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Flat run

It’s lovely living in the countryside, but, i’m Trying to find somewhere to run my 1st 25 mins run, that doesn’t include steep gradients, running downhill is...

It’s lovely living in the countryside, but, i’m Trying to find somewhere to run ...

Rogie55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 rethink

Ok so after calf muscle injury last week I tried again after 6 days rest (just walking a short distance each day) - however I couldn’t get beyond a brisk walk...

Ok so after calf muscle injury last week I tried again after 6 days rest (just w...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hills.... and more hills!

So last night I decided to change my route, I have been doing slight variations of the same route since beginning c25k and I knew there would be hills as...

So last night I decided to change my route, I have been doing slight variations ...

Alyss18

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1r2

Run 2 done. Much better with the correct shoes. Can feel the pain today though and while I Was running the throat burn was the hardest to push through

Run 2 done. Much better with the correct shoes. Can feel the pain today though a...

Sd33xx

•5 years ago

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Bristol half marathon training

Hiya, I’m training for the Bristol half marathon in September & started with the couch to 5K to get me motivated once again! So, with 13 weeks remaining...

Hiya, I’m training for the Bristol half marathon in September & started with the...

Phill360JL

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Impostor syndrome (long post warning)

Being able to run for 30 minutes is a huge achievement. Being able to run 5k is another huge achievement. Being able to run 5k in 30 minutes, well, I'm sure...

Being able to run for 30 minutes is a huge achievement. Being able to run 5k is ...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

Wk5R1

Weekly check in. Since last time finished wk4 off and this morning did week 5 run 1. Surprisingly, finished it with no problems to speak of. Was worried a...

Weekly check in. Since last time finished wk4 off and this morning did week 5 ru...

AndyB111s

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Bit of a dull post... apologies

In beautiful Rhodes 29 degrees, so, full of water, decided to do wk5 run 1... All good, but last 5 min run felt sick...my fit friend ran with me, age 41, fit...

In beautiful Rhodes 29 degrees, so, full of water, decided to do wk5 run 1... Al...

Ricochet1

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Graduate!

Is this where I tell the administrators that I’ve graduated?!

Mollybloom1

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Drive to run

Does anybody drive to a place for their jogging session rather than running from home? Every route I run from home has steep hills and although I am getting...

Does anybody drive to a place for their jogging session rather than running from...

LUHAN

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Enjoyment?

Any comments on when the enjoyment while running kicks in? Just done W4R2 and found myself dwelling on the time - should I change my running playlist maybe?...

Any comments on when the enjoyment while running kicks in? Just done W4R2 and fo...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Lack of blood or all in my head?

Hi I realise that running is all in the mind but I gave blood last Friday afternoon and obviously had a break for a few days. Tried running my normal 5K on...

Hi I realise that running is all in the mind but I gave blood last Friday aftern...

misoldgit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Will this be a really tough setback??

I'm so so close to finishing this thing. Four runs to go. It's been going so well, and I'm exciting about finishing up and striking out on my own, but I've...

I'm so so close to finishing this thing. Four runs to go. It's been going so wel...

Magiciansgirl1

•5 years ago

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Restarting after setback

Good morning guys, need a bit of motivation as I’ve been told that after my third CSection there’s no running for me until August and I’ve got to phase my...

Good morning guys, need a bit of motivation as I’ve been told that after my thir...

ElizaG

•5 years ago

3 Replies

First run without Sarah Milligan

This was my first run without using an app. I stuck to the same route so I had an idea of time/ distance. The first 5 minutes were difficult (this is always...

This was my first run without using an app. I stuck to the same route so I had a...

Evol

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Treadmill speeds

Can anyone advise on the speeds on a treadmill please? Mine is a Nordic treadmill and the speeds go from 2 up to 22 but I’m not sure how this equates to km or...

Can anyone advise on the speeds on a treadmill please? Mine is a Nordic treadmil...

Davo123

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Week 4

Just starting week 4- I’m abit nervous if I’m honest as run sections are building up now but I have treated myself to new trainers..... any tips or advice...

Just starting week 4- I’m abit nervous if I’m honest as run sections are buildi...

Nellydaisy

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Your constitution!

Has anyone else found that this helps them to, well, go! This morning I went for a walk (my non-running day) and couldn't wait to get back and sit on the...

Has anyone else found that this helps them to, well, go! This morning I went for...

angie31964

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3!

