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Wk7 R1

Feeling nervous as going to do my first run outside. 🙈

Debskat

•7 years ago

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W5R3 achieved

Thought I seriously wasn't going to finish this one but had to keep thinking about the otter and how it might make a reappearance. Cannot believe I have just...

Thought I seriously wasn't going to finish this one but had to keep thinking abo...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running with stuffy sinuses

I've got R2 of W3 today but my nose feels bunged up and the amount of phlegm I'm coughing up is unreal, I want to go out for my run, my question is, should I?...

I've got R2 of W3 today but my nose feels bunged up and the amount of phlegm I'm...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yay wk5 r3 done

Thank you for all your encouragement. Wk5 r3 done! Can't believe I've gone from barely managing a minute of running to 20 in such a short time. The programme...

Thank you for all your encouragement. Wk5 r3 done! Can't believe I've gone from ...

Gabster2

Graduate•7 years ago

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cream crackered update going solo

Ive not got a run tonight , thats for tomorrow , but ive had to do rest day walk , so knocked out a leisurely stroll along the river wandle trail about 3...

Ive not got a run tonight , thats for tomorrow , but ive had to do rest day wal...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Pain!

Hey just started with couch to 5k. I'm on week 1 and just completed run 2 and I couldn't finish it :( I had shin splints so bad it was too painful to...

Hey just started with couch to 5k. I'm on week 1 and just completed run 2 and I ...

Reyner

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Profile help...

Does anyone know how to change my profile picture so I can have my face rather than a dodgy smiley cartoon face???

Does anyone know how to change my profile picture so I can have my face rather t...

MrsDuck

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Newbie! Learning to breath properly!!

Hi everyone, I'm new to running just completed week one and tonight began week 2... I really enjoyed tonight's run but wondered if anyone had some great tips...

Hi everyone, I'm new to running just completed week one and tonight began week ...

Victorianewrunner

•7 years ago

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Week 2 completed ✅

I did not enjoy running uphill at all today but I am noticeably and naturally running at a steadier and faster pace. My breathing is continuing to improve....

I did not enjoy running uphill at all today but I am noticeably and naturally ru...

aromy

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Wk 1 run 2

Just completed run 2, I know it's 12 hours early but there is no way I could fit the run in tomorrow as start work early and then got slimming world tomorrow...

Just completed run 2, I know it's 12 hours early but there is no way I could fit...

Jonno7452

•7 years ago

8 Replies

w4r1 - woohoo, just smashed today's pesky gremlins

Soooo happy. Truly believed this would be impossible at the first attempt, those gremlins were very persistent today. To be fair I am getting slower and...

Soooo happy. Truly believed this would be impossible at the first attempt, those...

linda9389

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

I'm out of puff. Found today's run a lot harder mentally, everything about today made me just want to sit down and give up. My first run was during a...

I'm out of puff. Found today's run a lot harder mentally, everything about tod...

Littlehannahg

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Great start to week 2

So I thought that was going to be harder than it was. I am looking forward to Thursday already!

So I thought that was going to be harder than it was. I am looking forward to Th...

MrsDuck

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Heart scare over, getting back to running... Yippee!

I found out I had a heart murmur 2 weeks after graduating in March so had given up running until I knew what was going on. All is well. I'm so (X100!) happy...

I found out I had a heart murmur 2 weeks after graduating in March so had given ...

JojoButter

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

Running in gowns!

I haven't posted for a while and haven't even been lurking much but I did post some time back that when it got to my birthday I would do parkrun in a regency...

I haven't posted for a while and haven't even been lurking much but I did post s...

SlowWorm2016

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

Registered for liverpool rock and roll

Hi everybody Having a bit of a bad day keep crying and getting panicky couldn't run today due to silly shins which are a lot better I must say! So, I have...

Hi everybody Having a bit of a bad day keep crying and getting panicky couldn'...

Catherine23

•7 years ago

7 Replies

W2R1

Today I've had a bit of a bad day and wasn't feeling too happy with the world but I made myself go out for my run and I'm feeling better for it. Definitely...

