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W6R3 - I am a runner

Completed W6R3 yesterday morning and the gremlins from R2 had gone which meant I could actually enjoy this run. The first 12.5 minutes were on quite an incline...

Completed W6R3 yesterday morning and the gremlins from R2 had gone which meant I...

Hattie27

Graduate•6 years ago

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First proper 5k in the morning

Hi guys, no parkrun today, tomorrow heralds the first of my official 5k sign ups, I’m falling between dreading it and looking forward to it, I guess it’s just...

Hi guys, no parkrun today, tomorrow heralds the first of my official 5k sign ups...

Walshy3

•6 years ago

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painful socket joint

I haven’t run for nearly two weeks now as I am unable to extend the left leg when running (and getting going when walking)! Most painful at the socket joint...

I haven’t run for nearly two weeks now as I am unable to extend the left leg whe...

blu54

•6 years ago

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Treadmill run 4

Think I’m improving seemed more organised today listened to a pod cast about Obama’s race to the presidency. Still not as fast as on the road hopefully that...

Think I’m improving seemed more organised today listened to a pod cast about Oba...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4

Who's on week 4 and how are you finding it? - seems a big step but I'm up for the challenge. Any advice welcome 🏃‍♀️

Who's on week 4 and how are you finding it? - seems a big step but I'm up for th...

Karenlwarner73

Graduate•6 years ago

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Negativity and ability...

Hey! I started C25K this week. A friend said she does it at home jogging on the spot. So I tried that but it really wasn't the same so I ventured out! Wow it...

Hey! I started C25K this week. A friend said she does it at home jogging on the ...

CrimsonMama

•6 years ago

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W3R3 dreading it.

Today's the day for this run but I feel awful. I've got stomach cramps and in pain. If I don't go ill feel like I've failed so do I just attempt it anyway and...

Today's the day for this run but I feel awful. I've got stomach cramps and in pa...

Ilovethatcake

•6 years ago

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Week 8 in the bag!

I had *no* expectation of sticking with the programme this long (I didn’t even let myself buy decent trainers for quite a while as I was certain I’d quit!) but...

I had *no* expectation of sticking with the programme this long (I didn’t even l...

BargainRzl

Graduate•6 years ago

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R1w3

completed R1w3 on Friday amazing I felt really good afterward, ready to do the same tomorrow 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

completed R1w3 on Friday amazing I felt really good afterward, ready to do the s...

Mandyk386

•6 years ago

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Week 5 - and running kit

Hi all - I’m on R2w5 and absolutely loving it all so far! I’ve heard that it gets tough at week 6 though - have any of you found that? Also as it’s getting a...

Hi all - I’m on R2w5 and absolutely loving it all so far! I’ve heard that it get...

boo19jul

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6 Run1

All great, so nice to have the walking breaks back. Meant that I had enough energy to add another 5mins onto the last run.

All great, so nice to have the walking breaks back. Meant that I had enough ener...

Tracy2791

•6 years ago

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W8R2

Today’s w8r2 was horrible! And I realised how slow I am when I was overtaken by many other joggers. Not sure I’ll reach 5k in 30mins any time soon ☹️

Today’s w8r2 was horrible! And I realised how slow I am when I was overtaken by ...

ZoeMac

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fitbit advice

No gadgets to record my distance etc - anyone recommend a Fitbit ? Not too expensive for an OAP ! Would just like to be able to monitor my progress. Thanks

No gadgets to record my distance etc - anyone recommend a Fitbit ? Not too expen...

Skiwalker

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK6R3 two attempts

So i set off at 6am for this run only to get the worst cramp in my right side. I kept running through it but the pain increased until i just couldn't take it....

So i set off at 6am for this run only to get the worst cramp in my right side. ...

MDaw35

Graduate•6 years ago

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Thankful to have managed week 4’

Not much else to say other than how blessed I feel last day on holiday today and completed the week before we set off home 🏠

Not much else to say other than how blessed I feel last day on holiday today and...

GBNDT44

•6 years ago

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W7R2 with brand new lungs 😤😤

Decided against trying to put my lungs back in my chest cavity after my last run but instead bought a new pair off of eBay. It did the trick and this time I...

Decided against trying to put my lungs back in my chest cavity after my last run...

