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Week 4 Run 1 V2

Just before lunch I headed to the next village. I went along the lane next to the canal. When I got to the highest point I decided to break into a slow...

Just before lunch I headed to the next village. I went along the lane next to th...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hi there

Wow starting in the morning... freaking out a little, more so how much is it going to hurt after. I have disc degeneration need to be careful but also want to...

Wow starting in the morning... freaking out a little, more so how much is it goi...

UBFittie

•5 years ago

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My 5k "race" Disaster... !!!!!

So, I could pop up here showing a photo of my finishers medal (very nice it is too) and telling you I did a Garmin timed run of 37:42 (and I'm waiting for my...

So, I could pop up here showing a photo of my finishers medal (very nice it is t...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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I did it!!!

I only actually went and did it!! I’m gobsmacked 😶 I’ve gone from not being able to run for 20 seconds to nearly 40 minutes tonight and I loved it 🤪 ThNks...

I only actually went and did it!! I’m gobsmacked 😶 I’ve gone from not being abl...

Veganlynz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Newbie!!!!

I’ve just signed up for couch to 5k I plan on starting in the new year I’ve previously done a little bit of running but I’d like to take it more seriously...

I’ve just signed up for couch to 5k I plan on starting in the new year I’ve prev...

CR1597

•5 years ago

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Week 2

W2R3 done and felt better then the ones previous. Still seem to get really tight and burning calf’s. Anyone else get this and any remedies to relieve it?

W2R3 done and felt better then the ones previous. Still seem to get really tight...

Endfeed5555

•5 years ago

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Time to Start - Treadmill Purchased

Hi all, I’m determine to improve my fitness. I have a very sedentary job and currently do yoga 1-2 times a week however I want to improve my cardio. I’ve just...

Hi all, I’m determine to improve my fitness. I have a very sedentary job and cur...

donnachaps84

•5 years ago

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Newbie - No running experience!

So I’m in serious need of getting off the couch (sun lounger) and moving more! I’m currently on holiday in Spain for another 9 weeks and thought this could be...

So I’m in serious need of getting off the couch (sun lounger) and moving more! I...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•5 years ago

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New trainers 👟 😁

I think I’ve got the running bug... Gait analysis done and new trainers purchased. I went to our local specialist sports shop rather than the big high street...

I think I’ve got the running bug... Gait analysis done and new trainers purchase...

Redvic97

Graduate•5 years ago

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New Decade on its way.

Food for thought for me.Victor Meldrew OUT. Knock off seven decades IN. This is a real life example of age only being a number.I am going to laugh like a drain...

Food for thought for me.Victor Meldrew OUT. Knock off seven decades IN. This is ...

Tbae

•5 years ago

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Christmas

Hi I've just managed to get out and completed week 8 run 1 after a week's break and Christmas excesses of food and no exercise. I was concerned this would be...

Hi I've just managed to get out and completed week 8 run 1 after a week's break ...

Newrunner76

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 done and dusted

The weather was lovely, the temperature perfect. It was one of those nice runs. But I might be on Michael's naughty step, I kinda ran a little bit further (...

The weather was lovely, the temperature perfect. It was one of those nice runs. ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Toe injury/problem

Hi everyone! I hope that you all had a happy and peaceful Christmas 🎁 onwards and upwards now into the new year! I have a very painful big toe on my right...

Hi everyone! I hope that you all had a happy and peaceful Christmas 🎁 onwards a...

SuzieMac

•5 years ago

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My First Park Run

First Park Run completed - 58 minutes! Now my goal is to get a bit faster 2020 here I come!

First Park Run completed - 58 minutes! Now my goal is to get a bit faster 2020 ...

Northpenninesjogger

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9, R3 ✅: I did it!!!!!!

This is unbelievable. I'm just coming back from my graduation run!!! 😃😃😃😃 Was so unsure about it, felt a cold coming up, but then the weather was so nice,...

This is unbelievable. I'm just coming back from my graduation run!!! 😃😃😃😃 Wa...

RunawayBetty

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R2 ticked off

Back at it after the gym was closed for Christmas. Feeling good although I’ve realised the first 5 mins is always the same with me thinking my shoe laces...

Back at it after the gym was closed for Christmas. Feeling good although I’ve re...

Redvic97

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 worries!

