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First parkrun done. Amazing

Just got back from my first parkrun. Was nervous about going but I shouldn’t have been. What an amazing experience. It felt so good running it considering 9...

Just got back from my first parkrun. Was nervous about going but I shouldn’t hav...

1985lad

Graduate•5 years ago

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WK5 R3 smashed

So I said goodbye to Sarah for a run and hello Michael, then thought it Saturday, what about parkrun. Thought id do the first 20 minutes running and then walk...

So I said goodbye to Sarah for a run and hello Michael, then thought it Saturday...

Mightyfish

•5 years ago

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How much difference does a few extra pounds make?

ok.I have been doing park for the last year or so ,although recently work and holidays have got in the way a bit.I have also managed to put on about 8 pound.My...

ok.I have been doing park for the last year or so ,although recently work and ho...

ruralrob

•5 years ago

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Running is amazing

Helping my granda and dad put concrete in down at my grandas. We moved away from Belfast 23 years ago. So I went for a wee run around where I used to grow up....

Helping my granda and dad put concrete in down at my grandas. We moved away fro...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wet weather footwear Raynauds

Hello! Ok...I admit it, I am obsessed. I’m now worrying how I will run in wet weather. I have some goretex walking shoes, but they aren’t meant for running. I...

Hello! Ok...I admit it, I am obsessed. I’m now worrying how I will run in wet we...

Benttoe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back on the horse 😁

So after my last post where I was feeling a bit jaded I had a word with myself 🤣 this morning I've been out and cracked a 20 minute run and did 2.8k. Feeling...

So after my last post where I was feeling a bit jaded I had a word with myself �...

Oddity

•5 years ago

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Week 3 is complete!

I probably could have walked faster but I did it! Bring on week 4

Thebluesmartie

•5 years ago

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So disappointed

I didn't do my second set of runs this week just couldn't find the time and motivation. Gonna get my arse in gear on Monday 💪👌👍

I didn't do my second set of runs this week just couldn't find the time and moti...

Yowiewowie19

•5 years ago

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Running partner? Possible solution

I need a running partner. I have done 2 weeks of c25k and couldn’t do more due to childcare issues. Now those problems are gone but I need motivation to...

I need a running partner. I have done 2 weeks of c25k and couldn’t do more due t...

Portia0906

•5 years ago

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Struggling to run in heat!!

I’m currently in Italy and it’s ridiculously hot from early morning to evening. I can’t run at night as my house is in the mountains in the middle of nowhere...

I’m currently in Italy and it’s ridiculously hot from early morning to evening. ...

Qvisty

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week9run2 done!!!! But tired for the rest of the day...

Yayyyy, about to graduate!!!! It was a tough run as I felt rubbish but with the mentality of I will do it, I even did just a shy of 4k in 30 minutes!!! . No...

Yayyyy, about to graduate!!!! It was a tough run as I felt rubbish but with the ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W4R1.... 5 minutes!!!

Wow... Suprised myself this morning.. 2x 5 minute runs... No stopping... 1st run harder than 2nd to be honest as 1st run seemed to never end..had a bit of an...

Wow... Suprised myself this morning.. 2x 5 minute runs... No stopping... 1st run...

Pdb48

Graduate•5 years ago

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New shoes bought

So, this is getting serious now! W5R2 completed today and fresh from the finish I accepted that a) I’m really enjoying this and b) new footwear is in order -...

So, this is getting serious now! W5R2 completed today and fresh from the finish ...

Adsum

Graduate•5 years ago

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COPD Overlap

Hi, I’ve nearly completed on week 2 of C25K. Wondering if anyone else is running with a COPD/Asthma overlap? The heat/ humidity isn’t helping at the moment....

Hi, I’ve nearly completed on week 2 of C25K. Wondering if anyone else is running...

Windy73

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2r3 blues

Just finished w2r3. I hope this begins to get easier as that was a struggle this week. My legs felt like lead but managed to complete the runs.

Just finished w2r3. I hope this begins to get easier as that was a struggle this...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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How to increase speed

I've just done my first post graduation run. I aimed for 30 minutes, but I'm hoping to increase my pace, with the goal of managing 5k in 30 minutes. I started...

I've just done my first post graduation run. I aimed for 30 minutes, but I'm hop...

