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What a week for milestones!! 🏃‍♀️😃

3rd parkrun in Beeston today on parkruns 15th birthday, and my first free run after completing C25k with no Laura telling me how far along I was. Just some new...

3rd parkrun in Beeston today on parkruns 15th birthday, and my first free run af...

Sonia52

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3D3 done

This morning seems like such a long time ago! I had to think hard if I really had gone running this morning but I know I did. As usual, it took a while to get...

This morning seems like such a long time ago! I had to think hard if I really ha...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation!

I have just completed week 9 run 3 and am officially a graduate! Thanks to everyone for the wonderful support along the way. Although it took me a bit longer...

I have just completed week 9 run 3 and am officially a graduate! Thanks to every...

SquishyBean

Graduate•5 years ago

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Novice runner

I am 57 years old. Just about to start my couch to 5K journey. I am one year into a kidney transplant and hoping to get healthier and lighter. Any advice is...

I am 57 years old. Just about to start my couch to 5K journey. I am one year int...

The_General

•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 done.

It was great to get out this morning. I continue to do my runs as part of a one hour session. I walk for 15 minutes then do the C25k and then walk for the...

It was great to get out this morning. I continue to do my runs as part of a one ...

Ginter

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R2 and parkrun

Ok, so I was naughty this morning... I went to parkrun, did my 5 min warm up, stretches and then a .5km very slow jog just before the countdown. I set Laura...

Ok, so I was naughty this morning... I went to parkrun, did my 5 min warm up, st...

tiggs1

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Parkrun

I did my first Parkrun today! Was very pleased with the results. I ran on a Week 5 timer (3x5 min) and then a 7-min run, walked the rest. Still buzzing - my...

I did my first Parkrun today! Was very pleased with the results. I ran on a Week...

DrBunny

•5 years ago

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1st parkrun what a disaster

Bottled it basically! I was so excited to try running outside after only having been on the treadmill. I saved my week 6 run3 for it thought I’ll do 5 mins...

Bottled it basically! I was so excited to try running outside after only having ...

Veganlynz

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1

Bit slippery underfoot in local ancient woodland but I’m grateful as that is probably why it’s still there! Relaxed into the run & improved as session...

Bit slippery underfoot in local ancient woodland but I’m grateful as that is pro...

Vegout25

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Wk 4 done

Just finished week 4 and completed my first parkrun 😊 feeling pretty happy with myself

Just finished week 4 and completed my first parkrun 😊 feeling pretty happy with...

Hj27

•5 years ago

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Calf injury

Went out for run this morning an wore knee straps... After 4th run I got sharp pain in calf.. had to stop an skip last run... I'm thinking this is coz I had...

Went out for run this morning an wore knee straps... After 4th run I got sharp p...

Thecountess

•5 years ago

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Whoops! I’ve messed up the system!

I was due to do week 5 Run 1 this morning, but I’ve just realised that I accidentally clicked on the week 5 Run 2 podcast when I was on my way through the...

I was due to do week 5 Run 1 this morning, but I’ve just realised that I acciden...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W5R3 completed

OMG, Just completed W5R3 . It was brilliant and tough at the same time. It was so nice hearing Laura’s voice telling you that have done 5, 10, 15, 18 and you...

OMG, Just completed W5R3 . It was brilliant and tough at the same time. It was s...

Silkey

•5 years ago

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Wk4R3 completed - roll on next week!

So a week ago, having done Week3, I was rather despondent about what lay ahead in Wk4 but has gone much better than I thought it would. Thanks to all those who...

So a week ago, having done Week3, I was rather despondent about what lay ahead i...

WoofetyB

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 completed

Wow I’m still feeling super happy this morning after last nights run. I had always stuck to the same park to do my runs but broke the mould last night to try...

Wow I’m still feeling super happy this morning after last nights run. I had alwa...

Tayrm

•5 years ago

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1st stage week 1 complete

Feeling great.

Wezzy64

•5 years ago

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Wk 2 Run 3

So week 2 is completed and looking forward to week 3 already. Highlight of todays run was running with my new shoes. A Pair of Asics Gt 1000 which I bought...

So week 2 is completed and looking forward to week 3 already. Highlight of toda...

bingbongsong

•5 years ago

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Love is...

