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Not yet uncomfortable

So the day after our third run, we are surprised at the fact we have not suffered from any adverse reaction. Not keen on Michaels approach to gee’ing me up as...

So the day after our third run, we are surprised at the fact we have not suffere...

Wiona2212

•6 years ago

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When can I start doing Park runs?

Since I’m only on Week 2 is it too soon to do a park run - or walk as it would be in my case?! I’m not great with crowds so was thinking it would be good to...

Since I’m only on Week 2 is it too soon to do a park run - or walk as it would b...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

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Pain in back of thigh (& knee)

Sorry, me again! Having reached W8R3 (much to my amazement), I have very frustratingly developed pain in the back of my thigh. My mum (a retired nurse) has...

Sorry, me again! Having reached W8R3 (much to my amazement), I have very frustra...

SarahWP

•6 years ago

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Great run w8r2

I really enjoyed w8r2 and i felt like i could have gone the full 30 minutes comfortably. Even increased my snail pace for the last minute. Weather was nice and...

I really enjoyed w8r2 and i felt like i could have gone the full 30 minutes comf...

AJ77

•6 years ago

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W6R2 Fail!!!

First failed run!!!! Got to about 7 and a half mins on the second 10 min run and just couldn’t put one foot in front of the other... had to go back to walking....

First failed run!!!! Got to about 7 and a half mins on the second 10 min run and...

BenderRodriquez

•6 years ago

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W7R2

I did it...I jogged for 25 minutes & for the last minute I was able to run like Jo suggested! Run 1 in this week was ok & I did it, run 2 wasn’t great but I...

I did it...I jogged for 25 minutes & for the last minute I was able to run like ...

AJBEDDERS

•6 years ago

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Parkrun fail 😐

Attempted my first Parkrun yesterday, and sad to say I gave up after 16 minutes. First time since I started running that I have given up on a run. Several...

Attempted my first Parkrun yesterday, and sad to say I gave up after 16 minutes....

Bettyb719

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park Run No1

Like others went on my first Park Run yesterday to do my W8R1. Managed to complete the course in 34.49 which, considering just over 6 weeks ago even running...

Like others went on my first Park Run yesterday to do my W8R1. Managed to comple...

Stype

Graduate•6 years ago

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Never been so proud ....... 😀

I shaved 1.27 off my 5k PB at parkrun yesterday! My official time was 38.18, but I started at the back with my dog, so that’s fine. I loved Every. Single....

I shaved 1.27 off my 5k PB at parkrun yesterday! My official time was 38.18, but...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

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Chronic fatigue anyone?

I’ve always suffered from dreadful energy levels and I’m always looking for ways to overcome it. Is there anyone out there who has the same issue AND is doing...

I’ve always suffered from dreadful energy levels and I’m always looking for ways...

Newmimi

•6 years ago

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W4R2: Super Sweat!

I didn't want to run this morning. I woke up later than planned after a relatively late night with friends. The sky was clear in South Korea, and the sun felt...

I didn't want to run this morning. I woke up later than planned after a relative...

Jazzyjeff11

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 completed - and being a marshal

Somebody stop me! Friday morning, did W3R3 with my son. We both managed it but son was getting a bit of knee pain by the final 3 minute run. Then Friday...

Somebody stop me! Friday morning, did W3R3 with my son. We both managed it but s...

Katnap

Graduate•6 years ago

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Woohoo!!!! Week 7 started!

It was a cold one this morning!!! But it felt soooo good! Really enjoyed it all the way through. As I approached the end I knew Sanjeev would say to go a...

It was a cold one this morning!!! But it felt soooo good! Really enjoyed it ...

Marcia-H

Graduate•6 years ago

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Missed two runs due to illness

Hi All, I’ve had to miss two runs this week due to feeling poorly and being a bit run down (no pun intended). Just a quick question, when I resume running...

Hi All, I’ve had to miss two runs this week due to feeling poorly and being a bi...

AngryFlower

Graduate•6 years ago

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Kinsgsbury Park Run???

I completed week 8 this morning, Yey! Was considering organising my final run at the Kingsbury park run next Saturday morning. Can anyone tell me if it’s...

I completed week 8 this morning, Yey! Was considering organising my final run at...

emilylime

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - I did it!!!!!! 😃😃😃

So today was the dreaded 20 minute non-stop run which I was convinced I would not manage but I did!! Feeling so proud of myself, this would not have been...

So today was the dreaded 20 minute non-stop run which I was convinced I would no...

