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Bitten by the running bug!

Week 4. Run 1. Done tonight. And have absolutely been bitten by the running bug. Just loving it. Not denying the pain I’m in now-but for any newcomers reading...

Week 4. Run 1. Done tonight. And have absolutely been bitten by the running bug....

Mumtomanypets

•6 years ago

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Back on the road - and nearly there.

After 6 weeks without a run since W8R3, I finally thought last Monday that my knees were good enough to try a jog. They were, but the breathing was hard. I...

After 6 weeks without a run since W8R3, I finally thought last Monday that my kn...

Oldjigger

•6 years ago

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Brand new beginner......

Hi there so I have wanted to be able to run a 5k for a really long time, I have done quite a few but always walked them....I'm not overly fit and am trying to...

Hi there so I have wanted to be able to run a 5k for a really long time, I have ...

Princess1980

•6 years ago

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New (older) runners

Hope my hubby and I aren't too old at 62 and 64years, to do this! We have completed the second session of week one, so far.

Hope my hubby and I aren't too old at 62 and 64years, to do this! We have comple...

Sixtyfour

•6 years ago

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Can I run again Tuesday

Did a park run Saturday I did well but my legs hurt toady with a swollen ankle also think I pushed a bit to hard as it brought the breathing problems back I...

Did a park run Saturday I did well but my legs hurt toady with a swollen ankle a...

Garden17

•6 years ago

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W6R3 Hard going!

I was really looking forward to the run this morning but barely managed it at a snails pace. We are at our holiday home in Portugal and I’ve found a...

I was really looking forward to the run this morning but barely managed it at a ...

Neelie13

•6 years ago

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W1R3 done and dusted 🏃‍♂️

Well, that went amazingly well given my performance in my last run. I seem to have exceeded myself tonight. Where to start? 1. Getting my gait assessed and...

Well, that went amazingly well given my performance in my last run. I seem to ha...

NotSoFlyingScotsman

•6 years ago

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Night Running in the Countryside

In anticipation of dark mornings and nights and living in the back of beyond where I love to run, can anyone recommend some running lights? Thanks 💃💃💃💃💃

In anticipation of dark mornings and nights and living in the back of beyond whe...

Lisa3009

Graduate•6 years ago

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w5

w5 r1 sounds ok its now r2 which is 20 mins and r3

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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w5

just looked now there is 3 different ones for w5 and w6

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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w5

w5 on the podcast that is

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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8 mile charity walk done!

Did my 8 mike walk yesterday and very much enjoyed a lazy day today, according to my Fitbit I did 28 500 steps yesterday! Wk5 run 2 tomorrow, bring it on!...

Did my 8 mike walk yesterday and very much enjoyed a lazy day today, according t...

embobs

Graduate•6 years ago

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w5

is w5 r1 r2 r3 all the same runs

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hamstring injury

I completed c25k a few weeks ago and have been taking more rest days between runs since. I felt something go at the back of my right knee going down my calf...

I completed c25k a few weeks ago and have been taking more rest days between run...

FatBob793

•6 years ago

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hope everyone is well

a big cheer to everyone jogging tomorrow and dont forget slow and steady .i know i keep on banging on about w5 but realy 20mins i dont know

a big cheer to everyone jogging tomorrow and dont forget slow and steady .i know...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knee arthroscopy six year ago

I've just completed my second week on this glorious sunny day, and I feel better for it, after all the wonderful advice I've had about increasing my enjoyment....

I've just completed my second week on this glorious sunny day, and I feel better...

Janfran

Graduate•6 years ago

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Runniversary one! 😀

I have often seen posts where people celebrate the end of their first year of running, saying that they have run three times a week for a year and made...

I have often seen posts where people celebrate the end of their first year of r...

Elfe5

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back pain - can I still run?

Had back pain for last few months now suspect it’s probably not just my job (ambulance) but psoriatic arthritis worsening. PILING on weight and need to sort...

