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Just enjoying running

For next couple months I'm just going to enjoy running again. Running for a certain length of time at a slow pace. Last couple months have all been about pace...

For next couple months I'm just going to enjoy running again. Running for a cert...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 who’d a thunk it??

If someone had told me 9 weeks ago that I (a complete couch potato) would be able to this I would have laughed at them! Can’t quite believe I’ve got this far....

If someone had told me 9 weeks ago that I (a complete couch potato) would be abl...

Tez1

•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

Well that was hard. Did manage 4K but then you’re out longer. Will keep at it 😀

Well that was hard. Did manage 4K but then you’re out longer. Will keep at it ...

Stottygirl

Graduate•5 years ago

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Go faster stripes required

So, since the beginning of week 1 I’ve worn an old pair of jogging bottoms an old t shirt and my old converse trainers. Now, yesterday I completed week 4 run 2...

So, since the beginning of week 1 I’ve worn an old pair of jogging bottoms an ol...

Mullinz

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4r1 completed!

After a stressful day at work yesterday, I was so glad to go out on a run this morning! This week's runs is definitely a step up from the last 3 weeks but...

After a stressful day at work yesterday, I was so glad to go out on a run this m...

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8r1 phone belt trials and Strava fail

Tried new running belt for phone. Awkward to check Laura’s not taking a nap so fiddled around mid run and realised when I got back Strava stopped after 7...

Tried new running belt for phone. Awkward to check Laura’s not taking a nap so f...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2 - Central Park

Phew! I did it. Legs like less after days and days or walking 25k+ steps and getting fewer hours of sleep but I did one of the things I set out to achieve of...

Phew! I did it. Legs like less after days and days or walking 25k+ steps and get...

Moz2407

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4!!!!

Week 4!! I have completed my first run of week 4!! This week my running time has significantly lengthened and I am now running more than I am walking. Running...

Week 4!! I have completed my first run of week 4!! This week my running time has...

WickedAlwaysWins

•5 years ago

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A wet run!

Tonight me and the dog competed week 6 run 2. I had a few too many days between runs so I forced myself out, just as the rain came, we got drenched! I quite...

Tonight me and the dog competed week 6 run 2. I had a few too many days between ...

Nonrunnerep

•5 years ago

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Week 7 again

I have had about 10 days off with a wheezy something, feeling nervous about running again. Hopefully tomorrow if the weather is dry I'll manage a short run....

I have had about 10 days off with a wheezy something, feeling nervous about runn...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6r1 against the odds

So I’d been looking forward to this run since achieving week5r3. However after a morning at work I went home with a very poorly tummy and disoriented head....

So I’d been looking forward to this run since achieving week5r3. However after a...

Rosiepug

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sore chest muscle

Week 2/run 1. I was expecting sore legs, which I have, but not a sore chest. Taken me by surprise. Feels like I’ve had a really bad cough. I don’t move my arms...

Week 2/run 1. I was expecting sore legs, which I have, but not a sore chest. Tak...

MrsPerch

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling quite proud of myself

At 63 and never run at all I have just completed W4R3. I am even looking forward to my next run but think I am really going to have to push myself. I have only...

At 63 and never run at all I have just completed W4R3. I am even looking forward...

Sasquatch19

Graduate•5 years ago

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Favourite running music

What’s everyone’s favourite music to run to? I’m loving a bit of Rocky 4 soundtrack at the moment 😬

What’s everyone’s favourite music to run to? I’m loving a bit of Rocky 4 soundtr...

Neilix1971

•5 years ago

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starting to feel fit enough to start running

After it feels like an eternity, startining to get back to running. My 4 year old put me through torture trying to keep up with him yesterday at our local...

After it feels like an eternity, startining to get back to running. My 4 year ol...

Darlo1

•5 years ago

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Will I make condition worse?

HI I am currently suffering from plantar fisciatus (prob spelt wrong!) and am not sure if running will make it worse? I don’t have a lot of pain when on my...

HI I am currently suffering from plantar fisciatus (prob spelt wrong!) and am no...

Kanecropper

•5 years ago

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Week 7 run 1 Phew 😅!!