Just completed w5r2, a sneak view of the next run has me worried = 20 minutes! Yipes

Just completed w5r2, a sneak view of the next run has me worried = 20 minutes! Y...

Galphay1

Graduate•5 years ago

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New challenges

Hi. Happy New Year to everyone out there. I've always been quite active but don't usually enjoy exercise for it's own sake and have never been a fan of...

Hi. Happy New Year to everyone out there. I've always been quite active but don'...

Jansey

•5 years ago

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Graduated

Started on September 1st took a 4 week break due to injury but today this happened 🥳🥳🥳🥳🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Started on September 1st took a 4 week break due to injury but today this happen...

Piggy44

Graduate•5 years ago

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New beginnings

Hi im Simmi really excited about 1st January to start my Couch to 5k journey. I have never done running before so i am looking forward to the challenge...

Hi im Simmi really excited about 1st January to start my Couch to 5k journey. I ...

Simmi10

•5 years ago

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New year new start

I'm going to try but it depends on my Chronic Fatigue syndrome

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Done a Run today

Done a run today stopped on week 6 run 2 due to bad ( Achilles ) bloody calf was the fault lol so went to physio and he said if you feel ok still run but keep...

Done a run today stopped on week 6 run 2 due to bad ( Achilles ) bloody calf was...

pete1212

Graduate•5 years ago

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New Years Day

Looking forward to starting my c25k training on New Years Day 2020! Is there anyone else here starting on 1/1??

Looking forward to starting my c25k training on New Years Day 2020! Is there any...

Sassy1111

•5 years ago

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Getting closer to my targets...

I’ve been using a combo of re-doing C25K for intervals, using the “plus” podcasts (speed mostly), random music and bbc podcasts and today a bridge to 10k...

I’ve been using a combo of re-doing C25K for intervals, using the “plus” podcast...

Precentrix

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

In the Tyrol

Week 8 Run 2, 28mins in late pm, heavy snowfall, beautiful and inspirational way to see the environs. Friendly locals encouraged me clearly thinking I was...

Week 8 Run 2, 28mins in late pm, heavy snowfall, beautiful and inspirational way...

Hurdygurdyman

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 Run 3 V2

Did my final week 3 run on Boxing Day but didn't get round to posting on here until now. Have gained a couple of pounds over Christmas so those are going to...

Did my final week 3 run on Boxing Day but didn't get round to posting on here un...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Doing C25k for the 3rd time

Ex runner trying to get back to fitness 😊 I'm over 60 and trying to get going again but its so hard! Knees are knackered and I'm quite overweight for me....

Ex runner trying to get back to fitness 😊 I'm over 60 and trying to get going a...

Sparkysmum

•5 years ago

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I did it! W9 R3 competed today 🎉

Yay, yay! So pleased with myself!!! Cannot believe I have made it to the end, take that 2019 😂 I have lost over 4 stones with Weightwatchers and gone from gp...

Yay, yay! So pleased with myself!!! Cannot believe I have made it to the end, ta...

sarahbee_uk

Graduate•5 years ago

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Done it!

Hello everyone - Well, how happy do I feel! 1st run coupled with standard shin splint now complete. Note to self must where support bra - painful chest....

Hello everyone - Well, how happy do I feel! 1st run coupled with standard shin s...

Binny49

•5 years ago

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Wish me luck...

My 5k "Race" got postponed to the due to terrible, terrible weather... it is now happening tomorrow (28th), I had a very hard run on Chrismtas day - only 4km...

My 5k "Race" got postponed to the due to terrible, terrible weather... it is no...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2019

Week 4 Run 1 V2

Hi there

My 5k "race" Disaster... !!!!!

I did it!!!

Newbie!!!!

Week 2

Time to Start - Treadmill Purchased

Newbie - No running experience!

New trainers 👟 😁

New Decade on its way.

Christmas

Week 7 done and dusted

Toe injury/problem

My First Park Run

W9, R3 ✅: I did it!!!!!!

W7R2 ticked off

Week 5 run 3 worries!

New challenges

Graduated

New beginnings

New year new start

Done a Run today

New Years Day

Getting closer to my targets...

In the Tyrol

Week 3 Run 3 V2

Doing C25k for the 3rd time

I did it! W9 R3 competed today 🎉

Done it!

Wish me luck...

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