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Calf problems / foam rollers

I have had a roller for three days now. Two days ago wk5r2 went really well until the warm down walk, right calf tightened up and became so painful i had to...

I have had a roller for three days now. Two days ago wk5r2 went really well unti...

siabod

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running after flu - look after yourselves.

Today’s run was tough. It was my first run after having flu. Two weeks ago I woke up on a Tuesday night with a sore throat and feeling a little chilled,...

Today’s run was tough. It was my first run after having flu. Two weeks ago I w...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 complete.

Week 6 complete! The first two runs of the week I didn’t find particularly difficult but today was a different matter. The first 10 minutes were torture. I...

Week 6 complete! The first two runs of the week I didn’t find particularly diffi...

Runningkp

Graduate•6 years ago

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Nearly 50 so time to c2k5

Hi Guys , new to running but I started c2k5 this week , I started Monday , Tuesday I felt ok so I think I am going to run it again tonight , would this be a...

Hi Guys , new to running but I started c2k5 this week , I started Monday , Tue...

GezT48

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Treadmill speeds - accurate?

Hello all, hope you are all doing well. My question is, how accurate do you think treadmill speeds are? I know a lot of you say you run quicker on the...

Hello all, hope you are all doing well. My question is, how accurate do you thin...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Done it!!!

Been reading all your posts while quietly struggling through the weeks and today I completed wk 9 run 3. Pretty much three years since having a stroke. Can...

Been reading all your posts while quietly struggling through the weeks and today...

HeatherReid

Graduate•6 years ago

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post-baby return to running, week 4. Which means, dear reader, Doom Approaches...

Exhibit a: Observe my face smiling whilst running 13 miles up an actual mountain just under 3 years ago. Exhibit b: Observe my face being very calm and zen...

Exhibit a: Observe my face smiling whilst running 13 miles up an actual mountain...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've done it!

I've completed Week 9 Run 3! I never thought I would get this far. Thanks to everyone who has answered my questions. Looking forward to doing a Park Run in the...

I've completed Week 9 Run 3! I never thought I would get this far. Thanks to eve...

Runabit

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 and 7 Complete

Hi all, It’s been a while since I’ve posted but I’m finally into the last two weeks of the plan! Weeks 6 and 7 are done! I’ll feels great running for a long...

Hi all, It’s been a while since I’ve posted but I’m finally into the last two w...

aw1912

•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

Did this run yesterday so only one more to go! Woohoo! I warmed up and felt great during the run and then the last 2 minutes of it I had the most...

Did this run yesterday so only one more to go! Woohoo! I warmed up and felt gr...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Injured myself again somehow 😖

Can anyone suggest any excerises I can do whilst I’m resting my leg 😔 I’m trying to train for my 10K run that I’m running in June. Finding it all so...

Can anyone suggest any excerises I can do whilst I’m resting my leg 😔 I’m tryin...

Megzy24

Graduate•6 years ago

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Squat Challenge Day 4 - Midweek reset and new instructions!

Good morning Skwaatsters. Hope you are all feeling refreshed and raring to go for day 4. There is a bit of a twist today though... have fun! Look forward to...

Good morning Skwaatsters. Hope you are all feeling refreshed and raring to go f...

Rignold

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Let it snow.....

Wk 2 R 1- I'd already put it off a day because I wasn't in the right frame of mind yesterday but I was determined to go out tonight; it would have meant the...

Wk 2 R 1- I'd already put it off a day because I wasn't in the right frame of mi...

Beenherebefore

•6 years ago

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Stiff knees advise

Just done W2R3 but my knees felt really tight. Is that something that gets better or am I am doing something wrong. They don't hurt (yet!?) Probably shocked...

Just done W2R3 but my knees felt really tight. Is that something that gets bette...

Boreal18

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3

Well I actually got through the 20 minute section without any trouble. I never would’ve thought it was possible when I was trying to run those first few...

Well I actually got through the 20 minute section without any trouble. I never w...

Froglegs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Next run

Hi, a newbie at running. Next run should be W3R1. Just the thought of 3 min run in one go makes me feel I won't be able to do it. Am I better trying it and...

