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Knee problem

I'm after some advice please I started running a couple of months ago and after initially thinking I was never going to be able to do it, I soon began to...

I'm after some advice please I started running a couple of months ago and after ...

Shar59

•7 years ago

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Tail Runner/Walker at Parkrun

As I am not back to where I was before the scary heart thing that has knocked by fitness back loads ( might be something to do with the fact that I hardly dare...

As I am not back to where I was before the scary heart thing that has knocked by...

Jaxdreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 run 1 done 😊

I've never really been into exercise but getting to that age where lack of it is starting to show already been doing yoga a few times a week since April but...

I've never really been into exercise but getting to that age where lack of it is...

framp

•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1!

Dragged myself out of bed this morning to do my first run (well walk / run) after much procrastination. I'm 13kg over what I should be and as I can see 40 on...

Dragged myself out of bed this morning to do my first run (well walk / run) afte...

AndyC25K

•7 years ago

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Had the app for months, done the first run today.

Just done my first run, first day on couch to 5k. 6am coming towards the end of the night shift. Ive got 4 weeks til my holiday and I want to make an effort....

Just done my first run, first day on couch to 5k. 6am coming towards the end of ...

groomlm

•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

I survived the first one! Yeah!!! How I did it considering I hate the music selection for this week I have no idea. About the only part of the music I like...

I survived the first one! Yeah!!! How I did it considering I hate the music se...

charthedreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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Something strange is going on

Just completed week 5 run 1. I know this is likely to be a tough week and having been kicked off the couch by my other half I set off for the first run at...

Just completed week 5 run 1. I know this is likely to be a tough week and having...

Kittentamer

•7 years ago

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OOPS! 9.6K!

Well ... I'm not available to run this weekend, so thought I'd try a new route that my local running club uses. It was a longer course than I have ever ever...

Well ... I'm not available to run this weekend, so thought I'd try a new route t...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

Please sign petition

We would appreciate if club members could sign the petition to keep Claremont Stadium from the hands of the developers. We have to do something and this is a...

We would appreciate if club members could sign the petition to keep Claremont St...

damienair

Graduate•7 years ago

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Thanks oh wise ones

I've just got back from doing run 1 week 3, I'm amazed at how enjoyable it was, thanks to all you wise more experienced runners for the advice and...

I've just got back from doing run 1 week 3, I'm amazed at how enjoyable it was, ...

Martin_Rose

Graduate•7 years ago

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Knee pain at week 3

The day after week 3 run 1 I had a bit of discomfort in both knees. Run 2 made it worse. I took 4 days rest before attempting run 3. I finished it feeling...

The day after week 3 run 1 I had a bit of discomfort in both knees. Run 2 made i...

MP46

•7 years ago

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W6R3: I'm a What?

Finished W6R3 this morning. I didn't feel so petrified about this one after completing 20mins last week, so took it nice and steady. I'm not going to win any...

Finished W6R3 this morning. I didn't feel so petrified about this one after com...

PaulaHud46

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 completed in the rain thanks to my water proof 'bum bag' 😂

A few weeks ago when I thought about starting this, I saw someone near our house with a super slim pouch with their earphones attached. When they stopped they...

A few weeks ago when I thought about starting this, I saw someone near our house...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

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Wow! I did it

A couple of days ago I posted on here due to the trepidation I felt toward the infamous W5R3 20 minute run. I got fantastic support. This morning was the day....

A couple of days ago I posted on here due to the trepidation I felt toward the i...

Carolyn55

•7 years ago

13 Replies

10k race

Would it be unrealistic of me to enter a 10k race September 26th when I'm just 1 run away from starting wk. 3 ?

Would it be unrealistic of me to enter a 10k race September 26th when I'm just 1...

Rockette

•7 years ago

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GRADUATION!!

Hello I graduated this morning. Feel amazing and am looking forward to my badge 😃 Many thanks x

Hello I graduated this morning. Feel amazing and am looking forward to my badge ...

TJEL

Graduate•7 years ago

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Athletes foot - anyone got a magic cure?

