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Park run course run - 😁😁😁😁 and the hill! ⛰!!!!!! Another 5k!

So the forecast was for a moderate breeze and cloud, about 17 degrees. Perfect! Went to Lydiard Park, where my local park run takes place. I'd walked it before...

So the forecast was for a moderate breeze and cloud, about 17 degrees. Perfect! ...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

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What do I do????

I got to week 6 and had to stop due to having a slipped disc!! When I get back to it where do I start? I haven’t been able to run for 6 weeks!!

I got to week 6 and had to stop due to having a slipped disc!! When I get back t...

Traceyjg

•6 years ago

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W5R3 in a different location

So I’m off to London tomorrow for a few days and was getting anxious about where to run on Friday morning. Don’t want lots of roads/traffic lights/walking...

So I’m off to London tomorrow for a few days and was getting anxious about where...

Jujitzu

•6 years ago

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2nd session completed - body still saying ‘what on Earth are you doing!!’

Thanks to folk for messages, c much appreciated. 2nd run 🏃‍♂️ of first week done this morning on way to work. Wish every looked like pic! Sore now! Keep going...

Thanks to folk for messages, c much appreciated. 2nd run 🏃‍♂️ of first week don...

GTTOBS

•6 years ago

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Knee problem

Completed week 6 run 1 last week but I’m struggling to walk let alone run . I was fine after the run but woke up two days later with such painful knee . I am...

Completed week 6 run 1 last week but I’m struggling to walk let alone run . I wa...

Brod2

•6 years ago

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1st week done

Well just completed my first week yesterday and it’s totally doable. Not really a fan of exercise but I’m giving it a go. Want to go out again tonight is that...

Well just completed my first week yesterday and it’s totally doable. Not really ...

lorrainbow

•6 years ago

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Organised? Me? No!

So on Monday I did W5R3. I thought I'd 'map my run' for the first time. I drove to the parkland where I do my runs and decided to set everything up there....

So on Monday I did W5R3. I thought I'd 'map my run' for the first time. I drove ...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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Great Blog on Parkruns

Having recently graduated and even more recently achieved my first 5k, I'm gearing myself for a Park run. Doing some research I came across this very helpful /...

Having recently graduated and even more recently achieved my first 5k, I'm geari...

Designbod

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m a new starter

So I have finally started today just completed my first day couldn’t quite do the full 60secs per run but managed about 40-50secs (not run in years) and so...

So I have finally started today just completed my first day couldn’t quite do th...

Stacey38

•6 years ago

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Happy place

I just did W8R2and i am feeling very happy; as i really enjoyed it . This running lark is addictive 😁

I just did W8R2and i am feeling very happy; as i really enjoyed it . This runnin...

51firstrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Encouragement to those starting out

Just wanted to encourage those just starting out on C25K to keep going and trust the programme. It really does work. All through my childhood and youth I was...

Just wanted to encourage those just starting out on C25K to keep going and trust...

Ljb71

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1.....2 Weeks to go!!

Interesting run this morning 🏃‍♂️. My first 28 min run that actually felt shorter than the last 3 25min runs.....weird! I was just getting ready to push it a...

Interesting run this morning 🏃‍♂️. My first 28 min run that actually felt short...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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FINISHED DAY 1

For someone who has struggled to run for the bus and was not able to complete 2 runs the first time I tried this app, I have finally managed to run 8 times and...

For someone who has struggled to run for the bus and was not able to complete 2 ...

Disculpe

•6 years ago

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Learning to slow down

I was thinking about what I would tell myself in week 1 with the benefit of hindsight. 1. Jelly legs / legs like lead weights. Lactic acid builds up in the...

I was thinking about what I would tell myself in week 1 with the benefit of hind...

Robert_IS_a_Runner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4

Second run this week and struggled! Did 20 mike bike ride yesterday which probably tired my legs. Still chuffed that I did it though! Going to do last one this...

Second run this week and struggled! Did 20 mike bike ride yesterday which probab...

RedT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Final run W9R3 scuppered by hot flushes !

Ggggrrrrrrr ! So frustrated with myself ( and my age ! ) I knew I shouldn't have gone out today - I did everything to delay doing it and went out later than I...

Ggggrrrrrrr ! So frustrated with myself ( and my age ! ) I knew I shouldn't hav...

Mellybird

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week7 run2

Where has the love gone? 💔 I’m finding it hard to fight the gremlins this week.... first half of the run and I just want to go home 🏠 pushed through and by...

