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Starting again

Just started c25k again having graduated about a year ago. Due to back trouble I had to stop, was gutted after working so hard. Started again tonight and feel...

Just started c25k again having graduated about a year ago. Due to back trouble I...

Mscott1979

•5 years ago

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Thought this might be useful😊

Company called Coopersofstortford.co.uk

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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First treadmill run

Today I did my first run on the treadmill. Figured with dark nights and bad weather it would be sensible to have the option. Wow that clock takes ages to count...

Today I did my first run on the treadmill. Figured with dark nights and bad weat...

PurpleFish59

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6D3

This morning, I ran for 25 minutes continuously without stopping. What. Not going to lie, I did think about thinking about quitting a few times, if that makes...

This morning, I ran for 25 minutes continuously without stopping. What. Not goin...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Neck and shoulder tightness

Does anybody else get a stiff neck the day after a run? I've completed wk5r2 and I've found after the last few runs I've been feeling tight afterwards, maybe...

Does anybody else get a stiff neck the day after a run? I've completed wk5r2 and...

51startingtorun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Why i have been quiet... Running 5k three times a week and now...

Well life at 53 started off with three unwanted presents... Just come back from the doctors being called the unlucky one. Three things up with my right foot....

Well life at 53 started off with three unwanted presents... Just come back from ...

Sonia52

Graduate•5 years ago

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More funny names

Enjoy! 😁

davelinks

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Well run two completed and slightly easier with my new inhaler but still a struggle. Not sure if I will be able to run 20 mins in two weeks. Please tell me it...

Well run two completed and slightly easier with my new inhaler but still a strug...

Sham19

•5 years ago

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Wk 6 r1 rehab run

I found this run tougher with the walks between runs than running for 20 mins! Pleased to say I've no hamstring pain and loving getting back into running after...

I found this run tougher with the walks between runs than running for 20 mins! P...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Molar extraction today...

...will I be OK to run tomoirrow?

Enxo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just Graduated 😁👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🎉🎉

That's it I finally made it. It feels great to have met the challenge and passed it. I wont say its been easy but with the support of this forum and help with...

That's it I finally made it. It feels great to have met the challenge and passed...

CanIrun5k

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st wet run - and no Laura!😳

It was W4r2 this morning - dog was ready to go at 5.40 - took me a good bit longer! Tried again to find podcast from Laura but my phone’s lost week 4 and I...

It was W4r2 this morning - dog was ready to go at 5.40 - took me a good bit long...

2flatfeet

Graduate•5 years ago

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Double run

Yesterday morning was lovely and sunny so I went for an early run. My phone is dying so I braved no music or Strava and had a fab run. It felt quite...

Yesterday morning was lovely and sunny so I went for an early run. My phone is d...

bananahead

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3 - Goodbye week 7!

Fourth 25 minute run completed. Couple of not so great features included extended annoying advertorial on the podcast I was listening to and a cold headwind on...

Fourth 25 minute run completed. Couple of not so great features included extende...

Sook2

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3

GRADUATED 🍾 today , what a rollercoaster of emotions , thanks to Laura for helping me along the way, this great forum for the support and helpful info. Did...

GRADUATED 🍾 today , what a rollercoaster of emotions , thanks to Laura for help...

MPB1973

Graduate•5 years ago

29 Replies

Week 3 run 3

Well week 3 run 3 come and gone these weeks are flying by cold run this morning but got to say I enjoyed it bring on week 4 😂🤞it starts to get harder I would...

Well week 3 run 3 come and gone these weeks are flying by cold run this morning ...

pete1212

Graduate•5 years ago

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First time.

Just wken up after W1 run 1. Though to call in running would be overstating it. Quite enjoyed it and I can still move, bonus!. Busy day today .

Just wken up after W1 run 1. Though to call in running would be overstating it. ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3

Clearly I'm terrible at reading instructions because my other runs for the week have been wrong doing 90 second runs and 90 second walks when the walks should...

Clearly I'm terrible at reading instructions because my other runs for the week ...