I-can-do-this

•6 years ago

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When to buy shoes?

Hi everyone I've just finished week 3 and I'm wondering at which point would it be better to buy proper running shoes? I'm currently wearing a pair of avia...

Hi everyone I've just finished week 3 and I'm wondering at which point would it ...

CrochetingScallywag

•6 years ago

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Parkrun #9 - Latest Target Reached! 🎯🤸‍♀️🎉

Ouch my legs ache! I don’t know how I did it but I broke 30 minutes today at Parkrun. I’ve been aiming for this since my first Parkrun back in May and today...

Ouch my legs ache! I don’t know how I did it but I broke 30 minutes today at Pa...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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Illness strikes!

We were supposed to do Week 6 Run 3 yesterday but hubby went out for tea with his workmates so it was postponed til today and now my running partner (my 8 year...

We were supposed to do Week 6 Run 3 yesterday but hubby went out for tea with hi...

LolaMac81

Graduate•6 years ago

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Stress Relief

When life throws you rubbish sweat it out! With 2 out of 3 of my boys who are my total world and I'm doing this for them as much as for myself! I'm so glad I...

When life throws you rubbish sweat it out! With 2 out of 3 of my boys who are my...

jessieb887

Graduate•6 years ago

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Day 1

Just completed week 1, run 1.

Liz5K

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just getting started

Hi everyone I've just started out completed 2 runs now & very happy with myself

Hi everyone I've just started out completed 2 runs now & very happy with myself ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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First Parkrun

Did my first Parkrun today. This was my goal in starting all this. I had no idea how long 5K would take me when I started C25K, but the last week felt a lot...

Did my first Parkrun today. This was my goal in starting all this. I had no idea...

Oldjigger

•6 years ago

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Week 6 completed-officially a runner 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Wow!!!!!! Today Laura told me I was a runner after completing week 6 run 3. It was hard towards the end as my legs started to ache but I was determined to do...

Wow!!!!!! Today Laura told me I was a runner after completing week 6 run 3. It w...

Bear7

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yikes! 😳

Rest day so just went out a walk, just 4.4k/7500 steps. Hip n ankles feel worse than on a run day 😞😞

Rest day so just went out a walk, just 4.4k/7500 steps. Hip n ankles feel worse...

Unfit53

Graduate•6 years ago

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Soooo slow...! W4R1

5 minutes to run. Everyone says to go slowly. Right. I was happily trotting along, slowly, in my own world. Then Laura said it was time to stop running. Oh....

5 minutes to run. Everyone says to go slowly. Right. I was happily trotting alon...

Runawaytrainer

Graduate•6 years ago

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That’s week one over and done again.

Well I’ve come to the end of week one. Just did my third run of the week and loved it. I even took my collie dog with me she loved it too. Pretty much ache...

Well I’ve come to the end of week one. Just did my third run of the week and lov...

Chris9R

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park run

Did my first park run this morning. Was very nervous, but it was fine - very friendly, and I managed to run the whole way round. There was something very...

Did my first park run this morning. Was very nervous, but it was fine - very fri...

60sgirl

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2 completed 😊

I hope no one minds me posting EVERY run on here but I am so pleased, proud and slightly shocked that I am sticking with it! Today was harder I found that Run...

I hope no one minds me posting EVERY run on here but I am so pleased, proud and ...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

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Week 4 completed :) I am very happy :D

Very nice midday run :) One extra rest day made some miracle changes. Probably long sleep helped as well, in the end muscles are made in bed :) Sun was...

Very nice midday run :) One extra rest day made some miracle changes. Probably ...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Not yet uncomfortable

When can I start doing Park runs?

Pain in back of thigh (& knee)

Great run w8r2

W6R2 Fail!!!

W7R2

Parkrun fail 😐

Park Run No1

Never been so proud ....... 😀

Chronic fatigue anyone?

W4R2: Super Sweat!

Week 3 completed - and being a marshal

Woohoo!!!! Week 7 started!

Missed two runs due to illness

Kinsgsbury Park Run???

Week 5 Run 3 - I did it!!!!!! 😃😃😃

When to buy shoes?

Parkrun #9 - Latest Target Reached! 🎯🤸‍♀️🎉

Illness strikes!

Stress Relief

Day 1

Just getting started

First Parkrun

Week 6 completed-officially a runner 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Yikes! 😳

Soooo slow...! W4R1

That’s week one over and done again.

Park run

W2R2 completed 😊

Week 4 completed :) I am very happy :D

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