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Gutted

I finished week 7 on Tuesday having plodded (literally) through the programme. I have now caught the worst cold and cough I have had in years and been unable...

I finished week 7 on Tuesday having plodded (literally) through the programme. I...

diahug

Graduate•4 years ago

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Should I run today or is it ok to wait?

Hi more advice please. I did my 2nd run of the week on Wednesday and due my 3rd run today (I am starting week 6 today). Will I put myself back and struggle if...

Hi more advice please. I did my 2nd run of the week on Wednesday and due my 3rd ...

Cadge1

•4 years ago

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W7 R1 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏃🏃

Completed week 7 run 1 this morning before Storm Dennis sets in. No problem with the run today, but need to go a bit faster on run 2 to push myself. 🥃 👣

Completed week 7 run 1 this morning before Storm Dennis sets in. No problem with...

Whiskyrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Trying something a bit different

So, with Storm Dennis heading in my general direction, but not yet making a menace of himself, I decided to head out along the coast to Dunbar to make Lochend...

So, with Storm Dennis heading in my general direction, but not yet making a mena...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 done...

Storm Dennis don't sweat me..!!

Cowps

•4 years ago

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Week 2 completed

I did wonder whether I was having a mid life crisis this morning as I set off to get to the park in the pouring rain! I mean, these people that run in the rain...

I did wonder whether I was having a mid life crisis this morning as I set off to...

Powerhoopfan

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2 done

Had 3days off with a cold 🥶 but back on track today and hopefully will be able to complete W8 Sunday. Happy running 🏃🏼‍♀️

Had 3days off with a cold 🥶 but back on track today and hopefully will be able ...

Hannasasop

Graduate•4 years ago

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Has anyone experienced swollen ankles and pitted edemas?

I’ve been following couch to 5k since January. I always ensure I have a rest day between runs, aiming to do a run every other day. I run on the treadmill at...

I’ve been following couch to 5k since January. I always ensure I have a rest day...

Lyndy-loo

Graduate•4 years ago

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First park run today, Eastbourne, thanks team

Well, completed my first park run today! Managed to slow steady jog all the way round with Laura’s words ringing in my ears to keep the pace. Felt quite...

Well, completed my first park run today! Managed to slow steady jog all the way ...

Snodrop

Graduate•4 years ago

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Treadmill running

It’s not my favourite but there is a limit to the mud and wet and wind that I can tolerate when running. Today at the gym I took inspiration from everyone else...

It’s not my favourite but there is a limit to the mud and wet and wind that I ca...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

Had to talk myself into running today looked and sounded horrible out there! I was glad I did it! Yes it was wet and windy but I did it and I felt good for...

Had to talk myself into running today looked and sounded horrible out there! I w...

Teener2

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Looking out and feeling smug.

I have been scheduling my runs on a Saturday-Monday or Tuesday-Thursday basis. Whilst I do appreciate the structure of a day off between runs, I looked at the...

I have been scheduling my runs on a Saturday-Monday or Tuesday-Thursday basis. W...

Tom-cat

Graduate•4 years ago

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How do I claim my graduate badge?

So proud I want a badge please. X

Val183

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Couch to 5K Graduate

Today was the beginning of my running life, I'll never look back and will always be grateful to the App and to this community for all the encouragement....

Today was the beginning of my running life, I'll never look back and will always...

Val183

Graduate•4 years ago

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In your face Dennis!! 🌬🌬🌬

Windy parkrun today, happy days! 💜🏃🏻‍♀️💜

Vintage61

Graduate•4 years ago

17 Replies

running with atrial flutter

hello, i am a newbie with Atrial flutter, and want to know what exercise i can do. I have been running for years now as i love it, but wondering if there is a...

hello, i am a newbie with Atrial flutter, and want to know what exercise i can d...

Nita-bulb

•4 years ago

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W4 in the bag

Week 4 is now behind me having just completed run 3. I swear by the 5 minute brisk warm up and warm down walks by the way. The first 3 minute run was OK but...

