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W7R2

I keep plowing through these runs. My calves / shins are starting to hurt less and less and I get further in. Im feeling great. Today went well. I was...

I keep plowing through these runs. My calves / shins are starting to hurt less ...

AlasdairW

Graduate•6 years ago

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Moving on up

Just done Wk5R1, for the second time. First was on the treadmill but today was outside. First five mins hard, but took the advice posted here and slowed down....

Just done Wk5R1, for the second time. First was on the treadmill but today was o...

MeddieB

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Parkrun Fun

Marple Parkrun is home Parkrun for Pianism 🎹 occasional Parkrun destination for me, and today was the tourist Parkrun destination for Runningroni 🏃🏼‍♀️,...

Marple Parkrun is home Parkrun for Pianism 🎹 occasional Parkrun destination for...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 or not - decisions, decisions

Just realised I’ve done week 6 run 2 before run 1 - that’s what happens when I forget to wear my glasses and I choose the wrong week. I propose doing run 1 on...

Just realised I’ve done week 6 run 2 before run 1 - that’s what happens when I f...

Northreader

•6 years ago

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Consolidation week 1

Well what a running week it's been. Graduation on Monday left my ankles feeling rather sore again but the strengthening exercises must be working their magic...

Well what a running week it's been. Graduation on Monday left my ankles feeling...

Pianism

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 R3 in the bag!

Can't believe it... I did it! I RAN FOR 20 MINUTES - yippeee! Took my son with me for moral support (his walking pace was faster than my shuffle-jog, so not...

Can't believe it... I did it! I RAN FOR 20 MINUTES - yippeee! Took my son with ...

primaballerina

•6 years ago

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Onwards and upwards!

This is my first post here, and somewhat ironically will be my last. I've so far completed every run up to week 6 run 2, and I picked this programme as I used...

This is my first post here, and somewhat ironically will be my last. I've so far...

HannahLily

•6 years ago

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First Park Run

Well, after some umming and aahing ( I like to think I like running alone) , completed my first park run this morning. Not very fast, 36mins 57, but, I got...

Well, after some umming and aahing ( I like to think I like running alone) , com...

Greysixty

Graduate•6 years ago

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Done it ! Complete

Never thought 21st I could of done it but I have put my diabetic in remission 😅🥇😁

Never thought 21st I could of done it but I have put my diabetic in remission ...

poohbear40881

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8

So wk8 Is commencing but my last two runs On wk7 I completed but found my self stopping near the last 5-10 mins max 3 times for literally seconds been poorly...

So wk8 Is commencing but my last two runs On wk7 I completed but found my self s...

Loui180

Graduate•6 years ago

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After a break

Hi I’ve had a break of about a month or three weeks and I decided to start from where I left off I suprised myself that I did it all be very slowly just...

Hi I’ve had a break of about a month or three weeks and I decided to start from ...

emmat7

•6 years ago

1 Reply

What is Your Week. March...Week 4

Well here we are...almost into April...Spring has sprung and we are getting a tad warmer and with some sunshine too. The days are drawing out and the...

Well here we are...almost into April...Spring has sprung and we are getting a ta...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

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Starting again

Completed c25k a couple of times before, the last time was before Christmas unfortunately didn’t listen to myself when I finished and ended up trying to go...

Completed c25k a couple of times before, the last time was before Christmas unfo...

Mandsw

•6 years ago

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THREE CHEERS FOR OLDFLOSS!!!

Just a quick mention for fellow admin/mentor, the ever supportive Oldfloss who is doing her first half marathon tomorrow. I am sure that we all wish her a...

Just a quick mention for fellow admin/mentor, the ever supportive Oldfloss who i...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•6 years ago

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Graduated 👏🏃‍♀️

After a hard run this morning I have finally graduated! Legs like lead! No exceptional times to report I’m afraid, but I didn’t stop! I feel so proud of...

After a hard run this morning I have finally graduated! Legs like lead! No excep...

Kimbov

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 test run

Hi all. I woke up this morning full of the joys of Spring and decided that instead of walking two of my boisterous spaniels that I would jog with them. I am...

Hi all. I woke up this morning full of the joys of Spring and decided that inste...

