing

W1 R2

Struggling Newbie

T'is done!

Phew! Week 7 done.

Bummed out -missed my race

Wk6 I'm soooo glad you're done!!

Uh Oh :-( Wk 1 Run 3

Stretches. Before or after running?

W6R here I come

W5R3 Done omg!

My First Park Run (Week 8 Run 3)

The401challenge.co.uk

who would believe it

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