Week 4 is now behind me having just completed run 3. I swear by the 5 minute bri...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 Fail.

Well after a bad night food and drink wise, up nice and early, it just did not work for me today. It was also my first run outside, not sure of route and came...

Well after a bad night food and drink wise, up nice and early, it just did not w...

T2runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK4 R1

Oh my I was so scared of this one and had convinced myself I could not do it putting it off for a few days! Today I made myself get up and try and I did it!...

Oh my I was so scared of this one and had convinced myself I could not do it put...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just completed week 5 run 3

Delighted that I managed a jog for 20 mins to complete run 3 of week 5. Following advice on this forum, I found the Japanese slow running videos on YouTube...

Delighted that I managed a jog for 20 mins to complete run 3 of week 5. Followin...

Fors

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still on the ic.....and thoroughly fed up.......🥺

Sorry everyone......moan alert, avert your eyes if you don't want to read, I understand. So I've been out of circulation, as it were, since early December...

Sorry everyone......moan alert, avert your eyes if you don't want to read, I und...

Cakerunner

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

Phew!

Week 7 run 1 - really hard work!

Viola21

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1

Decided to get up at 5:30 and run before Storm Dennis hits, my new head band that keeps my ears warm worked a treat and made a huge difference to my overall...

Decided to get up at 5:30 and run before Storm Dennis hits, my new head band tha...

Sazzles9

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3 V2

Eventually I got myself out the door and running. Walked to the park and started running from there. I ran the same route as before alongside the canal before...

Eventually I got myself out the door and running. Walked to the park and started...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Completed

Week 3 completed, begin week 4 Sunday feeling good 😄

Kimba66

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Half way there!

At lunchtime today I had a crack at Week 5 Run 2. Take it slow, don't get out of breath was the advice. So I kept my speed right down, but I realised I might...

At lunchtime today I had a crack at Week 5 Run 2. Take it slow, don't get out of...

frogplate

•4 years ago

7 Replies

W7R1

What a crazy thing this c25k programme is - coughing and spluttering at the end the early runs but stuck with it and now waking up at the crack of dawn three...

What a crazy thing this c25k programme is - coughing and spluttering at the end ...

SadlyBroke

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 R3 done!!!

I can’t actually believe I have done it!! Week 1 seemed so hard. My only concern is I’m not managing the distance stated in the time I’m running. So I was...

I can’t actually believe I have done it!! Week 1 seemed so hard. My only concern...

Janef2702

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Anxious Park Run volunteer

It’s been a tough day here (tough week or two actually). For the first time since graduating I’ve missed a couple of my regular thrice weekly runs lately, and...

It’s been a tough day here (tough week or two actually). For the first time sinc...

Corarun

Graduate•4 years ago

38 Replies

Silent asthma attack and c25k

So having being told yesterday I had a silent asthma attack, and which from start of symptoms through to finally breathing normally again without dizziness...

So having being told yesterday I had a silent asthma attack, and which from star...

Bluecat9

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2020

Gutted

Should I run today or is it ok to wait?

W7 R1 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏃🏃

Trying something a bit different

Week 6 run 2 done...

Week 2 completed

W8R2 done

Has anyone experienced swollen ankles and pitted edemas?

First park run today, Eastbourne, thanks team

Treadmill running

Week 4 run 2

Looking out and feeling smug.

How do I claim my graduate badge?

Couch to 5K Graduate

In your face Dennis!! 🌬🌬🌬

running with atrial flutter

W4 in the bag

W6R2 Fail.

WK4 R1

Just completed week 5 run 3

Still on the ic.....and thoroughly fed up.......🥺

Phew!

W4R1

Week 8 Run 3 V2

Completed

Half way there!

W7R1

Week 6 R3 done!!!

Anxious Park Run volunteer

Silent asthma attack and c25k

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