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1st Parkrun Tomorrow, whats your routines.

I am doing my first parkrun tomorrow and of course am very nervous. I graduated last friday and today a week later have only done my first run since a steady...

I am doing my first parkrun tomorrow and of course am very nervous. I graduated ...

Daznvern

Graduate•5 years ago

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25 min run

I scared to even try this one.... I think it’s impossible - is it a case of mind over matter? I’ve been doing my runs on a treadmill so even running outside...

I scared to even try this one.... I think it’s impossible - is it a case of mind...

Sally_foy

•5 years ago

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week8 run 1, banished the lycra

After a bad run last time when I overheated dreadfully, I went back to basics today, my lovely bright designer leggings and matching vest (present to self for...

After a bad run last time when I overheated dreadfully, I went back to basics to...

notquiteretired

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hello Week Five - and another Ode

Who’d have thought this ‘ere couch potato would be up at silly o’clock on a cold, dreich day to go running? Am amazed at how this programme works, building...

Who’d have thought this ‘ere couch potato would be up at silly o’clock on a cold...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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WK5 D2 .....so that was different. spoiler alert if you're not here yet don't be put off by what comes below ⬇️

So. After 4 weeks of doing the same pattern for 3 days at a time...week 5 comes as a bit of a shock. Because I don't look ahead at runs coming up this...

So. After 4 weeks of doing the same pattern for 3 days at a time...week 5 comes ...

Martianchild

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R1. Cried with relief and triumph!

Ran W7R1 this morning and that was my hardest run yet! My breathing was rubbish, my calves ached and my legs were heavy from about 10 minutes in, to about 18...

Ran W7R1 this morning and that was my hardest run yet! My breathing was rubbish,...

Nanarunrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation w1r3

Here goes...just writing it here to force me to do it. Going to try and use one of the w9 podcasts, I haven't used any of them yet, just trying to mix it up a...

Here goes...just writing it here to force me to do it. Going to try and use one ...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finishing Week 1

About to head to the gym for W1R3 - mom has already completed it as is doing it again! come on ive got this :)

About to head to the gym for W1R3 - mom has already completed it as is doing it ...

newbierunner1995

•5 years ago

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Global Running Day - Wed 5 June - Please join!

https://globalrunningday.org/team It’s free to join! I’ve set up a team for everyone. Team Name = NHS Couch to 5K Let’s get this party started! It’s also...

https://globalrunningday.org/team It’s free to join! I’ve set up a team for eve...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

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Wk1r2

Did run 2 of week 1 today and enjoyed it again! Has anyone lost weight from doing this?

Did run 2 of week 1 today and enjoyed it again! Has anyone lost weight from doin...

G1997

•5 years ago

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Gait analysis and New shoes

Well I never; gait analysis done and not neutral like I always thought. Bought new stability shoes and tested them out twice now (2x30 min). Shin pain gone, no...

Well I never; gait analysis done and not neutral like I always thought. Bought n...

Dottie_D

Graduate•5 years ago

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Haven’t been running for over a week!

I am on W7 R2. Following my last run over a week ago I suffered pain in my ankle and lots of swelling. I have been resting and icing it ever since. Saw a...

I am on W7 R2. Following my last run over a week ago I suffered pain in my ankle...

Cally73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Post Run Twinges

Just done wk5 run2 which felt surprisingly good. However pain now down front of calves if you catch my drift. Any top tips to ease it?

Just done wk5 run2 which felt surprisingly good. However pain now down front of...

RunGirl51

•5 years ago

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Hip stretches - yoga "Pigeon pose"

After my (first) 5K today, and as my run duration increased to 30+ mins over the recent weeks, I found I was getting 'hip ache'. So if you do the following...

After my (first) 5K today, and as my run duration increased to 30+ mins over the...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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W6R2 - slowly does it!

I did W6R1 on Sunday and really struggled. Having read some of the posts on here I realised I was going far too fast and I wasn’t getting my breathing right so...

I did W6R1 on Sunday and really struggled. Having read some of the posts on here...

Buttonsandbeans

Graduate•5 years ago

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I made it!! Graduation!

Graduation! What a great feeling! I did struggle on this run though and couldn't wait for it to end - the time only during the programme I've felt like this. I...

Graduation! What a great feeling! I did struggle on this run though and couldn't...

Suzi1000

Graduate•5 years ago

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Achilles exercises - Eccentric Extensions

For those of you starting out on Couch to 5K - I strongly recommend you find a suitable step (can be a door step)! and use something to hold onto, and do this...

For those of you starting out on Couch to 5K - I strongly recommend you find a s...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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Wk9 r2

My hardest run yet! Really felt like going in but I didn't so pleased I made it and hope I can find my moji for my last run on Saturday!

My hardest run yet! Really felt like going in but I didn't so pleased I made it ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Second wind!

I’ve just completed W6 R2 and as I was beginning the second 10 minute run I had a niggling stitch and thought the run would be a struggle. I slowed right down...

