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Parkrun and thank you to physio and left knee!

So the alarm went off at 8, I got up and said to my partner I may go back to bed! He was full of encouragement and suggested that wasn't a bad idea, no! I said...

So the alarm went off at 8, I got up and said to my partner I may go back to bed...

Crawlhome

Graduate•6 years ago

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What Next ???

Hello, has anyone any tips for continuing after the 9 weeks are over please. I am at week 8 run 2 stage, I have managed to stick with it without a break so...

Hello, has anyone any tips for continuing after the 9 weeks are over please. I a...

trapeze

•6 years ago

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Boom💥W4 even with bruised ribs!

Fell and winded myself on Tuesday (dashing about doing chores) and have sulked the rest of the week thinking running was on hold. But after a few days rest I...

Fell and winded myself on Tuesday (dashing about doing chores) and have sulked t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Wk8 r3

I used this morning's park run as my last run of the week and totally smashed my pb!! 32.07 really really chuffed with that. I kept telling myself slow and...

I used this morning's park run as my last run of the week and totally smashed my...

Mandygecko

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it - Graduation and my first Parkrun!

OMG I am on such a high! I just did W9R3 at my first Parkrun in Conwy! I was *so* nervous at the start line surrounded by other runners who looked like they...

OMG I am on such a high! I just did W9R3 at my first Parkrun in Conwy! I was *s...

Languid_Lil

Graduate•6 years ago

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Parkrun marshalling - wow! 🏃‍♀️❤️🏃‍♂️

Due to my unfortunate and very silly toe injury I missed out on two things - the disco I was supposed to go to last night (couldn’t risk someone stomping on my...

Due to my unfortunate and very silly toe injury I missed out on two things - the...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

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The Joy of Running

After a 3 week semi enforced lack of running today was the day that I could stand it no longer. 3 weeks ago I went on holiday for a week and made the decision...

After a 3 week semi enforced lack of running today was the day that I could stan...

Richard7

Graduate•6 years ago

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Oh I do like to be beside the seaside 🎶🎼🎵

W9 run2. Thought I'd pop down to the prom for a change. Don't think I'll bother again. Dead flat, hard pavements all the way, loads of cyclists and dog...

W9 run2. Thought I'd pop down to the prom for a change. Don't think I'll bother ...

Montymum

Graduate•6 years ago

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Can I go back to couch now?

Week 6 run 3. Kept going to finish the parkrun. Can I claim I graduated? So pleased I made it. 42 seconds to find though

Week 6 run 3. Kept going to finish the parkrun. Can I claim I graduated? So plea...

glentoran99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Frustrated!

Been absolutely loving the programme- flown through weeks 1&2. Had my second attempt at W3 R 1 this morning-yesterday’s attempt was stopped when my pesky phone...

Been absolutely loving the programme- flown through weeks 1&2. Had my second att...

Mumtomanypets

•6 years ago

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A brief encounter

W4R3 this morning, felt great (despite the spritzers and chilli last night) and excited to see if I could smash the 5 minute runs again or if it was just...

W4R3 this morning, felt great (despite the spritzers and chilli last night) and ...

Woodrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knee pain

As I approach 40 I decided I need to improve my health and fitness and thought this is a great place to start. Jogging is new to me and I’m suffering with knee...

As I approach 40 I decided I need to improve my health and fitness and thought t...

Shiv05

•6 years ago

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Back problem advice

I have a permanent lower back injury so I’m trying to get more fit in order to up my strength, but it’s a fine line between achieving that and making it worse....

I have a permanent lower back injury so I’m trying to get more fit in order to u...

Dmp369

•6 years ago

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Running surfaces? What’s better?

Does anyone have any advice/experience as to whether it is better to run on hard or soft running surfaces i.e. tarmac/paths or grass/earth? I have the choice...

Does anyone have any advice/experience as to whether it is better to run on hard...

Asriel

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Just completed week 5 run 2. Thought I would see what run 3 entails. It says 20 min run . Can I ask is this correct?

Just completed week 5 run 2. Thought I would see what run 3 entails. It says 20 ...

Summersprint

Graduate•6 years ago

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Second 5k

Just done my second 5k the same time as last time now to try and get a better time

Just done my second 5k the same time as last time now to try and get a better ti...

