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Good news from physio

I've had this back niggle for a while and finally got in to see the physiotherapist. Not only did I get some exercises to strengthen my core muscles (which...

I've had this back niggle for a while and finally got in to see the physiotherap...

ejvcruns

Graduate•7 years ago

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Autumn mists / W4R2 done

Look what nature gave me this morning! Beautiful. It felt nice to run on this misty autumnal morning, perfect temperature. The run was hard and I had to dig...

Look what nature gave me this morning! Beautiful. It felt nice to run on this mi...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 - Not Great!

So i did Week 4 Run 1 last night, and it didnt feel great at all.... Felt slightly queasy (Only chance i had to run was about 45 mins after dinner! I know, not...

So i did Week 4 Run 1 last night, and it didnt feel great at all.... Felt slight...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Hi 😊

Hi there 😊 i am a newbie & 43 yr old novice non runner...i started couch to 5k last week & have just completed run 1 of week 2.i still have absolutely no idea...

Hi there 😊 i am a newbie & 43 yr old novice non runner...i started couch to 5k ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W5R2

I did it! Big jump from W5R1 but soooo enjoyed it😬 running round the park this morning in the winter sunshine - nice x

I did it! Big jump from W5R1 but soooo enjoyed it😬 running round the park this ...

Debbie698

•7 years ago

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Week 3 for the third time!

I am getting a little despondent. I am eager to move on to week 4 but I have been using a heart rate monitor and find that I am working way out of my comfort...

I am getting a little despondent. I am eager to move on to week 4 but I have bee...

AELP

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk2 r1

After completing wk1 I was looking forward to pushing on, however knee pain has kicked in, never had it before, right leg, just below the knee joint to my...

After completing wk1 I was looking forward to pushing on, however knee pain has ...

givingitago

•7 years ago

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Well, here goes nothing! Week 9, run 1

Neeaaarrrghhhh. If I fail at 29 mins I will not be responsible for my actions. 😉😂. Oh godogodogod.

Neeaaarrrghhhh. If I fail at 29 mins I will not be responsible for my actions. �...

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Inspirational blog post

http://flintland.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html It's an oldy - but a goodie!

http://flintland.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html It's an oldy - but a ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•7 years ago

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Come rain or.... more rain

Didn't feel too great today and my lower back was complaining. The thought of W3R2 tonight was NOT a happy one 🙄 Got home from work and it started to rain,...

Didn't feel too great today and my lower back was complaining. The thought of W3...

HeadInTheClouds

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 Completed - Knees in agony

Well, I completed W3R1 this evening. Unfortunately, before I even started running, my knees were in agony. They've been that way since beginning of Week 2. I...

Well, I completed W3R1 this evening. Unfortunately, before I even started runnin...

nikonphotobro

Graduate•7 years ago

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Keeping fit and Healthy

I like to keep fit and healthy, I am now 71 and have been healthy all my life, I enjoy walking and cycling and also keep fit at home by doing exercises such as...

I like to keep fit and healthy, I am now 71 and have been healthy all my life, I...

AlMorr

Ambassador•7 years ago

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W4 R2 - new route and rain

Tried new route tonight as old route is in a park so a bit too dark now nights are closing in. It was good but miscalculated and ended up running up hill. But...

Tried new route tonight as old route is in a park so a bit too dark now nights a...

AdeleT7

•7 years ago

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Time to change.

I was fit, very fit, OK it was a long time ago now. I was an Infantry Soldier, then a climber and then after being diagnosed with PTSD Anxiety and...

I was fit, very fit, OK it was a long time ago now. I was an Infantry Soldier...

Moonboy

•7 years ago

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Unbelievable Week 3 Run 1 done!

As I started this evening I thought I would struggle with the 3 minute runs but they were ok AND I enjoyed them! Bonus!

As I started this evening I thought I would struggle with the 3 minute runs but ...

TeeJayTee

•7 years ago

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Technology failure success

All day I've had W6 R3 on my mind. Got to do this. Don't put it off. Horrible long day at work meant it would be dark when I got home & as yet I've not...

All day I've had W6 R3 on my mind. Got to do this. Don't put it off. Horrible lo...

