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New Runner, New shoes?

Hello there! So I’ve just started the c25k, and completed my first week. I’m actually really enjoying it so far, which is a big deal as I haven’t really ran...

Hello there! So I’ve just started the c25k, and completed my first week. I’m act...

Fat2fit93

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Week 6 Run 3

So had a bit of a dilemma over the first 25 minute beasts 😂! I’m busy this afternoon and evening, so should I run in the morning which I never do or do I...

So had a bit of a dilemma over the first 25 minute beasts 😂! I’m busy this afte...

Cfc55

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4 R3

Done it, now onto week 5 😀

visionsofjohanna

•5 years ago

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What 6mnths can do

So to mark my 6mnths (miby 7) from starting C25K I competed in my 1st duathlon race. 2mike run 🏃 10mile cycle 🚴 and 2 mile run 🏃. Wow I knocked nearly...

So to mark my 6mnths (miby 7) from starting C25K I competed in my 1st duathlon r...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Park run

Hi I have registered on the Park run and I'm looking to try it this coming Saturday but I have only completed W4R3 so far on the C25k is it to early to go on...

Hi I have registered on the Park run and I'm looking to try it this coming Satur...

billiboy12

•5 years ago

4 Replies

W9r1 😢😖

Well that was thoroughly unenjoyable because I had to use the treadmill 😡. I love the gym, weights,spin classes and anything else that takes my fancy on the...

Well that was thoroughly unenjoyable because I had to use the treadmill 😡. I l...

Tonkabella

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Developing to 10k question

After doing my first Parkrun and got on ok, am planning to do one every other weekend. Am tempted to try and work up to doing a 10K later in the spring, how do...

After doing my first Parkrun and got on ok, am planning to do one every other we...

SalukiX

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Another 8wk break ... but I’m back 👊🏻

Another chest infection, another enforced period of rest followed by a period of lethargy meant it’s been another 8 week break from jogging ... that’s 2 in 5...

Another chest infection, another enforced period of rest followed by a period of...

Ex-NonRunner19

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

First Fail

Week 7 Run 1 and I failed , first time not on the treadmill and I only managed 5 mins running , I don't know what went wrong , whether I went too fast as I...

Week 7 Run 1 and I failed , first time not on the treadmill and I only managed 5...

Rainybella

Graduate•5 years ago

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Grumpy old man but I'aint giving up !

I've been running for two years now and imho, I've achieved some great things - 46 parkruns, of which two were in Cape Town and one in the UK. volunteered 16...

I've been running for two years now and imho, I've achieved some great things -...

whibbles

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Running in the rain

Nice isn’t it? Never thought I would be the one happily setting out for (almost) 30 minutes enjoying a Sunday morning run? Who is this person? Just me Just...

Nice isn’t it? Never thought I would be the one happily setting out for (almost)...

FMS50

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

ButtercupKid 5K trail photo 4

Two kilometres from start

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

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The finish line!!

Completed all the runs!!! So proud just need to work on my time now!👍👏👏

jameschris1

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Time to start healthy living

Hi guys just downloaded the app and starting my first run tonight. Time to get healthy 😃

Hi guys just downloaded the app and starting my first run tonight. Time to get h...

Beefygeez

•5 years ago

8 Replies

AHH week 6 run 3, why oh why?

So far I have really enjoyed couch to 5k until Friday (week 6 run 3), epic fail ☹️. I can run for 20 minutes then hit a major wall. I have decided to start...

So far I have really enjoyed couch to 5k until Friday (week 6 run 3), epic fail ...

Fitatfifty50

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 - Running in the rain !!

My run was planned for today but woke up to torrential rain and wind outside....waited 2 hours after thinking what do I wear, do I go as I’ve never run in the...

My run was planned for today but woke up to torrential rain and wind outside.......

RunRunRun13

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 and first Parkrun - both on the same day!! Just wanted to share in case it might help anxious others!

