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Knee pain

I have graduated largely without issue except some plantar fasciitis which usually effects me after running and not during. I had on occasion some knee...

I have graduated largely without issue except some plantar fasciitis which usual...

Jonno34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Early morning humidity?

I've always preferred to run early in the morning, between 5.30 and 6.30 maybe, because I'm a bit of a 'morning person' (and enjoy feeling pleased with myself...

I've always preferred to run early in the morning, between 5.30 and 6.30 maybe, ...

belonger

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie inspired by the wife!!!

Hi I've just completed my 1st week which I found not too bad. I've always played a lot of sports growing up and "pubs league football" up til about 10 years...

Hi I've just completed my 1st week which I found not too bad. I've always played...

Sasquatch1972

•6 years ago

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Who’s knees are these ?

Hey guys, I’m on week 2 run 2 however can’t bear the thought of doing this due to the immense pain in my knees. I can just about walk let alone run. Any...

Hey guys, I’m on week 2 run 2 however can’t bear the thought of doing this due...

toms1209

•6 years ago

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First Run

Underestimated the distance required. Didn’t complete the last run but did do the cool down. Role on for the next run. Knackered old lady lol

Underestimated the distance required. Didn’t complete the last run but did do th...

Oldlady57

•6 years ago

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Morning Run

Enjoyed my run this morning. The last few have been a bit of a slog. I'm hoping I'm back on track now - 5k in 36 mins which is not too shabby for me 😀

Enjoyed my run this morning. The last few have been a bit of a slog. I'm hopin...

TSword

•6 years ago

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Graduation

On holiday so it’s a bit more difficult to get the runs in. However I did the last of the C25K on the sand at Studland Bay Dorset. Hot day with full sunshine....

On holiday so it’s a bit more difficult to get the runs in. However I did the la...

Chc55

•6 years ago

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Delayed end of W7 - Tuning into my body

Had originally meant to go running early morning at 5:30am...... The alarm went off, I got up brushed my teeth and started to change into my running gear when...

Had originally meant to go running early morning at 5:30am...... The alarm went ...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1

I know it’s slow but I’m so happy I made it this far! Still cannot believe I just ran for 30 minutes without stopping 🤪

I know it’s slow but I’m so happy I made it this far! Still cannot believe I jus...

Biccy99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Hardest run so far but a huge sense of achievement!

KateBounce

•6 years ago

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Starting over 😱😱

Last time I ran after Graduating was April so here we are months later after doing a lot of cycling and having finished the events I had committed and doing 3...

Last time I ran after Graduating was April so here we are months later after doi...

Spinning2017

•6 years ago

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W6r3 and my first race!

I signed up for my first ever race in Oct, a local 5k. Today was the 25min run of w6r3 and I managed 21.5mins. When the app finished I thought 'Im here to...

I signed up for my first ever race in Oct, a local 5k. Today was the 25min run o...

Rowena04

•6 years ago

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Fall when ruining

Wk 2 run 3 was Friday..I was really looking forward to my 6am start and getting excited. It was a lovely morning but half way thro I approached a parked van...

Wk 2 run 3 was Friday..I was really looking forward to my 6am start and getting...

Riseandshine

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 R1 fail

Hi all, always struggled with breathing during exercise (possibly asthma as it runs in the family) I tried to follow the breathing advice and it all went wrong...

Hi all, always struggled with breathing during exercise (possibly asthma as it r...

Newchallenge

•6 years ago

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Week 9 collywobbles...

Well, with week 9 looming tomorrow, I have a few worries, and surprisingly none of them are about the length of the run. You see, I accidentally did a week...

Well, with week 9 looming tomorrow, I have a few worries, and surprisingly none ...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1

Surprised how well this went this morning. One more then I’ll be over half way through the programme.

Surprised how well this went this morning. One more then I’ll be over half way t...

DaveA1958

Graduate•6 years ago

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20 minutes? Yeah, I can run for 20 minutes...

...and that is definitely not something I thought I would ever be able to say. I rearranged my schedule a bit and took on W5R3 this morning, and it really...

...and that is definitely not something I thought I would ever be able to say. I...

Runip

Graduate•6 years ago

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Right! I've rested and pampered my hamstring. Tomorrow we continue week 7!

