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Post C25K Run

Just done my first run since graduating C25K on Monday ( 4 days gap I know, it won’t happen again) and I used the C25K+ Podcast with Laura. Running to music...

Just done my first run since graduating C25K on Monday ( 4 days gap I know, it w...

RainhamRunner

•5 years ago

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W7R2 completed... but whisper it, I’m not really enjoying these longer sessions...

Although I can talk and smile whilst running (I keep checking with myself!), I find the stamina required quite a task. I envy those of you who enjoy not being...

Although I can talk and smile whilst running (I keep checking with myself!), I f...

Kertesz

•5 years ago

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No procrastinating

W3r2 teaming with rain so into the gym, just got to do it putting it off all morning!

W3r2 teaming with rain so into the gym, just got to do it putting it off all mor...

Healthyfirst

•5 years ago

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I graduated in January and Havant run since due to family and mind problems. When I did run I felt like my legs where getting weaker every time I when out....

I graduated in January and Havant run since due to family and mind problems. W...

Baconsandwich

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9r2

Boy it isn't getting any easier. Been a bit off track due to work commitments and missed a couple of runs. One to go. Slow and steady.

Boy it isn't getting any easier. Been a bit off track due to work commitments an...

PJRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running with a head cold

I've just come back ftom Marrakech where i couldn't run although walked about 17,000 steps per day! , due to do w7r1 but have come out in a head cold; should...

I've just come back ftom Marrakech where i couldn't run although walked about 1...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated .....

I have graduated. Please can i have my graduation badge. Thank you

Dianewig

•5 years ago

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W8R2 Slug!

It seems now that a 5 min walk not enough to warm up in W8. 1st 10 mins were sluggish hell. But then I stepped it up to a determined snail and found my groove...

It seems now that a 5 min walk not enough to warm up in W8. 1st 10 mins were slu...

Ladyvickster

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Parkrun

Today is the day. It’s about 10 weeks since I graduated and this is my first Parkrun. I’ve covered the ground so I know what to expect. My time is still slow,...

Today is the day. It’s about 10 weeks since I graduated and this is my first Par...

Erddig

Graduate•5 years ago

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How often do you run? Week 1..

The app says “do this run 3 times.” I’m on week one, does this mean I do each of the 3 runs once, totalling 3 runs a week for 1 week or does it mean I repeat...

The app says “do this run 3 times.” I’m on week one, does this mean I do each of...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Bad back = no running week, gutted

I hurt my hip/lower back doing housework last Saturday. (That’ll teach me!) Wasn’t too dramatic at the time, and though annoying I thought I’ll just have a...

I hurt my hip/lower back doing housework last Saturday. (That’ll teach me!) Wasn...

Pancakes86

•5 years ago

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Happy Parkrun Day. Who’s going?

It’s an awful morning here, rain promised until the afternoon. It’s Wet, Wet, Wet. But I’m excited to go out and do my 33rd Parkrun and be joined by my 9 year...

It’s an awful morning here, rain promised until the afternoon. It’s Wet, Wet, We...

damienair

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Arrrrrgghhbhhh

Just set out in the wind and rain to do r3/w4. Halfway through app crashed. Didn’t want to give up so carried on, adding in a few different streets into my...

Just set out in the wind and rain to do r3/w4. Halfway through app crashed. Didn...

joannashaw

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Week 9 run 2

Had to pull up today I was leaning some new techniques at MMA yesterday which has made my hips ache Started running this morning and I could feel my calf...

Had to pull up today I was leaning some new techniques at MMA yesterday which ...

Johnsey

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1, run 1 done!

Hi everyone, Ive always been a very reluctant runner but I promised my daughter I’ll do a 5k with her in May, so I completed week 1, run 1 yesterday! I’ve had...

Hi everyone, Ive always been a very reluctant runner but I promised my daughter ...

Lornamills

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk1run2

A real beginner here. I'm an overweight 48 year old. Feeling a bit silly doing the running bit. I think I look ridiculous and am bright red in the face 😂...

A real beginner here. I'm an overweight 48 year old. Feeling a bit silly doing t...

111970

•5 years ago

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‘Shut up and dance with me!’W5r2 saviour

Feeling chuffed, amused and face on fire! Loved this run! Had to climb for 6 of the last 8 ( we’re not talking Everest here folks but a decent incline for...

Feeling chuffed, amused and face on fire! Loved this run! Had to climb for 6 of ...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

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Footwear etc

I'm now moving onto w8R3. I've had gait analyst trainers since w2r1. Since around w6r1 i was given by biometrics orthotics for my shoes. I've not woren these...

I'm now moving onto w8R3. I've had gait analyst trainers since w2r1. Since aroun...

Lucyintheskywith

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W6R3

I did it!! I ran for 25 minutes non stop for the 1st time in my life EVER! It was not easy, and currently my legs feel heavy & my plantar fasciitis is pretty...

I did it!! I ran for 25 minutes non stop for the 1st time in my life EVER! It wa...

