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The start of something new!

I was completely out of breath walking up a flight of stairs... it was beyond me how I had got so unfit. Run 1 done, my shins are killing me but I can't wait...

I was completely out of breath walking up a flight of stairs... it was beyond me...

Bhav24

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Graduation

Did it. Now to carry on with this hell

Naomi425

•7 years ago

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Ahhh pain

Well I slightly pulled something in my calf on my last run. So I rested for an extra day and went out for WK2R3 this evening. I warmed up (but obviously not...

Well I slightly pulled something in my calf on my last run. So I rested for an e...

rarroe

•7 years ago

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Week 3 completed!

Wow I have done it..week 4 looks very hard. Will mentally prepare myself for it tomorrow on my rest day!

Wow I have done it..week 4 looks very hard. Will mentally prepare myself for it ...

MrsDuck

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Nightmare!!

I was so pleased with myself getting started and doing my first run and then since then, I have been feeling really rough! Finally went to docs today and I've...

I was so pleased with myself getting started and doing my first run and then sin...

Andyj1980

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Running in warmer weather

Well I finally had to resort to my warm weather clothing this evening, which frankly looks even more ridiculous then my cool weather kit, and hides even less...

Well I finally had to resort to my warm weather clothing this evening, which fra...

SueKen

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

I've done my first run in 10 years!!

Hi.. Started slimming world two weeks ago to lose a good amount of weight and making good progress. Ive finally took the plunge and done my first run. I used...

Hi.. Started slimming world two weeks ago to lose a good amount of weight and ...

RachK87

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Pale Irish running in Californian heat!

Hi - I am an Irish woman living in California for 1 year - just a few weeks left. I have registered for a 5k Run for Breast Cancer Ireland in Kilkenny early...

Hi - I am an Irish woman living in California for 1 year - just a few weeks left...

Gemma40

•7 years ago

7 Replies

W6R3 repeat #2

Another attempt today, and although I didn't make it, I did add a couple of minutes in comparison with the last try - 16 mins this time. I figure that the...

Another attempt today, and although I didn't make it, I did add a couple of minu...

resolution

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R1... Feeling really good about myself

Well - i can officially run for 3 minutes... and I did it twice! I am very pleased with myself 😁. 7 sessions ago I struggled breathing after just 30 seconds...

Well - i can officially run for 3 minutes... and I did it twice! I am very pleas...

Bobbylou

•7 years ago

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Did i really just run for 3 minutes (W3 R1)

I cant really believe it... as a complete fitness-phobe im pretty chuffed ive got this far (and considering how bad the weather has been..) Did my week 3 run...

I cant really believe it... as a complete fitness-phobe im pretty chuffed ive go...

claudiahill50

•7 years ago

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Uphill?

Hi Going to start this very soon. Tried running instead of my normal walk home. It is up a hill and I found that I could only run for 20 seconds max before my...

Hi Going to start this very soon. Tried running instead of my normal walk home. ...

Robert35

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Started the C25k Program yesterday! Question about speed.

As the title says I started the program yesterday and it went surprisingly alright. Then again after looking around on some forums, I'm pretty sure I didn't do...

As the title says I started the program yesterday and it went surprisingly alrig...

Cerianna

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Wk3 r1

My calves are aching ALOT, not sure if I can do this run!!!!! What can I do to help my calves/ push through?

My calves are aching ALOT, not sure if I can do this run!!!!! What can I do to h...

Loub17

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week3 run1

Just got back from the run. It is hot out there. Three minutes seems a long time was really glad for the encouragement from the lovely Sarah. Looking forward...

Just got back from the run. It is hot out there. Three minutes seems a long time...

Nhsslowcoach

•7 years ago

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Whoop whoop w4r1

Not the prettiest run- but done. 3.9km not including the cool down walk. I was so not expecting that - felt hard work I had stitch and it's so hot. I just kept...

Not the prettiest run- but done. 3.9km not including the cool down walk. I was s...

Hidden

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Trainer update!

Thank you to everyone who offered advice and support on my last post! So today I found a 'local' running sports shop who sold me a pair of karrimor tempo...

Thank you to everyone who offered advice and support on my last post! So today I...

