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Wk6 R3 ✅

Just got back from this last run. 25 mins seemed a little daunting, but it was not 5 mins more than last week. I was due to run it on Friday, but have put it...

Just got back from this last run. 25 mins seemed a little daunting, but it was n...

Justexistin

•4 years ago

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Measuring the distance

Does anyone have any suggestions for an accurate distance measuring tool for my run. My current step counter gives my distances as way too long compared to...

Does anyone have any suggestions for an accurate distance measuring tool for my ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Profile pic....

Thought I’d upload a picture but I can’t get it in the centre 😂 well u can see a bit of me at least 🙈 How did u all manage? I’m on my phone, maybe that’s...

Thought I’d upload a picture but I can’t get it in the centre 😂 well u can see ...

CJMumma

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated!

Finally!

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Glasgow Santa 5k Dash

Congratulations to all the runners today. 😊 🏃🏾 🎄🎅

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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Ran outside for first time for a few years.

Having graduated a month or so ago via an indoor thread mill and in prep for a future parkrun. I decided I’d have a go at running outside. First time in a few...

Having graduated a month or so ago via an indoor thread mill and in prep for a f...

Bladerunner2049

Graduate•4 years ago

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Glasgow 5K Santa Dash

Congratulations to all the runners

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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W9run1, feeling frustrated

Well, I braved the weather and drove to the seaside and set off for my 30 min run, culmination of all the weeks feeling a bit stiff and nervous Got to 15 min...

Well, I braved the weather and drove to the seaside and set off for my 30 min ru...

Runningdumpling

Graduate•4 years ago

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Glasgow 5K Santa Dash

This is for Dexy5, she lives seeing Santa Dashes🎅🎄🏃🏾

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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Wow 🤩 w9r3

Hi all, Well I only went and did it!! I’m absolutely over the moon. Now if only there was an emoji for collapsed in a heap on the floor. To all those just...

Hi all, Well I only went and did it!! I’m absolutely over the moon. Now if only...

Jacca

Graduate•4 years ago

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How not to give up in week 2 ? Advice please?

Just on my week 2 of couch to 5 k program I skipped 3 days in wk 2 and feel bad so ran today Not sure how wk 3 and wk 11 will be achieved... But will love to...

Just on my week 2 of couch to 5 k program I skipped 3 days in wk 2 and feel bad...

Mac2019

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Runner!!!

Happy Sunday guys 🏃🏻‍♂️❤️

MJP458

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Missed two weeks.

Hi all I reached w6r1 and then had a bout of acute sciatic so couldn't run for two weeks, should I start from the beginning again as I feel that I lost all...

Hi all I reached w6r1 and then had a bout of acute sciatic so couldn't run for t...

Maisiecat1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finished final run!!

Well, I did it!! I ran my final run on Friday and it felt great to say I completed the program! I know I now need to get comfortable with the 30 min runs so...

Well, I did it!! I ran my final run on Friday and it felt great to say I complet...

Nellie75

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Help

Since graduating I have now completed 5 park runs at Basildon however have yet to make it all the way round without walking part of the way mainly up the...

Since graduating I have now completed 5 park runs at Basildon however have yet t...

Tiger44342

Graduate•4 years ago

14 Replies

running with virus?

Should you run with a cough or cold? Or should you take it easy? Thanks

ovenchip

•4 years ago

5 Replies

How do I get back on track?

Hi all, I was about to star week 8 of couch to 5k and was LOVING it but, for the last 2 months I could not run for a number of personal reasons. Any advice on...

Hi all, I was about to star week 8 of couch to 5k and was LOVING it but, for the...

Mogafun

•4 years ago

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W6d3 - Not pretty

So, a cold all week and an annoying cough. Last run last saturday. Out today, the 1st 25 min run. Wanted to stop but was determined to keep going, just kept...

So, a cold all week and an annoying cough. Last run last saturday. Out today, th...

Leosmit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Another Parkrun PB

Ooh, that looks good doesn’t it but adding a bit of context - my starting bar was incredibly low! But ParkRun said I did it in 49:08 which is a whole 19...

Ooh, that looks good doesn’t it but adding a bit of context - my starting bar wa...

Oldgirlruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 in the Bag 😄

After my wee hangover delaying my run yesterday I got up early this morning and finished week 4. I think having a 3 day rest has actually done me some good, no...

After my wee hangover delaying my run yesterday I got up early this morning and ...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 tough going

Hi all, Haven’t posted here before but having completed run 1 of the week i found it really tough going. I felt good after my 25 min runs (tired but like I had...

Hi all, Haven’t posted here before but having completed run 1 of the week i foun...

LC07

Graduate•4 years ago

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Thoughts on Running after tight Achilles

Thoughts on returning to running c25k after tight Achilles pain haven’t run for ten days frustrating times any good advice pleas on...

Thoughts on returning to running c25k after tight Achilles pain haven’t run for ...

pete1212

Graduate•4 years ago

15 Replies

OMG I can 'run' for 30 minutes

Hello, this is my first ever post on any site! I am 62 years old and am just about to complete week nine of the NHS podcasts C25K. Having never run for...

Hello, this is my first ever post on any site! I am 62 years old and am just ab...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W5 R3

I started C25k with my teenage son who seems to be physically attached to his computer and only surfaces to eat. I had a slight advantage as I had trained for...

I started C25k with my teenage son who seems to be physically attached to his co...

Blac17

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

B210k

Hi I have started the bridge to 10K app .,... is there anything like health unlocked forum for those doing this does anyone know ?? 😘😊

Hi I have started the bridge to 10K app .,... is there anything like health un...

Drumandbass123

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Wk8 R1 - out of control

When I started C25k, I thought week 8 was stupid. Surely if you can run for 25 minutes, then you can run for 30 minutes? Of course, i also thought i could...

When I started C25k, I thought week 8 was stupid. Surely if you can run for 25 m...

RunningMigster

Graduate•4 years ago

44 Replies

W8 R1

Was up at 7 after a really bed nights sleep, but I did it. Really surprised i managed the extra 3 mins. I really need a longer route. After I finished the...

Was up at 7 after a really bed nights sleep, but I did it. Really surprised i m...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Hello Everyone

First post for me and wanted to say Hi. I started the C-2-5K on 17 November and have completed Week 3. Week 4 starts tomorrow and I'm looking forward to it......

First post for me and wanted to say Hi. I started the C-2-5K on 17 November and ...

Brian-P6

Graduate•4 years ago

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One more run...

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Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Oh my goodness, I just ran a 5km Park Run....and LOVED it 😃

Wow. I graduated last week and just did my first park run this morning. I was v apprehensive as I haven’t run that far yet, I knew I could walk if I needed to...

Wow. I graduated last week and just did my first park run this morning. I was v...

Corarun

Graduate•4 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2019

Wk6 R3 ✅

Measuring the distance

Profile pic....

Graduated!

Glasgow Santa 5k Dash

Ran outside for first time for a few years.

Glasgow 5K Santa Dash

W9run1, feeling frustrated

Glasgow 5K Santa Dash

Wow 🤩 w9r3

How not to give up in week 2 ? Advice please?

Runner!!!

Missed two weeks.

Finished final run!!

Help

running with virus?

How do I get back on track?

W6d3 - Not pretty

Another Parkrun PB

Week 4 in the Bag 😄

Week 8 run 1 tough going

Thoughts on Running after tight Achilles

OMG I can 'run' for 30 minutes

W5 R3

B210k

Wk8 R1 - out of control

W8 R1

Hello Everyone

One more run...

Oh my goodness, I just ran a 5km Park Run....and LOVED it 😃

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