Where has the love gone? 💔 I’m finding it hard to fight the gremlins this week...

EmmaA-F

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 run length?

Does anyone know why the week 3 runs are only 25 minutes In total while others are 30? I feel a little disappointed....

Does anyone know why the week 3 runs are only 25 minutes In total while others a...

Marymumto2

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it! W9R3 and 5k!!!!

Graduated this morn while on holiday and kept going to complete 5k in 33:54 hooray! So happy to have made it through to the end, the challenge now is to keep...

Graduated this morn while on holiday and kept going to complete 5k in 33:54 hoor...

EL82

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9r2...

So, I'm sitting here trying to gee myself up to go. I've been tired since yesterday, (I realised at bed time I'd not hydrated enough and before my evening meal...

So, I'm sitting here trying to gee myself up to go. I've been tired since yester...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Strawberry 🍓 58

Oooh 😮 puffed a bit but chuffed I’ve done my first proper run since 1986!! Michael Jordan's encouragement was great 👍! Hope I’ll feel less like couch to...

Oooh 😮 puffed a bit but chuffed I’ve done my first proper run since 1986!! Mic...

Corsica1958

•6 years ago

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5k hooray!!

I accidentally ran 5k today. It was meant to be week 9 run 2 and I was slightly dreading the 30 mins but once I started, I seemed to get into a lovely pace,...

I accidentally ran 5k today. It was meant to be week 9 run 2 and I was slightly ...

rowbot

•6 years ago

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Omg I did it!!!

Well I was determined to beat the week 4 5minute runs and I did it. My husband who is on week 6 started and finished with me. i feel so proud of myself I said...

Well I was determined to beat the week 4 5minute runs and I did it. My husband ...

Stixs42

•6 years ago

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Restarting Week 7 after injury

I’m about to start week 7 again. I’m feeling so exited to get back to running, nervous because I haven’t run and missed this programme but also scared that I...

I’m about to start week 7 again. I’m feeling so exited to get back to running, n...

Mashedpotato

•6 years ago

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Just started W1R1

Hi, I'm 42yr old mummy of 3 and very new to all of this and am very shy lol. I hit rock bottom in April with my depression, and thought the only way to get...

Hi, I'm 42yr old mummy of 3 and very new to all of this and am very shy lol. I h...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Knees ache

I'm so sad... Finally after years and years looking for the determination of starting running it happened two weeks ago with your amazing help! I did week one...

I'm so sad... Finally after years and years looking for the determination of sta...

Colcheia75

•6 years ago

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I want some new running shoes to celebrate upcoming graduation

Hi Just finished W9R1, a couple of days later than planned but what the heck, it just means I will graduate on Monday instead of this Friday, starting to vary...

Hi Just finished W9R1, a couple of days later than planned but what the heck, it...

augustverne

Graduate•6 years ago

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Delays 😣 Wk2 Run 1🔙🔛🔝

After a fab start to my C25K journey, it's been a stressful couple of weeks with our pooch being poorly and then making the hardest decision to pts 😔 she was...

After a fab start to my C25K journey, it's been a stressful couple of weeks with...

ME_diagnosed

•6 years ago

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Perfect running conditions

Fantastic run, weather perfect

Running59

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 smashed! But app ‘stuck’ halfway through!

Just completed Week 6 Run 3- yay! I was running along happily, thinking surely I must have done 10 mins by now, Sarah’s gone quiet, when she piped up that I’d...

Just completed Week 6 Run 3- yay! I was running along happily, thinking surely I...

KayBee1000

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Park run course run - 😁😁😁😁 and the hill! ⛰!!!!!! Another 5k!

What do I do????

W5R3 in a different location

2nd session completed - body still saying ‘what on Earth are you doing!!’

Knee problem

1st week done

Organised? Me? No!

Great Blog on Parkruns

I’m a new starter

Happy place

Encouragement to those starting out

W8R1.....2 Weeks to go!!

FINISHED DAY 1

Learning to slow down

Week 4

Final run W9R3 scuppered by hot flushes !

Week7 run2

Week 3 run length?

I did it! W9R3 and 5k!!!!

W9r2...

Strawberry 🍓 58

5k hooray!!

Omg I did it!!!

Restarting Week 7 after injury

Just started W1R1

Knees ache

I want some new running shoes to celebrate upcoming graduation

Delays 😣 Wk2 Run 1🔙🔛🔝

Perfect running conditions

Week 6 Run 3 smashed! But app ‘stuck’ halfway through!

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