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W9R2

Completed my penultimate run of the plan last night. I managed to break the 4km mark, which I’m really pleased with. I had to change my route as it was...

Completed my penultimate run of the plan last night. I managed to break the 4km ...

NearlyMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running after breaking your ankle (Week 3 C25K)

Well considering that earlier this year I was doubting I'd ever run again things are going well. Before my accident I was a happy, if slow, 5k runner who...

Well considering that earlier this year I was doubting I'd ever run again things...

Dodie101

•5 years ago

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First run with new shoes and boy did it make a difference! Now should I run my next 5K race in them on Sunday?

Got my first ever proper pair of running shoes yesterday and went out for a short 12 minute run this morning to try them out and it made such a difference! I...

Got my first ever proper pair of running shoes yesterday and went out for a shor...

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

When I looked through the window this morning it was grey by the time I opened the door it was raining cats and dogs - just what I needed for the 25 min run....

When I looked through the window this morning it was grey by the time I opened t...

Over62

•5 years ago

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Third time lucky (W8R2)

Finally did it! Tough in the wind and rain, especially the last 5 minutes, but I wasnt stopping :D Thank you so much for everyone's support last night, just...

Finally did it! Tough in the wind and rain, especially the last 5 minutes, but I...

Parky88

Graduate•5 years ago

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3rd 5k since last weeks graduation

Today I ran for those who cant run through illness or injury. Thank you for being with me, you kept me going for a new PB. 1st 5k was race which turned out to...

Today I ran for those who cant run through illness or injury. Thank you for bein...

Grannyhugs

Graduate•5 years ago

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🍏W1:2 Annie’s Consolidation blues

......or so the gremlins were telling me, but I was having none of it!! A gentle run, keeping on, keeping on, for 30 mins. Enjoying the post glow satisfaction...

......or so the gremlins were telling me, but I was having none of it!! A gentle...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

29 Replies

A night of firsts

Last night I had a few new experiences and I have woken this morning with a whole sense of pride in myself... Firstly, I went along to my local running club...

Last night I had a few new experiences and I have woken this morning with a whol...

tiggs1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Completed first couch to 5k run last night. My knees feel very hot this morning. Is that ok?

I feel really good. Enthusiastic. Just want to know if I'm ok. Hot knees. And not in a good way...ha!

I feel really good. Enthusiastic. Just want to know if I'm ok. Hot knees. And no...

Portlandprincess

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk6 run1

Feeling like Forest Gump!! Yer!!

Fitunicorn

•5 years ago

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Not really running but it's rest day activity

Since I ran last night and the weather here is lovely, 33 degrees or so, instead of hiding in the gym and going on the cross-grained, I jumped in the open air...

Since I ran last night and the weather here is lovely, 33 degrees or so, instead...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Pump up the (natural) volume

Last year when I was doing my first C25K my playlist was an absolute priority but today I decided to take out one of my ear phones (sorry Michael) and just...

Last year when I was doing my first C25K my playlist was an absolute priority bu...

59er

Graduate•5 years ago

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Blisters again

Flipping blisters are driving me mad, nurse has dressed my toes, given me more antibiotics and said no running and come back next week I’m so cross that i...

Flipping blisters are driving me mad, nurse has dressed my toes, given me more a...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

40 Replies

W4D3 done

Running is becoming easier. Not easy. But easier. I am running a training session today at work and managed to map the whole thing out in my head while...

Running is becoming easier. Not easy. But easier. I am running a training sessio...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

Week 7 done

Week seven has been the best week so far. ✅ On reflection the thought of 30 mins now seems a lot less of a worry than moving from 3 to 5 mins earlier in this...

Week seven has been the best week so far. ✅ On reflection the thought of 30 mi...

Brooko

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Graduated today

I completed my final run at 11.30am today . I'm so pleased. I started the programme to break my appalling habit of comfort eating and drinking the moment I...

I completed my final run at 11.30am today . I'm so pleased. I started the progra...

Ivytherabbit

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Plans for run 3 of week 1

Tomorrow, I am planning run 3 of week one. But I wanted to ask some questions about heart rate. I noticed that my heart rate is really high. So I hit the...