I did it!!! 4.5 km in 31min 18sec! Not quite the 5k but I’m just so chuffed to have got to Graduation. And to think a couple of months ago I’d have struggled...

I did it!!! 4.5 km in 31min 18sec! Not quite the 5k but I’m just so chuffed to h...

Mollybloom1

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Dealing with knee and ankle niggles

After a week break due to a fall I did run 1 week 5 - I feel frustrated in that my stamina is fine but my ankle and knee do not want to play ball!! I wore a...

After a week break due to a fall I did run 1 week 5 - I feel frustrated in that ...

Kpad

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 Joddle 1

So, having already done this run last week due to starting the wrong podcast, I have done W8R1 again today, I may be slow but I did manage to increase pace...

So, having already done this run last week due to starting the wrong podcast, I ...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W4R1 Does it count?

Hi. Due to having arthritis in my knees I am mainly doing my ‘runs’ on a cross trainer. I use the handles during the walk phase and then speed up and pump my...

Hi. Due to having arthritis in my knees I am mainly doing my ‘runs’ on a cross t...

Malbechiker

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Boom

Happy face this morning just did wk6 run 3 😁 I’m officially a runner Laura said 😁😁

Happy face this morning just did wk6 run 3 😁 I’m officially a runner Laura said...

Newbielou

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Windy out the back again 👀

Why is it that the head wind that you battle against at the beginning of your run - so strong it took my breath away a couple of times - doesn’t seem to help...

Why is it that the head wind that you battle against at the beginning of your ru...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Wow 😮!!!!

Level 7 run1 Never run this far before feeling good 😃😃😃

Scenic63

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W6R1

Completed. Not my favourite. Don’t know why. Maybe thought it would be a bit easier after running 20 mins. Any way done and onwards! 🥵🏃🏼‍♀️

Completed. Not my favourite. Don’t know why. Maybe thought it would be a bit eas...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Last week of running before puppy mayhem

Just pondering after return from another 30ish mins /4K ish run what I might be posting this time next week when life as I know it will be turned on its head!...

Just pondering after return from another 30ish mins /4K ish run what I might be ...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Wk9r1 😀

Can’t believe I ran for 30 minutes. I still can’t believe I’m running at all. The first 10 minutes were hard today and I didn’t think I would finish. Got to...

Can’t believe I ran for 30 minutes. I still can’t believe I’m running at all. T...

Ckj06

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

First run after my fall!

Just started week nine and have not been out since a bad fall whilst out last week. I felt quite nervous as I think the fall knocked me. However, I got out...

Just started week nine and have not been out since a bad fall whilst out last we...

Cally73

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Week 9 Gremlins

Got out and ran my first run of week 9 today. Managed to complete the full 30 minutes but this is the first run that has hurt, not significantly, didn’t feel...

Got out and ran my first run of week 9 today. Managed to complete the full 30 m...

jmd104

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2019

Flat run

Week 4 rethink

Hills.... and more hills!

W1r2

Bristol half marathon training

Impostor syndrome (long post warning)

Wk5R1

Bit of a dull post... apologies

Graduate!

Drive to run

Enjoyment?

Lack of blood or all in my head?

Will this be a really tough setback??

Restarting after setback

First run without Sarah Milligan

Treadmill speeds

Week 4

Your constitution!

W9R3!

Dealing with knee and ankle niggles

Week 8 Joddle 1

W4R1 Does it count?

Boom

Windy out the back again 👀

Wow 😮!!!!

W6R1

Last week of running before puppy mayhem

Wk9r1 😀

First run after my fall!

Week 9 Gremlins

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2019

Flat run

Week 4 rethink

Hills.... and more hills!

W1r2

Bristol half marathon training

Impostor syndrome (**long post warning**)

Wk5R1

Bit of a dull post... apologies

Graduate!

Drive to run

Enjoyment?

Lack of blood or all in my head?

Will this be a really tough setback??

Restarting after setback

First run without Sarah Milligan

Treadmill speeds

Week 4

Your constitution!

W9R3!

Dealing with knee and ankle niggles

Week 8 Joddle 1

W4R1 Does it count?

Boom

Windy out the back again 👀

Wow 😮!!!!

W6R1

Last week of running before puppy mayhem

Wk9r1 😀

First run after my fall!

Week 9 Gremlins

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

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Archive

Impostor syndrome (long post warning)