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W5R1

First run of week was ok 😊bit nervous about R2 but won’t be able to fit it in until Friday so knees should be rested by then. Couple of days between runs...

First run of week was ok 😊bit nervous about R2 but won’t be able to fit it in u...

Dixie65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Should I do a run?

Hey folks, I've been sticking to this running plan. And I fully understand the need for a rest day in-between runs. But today I have woken up with a heavy...

Hey folks, I've been sticking to this running plan. And I fully understand the n...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2 in the rain and hail 😱

Luckily the hail started about 6 houses down from mine and was only little! Was proud I didn’t let the rain be an excuse. Roll on Thursday.

Luckily the hail started about 6 houses down from mine and was only little! Was ...

emma_lynne

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

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Graduate 👩‍🎓 W9R3

Feeling awesome right now, graduate status here I come, took 11 weeks due to the arrival of my granddaughter and running about 4,2 km at the moment but I’ts...

Feeling awesome right now, graduate status here I come, took 11 weeks due to the...

Eralar

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3

Just completed. Bit soggy but the sun has come out now I've finished it 🙄

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Silly season is looming!

And so, I'm bored! Currently lying in a hospital bed, not because I'm ill or anything but because I'm on a clinical trial testing a cancer drug. It's not as...

And so, I'm bored! Currently lying in a hospital bed, not because I'm ill or an...

mickh007

•6 years ago

1 Reply

I’ve missed you and I’m sorry I forgot my bra.

I’m talking about my local park – what did you think I meant ? After recently graduating and with the turn of the clocks, darker nights and the subsequent...

I’m talking about my local park – what did you think I meant ? After recently gr...

HelenkaZ

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Wk2 run1

WK 2 run 1 Really enjoyed this run yesterday i know it says to take a break before next run - but i want to do another today. Should i?

WK 2 run 1 Really enjoyed this run yesterday i know it says to take a break befo...

Kizzi76

•6 years ago

6 Replies

A wet one today but enjoyable

Week 5 run 2 today and the last couple of minutes were hard but do-able. I run in undulating hills with uphill to finish and I felt it!However, at the end of...

Week 5 run 2 today and the last couple of minutes were hard but do-able. I run i...

molly1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pulled a muscle in my groin W3R3

So it appears I’ve pulled a muscle in my groin , do I take a few days rest or try and power through? It’s better today than yesterday but I don’t want to...

So it appears I’ve pulled a muscle in my groin , do I take a few days rest or tr...

Mark_C0

•6 years ago

7 Replies

W4R2 had to stop 😟

I just finished W4R2 but had to stop halfway through the third (3 minute) run because my calves were killing me! I continued to brisk walk and completed the...

I just finished W4R2 but had to stop halfway through the third (3 minute) run be...

Spaghettilegs

•6 years ago

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Wk5r2 back on the programme after parkrun

So I did the 5 min brisk walk then after running the 1st 8mins at 5min/km pace I decided to try jogging instead of walking for the next 5mins. Felt ok so when...

So I did the 5 min brisk walk then after running the 1st 8mins at 5min/km pace I...

Dave58

Graduate•6 years ago

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10k

hi everyone i have lernt so much from everyone on this site and thank you so i have just signed up for the great manchester run 10k next year so plenty of...

hi everyone i have lernt so much from everyone on this site and thank you so i h...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Running on hold

Running now on hold for about 3 mths trip to AE yesterday apart from torn muscle they found a small blood clot and a infection so I think when I can run again...

Running now on hold for about 3 mths trip to AE yesterday apart from torn muscle...

Garden17

•6 years ago

12 Replies

2nd run of week one

I completed the second run. I felt good today, full of energy didn’t struggle so I’m happy for the day ahead feel I can have a very productive day. 😆

I completed the second run. I felt good today, full of energy didn’t struggle so...

Krick001

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 run 1

I should be feeling elated, only 2 runs to go but last night was hard. Very cold, running into a strong easterly wind, had to grit my teeth to keep running....

I should be feeling elated, only 2 runs to go but last night was hard. Very cold...

RubyTiger

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2

Completed the above on a cold, wet and windy day here in the Peak District. Made sure my house would be nice and warm when I got back. First 8 minute run I...

Completed the above on a cold, wet and windy day here in the Peak District. Made...

