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And I'm off...

Hi everyone Started C25K on Monday and was really nervous, but delighted to have got round. Did Wk1R2 today and got a nasty pain in lower left calf, yet did...

Hi everyone Started C25K on Monday and was really nervous, but delighted to have...

Surreyjelbel

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 done!

Yesterday evening I completed week 2 day 3. It’s been a mixed week. I flew through the first run last Thursday. Sunday was awful! I got up late and ended up...

Yesterday evening I completed week 2 day 3. It’s been a mixed week. I flew throu...

nijntjeruns

•7 years ago

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Sprained ankle from hell and moving home but I'm back

Hi everyone I've had a tough few months since I last posted earlier in the year. I managed to graduate and completed the 9 weeks and was ever proud of myself...

Hi everyone I've had a tough few months since I last posted earlier in the year....

Ruthf72

•7 years ago

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Hello Newbie Here

Hi All, Just wanted to quickly introduce myself. I am a mum of 3 little darlings and I have been battling with weight and fitness for many years. Inspired by...

Hi All, Just wanted to quickly introduce myself. I am a mum of 3 little darlings...

Huggiemummy

•7 years ago

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Running coat/hoodie

Hi all as it's getting a little cooler (despite me sweating like a fat lass in cooplands halfway through my run) I was quite chilly last night before and after...

Hi all as it's getting a little cooler (despite me sweating like a fat lass in c...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

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Woop woop!

Pinching myself that W9R2 is in the bag and only 1 more run to go. Can't pretend today was easy and it was certainly a case of mind over matter as the ball on...

Pinching myself that W9R2 is in the bag and only 1 more run to go. Can't preten...

61trying

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hey 'Runners'

Just started my journey, last night was week 1, run 1. Went well, I'm not totally unfit, but can't run 5k, yet. Are people using the treadmill, or running...

Just started my journey, last night was week 1, run 1. Went well, I'm not tota...

Christene

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yey finally back

So happy today. After 4 weeks on the IC with a hip problem I ventured out today nice and steady to see where my stamina and ability were at. Stopped for a few...

So happy today. After 4 weeks on the IC with a hip problem I ventured out today ...

mandy17william

•7 years ago

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Week 7 run 2 🏃

Well I did it! No faffing this morning, just up and out the door. My daughter came with me again which makes a huge difference, shes back in uni in 3 weeks so...

Well I did it! No faffing this morning, just up and out the door. My daughter ca...

Nozza03

Graduate•7 years ago

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New running trainers 💕🏃🏼‍♀️💕

Treated myself to these yesterday after suffering from calf and shin pains on my last run - now off to test them! 🏃🏼‍♀️💕🏃🏼‍♀️💕 Much better! Not quite...

Treated myself to these yesterday after suffering from calf and shin pains on my...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•7 years ago

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W3r2

I did it. Not very fast but nevertheless, finished it. Up until now I've found it quite doable but today I almost hit a wall. Is this normal?

I did it. Not very fast but nevertheless, finished it. Up until now I've found...

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

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Water while running

Hi everyone, do any of u guys have water with u while ur running? I get really thirsty

Hi everyone, do any of u guys have water with u while ur running? I get really t...

Cooper79

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R2

Almost there!! Beyond happy, I'm now able to run for 30 minutes!! It's tough but I can do it and I've done it more than once. Been a bit cheeky and pushed on...

Almost there!! Beyond happy, I'm now able to run for 30 minutes!! It's tough bu...

louisep76

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7 in the bag

Woo done bring week 8 on. Had a week and half break so last night was a bit tough tho.

Woo done bring week 8 on. Had a week and half break so last night was a bit toug...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

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Feeling epic

First week in the bag 😊🎉

LisaTatt

•7 years ago

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not posted in a while, first real injury(i think lol) and did my first "proper" 10k!

after my last parkrun at the end of july! something didnt feel right it started with a weak feeling on the outside of my foot and when i would turn a corner...

after my last parkrun at the end of july! something didnt feel right it starte...

mixindave

Graduate•7 years ago

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Garmin woes

Anyone else got problems with Garmin? I got a notification to update the software on my Forerunner 10, that took about three attempts over three days...now it...

Anyone else got problems with Garmin? I got a notification to update the softwar...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•7 years ago

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Not giving in !!!!!

