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Wk 3 done

Just had my shower after finishing week three. Was interesting running into the very strong and gusty winds. Reminded me of school cross country runs ... I...

Just had my shower after finishing week three. Was interesting running into the ...

Ooloutoo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Muscle pain in leg

Hi So today I did week 2 run 1. It was hard I won’t lie as I’m a total newbie but I got through it. Only problem I’m having from the start is the muscle in my...

Hi So today I did week 2 run 1. It was hard I won’t lie as I’m a total newbie b...

Disney99

•5 years ago

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My First Run

That's my first run done, of week one, and it's not what I expected. It was quite enjoyable. The weather, not so much; according to the Met Office, I was out...

That's my first run done, of week one, and it's not what I expected. It was quit...

LittleIreland

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

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W6R1 done!

Thought this run would be a piece of cake after running for 20 last week but actually found this run more difficult! Looking at map my run it’s obviously becos...

Thought this run would be a piece of cake after running for 20 last week but act...

Flyzabad

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R2

That was OK. 2 x 8 minutes though do find when listening to songs that i am mentally thinking well thats about 3 minutes for that song and 3.5 for that so must...

That was OK. 2 x 8 minutes though do find when listening to songs that i am ment...

Fitat501970

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feel a bit as if I'm going backwards

Just finished my 10th run - by rights I should be into Wk 4 but I am still on Wk 2 having chosen to repeat a few runs. I didn't quite manage to complete it -...

Just finished my 10th run - by rights I should be into Wk 4 but I am still on Wk...

Perry-Formis

•5 years ago

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RUNNING SOCKS

What sort of running socks do we all use 🤔

pete1212

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7 R1 done

Just back from the above run. I think I may have set off a little fast ( by my low standards anyway 🤣 ) for the first 5 mins, so had to slow down for the...

Just back from the above run. I think I may have set off a little fast ( by my...

MartinKH

Graduate•5 years ago

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I can? I did!

Wk 4 run 2. I absolutely thought the 5 min jog would be my wall. But apparently not. Well well. My mum has PD so I am doing it for her.

Wk 4 run 2. I absolutely thought the 5 min jog would be my wall. But apparently ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Another shoe disaster...

After having gait analysis and purchasing a lovely pair of Salomon trainers at the start of the programme running in them several times and feeling really...

After having gait analysis and purchasing a lovely pair of Salomon trainers at t...

Sar9

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk5R3

I can’t believe I just ran for 20 minutes non stop!! I was doubtful I could go from a 8 minute run to a 20 minute run but I pushed through and was determined...

I can’t believe I just ran for 20 minutes non stop!! I was doubtful I could go f...

Getfitter1980

•5 years ago

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W7R2 - Not done......

OK, I kept looking out the window this weekend and the stormy apocalypse going on outside, and decided not to get up early to run this morning. I don't even...

OK, I kept looking out the window this weekend and the stormy apocalypse going o...

layzellm

Graduate•5 years ago

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Only 3 runs to go! 😬

Week 8 complete. The end of the programme is within arms reach 😱 Today I decided to only track the run part rather than my usual of including the warm up...

Week 8 complete. The end of the programme is within arms reach 😱 Today I deci...

Sar9

Graduate•5 years ago

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Stats question

As the proud possessor of a physics o grade, I completely grasp that pace and distance affect each other. But I’ve just completed 3:2, which should be...

As the proud possessor of a physics o grade, I completely grasp that pace and di...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R1 done despite snow/hail/rain/wind

Pushed myself to go out this morning despite absolutely horrendous conditions as I knew I wouldn't be able to run again until Thursday and didn't want to lose...

Pushed myself to go out this morning despite absolutely horrendous conditions as...

Defnotarunner

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Back on the couch🙁

Literally. My knee was sore yesterday after Saturday's parkrun but nothing major and I had a very lazy day. Towards evening the pain got worse though, very...

Literally. My knee was sore yesterday after Saturday's parkrun but nothing major...

sarahbee_uk

Graduate•5 years ago

16 Replies

Week 1 Run 1

Well that was fun! Think the dog thinks I’ve gone a little mad Can anyone suggest some good trainers to wear?

Well that was fun! Think the dog thinks I’ve gone a little mad Can anyone sugge...

