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Ankles!!!

Owe!!!! So I'm on week 3 r2 and every since w1 I've been getting pain in my ankles, but not when I run. When I walk the pain is there (including the 5 min...

Owe!!!! So I'm on week 3 r2 and every since w1 I've been getting pain in my ankl...

tismyworld

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Muddy trainers and wet feet - not had that for a while.

Oh hang on, sun is out again and our strange summer continues....

MatildasPb

Graduate•6 years ago

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New and nervous

So I’m about to go on the first run. I’m quite over weight and really nervous about this. I’ve decided that I’m changing my life and proving to myself that I...

So I’m about to go on the first run. I’m quite over weight and really nervous ab...

Seh828

•6 years ago

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Maintain fitness

After graduating a few weeks ago I’ve dropped to 2 runs a week average around 20 mins (due to time restraints) but am planning a second 5k run for charity in...

After graduating a few weeks ago I’ve dropped to 2 runs a week average around 20...

Shirebird

Graduate•6 years ago

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Nearly didn't make it 😣

I went out for my 2nd run this week on Thursday and almost gave up. It's the first time it's happened but I started to really struggle and when I had finally...

I went out for my 2nd run this week on Thursday and almost gave up. It's the fir...

Dawnie16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduate!

I finished the couch to 5k program yesterday! It was not my best run. It was raining, I got a stitch in my side about 19 minutes in and my body didn’t want to...

I finished the couch to 5k program yesterday! It was not my best run. It was rai...

Whiteywifey

•6 years ago

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C25k and arthritis

Hi has anyone been able to complete C25k while having severe arthritis in feet?

Hi has anyone been able to complete C25k while having severe arthritis in feet? ...

lchardy

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Feeling low

Hi. Don't normally post as I dont know what to say half the time, but here goes. I had just started W4 when I decided to run outdoor for run 2 (I normally run...

Hi. Don't normally post as I dont know what to say half the time, but here goes....

Numpty3

•6 years ago

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Mental health assistant

Morning. Yesterday I did my 3rd run after graduation. I've changed my route so I run through the golf course. It's just a 5k route now. Last night, 1st rain...

Morning. Yesterday I did my 3rd run after graduation. I've changed my route so I...

LittleMaz

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 - Done! 1 more to go!

I actually can't believe that I'm one run away from completing the programme! Nor can I believe that I can now run for 30 minutes, as I did for this latest...

I actually can't believe that I'm one run away from completing the programme! No...

Wannarun5k

Graduate•6 years ago

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End of week 3

Really enjoyed it. It was a good time to do it at 6.30 this morning. Even going to see how I get on at 9 for a spin class. Can’t believe I’m doing it.

Really enjoyed it. It was a good time to do it at 6.30 this morning. Even going ...

Elbe

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 here we come

Ready to begin week 3 today. Can't believe I have managed two weeks. Knee is twinging a bit but it is more so in between the runs than on them

Ready to begin week 3 today. Can't believe I have managed two weeks. Knee is twi...

Snoozan

•6 years ago

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Soon be finishing

So, once people have finished the C25k what do they do next? 🙈

Amos28

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 Not easy but easier than I thought!

Thanks to all those who encouraged me saying “just keep going & you’ll have no problem “ well you were right!! Set off at 5:30 taking advantage of the cooler...

Thanks to all those who encouraged me saying “just keep going & you’ll have no p...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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10% increase

Hello! I’m due to graduate next Sunday, will an expected distance of just over 4K. My goal is to get that 5k! I’ve read that you should increase 10% on one...

Hello! I’m due to graduate next Sunday, will an expected distance of just over 4...

Kezy80

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

1 Month, 3 Races

Holy moses, have I lost it? Perusing the Virtual Runner website, hoping there might be an interesting medal later in the year, I found the International Peace...

Holy moses, have I lost it? Perusing the Virtual Runner website, hoping there mi...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3

After a week’s delay, again thought I would struggle, being out of practice, short of mojo, badly prepared, knackered, etc, etc.... However, after the...

After a week’s delay, again thought I would struggle, being out of practice, sho...

