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Week 8 Run 1

I did the first run of week 8 yesterday morning. As soon as I started running, I thought - something isn't quite right with my left side (buttock/top of thigh...

I did the first run of week 8 yesterday morning. As soon as I started running, ...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•5 years ago

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Headbands

Evening all, I usually wear a skip hat when running however as it’s been warm and humid I’m thinking a headband would be a better option... Any advice on...

Evening all, I usually wear a skip hat when running however as it’s been warm an...

AnnaHod

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tough end to week 8

Another week completed! First 2 runs were pretty good, but just finished the last one and found it tough going. I didn’t sleep well last night and also didn’t...

Another week completed! First 2 runs were pretty good, but just finished the las...

Ksh83

Graduate•5 years ago

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Swans on the BCK 5K trail

Had a walk around part of the ButtercupKid 5K trail and took a photo of these swans

Had a walk around part of the ButtercupKid 5K trail and took a photo of these sw...

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

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A very late introduction, and a question.

Well this intro is a little late. Sorry but I'm a lurker, read a lot but post very little. Started this back in February after my GP suggested I give it a...

Well this intro is a little late. Sorry but I'm a lurker, read a lot but post ve...

30QuidKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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Woo hoo! W5R3 done

At 3am I was wide awake worrying about running for 20 minutes, convinced - in that 3am way - that I’d never do it and it was only a fluke that I’d managed to...

At 3am I was wide awake worrying about running for 20 minutes, convinced - in th...

Puppy-love

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 😊 App FAIL 😣 RAIN ☔

Week 6 Run 1 - I was looking forward to this one after conquering the 20 minute run in Week 5... The weather forecast was good. Drove 5 minutes up the road to...

Week 6 Run 1 - I was looking forward to this one after conquering the 20 minute ...

AliHC

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting ready to start.

Hi all. New to the couch to 5k. Not started yet, currently in process of ordering workout gear and need to get myself some trainers.

Hi all. New to the couch to 5k. Not started yet, currently in process of orderin...

-Steve-

Graduate•5 years ago

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The Mantra returns . . .

Inspired by Tartancat 😀 The tune is “Whistle a Happy Tune” from “The King and I”, and the photo is the AlMorr Loop midsummer. Enjoy ! Whenever I feel afraid...

Inspired by Tartancat 😀 The tune is “Whistle a Happy Tune” from “The King and I...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3

So completed this one this morning. Was a bit of a struggle with the internal dialogue doubting myself, which is odd as I was really confident on the other two...

So completed this one this morning. Was a bit of a struggle with the internal di...

Emeraldgael

Graduate•5 years ago

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Prodigal run(ner)

Well folks, it feels like half a lifetime since I was in touch... in reality, it was 4 weeks ago that I sprained my foot. A lot has happened to me personally...

Well folks, it feels like half a lifetime since I was in touch... in reality, it...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5r2 first runners high 😍!

After feeling a bit crap for missing an extra day between runs, I got my kit on, stuck in my headphones and found a new playlist to get me through my run....

After feeling a bit crap for missing an extra day between runs, I got my kit on,...

Onewomanscrusade

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3 -- I'm a convert now.

Hurray! Just finished Week Seven! I ended up going a couple extra minutes just so I could tell myself that I had jogged two whole miles for the first time in...

Hurray! Just finished Week Seven! I ended up going a couple extra minutes just...

Perygl

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk9r2 - one left

Had last week off for my walking holiday and then did wk9r1 after I got back home. Found it tough and had far more gremlins than I was expecting. Have just...

Had last week off for my walking holiday and then did wk9r1 after I got back hom...

Topcat09

Graduate•5 years ago

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Age is just a number

For all the beginners who wonder if they are too old to start - she didn't take up sport until 10 years ago......

For all the beginners who wonder if they are too old to start - she didn't take ...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hafan Pwllheli Parkrun - Sun, Sea & VRBs

Well, that went so much better than I expected! 5km run on sand, there and back along a big 2.5km curve! But just look at that view, isn’t it gorgeous? And...

Well, that went so much better than I expected! 5km run on sand, there and back...

TailChaser

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R1 - so close!

Argh! I ran 23' and stopped, only had 5' to go but I was really hot, my throat was dry - it's not even that my legs were sore as they were fine but on this...

Argh! I ran 23' and stopped, only had 5' to go but I was really hot, my throat w...

