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Mixed feelings

Is it possible to feel elated at only having one W9 run left, but also sad that I won’t be listening to Jo Whiley telling me how well I’m doing? Can’t believe...

Is it possible to feel elated at only having one W9 run left, but also sad that ...

GHu57

Graduate•5 years ago

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Knee Trouble

I completed the couch to 5k a few months ago. Suddenly I'm having pain in my thigh and knee. It is a dull ache and makes me have to stop running. I thought it...

I completed the couch to 5k a few months ago. Suddenly I'm having pain in my thi...

rachymorris81

•5 years ago

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W3R3 ✅

That’s week three done with a bit of rain dodging and home to a healthy breakfast of overnight grapenuts, alpro yoghurt fresh fruit.

That’s week three done with a bit of rain dodging and home to a healthy breakfas...

DottyF

Graduate•5 years ago

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Osteoporosis strategies

I’m starting jogging to help manage my bone density after being diagnosed with osteoporosis in my spine -2.5. I have been doing the elliptical for 12 months...

I’m starting jogging to help manage my bone density after being diagnosed with o...

Robardos

•5 years ago

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Work based couch to 5K

We’re thinking of organising a group at work to do couch to 5K in our lunch breaks. Has anyone else done this?

We’re thinking of organising a group at work to do couch to 5K in our lunch brea...

Chazzyjp

•5 years ago

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Great park run

Well what a way to celebrate 15 years of Park Run. Wasn’t out to set a PB, but did it. I wondered why I was getting tired after the first circuit then looked...

Well what a way to celebrate 15 years of Park Run. Wasn’t out to set a PB, but d...

Tonj

•5 years ago

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Eastern adventure

Since I'm currently spending two weeks in the land that has given DiscoRunner and others on here so much inspiration, I thought I'd share this from the Shrines...

Since I'm currently spending two weeks in the land that has given DiscoRunner an...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

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Park run

Pinkpig20

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Tips to improve please

Hi everyone i have recently completed the C25K. I keep running at least 3 times per week but struggle to get faster or run longer distances. Anyone got any...

Hi everyone i have recently completed the C25K. I keep running at least 3 times ...

Gakmek1965

•5 years ago

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Graduate 😎

9 weeks ago I never thought I would be saying “week 9 run 3 ✅” Great run this morning 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ So proud of myself for doing this. So grateful for this...

9 weeks ago I never thought I would be saying “week 9 run 3 ✅” Great run this mo...

MummyTum

Graduate•5 years ago

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wk6R3 25mins 8.30 sat night.

Well that was interesting 20 mins done and I finally remembered how to run 😂👍🏼 the last 5 were good the first 12.5 were horrid and I think I zoned out in...

Well that was interesting 20 mins done and I finally remembered how to run 😂👍�...

Brooko

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Am I mad ?

Have done a little running in the past, is it madness to start this now @64 ?

Hoollio

•5 years ago

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Running after a flu

Hi everyone! I completed R3W5 and did the 3rd run (20 mins straight) twice, as the app suggested. It went pretty well and I was very pleased with myself! Did...

Hi everyone! I completed R3W5 and did the 3rd run (20 mins straight) twice, as ...

Tetti_84

•5 years ago

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Did a second 5k in a week!!

After beating off gremlins and doing a 5k run after a month of short runs.... i took two rest days and did another 5k. This time it took 8 seconds longer. So...

After beating off gremlins and doing a 5k run after a month of short runs.... i ...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Hello from me

Evening. Have done my 1st C25K section today. Absolutely loved it. This is the start of a new journey for me after losing 4 and a half stone eating low carb...

Evening. Have done my 1st C25K section today. Absolutely loved it. This is the s...

MrsJ146

•5 years ago

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I love running in the rain

Wee 6.5k in the rain. Just so relaxing and energising at the same time.

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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5k on the walls of beautiful Lucca

What a lovely way to start a weekend. My first run where my running buddies had two legs not four. My husband and my friend (she’s a veteran of 5 marathons)...

What a lovely way to start a weekend. My first run where my running buddies had ...

Puppy-love

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R1

Well after four weeks in and deciding to stick with running I’ve treated myself to a treadmill so first run just done. Got to say though, found it much harder...