I have been injured and at 50 i guess i need to take it easy. It's been 10 days and I've done kettle bells and skipping while recuperating. I'm continuing with...

I have been injured and at 50 i guess i need to take it easy. It's been 10 days ...

kwamelong

•6 years ago

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Yay!!

W5, R2 nailed it! It was my second attempt but I don't care, I did it. I'm all fired up for run 3 now, can't wait until Tuesday 😁

W5, R2 nailed it! It was my second attempt but I don't care, I did it. I'm all f...

Matilda2903

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tonight’s run... 🏃🏼‍♀️

Out for a run tonight, sweaty Betty doesn’t even describe it!! Got overtaken by some young gazelle who was barely glowing...and a friendly chap with no shirt...

Out for a run tonight, sweaty Betty doesn’t even describe it!! Got overtaken by ...

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Nearly there!

Can’t believe that I’m on W8R2, running 28 mins, not fast, but non-stop. I wasn’t a runner, and now I am, so proud. 🙂

Can’t believe that I’m on W8R2, running 28 mins, not fast, but non-stop. I wasn’...

ChunterS

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 complete

I’m a newbie here and to running and I never thought I could run anywhere! I’m asthmatic and overweight! Recently lost over 3 stone with slimming world and...

I’m a newbie here and to running and I never thought I could run anywhere! I’m a...

Kiki1808

•6 years ago

13 Replies

English or American?

When I first started the C25K I could track my route and it told me how many calories I’d used etc but I found it hard work. Then my physio told me she was...

When I first started the C25K I could track my route and it told me how many cal...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8

I just starting week 8 should I up speed I doing or stay the same I think I can do better should I have a go

I just starting week 8 should I up speed I doing or stay the same I think I can ...

Garden17

•6 years ago

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Despression busting!

Tomorrow morning I'll start W9 and I can't wait to get going. I decided to do C25K after finding it tough coming off anti-depressants; I'd been on them for 8...

Tomorrow morning I'll start W9 and I can't wait to get going. I decided to do C2...

arewenotmen

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m back.....wk8 r1

So been a little poorly so haven’t been running recent hence haven’t posted for 2 weeks. Now feeling that but better so Monday here I come wk8 r1. Shall I...

So been a little poorly so haven’t been running recent hence haven’t posted for ...

Peet999

Graduate•6 years ago

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Help with post graduation running

Graduated today but I am nowhere near running 5K in 30 minutes (in my week 9 runs I did around 3.5K). I am going to keep running 30 mins 3 times a week for...

Graduated today but I am nowhere near running 5K in 30 minutes (in my week 9 run...

KN25

Graduate•6 years ago

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It’s time.

Little Miss UNM did parkrun junior with W3R1 and I’ve been walking about all day pain free... time to put the brace on and start catching her up.

Little Miss UNM did parkrun junior with W3R1 and I’ve been walking about all day...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3

Two months ago I’d never have thought that I could become a runner. A back injury last August meant several months of inactivity, overeating, and a fair bit of...

Two months ago I’d never have thought that I could become a runner. A back injur...

Sharon_B

Graduate•6 years ago

24 Replies

W1 done!

Hi I’ve just completed w1, my last run was on Saturday. Now should I start w2 tomorrow? Is it best to do the weeks like Monday, Wednesday and Friday then leave...

Hi I’ve just completed w1, my last run was on Saturday. Now should I start w2 to...

Gords

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Knee pain

Early morning humidity?

Newbie inspired by the wife!!!

Who’s knees are these ?

First Run

Morning Run

Graduation

Delayed end of W7 - Tuning into my body

W9R1

Week 4 Run 1

Starting over 😱😱

W6r3 and my first race!

Fall when ruining

W2 R1 fail

Week 9 collywobbles...

W5R1

20 minutes? Yeah, I can run for 20 minutes...

Right! I've rested and pampered my hamstring. Tomorrow we continue week 7!

Yay!!

Tonight’s run... 🏃🏼‍♀️

Nearly there!

Week 1 run 2 complete

English or American?

Week 8

Despression busting!

I’m back.....wk8 r1

Help with post graduation running

It’s time.

Week 9 Run 3

W1 done!

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