Hi, a newbie at running. Next run should be W3R1. Just the thought of 3 min run ...

Boreal18

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 done 😁

Wk3r3 done today looking forward to week 4 and extended my running time. I can’t tell you how much I am loving this program

Wk3r3 done today looking forward to week 4 and extended my running time. I can’t...

Unfitwestie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running in the Sleat? Who's with me?

Have a stinking head cold and was putting off the run but I went out for r2w3 as I was worried snow would settle and it would delay my weekly target. Got...

Have a stinking head cold and was putting off the run but I went out for r2w3 a...

Fatflabtofitfab

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

New to running

Hi, I'm gonna be starting my couch to 5k on Monday, first time ever running, only thing I'm abit concerned about at the min is that I'll be running in my...

Hi, I'm gonna be starting my couch to 5k on Monday, first time ever running, onl...

Dafty15

•6 years ago

16 Replies

🤣

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 done and feeling relieved.

This evening I completed the dreaded week 5 run 3. Feeling really chuffed with myself because I had to abandon my first attempt at C25K last summer due to...

This evening I completed the dreaded week 5 run 3. Feeling really chuffed with ...

Sigered

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 run 2

Wow found that extra 30 seconds hard but pushed through and feel chuffed. Onwards and upwards! 👊🏻

Wow found that extra 30 seconds hard but pushed through and feel chuffed. Onward...

Meeshe43

•6 years ago

5 Replies

W1R1 Complete! At last

Good news! W1R1 complete! After having done a 5 run - preweek 1 warm up it went very well indeed, perhaps to be expected - but still an excellent sense of...

Good news! W1R1 complete! After having done a 5 run - preweek 1 warm up it wen...

I_can_run

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Will power wobble

I dipped out of an evening event at work today with the excuse that "I want to do my run". By the time I got home though I really didn't want to go. But I...

I dipped out of an evening event at work today with the excuse that "I want to d...

bluebanella

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Week 2.

Just completed run 2 of week 2 and thinking will I ever be able to run for 5 mins. Finding it so hard.

Just completed run 2 of week 2 and thinking will I ever be able to run for 5 min...

Jiffy123

•6 years ago

8 Replies

W3R1

Could easily have talked myseld out of running tonight. One it's snowing and two my running buddy is ill. But....out I went and nailed this run. Big step up...

Could easily have talked myseld out of running tonight. One it's snowing and two...

Getfitjack

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

New to running

Hi. I’m 54 and never run before. I’ve just done week 2 run 2 and I’m really proud of myself. I actually do feel fitter than 2 weeks ago and it’s been easier...

Hi. I’m 54 and never run before. I’ve just done week 2 run 2 and I’m really prou...

Jude1963

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling great

I have just completed W7R1 and it felt so good to complete it. I never thought I would be able to run for 25 minutes without stopping. Can’t wait to do W7R2...

I have just completed W7R1 and it felt so good to complete it. I never thought I...

Sue1421

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

First run!

Just completed first run🙂does it matter that I am doing it on my treadmill. I live in the sticks and it’s dark when I get home. Just feel safer in doors.

Just completed first run🙂does it matter that I am doing it on my treadmill. I l...

Jhucks

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Never run in my life!

I’m feeling excited about doing the couch to 5k. I’ve met quite a few people who never thought they would be able to run but have achieved a lot through this...

I’m feeling excited about doing the couch to 5k. I’ve met quite a few people who...

Janbloomer

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Calf problems / foam rollers

Running after flu - look after yourselves.

Week 6 complete.

Nearly 50 so time to c2k5

Treadmill speeds - accurate?

Done it!!!

post-baby return to running, week 4. Which means, dear reader, Doom Approaches...

I've done it!

Week 6 and 7 Complete

Week 9 run 2

Injured myself again somehow 😖

Squat Challenge Day 4 - Midweek reset and new instructions!

Let it snow.....

Stiff knees advise

W5R3

Next run

Week 3 done 😁

Running in the Sleat? Who's with me?

New to running

🤣

Week 5 run 3 done and feeling relieved.

W2 run 2

W1R1 Complete! At last

Will power wobble

Week 2.

W3R1

New to running

Feeling great

First run!

Never run in my life!

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