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Getting myself fit

I've just done my very first run with 2 of my work colleagues & I thought it was great. It was quite a good routine to start off with & I am very pleased with...

I've just done my very first run with 2 of my work colleagues & I thought it was...

Here_we_go

•5 years ago

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Consolidation run 5 😉

I went and ran my 5th consolidation run at the park on the parkrun route but I walked 5 ran 30 and walked 5 and I was doing a consolidation run then at...

I went and ran my 5th consolidation run at the park on the parkrun route but I w...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

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A question about feet

Can anyone advise please. I have some amazing brooks trail shoes that I have run in since about w7 of couch to 5k, they are comfy and support my feet. However...

Can anyone advise please. I have some amazing brooks trail shoes that I have run...

Yogaandrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Did it! 20 minutes! Well sort of .... I had to stop at 11:15 and again at 13:00 because my calves were cramping. I only stopped long enough to shake my legs...

Did it! 20 minutes! Well sort of .... I had to stop at 11:15 and again at 13:00 ...

NettieNoo

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Olympic Park BBC C25k 21 July

Is anyone else entering this race/event?...

HinchleyMum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 ... so so happy 😀

Well I surprised myself last night. Did my my week 5 run 3. Never in a million years did I think I would run for 20mins. Well I say run... I slowed the pace...

Well I surprised myself last night. Did my my week 5 run 3. Never in a million y...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Cramp in calf muscle. Hydration issue??

I went for a run last night. W5R2, I felt fine after the 5 minute warm-up. As soon as I started to run, my left calf muscle went really tight for a few...

I went for a run last night. W5R2, I felt fine after the 5 minute warm-up. As so...

Burl337

Graduate•5 years ago

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Stuck on Repeat

Unfortunately my kidney problems recurred yet again three weeks ago. Resulted in a small op and a week in hospital. Just beginning to run again but having to...

Unfortunately my kidney problems recurred yet again three weeks ago. Resulted in...

Scarlet48

•5 years ago

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W9R2

Nearly there! Ran for 33 mins covered 4.15 km so sadly don’t think it’s going to be 5k in 30 mins for a long time yet 🤣 However I feel great that I can jog...

Nearly there! Ran for 33 mins covered 4.15 km so sadly don’t think it’s going to...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

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Woo week 4 complete

But that means week 5 next - eeek. Feeling quite pleased with myself despite having developed creaks in places I didn't know I had places. My earbuds kept...

But that means week 5 next - eeek. Feeling quite pleased with myself despite ha...

Flump1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Congratulated or certified -you choose!

So, moved house 2 weeks ago (in background of picture) and this is my first run in a totally new part of Spain. Didn’t think to check temperature before...

So, moved house 2 weeks ago (in background of picture) and this is my first run ...

DiverIzzie

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R2 - modest improvement on R1

Another early morning effort, starting at 07:!5. Sunny and relatively cool. I didn't consciously put in more effort than last time, but was pleased when...

Another early morning effort, starting at 07:!5. Sunny and relatively cool. I d...

iain-strachan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Knee pain - any advice?

I graduated C25K a week ago and did my 3rd consolidator run this morning but I’ve developed a pain in my left knee at the bottom of the cap on the inner side....

I graduated C25K a week ago and did my 3rd consolidator run this morning but I’v...

GeorgetteHeyer

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Rest Day Walk

Here's a good rest day workout for people with access to a treadmill, it's only 30 minutes long but should get your heart pumping. Start off with a 5 minute...

Here's a good rest day workout for people with access to a treadmill, it's only ...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Patellar fracture

Not had the best week.Fell at work and have a fractured patella now.On crutches in a full leg brace.Has anyone had a similar injury ?How long before you were...

Not had the best week.Fell at work and have a fractured patella now.On crutches ...

Dogrunner

•5 years ago

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Nowhere near 5k

I've just finished week 8 and am currently on 2 85k. Don't think I'm going to get up to 5k with another 2 mins running next week. I can't increase my speed...