Scoobysghost

•6 years ago

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Sloooowwwww!

Hi This is the second time I’ve started the C25k. I’m starting week 6 today. I have to say I don’t enjoy the running and am always pleased when I’ve finished....

Hi This is the second time I’ve started the C25k. I’m starting week 6 today. I h...

Blacktulip3

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Pace

Hi just downloaded the nike+ running app to look at the headspace running. One of the runs mentions run for x mins at 10k pace then run for x mins at 5k pace....

Hi just downloaded the nike+ running app to look at the headspace running. One o...

Cazzajambo

•6 years ago

4 Replies

running and appetite

now that im doing these longer runs ive noticed my appetite has grown some. Is this a normal thing for runners or just my dang body trying to keep me down?

now that im doing these longer runs ive noticed my appetite has grown some. Is...

cheeseheads

•6 years ago

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Post graduate run

Well there is life after couch to five k! Had my first post graduation run tonight on the treadmill as usual. It was pretty humid tonight and I put a couple of...

Well there is life after couch to five k! Had my first post graduation run tonig...

Fatdad71

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5r3 done

Yesterday I completed my w5r3. It was great fun! I have a level route around the perimeter of a large field (public right of way) and that made it easier for...

Yesterday I completed my w5r3. It was great fun! I have a level route around the...

Flyingred

Graduate•6 years ago

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Long legged envy

I normally run early morning but went tonight instead. Never see anyone in the morning. Shuffling along a runner came into sight, heading towards me. Long...

I normally run early morning but went tonight instead. Never see anyone in the m...

Runningroni

Graduate•6 years ago

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School’s out! W4r2

Officially finished for the summer! Lucky me I also had today off so what better way to start the holidays than with a morning run! All went well. 🙂...

Officially finished for the summer! Lucky me I also had today off so what better...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

23 Replies

Yes Yes Yes - My 1st sub 30 min 5k

What can I say, I did it, my 1st sub 30 minute 5k. Was it easy? Definately not, there were a lot more I need to stop gremlins than my usual runs. Am I going to...

What can I say, I did it, my 1st sub 30 minute 5k. Was it easy? Definately not, ...

Alanist

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation run and something amazing happened!

This evening I completed my graduation run and I have to admit to feeling proud of myself. I am 64, and hadn't run or taken any proper exercise for decades...

This evening I completed my graduation run and I have to admit to feeling proud ...

Ray111

Graduate•6 years ago

31 Replies

Motivation 💪🏻

Thought this would fit nicely here :)

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

17 Replies

W5r3 done

So proud of myself for completing a 20 min run this morning. It’s true what Sarah said, it’s mental not physical. I think I could have done a few more...

So proud of myself for completing a 20 min run this morning. It’s true what Sara...

PaulaGullett

Graduate•6 years ago

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Nearly a graduate...Special shout out to fellow running mums - you can do it!

I’m on my graduation week and felt really emotional on today’s run thinking about how far I’d come. A bit of context: I’m 42 and have 2 kids. My second labour...

I’m on my graduation week and felt really emotional on today’s run thinking abou...

turnerbird

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated!!!

I completed the programme yesterday and was wondering what to do next? I’m still finding it a bit tough going but want to keep it up! Any suggestions?

I completed the programme yesterday and was wondering what to do next? I’m still...

carrielakin76

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Ankles!!!

Muddy trainers and wet feet - not had that for a while.

New and nervous

Maintain fitness

Nearly didn't make it 😣

Graduate!

C25k and arthritis

Feeling low

Mental health assistant

W9R2 - Done! 1 more to go!

End of week 3

Week 3 here we come

Soon be finishing

W5R2 Not easy but easier than I thought!

10% increase

1 Month, 3 Races

W9R3

Sloooowwwww!

Pace

running and appetite

Post graduate run

W5r3 done

Long legged envy

School’s out! W4r2

Yes Yes Yes - My 1st sub 30 min 5k

Graduation run and something amazing happened!

Motivation 💪🏻

W5r3 done

Nearly a graduate...Special shout out to fellow running mums - you can do it!

Graduated!!!

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