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How to return after injury...

I graduated at the end of April and was following the C25K+ podcasts to consolidate and managing at least one stamina, one stepping stone and one speed run...

I graduated at the end of April and was following the C25K+ podcasts to consolid...

Wiggy-Giggy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hard work

😜😜😜

Dwagstaff

•5 years ago

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Shuffle first run

I did my first ever run today , but just wanted to ask , all I could do at 60 second run was literally shuffle , Barely more than the brisk walk ! Is this ok?...

I did my first ever run today , but just wanted to ask , all I could do at 60 se...

MHPr

•5 years ago

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Only 4 more runs to graduation!

Like some others on here, I have avoided posting until I felt that I wasn't go to bomb out embarrassingly quickly. Time has flown, with fitting in runs around...

Like some others on here, I have avoided posting until I felt that I wasn't go t...

abitwobbly

Graduate•5 years ago

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NewTrainers - Week 1 Day 1

First run today...EVER...struggled breathing but finished and feel remarkably pleased with myself. A combination of Tina Turner and Olivia Newton-John...

First run today...EVER...struggled breathing but finished and feel remarkably pl...

PlodderOver40

•5 years ago

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Outside v treadmill

I WILL graduate on Thursday and have done all my training outdoors. My lovely friend will graduate too but in the allotted 30 mins she can cover 5.2k on her...

I WILL graduate on Thursday and have done all my training outdoors. My lovely fr...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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R6 day 3 I did it😀

Kept putting it off this morning, but I plodded for 25 mins and strangely enjoyed it😁😁 So chuffed, as really didn’t think it was possible.

Kept putting it off this morning, but I plodded for 25 mins and strangely enjoye...

Wimwim

•5 years ago

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Week 3 done! 6 weeks to go!

Holy smokes! Although I've tried the Couch to 5k programme in the past, this is the first time that I've made it this far. Some things that I've found have...

Holy smokes! Although I've tried the Couch to 5k programme in the past, this is ...

Greennotleanmachine

•5 years ago

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W9 r2

Did it last night woohoo 5.2k over the moon last one on Wednesday bring it on xxx

Did it last night woohoo 5.2k over the moon last one on Wednesday bring it on xx...

Teddyboo52

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R1

Hi everyone. I realise that I’ve probably left it a bit late to do my first ever post but I think it’s probably because I felt I would have fallen off the...

Hi everyone. I realise that I’ve probably left it a bit late to do my first ever...

TinyClangR

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R2

In the bag! A cool overcast morning in Northumberland, a few spots of rain. I was on our parkrun course at druridge bay and when MJ said I was near the end I...

In the bag! A cool overcast morning in Northumberland, a few spots of rain. I wa...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated!!

Can’t believe that after 15 weeks I have done it and graduated the C25k! So proud of myself, never thought I’d get there at the beginning, so keep going people...

Can’t believe that after 15 weeks I have done it and graduated the C25k! So prou...

Vicky11ma

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feelings of anticipation

I’ve started and failed C25k on several occasions. Mostly down to my own self doubt of being able to achieve. I’ve now completed week 5.1 and am looking...

I’ve started and failed C25k on several occasions. Mostly down to my own self do...

Jaycooper71

•5 years ago

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7.91km !!!!

I decided to try and run all the way along my local trailway this morning and found myself at the end without too much pain 😃. Then decided to jog back along...

I decided to try and run all the way along my local trailway this morning and fo...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R1

Week 9 of C25K and just completed first run! Just as run completed Lizzo Good as Hell came on! How was I feeling you ask? Good as Hell!!! 🏃🏼‍♀️☺️🏃🏼‍♀️

Week 9 of C25K and just completed first run! Just as run completed Lizzo Good as...

RiaT

•5 years ago

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So near but yet so far....

I’ve just finished W7R3, after not running for just over 3 weeks (events and injury conspired against me!), and it was tough. I couldn’t get my breathing...

I’ve just finished W7R3, after not running for just over 3 weeks (events and inj...

Nicky_F

Graduate•5 years ago

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Not ran for 2 weeks but...

Was on week 4 run 3 but with it being summer holidays and working more hours haven't ran for 2 weeks, decided to go today, my 12 year old joined me, my 6 year...

