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Completed W2

Finding things a little difficult but let's see how I get on with week 3, a little nervous :/

Finding things a little difficult but let's see how I get on with week 3, a litt...

Stacesh90

•7 years ago

9 Replies

W8/R1. Race for life

Doing R4L tomorrow going to use Sarah to talk me around the course

KimLoulou

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 run 3

Hey everyone, really enjoying c25. Unfortunaly my left knee is playing up, which means I couldn't finish the run as it was painful. How long should I wait...

Hey everyone, really enjoying c25. Unfortunaly my left knee is playing up, which...

Katiya33

•7 years ago

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Life after Laura. Recent graduates settling into a routine. Keep yourself motivated. Week I/IV. Part II.

There was a little discussion recently in relation to new graduates finding it hard to find a routine after the C25K programme with Laura or on Apps. I was...

There was a little discussion recently in relation to new graduates finding it h...

damienair

Graduate•7 years ago

29 Replies

For all the plodders.....

https://therunningbug.com/fitness/motivation/the-benefits-of-slow-running?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=slow%2520running&utm_term=slow%2520ru

https://therunningbug.com/fitness/motivation/the-benefits-of-slow-running?utm_so...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

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I bloomin' did it! 🏆

After 9 weeks here I am, I graduated tonight. Never thought I had it in me and at times it was a hard slog, thinking my lungs were about to explode. On to...

After 9 weeks here I am, I graduated tonight. Never thought I had it in me and a...

Lissyf

Graduate•7 years ago

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New to parkrun? Want to see what a parkrun looks like? Video of Newbury parkrun (from the air).

https://www.facebook.com/cdahenderson/videos/10158978401685230/ Health Warning: not all parkruns are this wide, flat, open. Come and join us if you want to get...

https://www.facebook.com/cdahenderson/videos/10158978401685230/ Health Warning: ...

MarkyD

Graduate•7 years ago

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Using Her C25K time as my drill time.

Went for W1R2 today with my wife to be. She got overheated and stopped short of the last 90 minute jog so we'll run this one again. It was 90°F. I used the...

Went for W1R2 today with my wife to be. She got overheated and stopped short of ...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

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Super slow, week 1

I have started the couch to 5k, and my best distance was 1.6 miles. I am extremely flat footed, with very shorthe legs. It just seems like I should be doing...

I have started the couch to 5k, and my best distance was 1.6 miles. I am extrem...

Cshaw78

•7 years ago

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Cheap Running Shoes in SD

Went to sports direct to get some running shoes. If I carry on I will look a bit more into it but wanted some for now instead of my trainers. Picked up some...

Went to sports direct to get some running shoes. If I carry on I will look a bi...

LemonieJ

Graduate•7 years ago

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It's all in the head

W5R3 - Before I had even put the trainers on I had managed to talk myself out of this run. No way am I going to do this..!! Who are you trying to kid..! Go...

W5R3 - Before I had even put the trainers on I had managed to talk myself out of...

Jbroomfi

•7 years ago

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New trainers

So I'm thinking about getting new trainers. My current ones are ancient and weren't even mine to begin with. They have holes in the top and I get very wet very...

So I'm thinking about getting new trainers. My current ones are ancient and were...

hwarren9

•7 years ago

4 Replies

After 5k

Hi, I have the BBC couch to 5k app, can any one recommend a good one to get me to 10K please?

Hi, I have the BBC couch to 5k app, can any one recommend a good one to get me t...

Mrsmc10

•7 years ago

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Another Little Challenge in my Running Journey

Ok, so Mr Wheels has just told me that a sign in a local vets says that there are Adders where I run. Yikes! He asked Dr Google who says if you get bitten,...

Ok, so Mr Wheels has just told me that a sign in a local vets says that there ar...

Hidden

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Help

Just got back from r3w6 and I failed epically! I think I set off reluctantly thinking I couldn't do it and surprise surprise I couldn't. Would you guys go back...

Just got back from r3w6 and I failed epically! I think I set off reluctantly thi...

Elerir

Graduate•7 years ago

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Demotivated at week 5

from 5 mins to 8 mins to 20? Not a hope!

chroniclowerlegpain

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Swollen ankles?

So I think I might have realised why my ankles swell on some runs and not others. They tend to swell if I run through fields where it's a bit bumpy and I am...

