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Week 1 Run 2

Attempted my 2nd run today. I still haven’t completed it but at least I got out there and ran more than the last time. I did 6 x 1 minute runs and the brisk...

Attempted my 2nd run today. I still haven’t completed it but at least I got out ...

BluebellW

•5 years ago

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Can’t get past week 5 run 3

I’ve tried 3 times now and not had a problem the 1st time I did the program. I’m not sure if it’s the heat or a mind thing but am treating each run as a...

I’ve tried 3 times now and not had a problem the 1st time I did the program. I’m...

Nollie26

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 my first failed run 😥

I started my run tonight as usual but for some reason I just wasn’t feeling it. My calves really ached more than usual and I seemed very out of breath. To put...

I started my run tonight as usual but for some reason I just wasn’t feeling it. ...

Litten654

•5 years ago

4 Replies

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BBC documentary on parkrun

I have just read this https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0006wf4

RunaroundSue

•5 years ago

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Can anyone advise re one leg locked !?

So doing week 6 and the left side of my body is cruising...but right side feels locked, so annoying. Had to walk on and off. Pain in right buttock, thigh and...

So doing week 6 and the left side of my body is cruising...but right side feels ...

Ricochet1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Extra runs

Being a shift work I run at all different time and some weeks I can get all my runs in by Thursday, should I just advance to the next week early or do an extra...

Being a shift work I run at all different time and some weeks I can get all my r...

Shaw74

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Run times

Me and my daughter run together both on the same week, normally the same run day we both start the app at the same time but end up by the end 30 seconds...

Me and my daughter run together both on the same week, normally the same run day...

Shaw74

•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 2.

Just completed w6r2. The first 10 min run was fine but the second run at around the 8.30 mark was tough till the end but feel good now it’s completed. Trying...

Just completed w6r2. The first 10 min run was fine but the second run at around ...

1985lad

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Nearly there

This is my first post, although Ive been enjoying reading and getting support and motivation from other people’s posts for a few weeks now. Thank you......

This is my first post, although Ive been enjoying reading and getting support an...

Mookii

Graduate•5 years ago

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First graduation run completed

Just got through my 1st graduation run. Had a break since graduation due to looking after grandchildren totally exhausting!! Graduation run went well today...

Just got through my 1st graduation run. Had a break since graduation due to look...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6, run 1

Loving the programme 🏃‍♀️ it's an amazing feeling running for longer. Only niggle is still my calf, i need to do more stretches i think. 3 rest days didn't...

Loving the programme 🏃‍♀️ it's an amazing feeling running for longer. Only nigg...

Bookloverabc

Graduate•5 years ago

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Parkrun, how to select C25K as club?

I'm sure that I read on here that you can choose C25K as your running club when you register with Parkrun. Has anyone on here managed to do this? The only C25K...

I'm sure that I read on here that you can choose C25K as your running club when ...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lump on my achilles, with a bit of pain....

how long should I rest it? I'm worried about loosing my stamina I've built up.

how long should I rest it? I'm worried about loosing my stamina I've built up....

Lightweight78

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 3

Incredible that the 9 weeks is over. What amazing program! My well-being has dramatically improved and my body shape is going in the right direction. I need to...

Incredible that the 9 weeks is over. What amazing program! My well-being has dra...

QuirkyDelacroix

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Paused C25K .... advice please

I completed wk7r3 in June but have been unable to run since as my thighs are so painful. They don’t hurt when I sit, poke them or touch my toes, but walking...

I completed wk7r3 in June but have been unable to run since as my thighs are so ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Update from yesterday

Well I said last night's run was tough..... Today I feel like I need a hip replacement! Never felt the effects like this before. Feel light headed and...

Well I said last night's run was tough..... Today I feel like I need a hip repla...

Oddity

•5 years ago

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Official Graduation Merchandise

Back in June 2012 we were asked by the then admins if we could supply commemorative tees for graduates. As the NHS has no money available to buy stock they...

Back in June 2012 we were asked by the then admins if we could supply commemorat...

completerunner

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

When we first ran here it was bare then one day it had been ploughed and smoothed a bit later it looked all weedy and now look!!! there is a swathe of wild...

