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Week 4 almost complete!

Another lovely run in the sun - anyone else been out this morning? definitely makes the run a little harder but such a feel good factor ☺️ so pleased at now...

Another lovely run in the sun - anyone else been out this morning? definitely ma...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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I’m back

Back after a week off with a nasty chest cold. Really great run. New shoes need insoles and new pocket leggings need better elastic in the waist. After that...

Back after a week off with a nasty chest cold. Really great run. New shoes need ...

Ricra

•5 years ago

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Week 2 run 3 done ✅

This running should eat easier with time?? I just done my week 2 run 3 and my left calf was tight all the way through run. It specially hurt when I was walking...

This running should eat easier with time?? I just done my week 2 run 3 and my le...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 7 done...

... And feeling optimistic about Week 8. Suddenly the step up from 25 minutes to 28 minutes seems achievable. I must have picked up the pace a bit today as I...

... And feeling optimistic about Week 8. Suddenly the step up from 25 minutes to...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

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First time runner 20 years

Hi all I decided to start running again so joined the couch to 5 k. I’m overweight and the first day could only complete 3 of the 1 min runs the second day...

Hi all I decided to start running again so joined the couch to 5 k. I’m overwei...

Garyjw

•5 years ago

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Sore knee

Frustrated. My knee became sore during week5 run 1. I think it was due to having sore ankle and running awkwardly. My own fault but was determined to finish...

Frustrated. My knee became sore during week5 run 1. I think it was due to having...

Ecko-48

•5 years ago

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W6R3 smashed!

Loved the feeling of achievement! I was excited to get out there this morning (been mental prepping myself). I never thought I would get to this point. The...

Loved the feeling of achievement! I was excited to get out there this morning (...

Suzi1000

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run 3 week 8 nearly at the finishing gate!

Well up and away this morning, nothing of great interest to report! The weather is wonderful for running when I go early in the morning here. The scent of...

Well up and away this morning, nothing of great interest to report! The weather...

Myzinnyboy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Yessss I done it

Yipee I done it . I'm close to tears Graduated today at the Hastings Park Run 41.26

Yipee I done it . I'm close to tears Graduated today at the Hastings Park Run 4...

Jennysheldon

Graduate•5 years ago

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Very snotty W1R3 completed.

Ok, so for background, had to delay my third run by two days because there was too much going on, combination of Hayfever and a summer cold has snot coming...

Ok, so for background, had to delay my third run by two days because there was t...

jmd104

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tight calf muscles

Just completed parkrun I’m around 32 mins, when I finished my muscles if I call them that were so tight and cramped.... I’m running since last October ,...

Just completed parkrun I’m around 32 mins, when I finished my muscles if I call ...

Cuig1975

•5 years ago

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I did it! Graduation day!

Just wanted to thank you lovely bunch for being so supportive through the last (more than) 9 weeks of the Couch to 5K. I know everyone says it but I really...

Just wanted to thank you lovely bunch for being so supportive through the last (...

SammyToucan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Happy ParkRun day everyone

I was not feeling it this morning. OK but just not massively motivated. About 5 minutes in I was seriously considering turning around and going home 😂 But...

I was not feeling it this morning. OK but just not massively motivated. About 5 ...

E27M14

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4

Just finished week 4 never thought I would get this far but got the bug now and can’t wait to start week 5

Just finished week 4 never thought I would get this far but got the bug now and ...

Nannyh

•5 years ago

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W2R1 Done!

Just back - loved it! Running for 90 seconds was easier than running for 60 seconds - who knew???!!! Started this journey last Sunday - 6 days later I’m...

Just back - loved it! Running for 90 seconds was easier than running for 60 sec...

Fiftyfive25k

•5 years ago

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feel like shouting - JUST NAILED RUN1WEEK4🤣

If I am honest was dreading week 4, how could I possibly run for 5 minutes constant when only weeks ago I nearly fainted running a minute!! Feel like I have...

If I am honest was dreading week 4, how could I possibly run for 5 minutes const...

notquiteretired

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st park run

I did it. Ran w5r2 without stopping which took me just over halfway and completed it by doing w1 intervals which got me home. I feel great. Started with the 5...

