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Running shoes!

Suggestions suggestions.. I am in need of a good, comfortable pair of trainers but I'm absolutely boggled by the choice, should I be looking for something...

Suggestions suggestions.. I am in need of a good, comfortable pair of trainers b...

fivekstarter

•7 years ago

14 Replies

W9R3, I've done it!

This has to be one of the most amazing feelings anyone can have especially when there was so much doubt at the start. Thankfully I've found this forum and...

This has to be one of the most amazing feelings anyone can have especially when ...

jopard

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R1

Well, I hadn't 'read ahead' and had thought, with some dread, that week 2 would mean 2 mins of running (logical innit?) so was pleasantly surprised that it was...

Well, I hadn't 'read ahead' and had thought, with some dread, that week 2 would ...

Ianson

Graduate•7 years ago

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Lost little toenail 😞

I'm a recent C25k graduate running 2/3 times a week and absolutely loving it but two days ago my little toenail came off! It bled for hours and is still sore...

I'm a recent C25k graduate running 2/3 times a week and absolutely loving it but...

Kjbobo

•7 years ago

19 Replies

First week of the C25K completed and feeling good

I hope that I will find the detemination to complete week 2. Taking it slowly, day by day.

I hope that I will find the detemination to complete week 2. Taking it slowly, d...

alicia_arribas

•7 years ago

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Massaging one's buttocks with a tennis ball (on the injury C-Ouch!)

"I'm just self-massaging my buttocks with a tennis ball!" That caused a burst of laughter from my wife (pictured her at sunset at Farmoor reservoir, where she...

"I'm just self-massaging my buttocks with a tennis ball!" That caused a burst of...

iain-strachan

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

51 and feeling great

Not a happy bunny did not manage to do the full 25 minutes hate failing

Joolz66

•7 years ago

7 Replies

First Parkrun

I only heard of parkrun in this forum. I graduated 6 weeks ago and attempted my first Parkrun in Tring, Hertfordshire today. I was confident l will make it,...

I only heard of parkrun in this forum. I graduated 6 weeks ago and attempted my ...

AJ46

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running on Holiday - slowly!

Graduated middle of June and have run every other day since I started the programme, have even kept it up in the Gran Canarian heat on holiday - so fairly...

Graduated middle of June and have run every other day since I started the progra...

KOwens

Graduate•7 years ago

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Today I kept going after my workout was over... w7d3

Today, I completed W7D3! I can't believe it. It was really tiring. I went on a running trail overlooking a river. It was nice, but very hill-y. Ups and downs...

Today, I completed W7D3! I can't believe it. It was really tiring. I went on a r...

lizzyksm

•7 years ago

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Week 3 underway

Just done first run of week 3 and feeling quite chuffed with myself ( is that allowed?). I felt quite negative before I started as I didn't possibly think I...

Just done first run of week 3 and feeling quite chuffed with myself ( is that al...

Hidden

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Week 4 Run 1 - did it!

After a whole week off due to injury I was more than a little nervous before this evenings session but I am pleased to report I have just got back home from my...

After a whole week off due to injury I was more than a little nervous before thi...

J9_54

Graduate•7 years ago

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Aquathlon....who would have thought the run would be THAT hard?

The task - relatively simple really. Swim 200m as fast as you can and then run 3.5km. Doesn't sound that hard. Running 3.5k whilst your feet squelched on...

The task - relatively simple really. Swim 200m as fast as you can and then run ...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

17 Replies

Still pluggin away

No big news. Still plugging away at my 5ks. Had a unrelated health issue come up earlier this week but it seems to be manageable. Was a very busy/stressful...

No big news. Still plugging away at my 5ks. Had a unrelated health issue come up...

Decker

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Complete shambles

Very disappointed to say the least, I struggled with the last two runs and if I'm honest I ended up skipping them so unfortunately for me no real progress this...

Very disappointed to say the least, I struggled with the last two runs and if I'...

Camran

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Ocd

Does anyone elsehave a slight issue with the fact that you do 3 runs a week and 3 rest days like it tells you and then you want to run on the same days each...

Does anyone elsehave a slight issue with the fact that you do 3 runs a week and ...

Leannetick

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Ow - the gremlins are upping the ante - advice reqd please!

It's been a funny 10 days. It started with a paced run with my new running group. I was pleased to manage the full 5k at 7m/k, and even more so because there...

