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One more to go

I have just finished my run wk9r2 after missing 3 weeks due to work but was pleased to still be able to complete the run without stopping so I am hopping to...

I have just finished my run wk9r2 after missing 3 weeks due to work but was plea...

smyth71

•5 years ago

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W5R5 made it thanks to Frankie GTH!

Well I managed to run for 20 mins. I found it hard, my legs felt like lead before I even started and I spent the first half convinced I wouldn't make it. Then...

Well I managed to run for 20 mins. I found it hard, my legs felt like lead befor...

Bright-spark

Graduate•5 years ago

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Aarrrrrggghhh

So today is w5r3 and I’m dreading it....a whole 20 mins run! I was supposed to do this last week but bottled it! I am currently in the treadmill getting ready...

So today is w5r3 and I’m dreading it....a whole 20 mins run! I was supposed to d...

Scruffbag134

•5 years ago

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Hi I'm on week 3 first run to day got to say I loved it I just know it's going to get much harder . Hope I can push myself all the way to week 9

Hi I'm on week 3 first run to day got to say I loved it I just know it's going t...

Tk00

•5 years ago

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W7R1

Hi, I’ve not posted before but I have a little read once in a while to help with my motivation. I used to run two 5ks a week, 4 years ago, but life got in the...

Hi, I’ve not posted before but I have a little read once in a while to help with...

Veggiefield

•5 years ago

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Unbelievably Proud (and puffing) W9 R3 DONE

Thank you to this forum. It helped a great deal. Thank you to the people who replied to my posts especially. Don't know what to say. Done it. Amazed....

Thank you to this forum. It helped a great deal. Thank you to the people who r...

Circle_On_Legs

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R1

🤪 that was a tough one, knee was sore but held out, onward and upward 🏃🏻‍♀️👍🏻 feeling determined 😊

🤪 that was a tough one, knee was sore but held out, onward and upward 🏃🏻‍♀️👍...

Dixie65

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Thanks everyone!

I did it! I had been put off going for a run until now because of the cold and after a long break because of it being too dark I thought I wouldn’t be able to...

I did it! I had been put off going for a run until now because of the cold and a...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Weekly Chat 17th-23rd Dec, Grab a chair, let’s have a bit of running talk folks.....feel free to join in

Hi everyone and welcome to yet another new and exciting running week. Christmas is definitely not far away now.... but running is such a stress buster, lets...

Hi everyone and welcome to yet another new and exciting running week. Christmas ...

Millsie-J

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ugh

i got a new phone and it seems i cant download this app because it is only available on iTunes?????

i got a new phone and it seems i cant download this app because it is only avail...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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First runs after 2 weeks off with a cough

Hello, my last post was in early November when I graduated from C25K. Since then I haven't been managing my 3 runs a week due to work, dark nights, the...

Hello, my last post was in early November when I graduated from C25K. Since then...

TracyyBee

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cold... now colder

Second little run on the comeback trail yesterday before parkrun, and then I made like the much better looking person above and I no longer have 3 feet of...

Second little run on the comeback trail yesterday before parkrun, and then I mad...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•5 years ago

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5K onwards

I completed C25K on 30 November and was doing consolidation runs in a lead up to doing a 5K ParkRun on Saturday past, which I am glad to say I completed with a...

I completed C25K on 30 November and was doing consolidation runs in a lead up to...

BlueCal52

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st 5K ParkRun

I completed my first 5K ParkRun on Saturday in Richmond, London. I met up with some friends who were seasoned 5K runners. I ran the whole way round the course...

I completed my first 5K ParkRun on Saturday in Richmond, London. I met up with s...

BlueCal52

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3 practice run

As I did R3 today I noticed my right calf beginning to tighten and ache after 10 minutes. After 21 minutes it was getting painful (3/10) so I decided to slow...

As I did R3 today I noticed my right calf beginning to tighten and ache after 10...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Staying cool on a run

I get really hot when running, even in almost zero temperatures. I go out in long lycra leggings, a long-sleeved lycra top, and a sleeveless fleece gilet over...

I get really hot when running, even in almost zero temperatures. I go out in lo...

Amerynthe

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2 R3

Well Week 2 Run 3 complete and I am buzzing. I have gone from starring at the APP hoping and willing the clock to go quicker to actually wanting more. This...

