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Back pain

So I’ve just started w2 when during my run I felt Excruciating pain in my lower back? (After getting new running shoes) Any idea if this is common and just...

So I’ve just started w2 when during my run I felt Excruciating pain in my lower ...

Morobek

•4 years ago

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Finally finished week 7

The torrential rain has finally stopped here in Sydney. A whole week of it! It's put out the bushfires, filled up the dangerously empty dams and flooded large...

The torrential rain has finally stopped here in Sydney. A whole week of it! It's...

BOBOZ

Graduate•4 years ago

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Self flagellation might just do it

Well. I've downloaded the C25K app, and now need some extra motivation to pull on my trainers and have a go. But... the weather is just awful. My job entails...

Well. I've downloaded the C25K app, and now need some extra motivation to pull o...

LittleIreland

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 to 4

Did anyone think that the jump from week three to four is a big one.? I managed it but only just but week three I found quite easy tbh!? Maybe just the way I...

Did anyone think that the jump from week three to four is a big one.? I managed ...

jol1pjl1

•4 years ago

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Storm

Hi all Due to start week 4 today. Would you run in this weather? I have mild asthma and sometimes the wind can snatch breathe away. What would you do?

Hi all Due to start week 4 today. Would you run in this weather? I have mild ast...

Jonaswolfe1

•4 years ago

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W3 R1 .... here we go!

Really looking forward to this one ..... it feels like getting weeks 1 and 2 done & dusted is a bit of a milestone. Happy running everyone!

Really looking forward to this one ..... it feels like getting weeks 1 and 2 don...

JoeyCoops

•4 years ago

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I’m missing my running.

Yep I’m actually missing it. My leg feels like it’s getting worse, just from walking so I am seeing the doctor. I live in rural Scotland and drive 35 miles...

Yep I’m actually missing it. My leg feels like it’s getting worse, just from w...

Thodo

•4 years ago

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I’ve shocked everyone including myself!

So up until 3 weeks ago I classed myself as a 52 year old non-runner. I have never ever been sporty, I’m 5ft nothing with no coordination or stamina and I was...

So up until 3 weeks ago I classed myself as a 52 year old non-runner. I have nev...

Sewnotfit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5 run 3

Yes get in smashed it felt good Kept it steady and all good 🏃‍♀️😊💪🙃

Jayparr1969

Graduate•4 years ago

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Slowly getting there

W5R2 done and dusted 💪

Moosey60

•4 years ago

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Storm running along southsea seafront

Well Storm Ciara didnt get in the way as me and my daughter started week 5 . This week looks daunting with a 20 minute run on run 3 but feeling positive.

Well Storm Ciara didnt get in the way as me and my daughter started week 5 . Th...

Smiffytinks

Graduate•4 years ago

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I jumped over to the Strength and Flex forum today! Try it!

Well my w5r3 run had no chance of happening today thanks to Storm Ciara - numerous trees down, a collapsed brick garden wall, several fence panels in various...

Well my w5r3 run had no chance of happening today thanks to Storm Ciara - numero...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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💨🌧☔️ W5R3 Done 👊

What a memorable day! Storming my way to victory 😂 I’ve never seen rain like it, it was a tad breezy to say the least but I carried on regardless, 20mins non...

What a memorable day! Storming my way to victory 😂 I’ve never seen rain like i...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Yay! Week 3 Complete

Quite pleased to have managed to complete week 3 today despite Storm Ciara trying to poke her oar in! Slipped a couple of days because of weather earlier, but...

Quite pleased to have managed to complete week 3 today despite Storm Ciara tryin...

Ruithsleum

•4 years ago

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Run number 2 and new trainers

I battled the wind today to buy better trainers. Was in a worried mood as I was going for run number 2 thinking I can’t do it. But went to the gym in my new...

I battled the wind today to buy better trainers. Was in a worried mood as I was ...

Sexyred

•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 3

Almost there....one more week and 3 more runs to complete 9 weeks of NHS couch to 5K. Can't believe I began by running for 1 minute and now I'm running for...

Almost there....one more week and 3 more runs to complete 9 weeks of NHS couch t...

Cornish_runner1

•4 years ago

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Running on hold

I have completed week 7 but started to develop pain in my lower back. It's an ongoing problem with a twisted pelvis which started about 25 years ago when I was...

I have completed week 7 but started to develop pain in my lower back. It's an on...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Out in Storm Ciara!!