Had back pain for last few months now suspect it’s probably not just my job (amb...

Birdie17

•6 years ago

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Survived run 1 week 5!

Thought after a 2 day break whilst sailing down to Gibraltar I might struggle this evening but it was ok - even managed an extra 5 mins! Warm weather and...

Thought after a 2 day break whilst sailing down to Gibraltar I might struggle th...

SailingGirl

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Post graduation... ups and downs... why does this happen?

Hi everyone I graduated about three/four weeks ago... with 3 x 30 minute runs and achieving something like 3.8km. Since then I've run 2-3 times each week and...

Hi everyone I graduated about three/four weeks ago... with 3 x 30 minute runs an...

Auntiecake

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7 R1 fail 😡

Grrrrrr. Had to stop and walk at about 18 minutes - first time I haven’t been able to complete any of the runs. It was very warm outside which I don’t think...

Grrrrrr. Had to stop and walk at about 18 minutes - first time I haven’t been ab...

Flamingo38

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 R1 - gotcha - who’s the daddy

Just finished this run and very pleased - slow but steady proving its worth once again - kept plugging on one step at a time and grateful for a cooler but...

Just finished this run and very pleased - slow but steady proving its worth once...

FGB1

•6 years ago

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A newby- advice welcome

Hi all. I’m about to embark on Couch to 5k. I have not done any fitness for the past 7-8years but as I’m early 50’s and getting more and more sedentary it is...

Hi all. I’m about to embark on Couch to 5k. I have not done any fitness for the...

MummaRuns

•6 years ago

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About to start week 5 but feel a bit ill

I should be starting wee 5 today but feel a bit unwell should I push myself to go out or restart week 5 when I feel better?

I should be starting wee 5 today but feel a bit unwell should I push myself to g...

Dexter1979

•6 years ago

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Eden Project Park Run

I will hopefully complete my 3rd park run next saturday at Eden project as we are staying at the lost gardens of heligan campsite for the weekend... just a...

I will hopefully complete my 3rd park run next saturday at Eden project as we ar...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W9r1

Did my run yesterday but forgot to post. The extra 2 minutes made all the difference, have to say I was relieved to hear mj tell me I could walk again. 2 more...

Did my run yesterday but forgot to post. The extra 2 minutes made all the differ...

Run1980

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3

Done, but it was a struggle all of the way. This was my hardest run so far. I did have a busy morning and walked for almost an hour before my run in the...

Done, but it was a struggle all of the way. This was my hardest run so far. I d...

ra4200

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling despondent

I graduated c25k a couple of months ago and was amazed that not only had I done it, but that I wanted to keep doing it! Didn’t see that one coming! I had to...

I graduated c25k a couple of months ago and was amazed that not only had I done ...

shuffles42

•6 years ago

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Hello!

New here so just a big Hello first! So I've just got back from my first Couch to 5K run, my first attempt at running for over a year! Hopefully the first step...

New here so just a big Hello first! So I've just got back from my first Couch to...

David83

•6 years ago

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Wk5 r3

Actually managed the 20 minute run, was quite hard and slow but so pleased with myself 😀

Actually managed the 20 minute run, was quite hard and slow but so pleased with ...

Ajn66

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Bitten by the running bug!

Back on the road - and nearly there.

Brand new beginner......

New (older) runners

Can I run again Tuesday

W6R3 Hard going!

W1R3 done and dusted 🏃‍♂️

Night Running in the Countryside

w5

w5

w5

8 mile charity walk done!

w5

Hamstring injury

hope everyone is well

Knee arthroscopy six year ago

Runniversary one! 😀

Back pain - can I still run?

Survived run 1 week 5!

Post graduation... ups and downs... why does this happen?

W7 R1 fail 😡

W4 R1 - gotcha - who’s the daddy

A newby- advice welcome

About to start week 5 but feel a bit ill

Eden Project Park Run

W9r1

W7R3

Feeling despondent

Hello!

Wk5 r3

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