Well after four weeks in and deciding to stick with running I’ve treated myself ...

Fairy220480

Graduate•5 years ago

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Frustration Resolution

I've struggled for about 9 months with a knee problem had physio and restarted training only to break down. I consulted a GP at my doctors, and she advised me...

I've struggled for about 9 months with a knee problem had physio and restarted t...

PaulD1960

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Can't believe... 1st week compleyed

@ the ripe ol age of 55, I have begun jogging! Encouraged on by my niece (the boot camp Sargeant!) I have managed my first week! 😘

@ the ripe ol age of 55, I have begun jogging! Encouraged on by my niece (the bo...

Gwyngwyn

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Hi everyone!

I've just completed the C25K app and am disappointed I didn't find this community sooner! I started running as I needed to pass a bleep test and am a total...

I've just completed the C25K app and am disappointed I didn't find this communit...

Dellygoo123

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Week 9 run 3

I did it, so pleased, even ran up 2 hills, never thought I would get to this stage. Thank you all for for support, am going to miss you.

I did it, so pleased, even ran up 2 hills, never thought I would get to this sta...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 7: run 1

It might look like I have moved from week 6 to 7 without a break. Not so, my fellow C25K-ers! I was late uploading my week 6 doodle. Strangely enough I find...

It might look like I have moved from week 6 to 7 without a break. Not so, my fel...

runningyogini

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Help please

I have just ran my third run in week one,after a little into it my calf’s started hurting , I ran through it and it didn’t get any worse, I have rolled them...

I have just ran my third run in week one,after a little into it my calf’s starte...

runaidanrun

•5 years ago

4 Replies

First run today!

Hi I am new to this group and will be doing my first run this afternoon after being inspired by my lovely friend Thelyde.

Hi I am new to this group and will be doing my first run this afternoon after be...

Justinaa

•5 years ago

18 Replies

9th Parkrun, pb, 3rd place

Yeaaaaaa! I got 43 seconds of my pb. So pleased with myself. Still high from the run. Getting 3 rd in my age grade was fabulous too. Looking through the...

Yeaaaaaa! I got 43 seconds of my pb. So pleased with myself. Still high from the...

Rogie55

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Crohn’s Disease, SLimming World and 5k Trg

Are there any Slimming World runners that suffer from Crohn’s Disease. I am wondering what food /drinks to avoid or should eat while on training and want to...

Are there any Slimming World runners that suffer from Crohn’s Disease. I am wond...

Silkey

•5 years ago

3 Replies

1st Parkrun done

So today was mine and my husbands first ever Parkrun! It was fab - really enjoyed it! My only goal was to get round without stopping to walk, and to wnjoy it...

So today was mine and my husbands first ever Parkrun! It was fab - really enjoye...

Beansy24

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Sat on sofa contemplating C25K....

I’ve just turned 59 and have put on weight in the last 18 months since I stopped working. I saw a feature about Parkrun on TV this morning and thought it...

I’ve just turned 59 and have put on weight in the last 18 months since I stopped...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

Sore throat feel bit poorly should I run ?

I have had a sore throat a few days feel abit exhausted I ran twice this week last one was week 9 run 1 after an hours high impact Zumba, that was Thursday had...

I have had a sore throat a few days feel abit exhausted I ran twice this week la...

Runrabbit50

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

Mixed feelings

Knee Trouble

W3R3 ✅

Osteoporosis strategies

Work based couch to 5K

Great park run

Eastern adventure

Park run

Tips to improve please

Graduate 😎

wk6R3 25mins 8.30 sat night.

Am I mad ?

Running after a flu

Did a second 5k in a week!!

Hello from me

I love running in the rain

5k on the walls of beautiful Lucca

W5R1

Frustration Resolution

Can't believe... 1st week compleyed

Hi everyone!

Week 9 run 3

Week 7: run 1

Help please

First run today!

9th Parkrun, pb, 3rd place

Crohn’s Disease, SLimming World and 5k Trg

1st Parkrun done

Sat on sofa contemplating C25K....

Sore throat feel bit poorly should I run ?

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