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Heel or toe?

Hi all, - I'd really appreciate your advice. I graduated a couple of years back and been fortunate to not have any time off due to injury to limbs. I had to...

Hi all, - I'd really appreciate your advice. I graduated a couple of years back...

ladywelllady

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R2 - Done, but struggled

The penultimate run is done, but it really was hard work today, and I can't even blame it on the weather, it's beautiful out there today! Virtually every run...

The penultimate run is done, but it really was hard work today, and I can't even...

Bike_and_Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

Tried a different route today, more hilly at the start, run went well did extra 2 minutes didn’t want to stop. Can’t believe have only 1 run left. 🏃‍♀️

Tried a different route today, more hilly at the start, run went well did extra ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Consecutive Days?

Hi, Just completed W5 R1 and loving it so far but struggling to maintain 3 runs a week with with working Mon-Fri and darker nights/mornings. So - would you...

Hi, Just completed W5 R1 and loving it so far but struggling to maintain 3 runs ...

Yellow747

Graduate•5 years ago

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Beautiful morning for a run

W3R1 ✅ what a beautiful morning for a run enjoyed pushing my self in the three minute sections

W3R1 ✅ what a beautiful morning for a run enjoyed pushing my self in the three m...

DottyF

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 🤙

Yas! Another run under the belt! 🏃‍♂️ 💪

MumK

•5 years ago

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W9R3 I've graduated but still don't like running

I finished W9R3 last night and I'm now officially a graduate however my calves were yet again killing me by the end and at only 6.5km/h I'm a fair way off 5K...

I finished W9R3 last night and I'm now officially a graduate however my calves w...

The_Real_BFG

Graduate•5 years ago

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I feel good!

Went out for my run today just after 6.30 when the sun was starting to rise and most of the world was still sleeping. So invigorating in the clean, crisp air....

Went out for my run today just after 6.30 when the sun was starting to rise and ...

Fioona

•5 years ago

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Running inspiration for the “Slow” Runner

I am writing the below experience in the hope that it encourages some other runner out there. Hiya! Here’s some context - I have graduated the C25K in...

I am writing the below experience in the hope that it encourages some other runn...

Upamanyu

Graduate•5 years ago

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First parkrun weekend just gone. And a new PB!

So I did my first parkrun at the weekend. I joined my mum down in worthing and the course is flat along the seafront and back. I graduated back in June and...

So I did my first parkrun at the weekend. I joined my mum down in worthing and t...

Alyss18

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 R3 /week 6R1

Great but shocked at running 20 mins but did it 😮😮😮😮😀,amazing feeling and full of cold but I would not be beat 👍😁 Just started week 6 so cold this...

Great but shocked at running 20 mins but did it 😮😮😮😮😀,amazing feeling and f...

Monnie41

Graduate•5 years ago

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I try to capture every minute 🏃‍♀️

the feeling in it! W9:1 on a cold but breathtaking morning. This granny is getting close to her dream now!

the feeling in it! W9:1 on a cold but breathtaking morning. This granny is get...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

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W8 failed

Hi all, I need advice. I was very busy at the weekend as we got a new puppy, so I didn’t get to do my 3rd run of week 8 till Monday. 11 mins into the run I...

Hi all, I need advice. I was very busy at the weekend as we got a new puppy, so ...

Di72

•5 years ago

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WK7R2

Ok so today was 4.75km bit nippy but good run. To be honest I walk for 10 minutes before and after running as it takes that long to get to the park I use so I...

Ok so today was 4.75km bit nippy but good run. To be honest I walk for 10 minute...

Longarm

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk3 run1

Wow i ran for 3mins... First time since started quads not hurting.. Motivation is defo there as have kept same time early evening..then did a night shift. Im...

Wow i ran for 3mins... First time since started quads not hurting.. Motivation i...

Thevillage

•5 years ago

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Sniffs and tips W6

All going great guns am due to run w6r2 tomorrow but I’ve come down with a cold! What is best to do? Run anyway and try to power through it? Or sack it for a...

All going great guns am due to run w6r2 tomorrow but I’ve come down with a cold!...

Veganlynz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Took part in my first couch to 5k run this evening

After not running anywhere since before children (all teenagers now), my eldest daughter dragged me along to our local Couch to 5K group this evening. We...

