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Here’s hoping I succeed this time!

Started Couch to 5K last year and got to week 6 (was really proud of myself as I have never been able to run, even when at school many many years ago) but then...

Started Couch to 5K last year and got to week 6 (was really proud of myself as I...

Petalutha59

•5 years ago

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W5R3 done!!

Wow! I did it!! I actually actually did it!!! As everyone has said, trust the plan! It's more mind than body! I found my mind saying prayers, lyrics, numbers...

Wow! I did it!! I actually actually did it!!! As everyone has said, trust the pl...

WellbeingMyself

•5 years ago

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How do park runs work?

I keep seeing people talk about wristbands and registering with a website to get your time. Can someone explain if there is something you need to do in advance...

I keep seeing people talk about wristbands and registering with a website to get...

Cath400

Graduate•5 years ago

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First really long run overcome

Feeling very proud of myself today. I finally conquered the 16miles barrier. Was going OK until 9.85miles when my phone battery died and phone shut down....

Feeling very proud of myself today. I finally conquered the 16miles barrier. Was...

Pippa49

•5 years ago

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Week 2 run 3

Well now have my couch 2 to 5k app working and Sarah Milligan helped me through this run. Feeling good.😀

Well now have my couch 2 to 5k app working and Sarah Milligan helped me through ...

Transformers

•5 years ago

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So close! I run left! Week 9 run 2 ✅

I did it! Only one more run then graduation!!!!! It is tough but I’m glad I’m persevering... does it get easier? I’m just wondering will I ever run for 3mins...

I did it! Only one more run then graduation!!!!! It is tough but I’m glad I’m p...

RunRach

Graduate•5 years ago

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Greetings from the USA

Hi all! We survived the move and are settling in to our new digs outside DC. My last run (W8R3) was on Sunday. Today (Saturday) I jumped onto the treadmill for...

Hi all! We survived the move and are settling in to our new digs outside DC. My ...

Perygl

Graduate•5 years ago

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Advice from graduates please on pace

Just done week 6 run 2 and very slow. Although I’m convinced I’ll run for 30 mins by the end of the programme I can’t imagine running 5k in half an hour. Has...

Just done week 6 run 2 and very slow. Although I’m convinced I’ll run for 30 min...

Inforthelongru

Graduate•5 years ago

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5th and last Parkrun...

Until next week! 🤣 After my extremely difficult run on Wednesday, I decided to run and walk today. A good decision, as the sun quickly became very hot , even...

Until next week! 🤣 After my extremely difficult run on Wednesday, I decided to...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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Parkrun

did it did park run without walking... ran all the way feeling proud. couch to 5k couldn't have done it without ye x

did it did park run without walking... ran all the way feeling proud. couch to 5...

windyjine

•5 years ago

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When to do a Parkrun

I’m really enjoying running at the moment, and can’t wait to be doing the full 5k and eventually the 10k runs. I’m only on week 3 and don’t want to do anything...

I’m really enjoying running at the moment, and can’t wait to be doing the full 5...

NearlyMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3- I only done it!

After repeating W5R2 twice as I was dreading run 3, I finally completed run 3 today. I was so nervous last night I hardly slept! Total anxiety attack! 10...

After repeating W5R2 twice as I was dreading run 3, I finally completed run 3 to...

JaynePri

•5 years ago

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Done it!

Third attempt and I did W3R3 without ‘stopping the clock’ for a few seconds on the second three-minute run! Will have to repeat a couple of times before moving...

Third attempt and I did W3R3 without ‘stopping the clock’ for a few seconds on t...

Lead_Legs_Hustler

•5 years ago

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Back to gym today

After the disappointment of Tuesday with no ankle operation I’ve decided to go back in the gym I have new insulin and with the gym hope to get blood down this...

After the disappointment of Tuesday with no ankle operation I’ve decided to go b...

Garden17

•5 years ago

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A quick question/advice needed if possible

I've just got back from run 2 of week 6, during the run my calves completely seized up. I almost didn't finish because of the pain, this hasn't happened...

I've just got back from run 2 of week 6, during the run my calves completely sei...

Barrelsofleaves

Graduate•5 years ago

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AlMorr 3rd P.Run NewPB

I ran my 3rd Parkrun at Dunfermline and achieved a PB time of 32.19 and an age grading of 56.78%, not only is this a PB at Parkrun but an absolute PB anywhere...

