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Do We Need Another Gait Test?

Someone mentioned we should redo gait analysis every year, the body reacts to new shoes, running distances and other bits, left and right. My shoes went pffff,...

Someone mentioned we should redo gait analysis every year, the body reacts to ne...

mrrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 graduation run completed

Well that’s done I have done it I have ran for 30 min and including my warm up and cool down I even did 5K. I had a really good run got 3pbs and lowered my...

Well that’s done I have done it I have ran for 30 min and including my warm up a...

SammieCh

•6 years ago

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Help for wk5 r3

I’m just about to do W5R3 and scared stiff, 20 minutes? Any tips?

Hawnlake

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting again, again - W1R1

I wonder how normal it is to end up doing Couch to 5K over, and over, and over... Life keeps getting in the way! I moved house (and country) not long after...

I wonder how normal it is to end up doing Couch to 5K over, and over, and over.....

sophistikitty

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

Well I was so excited to start week 2 run 1 up and out for 7am . I can’t believe I’m doing this I keep smiling to myself. As for the run when Laura told me to...

Well I was so excited to start week 2 run 1 up and out for 7am . I can’t believe...

Pencoed18

Graduate•6 years ago

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Music to suffer by!

I'm only in W2, and at the moment it's not too bad as ole Sarah M is spouting off quite regularly to break any monotony. However I can see as the time periods...

I'm only in W2, and at the moment it's not too bad as ole Sarah M is spouting of...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1 ..... gave up on the music

..... and Sarah Millican. Three hours later and I fully expected to be in a bit of pain, but only the usual age related twinges and niggles. Didn't help that I...

..... and Sarah Millican. Three hours later and I fully expected to be in a bit ...

Gar27

Graduate•6 years ago

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Physiotherapists must all be Larks

So... I finally got organised enough to make an appointment with the physio to see if they can help with the annoying discomfort in my right leg. Phoned them...

So... I finally got organised enough to make an appointment with the physio to s...

Eiralas

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8 R3. Eventful Run😂

Recently ive been doing my runs around my local park , it’s 5 minutes walk away so fits in perfectly , it’s also the venue for my local parkrun ,which i’ve...

Recently ive been doing my runs around my local park , it’s 5 minutes walk away...

99pinkbubbles

Graduate•6 years ago

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Repeat of w6r3 to get back on track

That was really hard and I walked a couple of secs a couple of times. Suffering hot flushes big style at the moment 🍅. I’m wondering about shoes and how...

That was really hard and I walked a couple of secs a couple of times. Suffering...

Crittermad

Graduate•6 years ago

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Mid-run epiphany: Sallenson sounds like he looks like Michael Ball 😝

It is as it is. Another mantra of mine. I really need to ingrain this one in my head when it comes to running ~ I run slowly and steadily but still really...

It is as it is. Another mantra of mine. I really need to ingrain this one in my ...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

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Second post grad run! Husband came along too!

I usually run on the disused railway line where I live. This morning we drove a few miles and I ran from the other end of the line. Was a lovely change and I...

I usually run on the disused railway line where I live. This morning we drove a ...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1 A fly in the ointment

Actually...in my eye to be precise 👀 pesky countryside runs! Tried to get it out but couldn't so ended up running the whole way with said fly tagging along....

Actually...in my eye to be precise 👀 pesky countryside runs! Tried to get it ou...

Saartjie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9, run 2 - jagged little pill(box)

W9R2 falls on a Saturday, and I was out with the girls last night, so I leave a LOT later than my usual weekday 6.30am. Luckily we are all Larry lightweights...

W9R2 falls on a Saturday, and I was out with the girls last night, so I leave a ...

thegirlfrommarz

Graduate•6 years ago

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Loud breathing!

So I started the C25K using the app and pacing myself to music - Fab! But obviously I wasn't able to hear myself breath whilst running. I have started going...

So I started the C25K using the app and pacing myself to music - Fab! But obviou...

PaulaWB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Clawing my way back...

W5 done and dusted. I may be very slow but there IS running after pneumonia!😄 I am quite taken aback at how my mind can automatically think “I’ll never...

W5 done and dusted. I may be very slow but there IS running after pneumonia!😄 I...

Elfe5

Graduate•6 years ago

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Total novice!

Hi all! Complete beginner, haven’t run in 30 years, have heard it’s good for your joints so couch to 5k seems the perfect way to start and build up from there....

