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Back to timed walking but not Strava

I didn't start Strava so at the end it was 00.00! Never mind a familiar route and a wristwatch tells me we did approximately 3.6 km in 30 mins. We plan a...

I didn't start Strava so at the end it was 00.00! Never mind a familiar route an...

Christo262

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Joining the Park gang and getting to 5K

Hi gang! I've settled into a period of consolidation with this running lark. After a strange first week off the rains without the app & Mr Smooth I've settled...

Hi gang! I've settled into a period of consolidation with this running lark. Aft...

lardofale

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finding my mojo with Mr Smooth!

Well, after reading some posts on here this morning and seeing a Park Run post on FB this morning, I reluctantly pulled on my gear and headed out the door....

Well, after reading some posts on here this morning and seeing a Park Run post o...

Spinning_22

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 2 done..... including hills/inclines!!

Just back from my W4R2 run... and feeling chuffed! Thanks everyone for the advice about hills. To be fair, the 'hills' I'm complaining about are probably more...

Just back from my W4R2 run... and feeling chuffed! Thanks everyone for the advic...

Saratamsin

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6, run 2...Done 😂 Still not easy

After reading a post reply combining run 3 with their first park run I'm seeing the fun/logic/ challenge of doing it too. Shall I change my name to...

After reading a post reply combining run 3 with their first park run I'm seeing ...

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Pleasant surprise

So the joy of working for a California based firm is the 9 hour time difference with Europe. So with last minute changes being needed for a big meeting next...

So the joy of working for a California based firm is the 9 hour time difference ...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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First time running 5k

Today was my second run post graduation and I made it to the magic 5k. It did take 39 minutes but I was trying to lengthen my stride and it made a difference-...

Today was my second run post graduation and I made it to the magic 5k. It did ta...

clairey3

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Help!!!

All the help & advice I've had from my running family has helped me get this far..so...I'm asking you this...and honest answers only (I know you would...

All the help & advice I've had from my running family has helped me get this far...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

55 Replies

Does this count??

Hi all. I'm on the Isle of Wight for a few days and am having to contend with hills for the first time. This morning's w8r2 ended up being 10m run (gentle up)...

Hi all. I'm on the Isle of Wight for a few days and am having to contend with hi...

unlikelyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

20 Replies

Improvement! W1R2

Went on my second run today, and this time ran four times and a little bit of another. I was out of breath, but did not have the same tightness in my chest as...

Went on my second run today, and this time ran four times and a little bit of an...

Capsicle

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Week 6 in the bag!

Well I actually did it! 25 minutes running. Ran up the lanes with the doggies again. Found my new place for sure. Week 7 starts Saturday.

Well I actually did it! 25 minutes running. Ran up the lanes with the doggies ag...

Nozza03

Graduate•7 years ago

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Holiday Runs

Well here I am, on holiday dressed in all black running gear and having just finished a run down to and along the beach. I've been using the last run on c25k...

Well here I am, on holiday dressed in all black running gear and having just fin...

OliverJames

Graduate•7 years ago

27 Replies

Newbie week 2 run 3 completed

Hi, I'm lesjay and joined two weeks ago, Been sitting here for a couple of weeks, reading all your posts, it's very encouraging and certainly gets you...

Hi, I'm lesjay and joined two weeks ago, Been sitting here for a couple of weeks...

Lesjay

Graduate•7 years ago

32 Replies

Possible joggers knee ?

2nd run of wk 2 and I'm getting paon and slight swelling behind my knee which I previously had a knee reconstruction due to a ACL tear a few years ago any...

2nd run of wk 2 and I'm getting paon and slight swelling behind my knee which I ...

Mo-Mar

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run 3 done!

I would never have thought I could run 3 times in one week woo hoo! Am tempted to do week 1 again purely because there was always something mess it up I.e ear...

I would never have thought I could run 3 times in one week woo hoo! Am tempted t...

Wellse

•7 years ago

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The difference an hour can make! W5R2

Woweeeee I got up at 6.30, I put my running stuff on at 6.45 and then I faffed about until 8.15am. Now had I have actually gone running when I should have I...

Woweeeee I got up at 6.30, I put my running stuff on at 6.45 and then I faffed a...

MuddyJane

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Feeling lost

I graduated last week and am feeling a little lost without the dulcet tones of Jo Whiley to spur me on! Yesterday, I tried to consolidate running for 30mins,...

