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W5R3.....I did it!!

Well, if you can call it running? I mean how slowly can you go and still call it running?? Lol....any way, I decided to go in laps around the park...no kids in...

Well, if you can call it running? I mean how slowly can you go and still call it...

Cakerunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Done it!

That’s week 9 run 3 done. Now to try out the podcasts. Any podcast tips or recommendations?

That’s week 9 run 3 done. Now to try out the podcasts. Any podcast tips or recom...

Will_

•6 years ago

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Which Massager

Hello everyone I have a foam roller, but I have developed quite a problem with my foot and outside of my leg. I think I have extremely tight peroneal tendons...

Hello everyone I have a foam roller, but I have developed quite a problem with m...

Caro71

•6 years ago

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Graduation day

Woo hoo! I made it. Bloomin hard run again this morning. Legs felt like lead for first 3k. I’m finding it a bit frustrating that I was running more comfortably...

Woo hoo! I made it. Bloomin hard run again this morning. Legs felt like lead for...

Clarabelle71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Scared to get back to it!

Started running c25k back in may and by the end of week 1 I had hurt both my knees. Ended up going to gp and Physio who said I had damaged ligaments in both...

Started running c25k back in may and by the end of week 1 I had hurt both my kne...

Ashbash1986

•6 years ago

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W2 complete 🥈

Yesterday I completed W2. I didn’t run till about 5pm as we had a busy day.we had been out for brunch and then stopped off for a few coffees along the way. I...

Yesterday I completed W2. I didn’t run till about 5pm as we had a busy day.we ha...

Shazza1969

•6 years ago

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Graduated! 😃😃😃

Well I’ve just completed my early morning w9r3 graduation run in beautiful sunshine. It’s my second time graduating - I completed the plan last November but...

Well I’ve just completed my early morning w9r3 graduation run in beautiful sunsh...

GemmaTakeTwo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 Wahoooo, I've only gone and done it.

Yay I did it. Over the moon, what a start to the day. Not the easiest start to a run, definately a very toxic 5 minutes. But settled in eventualy. This one was...

Yay I did it. Over the moon, what a start to the day. Not the easiest start to a...

Alanist

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1 in the bag..

... and dare i say this? I actually enjoyed it. No, really enjoyed it 😮 The weather was perfect, 10 degrees and no wind. Breathing was controlled and the legs...

... and dare i say this? I actually enjoyed it. No, really enjoyed it 😮 The wea...

jannyscotland

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1, Run 2 - Done

I managed to com0lete the second run. I was very slow, my Samsung health app thinks I'm walking the whole time! But I'm doing it and it's better than nothing

I managed to com0lete the second run. I was very slow, my Samsung health app thi...

TallulahTot

•6 years ago

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Broken Fibula 😭😭😭

I can’t believe that just as I was getting into this, I’ve gone and broken my fibula. I wish I’d got somebody in to decorate my son’s room instead of doing it...

I can’t believe that just as I was getting into this, I’ve gone and broken my fi...

Ceebies

•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 1, Fail!

I couldn't manage it, and right now it feels alien to me that I've run 28 minutes without stopping three times last week. It was all going well, really well...

I couldn't manage it, and right now it feels alien to me that I've run 28 minute...

Hannah337

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3: Couch to 3.5K Complete 😀

I know, I'm a snail 😎 5.00am - check the weather app. The demons that hound me are still staggering around their Bacchanalia and have mercifully not thrown...

I know, I'm a snail 😎 5.00am - check the weather app. The demons that hound me ...

DeeRunning

Graduate•6 years ago

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Happy Fathers Day guys😊

Just wanted to wish all you dads out there a Happy Fathers day. Keeping fit and healthy with your running is the greatest gift to yourselves..and your...

Just wanted to wish all you dads out there a Happy Fathers day. Keeping fit and ...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Loving this running malarkey

No pain no gain they say!! So I’m just a man. No proper gear. But fairly head strong when I need to be. My wife says I have an addictive personality, I’d...

No pain no gain they say!! So I’m just a man. No proper gear. But fairly head ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Post C25K . . . . The next step

All being well, my final run of C25K will be tomorrow. The last nine weeks have been an incredible journey. Obviously the biggest and best aspect is that I...

All being well, my final run of C25K will be tomorrow. The last nine weeks have...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first Parkrun and also my first 5 km nonstop running

I was very proud of myself that I could manage to run till the finish line 🏁🏃🏻‍♀️ 🏁 😊 thank you again to this app and hopefully I can improve my speed....