Well I’d read how other runners had approached this run. I knew I could do it, just had to take it slow. I’m on my hols at the moment......who knew that I’d...

Well I’d read how other runners had approached this run. I knew I could do it, j...

Bunnyrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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First session

I like walking, gym classes, sports, ... but never went into running ... last month I decided to joined a 5K fun race... but then I realised that it won’t be...

I like walking, gym classes, sports, ... but never went into running ... last m...

I_can

•5 years ago

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W5R3 - he huffed and he puffed

Headed to the hotel gym tonight . I'd rather not do the dreadmill but it was raining 🙈 No eye candy today, which was a shame as I had psyched myself up....

Headed to the hotel gym tonight . I'd rather not do the dreadmill but it was rai...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•5 years ago

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GETTING BY.

The weeks keep coming relentlessly and now it's already week eight. Twenty eight mins!😲 Very do able, if i stick to the pace that got me through the previous...

The weeks keep coming relentlessly and now it's already week eight. Twenty eight...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

First Couch run

Today I went for my first couch to 5k. Fair to say I started a little up for it and after I’m glad I done in. However I am aching from back to feet. I may or...

Today I went for my first couch to 5k. Fair to say I started a little up for it ...

muckypups

•5 years ago

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W5R3, can I do it?

I’ve been progressing well with the plan (excluding a 1.5 week holiday break, where I had to repeat a couple of runs) and I have just (this evening) completed...

I’ve been progressing well with the plan (excluding a 1.5 week holiday break, w...

Benjos96

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tried a one minute speed up

W8 R1... my first 28 mins... and I tried to do a fast minute early on... and I did. No idea how fast, but it felt like 'real' running.... it then took me...

W8 R1... my first 28 mins... and I tried to do a fast minute early on... and I d...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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Stolen from another site

Just love this which I found on another site 🐌🐌🐌

Tonkabella

•5 years ago

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Week2 run2

Laura tells me, tip week 2 to land on my heel to avoid injury. How to run correctly, on the NHS site suggests I should land mid foot and never on the heel....

Laura tells me, tip week 2 to land on my heel to avoid injury. How to run corre...

Namrod

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W2R1

Just getting ready for week 2 run 1, already feeling the benefit of going out running!!

Just getting ready for week 2 run 1, already feeling the benefit of going out ru...

smithy24

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 run 1 - slow but done ✅

I was feeling absolutely awful before going out today, think I had built up so much to the 20 minutes last week it was hard to get my enthusiasm up. Forced...

I was feeling absolutely awful before going out today, think I had built up so m...

Bumblebetty

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Shin splint

I’m getting left leg shin splint. I’ve had a gait analysis and change my shoes to suit. Currently doing C25K and the pain is worse during the walking phases of...

I’m getting left leg shin splint. I’ve had a gait analysis and change my shoes t...

Goldy14

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finished week 3

Last run of this week with my 12 year old accompanying me - talk about making me feel unfit!! Week 4 starts Wednesday - a bit apprehensive to say the least but...

Last run of this week with my 12 year old accompanying me - talk about making me...

Rachelcanrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 in the bag!!!!

Blummin chuffed to bits. There were some tough bits but the app helped. As did listening to Harry Potter. Never thought to run even slower to recover a bit....

Blummin chuffed to bits. There were some tough bits but the app helped. As did l...

Benno87

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Just enjoying running

Week 9 who’d a thunk it??

Week 6 run 1

Go faster stripes required

W4r1 completed!

W8r1 phone belt trials and Strava fail

Week 4 Run 2 - Central Park

Week 4!!!!

A wet run!

Week 7 again

W6r1 against the odds

Sore chest muscle

Feeling quite proud of myself

Favourite running music

starting to feel fit enough to start running

Will I make condition worse?

Week 7 run 1 Phew 😅!!

First session

W5R3 - he huffed and he puffed

GETTING BY.

First Couch run

W5R3, can I do it?

Tried a one minute speed up

Stolen from another site

Week2 run2

W2R1

Week 6 run 1 - slow but done ✅

Shin splint

Finished week 3

W5R3 in the bag!!!!

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