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Week 6 run 2

Well that was a tough one today, have been on a treadmill for the past 3 runs and today’s was outside much more difficult to keep a steady pace, wasn’t my best...

Well that was a tough one today, have been on a treadmill for the past 3 runs an...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Painful thighs....

On Friday I finished wk6 if C25K (25 min run) and ever since my thighs have been agony. Should I rest until it settles, just walk instead or take some...

On Friday I finished wk6 if C25K (25 min run) and ever since my thighs have bee...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Today is the day

Hi everyone, well this is a life changer for me, I have now finished work and start my new job in 3 weeks time. Work has meant I haven’t looked after myself...

Hi everyone, well this is a life changer for me, I have now finished work and st...

PoppetPandy

•5 years ago

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W6R1 - I still hate this run!!!

Up nice and early today as A: it's a running day and b: I have to go and work with a customer all week (the upper and lower case isn't a mistake, that's my...

Up nice and early today as A: it's a running day and b: I have to go and work wi...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

A Poetic Reflection on Week 7, Run 2

I’ve seen a chap on YouTube From far away Japan I would have liked to meet him And shake him by the hand He introduced “slow running” And that’s my kind of...

I’ve seen a chap on YouTube From far away Japan I would have liked to meet him ...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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Strength help

I did w7r3 last Wednesday and should have done w8r1 on Friday but I was in some pain with my legs and decided to have a rest until yesterday. Had to repeat the...

I did w7r3 last Wednesday and should have done w8r1 on Friday but I was in some ...

Sarah1c

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

I can’t believe it’s week 7 already. And I can’t believe I went out this morning thinking of this as just something I do now, rather than “Oh my goodness I...

I can’t believe it’s week 7 already. And I can’t believe I went out this morning...

NewRunner4

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Torn my calf gutted

Just got to the end of week 3 got to half way through my run and lung calf went..can’t walk can’t run absolutely gutted...you try and do something to better...

Just got to the end of week 3 got to half way through my run and lung calf went....

Slugonarazor

•5 years ago

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First park run!

Hi all well I did it yesterday, week before my 63rd birthday as planned! I felt very nervous but finished in 38 mins 15s, felt chuffed and exhilerated, the...

Hi all well I did it yesterday, week before my 63rd birthday as planned! I felt ...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Moved forward

My appointment with the consultant has been moved forward to tomorrow think I in for a long night fingers crossed I will find out if there going to operate and...

My appointment with the consultant has been moved forward to tomorrow think I in...

Garden17

•5 years ago

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Start over

Graduated some time ago but life got in the way so starting again but not rite at the begining as do park runs which i finish in 35 mins. Want to get lower...

Graduated some time ago but life got in the way so starting again but not rite a...

AngieSAustin

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Back to basics

I have battled with gremlins on many runs, particularly when it is warm and sometimes do not manage to complete 30+minutes of running. Yesterday I was...

I have battled with gremlins on many runs, particularly when it is warm and some...

Knitruntalk

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Wk 4 run 1

It was tough but I was tougher! I honestly didn't think I could run for 16 MINUTES!

It was tough but I was tougher! I honestly didn't think I could run for 16 MINUT...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Surely tht isn't correct

A full 20 minute run on week 5 🤔🤔😮😮

Hidden

•5 years ago

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New trainers

Any running shoe recommendations plse? 🙋🏼

Cel68

•5 years ago

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Just started

Just done day one week one... both my young daughters ran with me and not once made me feel stupid. Roll on Day two

Just done day one week one... both my young daughters ran with me and not once m...

Herc1

•5 years ago

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Women’s running socks?

Any recommendations please for socks available in UK? I’ve still got my old 1000 mile socks which are good, BUT the outer layer tends to slip toewards. These...

Any recommendations please for socks available in UK? I’ve still got my old 1000...

Benttoe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tiny but painful blister on foot

After completing Race for Life today, I noticed a very small blister on the inside of my foot, very close to the ball of the foot. I think it happened because...

