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Knee Pain

This is my second instance of knee pain on inside of knee. i am using the exercises but was wondering if strapping it will help any?

This is my second instance of knee pain on inside of knee. i am using the exerc...

Tarotqueen

•6 years ago

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Week5R1 with Michael on board!

First Week 5 run this morning. Decided to switch from lovely Laura to Michael as thought an Olympic Champion might be what I need to push me through......well...

First Week 5 run this morning. Decided to switch from lovely Laura to Michael as...

Speedy99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 done and in the bag!

Week 4 seems such a big jump running from 3 minutes to 5 I’m still struggling to complete running for 3 minutes, how did everyone manage from week 3-4? I’m...

Week 4 seems such a big jump running from 3 minutes to 5 I’m still struggling to...

Orangecakerock

•6 years ago

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Starting out !!!

So with 5 stone to lose today I did week one run one. Not going to say it was easy but not as hard or scary as I thought it would be . I’m still way to self...

So with 5 stone to lose today I did week one run one. Not going to say it was e...

Jessoboe

•6 years ago

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Nearly There!

Week 8 run 1 complete. It's exactly 5k from my house to my work. Hopefully I can run in and home regularly. Cycle path makes it a bit easier.

Week 8 run 1 complete. It's exactly 5k from my house to my work. Hopefully I can...

Dannybhoy625

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R3 Smashing It!

I completed W4R3 this morning. I almost postponed it though because I didn't feel sufficiently recovered from my last run. But then again life has been busy...

I completed W4R3 this morning. I almost postponed it though because I didn't fee...

Triolette

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3... Run 1... Done

Just completed Wk3 R1 😆🙌 My feet are aching... but it’s so worth it! 🎉

Hidden

•6 years ago

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...Can I do it...? 😓🏃‍♀️🚦🏁

Ok it's about 20 days since graduation. I've been running every other day. Still not gone over 4k. Feeling a wee bit apprehensive/worried/stressed out...

Ok it's about 20 days since graduation. I've been running every other day. Still...

Mayanow

•6 years ago

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I’m due to do a Park run in 11 days time. I’m up to running for 30 minutes but only covering just over 3km. Do I increase my pace or time?

Slow pace

Bren_uklancs

•6 years ago

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W5R1 - WOAH WE'RE HALFWAY THERE!

Pretty much halfway through the course now! Another great run. Got another stitch and did the breathing in with your stomach out thing which helped. Although...

Pretty much halfway through the course now! Another great run. Got another stitc...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1

Started week 4 today and have totally amazed myself at how i managed to run for 5 minutes without stopping. I was buzzin by the end of the session. Feeling...

Started week 4 today and have totally amazed myself at how i managed to run for ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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keeping going beyond week 9.....

So I completed the 9 weeks about a week ago, ran my first 5k on Saturday in 38 minutes - not sure I am ever making the 30 mins but who cares Just struggling...

So I completed the 9 weeks about a week ago, ran my first 5k on Saturday in 38 m...

stibnite

•6 years ago

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what are the best shoes

Can anyone recommend the best shoes for men? I think I have a very basic pair of trainers at the moment which may be ok for now but as the long runs start I...

Can anyone recommend the best shoes for men? I think I have a very basic pair of...

Bonsaiboy

•6 years ago

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W2r2 what a struggle today

Just started week 2. Really struggled today. Stopped 30 seconds before end of last run. Felt like I'd hit a wall. Anyone else felt like this. I am very very...

Just started week 2. Really struggled today. Stopped 30 seconds before end of la...

Engmum-scottkids

•6 years ago

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W4R3 - Done and Dusted

Well, that was not the easiest of weeks, and my runs took longer to complete than I had originally planned, funny how life gets in the way sometimes 🙄...

Well, that was not the easiest of weeks, and my runs took longer to complete tha...

Christene

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Look !

Look what it says next to my name!! Look again - I really really did it Let me take another peek! Yep, still there 👀

Look what it says next to my name!! Look again - I really really did it Let me t...

SallyP7

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6 done!

Took a while and three attempts at run 1, but I managed the 25 min run today! I was back home for this one and finally put the insoles I bought into my...

