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Graduate-in-waiting

In beautiful Cabo Verde 🏝on holiday....but graduation looks like it will need to stay on hold as my right knee has been playing up over the last few days....

In beautiful Cabo Verde 🏝on holiday....but graduation looks like it will need t...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting with the Programe

So W3R3 it was very easy today, heavy breathing but am use to pushing myself and actually listened to Joe Willey tonight, it was a bit repetitive as she...

So W3R3 it was very easy today, heavy breathing but am use to pushing myself and...

Runningnut

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5k

Has anyone finished the couch to 5k?

Cars1996

•6 years ago

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Can you do Parkruns in different places?

I'm on w8r2 and have registered with Parkruns in readiness for when I feel ready to do a park run. However it asked what my closest home park run is. So I get...

I'm on w8r2 and have registered with Parkruns in readiness for when I feel ready...

SarahOReilly

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 R1

Off and running, no pun intended. Think it’ll be more like ninety weeks than nine till I can run thirty minutes straight but willing to give it a shot!

Off and running, no pun intended. Think it’ll be more like ninety weeks than ni...

paulmcquiston

•6 years ago

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New running location tips

I'm on w8r2..... how do I find new places to run? I read about mapping a run... What does this mean? I have just been on holiday and just did my runs around...

I'm on w8r2..... how do I find new places to run? I read about mapping a run... ...

SarahOReilly

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8r1... on hols... really struggled

I'm on hols this week... completed 2 runs earlier in the week both ok.... however came to run w8r1 today and boy did I struggle....mainly mentally which had...

I'm on hols this week... completed 2 runs earlier in the week both ok.... howeve...

SarahOReilly

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25k to parkrun 🥇

Well done my first parkrun today 🙌 All thanks to c25k !!! 2 weeks after graduating I certainly didn’t feel out of place ! Now it’s just a case of getting...

Well done my first parkrun today 🙌 All thanks to c25k !!! 2 weeks after gradua...

K44ldo

Graduate•6 years ago

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The beginning W1R1

I am not an athlete by nature, i like Pilates (exercise whilst lying down) i like watching sport on the telly (whilst lying on the sofa) do you see the theme!...

I am not an athlete by nature, i like Pilates (exercise whilst lying down) i lik...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’ve finished C25k... what now?

Is there a NHS App like the Couch to 5k for training for a 10k? Sleep deprived, I enrolled for a 10k, a few days after completing my 5k... Stupidly... so now...

Is there a NHS App like the Couch to 5k for training for a 10k? Sleep deprived, ...

NG104

•6 years ago

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Parkrun video (and health warning)

A lot of people are asking about parkrun so I thought I'd share a video of my local one but it comes with a health warning: the guy who made the video is...

A lot of people are asking about parkrun so I thought I'd share a video of my lo...

ArthurJG

Graduate•6 years ago

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Praying for the end

Just got back from running W8R3 my goodness it was hard work couldn’t wait until the end. Why is it that some people get so into the run that they don’t...

Just got back from running W8R3 my goodness it was hard work couldn’t wait until...

Runningfit67

•6 years ago

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W4R3 what next?

Tried to push myself tonight. Really don’t know if I can do much more and I’ve got the dreaded 5 week run (heard this is a huge step up). Glad it’s ended...

Tried to push myself tonight. Really don’t know if I can do much more and I’ve g...

Marko5

•6 years ago

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W5 R2

2 * 8 mins! I did it and the first 8mins felt fine. Now wondering if I should repeat this as I know the next run wants 20mins from me. For W5 runs 1 & 2 I...

2 * 8 mins! I did it and the first 8mins felt fine. Now wondering if I should r...

Jalk

•6 years ago

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Graduation +3 Parkrun

I tried a new Parkrun today. This one started on an uphill. Then there was a flat bit then more uphill, then down hill, then up hill... I came third from last...

I tried a new Parkrun today. This one started on an uphill. Then there was a fla...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 R3 completed

Have been trying to get motivated to get fitter and shed some pounds for years...and haven’t run since school x-country 35 years ago (more time spent avoiding...

Have been trying to get motivated to get fitter and shed some pounds for years.....

Bobalot

•6 years ago

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POST GRAD FIRST RUN WAS NOT SCARY!!!!

Was a bit scared of this run but so happy after completing it. Didn’t go alone as had my faithful Laura in my ear and repeated W9R3 with an extra 10 minutes of...