This weekend was The Dreaded One - where I live I have hills to the left and a fast main road to the right. 'I need to get me some flat' I thought. I'd heard...

This weekend was The Dreaded One - where I live I have hills to the left and a f...

Kertesz

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Day 1, Week 3

Yesterday I started week three. I think I have taken about 4 or so weeks to get to this point. But the main thing is that even if the gap between runs is...

Yesterday I started week three. I think I have taken about 4 or so weeks to get ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Plodding along

Hello friends. I have been quiet on here for a few months but still plodding along in the background and keeping tabs on all of your inspirational posts. I'm...

Hello friends. I have been quiet on here for a few months but still plodding alo...

Suse70

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R1 and first setback

Up at 6:15 this morning, did my stretches, was ready for a 25 minute run. But although I was active for the whole 35 mins, (a) I chose to run on the softer...

Up at 6:15 this morning, did my stretches, was ready for a 25 minute run. But al...

YouCanDoItMan

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

W7 R2 Distance Runner Tree Showers

I finally managed to remember to turn on Strava today to record how far I’m running for the first time. What with the wireless headphone, Spotify, C25K...

I finally managed to remember to turn on Strava today to record how far I’m runn...

Ladyvickster

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Tired dribbling snot monster

Morning everyone, Happy Sunday.. So today, having already completed 3 consolidation runs of 30 mins, I decided to have a go at the Zenlabs 10k app, for those...

Morning everyone, Happy Sunday.. So today, having already completed 3 consolidat...

Time_to_run

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

I only went and did it!

So, after struggling to get past 20 minutes, then managing 30 then 32 minutes on the treadmill I skipped a run in the rain yesterday and, as I'd not run since...

So, after struggling to get past 20 minutes, then managing 30 then 32 minutes on...

Fatbutfit

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Week 6 run 2

poohbear40881

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Wk8 in the bag!

After the shaky start of an aborted run 1, week 8 is now in the bag! Even squeezed out an extra 45seconds at the end of run 3. Oh, and I have signed up to do a...

After the shaky start of an aborted run 1, week 8 is now in the bag! Even squeez...

Gmt_74

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Eating tips

Hi everyone, I plan to start the challenge next week. I don't want to lose weight as such but wondered if anyone has any tips or meal advice to compliment the...

Hi everyone, I plan to start the challenge next week. I don't want to lose weigh...

Sanyalife

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Saltburn

I am looking for a running buddy in or around Saltburn

AnneT27091954

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Try Again!!

After reaching week 7 last September I’ve decided to start again and hopefully complete starting week3 tomorrow run 1 determined to do it.

After reaching week 7 last September I’ve decided to start again and hopefully c...

Mamakaz1956

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Week 4 done..

Wooh that was tough but as if by magic, as soon as Sarah said I was finished... fireworks went off Haha. Brilliant. Now for week 5...

Wooh that was tough but as if by magic, as soon as Sarah said I was finished... ...

JellyJac

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Injury!

So I made the mistake of taking the dog on my run earlier. She’s getting old so a bit slower then I wanted to go and she slowed down to sniff so did I....

So I made the mistake of taking the dog on my run earlier. She’s getting old so ...

Lazymum

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

New Runner, New shoes?

Week 6 Run 3

W4 R3

What 6mnths can do

Park run

W9r1 😢😖

Developing to 10k question

Another 8wk break ... but I’m back 👊🏻

First Fail

Grumpy old man but I'aint giving up !

Running in the rain

ButtercupKid 5K trail photo 4

The finish line!!

Time to start healthy living

AHH week 6 run 3, why oh why?

Week 7 Run 1 - Running in the rain !!

W5R3 and first Parkrun - both on the same day!! Just wanted to share in case it might help anxious others!

Day 1, Week 3

Plodding along

W7R1 and first setback

W7 R2 Distance Runner Tree Showers

Tired dribbling snot monster

I only went and did it!

Week 6 run 2

Wk8 in the bag!

Eating tips

Saltburn

Try Again!!

Week 4 done..

Injury!

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