I did it. Ran w5r2 without stopping which took me just over halfway and complete...

Stevieplink

Graduate•5 years ago

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Worried

Its now almost 1 month since i last ran. I'm still ill and i cant seem to shift anything. Worried about a) not being out there running .. b) where do i...

Its now almost 1 month since i last ran. I'm still ill and i cant seem to shift ...

Lucyintheskywith

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week I Run 2-ish - Parkrun fun

I hadn’t been looking forward to this one as my last run was on Monday and I felt I might have left too long a gap between then to keep the pace/distance up....

I hadn’t been looking forward to this one as my last run was on Monday and I fel...

Moz2407

Graduate•5 years ago

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Made it!

Repeated three weeks but made 9/3 yesterday. At 60 and having had a stroke a couple of years ago I am pretty chuffed!

Repeated three weeks but made 9/3 yesterday. At 60 and having had a stroke a cou...

Toulouse1

•5 years ago

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Help!! Painful shins

I’m currently on W6 and really enjoying it but sadly over my last few runs I’ve developed nasty shin pain. It’s fine during the run but once I slow down to a...

I’m currently on W6 and really enjoying it but sadly over my last few runs I’ve ...

Chuckiegg

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Is it ok for children to follow this programme?

Just completed my 1st ever run 😀 my question is my son (aged 10) has asked if he can come running with me, is this advised he will be completing the couch to...

Just completed my 1st ever run 😀 my question is my son (aged 10) has asked if h...

RachelH33

•5 years ago

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W3R3

Hi all, life has got in the way and it’s taken me 2 weeks to complete all 3 runs for week 3. So now I am unsure whether I should move on to week 4 or repeat w3...

Hi all, life has got in the way and it’s taken me 2 weeks to complete all 3 runs...

Peppilou

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bright & Crisp - W1R2

So glad I set my alarm for today’s run What a beautiful morning for my second run I feel amazing, that mental buzz is great Have a great Saturday

So glad I set my alarm for today’s run What a beautiful morning for my second ru...

Janey72

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Laura’s W8 and W9 playlist

After a couple of amazing warm weeks running in the sun, it was a shock but also quite exciting to run in stormy conditions last night (pic). Hard to believe...

After a couple of amazing warm weeks running in the sun, it was a shock but also...

TigerBiscuit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2

First run of week 2 today. Beautiful morning but quite breezy here today, taking the wind out of me. Revising for exams next week and these morning runs plus...

First run of week 2 today. Beautiful morning but quite breezy here today, taking...

Scarlet48

•5 years ago

1 Reply

I did it 😆 w5r3

Just got back from the run, all I can say is wow! I did it and I loved every second of it. OMG what is happening to me haha thanks for all your advice and...

Just got back from the run, all I can say is wow! I did it and I loved every sec...

Chazz1102

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Ouch

Run 2 wk1 done. I’m happy with wk 1 finding it pleasant and keeping up well but I have done something to my back and it hurts on my right side just above my...

Run 2 wk1 done. I’m happy with wk 1 finding it pleasant and keeping up well but ...

BreakfastClub

•5 years ago

4 Replies

W1R3

New to this ,recovering from heart attack 12wks ago ,really enjoying

shrewstew1

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Happy Parkrun Day

Happy Parkrun Day everyone. Especially anyone doing their first Parkrun today. Enjoy.

Happy Parkrun Day everyone. Especially anyone doing their first Parkrun today. E...

damienair

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

Week 4 almost complete!

I’m back

Week 2 run 3 done ✅

Week 7 done...

First time runner 20 years

Sore knee

W6R3 smashed!

Run 3 week 8 nearly at the finishing gate!

Yessss I done it

Very snotty W1R3 completed.

Tight calf muscles

I did it! Graduation day!

Happy ParkRun day everyone

Week 4

W2R1 Done!

feel like shouting - JUST NAILED RUN1WEEK4🤣

1st park run

Worried

Week I Run 2-ish - Parkrun fun

Made it!

Help!! Painful shins

Is it ok for children to follow this programme?

W3R3

Bright & Crisp - W1R2

Laura’s W8 and W9 playlist

Week 2

I did it 😆 w5r3

Ouch

W1R3

Happy Parkrun Day

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