Was a bit scared of this run but so happy after completing it. Didn’t go alone a...

littlerua

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 - Turning a corner?

I was dreading starting week 5 as I had struggled with week 4 but I did run 1 yesterday on the treadmill at the gym and I didn't struggle at all. I certainly...

I was dreading starting week 5 as I had struggled with week 4 but I did run 1 ye...

Craftysue66

Graduate•6 years ago

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To run or not to run...🤔

I know about the rest day in between runs but i need to do something today. How bad is it if i go out running today too? Possibly not for my scheduled run,...

I know about the rest day in between runs but i need to do something today. How ...

Mayanow

•6 years ago

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Didn't bring my running shoes

On holiday in Majorca for a week and decided to leave the running gear at home as no room in my case! What a mistake. I'm missing running even though it's...

On holiday in Majorca for a week and decided to leave the running gear at home a...

Grannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7 - done😊

Final run done today at parkrun. Fortunately it was much cooler so managed more running v walking after doing my 25 mins in the outrun. Shaved a whole 1 min...

Final run done today at parkrun. Fortunately it was much cooler so managed more ...

Bandit14

Graduate•6 years ago

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New shoes / gait analysis

Hi there all. Can anyone recommend a good place for gait analysis / running shoes in North Wales? Thanks xx

Hi there all. Can anyone recommend a good place for gait analysis / running shoe...

Languid_Lil

Graduate•6 years ago

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New situation, new chance

Hello everyone. This seems like a really supportive community. I heard of C25k years ago but only now have decided to try it. I am spending the late summer...

Hello everyone. This seems like a really supportive community. I heard of C25k y...

OneStepAndARhyme

•6 years ago

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Gait analysis and shoes.

OK, i finally found time to go to Cardiff and get a gait analysis and a good pair of running shoes from Run & Become (Brooks GTS18 - I never thought I would...

OK, i finally found time to go to Cardiff and get a gait analysis and a good pai...

Oldjigger

•6 years ago

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Running app recommendations??

Right okay...along with the C25K app and my tunes, I've started mapping my route with the Samsung health app that came preinstalled on my phone...I've found I...

Right okay...along with the C25K app and my tunes, I've started mapping my route...

Cakerunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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At Last It Felt Really Good

Just finished Week 8. For the first time the run felt really good. Steady breathing, reasonable pace not too much pain! In fact, it felt so good I added the...

Just finished Week 8. For the first time the run felt really good. Steady breath...

jcscomputers

Graduate•6 years ago

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New to this

Downloaded app, tried to make a start on week one; I only managed two 60 second runs. Need motivation. I have signed up to do 5k this October

Downloaded app, tried to make a start on week one; I only managed two 60 second ...

Runfr2018

•6 years ago

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Bring on week two!

Well that is week one out of the way! I am really pleased with my self as I tried it a few weeks ago and there was no chance of doing it. I suffer with...

Well that is week one out of the way! I am really pleased with my self as I trie...

Green1983

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Think this running malarkey is paying off!!

Hi guys, I just want to share with you my jubilation at such a good running week I’ve had. I think I’ve finally worked out my plan for post grad runs, and...

Hi guys, I just want to share with you my jubilation at such a good running week...

JanB76

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week2 done....tough on knees! 😳

Hauled my 20st frame round on a dreich morning! Enjoyable at time not now!!!! Any tips or guidance on proper stretching of legs at end. Anyone have probs with...

Hauled my 20st frame round on a dreich morning! Enjoyable at time not now!!!! An...

GTTOBS

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Graduate-in-waiting

Getting with the Programe

Couch to 5k

Can you do Parkruns in different places?

W1 R1

New running location tips

W8r1... on hols... really struggled

C25k to parkrun 🥇

The beginning W1R1

I’ve finished C25k... what now?

Parkrun video (and health warning)

Praying for the end

W4R3 what next?

W5 R2

Graduation +3 Parkrun

W1 R3 completed

POST GRAD FIRST RUN WAS NOT SCARY!!!!

Week 5 Run 1 - Turning a corner?

To run or not to run...🤔

Didn't bring my running shoes

Wk7 - done😊

New shoes / gait analysis

New situation, new chance

Gait analysis and shoes.

Running app recommendations??

At Last It Felt Really Good

New to this

Bring on week two!

Think this running malarkey is paying off!!

Week2 done....tough on knees! 😳

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