After not running anywhere since before children (all teenagers now), my eldest ...

Kafooey

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R2

Hardest run so far. Ran late evening instead of my usual morning slot as body tired after yesterday’s badminton tournament. Very windy but persevered. Pleased...

Hardest run so far. Ran late evening instead of my usual morning slot as body ti...

Vegout25

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 done

Just got back from week 3 run 1 and I really enjoyed it. It was hard but I set off with the idea of going slow and then slowed down even more during the run....

Just got back from week 3 run 1 and I really enjoyed it. It was hard but I set o...

Supermeisty

•5 years ago

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Graduated Again!

Yey, finally made it by doing w9r3 tonight. Should have fininshed on Sat but didn't feel like it first thing and then the day took over and never got out. Not...

Yey, finally made it by doing w9r3 tonight. Should have fininshed on Sat but di...

walks_now_runs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feel more upright

Now in week 6 and I notice if I run across a car park etc I now naturally fall into a nice running pattern. Which I guess is the point of this. But one other...

Now in week 6 and I notice if I run across a car park etc I now naturally fall i...

Brooko

Graduate•5 years ago

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I'm back after injury

I'm back, graduated six months ago and was really enjoying running again after years of sitting on my backside, my knees swelled and I gave up, but I'm going...

I'm back, graduated six months ago and was really enjoying running again after y...

Popey52

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running now the nights are drawing in

What are everyone’s plans for running in the dark now that the nights are drawing in? I usually run through the park and cycle paths but this won’t be possible...

What are everyone’s plans for running in the dark now that the nights are drawin...

Pinkhoodie

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week one failure

Week one. Well at 43 and recovering from a concussion. Very unfit. I decided to try this. I only managed one minute of running. I think I need to do...

Week one. Well at 43 and recovering from a concussion. Very unfit. I decide...

peskymousie1

•5 years ago

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Socks and an apple

Post work foul mood drifted away as we finished our 5 minute warm up walk, the sky was blue the sun shone for a little while. Time was short so we plodded for...

Post work foul mood drifted away as we finished our 5 minute warm up walk, the s...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 - Run 2 killed me!

Hi I have just come home after week 6 run 2. I am gutted because the second 10 minute run defeated me!! Even in the first 10 minutes I struggled. I then...

Hi I have just come home after week 6 run 2. I am gutted because the second 10 m...

Newzealand1

•5 years ago

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1st run in over a year.

After having the C25K app sitting on my phone.....OMG that was such hard going. But wow I feel amazing having survived. 🏃🏻‍♀️👍😅

After having the C25K app sitting on my phone.....OMG that was such hard going. ...

Dirty-dancing

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Work

I’ve come home from work in a filthy temper I’ve got to run or i will be grumbling all night And when the run is over we are having loud music

I’ve come home from work in a filthy temper I’ve got to run or i will be grumbli...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tuesdays run

So, I'm in Dubai, its way too hot to run outside, it's a 3 mile round trip to the customer's office so I'm walking that, I missed my run yesterday, didn't get...

So, I'm in Dubai, its way too hot to run outside, it's a 3 mile round trip to th...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just beat the Gremlins

Just did a steady 5k. Think it was a month ago since i did one. Been finding the thought of going more than 3 rather intimidating. BUT i did it. Nice and...

Just did a steady 5k. Think it was a month ago since i did one. Been finding the...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

Heel or toe?

W9R2 - Done, but struggled

Week 9 run 2

Consecutive Days?

Beautiful morning for a run

Week 1 Run 2 🤙

W9R3 I've graduated but still don't like running

I feel good!

Running inspiration for the “Slow” Runner

First parkrun weekend just gone. And a new PB!

Week 5 R3 /week 6R1

I try to capture every minute 🏃‍♀️

W8 failed

WK7R2

Wk3 run1

Sniffs and tips W6

Took part in my first couch to 5k run this evening

W3R2

Week 3 run 1 done

Graduated Again!

Feel more upright

I'm back after injury

Running now the nights are drawing in

Week one failure

Socks and an apple

Week 6 - Run 2 killed me!

1st run in over a year.

Work

Tuesdays run

Just beat the Gremlins

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