So I think I might have realised why my ankles swell on some runs and not others...

Hobblethwaite

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Week 1 Run 1

Hi all, After lots of deliberation and self doubt, I've decided to try the couch to 5k thing mainly to try and help lose a little extra weight, but also to try...

Hi all, After lots of deliberation and self doubt, I've decided to try the couch...

Thecko

Graduate•7 years ago

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Noo Shoos

Shiny shoes. Very happy to have found a wide fitting shoe in an independent shop in Worcester.

Shiny shoes. Very happy to have found a wide fitting shoe in an independent shop...

Minty4

Graduate•7 years ago

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5k to 10k

Hi all I have 2 runs left until I graduate I want to know if anyone could recommend an app for training for a 10K I have one booked in Bournemouth in October....

Hi all I have 2 runs left until I graduate I want to know if anyone could recomm...

Loz1373

Graduate•7 years ago

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Big people.... read on!

I can do this... it ain't pretty but I can now run 30 mins. Week 9 run 1 tells me I can. Trouble is I only cover 3.6km. So will have to run for about 45 to...

I can do this... it ain't pretty but I can now run 30 mins. Week 9 run 1 tells ...

gotalongwaytogo

Graduate•7 years ago

26 Replies

Graduating on my first park run

Sorry for the long post. Today was a big day for two reasons. I did my graduation run and my first Parkrun. Looking back at how hard I found week one and the...

Sorry for the long post. Today was a big day for two reasons. I did my graduatio...

Cliff_H

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Week 5 (finally)

Well I hear this is the week that everyone dreads... the big step up! I've just completed the first run of week 5 with a hangover but feel proud I got out...

Well I hear this is the week that everyone dreads... the big step up! I've just ...

Tryandtryagain

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Running withdrawal symptoms

I ran 5k on Tuesday and on Thursday evening my lower back hurt. Think I've pulled a muscle but don't think it's running related. It's a bit easier today but...

I ran 5k on Tuesday and on Thursday evening my lower back hurt. Think I've pulle...

Pauline17

Graduate•7 years ago

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running the c25k on a treadmill

Hello All, Hope you are all well. Last time I posted, I mentioned about running the c25k consecutively for 5 days. I managed to run the podcast right through...

Hello All, Hope you are all well. Last time I posted, I mentioned about running...

Josepha2263

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

BIG NEWS

Omg omg just ran for 20 mins without stopping on W5R3.🏃🏻‍♀️😃👍🏻

Dal45

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

Week 9 and beyond cream crackered update

If your gonna wear combination trousers out for the day , remember to take the legs with you lol . Not done a run for nearly 2 weeks because i cooked my legs...

If your gonna wear combination trousers out for the day , remember to take the l...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

The coloured rings?

Do the colours signify anything? I had thought it was to do with graduation but I think that is not the case.

Do the colours signify anything? I had thought it was to do with graduation but ...

sheps

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 Run 2

Didn't realise that this run was two 8 minute stretches, bit of a surprise when I heard that this morning. The first eight minutes wasn't to bad as most of it...

Didn't realise that this run was two 8 minute stretches, bit of a surprise when ...

Matlins

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduation run!!!

Last C25k run, first park run ever and done in under 30 minutes. So chuffed! Thank you c25k and all the support on here. Keep on keeping on 10K here I...

Last C25k run, first park run ever and done in under 30 minutes. So chuffed! Tha...

Hidden

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

Completed W2

W8/R1. Race for life

Week 2 run 3

Life after Laura. Recent graduates settling into a routine. Keep yourself motivated. Week I/IV. Part II.

For all the plodders.....

I bloomin' did it! 🏆

New to parkrun? Want to see what a parkrun looks like? Video of Newbury parkrun (from the air).

Using Her C25K time as my drill time.

Super slow, week 1

Cheap Running Shoes in SD

It's all in the head

New trainers

After 5k

Another Little Challenge in my Running Journey

Help

Demotivated at week 5

Swollen ankles?

Week 1 Run 1

Noo Shoos

5k to 10k

Big people.... read on!

Graduating on my first park run

Week 5 (finally)

Running withdrawal symptoms

running the c25k on a treadmill

BIG NEWS

Week 9 and beyond cream crackered update

The coloured rings?

Week 5 Run 2

Graduation run!!!

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