I graduated last week and am feeling a little lost without the dulcet tones of J...

Kimterry

Graduate•7 years ago

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Can't believe I just ran for 25 minutes !

I did it!! If someone had told me at any point during the last 4 years that age 52 and 7+ stone over weight; that I would run for 25 minutes non stop, I'd have...

I did it!! If someone had told me at any point during the last 4 years that age ...

ShashHR

Graduate•7 years ago

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I CANT BELIEVE IT!!!

W6R2....DONE!!!!!! I can't believe it because I am soon to be on Week 7!!!! Just the long one of week 6 to do next....!! The first 10 minutes of this run...

W6R2....DONE!!!!!! I can't believe it because I am soon to be on Week 7!!!! Jus...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

33 Replies

W2R3

Need to find something from within. I finished W2R3 last tuesday 9 days ago and have done nothing since. The thought of 3 minutes running is not feasible at...

Need to find something from within. I finished W2R3 last tuesday 9 days ago and...

Townson

•7 years ago

3 Replies

W1R3 - better again

Well I did not quite manage kissing the floor with my feet, still quite a stomp! But today I managed all 8 X 60 second runs - when I say run I hope you know I...

Well I did not quite manage kissing the floor with my feet, still quite a stomp!...

Richard7

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK3 IS IN THE BAG!!

The sunrise that welcomed me as I turned the corner into my local country park🌅😮 YES YES YES!! Completed WK3 this morning and I feel amazing!! Up and out at...

The sunrise that welcomed me as I turned the corner into my local country park🌅...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

WK3 IS IN THE BAG!!

YES YES YES!! Completed WK3 this morning and I feel amazing!! Up and out at 7am, I think I've found my perfect running time, this was by far my most enjoyable...

YES YES YES!! Completed WK3 this morning and I feel amazing!! Up and out at 7am,...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

The end of walking breaks has arrived

That's it w6r2 complete and the end of walking breaks. Not a bad thing in my book as this week seems to have been really difficult with those breaks. Maybe...

That's it w6r2 complete and the end of walking breaks. Not a bad thing in my boo...

Pathrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

Newbie

Hi, downloaded coach-5k and done first 2 runs. Never run before so any advice welcome

Hi, downloaded coach-5k and done first 2 runs. Never run before so any advice we...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

W4 R1 Done

Did W4 R1 as planned this morning, once or twice on the last 5 minute run part of my head was saying 'I'm going to have to stop', so I ignored it and carried...

Did W4 R1 as planned this morning, once or twice on the last 5 minute run part o...

LeeU

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

C25K apps

Morning, I was thinking yesterday to switch from podcast to C25K app, but there are several of them. Which one you are using? Do you know of they differ in...

Morning, I was thinking yesterday to switch from podcast to C25K app, but there ...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

Did It!

A bit late letting you know because of hols, but I successfully completed the Bedford Parkrun on 15th July. Having a break because of an operation, but will be...

A bit late letting you know because of hols, but I successfully completed the Be...

Spinner4321

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Week 8 Run 2 - crazy early

Running at 5:30 would not be my first choice and I did feel a bit yuck to start with - think my body was in shock. Couldn't face food beforehand but if I run...

Running at 5:30 would not be my first choice and I did feel a bit yuck to start ...

antet

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Madness!

If anyone had told me 8 weeks ago I would be able to run (well more of a jog) for 28 minutes non stop and I would be taking my running clothes on holiday I...

If anyone had told me 8 weeks ago I would be able to run (well more of a jog) fo...

MsFickle

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Back to timed walking but not Strava

Joining the Park gang and getting to 5K

Finding my mojo with Mr Smooth!

Week 4 run 2 done..... including hills/inclines!!

Week 6, run 2...Done 😂 Still not easy

Pleasant surprise

First time running 5k

Help!!!

Does this count??

Improvement! W1R2

Week 6 in the bag!

Holiday Runs

Newbie week 2 run 3 completed

Possible joggers knee ?

Run 3 done!

The difference an hour can make! W5R2

Feeling lost

Can't believe I just ran for 25 minutes !

I CANT BELIEVE IT!!!

W2R3

W1R3 - better again

WK3 IS IN THE BAG!!

WK3 IS IN THE BAG!!

The end of walking breaks has arrived

Newbie

W4 R1 Done

C25K apps

Did It!

Week 8 Run 2 - crazy early

Madness!

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