Tomorrow, I am planning run 3 of week one. But I wanted to ask some questions...

peskymousie1

•5 years ago

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Rain run

Hi I am new to the group and just got 1 run left in week 6. Yesterday was the first time i left the house in the rain to run. As the weeks are going to get...

Hi I am new to the group and just got 1 run left in week 6. Yesterday was the fi...

Dbte

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Felt like I was flying around the park tonight, seriously strong and steady pace and great breathing, fully trusting the programme to deliver a paced 20min on...

Felt like I was flying around the park tonight, seriously strong and steady pace...

Tayrm

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Strength and Flex...What's That? Week 2 This week, is it all about farming????

Well...besides being what we advise our runners to do alongside their running, it is one of our sister forums and it is brilliant... and if you have not...

Well...besides being what we advise our runners to do alongside their running, i...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

8 Replies

Please hold me to account tomorrow!

Right... I'm posting this here now to motivate myself to run tomorrow! I had 2 difficult runs last week, and being a bit busy and a bit demotivated have not...

Right... I'm posting this here now to motivate myself to run tomorrow! I had 2 d...

Parky88

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

New running shoes!

Got my first pair of running shoes today! (See previous post) 😃

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Gait analysis finally and new running shoes!

I have finally bought my first pair of proper shoes today! I also had a gait analysis and it turns out that I my feet pronate a bit when I run! So I am not...

I have finally bought my first pair of proper shoes today! I also had a gait ana...

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Thursday's run.

Late leaving the office today, was closer to 6pm, a nice walk back to the hotel for the last time this week, cooled off, threw the running stuff on and headed...

Late leaving the office today, was closer to 6pm, a nice walk back to the hotel ...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

W4R2 done

Today I was joined by a friend whose been laid if running for a couple of weeks with an infected tooth so she asked if she could join me. Nice to have company...

Today I was joined by a friend whose been laid if running for a couple of weeks ...

DottyF

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Finished W9R3 - I guess I graduated?

I completed W9R3, so I guess that means I graduated. I did another run, and was able to run 38 mins. without stopping. I'm ready for a 5k in a month. I also...

I completed W9R3, so I guess that means I graduated. I did another run, and was...

Buendia

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

This facebook post made me smile

Thought you lot might like it too. Edited to add - link didn't work but hopefully photo shows up now!

Thought you lot might like it too. Edited to add - link didn't work but hopeful...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Missing my run

Due to do wk5 run1 today but my little girl poorly and tmrw as got behind with work I won’t have time and then the weekend. OMG I’ll have to wait until Monday...

Due to do wk5 run1 today but my little girl poorly and tmrw as got behind with w...

Isal19

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Week one, I've done my first run!

Just here to say hello and thank you to all of you in this wonderful community! Yesterday, I did my very first C25K run after meticulously preparing it with...

Just here to say hello and thank you to all of you in this wonderful community! ...

RunawayBetty

Graduate•5 years ago

27 Replies

Should I stick to the plan?

Hi- yesterday I completed week 5 with my first 20 minute run!! 🎉 I’m so buzzing from doing it I feel like doing another run today. Is this wise? Or should I...

Hi- yesterday I completed week 5 with my first 20 minute run!! 🎉 I’m so buzzing...

Rookie46

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

W9R2

Running after breaking your ankle (Week 3 C25K)

First run with new shoes and boy did it make a difference! Now should I run my next 5K race in them on Sunday?

Week 6 run 3

Third time lucky (W8R2)

3rd 5k since last weeks graduation

🍏W1:2 Annie’s Consolidation blues

A night of firsts

Completed first couch to 5k run last night. My knees feel very hot this morning. Is that ok?

Wk6 run1

Not really running but it's rest day activity

Pump up the (natural) volume

Blisters again

W4D3 done

Week 7 done

Graduated today

Plans for run 3 of week 1

Rain run

Week 5 run 2

Strength and Flex...What's That? Week 2 This week, is it all about farming????

Please hold me to account tomorrow!

New running shoes!

Gait analysis finally and new running shoes!

Thursday's run.

W4R2 done

Finished W9R3 - I guess I graduated?

This facebook post made me smile

Missing my run

Week one, I've done my first run!

Should I stick to the plan?

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