Lottie_C

Graduate•7 years ago

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A laugh

Last time I posted I was worried that I lost my legs in the last run. Picture me then, a bit nervous, 56, little arms and legs, and a generous torso. The...

Last time I posted I was worried that I lost my legs in the last run. Picture me...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

Well here I am on week 9 final week ! It was a bit of slog tonight mainly due to been a silly boy and ending up in the pub last night, considering I don't...

Well here I am on week 9 final week ! It was a bit of slog tonight mainly due t...

Rustyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2r3

Just in from completing my week two, third run. Am knackered! How on earth do I get better at this? Does the breathing just eventually click into place? Will...

Just in from completing my week two, third run. Am knackered! How on earth do I ...

KirstiJ

•7 years ago

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W7 R3

Good last run for week 7. Going to change my run days back to week days. I love my relaxing sundays way to much :)

Good last run for week 7. Going to change my run days back to week days. I love ...

Troyski74

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 done, not a great run 'tho.

H'mm, not one my better runs - achy legs in the second three minute run took a bit of a shine off it - but no problems other than that ;) Week four starts on...

H'mm, not one my better runs - achy legs in the second three minute run took a b...

Feegle

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk1R2....

..... is in the bag!! My legs protested quite strongly but the pace and my breathing felt easier on this one. I CAN do this 💪🏻

..... is in the bag!! My legs protested quite strongly but the pace and my breat...

Sarah_lou18

Graduate•7 years ago

17 Replies

Beginner here!

So today I went out and bought the trainers that I hope will change my life! I've lost 5 stone this year, and I have another 4 to go, and I've been walking...

So today I went out and bought the trainers that I hope will change my life! I'v...

Bexylu

•7 years ago

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Kaz 2222

Hi I'm karen 53 Wanted to make lifestyle changes so did my first day couch to 5k plan today I've never ran in my life so was really pleased with myself today...

Hi I'm karen 53 Wanted to make lifestyle changes so did my first day couch to 5...

kst2222

Graduate•7 years ago

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A pause in proceedings!

Am on enforced rest at the moment. I just started Week 6 and then went down a pothole and badly sprained my ankle 😒 Been advised today not to run for the...

Am on enforced rest at the moment. I just started Week 6 and then went down a po...

Droosie

•7 years ago

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Beauty Day to hit the finish line

Another crisp morning run with one goal in mind. Today was the day we were on our 5k app final run. My friend and I run listening to an audio book and today it...

Another crisp morning run with one goal in mind. Today was the day we were on ou...

Jiggles

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Well this is where week 2 starts again!

First run of week 2 today, found it a little harder than week 1. This being my second time round C25K. I'm trying to move a little faster in the early weeks as...

First run of week 2 today, found it a little harder than week 1. This being my s...

Chris9R

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W5R1 in the bag!

Done it!

Nickycatwoman

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3...

Well that's Week 1 Run 3 over and done with. I'm feeing somewhat a little disappointed though because it doesn't seem to be getting any easier. Maybe I'm...

Well that's Week 1 Run 3 over and done with. I'm feeing somewhat a little disapp...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W3D1 Was Easy

After a short break during week 2 we just started week 3 and found it oddly easy. Almost too easy, both DH and I felt we could do a other 3 minutes run. I am...

After a short break during week 2 we just started week 3 and found it oddly easy...

Urba

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Good news from physio

Autumn mists / W4R2 done

Week 4 Run 1 - Not Great!

Hi 😊

W5R2

Week 3 for the third time!

Wk2 r1

Well, here goes nothing! Week 9, run 1

Inspirational blog post

Come rain or.... more rain

Week 3 Run 1 Completed - Knees in agony

Keeping fit and Healthy

W4 R2 - new route and rain

Time to change.

Unbelievable Week 3 Run 1 done!

Technology failure success

A laugh

Week 9 Run 1

W2r3

W7 R3

Week 3 done, not a great run 'tho.

Wk1R2....

Beginner here!

Kaz 2222

A pause in proceedings!

Beauty Day to hit the finish line

Well this is where week 2 starts again!

W5R1 in the bag!

Week 1 Run 3...

W3D1 Was Easy

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