Just completed wk7 r2 was not pretty I have a cold wanting to start but i have had numerous conversations and I have told him it's not happening I am...

Just completed wk7 r2 was not pretty I have a cold wanting to start but i have h...

Frostycat2

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 day 3 complete!

Woo hoo! Was tough this morning, but roll on Friday for week 2 day 1 and a even redder face! I'll be back in the UK briefly this week, so Friday I'll be in my...

Woo hoo! Was tough this morning, but roll on Friday for week 2 day 1 and a even ...

Wellse

•7 years ago

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Morning ride to work

Starting to do my cycling to work now and it feel good. The morning it's nicer then late afternoon as traffic could be so scary

Starting to do my cycling to work now and it feel good. The morning it's nicer t...

Oor_P

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Strictly Come Running

To The Council Parks and Gardens Department Today I set off for a run round my local park and woodland and found that it became necessary to utilize a number...

To The Council Parks and Gardens Department Today I set off for a run round my...

Razouski

•7 years ago

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That was like pulling teeth!!!

Rain? It's going to rain you say?? Well, it's not raining now that I'm sat in the car is it??!!! After having twitchy feet all day yesterday wanting to get...

Rain? It's going to rain you say?? Well, it's not raining now that I'm sat in th...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

75 Replies

Phew!

I'm not one who likes to look ahead and see what's coming next, as I know I'll scare myself witless and lose confidence. So at the start of week 5, when the...

I'm not one who likes to look ahead and see what's coming next, as I know I'll s...

JaneM21

Graduate•7 years ago

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Jelly Beach Run

I signed up for 5km Jelly Beach run in December and of course I'm not a runner at all as I've a bad knee. Sounds silly to sign up for something like this right...

I signed up for 5km Jelly Beach run in December and of course I'm not a runner a...

Oor_P

Graduate•7 years ago

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Go you indeed!

Who needs a running partner anyway! You get to take all the credit when you run alone 😄 Great work - enjoy!

Who needs a running partner anyway! You get to take all the credit when you run ...

sjs1969

Graduate•7 years ago

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Completed!!!!!

Well last night I completed couch to 5k with my final run of w9! Really chuffed with myself for seeing the course through! Like to thank everyone on here!...

Well last night I completed couch to 5k with my final run of w9! Really chuffed ...

Jeffjjohn78

•7 years ago

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Yes!! - W2R1

I plucked up the courage to not hold myself back this morning, I thought about doing another W1 run but I decided not to and went onto week two, and I did it,...

I plucked up the courage to not hold myself back this morning, I thought about d...

Capsicle

•7 years ago

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New running trainers 💕🏃🏼‍♀️💕

Treated myself to these yesterday after suffering from calf and shin pains on my last run - now off to test them! 🏃🏼‍♀️💕🏃🏼‍♀️💕

Treated myself to these yesterday after suffering from calf and shin pains on my...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Don't stop me now (Plantar fasciitis), I'm having such a good time! Wk7r3

Can anyone advise me how to relieve plantar fasciitis? I have the right trainers. It's been flaring up for a few weeks but standing at festival over weekend...

Can anyone advise me how to relieve plantar fasciitis? I have the right trainers...

ShashHR

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8 r2

Good morning all ,I've completed wk8 r2 this morning ,I was bright and early set off at 5.30 . I've had 3 rest days after my hiking endeavours at the weekend I...

Good morning all ,I've completed wk8 r2 this morning ,I was bright and early set...

Rockette

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

And I'm off...

Week 2 done!

Sprained ankle from hell and moving home but I'm back

Hello Newbie Here

Running coat/hoodie

Woop woop!

Hey 'Runners'

Yey finally back

Week 7 run 2 🏃

New running trainers 💕🏃🏼‍♀️💕

W3r2

Water while running

W9R2

W7 in the bag

Feeling epic

not posted in a while, first real injury(i think lol) and did my first "proper" 10k!

Garmin woes

Not giving in !!!!!

Week 1 day 3 complete!

Morning ride to work

Strictly Come Running

That was like pulling teeth!!!

Phew!

Jelly Beach Run

Go you indeed!

Completed!!!!!

Yes!! - W2R1

New running trainers 💕🏃🏼‍♀️💕

Don't stop me now (Plantar fasciitis), I'm having such a good time! Wk7r3

W8 r2

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