Hidden

•5 years ago

3 Replies

W6R1 ✅ Treadmill to Outdoors!

Well the storm has pretty much passed and we’re down to ‘Cornwall Winter Base Rate Wind Speed’ (40mph) - that’s not a thing, I just made it up 🤪....

Well the storm has pretty much passed and we’re down to ‘Cornwall Winter Base Ra...

DrEdFullyunfit

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Trees down...I'm still running!

WhaT a weekend! Hope everyone survived it.As I set off today I was blocked on one side by a massive tree fell ( pictured) and when I turned and crossed the...

WhaT a weekend! Hope everyone survived it.As I set off today I was blocked on on...

parktrotter

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Week 7 Run2

Well run done 50mp winds first and last time I run into the wind like that had a thought of running against the wind first half of my run and then have the...

Well run done 50mp winds first and last time I run into the wind like that had a...

pete1212

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Running with Cancer

Hi guys, Smashed week 4, even ran in the wind and rain and ran a head of my 14 year old 😂. Is anyone not having a rest day and doing it every day? I'm...

Hi guys, Smashed week 4, even ran in the wind and rain and ran a head of my 14 ...

Annie1234567

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Wk5 Run3 struggke

I am really struggling with 20 mins. I think I will go back to beginning week 5. Most people seem to get this one under their belt and move on so I feel...

I am really struggling with 20 mins. I think I will go back to beginning week 5....

Minsy

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Beginner

Hi all- I am starting my weight loss journey and have taken the first step to running. First run today in a very very long time Wish me luck!

Hi all- I am starting my weight loss journey and have taken the first step to ru...

HanzK

•5 years ago

7 Replies

60 seconds is longer than it seems!

Hi all, nice to meet you all. I’m on week 1. Run 2 will be tonight and I’m dreading it. I really struggled with the first run, I couldn’t do the full 60...

Hi all, nice to meet you all. I’m on week 1. Run 2 will be tonight and I’m drea...

Runninouttaenergy

•5 years ago

15 Replies

C25K Completed

Howdy y'all! Yep i've completed C25K: it works. Having stopped playing sports years ago, was feeling like i should get moving.. W1 R1 looked pretty easy...

Howdy y'all! Yep i've completed C25K: it works. Having stopped playing sports y...

LS57

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

W3 R1

After a 10 day break in Madeira I did plan to run while I was out there, however, staying in the mountains with steep steep roads I thought I’d give that a...

After a 10 day break in Madeira I did plan to run while I was out there, however...

JonnyBeGood

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W5R1: Limiting beliefs

I convinced myself yesterday, that due to a very busy week this week, away from home today until Thursday, and an interrupted run last Saturday (although I...

I convinced myself yesterday, that due to a very busy week this week, away from ...

Iseesaidjane

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Knees hurting

Week 3, run 1 this morning was a total disaster. Did my usual stretches and warmup before run but both of my knees were really painful. I only managed 90...

Week 3, run 1 this morning was a total disaster. Did my usual stretches and warm...

Kinkela

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R2... bluuurrgghhh

So.... I didn’t drink enough fluids on Sunday I ran slightly too fast on first run... legs were killing me by the end of the second 3 mins It was cold It was...

So.... I didn’t drink enough fluids on Sunday I ran slightly too fast on first r...

Sazzles9

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Wk2 r2

So following on from yesterday’s post! I managed to find exercise videos on my amazon so did some of them. But unfortunately me and the babies were evacuated...

So following on from yesterday’s post! I managed to find exercise videos on my ...

RacheChap93

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2020

Wk 3 done

Muscle pain in leg

My First Run

W6R1 done!

W5R2

Feel a bit as if I'm going backwards

RUNNING SOCKS

W7 R1 done

I can? I did!

Another shoe disaster...

Wk5R3

W7R2 - Not done......

Only 3 runs to go! 😬

Stats question

W6R1 done despite snow/hail/rain/wind

Back on the couch🙁

Week 1 Run 1

W6R1 ✅ Treadmill to Outdoors!

Trees down...I'm still running!

Week 7 Run2

Running with Cancer

Wk5 Run3 struggke

Beginner

60 seconds is longer than it seems!

C25K Completed

W3 R1

W5R1: Limiting beliefs

Knees hurting

W3R2... bluuurrgghhh

Wk2 r2

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