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Where do I resume?

Hi all, I'm a 7 week post graduate, I've been running 5k 3 x week since completing c25k. For the last 2 weeks I've been really poorly with toncillitis which...

Hi all, I'm a 7 week post graduate, I've been running 5k 3 x week since completi...

wifey259

Graduate•6 years ago

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Would you like me to seduce you?

I DID IT! Week Nine, Run Three - and now I'm a Graduate. The run was good, kept a steady and oh so slow pace, and remembered to breathe all the way - an...

I DID IT! Week Nine, Run Three - and now I'm a Graduate. The run was good, kept...

furlmouse

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3

Done! And I feel great my hip jip was minimal feels like my body is getting used to it. Thanks to everyone for the breathing advice. It worked! I let my mind...

Done! And I feel great my hip jip was minimal feels like my body is getting used...

BecksHR

•6 years ago

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W2R3

W2R3 finished, 4 weeks after W1R1 started! Was all going well until a chest infection laid me low for 2 weeks but straight back in to complete W2. Not sure I...

W2R3 finished, 4 weeks after W1R1 started! Was all going well until a chest infe...

Steviekins

•6 years ago

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Week 8

So I’ve done runs 1&2 of week 8. Run 1 was awful and I stopped about 6 times! Stupid as I was fine running the 25 mins with no stops last week. Run 2 was a...

So I’ve done runs 1&2 of week 8. Run 1 was awful and I stopped about 6 times! ...

Beth-monkey

Graduate•6 years ago

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Aliby 1st run

Any older runners just starting out to day🌨

Aliby

•6 years ago

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W8R3....enjoying running....me?????

Can’t believe I am saying this but I actually look forward to the days I run. Buzzing after today because managed w8 and my speed slowly increasing. SO HAPPY...

Can’t believe I am saying this but I actually look forward to the days I run. Bu...

AliK0871

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pleased but a bit deflated too 🤔

I have just graduated “hurrah” I hear you all say because you are all such a fab group. However I had technical issues with my ear phones and couldn’t hear...

I have just graduated “hurrah” I hear you all say because you are all such a fab...

Nollie26

Graduate•6 years ago

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New shoes 💖

Loving my new running trainers 💖🏃🏻‍♀️ might encourage me to stay on my feet 😂 going out for W3 R2 tomorrow morning, although still sore from my fall...

Loving my new running trainers 💖🏃🏻‍♀️ might encourage me to stay on my feet �...

Hayley39

•6 years ago

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Phew!!!!!

Well that was tougher than I thought. W1R2. I expected it to be a bit easier as R1 wasn’t too bad. I am 15.5 stone and 55yrs old and need to do this for me so...

Well that was tougher than I thought. W1R2. I expected it to be a bit easier as ...

KeelyW

•6 years ago

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Week 2 complete !

I've just completed week 2 and about to start week 3 - I feel like I'm doing really well and motivated to keep going. But... I'm having extremely painful pains...

I've just completed week 2 and about to start week 3 - I feel like I'm doing rea...

kadieclairetaylor

•6 years ago

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W7R2 stress relief...?

Just about managed the 25 min ‘run’ this morning but wish I had left it til tomorrow really. I’m stressed due to starting a new job leading to poor sleep and...

Just about managed the 25 min ‘run’ this morning but wish I had left it til tomo...

Becca169

•6 years ago

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Calf pain advice needed!

Hi - I completed W9 three weeks ago and have been consolidating by repeating the runs. This morning, I ran for 20 mins and then got a sharp pain in my left...

Hi - I completed W9 three weeks ago and have been consolidating by repeating the...

Firsttimenanna1

•6 years ago

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Week 1!

Never had the need to try this but something seems to have clicked in my head! So as I’m in Spain I decided here was as good a place as any. Not sure the...

Never had the need to try this but something seems to have clicked in my head! S...

Sharktail123

•6 years ago

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OMG. What have I done?

Tomorrow is run day and in a moment of rare optimism and stupidity I just went and signed up for the local 5k Park Run! Well, I can always walk the last...

Tomorrow is run day and in a moment of rare optimism and stupidity I just went a...

Marvo69

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gout!!!

Got a bout of gout feeling sorry for myself. Was planning W8R1 today. Going to be delayed. Feeling hacked off and in pain!

Got a bout of gout feeling sorry for myself. Was planning W8R1 today. Going to b...

Sussexmalc

•6 years ago

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Week 8....nearly there!

So after a bout of illness I have finally run my first run of week 8. But slower than normal as chest and throat still on the mend but 28 mins done and dusted....