Took a while and three attempts at run 1, but I managed the 25 min run today! I ...

ThatTrainGeek

•6 years ago

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I need my title!

Hey! I worked hard to graduate but how do I have graduated next to my name 🤭🤭

SallyP7

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2

So near yet so far, had a good night's sleep and felt up for my run this morning, did my extended 20 minutes warm which has really helped my running and set...

So near yet so far, had a good night's sleep and felt up for my run this morning...

HATTER8142

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie - halfway through C25k today!

Hi, I'm new. 40-year-old woman, 2 stone overweight (was 2.5st a month ago, so...), never been a runner and always struggled with motivation to exercise. I...

Hi, I'm new. 40-year-old woman, 2 stone overweight (was 2.5st a month ago, so......

BargainRzl

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2 ... SO uncomfortable!

I thought this would be an uneventful session as it was a repeat of W7R1 which went well ... so what could go wrong? It was very windy, my phone kept ringing...

I thought this would be an uneventful session as it was a repeat of W7R1 which w...

Ex-NonRunner19

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk3 run 1

Well we have been and done it! Totally sweating... me not the dog! Asked the dog if she enjoyed that and she shook her head (true story) I found the 90 min...

Well we have been and done it! Totally sweating... me not the dog! Asked the do...

Kiragray

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Newbie today

Hi, I've not posted before. I completed c25k last year, lost loads of weight and felt amazing. Unfortunately I stopped running for various reasons and have...

Hi, I've not posted before. I completed c25k last year, lost loads of weight and...

Autumn18

•6 years ago

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Day one

Can’t actually believe I’ve just completed day 1. I’ve never ran before in my life!! It was hard and I had to stop a few times in the middle runs but the...

Can’t actually believe I’ve just completed day 1. I’ve never ran before in my li...

PurpleHeart77

•6 years ago

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Week 8, mini hiatus due exhaustion after brighton triathalon on Sunday....Not sure if I want to continue with running ! For awhile anyway

Hi guys, a confession here . I decided a few months ago I'd like to try a super sprint triathalon (400m sea swim, 5km bike run, 2.5km run). Mad never done...

Hi guys, a confession here . I decided a few months ago I'd like to try a super ...

Snuffy_T

Graduate•6 years ago

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feeling good

this time last year i was 17st 11lb now i am 13st 11lb and feeling great that in 5weeks i should be doing my first park run .not should will be yehhhhhhhhh

this time last year i was 17st 11lb now i am 13st 11lb and feeling great that i...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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great site

this is a great place for all your advice you great bunch of people realy friendly and helpfull. thanks everyone

this is a great place for all your advice you great bunch of people realy frien...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 ... in the bag!!!

Well I did it. Despite my apprehensive earlier post I flipping well did it! I ran for 8 minutes twice! It was so windy my cap nearly blew off but I kept going,...

Well I did it. Despite my apprehensive earlier post I flipping well did it! I ra...

Rooster678

•6 years ago

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Week7 run1

It was fine this morning. Increased my pace on the treadmill for the last 5 mins and it was ok.

It was fine this morning. Increased my pace on the treadmill for the last 5 mins...

Jules121

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Knee Pain

Week5R1 with Michael on board!

Week 3 done and in the bag!

Starting out !!!

Nearly There!

W4R3 Smashing It!

Week 3... Run 1... Done

...Can I do it...? 😓🏃‍♀️🚦🏁

I’m due to do a Park run in 11 days time. I’m up to running for 30 minutes but only covering just over 3km. Do I increase my pace or time?

W5R1 - WOAH WE'RE HALFWAY THERE!

W4R1

keeping going beyond week 9.....

what are the best shoes

W2r2 what a struggle today

W4R3 - Done and Dusted

Look !

Wk6 done!

I need my title!

W9R2

Newbie - halfway through C25k today!

W7R2 ... SO uncomfortable!

Wk3 run 1

Newbie today

Day one

Week 8, mini hiatus due exhaustion after brighton triathalon on Sunday....Not sure if I want to continue with running ! For awhile anyway

feeling good

thanks

great site

W5R2 ... in the bag!!!

Week7 run1

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