After completing Race for Life today, I noticed a very small blister on the insi...

5210Runner

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Week one

I’ve just completed run 1 week 1! Am very proud of myself, don’t feel too terrible and even enjoyed a second or two of it. Need encouragement to keep going.

I’ve just completed run 1 week 1! Am very proud of myself, don’t feel too terrib...

Iguana13

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Antoinette

Just sign up I'm excited can't wait to get started

Antoinettejames

•5 years ago

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First week completed

So I have just completed run 3 of week 1 and I’m feeling motivated. After the first run and thinking I was going to die the other 2 runs were nowhere near as...

So I have just completed run 3 of week 1 and I’m feeling motivated. After the fi...

Marcb316

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Into week 7

Had a 20-minute and a 25-minute run from previous weeks under my belt and was feeling quite upbeat and then did the first 25-minute run of W7 today. Phew, that...

Had a 20-minute and a 25-minute run from previous weeks under my belt and was fe...

Walk2Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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What have you done with my friend?

This was the question put to me yesterday by my bff 🤣 she cant believe this self confessed couch potato not only runs but enjoys it! I had a really busy day...

This was the question put to me yesterday by my bff 🤣 she cant believe this se...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

Signed up ready to start!!

Signed up am starting week one tomorrow - used to run everyday now ten years later drink, smoke and desk job have left me unhealthy unhappy and unfulfilled...

Signed up am starting week one tomorrow - used to run everyday now ten years lat...

Booforeal

•5 years ago

7 Replies

W9R3 done!

That’s it, just completed the programme and on a massive high! Really enjoyed this week’s runs and it feels so good to be able to run non stop for 30minutes....

That’s it, just completed the programme and on a massive high! Really enjoyed th...

spike07

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

Exercises for a sore hip?

Hi everyone! I have been getting pain in my right hip, it goes on and off. Imagine putting your hands on your hips and the pain is roughly located near my...

Hi everyone! I have been getting pain in my right hip, it goes on and off. Imagi...

Snailspeed

Graduate•5 years ago

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Round 2 following knee problems

Have been on the IC for 2 months with a painful knee 3 weeks after graduating so been feeling sorry for myself but been reading posts on here to keep me...

Have been on the IC for 2 months with a painful knee 3 weeks after graduating so...

Aspire24

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Consolidation Runs - oh so tired / burn out 💤

I am on consolidation runs now and have been running 30 minutes three times a week for a couple weeks now. I am committed to my consolidation plan (and beyond)...

I am on consolidation runs now and have been running 30 minutes three times a we...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

36 Replies

Advice l would give to myself once graduating!! 😂

Hi, Thought l would pop over from the bridge to share a few thoughts! I graduated c25k about 14 months ago and like many of you was at a bit of a loss! I know...

Hi, Thought l would pop over from the bridge to share a few thoughts! I graduate...

Abaggs

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

W8 r3 done.

Had a good day today, ran for 33 mins. So pleased with myself, have added a extra minute on end of 28 minute runs. Looking forward to w9. I never thought in...

Had a good day today, ran for 33 mins. So pleased with myself, have added a ext...

Newrunner52

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Week 6 run 2

Painful thighs....

Today is the day

W6R1 - I still hate this run!!!

A Poetic Reflection on Week 7, Run 2

Strength help

Week 7 Run 1

Torn my calf gutted

First park run!

Moved forward

Start over

Back to basics

Wk 4 run 1

Surely tht isn't correct

New trainers

Just started

Women’s running socks?

Tiny but painful blister on foot

Week one

Antoinette

First week completed

Into week 7

What have you done with my friend?

Signed up ready to start!!

W9R3 done!

Exercises for a sore hip?

Round 2 following knee problems

Consolidation Runs - oh so tired / burn out 💤

Advice l would give to myself once graduating!! 😂

W8 r3 done.

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