Letty111

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Suggestions for jacket/top layer

Any suggestions for a top layer for running in rain and cold wind? Are hoods for wimps?! PS Just love it when I can go for a run and come back to a nice !ong...

Any suggestions for a top layer for running in rain and cold wind? Are hoods for...

Runawaytrainer

Graduate•6 years ago

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My Mojo's Back!

So after last week's meltdown, it's safe to say I started today's run with a fair degree of trepidation. I decided not to do my usual route which takes me...

So after last week's meltdown, it's safe to say I started today's run with a fai...

Fioona

•6 years ago

3 Replies

The app works. It actually works.

This is for anyone thinking about it. Do it. It works. It's like alchemy. It transforms couch potatoes into park runners. I finished the program a few weeks...

This is for anyone thinking about it. Do it. It works. It's like alchemy. It tra...

Clarius

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling a bit worried and down about it all..

I know I’ve only just posted so I’m sorry guys! I’ve finally finished C25K a few weeks ago and I’ve just been doing 3 30 minute runs a week and trying to...

I know I’ve only just posted so I’m sorry guys! I’ve finally finished C25K a fe...

StudentNursee

Graduate•6 years ago

22 Replies

who am I to moan

morning everyone the last few days I have been looking into helping my self get over this Fibromyalgia I have had this for at least 8 years and no its no...

morning everyone the last few days I have been looking into helping my self get ...

madkaz

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 5

So my last post indicated that I’d ‘cruised’ W5r1 ..... and thought r2/3 were just going to be the same ..... have just looked at W5r2 and r3 and have just...

So my last post indicated that I’d ‘cruised’ W5r1 ..... and thought r2/3 were ju...

Alan1004

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Post C25K

As I'm getting towards the end of the app, am planning ahead. Going to do a few weeks of 5K, not timed, just distance. Just want to know those that have...

As I'm getting towards the end of the app, am planning ahead. Going to do a few ...

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Need some waterproof gear!

Hi guys! I’ve finished my C25K and I’m just carrying on trying to complete my 3 runs a week running for 30 mins 😊 with it getting to winter and horrible...

Hi guys! I’ve finished my C25K and I’m just carrying on trying to complete my 3 ...

StudentNursee

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Graduation and 5k!!!

Completed my graduation run last night and stretched it out to complete my fist 5k at the same time (5.2 km in 35:25). Can’t believe I did did it come a long...

Completed my graduation run last night and stretched it out to complete my fist ...

Chrisbcadams

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

W9R2

Well what a time to have my worst run to-date. Admittedly the weather was awful- hail-stones and, my least favourite, high wind and I have develop a nagging...

Well what a time to have my worst run to-date. Admittedly the weather was awful-...

Bloodhound1

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Started again

So annoyed with myself got to the penultimate run a few months ago and then for lots of reasons did not complete the last run!! Have walked for miles over the...

So annoyed with myself got to the penultimate run a few months ago and then for ...

AJL1234

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Not getting the distance

2 runs from completion, having repeated a couple of weeks. Now running for 30 mins but find I am covering roughly 4K only. Any tips on getting this to 5k as...

2 runs from completion, having repeated a couple of weeks. Now running for 30 m...

Fazz999

•6 years ago

7 Replies

When to move to outdoors?

Hi everyone so far have been completing programme on a treadmill in gym. Now on week 5 run 2. Should I complete all program on treadmill before progressing...

Hi everyone so far have been completing programme on a treadmill in gym. Now on ...

Losingthecalories

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

W5R1

Should I do a run?

W1R2 in the rain and hail 😱

Graduate 👩‍🎓 W9R3

W8R3

Silly season is looming!

I’ve missed you and I’m sorry I forgot my bra.

Wk2 run1

A wet one today but enjoyable

Pulled a muscle in my groin W3R3

W4R2 had to stop 😟

Wk5r2 back on the programme after parkrun

10k

Running on hold

2nd run of week one

Week 9 run 1

W5R2

Suggestions for jacket/top layer

My Mojo's Back!

The app works. It actually works.

Feeling a bit worried and down about it all..

who am I to moan

Week 5

Post C25K

Need some waterproof gear!

Graduation and 5k!!!

W9R2

Started again

Not getting the distance

When to move to outdoors?

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