Was on week 4 run 3 but with it being summer holidays and working more hours hav...

Lins2019

•5 years ago

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First full run

Well I never... this time 5 weeks ago I couldn’t put one foot in front of the other! Last night I managed to complete my W5R3 full run, with no walking. Never...

Well I never... this time 5 weeks ago I couldn’t put one foot in front of the ot...

NewbieRunner19

•5 years ago

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WOOO HOOO!!!!! YEAH!!! Graduation 🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I’ve made it!!! A graduation run this morning in the cool early sun. Saying I’m happy doesn’t cover it. How did this happen; from truly knowing that I...

I’ve made it!!! A graduation run this morning in the cool early sun. Saying I’m...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

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First post!

Hey! Just doing my best to stay focused on the plan. I completed w6r2 yesterday, but with lots of happenings in life inbetween, still, determined to keep...

Hey! Just doing my best to stay focused on the plan. I completed w6r2 yesterday,...

Musicmatters75

•5 years ago

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Wahoooo! W6 R3

Just completed tge 25min run none stop! Very pleased with myself even though it felt like the last 5 minutes were taking me to the limits of human endurance......

Just completed tge 25min run none stop! Very pleased with myself even though it ...

Beelady

Graduate•5 years ago

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One man and his dog.

I've had to post this ,as it's just a fantastic story. If you've got 5mins please read it because it will truly brighten up your day 🐶🏃‍♂️👌✌

I've had to post this ,as it's just a fantastic story. If you've got 5mins pleas...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W3R1 - am I feeling the benefit?

Made a start on week 3 this morning, I had found that my shins were hurting after completing week 2 so I was a little worried about how upping the running time...

Made a start on week 3 this morning, I had found that my shins were hurting afte...

AndrewMo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back up and Running

So I'd posted recently to say I hadn't run in 4 weeks, which then went to 5 but I did a short run last week ( 2 miles) and felt I could have gone further but...

So I'd posted recently to say I hadn't run in 4 weeks, which then went to 5 but ...

MDaw35

Graduate•5 years ago

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Had a few days off.

So I’ve just had almost a week off due to being very busy and going to a festival at the weekend. Should I be alright picking up where I left off?

So I’ve just had almost a week off due to being very busy and going to a festiva...

Lazybet300

•5 years ago

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Painful first post graduation run

So I’m heading back to the doctors with my knee. Having graduated on Wednesday I went to see the doctor. Well I actually saw the advanced nurse, she said carry...

So I’m heading back to the doctors with my knee. Having graduated on Wednesday I...

MrsCDN

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated!!!

Well 9 weeks ago I couldn’t run to the end of the road. I never thought I’d be able to run again. Always found an excuse not to.....too busy, wrong time of...

Well 9 weeks ago I couldn’t run to the end of the road. I never thought I’d be a...

Topcat09

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back at it

After 10 days of hell resting a groin injury, finally today I got back at it, was up nice and early, gear on and a plan to take it easy, promised myself some...

After 10 days of hell resting a groin injury, finally today I got back at it, wa...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5r1

Don’t know why I was worried, the first 5 minutes was ok, feeling very hot and happy. Have a great day 😁😁

Don’t know why I was worried, the first 5 minutes was ok, feeling very hot and ...

Twinkle9

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R1

Hi all, week 5 now commenced, now looking forward to run 2 on Thursday. My knee is still holding up so all is good.

Hi all, week 5 now commenced, now looking forward to run 2 on Thursday. My knee ...

calcon

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

How to return after injury...

Hard work

Shuffle first run

Only 4 more runs to graduation!

NewTrainers - Week 1 Day 1

Outside v treadmill

R6 day 3 I did it😀

Week 3 done! 6 weeks to go!

W9 r2

W9R1

W9R2

Graduated!!

Feelings of anticipation

7.91km !!!!

W9R1

So near but yet so far....

Not ran for 2 weeks but...

First full run

WOOO HOOO!!!!! YEAH!!! Graduation 🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️

First post!

Wahoooo! W6 R3

One man and his dog.

W3R1 - am I feeling the benefit?

Back up and Running

Had a few days off.

Painful first post graduation run

Graduated!!!

Back at it

W5r1

W5R1

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