When we first ran here it was bare then one day it had been ploughed and smoothe...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling disappointed

Well I have been running 3 times a week since graduation a month or so ago 2 of which are 5k and one long run which last week was 8 k. I went out this morning...

Well I have been running 3 times a week since graduation a month or so ago 2 of ...

Fleetwood1

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3 - Done it!

I decided to take up running to help me with weight loss. A huge step for someone who, at 57, hadn't done any formal exercise for around 40 years. After a bit...

I decided to take up running to help me with weight loss. A huge step for someo...

WC8334

Graduate•5 years ago

23 Replies

Week 5 run 3 is hard - mentally

From around minute 7 my head gremlins started suggesting I could just walk a bit and it wouldn't matter. I kept going and completed the 20 minutes but I spent...

From around minute 7 my head gremlins started suggesting I could just walk a bit...

Coel

•5 years ago

10 Replies

First failure - w7r2

I’m devastated. I’ve done every run up to this point without stopping and now today my legs just stopped 16 minutes in. I can’t even tell you why! I walked for...

I’m devastated. I’ve done every run up to this point without stopping and now to...

runningmummybear

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Nightrun

So doing my first proper run on Friday. I’ve only either run on my own or with my better half so far so would appreciate any tips. Thank you. Worried about...

So doing my first proper run on Friday. I’ve only either run on my own or with ...

Stottygirl

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Week 9 run 1

Well that was a tough one today, the gremlins were out in force but managed it, can’t believe I’ve only got 2 runs to go!! 🤪🤘🤪🤘

Well that was a tough one today, the gremlins were out in force but managed it, ...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

Injury or normal aches and pains

I had to take three weeks off running after a sinus operation and had my first run on Monday morning. Breathing was good, and although I didn't run for 30...

I had to take three weeks off running after a sinus operation and had my first r...

Crolla

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Smartwatches...any suggestions? 🤔

It is me again. You can tell I love this group!!!! My idea is to go for a run with minimal items... And cheap as possible.... So I am fed up running with my...

It is me again. You can tell I love this group!!!! My idea is to go for a run wi...

Hidden

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Week 9 Run 3 smashed!

My journey started at exactly the same place as everyone else’s, my end run was ‘my’ end run and I covered 4.37km at the finish line. As a 46 year old obese...

My journey started at exactly the same place as everyone else’s, my end run was ...

ExBuggyGolfer

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

W4R1 again

I didn’t quite make it the first time but I’ve done it today 🏃‍♂️😆🥳 I went on the park instead of running along the canal. I found it more challenging...

I didn’t quite make it the first time but I’ve done it today 🏃‍♂️😆🥳 I went on...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R3 completed 😀

What is happening to me I've been hijacked ! Up at 6 (before working a Nightshift) out for run and then dog walked all before 8! It is unbelievable how well...

What is happening to me I've been hijacked ! Up at 6 (before working a Nightshif...

Allymally1

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Gonna go for a run to deal with driving test nerves

I'm gonna go on my second short run of this week (I'm still recovering from a running injury) this morning and also because I have my very first drivng test...

I'm gonna go on my second short run of this week (I'm still recovering from a ru...

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2019

Week 1 Run 2

Can’t get past week 5 run 3

Week 7 Run 2 my first failed run 😥

BBC documentary on parkrun

Can anyone advise re one leg locked !?

Extra runs

Run times

Week 6 run 2.

Nearly there

First graduation run completed

Week 6, run 1

Parkrun, how to select C25K as club?

Lump on my achilles, with a bit of pain....

Week 9 run 3

Paused C25K .... advice please

Update from yesterday

Official Graduation Merchandise

Week 5 run 1

Feeling disappointed

W9R3 - Done it!

Week 5 run 3 is hard - mentally

First failure - w7r2

Nightrun

Week 9 run 1

Injury or normal aches and pains

Smartwatches...any suggestions? 🤔

Week 9 Run 3 smashed!

W4R1 again

W4R3 completed 😀

Gonna go for a run to deal with driving test nerves

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