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Should I feel insulted or flattered? 😍

I haven’t posted here in a while but thought this may amuse/help some of you starting out on your own C25K journey. As background, I started in April '17 (age...

I haven’t posted here in a while but thought this may amuse/help some of you sta...

linda9389

Graduate•5 years ago

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Parkrun

After building back up gently, I threw caution to the wind and decided to try and run the whole 5k at Parkrun today. And I did it! The final hill felt like it...

After building back up gently, I threw caution to the wind and decided to try an...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

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Done it!

Done it! Completed my W9R3 this week before the torrential rain started- so delighted! I’m a classic coucher- too fat, never run before, age 67 : but it’s...

Done it! Completed my W9R3 this week before the torrential rain started- so deli...

Imoslow

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

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In the middle of C25K

Hello All I am 38, male weighting 75kg and have not been into running for more than 20 years :( I started C25K about 5 weeks back with a strong determination...

Hello All I am 38, male weighting 75kg and have not been into running for more t...

towardsfitness

Graduate•5 years ago

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Good run. Good result!

Cold this morning. Decided to get out early’ish’ so I could get back (just in time) for the rugby. Listened to The Archers which seemed to make my W4R3 go a...

Cold this morning. Decided to get out early’ish’ so I could get back (just in ti...

59er

Graduate•5 years ago

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Parkrun #5

Very cold start at parkrun today but beautiful views and sunshine . Once you get running you forget all about the cold. Can't complain got a pb today . Had a...

Very cold start at parkrun today but beautiful views and sunshine . Once you get...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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Park run question

I’m due to graduate next Saturday and, all being well, I thought the perfect graduation run would be a park run. This is probably a really stupid question,...

I’m due to graduate next Saturday and, all being well, I thought the perfect gra...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Giving it a go.....

My husband is a week ahead of me here and has encouraged me to join the in forum as he finds it helps tremendously. I’ve just completed D2 of W1. I have to...

My husband is a week ahead of me here and has encouraged me to join the in forum...

Snowgdss

•5 years ago

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Burning left calf muscle (gastrocnemius)

During my runs I have been getting a burning feeling in my left calf muscle. I have run through it a couple of times but it becomes very sore afterwards but...

During my runs I have been getting a burning feeling in my left calf muscle. I h...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

So that's who she is..........

For anyone wondering who Laura is, who appears alongside a bunch of celebrities, on the app and who also voiced the original NHS C25K podcasts, here is your...

For anyone wondering who Laura is, who appears alongside a bunch of celebrities,...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•5 years ago

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Let myself down

I think i felt let my self down today started running the last 6 week run the one you run 25 mins nonstop I started off ok and I thought I put in a small hill...

I think i felt let my self down today started running the last 6 week run the on...

Fat215

•5 years ago

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World Polio Goodgym run

I thought I would share my longest run in my 2 years of running (12.5k). I run with Goodgym for people who don’t know what this is ... Goodgym is an...

I thought I would share my longest run in my 2 years of running (12.5k). I ru...

dory950

Graduate•5 years ago

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🤩🤩 week 6 complete

So I just ran 25 minutes non stop, so happy and feeling more energetic and healthier. happy weekend everyone 🤩 xx Bring on week 7 x

So I just ran 25 minutes non stop, so happy and feeling more energetic and healt...

Kellierichardson

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Struggling after illness

Hi all, I was doing really well and really enjoying the running up to week 7 run 1when I was hit by an almighty cold. W7R1 was my slowest and then I had to...

Hi all, I was doing really well and really enjoying the running up to week 7 run...

Pink098

•5 years ago

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W2R2

Ran before breakfast on this windy day and it was all good. I have to thank this group for telling me about Japanese slow running. I watched uTube videos...

Ran before breakfast on this windy day and it was all good. I have to thank thi...

Nymahchai

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk2 R2 - Character Building

Why is this first 90 seconds such a struggle? Hmmm why is the first 90 seconds taking so long. Then I hear Michael tell me to start my second run. I haven't...

Why is this first 90 seconds such a struggle? Hmmm why is the first 90 seconds t...

RunningMigster

Graduate•5 years ago

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What to wear in the dark & cold?

