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Gait analysis

So after completing week 4 I have taken the advice and had my gait analysed and bought a new pair of running shoes looking forward to starting week 5 in them.

So after completing week 4 I have taken the advice and had my gait analysed and ...

Astroblue

Graduate•6 years ago

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Erm, it actually gets easier!!!!

I graduated in Dec 31st and have been running 5K 3 times a week and I have to say, I’m beginning to find it’s actually so much more manageable than when I...

I graduated in Dec 31st and have been running 5K 3 times a week and I have to sa...

Cherrybubble

Graduate•6 years ago

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Who'd have thought it!

Wk7 run 1 in the bag, 25 mins, woo hoo. It took a couple of attempts at Wk4 to get here but I'm doing it. Inspirational tip, sign up to Race At Your Pace,...

Wk7 run 1 in the bag, 25 mins, woo hoo. It took a couple of attempts at Wk4 to ...

Smuj

Graduate•6 years ago

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Cold and frosty morning

Wow it’s cold out the today! Week 4 run 2. I was dubious about going out today when I saw how icy it was this morning, but I did it. I stuck to running...

Wow it’s cold out the today! Week 4 run 2. I was dubious about going out today...

Mindful_running

•6 years ago

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Running after a cabbage (C.A.B.G)

That’s coronary artery bypass graft I graduated in the middle of last year but regressed to walking after I was diagnosed with blocked arteries and scheduled...

That’s coronary artery bypass graft I graduated in the middle of last year but ...

MungoBrush

•6 years ago

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W4R1 - NOT A LOSER BUT A WARRIOR

Okay after 2 attempts at this and not getting past Week 3, I have finally made it to WEEK 4. In -2C I feel even more accomplished. Yay 😀 Oh my days, how do...

Okay after 2 attempts at this and not getting past Week 3, I have finally made i...

kazzos

Graduate•6 years ago

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Snow and Ice advice

My normal run is sheet ice today, drove it in 4x4 and no way am I running that way! I really need to run today, but we are rural here so only main roads are...

My normal run is sheet ice today, drove it in 4x4 and no way am I running that w...

Joster

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1!

I’ve only gone and done it! Completed the run! Two whole runs of 5mins! I’m over the moon! Now back to bed as I’m on night shift! Get in there!!!

I’ve only gone and done it! Completed the run! Two whole runs of 5mins! I’m over...

Chris141

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5r3 done

No elation for completion whatsoever. Frankly that was not a pleasant experience. Was going ok to 14 minutes then my calves became so tight I felt like they...

No elation for completion whatsoever. Frankly that was not a pleasant experience...

snagsboson

Graduate•6 years ago

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Let’s get started

The love of food has brought me here eating what I like and when I like . Taken the easy option by working out in the gym . Decided to feel the wind in my hair...

The love of food has brought me here eating what I like and when I like . Taken ...

Silvanus

•6 years ago

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Week 4 hurdles

The step up from 3 minutes to 5 minutes seemed massive. The first two times I attempted this week, I managed the first 5 mins run, but then I had to pause the...

The step up from 3 minutes to 5 minutes seemed massive. The first two times I at...

mrswysiwyg

•6 years ago

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Another good run w2r2

It's minus 2 and a hard frost and I've had another good outing. Looks like runing first thing works for me. 😀

It's minus 2 and a hard frost and I've had another good outing. Looks like runin...

Geordiehousewife

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m back

Still have a knee injury, but found some patella supports on amazon, their amazing. I’m back to W3R3 and so far so good 👍🏻

Still have a knee injury, but found some patella supports on amazon, their amazi...

Supertrupper

•6 years ago

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Cold weather motivation

Anyone else find the hardest part of this the freezing cold weather! Love getting out but find it hard to breath with the bitter cold when running - any tips?

Anyone else find the hardest part of this the freezing cold weather! Love gettin...

Nozibaby

•6 years ago

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Feeling down :(

I had been doing really well and surprised at how much I was enjoying running. Got to week three, just about to start week four then boom! Caught my foot...

I had been doing really well and surprised at how much I was enjoying running. G...

ReluctantRunner1983

•6 years ago

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W4R3

Well that’s week 4 done!!! Really pleased with how it went!!! Keep believing I can actually do this!!! Invested in some running trainers too,amazing what a...

Well that’s week 4 done!!! Really pleased with how it went!!! Keep believing I c...