I've just finished week 8 and am currently on 2 85k. Don't think I'm going to ge...

Percyp73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Best Running Music

Morning all, will be heading out tonight for W2R1, have been running with mates but no-one free tonight can anyone suggest some good running music to help me...

Morning all, will be heading out tonight for W2R1, have been running with mates ...

crazycatlady1986

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Difficult one tonight

This eve.

Pinkpig20

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Hi from a newbie

Hi all, just joined but I’m on week 6 run 2 of couch 25k. I managed the 20 minute run last week and was super proud of myself. So far only running on the...

Hi all, just joined but I’m on week 6 run 2 of couch 25k. I managed the 20 minut...

GoodIntentions27

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Anybody here do the oldham parkrun?

I'm thinking of giving it a try in the next few weeks......

Oddity

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Done it

Well I did it and it felt great week 2 run 1 done and dusted. Thanks for all your support

Well I did it and it felt great week 2 run 1 done and dusted. Thanks for all you...

Ellers2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

I’m sweating 😅 but super proud of my run tonight In really warm late night heat I did it and I also found it easy, the running parts was so easy like a breeze...

I’m sweating 😅 but super proud of my run tonight In really warm late night heat...

Ando_k18

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Newbie

I am running my first 5K in the second week of September 2019 and wanted to know the best way to prepare for it over the next 3 months. How many times a week...

I am running my first 5K in the second week of September 2019 and wanted to know...

VegaTorilane

•5 years ago

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W9r2 Better than expected

I haven’t really got much to say about this run. I was tired after a disturbed night, and due to a change in routine, hadn’t been able to drink as much as I...

I haven’t really got much to say about this run. I was tired after a disturbed n...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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2nd consolidation run...

Been struggling with Achilles pain so gave myself a bit of a break and not run since this time last week. Surprised at how much I missed it and was itching to...

Been struggling with Achilles pain so gave myself a bit of a break and not run s...

Bluesky44

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R2

Phew it was warm and windy this evening..didn’t want to go out after a day at work but just followed my routine of coming in,getting changed and wiring myself...

Phew it was warm and windy this evening..didn’t want to go out after a day at wo...

Joggingonthewildside

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

How slow is slow?

I love C25K and I use every year to get back to fitness before my 5km Race for Life. No 17 on Sunday! This year has been problematic mainly because I hate...

I love C25K and I use every year to get back to fitness before my 5km Race for L...

KathE53

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

W4R2 in 24 degrees.

After such a hard last run in week 3 I really wondered if I’d manage the step up (no pun intended), it was horribly hot, but ran with my friend who kept me...

After such a hard last run in week 3 I really wondered if I’d manage the step up...

MrsCDN

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R2 done

I did it, hooray! I’m fine but still finding it hard going. Will it ever get easier x

I did it, hooray! I’m fine but still finding it hard going. Will it ever get eas...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3!!!! 🦸‍♀️🤣

I've only gone and blooming well done it! Wahooooo!

Link09

Graduate•5 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Getting myself fit

Consolidation run 5 😉

A question about feet

Week 5 Run 3

Olympic Park BBC C25k 21 July

Week 5 run 3 ... so so happy 😀

Cramp in calf muscle. Hydration issue??

Stuck on Repeat

W9R2

Woo week 4 complete

Congratulated or certified -you choose!

W7R2 - modest improvement on R1

Knee pain - any advice?

Rest Day Walk

Patellar fracture

Nowhere near 5k

Best Running Music

Difficult one tonight

Hi from a newbie

Anybody here do the oldham parkrun?

Done it

Week 2 Run 2

Newbie

W9r2 Better than expected

2nd consolidation run...

W7R2

How slow is slow?

W4R2 in 24 degrees.

W2R2 done

W9R3!!!! 🦸‍♀️🤣

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