Wolvesmad

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 done??

Hi, I just joined the community after reading for a few weeks. I started the C25K programme in August and nearly three months later I’m on Week 8 and...

Hi, I just joined the community after reading for a few weeks. I started the C2...

Runrabbitrun2

•6 years ago

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Brief run before it got dark

Yesterday, I ended up running up and down stairs as fast as I could, 7 times as my ‘run’. It really is surprisingly hard work, especially when you do it just...

Yesterday, I ended up running up and down stairs as fast as I could, 7 times as ...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running route

I would suggest varying the run as I got a bit fed up of the same route. Probably a bit more challenging too. 😀 I’m also thinking of buying a long sleeve top...

I would suggest varying the run as I got a bit fed up of the same route. Probabl...

Pinkpig20

Graduate•6 years ago

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Why do my calfs hurt?

I've been finding that when I run my calves and shins hurt. Any idea why?

Nursehufflepuff

•6 years ago

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Suggestions please...

So I've finished the programme. What would experienced runners recommend next. To increase my distance first or my pace first or both ?

So I've finished the programme. What would experienced runners recommend next. T...

Jules121

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running in the colder weather

It seems a lot harder to go out in the colder & darker weather. Do people tend to go out early in the morning, or in the evening? I’ve been looking for a long...

It seems a lot harder to go out in the colder & darker weather. Do people tend t...

Pinkpig20

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just finished week 5

Feeling sweaty but good about my progress. No recurrence of dodgy knee pains so far although been taking it easier this time around. That's what exuberance...

Feeling sweaty but good about my progress. No recurrence of dodgy knee pains so ...

Fatdad71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Is Week 5 Scary?

Yesterday I finished W4R3. I am told that Week 5 is the worst week of all. Should I believe it? Tell me please - be gentle!

Yesterday I finished W4R3. I am told that Week 5 is the worst week of all. Sho...

ambler1

•6 years ago

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W7R3 - checked

I did it, and it is the best I can say about this run. My whole day was off - sleeping, work, eating, drinking, running, breathing... I did up-dated warm-up...

I did it, and it is the best I can say about this run. My whole day was off - sl...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week5r3, incredible!

I honestly can't believe i managed that. Some great advice on here about the toxic ten, it's a real thing. My legs were burning and aching up until about 11...

I honestly can't believe i managed that. Some great advice on here about the tox...

Leadfoot

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yayyyyyyy!!!! Laura told me... I am officially a runner

I used to trust her good sense, but now I’m starting to be concerned about her mental health! 🤪 If anybody would have told me some months ago that I will...

I used to trust her good sense, but now I’m starting to be concerned about her m...

Whatnog

•6 years ago

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Getting there!

Just finished week 7, can't believe I've got this far! Pretty chuffed! Shin splints, pulled calf muscle and getting far to close to 50! Thanks for C25K and...

Just finished week 7, can't believe I've got this far! Pretty chuffed! Shin spli...

Dylan999

•6 years ago

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Nearly there?

Still a fair bit off the 5k mark. Impulsively bought a second hand treadmill as thought it would be handy for the winter months. Wow, does that take some...

Still a fair bit off the 5k mark. Impulsively bought a second hand treadmill as ...

Suse70

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2 with Molly 🐾

Change of route now Molly is used to the harness. We went to the fields up onto manchester road only for a short bit. Had to rein her in there! Then down St....

Change of route now Molly is used to the harness. We went to the fields up onto ...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

W6R3 - I am a runner

First proper 5k in the morning

painful socket joint

Treadmill run 4

Week 4

Negativity and ability...

W3R3 dreading it.

Week 8 in the bag!

R1w3

Week 5 - and running kit

Wk6 Run1

W8R2

Fitbit advice

WK6R3 two attempts

Thankful to have managed week 4’

W7R2 with brand new lungs 😤😤

W8R2 done??

Brief run before it got dark

Running route

Why do my calfs hurt?

Suggestions please...

Running in the colder weather

Just finished week 5

Is Week 5 Scary?

W7R3 - checked

Week5r3, incredible!

Yayyyyyyy!!!! Laura told me... I am officially a runner

Getting there!

Nearly there?

W7R2 with Molly 🐾

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