Murielbez

Graduate•5 years ago

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Recurrent colds after running

I’ve been plodding away at C25K for what feels like forever, but I’ve been really enjoying it. I’ve noticed that a pattern has emerged where I go for my run...

I’ve been plodding away at C25K for what feels like forever, but I’ve been reall...

Libmonkey

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R3 complete

I really can’t believe I only have 3 runs of 30 minutes next week to graduate. I struggled with week 1, it took 3 weeks of week 3 before I felt brave enough to...

I really can’t believe I only have 3 runs of 30 minutes next week to graduate. I...

Newtsandfrogs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lady in a pink vest

So doing my W4R2 yesterday in the Milton Keynes area and I was doing my 5 mins warm up walk when a lady jogs past me in the opposite direction, obvs we say...

So doing my W4R2 yesterday in the Milton Keynes area and I was doing my 5 mins w...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W9R1

After feeling rather yuck yesterday, everything ached and a sore tummy, woke up this morning feeling much improved. So good in fact I headed off to the beach...

After feeling rather yuck yesterday, everything ached and a sore tummy, woke up ...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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Physio tips

I've completed the couch to 5k a few weeks agon and have continued running trying to increase the distance slightly. However I have now got pain in my left leg...

I've completed the couch to 5k a few weeks agon and have continued running tryin...

Arec

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Nice steady 5k- felt good

Think I’m back in the groove as declined the offer of wine last night as wanted a nice fresh gentle jog out today ( not so saintly as had been coiffing the...

Think I’m back in the groove as declined the offer of wine last night as wanted ...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Nice steady 5k- felt good

Think I’m back in the groove as declined the offer of wine last night as wanted a nice fresh gentle jog out today ( not so saintly as had been coiffing the...

Think I’m back in the groove as declined the offer of wine last night as wanted ...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

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Gait

Hi all, I’m about to head into week 3 and I’m aware my trainers aren’t up to this kind of physical exercise. Where’s best for a gait analysis? It’s not...

Hi all, I’m about to head into week 3 and I’m aware my trainers aren’t up to thi...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W4r3

Well that went well, As always the first run is always the hardest, but I made it!!! Not sure how I am going to do next week with a longer first run but...

Well that went well, As always the first run is always the hardest, but I made...

Twinkle9

Graduate•5 years ago

16 Replies

C25K Graduation

In all honestly, I never thought after 9 weeks I would be able to run 5K let alone 6 K which is what I did today. Feeling really good about it too 👍🤩

In all honestly, I never thought after 9 weeks I would be able to run 5K let alo...

Racer555

Graduate•5 years ago

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Would you Adam ‘n Eve it?

I am pleased to report that W5R3 has just been completed. Thank you to everyone who has counselled in their comments to other runners in regard to the duration...

I am pleased to report that W5R3 has just been completed. Thank you to everyone ...

Adsum

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

How to get faster?

So having completed Wk 9 on Thursday I was curious to see how far I was running in 30mins.Ive just completed a run and used Runkeeper to track my run. I'm just...

So having completed Wk 9 on Thursday I was curious to see how far I was running ...

Jailbird

Graduate•5 years ago

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Parkrun - first of many!

Good morning. I managed a Parkrun yesterday all by myself. Came 838th but was proud of myself! Pushed myself more than I normally would. And I completed W7R1...

Good morning. I managed a Parkrun yesterday all by myself. Came 838th but was pr...

angie31964

Graduate•5 years ago

27 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

Week 8 Run 1

Headbands

Tough end to week 8

Swans on the BCK 5K trail

A very late introduction, and a question.

Woo hoo! W5R3 done

Week 6 😊 App FAIL 😣 RAIN ☔

Getting ready to start.

The Mantra returns . . .

Week 8 Run 3

Prodigal run(ner)

W5r2 first runners high 😍!

W7R3 -- I'm a convert now.

Wk9r2 - one left

Age is just a number

Hafan Pwllheli Parkrun - Sun, Sea & VRBs

W8R1 - so close!

Recurrent colds after running

W8R3 complete

Lady in a pink vest

W9R1

Physio tips

Nice steady 5k- felt good

Nice steady 5k- felt good

Gait

W4r3

C25K Graduation

Would you Adam ‘n Eve it?

How to get faster?

Parkrun - first of many!

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