Week 7 run two completed in the pouring rain. Deep joy! Been up since 5am with my 9 month old and figured that’s harder than a cold, wet and dark run. But...

Week 7 run two completed in the pouring rain. Deep joy! Been up since 5am with...

Ouchto5kmummy

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

Saturdays Run

Mrs LeeU is unable to run today, as we returned from the doctors yesterday she then trapped her right thumb in the car door, the doors are heavy ones and that...

Mrs LeeU is unable to run today, as we returned from the doctors yesterday she t...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Running App

Doing the couch to 5k and wishing it had a built in map, it’s brilliant and free so can’t complain though!! 😀 But can anyone recommend a decent free running...

Doing the couch to 5k and wishing it had a built in map, it’s brilliant and free...

MicktheHibby

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Distance at 30minutes

Morning. A while ago I saw a post or poll that had been done where graduates said how far they had ran in the 30 minutes, can anyone point me in the right...

Morning. A while ago I saw a post or poll that had been done where graduates sa...

Raspberrycheesecake

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Resting

Hi everyone, Disappointed I didn’t go to the party on thurseday. As I spent the day in bed. My back hurt. So boss said rest today don’t work. They...

Hi everyone, Disappointed I didn’t go to the party on thurseday. As I spent t...

peskymousie1

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Almorr's neighbours dog

I often go short runs and walks with my neighbours dog, Holly cost £1200.

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

27 Replies

Footwear

Can anyone recommend trainer shops/suppliers in the North East of England. I’m moving into week 6 and think it’s about time I treated my feet...🙈🤣🤣

Can anyone recommend trainer shops/suppliers in the North East of England. I’m m...

Candy46

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Shin splints...arghh

Been doing well since graduation in September. Mainly consolidating 5k, done a few (almost) 6k runs, as well as getting some hill and speed work done with my...

Been doing well since graduation in September. Mainly consolidating 5k, done a f...

Beany123

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Week 4 run 3

Still going strong although felt the pain tonight though. Looked through week 5 and 6 runs and can’t believe how much things change!!!! Does it get easier...

Still going strong although felt the pain tonight though. Looked through week 5 ...

MicktheHibby

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

W6R1 done ✅

Did my run this morning I spend quite a bit of it telling myself I mustn’t stop will there become a time when I just know I’m not going to if that makes sense

Did my run this morning I spend quite a bit of it telling myself I mustn’t stop ...

DottyF

Graduate•5 years ago

25 Replies

Ugggh! That one wasn’t fun

Well..... windy, rainy, raging heartburn. It seemed much harder today but that’s it out of the way! I’m guessing it’s normal to not enjoy EVERY run in the...

Well..... windy, rainy, raging heartburn. It seemed much harder today but that’s...

SuzieMac

•5 years ago

14 Replies

🍏 Chinooks

Usually I love these warm winds that blow away the cold for a few days in Canada. However I found running a very different story today. I hardly managed 3K in...

Usually I love these warm winds that blow away the cold for a few days in Canada...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

28 Replies

W6R2

So today felt much better, the sun began to peak out from the rain clouds and I was armed with my playlist. I got so into my music I over ran by 2 mins, great...

So today felt much better, the sun began to peak out from the rain clouds and I ...

LauraD74

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Wet afternoon Walk

Another walk day, going to give the hip the weekend to recover. Weather definitely changing up here the rain has never let up.

Another walk day, going to give the hip the weekend to recover. Weather definite...

persiangulf

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

Should I feel insulted or flattered? 😍

Parkrun

Done it!

In the middle of C25K

Good run. Good result!

Parkrun #5

Park run question

Giving it a go.....

Burning left calf muscle (gastrocnemius)

So that's who she is..........

Let myself down

World Polio Goodgym run

🤩🤩 week 6 complete

Struggling after illness

W2R2

Wk2 R2 - Character Building

What to wear in the dark & cold?

Saturdays Run

Running App

Distance at 30minutes

Resting

Almorr's neighbours dog

Footwear

Shin splints...arghh

Week 4 run 3

W6R1 done ✅

Ugggh! That one wasn’t fun

🍏 Chinooks

W6R2

Wet afternoon Walk

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