I ran my 3rd Parkrun at Dunfermline and achieved a PB time of 32.19 and an age g...

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

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Progress, 4th Parkrun new PB

To those starting out on W1r1, your probably thinking Park runs, will that happen. Well it has for me. i’m 63 3/4, and over weight, granny. Today, week 12, I...

To those starting out on W1r1, your probably thinking Park runs, will that happe...

Rogie55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Fitbit inaccuracy

Gutted is not a big enough word. I did Parkrun this morning and beat my previous PB by 24 seconds - all well and good. BUT I am SO furious with Fatbitch. As I...

Gutted is not a big enough word. I did Parkrun this morning and beat my previou...

NettieNoo

Graduate•5 years ago

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First park run!!

So I did my first park run this morning!! My mental health has been awful this week and I was dreading it as I didn’t think I’d have the mental energy to...

So I did my first park run this morning!! My mental health has been awful this w...

Habley

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation run one

I wondered if we would be able to just run without Michael telling us how well we were doing. Well we can and we did😀 It’s still very warm and the sun peeked...

I wondered if we would be able to just run without Michael telling us how well w...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Should I get a massage??

On Thursday, I did a new route. I went on MapMyRun, mapped out a 6K and then went for it. Couple of things. 1. I narrowly missed half a tree falling on me. 2....

On Thursday, I did a new route. I went on MapMyRun, mapped out a 6K and then wen...

Burl337

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run today

Did my first run today struggle on the last 2 runs but kept waking. Roll on monday

Did my first run today struggle on the last 2 runs but kept waking. Roll on mond...

Kia12

•5 years ago

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5 mins 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Well. That’s my first 5 minute run complete. Feel good but I’m definitely going to get good running shoes. Can anyone recommend any? Thanks

Well. That’s my first 5 minute run complete. Feel good but I’m definitely going ...

Joanna-pink

•5 years ago

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I did it!!!!! ParkRun 1 in the bag. 👍🏻💕👍🏻

It was amazing!!! Thank you all, every one of you that have sent comments and messages of support. You are the wind beneath my bingo wings!!!

It was amazing!!! Thank you all, every one of you that have sent comments and me...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Parkrun down!

Did my first Parkrun this morning! Had a burst of torrential rain while we were gathering at the starting line which let up as soon as we set off. A friend...

Did my first Parkrun this morning! Had a burst of torrential rain while we were ...

annatonina

Graduate•5 years ago

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PB on parkrun

Loving this parkrun business

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R3

I found this week a bit of a challenge with my legs feeling like lead weights into 2- 2.5 minutes. My breathing is much better and i don’t hurt afterwards with...

I found this week a bit of a challenge with my legs feeling like lead weights in...

Sonia52

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting Quicker

Completed my 3rd 5k since completing couch to 5k and just went 1 min 21 secs quicker than last time 🏃‍♂️😁

Completed my 3rd 5k since completing couch to 5k and just went 1 min 21 secs qui...

Logan1980

Graduate•5 years ago

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Return from the IC

After a nasty cut that gave me an infection in my Achilles I have been on the IC and to be fair the Idle C since May. Picked up the C25 at week 5 this morning...

After a nasty cut that gave me an infection in my Achilles I have been on the IC...

MandiV

•5 years ago

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W2R3

W2R3 completed. Was a lot easier than R1&2 which I found tough. Feeling fantastic after early morning run today. Roll on W3 💪 #letssmashthis

W2R3 completed. Was a lot easier than R1&2 which I found tough. Feeling fantast...

Di72

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

Here’s hoping I succeed this time!

W5R3 done!!

How do park runs work?

First really long run overcome

Week 2 run 3

So close! I run left! Week 9 run 2 ✅

Greetings from the USA

Advice from graduates please on pace

5th and last Parkrun...

Parkrun

When to do a Parkrun

Week 5 Run 3- I only done it!

Done it!

Back to gym today

A quick question/advice needed if possible

AlMorr 3rd P.Run NewPB

Progress, 4th Parkrun new PB

Fitbit inaccuracy

First park run!!

Consolidation run one

Should I get a massage??

First run today

5 mins 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I did it!!!!! ParkRun 1 in the bag. 👍🏻💕👍🏻

First Parkrun down!

PB on parkrun

W3R3

Getting Quicker

Return from the IC

W2R3

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