Lstace

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Wk1 r2 complete

The pain in my calf is excruciating. I had to walk through the 4th run. Is this normal? I did the brisk 5 minutes walk.

The pain in my calf is excruciating. I had to walk through the 4th run. Is this ...

PG-69

•7 years ago

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W5R3 - phew

Can't believe I actually managed this run- yes a man walking ahead of me towards the end was almost as fast but I was catching him .... slowly.

Can't believe I actually managed this run- yes a man walking ahead of me towards...

5thTimeLucky

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

The wheel came off W8R1

Well I've been progressing through the weeks without too many problems and have been impressed that apart from a few niggles, I haven't felt achy the day after...

Well I've been progressing through the weeks without too many problems and have ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W4R1 was tough!

I'm not sure whether it's the heat today or maybe I just went a bit too fast on the first 3 mins run but I found today really tough ☹️ 5 mins seems such a...

I'm not sure whether it's the heat today or maybe I just went a bit too fast on ...

JoWillRun

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W5R2 down

Feeling good for the dreaded (or anticipated) W5R3 after todays run. Without a doubt the mantra of keeping it slow, is making this possible for me! My dog...

Feeling good for the dreaded (or anticipated) W5R3 after todays run. Without a ...

jaybro28

Graduate•7 years ago

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Suddenly I can't do it anymore?! Anyone else struggle at week 6?

Last week I got a real buzz when I finished week 5 which is a 20 minute run (or jog in my case). I just got back from week 6, 1st run, which on paper is a lot...

Last week I got a real buzz when I finished week 5 which is a 20 minute run (or ...

Carrie_1976

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Help!

Hi, I am going to do week 4 run tonight and am so nervous:-( can you please tell me how many times should I run each week? So far I have been out 3-4 times a...

Hi, I am going to do week 4 run tonight and am so nervous:-( can you please tell...

Pelin2372

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Sustainable running

Hi my first post! This is the third time I have completed couch to 5k - gave up after 6 and 4 months before. This time I am determined to keep it up by being...

Hi my first post! This is the third time I have completed couch to 5k - gave up ...

alpacagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

What have I done!!!!

So w7r1 tomorrow and looking forward to it. Anyway signed up for park run and intend to do it as my graduation run in 3 weeks time, whilst on my pc I was...

So w7r1 tomorrow and looking forward to it. Anyway signed up for park run and in...

Sillybilly1

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W5R1 Lost without Laura😮

Well I'm just in from W5R1 and even though I never thought I'd say this, the running was the least of my worries this morning. It was the first time I have...

Well I'm just in from W5R1 and even though I never thought I'd say this, the run...

Bonkersbrit

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

R2wk1

I'm in shock that I am actually enjoying this - I am not fit and am lazy by nature, but myself and a friend have challenged ourselves and at the moment I am...

I'm in shock that I am actually enjoying this - I am not fit and am lazy by natu...

dando001

•7 years ago

2 Replies

WEEK 4

Im about to go out and do week 4. I dont knoe how i will cope with the 5 min runs but im about to find out. What happens if its to much do you go back and do...

Im about to go out and do week 4. I dont knoe how i will cope with the 5 min run...

Cass606

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Thank You

A big thank you to all who responded to my last post. I was thrilled by your kind words about my 1st Parkrun and birthday wishes. My son bought me my first...

A big thank you to all who responded to my last post. I was thrilled by your kin...

Wizziewood

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

The start of something new!

Graduation

Ahhh pain

Week 3 completed!

Nightmare!!

Running in warmer weather

I've done my first run in 10 years!!

Pale Irish running in Californian heat!

W6R3 repeat #2

W3R1... Feeling really good about myself

Did i really just run for 3 minutes (W3 R1)

Uphill?

Started the C25k Program yesterday! Question about speed.

Wk3 r1

Week3 run1

Whoop whoop w4r1

Trainer update!

Wk1 r2 complete

W5R3 - phew

The wheel came off W8R1

W4R1 was tough!

W5R2 down

Suddenly I can't do it anymore?! Anyone else struggle at week 6?

Help!

Sustainable running

What have I done!!!!

W5R1 Lost without Laura😮

R2wk1

WEEK 4

Thank You

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