SharsX

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

Graduated - So Happy 😀

Wow!!! Done it - So happy! 😄 Week 9 Run 3 Brilliant, loved every minute of it ❤️ So happy, changed my life! Just started my running life... can’t wait for...

Wow!!! Done it - So happy! 😄 Week 9 Run 3 Brilliant, loved every minute of it...

Jubileejules

•5 years ago

10 Replies

In need of some words of wisdom

Hello everyone, Mines to this site, so lovely to meet everyone. Me and my sister in law, started the couch to 5k in February and are just coming to the last...

Hello everyone, Mines to this site, so lovely to meet everyone. Me and my sist...

RunningGnomes12

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Just wondering...

How religiously do I need to take the 5 minutes cool down rule? I do understand a need for some transition between running and inactivity but the scheduled...

How religiously do I need to take the 5 minutes cool down rule? I do understand ...

Gryllotalpa

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hooray.....Wk9 run 3 ✅

Can’t believe it ..... graduated today ! It took 13.5 weeks but I’m delighted 😀 for all those who are struggling & think you can’t do it - you totally can!!...

Can’t believe it ..... graduated today ! It took 13.5 weeks but I’m delighted �...

Greenrobin

Graduate•5 years ago

31 Replies

Wk5

Conquered the 3 x 5min runs tonight on the 3rd attempt!! 😁 BOOM!! wk5 run 1 done!!

Conquered the 3 x 5min runs tonight on the 3rd attempt!! 😁 BOOM!! wk5 run 1 don...

Andybloke1974

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Beginner

Hello! So my bosses want us to run a 13mile run in June! I haven't run in about 10 heats! tonight after a 10hour day I decided to smash out a little run (I...

Hello! So my bosses want us to run a 13mile run in June! I haven't run in about ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

53 Replies

I've done it !!!!

Completed the C25K yesterday and feeling very proud of my acheivement.. a 52 year old overweight inactive non runner who can now run regularly 30 mins non...

Completed the C25K yesterday and feeling very proud of my acheivement.. a 52 yea...

Popey52

Graduate•5 years ago

30 Replies

W7R3 - WHAT JUST HAPPENED

I’m back! I’m 33! I don’t feel well! Maybe I shouldn’t have run today but then maybe I really should’ve because I just kicked Week 7’s ass and I feel good! It...

I’m back! I’m 33! I don’t feel well! Maybe I shouldn’t have run today but then m...

Preserved_Moose

•5 years ago

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woooohoooo! W9R3 - DONE

Like so many of you before me - I cannot believe that I have got here... A fat, fifty-seven year old (previously) exercise-phobic who did not even own a pair...

Like so many of you before me - I cannot believe that I have got here... A fat, ...

seashells13

Graduate•5 years ago

16 Replies

Week 6 run 3

I’m very pleased to have completed a 25 min run but it was my worst run so far. My legs felt heavy from the start, my breathing was all over the place and my...

I’m very pleased to have completed a 25 min run but it was my worst run so far. ...

Pete73

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Newbie

Hello! My son told me about this app and that i can actually use it to train myself to run. I have joined the gym for about 2 no the and doing really well....

Hello! My son told me about this app and that i can actually use it to train mys...

Lor3d4n4

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

Post C25K Run

W7R2 completed... but whisper it, I’m not really enjoying these longer sessions...

No procrastinating

Help

W9r2

Running with a head cold

Graduated .....

W8R2 Slug!

First Parkrun

How often do you run? Week 1..

Bad back = no running week, gutted

Happy Parkrun Day. Who’s going?

Arrrrrgghhbhhh

Week 9 run 2

Week 1, run 1 done!

Wk1run2

‘Shut up and dance with me!’W5r2 saviour

Footwear etc

W6R3

Graduated - So Happy 😀

In need of some words of wisdom

Just wondering...

Hooray.....Wk9 run 3 ✅

Wk5

Beginner

I've done it !!!!

W7R3 - WHAT JUST HAPPENED

woooohoooo! W9R3 - DONE

Week 6 run 3

Newbie

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

Post C25K Run

W7R2 completed... but *whisper it*, I’m not really enjoying these longer sessions...

No procrastinating

Help

W9r2

Running with a head cold

Graduated .....

W8R2 Slug!

First Parkrun

How often do you run? Week 1..

Bad back = no running week, gutted

Happy Parkrun Day. Who’s going?

Arrrrrgghhbhhh

Week 9 run 2

Week 1, run 1 done!

Wk1run2

‘Shut up and dance with me!’W5r2 saviour

Footwear etc

W6R3

Graduated - So Happy 😀

In need of some words of wisdom

Just wondering...

Hooray.....Wk9 run 3 ✅

Wk5

Beginner

I've done it !!!!

W7R3 - WHAT JUST HAPPENED

woooohoooo! W9R3 - DONE

Week 6 run 3

Newbie

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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Archive

W7R2 completed... but whisper it, I’m not really enjoying these longer sessions...