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Week 9 Run 1

Last runs and 30 mins - can't believe I've made it to this point having tried and failed a couple of years ago to restart running. Anyway having read all the...

Last runs and 30 mins - can't believe I've made it to this point having tried an...

antet

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7R2

That's 3 25 minute runs done, all surprisingly consistently. The first one at the end of week 6 was good, after the first 5-10 minutes everything seemed to...

That's 3 25 minute runs done, all surprisingly consistently. The first one at th...

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk4r3 loved it!

Didn't enjoy R2 but yesterday's r3 felt great. Sorted my breathing and also weirdly felt faster even with no faster daughter ahead of me. Noticing the...

Didn't enjoy R2 but yesterday's r3 felt great. Sorted my breathing and also weir...

Fenellawny

Graduate•7 years ago

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Thank you, you wonderful bunch!

I did it!!!! I had a bit of a wobble this week as I posted about yesterday. Tonight I am pleased to say I completed w7 r3 thanks to your supportive words,...

I did it!!!! I had a bit of a wobble this week as I posted about yesterday. Toni...

Charlottefc87

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R2...done 😀

After contemplating all day wether or not to do this tonight as wasn't feeling the best i got home sat on the sofa, snuggled with my dog for 5 mins, said i...

After contemplating all day wether or not to do this tonight as wasn't feeling t...

mizz_happy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Recovery walk

So shin splint being stretched out decided to have a break for a week. Stretch and rest so decided to keep active with a brisk walk tonight still built a...

So shin splint being stretched out decided to have a break for a week. Stretch ...

nedsmithy

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week6 run3! Completed! Runner!

Never once did I ever expect to ever be writing the words "I just ran for 25 minutes without stopping!" But that's exactly what I wrote many times today on...

Never once did I ever expect to ever be writing the words "I just ran for 25 min...

Rungirl17

•7 years ago

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Yeah, still on track

Well I normally run early in the morning, but today life got in the way. But YES I've just done W3 R2. STILL ON TRACK 😬😬😬

Well I normally run early in the morning, but today life got in the way. But YE...

flos-mum

•7 years ago

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W3R2

Done! Slow and steady again!!

Annmarie2111

•7 years ago

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First couch to 5k run/walk

Hi I've just finished my first couch to 5k, need to stay motivated and see this to the end, soooo will need support please!!

Hi I've just finished my first couch to 5k, need to stay motivated and see this ...

Sadiemac

•7 years ago

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Wk 1 done!

So feeling great, even started to run a little bit faster during the runs. Lovely chat with my DD (13) on the way round. Bring on week 2 :-)

So feeling great, even started to run a little bit faster during the runs. Lovel...

Antmusic

Graduate•7 years ago

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Ouch! My legs, my hips, my shoulders, my ankles.....

.......guess a triathlon takes a bit of a toll on your body. Everything was creaky and stiff and uncomfortable! It's amazing how being physically and...

.......guess a triathlon takes a bit of a toll on your body. Everything was cre...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 run2 ☺️

After epic fail the other night this run is now in the bag thanks for everyone's support and kind comments one more and I finish can't quite believe it well...

After epic fail the other night this run is now in the bag thanks for everyone's...

ragdollscot

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk2 complete

R3 completed, up'd the gradient on the treadmill. Suffering from depression and anxiety but you really do feel much better after a run, need to keep at it. A...

R3 completed, up'd the gradient on the treadmill. Suffering from depression and ...

Seanjack

Graduate•7 years ago

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Poppy Run

If you are running this virtual race, do you fancy setting a date to do it? the 'real run' seems to be on 4th November, which would be good for me. This may...

If you are running this virtual race, do you fancy setting a date to do it? the...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Not happy wk2 run 3

Why do I feel rubbish after this run enough to put me off !!!!! 😫😫😫😫

joanneelaine75

•7 years ago

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Toe nail

Has anyone had a loose big toe nail ?I ended up with a loose nail after hike on Saturday + a couple of blisters around other nails . I'm putting this down to...

Has anyone had a loose big toe nail ?I ended up with a loose nail after hike on ...