Did W4R2 this afternoon and managed okay! I was a bit tired after having 4hrs sleep this morning following night shift last nite!! It was a bit blowy but at...

Did W4R2 this afternoon and managed okay! I was a bit tired after having 4hrs sl...

Daroo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Rest day bliss

It looks mighty windy out there today, soo happy it's my rest day. Respect to anyone running in it - you are champions 🤴👸 In other news ... picked up a new...

It looks mighty windy out there today, soo happy it's my rest day. Respect to an...

JessieLT

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I did ‘The Run’

I did it! This morning was the dreaded wk5 R3 and you know what, it was fine! I kept my pace super slow and just enjoyed my music. Each 5 minute increment...

I did it! This morning was the dreaded wk5 R3 and you know what, it was fine! I...

NevereverrunB4

Graduate•4 years ago

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Day of wild winds and knitting

I am facing retirement in a couple of years and today has shown me how it could be..... I planned for us to have a cobweb blowing away walk on the beach to...

I am facing retirement in a couple of years and today has shown me how it could ...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Did it!

So after my struggle with W5R2 , I thought I’d repeat it. Had to go to the gym due to storm, but put the incline to 1 as advised . Was feeling apprehensive...

So after my struggle with W5R2 , I thought I’d repeat it. Had to go to the gym d...

Jinnyjampot

•4 years ago

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Great run

Had a great run today ran 5.35 miles and for 55 minutes on the treadmill 👍🏻😊 Lost 1/2 stone to boot on the program It’s all starting to pay offf and stilll...

Had a great run today ran 5.35 miles and for 55 minutes on the treadmill 👍🏻😊 ...

Steve1966

•4 years ago

1 Reply

For everyone who ran today....💨🍃💦🍂🏃🏻💨🏃🏽‍♀️

We salute you!!💪 I ran yesterday 😉

Sandraj39

Graduate•4 years ago

19 Replies

Bring Out The Gimp

My mindset going into these posts is to, of course, make them about running, but you know how they turn out... I do like to think they’re about running though,...

My mindset going into these posts is to, of course, make them about running, but...

PaulS83

•4 years ago

27 Replies

Why is Week 6 so hard!

Hi, I’m knew here. I have just completed W6R1 and I struggled so much!!! I found it so much harder than last week. How can that be right?? Was feeling really...

Hi, I’m knew here. I have just completed W6R1 and I struggled so much!!! I found...

Janef2702

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

BPH maxed

Hello my running buddies I showed my friend a screenshot of my Fitbit or something like that measures yesterday. Just started using this gadget recently He...

Hello my running buddies I showed my friend a screenshot of my Fitbit or someth...

zokki

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couldn’t do week 4 run 2 🙄

I’ve had to postpone. For some reason I’ve got a really painful upper right leg, I can barely lift my knee. Pain seems to be in the crease right at the top of...

I’ve had to postpone. For some reason I’ve got a really painful upper right leg,...

NewMich2020

•4 years ago

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Loving running in the storm ! 🏃‍♀️

4.5 km done in Storm Ciara, very windy and wet but I got out and enjoyed it !! 4 runs to do till l have achieved the couch to 5 k programme. Cannot wait ,...

4.5 km done in Storm Ciara, very windy and wet but I got out and enjoyed it !! 4...

Verovero

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R3 ✅

Hello my fellow runners How amazing is this. Slowly but moving on. Completed week 6 yesterday!! So proud!!! Well done to all of us week 1 to week 100......

Hello my fellow runners How amazing is this. Slowly but moving on. Completed w...

zokki

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2020

Back pain

Finally finished week 7

Self flagellation might just do it

Week 3 to 4

Storm

W3 R1 .... here we go!

I’m missing my running.

I’ve shocked everyone including myself!

Wk5 run 3

Slowly getting there

Storm running along southsea seafront

I jumped over to the Strength and Flex forum today! Try it!

💨🌧☔️ W5R3 Done 👊

Yay! Week 3 Complete

Run number 2 and new trainers

Week 8 run 3

Running on hold

Out in Storm Ciara!!

Rest day bliss

I did ‘The Run’

Day of wild winds and knitting

Did it!

Great run

For everyone who ran today....💨🍃💦🍂🏃🏻💨🏃🏽‍♀️

Bring Out The Gimp

Why is Week 6 so hard!

BPH maxed

Couldn’t do week 4 run 2 🙄

Loving running in the storm ! 🏃‍♀️

W6 R3 ✅

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