Hi all! Complete beginner, haven’t run in 30 years, have heard it’s good for you...

julesjogs

•6 years ago

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W2R1 was tougher than I had hoped

Maybe the lack of sleep, not eating before or something but I found that run very difficult. Mainly the fact that I found controlling my asthma much harder....

Maybe the lack of sleep, not eating before or something but I found that run ver...

LG92

•6 years ago

1 Reply

First Park Run

Took part in my first park run today which was a struggle. I did the race for life 5k a couple of weeks ago so and did it in 42 mins as I walked a bit too....

Took part in my first park run today which was a struggle. I did the race for li...

BeccaTh

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated ... can post now!

I discovered the NHS podcast in April and decided to try that route to 5K (as against the apps I used in the past). I’ve been a regular walker for the last 7...

I discovered the NHS podcast in April and decided to try that route to 5K (as ag...

up_and_running

•6 years ago

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W4 R1 I can do this, right??

So today it’s time to hit week 4. Looking forward to run 1 later today but also a little apprehensive of the 5 min runs. I can do this!!

So today it’s time to hit week 4. Looking forward to run 1 later today but also ...

BlondeAmbition72

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K program completed. My experience!

Hello I've recently completed the C25K program and continuing on my runs every other day. I thought I should share some of my experiences and tips which may...

Hello I've recently completed the C25K program and continuing on my runs every o...

Jonty10

•6 years ago

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W7R3 ya beauty!.

I actually think I’m starting to enjoy this (what I call couch to midlife crisis) malarkey!. That run was great. No wheeze no puking in the bushes and...

I actually think I’m starting to enjoy this (what I call couch to midlife crisis...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3

Certainly wasn’t looking forward to it this morning but r3 done and made it through W1

Certainly wasn’t looking forward to it this morning but r3 done and made it thro...

DaveA1958

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2

I can’t believe I’m actually managing to run for 5 minutes, I’ve struggled all through but am determined to push myself. I actually enjoyed it today for the...

I can’t believe I’m actually managing to run for 5 minutes, I’ve struggled all t...

Janebuswell

•6 years ago

9 Replies

W7 R1 Who designed this body!!!

I have come to the conclusion that my body wasn’t designed for running. I think the great almighty decided I was destined to sit with friends drinking wine,...

I have come to the conclusion that my body wasn’t designed for running. I think ...

Pecora_Nera

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9 R1

W9R1 done. Actually ran for 30 mins. And came so close to target of 3.5k. Did 3.48k. Hopefully next time.

W9R1 done. Actually ran for 30 mins. And came so close to target of 3.5k. Did 3....

Patslad

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Love this!

W2R1 - stepped out with no anxiety about the increased intervals, knew I was ready for them. I can't believe how much I'm enjoying this journey. I never...

W2R1 - stepped out with no anxiety about the increased intervals, knew I was rea...

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Graduated!

Hi all, I’ve done W9R3 this morning! 😀🥇🏆👍 I didn’t quite manage 5K in 30 mins, but I did manage 32:53 for 5K so more than happy with that! Who’d have...

Hi all, I’ve done W9R3 this morning! 😀🥇🏆👍 I didn’t quite manage 5K in 30 min...

David_G

•6 years ago

35 Replies

Consolidation W2R1

Onto my second week postgrad. Having sought advice from the best of them I ditched my cunning plan to run 5k non stop today. I’m too far off it at my pace and...

Onto my second week postgrad. Having sought advice from the best of them I ditch...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

46 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Do We Need Another Gait Test?

Week 9 run 3 graduation run completed

Help for wk5 r3

Starting again, again - W1R1

Week 2 run 1

Music to suffer by!

Week 2 Run 1 ..... gave up on the music

Physiotherapists must all be Larks

W8 R3. Eventful Run😂

Repeat of w6r3 to get back on track

Mid-run epiphany: Sallenson sounds like he looks like Michael Ball 😝

Second post grad run! Husband came along too!

W9R1 A fly in the ointment

Week 9, run 2 - jagged little pill(box)

Loud breathing!

Clawing my way back...

Total novice!

W2R1 was tougher than I had hoped

First Park Run

Graduated ... can post now!

W4 R1 I can do this, right??

C25K program completed. My experience!

W7R3 ya beauty!.

W1R3

W4R2

W7 R1 Who designed this body!!!

W9 R1

Love this!

Graduated!

Consolidation W2R1

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