Rockette

•7 years ago

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2nd Run Week 1

Coming to end of the 4th 60 minute run and pulled my calf muscle; gutted.

martcon47

•7 years ago

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Not happy - Achilles' tendon ache

I have been on holiday and managed to get a couple of runs in. Been back for about a week and have just been getting back into the swing of things with a...

I have been on holiday and managed to get a couple of runs in. Been back for abo...

WilsonPP

•7 years ago

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Just completed week 1, day 2 - tightness in lower front leg muscles?

Hi guys, I'm 46 with about 4 stone to lose. I'm determined that this time, I'll crack C25K - last time I got to the second week but then I was stupid, ran...

Hi guys, I'm 46 with about 4 stone to lose. I'm determined that this time, I'll...

AVR2

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Tonight I am about to run the week 5 run 2. I think all is getting well, the thing is I run through the hills in the field here in Germany. Its quite difficult...

Tonight I am about to run the week 5 run 2. I think all is getting well, the thi...

Stephanie1976

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk7 r3

Week 7 completed 😀! Found run 1 really hard, 2 and 3 much easier possibly because I decided to do them at the gym on the treadmill. But they're done. Week 8...

Week 7 completed 😀! Found run 1 really hard, 2 and 3 much easier possibly becau...

Mandygecko

Graduate•7 years ago

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Getting back into it after injury break

I have been unable to run for several weeks having put my back out. I believe it was dong a yoga class before my first Parkrun that did it. The week after...

I have been unable to run for several weeks having put my back out. I believe i...

iain-strachan

Graduate•7 years ago

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Falling pine cones are hazardous 🌲

Well, as the photo suggests I have completed WK4 but it wasn't without incidents!! Firstly, I had a very lovely but muddy hug from a dog 🐶 in the middle of...

Well, as the photo suggests I have completed WK4 but it wasn't without incidents...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

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Thanks all. Great start to the day.

Woke up to a great start seeing some great messages after my 'woe is me' outburst last night. They were just what I needed as the alarm went off at 4.45am so...

Woke up to a great start seeing some great messages after my 'woe is me' outburs...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 5 Run 3........20 mins!!! can I do it??!

Its all been going really well so far, but the thought of running for 20 mins without stopping is terrifying!! someone tell me it's ok?? :o)

Its all been going really well so far, but the thought of running for 20 mins wi...

LJB74

•7 years ago

50 Replies

New runner, knackered!

Hi all I have just completed week 3, moving on to week 4 next week. Loving the running, finding it challenging, but managing the running bits, and feel super...

Hi all I have just completed week 3, moving on to week 4 next week. Loving the r...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2, run 3 done finally

Knees felt a little sore at the start of this one. Must be that extra weight I am lugging around! Hopefully a side effect of this running will be a lighter...

Knees felt a little sore at the start of this one. Must be that extra weight I a...

RAnselm

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice on topping up my runs with swimming

Hi Everyone, Hope you're all having happy running weeks. I'm halfway through Week 3 (thanks for the support earlier in the week - I kept all your wise words in...

Hi Everyone, Hope you're all having happy running weeks. I'm halfway through Wee...

EmC25K

Graduate•7 years ago

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Getting started

Just completed week 3 run 2 and I am surprised how well I am doing. Just need to keep going

Just completed week 3 run 2 and I am surprised how well I am doing. Just need to...

Steve1011

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Week 9 Run 1

W7R2

Wk4r3 loved it!

Thank you, you wonderful bunch!

W9R2...done 😀

Recovery walk

Week6 run3! Completed! Runner!

Yeah, still on track

W3R2

First couch to 5k run/walk

Wk 1 done!

Ouch! My legs, my hips, my shoulders, my ankles.....

Week 9 run2 ☺️

Wk2 complete

Poppy Run

Not happy wk2 run 3

Toe nail

2nd Run Week 1

Not happy - Achilles' tendon ache

Just completed week 1, day 2 - tightness in lower front leg muscles?

Week 5 run 2

Wk7 r3

Getting back into it after injury break

Falling pine cones are hazardous 🌲

Thanks all. Great start to the day.

Wk 5 Run 3........20 mins!!! can I do it??!

New runner, knackered!

Week 2, run 3 done finally

Advice on topping up my runs with swimming

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