...My husband taking all 3 of my kids (2, 4 and 6) to their swimming lessons this morning so that I could do my Week 5 Run 1 run! He’s so supportive ☺️ The...

...My husband taking all 3 of my kids (2, 4 and 6) to their swimming lessons thi...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Wk8 done 🤪

So just completed w8r3, yippee but I tried yesterday and only managed 19 mins, so tried again today and succeeded. Now had I completed the run yesterday, I...

So just completed w8r3, yippee but I tried yesterday and only managed 19 mins, s...

Jogonton

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3

Hi I am new here this week but found the information really useful. I have literally just completed my 3rd run and feel fantastic, I cannot remember the last...

Hi I am new here this week but found the information really useful. I have liter...

Over62

•5 years ago

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Gait analysis recommendation Herefordshire or Suffolk

Next week I’m away ‘down south’ for a couple of weeks and civilisation means sport shops and hopefully a gait analysis. Looking for recommendations.

Next week I’m away ‘down south’ for a couple of weeks and civilisation means spo...

MrsCDN

Graduate•5 years ago

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After couch to 5

Approaching the end of the programme. ...what next? Answers ideas great fully received

Approaching the end of the programme. ...what next? Answers ideas great fully re...

cornishgirl29

Graduate•5 years ago

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High blood pressure - stopped C25k

I was doing really well (for me) and had completed W2 R1 which I struggled with. Then I found out I have dangerously high blood pressure, went to see GP and...

I was doing really well (for me) and had completed W2 R1 which I struggled with....

Trixibelle154

•5 years ago

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Lurking for 5 weeks....

... and finally did my week 5 run 3! Was v nervous about 2 whole weeks prior but this forum is a huge help (thank you!). It wasn’t fast or pretty, and I...

... and finally did my week 5 run 3! Was v nervous about 2 whole weeks prior but...

NB2B

•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3

Really glad I did that. With one thing and another I hadn't managed to get out for a run for a few days, although I had been keeping my step count up. This...

Really glad I did that. With one thing and another I hadn't managed to get out f...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk4 run 2 completed

After 4 runs I'm back into running again. After graduating in May and not reaching 5k I feel this time it may just be completed. Target is 5k in less that 30...

After 4 runs I'm back into running again. After graduating in May and not reachi...

Am_i_really_running

Graduate•5 years ago

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Parkrunniversary

One year ago I was a naughty cat and ditched my C25K group and skipped W4R3 to do parkrun on its birthday instead....

One year ago I was a naughty cat and ditched my C25K group and skipped W4R3 to d...

Katnap

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1 R1 - no high, sore thighs

I did my first ever run this morning! I have hated running for my whole life but keep being told stories about how great it is. I had also noticed that I was...

I did my first ever run this morning! I have hated running for my whole life bu...

ablindbadger

•5 years ago

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Parkrun

I’ve set my alarm and am going to bite the bullet and do parkrun tomorrow. I’ll stick to the plan w4r3 and enjoy an extra long cool down walk after. I’m...

I’ve set my alarm and am going to bite the bullet and do parkrun tomorrow. I’ll ...

Hj27

•5 years ago

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Parkrun turns 15!

https://twitter.com/i/status/1180152578472062976 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/oct/04/parkrun-at-15-bigger-more-global-and-slower-than-ever Am...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1180152578472062976 https://www.theguardian.com/lif...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

What a week for milestones!! 🏃‍♀️😃

W3D3 done

Graduation!

Novice runner

Week 6 run 2 done.

W9R2 and parkrun

First Parkrun

1st parkrun what a disaster

W4R1

Wk 4 done

Calf injury

Whoops! I’ve messed up the system!

W5R3 completed

Wk4R3 completed - roll on next week!

Week 4 completed

1st stage week 1 complete

Wk 2 Run 3

Love is...

Wk8 done 🤪

W5R3

Gait analysis recommendation Herefordshire or Suffolk

After couch to 5

High blood pressure - stopped C25k

Lurking for 5 weeks....

Week 8 Run 3

Wk4 run 2 completed

Parkrunniversary

W1 R1 - no high, sore thighs

Parkrun

Parkrun turns 15!

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