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I'm an Athlete!!!!!!

I'VE DONE IT! Just completed my final run and I feel absolutely brilliant. I would never have believed when I started that a) I would keep going with the app...

I'VE DONE IT! Just completed my final run and I feel absolutely brilliant. I w...

ThePostmistress

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3 R1 and no knee pain (well not just yet anyway) ...

Two months ago I reached the dizzy heights of W2R1 (followed by an ill advised W2R2 4 days later) and was brought to a standstill by knee pain that kept me...

Two months ago I reached the dizzy heights of W2R1 (followed by an ill advised W...

linda9389

Graduate•7 years ago

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ankle advise

I've had a dodgy ankle for years after falling off a stage when younger and not having it looked at properly... Anyway my ankle since then has always been...

I've had a dodgy ankle for years after falling off a stage when younger and not ...

amygill1990

•7 years ago

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Running candy

I saw a runner on my way to work today. He wasn't fast but he looked strong and completely serene in his World.... He was wearing simple joggers and a hoodie....

I saw a runner on my way to work today. He wasn't fast but he looked strong and ...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R3 completed

This morning I jogged for 20 minutes non stop. I haven't done that for years, if ever, and I am 60. Thrilled to bits. Carole

This morning I jogged for 20 minutes non stop. I haven't done that for years, if...

Symsat

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Cardiowhatular?

Hi, I'm 34, vegetarian, overweight but not by more than about 3stone. I put it on when I had undiagnosed unmedicated hyperthyroidism. I'm medicated now but...

Hi, I'm 34, vegetarian, overweight but not by more than about 3stone. I put it o...

Alana0704

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Able to run again,role on weekend last run.

After seeing the doc,it turns out l had gashed my shin 3weeks ago,while out running; l totally ignored it,thinking it would mend.lt became inflamed eventually...

After seeing the doc,it turns out l had gashed my shin 3weeks ago,while out runn...

stevy

•7 years ago

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Ok so I just did this...

I won't get in but I think it shows how far I've come that I can even consider it!

I won't get in but I think it shows how far I've come that I can even consider i...

BethC

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3D1

After taking a day off I went back out this morning by myself (normally my husband joins me but wasn't feeling up to it) I'm so pleased I didn't 'just take...

After taking a day off I went back out this morning by myself (normally my husba...

GeorgiaP

•7 years ago

2 Replies

heat or ice?

hello all I woke up this morning with a bit of a tight calf (middle of back of leg) I was wondering if I should use heat or ice spray? Stephen

hello all I woke up this morning with a bit of a tight calf (middle of back of l...

wizzbang

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R1 - second (or even third) time around!

Having had my first two attempts thwarted by injury, I'm very happy to be back on track, and ran W2R1 this morning. I got to week 5 last time but decided to go...

Having had my first two attempts thwarted by injury, I'm very happy to be back o...

Sarah1703

•7 years ago

1 Reply

2 weeks off!

Right, i have had 2 weeks off due to more bl**dy gardening, and the associated aching muscles from lumbering round tons of bricks! I was previously at Week 8,...

Right, i have had 2 weeks off due to more bl**dy gardening, and the associated a...

Hidden

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Week 4 run 1

I was worried about this move up but have done it. I took on the advise at taking it slow. I think maybe I took it too slow, but now I know I can do it, the...

I was worried about this move up but have done it. I took on the advise at taki...

JulesJDA

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1 Run 2 Completed

Hello I'm just starting this and I really wasn't feeling it today. My legs ached going upstairs. But I did it!! Something strange happened during Run 5 and I...

Hello I'm just starting this and I really wasn't feeling it today. My legs ached...

Pink-Leggings

•7 years ago

1 Reply

ergh ... kill me now !! w5r3

i hate running , ive just done my w5r3 and it was AWFUL i completed it but i honestly dont know how , i had podcast problems , problem being me and my fat...

i hate running , ive just done my w5r3 and it was AWFUL i completed it but i hon...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

19 Replies

Foam Roller?

I've read quite a few posts on here which mention a foam roller. Google just tries to sell me one, so can any of you tell me what one does and is it worth an...

I've read quite a few posts on here which mention a foam roller. Google just tri...