It's been a funny 10 days. It started with a paced run with my new running group...

SueKen

Graduate•7 years ago

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First park run after graduating a week ago

After completing C2 5K my goal was to do a park run. Having been very heavy (read 18st plus) last year I dieted then exercised. Then discovered couch to 5 k....

After completing C2 5K my goal was to do a park run. Having been very heavy (rea...

Footydad

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

My lovely new running shoes

My birthday present and first experience of gait analysis ( I am an over pronator) x

My birthday present and first experience of gait analysis ( I am an over pronato...

Sammully

Graduate•7 years ago

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Don't trust map my run

Did my first park run today think I started too fast as I had to walk most of the second lap having said that I managed a time of 37.38 not to shabby. However...

Did my first park run today think I started too fast as I had to walk most of t...

Mrsbee28

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

Park run - cracked the 40 mins

Just - 39.58 But with all of you sitting on my shoulders there might have been a weight disadvantage. I ran the whole thing again which is pleasing. Couldn't...

Just - 39.58 But with all of you sitting on my shoulders there might have been a...

sheps

Graduate•7 years ago

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Smite my Grunions!!!

Well helllooooooooo!!! It's been flippin ages since I wrote anything on here and there's a very valid reason for this. I'm crap! There you go. Got it in one....

Well helllooooooooo!!! It's been flippin ages since I wrote anything on here and...

danzargo

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

WooHoo!

2nd Parkrun done! 3 minutes 55 seconds quicker than last time. Must be the music 😆

2nd Parkrun done! 3 minutes 55 seconds quicker than last time. Must be the music...

SteffieLouG

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Treadmill vs the real world - Advice please...

To date, all my sessions have been on a treadmill (now W5R2) and my goal is to do a 5k Park run in the real world in September. I'm lucky to have a treadmill...

To date, all my sessions have been on a treadmill (now W5R2) and my goal is to d...

Hidden

•7 years ago

14 Replies

I'm back :)

First run since June. OK, only just over a kilometre but so far my Achilles feels fine and I feel GREAT :)

First run since June. OK, only just over a kilometre but so far my Achilles fee...

Now-runner_NeedsAttn

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

1st Park run today - running in company for a change

Ever since I started C25k I have run early mornings (pre-breakfast) and , save for a couple of early runs where my daughter came along, alone. I like running...

Ever since I started C25k I have run early mornings (pre-breakfast) and , save f...

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 completed - avoiding Parkrun for now!

I had a few extra rest days between run 2 and run 3 this week as we have been away. Run 3 was definitely a bit harder today...partly because I went out a...

I had a few extra rest days between run 2 and run 3 this week as we have been aw...

Beck1970

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Finished W7 again!

Last time I finished W7 R3 I had to spend a couple of weeks on the IC becuase I pulled something in my back, but this time - touch wood - things feel good and...

Last time I finished W7 R3 I had to spend a couple of weeks on the IC becuase I ...

belonger

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

the only time I swear at Laura...

... is when she says 'just 60 seconds to go, you might want to speed it up a bit and finish on a high' - well Laura, YOU might have something left to give but...

... is when she says 'just 60 seconds to go, you might want to speed it up a bit...

belonger

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Getting slower!

Have just seen my Parkrun time. No wonder it felt easier, I'm getting slower each week! Never mind, I definitely enjoyed it more today.

Have just seen my Parkrun time. No wonder it felt easier, I'm getting slower eac...

Wizziewood

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Running shoes!

W9R3, I've done it!

W2R1

Lost little toenail 😞

First week of the C25K completed and feeling good

Massaging one's buttocks with a tennis ball (on the injury C-Ouch!)

51 and feeling great

First Parkrun

Running on Holiday - slowly!

Today I kept going after my workout was over... w7d3

Week 3 underway

Week 4 Run 1 - did it!

Aquathlon....who would have thought the run would be THAT hard?

Still pluggin away

Complete shambles

Ocd

Ow - the gremlins are upping the ante - advice reqd please!

First park run after graduating a week ago

My lovely new running shoes

Don't trust map my run

Park run - cracked the 40 mins

Smite my Grunions!!!

WooHoo!

Treadmill vs the real world - Advice please...

I'm back :)

1st Park run today - running in company for a change

Week 3 completed - avoiding Parkrun for now!

Finished W7 again!

the only time I swear at Laura...

Getting slower!

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