So after a bout of illness I have finally run my first run of week 8. But slower...

ramsgaterunner79

•6 years ago

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Feeling miserable and sore

Was into 20mins on W6R3 and feeling ok when I got a sharp cramp like pain in my right calf and had to stop. So now nursing a calf strain and feeling very sorry...

Was into 20mins on W6R3 and feeling ok when I got a sharp cramp like pain in my ...

Janeym1

•6 years ago

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Week 6 day 3.

Well that was tough run for 25minutes Jo said it’ll be easy after all the training you’ve put in. One question I ran for 22/23 if the 25 minutes with short...

Well that was tough run for 25minutes Jo said it’ll be easy after all the traini...

ros1203

•6 years ago

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Should I change W9 runs?

In a bout of self-confidence I ran 5K for the first time in a comfortable but slow 46.5 mins for my W8R3 but now I'm wondering whether to now start W9 running...

In a bout of self-confidence I ran 5K for the first time in a comfortable but sl...

WINERYDOG

Graduate•6 years ago

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Goodbye W6 💪😎☀️🏃‍♀️

I did my 25 minutes!!! Couldn’t get out until after 11am so it was a scorcher! Bring on week 7 💪 NO MORE WALKING BREAKS

I did my 25 minutes!!! Couldn’t get out until after 11am so it was a scorcher!...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

W2R3

Planning to finish week 2 after work tonight. Got my new trainers which really helped on Tuesday and have now got a new lightweight t shirt to match. Looking...

Planning to finish week 2 after work tonight. Got my new trainers which really h...

Agaig

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 Run 3

Well I just about managed to run 25 minutes non stop! God it was tough, the first 15 minutes I thought no way can I manage 25 mins! The last 10 minutes I was...

Well I just about managed to run 25 minutes non stop! God it was tough, the firs...

jenstar76

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1. It’s running Jim....but not as we know it.

It must be running - laura said so at the end of last week - although it may not be in a form easily recognised by the casual observer. ‘I am a runner...’ i...

It must be running - laura said so at the end of last week - although it may not...

Pippayoungart

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hello Week 4 Run 1....

Hi everyone... So jumped out of bed this morning and headed over to my usual spot. Done this run last year and so I know it's more than possible but you know...

Hi everyone... So jumped out of bed this morning and headed over to my usual spo...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Timer

HELP!! I am failing some of my runs by a few seconds. If I knew I only had a few seconds to go I'm sure I could have got there. I wish the App would give...

HELP!! I am failing some of my runs by a few seconds. If I knew I only had a fe...

DoingthebestIcan

Graduate•6 years ago

23 Replies

Speed?

Hello everyone 😊 I have just started and have my second run of week one later today. I’ve been running on the treadmill so far, just wanted to know if anyone...

Hello everyone 😊 I have just started and have my second run of week one later t...

Bella_Lamor

•6 years ago

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W5 done! ✅🏃🏻‍♀️

I just ran for 20 minutes!! Can’t believe I’ve just done that.. feels great! Just want to say a big thank you to the lovely lot that I have spoken to on this...

I just ran for 20 minutes!! Can’t believe I’ve just done that.. feels great! Jus...

Hidden

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Newbie

Hi everyone I’ve bitten the bullet and started couch to 5k. I’ve completed week 1 twice as I’m perhaps the most unfittest one here... I’m 40 never ran in my...

Hi everyone I’ve bitten the bullet and started couch to 5k. I’ve completed week ...

tortoiselover

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Shin splints?

Help! Lower right shin seems a tad painful, say 2/10. It doesnt seem bad enough to stop me from today's run (w6r2). Anyone else had this? Seems common...

Help! Lower right shin seems a tad painful, say 2/10. It doesnt seem bad enough ...

Gilliano666

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Where do I resume?

Would you like me to seduce you?

W2R3

W2R3

Week 8

Aliby 1st run

W8R3....enjoying running....me?????

Pleased but a bit deflated too 🤔

New shoes 💖

Phew!!!!!

Week 2 complete !

W7R2 stress relief...?

Calf pain advice needed!

Week 1!

OMG. What have I done?

Gout!!!

Week 8....nearly there!

Feeling miserable and sore

Week 6 day 3.

Should I change W9 runs?

Goodbye W6 💪😎☀️🏃‍♀️

W2R3

Week 6 Run 3

W7R1. It’s running Jim....but not as we know it.

Hello Week 4 Run 1....

Timer

Speed?

W5 done! ✅🏃🏻‍♀️

Newbie

Shin splints?

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