Driving me nuts! Never had it before but have had this for about two months! Have tried sprays, powders and went to doctors who gave me Lamisil cream. Have...

Driving me nuts! Never had it before but have had this for about two months! Ha...

Jaxdreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduation day

Celebrating completing couch to 5k with my wife and a couple of glasses of wine. It's been tough with a couple of injuries but we did it 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻

Celebrating completing couch to 5k with my wife and a couple of glasses of wine....

Fraser67

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

First time runner

First time running today! Never ran before, didn't even like it at school but decided now is the time to start.

First time running today! Never ran before, didn't even like it at school but de...

Frunchy72

•7 years ago

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Extending the weeks...?

Owning up to a bit of an error here: I did 7 runs for each of weeks 1 and 2 (plus rest days). I've only just realised my error, so I am effectively due to run...

Owning up to a bit of an error here: I did 7 runs for each of weeks 1 and 2 (plu...

nickylt

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

W5 R1 in the bag

Chose a new route today with the longer runs, so glad I did as after my warm up walk & 1st 8min run I ended up here. I always know about the canal lock as we...

Chose a new route today with the longer runs, so glad I did as after my warm up ...

Runningraspberrydiva

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R1

Found it very comfortable today . Question for you all . I'm running every other day so am getting through the program a bit faster. Is this OK?

Found it very comfortable today . Question for you all . I'm running every other...

Dave55

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

Nearly there - after 7 months!

I started C25K before Christmas and each time I got close to wk 9 I got an injury in my feet and ankles. Physio says that it's because I'm a bit flat footed...

I started C25K before Christmas and each time I got close to wk 9 I got an injur...

artistclairep

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

W9R1 Success

Woooo! I did it! Exhausted but proud! Roll on the next run!

LaurenS91

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

5k in the bag

I graduated a few weeks ago but that only got me to 30mins of running. I've continued to increase the time (and distance) and slowly but surely I've made it!...

I graduated a few weeks ago but that only got me to 30mins of running. I've cont...

Minty4

Graduate•7 years ago

22 Replies

Tough week - but got there in the end.

I thought I'd posted earlier but must have forgotten to click the 'post' button!. Otherwise please accept my apologies if you get 2 similar posts. Week 5 has...

I thought I'd posted earlier but must have forgotten to click the 'post' button!...

bareliz

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Newbie: week one done..but...

Achy knees! Just done my w2r1..now on grass / local playing field and also KT tape now adorns my knees!..but it has helped give support. Quick query..I am...

Achy knees! Just done my w2r1..now on grass / local playing field and also KT ta...

Jolaaled

•7 years ago

10 Replies

For anyone needing that bit of inspiration

Hi guys Read this this morning and thought it was a good story to remind us all why we started this journey and show people what can be achieved, even though...

Hi guys Read this this morning and thought it was a good story to remind us all...

SteffieLouG

•7 years ago

4 Replies

I'm bugged because I can't tag.... help

So am technically inept and would like to do two things on the forum - the biggy is to tag folk like oldfloss to give credit where it's due, but I don't know...

So am technically inept and would like to do two things on the forum - the biggy...

Hidden

•7 years ago

35 Replies

Newbie!!

1st week done ✅

Chelleby78

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

Knee problem

Tail Runner/Walker at Parkrun

Week 1 run 1 done 😊

Week 1 Run 1!

Had the app for months, done the first run today.

Week 9 Run 1

Something strange is going on

OOPS! 9.6K!

Please sign petition

Thanks oh wise ones

Knee pain at week 3

W6R3: I'm a What?

Week 3 completed in the rain thanks to my water proof 'bum bag' 😂

Wow! I did it

10k race

GRADUATION!!

Athletes foot - anyone got a magic cure?

Graduation day

First time runner

Extending the weeks...?

W5 R1 in the bag

W5R1

Nearly there - after 7 months!

W9R1 Success

5k in the bag

Tough week - but got there in the end.

Newbie: week one done..but...

For anyone needing that bit of inspiration

I'm bugged because I can't tag.... help

Newbie!!

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