TiredOldMan

Graduate•7 years ago

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Music

Out of interest what do you listen too whilst running ? I listen to Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Foo Fighters, She Sells Sanctuary by The Cure in fact anything...

Out of interest what do you listen too whilst running ? I listen to Red Hot Chil...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W5R3 in the bag!

Well I did the one run this morning that everyone talks about. The iconic W5R3. I had been looking forward to this as I had done R1 and R2 over the bank...

Well I did the one run this morning that everyone talks about. The iconic W5R3. ...

Graduate•7 years ago

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2nd Run later

On day 3 so second run later today. For someone who has never been in to sports I can't believe I am looking forward to it.

On day 3 so second run later today. For someone who has never been in to sports ...

NWCA

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Last run before graduation

We did our last run last night and it was tough because it was so hot. i remember struggling to run for 3 minutes and now I can run for 30. I'm still not...

We did our last run last night and it was tough because it was so hot. i rememb...

Strangford69

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Holiday running?

I completed the c25k plan last week, and feel great! I'm going to continue running 3 times a week but want to know what to do when I go on holiday for 2......

I completed the c25k plan last week, and feel great! I'm going to continue runni...

Joanneandmatt

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Week 9 Run 3 Here We Go!

Today's the day. I am so excited. 12 lbs lighter and feeling fitter than I have been in years, today is my final run of the programme. I now know that I can...

Today's the day. I am so excited. 12 lbs lighter and feeling fitter than I hav...

ThePostmistress

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

First timer😩

Just completed my first one 😥 problem is I live on a hill so tough first one 😊 going do it on the flat next time 😀

Just completed my first one 😥 problem is I live on a hill so tough first one 😊...

SarahJane3

•7 years ago

2 Replies

W4R3 complete

Well that wasn't as easy as I thought it would be lol... slowed and ached on the last five minutes, had to really push hard to complete and couldn't stop...

Well that wasn't as easy as I thought it would be lol... slowed and ached on the...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

W4R1 in the bag!

Feeling so proud as I was worrying about running for 5 mins flat in this week but I've done it! I'm overweight and unfit and even I can do this! Feeling...

Feeling so proud as I was worrying about running for 5 mins flat in this week bu...

troubleatmill

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Let myself down this morning

Feeling pretty rubbish as I've completed week 6 run 1 but this morning when I went to do the second I doubted myself and let myself stop. I'm so annoyed! Not...

Feeling pretty rubbish as I've completed week 6 run 1 but this morning when I we...

Findinghappyhan

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Completed :-)

I can't believe after struggling to run for 60 seconds in Week 1, that yesterday I completed Couch to 5K. Okay I didn't run 5K in the 30 minutes, only 3.3K,...

I can't believe after struggling to run for 60 seconds in Week 1, that yesterday...

Erinsjoy

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Hard work tonight

I was home early this afternoon, having taken DD1 to an appointment, so took the opportunity to go for a run before supper. Having done my triumphant 30 mins...

I was home early this afternoon, having taken DD1 to an appointment, so took the...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

Week 8 and a Minor Break Through.

In the spirit of Irish John's reminder that it's important to celebrate the positives I just wanted to post that after a series of really hard runs (all of...

In the spirit of Irish John's reminder that it's important to celebrate the posi...

Nervousnewbie

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Week 2 underway...

Having taken 2 weeks to complete W1, I've just done W2R1. Definitely felt the step up with the longer runs, but it was manageable at a very steady (=slow)...

Having taken 2 weeks to complete W1, I've just done W2R1. Definitely felt the st...

PruesDad

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

I'm an Athlete!!!!!!

W3 R1 and no knee pain (well not just yet anyway) ...

ankle advise

Running candy

W5R3 completed

Cardiowhatular?

Able to run again,role on weekend last run.

Ok so I just did this...

W3D1

heat or ice?

W2R1 - second (or even third) time around!

2 weeks off!

Week 4 run 1

Week 1 Run 2 Completed

ergh ... kill me now !! w5r3

Foam Roller?

Music

W5R3 in the bag!

2nd Run later

Last run before graduation

Holiday running?

Week 9 Run 3 Here We Go!

First timer😩

W4R3 complete

W4R1 in the bag!

Let myself down this morning

Completed :-)

Hard work tonight

Week 8 and a Minor Break Through.

Week 2 underway...

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