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Week 9 Run2

I hadn't run since earlier in the week so felt I had to get myself out the door today. I set off for my warm up walk in slight rain and started running just...

I hadn't run since earlier in the week so felt I had to get myself out the door ...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Progress

Who would have thought it back in July when I started the couch to 5k. Today’s run was 7.57 miles in 1 hour 23 minutes. I’m feeling good about life

Who would have thought it back in July when I started the couch to 5k. Today’s r...

calcon

Graduate•5 years ago

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Shin splints

Hi, Having failed c25k twice, I’ve decided to give it another go. I got stuck on week 4 on both occasions due to shin splints. I’m on week one but getting...

Hi, Having failed c25k twice, I’ve decided to give it another go. I got stuck o...

Lexikdo

•5 years ago

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Just Another Wet Day Sunday.

Dragging the chain and watching the rain and looking forward to the start of week 5 tomorrow. Reflecting on my realities.How to maintain a level of...

Dragging the chain and watching the rain and looking forward to the start of wee...

Tbae

•5 years ago

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W9R3 - completed!

Just got back from a wet and muddy graduation run - surely the best kind of run?? Managed a touch over 4km again, this time all on flat rather the downhill...

Just got back from a wet and muddy graduation run - surely the best kind of run?...

NearlyMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Perfect rainy weather!

It’s my ideal weather today for a run. Rainy! Beautiful 5k. I thought I’d prefer sun as i’m a son worshipper but running in the sun is no joke! Luckily I was...

It’s my ideal weather today for a run. Rainy! Beautiful 5k. I thought I’d prefer...

Milajayne

Graduate•5 years ago

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Perkins half marathon

I ran past all the marshals out setting up for this event as my village is at the 5 mile point. They are all easy to forget and to see them all out in the rain...

I ran past all the marshals out setting up for this event as my village is at th...

Brooko

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 - awful weather but faster pace ...

It was raining so heavily during my warm up walk it was almost comical. I run in hiking gear, and I was wearing a ripstop nylon shirt - no problem in rain -...

It was raining so heavily during my warm up walk it was almost comical. I run in...

ForbiddenPlanet

Graduate•5 years ago

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Not just Strength and Stamina... S & F Strength and Stamina...

Hi folks...Yes, you have guessed it... :) Here I am again... and this reminder is for all the people who have not found out about core strength and stamina...

Hi folks...Yes, you have guessed it... :) Here I am again... and this reminder i...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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Restarter alert 👋🏻

Coming back with a bigger motivation and a stronger mindset 💪🏻 Wk1R1 completed - with a small gain from where I was on my first run 6months ago. Rained...

Coming back with a bigger motivation and a stronger mindset 💪🏻 Wk1R1 completed...

s_k_y

•5 years ago

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Coach to 5k

So today I've downloaded the app and I plan to run a 5k with my sister on Christmas day. My current fitness level: I occasionally go to the gym but any excuse...

So today I've downloaded the app and I plan to run a 5k with my sister on Christ...

Weanie21

•5 years ago

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First week completed!

Just completed week 1 and I am really enjoying it. I have been a very keen cyclist in the past and still do a few miles but I've never been a runner. Now at...

Just completed week 1 and I am really enjoying it. I have been a very keen cycl...

YAYE

•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Early Sunday morning run/ jog and I’m super pleased with that! When Laura said ‘if you feel comfortable then try picking up the pace’ I pushed myself a little...

Early Sunday morning run/ jog and I’m super pleased with that! When Laura said ‘...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Day 1 ....

Just getting ready to start, so it's really good to see so many positive messages and runners graduating from couch to 5k. Need an exercise that sticks! App...

Just getting ready to start, so it's really good to see so many positive message...

1Cat

Graduate•5 years ago

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Dynamic stretches?

Can anyone point me to some dynamic stretches focused on the upper hamstrings and glutes? I’ve been struggling a bit with soreness / feeling like I’ve pulled...

Can anyone point me to some dynamic stretches focused on the upper hamstrings an...

MummyTum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run, rest, sneeze, cough, repeat....

Good evening my lovely running family....this week has been cold week for me....if I get a cold it’s always in October...if I don’t get one in October I won’t...

Good evening my lovely running family....this week has been cold week for me.......

Mummycav

Administrator•5 years ago

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Ankle pain

Hi, I could really do with some advice please! I've just started C25k. I'm 31 with no prior health concerns and I'm not over weight in terms of BMI etc....

Hi, I could really do with some advice please! I've just started C25k. I'm 31 wi...