Garden17

•6 years ago

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W2R1

Normally in bed this time on a Saturday but just crushed W2R1! Much better start to the day. Gotta finish the he programme this time round

Normally in bed this time on a Saturday but just crushed W2R1! Much better start...

steviej99

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 - Graduation 👩‍🎓✅🤩🏃‍♀️💪🎉🏅

Woohoo so last night I graduated 😱 I’m actually feeling quite emotional this morning. I feel such a huge sense of pride not only in that I can now run for 30...

Woohoo so last night I graduated 😱 I’m actually feeling quite emotional this mo...

MrsT0707

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week one done

Just finished my third run for week one and looking forward to starting week two in Monday.

Just finished my third run for week one and looking forward to starting week two...

Selki

•6 years ago

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Should have stayed in bed !

Felt quite pleased with myself this week....have been on holiday and managed to keep my running schedule going ( week 6 ). So while the rest of them were still...

Felt quite pleased with myself this week....have been on holiday and managed to ...

Mrd2001

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3 to do

Hello, how are you today? I am just starting out on C25K to get fitter and wondered if anyone had any tips on running? Thanks.

Hello, how are you today? I am just starting out on C25K to get fitter and wonde...

Asriel

•6 years ago

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Way in time.

So I was trying to do the run2 week 1 for past 3days but my knees was killing me and felt like I could hardly walk. So had to rest. Today is my first weighing...

So I was trying to do the run2 week 1 for past 3days but my knees was killing me...

Skf-art

•6 years ago

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First run!

Just did the week 1 run 1, feeling a little disheartened cause I couldn't do all of the runs :( anyone have this problem or any advice?

Just did the week 1 run 1, feeling a little disheartened cause I couldn't do all...

Kiraarrr

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Running without Michael

Just back from my second run with Nike Club app. Enjoying it so far starting to feel more relaxed and that my style is improving. Think I am getting faster...

Just back from my second run with Nike Club app. Enjoying it so far starting to ...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Stretches

How long do people spend on stretches after a run. I am new to running and want to make sure I do the right thing.

How long do people spend on stretches after a run. I am new to running and want ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

feel good

feel great just done w2r3 yesterday this time last year i weighed 17st 11lb been going to the gym and now c25k and now i weigh 13st 12lb yehhhhhhhhhhh bring on...

feel great just done w2r3 yesterday this time last year i weighed 17st 11lb been...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1

Getting closer to the end.... Today felt a bit tough, body a bit tired after first week back to work after 6 weeks off but went out and did it. Was just...

Getting closer to the end.... Today felt a bit tough, body a bit tired after fir...

Run1980

Graduate•6 years ago

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Should I run??

Needing advice I know I’m starting with a cold so should I run in the rain as it’s throwing It down ??

Needing advice I know I’m starting with a cold so should I run in the rain as it...

Steelers20_

•6 years ago

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Wk 5 run 3 in the dark

I completed wk 5 run 3 this morning at 5.30am in the dark which was an experience. Can’t believe I kept going for 20 minutes.

I completed wk 5 run 3 this morning at 5.30am in the dark which was an experienc...

Gary54321

•6 years ago

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Week 8

Can't believe that in June I was 55 and had never run more than 100m in my life and yesterday ran for 28 minutes. So pleased with myself 😀 Have inspired a few...

Can't believe that in June I was 55 and had never run more than 100m in my life ...

Snoozan

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Parkrun and thank you to physio and left knee!

What Next ???

Boom💥W4 even with bruised ribs!

Wk8 r3

I did it - Graduation and my first Parkrun!

Parkrun marshalling - wow! 🏃‍♀️❤️🏃‍♂️

The Joy of Running

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside 🎶🎼🎵

Can I go back to couch now?

Frustrated!

A brief encounter

Knee pain

Back problem advice

Running surfaces? What’s better?

Week 5 run 2

Second 5k

W2R1

W9R3 - Graduation 👩‍🎓✅🤩🏃‍♀️💪🎉🏅

Week one done

Should have stayed in bed !

W2R3 to do

Way in time.

First run!

Running without Michael

Stretches

feel good

W8R1

Should I run??

Wk 5 run 3 in the dark

Week 8

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