I was very proud of myself that I could manage to run till the finish line 🏁🏃�...

Tina_oom

Graduate•6 years ago

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FINISHED Week 3!

Finally got back to where I was before my ankle injury! and no pain from said ankle! Only problem is, my knees are actually pretty sore. Have any of you got...

Finally got back to where I was before my ankle injury! and no pain from said an...

jimmyjinxy

•6 years ago

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Well that didn’t work...back in the IC

I don’t know if anyone else finds this but I’m finding this running lark a huge amount of trial and error. So I found this excellent Core Strength exercise...

I don’t know if anyone else finds this but I’m finding this running lark a huge ...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running apps - what's the difference?

So, I downloaded 3 running apps that were recommended: MapMyRun, Strava and Runkeeper. I used them all today to monitor my W5 R1 run. I'm looking at the...

So, I downloaded 3 running apps that were recommended: MapMyRun, Strava and Runk...

thefutureliz

Graduate•6 years ago

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Legs out

As I’m just approaching the end of wk3, I’m wanting to get my legs out and try and get some colour on them while out running. Does anyone have any...

As I’m just approaching the end of wk3, I’m wanting to get my legs out and try a...

Sarahjb77

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Weak 8 Run 3

Being close to the Southwell Trail, I did a there and back run. I quite enjoy this kind of run, as before you know what's happening, it's halfway and you are...

Being close to the Southwell Trail, I did a there and back run. I quite enjoy th...

Couch2couch

Graduate•6 years ago

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Where do you put yours?

I'm in need of new running leggings as I have to keep pulling the current ones up! I'm struggling to find a pair that have a pocket for my phone - headphones...

I'm in need of new running leggings as I have to keep pulling the current ones u...

Duracellqueen

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6

Well did run 2 this morning. It was not my best. I got a stitch for the first time and my legs just felt so heavy. Anyway I kept on going and completed but boy...

Well did run 2 this morning. It was not my best. I got a stitch for the first ti...

Grannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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People near me?

Hi everyone, I’m currently on w3r3. Im just wondering if there is anyone local or running clubs if that’s a thing near me? Im in North Lincolnshire. I like...

Hi everyone, I’m currently on w3r3. Im just wondering if there is anyone local o...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Spotify and the app

I tried using Spotify for music on my run today, but didnt work with the app. Anyone used it? I’m hopeless with downloading music etc..

I tried using Spotify for music on my run today, but didnt work with the app. An...

NG104

•6 years ago

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C25k as mp3 file

Hi, apparently I can put mp3 files on my fitbit versa, which would mean I don't need to carry my phone with me. Has anyone done this? Can you tell me where to...

Hi, apparently I can put mp3 files on my fitbit versa, which would mean I don't ...

Tinks43

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 - done!

Who’d have thought that I’d be able to run for 25 minutes non stop? I’m actually looking forward to week 8!

Who’d have thought that I’d be able to run for 25 minutes non stop? I’m actually...

NeverRunB4

•6 years ago

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Iky222

WK4R1 wow that was tough for me , managed it though without using inhaler but lungs were bursting at the end . Feeling proud though .

WK4R1 wow that was tough for me , managed it though without using inhaler but lu...

Iky222

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Had to complete wk 3 r 2 indoors today. Not steady on my feet on wet grass and not happy to be put on the path yet... Harder to run / walk on spot so ended...

Had to complete wk 3 r 2 indoors today. Not steady on my feet on wet grass and n...

Kitt-1981

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

W5R3.....I did it!!

Done it!

Which Massager

Graduation day

Scared to get back to it!

W2 complete 🥈

Graduated! 😃😃😃

W9R3 Wahoooo, I've only gone and done it.

W7R1 in the bag..

Week 1, Run 2 - Done

Broken Fibula 😭😭😭

Week 9 run 1, Fail!

Week 9 Run 3: Couch to 3.5K Complete 😀

Happy Fathers Day guys😊

Loving this running malarkey

Post C25K . . . . The next step

My first Parkrun and also my first 5 km nonstop running

FINISHED Week 3!

Well that didn’t work...back in the IC

Running apps - what's the difference?

Legs out

Weak 8 Run 3

Where do you put yours?

Week 6

People near me?

Spotify and the app

C25k as mp3 file

Week 7 - done!

Iky222

Week 3 run 2

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