NettieNoo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Absolutely useless ‘runner’

So I started the c25k app before I went to America on honeymoon, I only had time to do just under 2 weeks. I’m now back from honeymoon, a million stone heavier...

So I started the c25k app before I went to America on honeymoon, I only had time...

Roweyja03

•5 years ago

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Barcodes!

It’s that time of week... if you’re parkrunning in the morning go put a barcode in you shoe, another in the car if you’re driving, one on the back of the front...

It’s that time of week... if you’re parkrunning in the morning go put a barcode ...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•5 years ago

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Post graduation run

First post graduation run today. Feeling happy...1st I ran 2nd I did 5.km It took 43 minutes which I know is snail pace but I'm pleased I even made it Gonna...

First post graduation run today. Feeling happy...1st I ran 2nd I did 5.km It too...

Oncefit

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3 - and off to Week 8

thanks to all the support my last post received and the eye opening advice from UnfitNoMore, I went for the last run of W7 a little more confident and feeling...

thanks to all the support my last post received and the eye opening advice from ...

Murielbez

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation

I’ve just finished W9R3 woohoo 🎉

Pinknfluffylady

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

First park run tomorrow 😳

Am literally terrified - have not yet run 5k ever, despite graduating a month or two ago. Everyone says ‘you’ll be fine’ but I am soooo nervous and not...

Am literally terrified - have not yet run 5k ever, despite graduating a month or...

Hazel10

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ooh wow! I’m a graduate! Thank you to every single person who has answered my many questions.

Now I just need to keep it up!

Benttoe

Graduate•5 years ago

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A fantastic sub 30min 5k so pleased

When out and run a brilliant sub 30 min 5k absolutely Over the moon to achieve below 9 min miles. It’s been coming but it was just when. I knew it was good...

When out and run a brilliant sub 30 min 5k absolutely Over the moon to achieve b...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

23 Replies

Apologies

Sorry all but this is just a vent off post, I’ve had such amazing support on here, I’m currently taking some time out to rest the groin/hip pain as recommended...

Sorry all but this is just a vent off post, I’ve had such amazing support on her...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

18 Replies

Advance Warning ⚠️

I’m back ! I’ve lost a whole stone of Ethel and I’m going to work towards beating the 3k I managed in February. 1:1 today was hard - I’ve been doing steady...

I’m back ! I’ve lost a whole stone of Ethel and I’m going to work towards beatin...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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I can't breath......

Just back from work 5 run 2....First 8 mins were okay. 2nd not so great. My biggest issue at the moment is controlling my breathing and getting into a rhythm....

Just back from work 5 run 2....First 8 mins were okay. 2nd not so great. My bigg...

WobblyJogger

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Breathing tips?

W8R2 down! The thing holding me back lately is my breathing, I'm very aware it's all in my chest but find it very difficult to belly breathe whilst running? My...

W8R2 down! The thing holding me back lately is my breathing, I'm very aware it's...

Nuggets28

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Hello running in the canaries

Anyone running in lanzarote? I’ve noticed there’s no races to enter either for August

Anyone running in lanzarote? I’ve noticed there’s no races to enter either for A...

Janine2

•5 years ago

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W7R2: well, that was nice

W7R2 -- and I didn't have to slow down near the end! No runner's high, but no gremlins, either. Suddenly week 9 seems so much more possible.... I always feel...

W7R2 -- and I didn't have to slow down near the end! No runner's high, but no gr...

Perygl

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

First parkrun done. Amazing

WK5 R3 smashed

How much difference does a few extra pounds make?

Running is amazing

Wet weather footwear Raynauds

Back on the horse 😁

Week 3 is complete!

So disappointed

Running partner? Possible solution

Struggling to run in heat!!

Week9run2 done!!!! But tired for the rest of the day...

W4R1.... 5 minutes!!!

New shoes bought

COPD Overlap

W2r3 blues

How to increase speed

Absolutely useless ‘runner’

Barcodes!

Post graduation run

W7R3 - and off to Week 8

Graduation

First park run tomorrow 😳

Ooh wow! I’m a graduate! Thank you to every single person who has answered my many questions.

A fantastic sub 30min 5k so pleased

Apologies

Advance Warning ⚠️

I can't breath......

Breathing tips?

Hello running in the canaries

W7R2: well, that was nice

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