Yogibear012

•5 years ago

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Yay! Graduated!

I’m completely chuffed with myself for being able to say I just completed w9r3! I’ve spent years thinking I couldn’t run, I’d always be out of breath after a...

I’m completely chuffed with myself for being able to say I just completed w9r3! ...

Impetuous

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Recommendations for running shoes

What recommendation do you have for running shoes that balance quality with affordability? I've just done W3D1.

What recommendation do you have for running shoes that balance quality with affo...

NorwegianWood

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3D1

I was worried that the increased time jogging today was going to be difficult but the preparation had worked well. My lower back pain early in the morning...

I was worried that the increased time jogging today was going to be difficult bu...

NorwegianWood

Graduate•5 years ago

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VITALITY RUNNING WORLD CUP 🏆🏃🏿🏃🏼‍♀️

Just read the Parkrun Newsletter and there was a link to this event that I thought I'd share for anyone interested? 🤔😊 https://runningworldcup.com/

Just read the Parkrun Newsletter and there was a link to this event that I thoug...

AliHC

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Help?

So, I completed week one last week but due to struggling to breathe when running, I am repeating week one. Since yesterday (my 4th run), my left knee has been...

So, I completed week one last week but due to struggling to breathe when running...

RLM78

•5 years ago

7 Replies

W8R1 ✅

I’ve tried to write a long post but it just won’t load🤔 so I’m editing this short post with a shout out to my new ONs I love them x

I’ve tried to write a long post but it just won’t load🤔 so I’m editing this sho...

DottyF

Graduate•5 years ago

16 Replies

One more run until I do my first 30 minute run

Hi there I have really enjoyed the couch to 5k app it has teally motivated me while I out running I need to be encouraged along the way and this app has...

Hi there I have really enjoyed the couch to 5k app it has teally motivated me wh...

Uptongirl

Graduate•5 years ago

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Rain!!!

Have had 2 weeks off from running and tonight I went straight into a 5.8K....in this weather!!! Trainers are sodden and it took almost 50 mins 😳...feeling...

Have had 2 weeks off from running and tonight I went straight into a 5.8K....in ...

Beany123

Graduate•5 years ago

26 Replies

Motivation needed

I need something to get me going. I come home from work so tired I just can’t drag myself out the house. Also I think my diet is bad.

I need something to get me going. I come home from work so tired I just can’t dr...

Sambenjoe

•5 years ago

11 Replies

W7 r1

So I am up to W7 R1. Found it a bit harder than normal and actually thought it might end up being a ‘practice run’ 😜 but I managed to slow right down and get...

So I am up to W7 R1. Found it a bit harder than normal and actually thought it m...

Candy46

•5 years ago

18 Replies

I gave it a go

After worrying about week 5 run 3 the dreaded 20 mins all in one go... i did just keep putting one foot in front of the other and amazingly survived it! Thanks...

After worrying about week 5 run 3 the dreaded 20 mins all in one go... i did jus...

Dn2000

•5 years ago

18 Replies

20 minutes inside

Well I ran for 20 minutes on the treadmill today so I know I can still run for that length of time. Just need to do it outside. Fridays the day. Hopefully...

Well I ran for 20 minutes on the treadmill today so I know I can still run for t...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2019

Starting again

Thought this might be useful😊

First treadmill run

W6D3

Neck and shoulder tightness

Why i have been quiet... Running 5k three times a week and now...

More funny names

Week 3 run 2

Wk 6 r1 rehab run

Molar extraction today...

Just Graduated 😁👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🎉🎉

1st wet run - and no Laura!😳

Double run

W7R3 - Goodbye week 7!

W9R3

Week 3 run 3

First time.

Week 2 Run 3

Yay! Graduated!

Recommendations for running shoes

W3D1

VITALITY RUNNING WORLD CUP 🏆🏃🏿🏃🏼‍♀️

Help?

W8R1 ✅

One more run until I do my first 30 minute run

Rain!!!

Motivation needed

W7 r1

I gave it a go

20 minutes inside

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