Well Week 2 Run 3 complete and I am buzzing. I have gone from starring at the A...

pottsie1972

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Completed Week - 3

Hi all, I’m new to this community.. Completed week 3 and starting Week 4.It look challenging any tips to overcome psychological barriers? thanks

Hi all, I’m new to this community.. Completed week 3 and starting Week 4.It look...

huszone

Graduate•5 years ago

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I keep doing it!

I was well nervous about running this morning. To the point that I actually had a little tummy ache. I don't know why this is happening NOW but I'm speculating...

I was well nervous about running this morning. To the point that I actually had ...

BirdyRose

•5 years ago

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Week 7 completed - Probably the toughest for me :(

Hi Fellow Runners I managed to complete week 7! but these runs are starting to take its toll, been finding the last 5 mins rough, and also my legs seem to be...

Hi Fellow Runners I managed to complete week 7! but these runs are starting to t...

HucknallRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25K wk 9 run 3

HI, On saturday I took part in my very first Park run, which also coincided with the last run of C25K programme. it was a fantastic experience which I...

HI, On saturday I took part in my very first Park run, which also coincided with...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Getting up off my a**e

Hi - 1 week into a healthier lifestyle attempt after seeing a photo of myself shocked me into action. Haven’t run in 25 years but started couch 2 5k over the...

Hi - 1 week into a healthier lifestyle attempt after seeing a photo of myself sh...

Fatnfifty

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Week 3 plus

Didn’t think I’d be able to run when I started out, as my knee was bothering me for a minute. So I took tiny steps really lightly and focused on engaging those...

Didn’t think I’d be able to run when I started out, as my knee was bothering me ...

CatMo13

Graduate•5 years ago

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Desperate to run, but can't!

For the past week I've been unwell with sore ear and throat! Went to the doctors last week and am heading back there today as there is no improvement. I...

For the past week I've been unwell with sore ear and throat! Went to the doctors...

Mrun1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting back to it after illness

I'm due to start w4r3 but haven't run for 8 days now due to a stomach bug. Mostly been in bed although I managed a bit of a walk yesterday. Any advice on how...

I'm due to start w4r3 but haven't run for 8 days now due to a stomach bug. Mostl...

GuybrushThreepwood

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Replacement Hips

My friend who is later 60s would love to do CT5K but the consultant that did both her hip replacements told her that she shouldn't run. She walks miles very...

My friend who is later 60s would love to do CT5K but the consultant that did bot...

Circle_On_Legs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Barrywells

Completed wk 1 when ankles & knees really sore - especially on stairs Continued walking on 2 nd week and now 10 days later - still sore -any advice welcome

Completed wk 1 when ankles & knees really sore - especially on stairs Continued...

Kerrso

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Week 8 finished!

A few days late finishing week 8 due to some ankle pain at the end of last week. Did run 3 this morning and actually ran a tiny bit longer to break my distance...

A few days late finishing week 8 due to some ankle pain at the end of last week....

musicalpolarbear

Graduate•5 years ago

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First day......

Today I'm going to purchase a new pair of trainers. Think my 4 year old ones can have an upgrade! Watch this space.

Today I'm going to purchase a new pair of trainers. Think my 4 year old ones can...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W4R2 in the dark 🤣

So, I run on the treadmill at my local gym and usually that’s a straight forward event. I drag myself out of bed, head down there (lucky it’s so near) and I...

So, I run on the treadmill at my local gym and usually that’s a straight forward...

Rebel_sparrow

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2018

One more to go

W5R5 made it thanks to Frankie GTH!

Aarrrrrggghhh

5k

W7R1

Unbelievably Proud (and puffing) W9 R3 DONE

W7R1

Thanks everyone!

Weekly Chat 17th-23rd Dec, Grab a chair, let’s have a bit of running talk folks.....feel free to join in

Ugh

First runs after 2 weeks off with a cough

Cold... now colder

5K onwards

1st 5K ParkRun

W7R3 practice run

Staying cool on a run

W2 R3

Completed Week - 3

I keep doing it!

Week 7 completed - Probably the toughest for me :(

C25K wk 9 run 3

Getting up off my a**e

Week 3 plus

Desperate to run, but can't!

Getting back to it after illness

Replacement Hips

Barrywells

Week 8 finished!

First day......

W4R2 in the dark 🤣

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