Katroxy

•6 years ago

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How long to get back to where I left off?

I graduated last December and managed to run just over 4K for 30 minutes. I then had the horrible chest virus and an asthma exacerbation so no running for 3...

I graduated last December and managed to run just over 4K for 30 minutes. I then...

Lizzog

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1 so pleased!

Haven’t ran for the last 9 days thanks to a flu bug (I normally get off lightly but have been really grim and still have a chesty cough). Thought it wasn’t...

Haven’t ran for the last 9 days thanks to a flu bug (I normally get off lightly ...

Chester01

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run of week 4

Hi Today I had my first run of week 4 couch to 5k I did ok better than I thought I would do ,2 moor to go Gype

Hi Today I had my first run of week 4 couch to 5k I did ok better than I thought...

Gype

•6 years ago

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W4 R1 - getting the hang of this now

Chuffed that I have completed W4 R1 - woo hoo, I can now run for 16 mins and not feel like I'm dying! My legs feel heavy at the start of each new week, but I...

Chuffed that I have completed W4 R1 - woo hoo, I can now run for 16 mins and not...

Viv49

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Just completed this, and thought how will I ever get through 3 mins of running twice. Managed it though, feel good. Been doing the strength and flexibility...

Just completed this, and thought how will I ever get through 3 mins of running t...

Catlady2019

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R3 complete

So pleased to have completed W4, although it took 2 attempts at run 3 after a disappointing run on Sunday. However, I struggled through the run tonight with...

So pleased to have completed W4, although it took 2 attempts at run 3 after a di...

Harleysfield

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Wk6Run3

Completed W6R3 today although ran a full 30 minutes instead and with the 5 min B4 walk completed a full 5.2 km ;-) Need a rest tomorrow so gonna just go to the...

Completed W6R3 today although ran a full 30 minutes instead and with the 5 min B...

ReggieBear

•6 years ago

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My poor knees!

So proud of myself the first week, although it wasn't easy. Went out for w2 - the insides of my knees locked. Walked out my route but am so devastated. Should...

So proud of myself the first week, although it wasn't easy. Went out for w2 - th...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Muscle Pain

In the middle of week 6 now and for about a week my Achilles, Calf and Hamstrings have been causing all sorts of pain. It even stopped me from running for 5...

In the middle of week 6 now and for about a week my Achilles, Calf and Hamstring...

lewisb999

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9:3. Graduation 🥃

Well, my lovely fellow runners... I felt a little out of kilter all day and wasn’t sure whether I would run tonight. My ankle felt a bit tweaky, I’m still not...

Well, my lovely fellow runners... I felt a little out of kilter all day and wasn...

ktsok

Graduate•6 years ago

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Set back

I got to week 8 run 2 and came down with a chest infection and nasty cold 😢. I’m hoping to get back to the program by the end of the week and wondered what...

I got to week 8 run 2 and came down with a chest infection and nasty cold 😢. I...

Leglesssparrow

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 complete

That was ok had to slow down a bit at the end for the last two minutes, I find I have more energy in the mornings than the night but I recovered quicker and 1...

That was ok had to slow down a bit at the end for the last two minutes, I find I...

Astroblue

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5:R2

Done ✅ I can’t express how much I’m enjoying myself, tonight I tested the talking and running by running with my sister and it was heaven ( even in the sleet!...

Done ✅ I can’t express how much I’m enjoying myself, tonight I tested the talkin...

Lilgwood

•6 years ago

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W4R1

Just completed w4r1 what a ramp up really happy I kept going in the sleet this evening roll on Thursday. Keep going guys and mind the ice , keep well

Just completed w4r1 what a ramp up really happy I kept going in the sleet this e...

Dickie56

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Gait analysis

Erm, it actually gets easier!!!!

Who'd have thought it!

Cold and frosty morning

Running after a cabbage (C.A.B.G)

W4R1 - NOT A LOSER BUT A WARRIOR

Snow and Ice advice

Week 4 Run 1!

W5r3 done

Let’s get started

Week 4 hurdles

Another good run w2r2

I’m back

Cold weather motivation

Feeling down :(

W4R3

How long to get back to where I left off?

W3R1 so pleased!

First run of week 4

W4 R1 - getting the hang of this now

Week 3 run 1

W4R3 complete

Wk6Run3

My poor knees!

Muscle Pain

W9:3. Graduation 🥃

Set back

Week 4 complete

W5:R2

W4R1

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