Franglaise

Graduate•6 years ago

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Another W5 R3 post!

I did it, 20 mins non-stop - wow! Spent the first five minutes fighting the doubts that creeping in (“uh oh my legs hurt already” “my throat hurts, I really...

I did it, 20 mins non-stop - wow! Spent the first five minutes fighting the doub...

Run_Mummy_Run

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 2 done.

Bit of a delay between run one and two, but it all seemed good even after a ten day break. Hope to be back on track now.

Bit of a delay between run one and two, but it all seemed good even after a ten ...

Bobthedog

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Can't believe I have done it- graduation day

Really proud of myself today, I have never been a runner but I am now. My last 3 runs in week 9 were amazing and I enjoyed every step. I have done most of my...

Really proud of myself today, I have never been a runner but I am now. My last 3...

Jopin72

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3

Did it! And did it well. My calf & foot still hurt with the plantar fasciitis some way through - but it’s always sore anyway whether I run or not ...I’m...

Did it! And did it well. My calf & foot still hurt with the plantar fasciitis s...

SharsX

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

I am not done, I have only just begun!

Graduation run finished with easily by PB but agonisingly just 0.05 miles off 5K! More to follow!

Graduation run finished with easily by PB but agonisingly just 0.05 miles off 5K...

Chris141

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Advice needed

I'm only on run 2 of week 1 but feeling the soles of my feet really sore when going from running back to walking I have been running on treadmill and not tried...

I'm only on run 2 of week 1 but feeling the soles of my feet really sore when go...

Hoopy67

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W1r2

Well week 1 run 2 completed still feel wee bit sore but no pain no gain

Hoopy67

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Fiona

Just started this last couple of weeks . Not going to lie it’s hard and I am very unfit and overweight but also joined slimming world and have a 10K to run in...

Just started this last couple of weeks . Not going to lie it’s hard and I am ver...

Fionajane71

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Week 9: Run3

^^^^^points^^^^^

Maddee_6333

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

W5R3 - who would have thought it possible!

Who would have though! W5R3 a whole twenty minutes and I could have run longer- I couldn’t run for 90 seconds 4 weeks ago. I’m really beginning to believe that...

Who would have though! W5R3 a whole twenty minutes and I could have run longer- ...

Seajay21

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Stetching advice?

Im on w9r3 and before my recent runs I’ve been doing stretches before my 5 min walk. Been stretching out my calf muscle as this gets very tight otherwise....

Im on w9r3 and before my recent runs I’ve been doing stretches before my 5 min w...

Laurzmum

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running again! 500 calorie burn this morning!

So since my Achilles tendonitis injury I have been taking it easy and missed my running so much! This week as I have zero pain now and only mild (like a 1 out...

So since my Achilles tendonitis injury I have been taking it easy and missed my ...

CrimsonMama

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Advice required

Morning all, I went to a keep fit session on a trampoline on Thursday and felt a popping sensation in the back of my leg above my knee. I went to get to up...

Morning all, I went to a keep fit session on a trampoline on Thursday and felt a...

Fitatfifty50

Graduate•6 years ago

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Denjo

I’ve started wk4,achievd the 1st run with no prob but the 2 nd run I had to stop midway on the 1st 5min jog so wasn’t too happy! I’m doing run 3 tomorrow so...

I’ve started wk4,achievd the 1st run with no prob but the 2 nd run I had to stop...

ethelmary

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

W7R2

Moving on up

Parkrun Fun

W6R1 or not - decisions, decisions

Consolidation week 1

W5 R3 in the bag!

Onwards and upwards!

First Park Run

Done it ! Complete

Wk8

After a break

What is Your Week. March...Week 4

Starting again

THREE CHEERS FOR OLDFLOSS!!!

Graduated 👏🏃‍♀️

W5 test run

Another W5 R3 post!

Week 2 run 2 done.

Can't believe I have done it- graduation day

W7R3

I am not done, I have only just begun!

Advice needed

W1r2

Fiona

Week 9: Run3

W5R3 - who would have thought it possible!

Stetching advice?

Running again! 500 calorie burn this morning!

Advice required

Denjo

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