Today I've had a bit of a bad day and wasn't feeling too happy with the world bu...

JoWillRun

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Mariadele ~BRISK WALKER~ just joined:)

I'm Mariadele, I used to be fit and I seriously need to start again. I live next to Northala park hills so I'd like to join you lot next Saturday morning. I'm...

I'm Mariadele, I used to be fit and I seriously need to start again. I live next...

mariadeledmp

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Week 5 of couch to 5k

What can I say. I love this programme. I started running in January but was getting nowhere as my legs were always bad. Couch to 5k gave me the breaks that I...

What can I say. I love this programme. I started running in January but was gett...

monty2000

•7 years ago

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Newbie - advice in stretching

Im new to C25K just in my third week of training (literally only started moving recently) I am experiencing issues with cramps as i don't think I'm stretching...

Im new to C25K just in my third week of training (literally only started moving ...

Vrun

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Struggling!

I'm up to the 25 min run, but after 6 failed tries, I'm at a dead end. My problem is breathing I can not get it right and I need to to pass this run, help!

I'm up to the 25 min run, but after 6 failed tries, I'm at a dead end. My probl...

Bobsmama

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Just started

Hi I have been walking for an hour 3 times a week for the last fortnight and today decided to try the couch to 5k. Completed my first one but at times I felt...

Hi I have been walking for an hour 3 times a week for the last fortnight and to...

Ange1825

•7 years ago

8 Replies

W4R1

I made it. I can't believe I made it. Such a difference between this run to the W2 runs.

I made it. I can't believe I made it. Such a difference between this run to the ...

Chris9R

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Will not give up

Not had the best couple of days mentally. Felt bit deflated so didn't go out running. I am going to start again tomorrow as know it is the best therapy for me....

Not had the best couple of days mentally. Felt bit deflated so didn't go out run...

Hidden

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Ouch

W2r3 and my shins felt like they were full of lead golf balls! Managed to fight of the demons and finish but I really didn't enjoy today. 😢

W2r3 and my shins felt like they were full of lead golf balls! Managed to fight ...

seven9zero

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Wk 1 R2 A new mantra

'Slow and Steady 'it is ....following advice and encouragement from this forum and I was amazed to see what a difference it made.

'Slow and Steady 'it is ....following advice and encouragement from this forum a...

Lastlight

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

My running inspiration

My dad was not my original inspiration for running but during his recent illness I have heard so many stories of his running ability that I just wanted to...

My dad was not my original inspiration for running but during his recent illness...

mcgurranhouse

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

W6R2 Last of the interval runs

After a challenging W6R1 on Saturday I was feeling a little flat this morning for W6R2, (my normal sense of excitement for a run diminished) but determined to...

After a challenging W6R1 on Saturday I was feeling a little flat this morning fo...

Graduate•7 years ago

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Great Women's Run in Glasgow

I am planning to do this one with my daughter - hoping to pace her well enough to get in under the 60 minute mark, it will be particularly special as we just...

I am planning to do this one with my daughter - hoping to pace her well enough t...

mcgurranhouse

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

W3D1

Didn't think I would complete W3D1 looked hard. It was and I completed it even my recovery was quick. Not bad for being over weight and over 50. Roll on the...

Didn't think I would complete W3D1 looked hard. It was and I completed it even m...

Babshar

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Wk7 R1

W5R3 achieved

Running with stuffy sinuses

Yay wk5 r3 done

cream crackered update going solo

Pain!

Profile help...

Newbie! Learning to breath properly!!

Week 2 completed ✅

Wk 1 run 2

w4r1 - woohoo, just smashed today's pesky gremlins

Week 1 run 2

Great start to week 2

Heart scare over, getting back to running... Yippee!

Running in gowns!

Registered for liverpool rock and roll

W2R1

Mariadele ~BRISK WALKER~ just joined:)

Week 5 of couch to 5k

Newbie - advice in stretching

Struggling!

Just started

W4R1

Will not give up

Ouch

Wk 1 R2 A new mantra

My running inspiration

W6R2 Last of the interval runs

Great Women's Run in Glasgow

W3D1

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