I’ve just completed W6 R2 and as I was beginning the second 10 minute run I had ...

shesawstars

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

Hello you lovely lot 👋🏻 Wanted to see if anyone has/had a similar experience really! I think I psyched myself out with nerves for this run today. Why? Who...

Hello you lovely lot 👋🏻 Wanted to see if anyone has/had a similar experience r...

TeeBedders

Graduate•5 years ago

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Not so ready for the 25 minute run. I think

Just completed week 6 run 2 and even with a headwind and heavy legs managed to get it done. As we know run 3 is the 25minute one. I might take an extra rest...

Just completed week 6 run 2 and even with a headwind and heavy legs managed to g...

wappingdave

Graduate•5 years ago

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CR 2 - a brief debrief tonight :)

New running shorts arrived yesterday so gave them a test run this evening. They are cycling short length for runners so cover that unflattering flabby inner...

New running shorts arrived yesterday so gave them a test run this evening. They...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9? I don’t want it to end!

It’s crazy but I really don’t want this week to end. W8r3 was horrendous and I was feeling like I wasn’t doing well enough and letting myself down. But W9r1 on...

It’s crazy but I really don’t want this week to end. W8r3 was horrendous and I w...

45Fitness

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R2

............well that was harder than day 1 😳 struggled but I did it, think it maybe because today is much warmer than it was on Tuesday, well that’s my...

............well that was harder than day 1 😳 struggled but I did it, think it ...

Hmf288

•5 years ago

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OhMmmGee! Please can I count it as 5k??!!

Well I don’t know where that came from, but it felt brilliant!! After a really chaotic few days it was just great to get out this evening to run and just put...

Well I don’t know where that came from, but it felt brilliant!! After a really c...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 1 Done

I think my wife nearly fainted when I announced I was going for a run. The last time that happened was a couple of decades ago at school. So far I am not...

I think my wife nearly fainted when I announced I was going for a run. The last ...

AlistairW

•5 years ago

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Encouraging an 11 year old

Hi, I’m an energetic fit mum. My 11 year old son is overweight so we are doing the couch to 5k together. We’ve just completed our first run & he really...

Hi, I’m an energetic fit mum. My 11 year old son is overweight so we are doing t...

LisaFiona

•5 years ago

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Trainer chat!

Ok so I’ve been running in these bouncy trainers, I bought them years ago and they sat in the cupboard until Feb this year. I don’t think they are right for...

Ok so I’ve been running in these bouncy trainers, I bought them years ago and th...

Milajayne

Graduate•5 years ago

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Catch up

I started the journey quite a few weeks ago. A few weeks in a friend said she would too. Then another; then another. Each time someone else decided to join...

I started the journey quite a few weeks ago. A few weeks in a friend said she wo...

Coffee_shop

Graduate•5 years ago

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Catch up

I started the journey quite a few weeks ago. A few weeks in a friend said she would too. Then another; then another. Each time someone else decided to join...

I started the journey quite a few weeks ago. A few weeks in a friend said she wo...

Coffee_shop

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

1st Parkrun Tomorrow, whats your routines.

25 min run

week8 run 1, banished the lycra

Hello Week Five - and another Ode

WK5 D2 .....so that was different. spoiler alert if you're not here yet don't be put off by what comes below ⬇️

W7R1. Cried with relief and triumph!

Consolidation w1r3

Finishing Week 1

Global Running Day - Wed 5 June - Please join!

Wk1r2

Gait analysis and New shoes

Haven’t been running for over a week!

Post Run Twinges

Hip stretches - yoga "Pigeon pose"

W6R2 - slowly does it!

I made it!! Graduation!

Achilles exercises - Eccentric Extensions

Wk9 r2

Second wind!

Week 2 run 2

Not so ready for the 25 minute run. I think

CR 2 - a brief debrief tonight :)

Week 9? I don’t want it to end!

W1R2

OhMmmGee! Please can I count it as 5k??!!

Week 1 Done

Encouraging an 11 year old

Trainer chat!

Catch up

Catch up

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

1st Parkrun Tomorrow, whats your routines.

25 min run

week8 run 1, banished the lycra

Hello Week Five - and another Ode

WK5 D2 .....so that was different. **spoiler alert** if you're not here yet don't be put off by what comes below ⬇️

W7R1. Cried with relief and triumph!

Consolidation w1r3

Finishing Week 1

Global Running Day - Wed 5 June - Please join!

Wk1r2

Gait analysis and New shoes

Haven’t been running for over a week!

Post Run Twinges

Hip stretches - yoga "Pigeon pose"

W6R2 - slowly does it!

I made it!! Graduation!

Achilles exercises - Eccentric Extensions

Wk9 r2

Second wind!

Week 2 run 2

Not so ready for the 25 minute run. I think

CR 2 - a brief debrief tonight :)

Week 9? I don’t want it to end!

W1R2

OhMmmGee! Please can I count it as 5k??!!

Week 1 Done

Encouraging an 11 year old

Trainer chat!

Catch up

Catch up

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Topics

Archive

WK5 D2 .....so that was different. spoiler alert if you're not here yet don't be put off by what comes below ⬇️