B_ell

•5 years ago

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W5D1 at the beach

Part of me first encountering daylight savings and then moving timezones within a week (total of two hours, shush) is to blame for this, but I woke up around 6...

Part of me first encountering daylight savings and then moving timezones within ...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25K and BEYOND 😍🚀

The weekend is always my time for doing the longest run of the week. So today I set off with minimum faffage and a clear route in mind and inspiration from...

The weekend is always my time for doing the longest run of the week. So today I ...

AliHC

Graduate•5 years ago

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End of wk3....i can feel my man boobs shrinking

Yahoo..getting there but dark when want to run now after work and dark before work trainers seem better suited tovthe trails i use. I suppose i could try a...

Yahoo..getting there but dark when want to run now after work and dark before wo...

Thevillage

•5 years ago

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Just an update.

I had continued to run religiously 3 x a week since graduating. Unfortunately due to illnesses had not ran since the 2nd Sept until this morning. I’d decided...

I had continued to run religiously 3 x a week since graduating. Unfortunately du...

Twinkle2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Trying again

Hi I’m 56 years old I’ve tried couch to 5k before but didn’t stick to it I’m going to give it another go before I get too old so hopefully I’ll stick to it...

Hi I’m 56 years old I’ve tried couch to 5k before but didn’t stick to it I’m goi...

healthier123

•5 years ago

35 Replies

keep fit to running

never ever run. Always thought bad for joints plus had not good experience in school where i was doing hurdles and needed someone to do a run around track me...

never ever run. Always thought bad for joints plus had not good experience in sc...

kimla10

•5 years ago

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Transition Run No. 3

This morning Mrs LeeU and I headed out for out Saturday run, outdoors. We tried the local canal path and Mrs LeeU had the target of running for 10 minutes...

This morning Mrs LeeU and I headed out for out Saturday run, outdoors. We tried ...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run after being told I am in the Pilgrims Hospice Team for the London BigHalf Marathon 2020

Today I got out in the drizzle and did my first run after being selected for Team Pilgrim Hospice. Ran for 40.00 mins so knew would be around 4 miles achieved....

Today I got out in the drizzle and did my first run after being selected for Tea...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

46 Replies

4th Parkrun, 3rd full 5k, and a PB!! 😍

Oh wow... As well as being totally stunned and so complimented by a much more experienced runner coming up to me afterwards and saying I had a great pace and I...

Oh wow... As well as being totally stunned and so complimented by a much more ex...

Sonia52

Graduate•5 years ago

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Yippee - I’ve done it!

Despite the non-stop rain for this dull day I decided I must get out for my graduation run! Just completed it and feel very proud of myself! Not my best run...

Despite the non-stop rain for this dull day I decided I must get out for my grad...

Vicjo

Graduate•5 years ago

31 Replies

1 year running Anniversary

Hi all. I started running again last October 10th after 30 plus years of not running. Did the C25K program and have been running ever since. A few injuries on...

Hi all. I started running again last October 10th after 30 plus years of not run...

Dave58

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tips for beginner

Thinking of starting couch to 5 K. I am an over weight over 60 female who swims 30 lengths twice a week, but basically unfit. What can I expect? Positives and...

Thinking of starting couch to 5 K. I am an over weight over 60 female who swims ...

annette57

•5 years ago

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Parkrun perks 👍🏻

Marshalling in the rain this morning as still can’t do a full run. Met a lovely chap who treated us both to a coffee before the runners made their way round...

Marshalling in the rain this morning as still can’t do a full run. Met a lovely ...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

Week 9 Run2

Progress

Shin splints

Just Another Wet Day Sunday.

W9R3 - completed!

Perfect rainy weather!

Perkins half marathon

Week 8 Run 1 - awful weather but faster pace ...

Not just Strength and Stamina... S & F Strength and Stamina...

Restarter alert 👋🏻

Coach to 5k

First week completed!

Week 6 Run 2

Day 1 ....

Dynamic stretches?

Run, rest, sneeze, cough, repeat....

Ankle pain

W5D1 at the beach

C25K and BEYOND 😍🚀

End of wk3....i can feel my man boobs shrinking

Just an update.

Trying again

keep fit to running

Transition Run No. 3

First run after being told I am in the Pilgrims Hospice Team for the London BigHalf Marathon 2020

4th Parkrun, 3rd full 5k, and a PB!! 😍

Yippee - I’ve done it!

1 year running Anniversary

Tips for beginner

Parkrun perks 👍🏻

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