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Week 2 Done .... but my knee 😫

Chuffed I’ve reached the end of week 2...... but ...... I had my knee MRI’d long before I ever thought I’d run. My patella does track properly and the inner...

Chuffed I’ve reached the end of week 2...... but ...... I had my knee MRI’d long...

Bupkiss100

Graduate•5 years ago

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Early run

Now on R1W3 went slower than normal but completed the run , can’t imagine I could do wk 4 considering how I felt while running the 3 mins , but will persist,

Now on R1W3 went slower than normal but completed the run , can’t imagine I coul...

Hideaway3

•5 years ago

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Done 26.2

I graduated a while ago and was looking for motivation to keep me going. I'm still doing well, was doing Parkruns until they stopped. I did my 26.2 challenge...

I graduated a while ago and was looking for motivation to keep me going. I'm sti...

Sarah_72

•5 years ago

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First Run!

So after your encouraging words on my first post I decided to just get out and try my first run today! I felt down hearted because I walked more of the run...

So after your encouraging words on my first post I decided to just get out and t...

TotalBeginner96

•5 years ago

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Does it really get easier?

I've done WK2R1 this morning and found the extra running challenging...I did it and plan to persevere but can't see myself running for a solid 30 mins EVER!!

I've done WK2R1 this morning and found the extra running challenging...I did it ...

Rasmus

•5 years ago

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W4R2 - gosh 5 minutes is a long time

Completed W4R2 this morning! W4R1 on Monday was very hard going, I struggled to complete the second 3 and 5 minute runs and had to stop a couple of times...

Completed W4R2 this morning! W4R1 on Monday was very hard going, I struggled to ...

ANewLu

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation 5 🌳🌲 Hayfever 😣, negative press for runners 😔 and Strava goes bonkers....

I am an off-road runner and I love to run out on the heathlands and in the woods near where I live. Unfortunately at this time of year running in these...

I am an off-road runner and I love to run out on the heathlands and in the woods...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Knees!

Week 2, run 2 yesterday - knees killing me. I persevered and finished and they don't feel too bad today but think I might put tomorrow's run back a day to...

Week 2, run 2 yesterday - knees killing me. I persevered and finished and they d...

Couchie007

•5 years ago

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Week 4

Kicked off week 4 yesterday ... pretty pleased with the outcome as I covered a distance of 3.8k according to my FitBit. Will try to up the pace a tad in runs...

Kicked off week 4 yesterday ... pretty pleased with the outcome as I covered a d...

Johng237

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Couch to 5K Peterborough

Hello! I have just (about!) completed my second week of C25K at the age of 60. Trying to be optimistic for the rest but have been completed sedentary before I...

Hello! I have just (about!) completed my second week of C25K at the age of 60. T...

Wonderdust

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to 5k take 2

Hi I completed couch to 5k 2 years ago managed to keep running for a year then stopped for many a reason. Well today i started again week 1 run 1 and really...

Hi I completed couch to 5k 2 years ago managed to keep running for a year then s...

Annlucia

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R1

Those extra minutes sneak on, Sarah Milligan speaking less and I am wondering how I will run without her reassuring "Go on Pet, not too fast" (as if!!)

Those extra minutes sneak on, Sarah Milligan speaking less and I am wondering ho...

Jacqui_tries_again50

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Running again

Good morning, on 5th last month I had a bug (without testing who knows) so I had to abandon my 3rd week three run, last Sunday I put on my marvelous running...

Good morning, on 5th last month I had a bug (without testing who knows) so I had...

Elfrun

•5 years ago

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Confidence tips

Hello, this is my first post on here. With everything going on, I simply just cant stay inside which means I'll have to run on the roads and in public. Any...

Hello, this is my first post on here. With everything going on, I simply just ca...

Runninghun0

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run 6 💪

Run 6 done .. hot! hot! 🥵 Loved it 💪💪💪💪💪

Bumblebee43

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 again

Last week I was ill with flu which left me very tired. Not the virus as I didn’t cough and had no temperature.so I am repeating week 4 this week and moving...

Last week I was ill with flu which left me very tired. Not the virus as I didn’t...

edwardkerrison

•5 years ago

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Week7 r2

Just come back from my run ,very pleased with that one ran for 25 mins 30 secs and this time actually had a faster last minute. Only trouble is I forgot to...

Just come back from my run ,very pleased with that one ran for 25 mins 30 secs a...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week2 run 3

Morning run done with the whole day ahead .struggled a little this morning but still completed it 🙂xx

Morning run done with the whole day ahead .struggled a little this morning but ...

FenRunnerx

•5 years ago

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W8R1

Week 8 run 1... upped the stride a bit, was more of a shuffler before, as I'd had bother with shin splints, and am pleased to say I managed just fine, and the...

Week 8 run 1... upped the stride a bit, was more of a shuffler before, as I'd ha...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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I know the rule but

At the moment I’m fitting runs round work 3 days I work 10hr shift but the only time I can go is after work which I did ok but then I have 2day gap and the...

At the moment I’m fitting runs round work 3 days I work 10hr shift but the only ...

Big_maz

•5 years ago

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Feeling of freedom!

I always feel free when I run feel my stress melts away I’m so proud of myself done w8r1 yesterday ☺️

I always feel free when I run feel my stress melts away I’m so proud of myself d...

husnaahmed

•5 years ago

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Still Determined

W7R3 completed 😃again struggled with last 5mins 😩

Footsy

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 Run 3 Done

Very proud of myself this morning. Was super tough but I completed this run outside. It was a lovely sunny morning with not many people about so I actually...

Very proud of myself this morning. Was super tough but I completed this run out...

hilly191

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R2, R115

Slow and easy. For strengthening immunity. Again. Kep safe!

lusmo

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Hi

Hi, I’m new here, I don’t really have much to say, let’s get running

Noonoo1998

•5 years ago

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Run 2 wk3

Today was tough on me but oddly I enjoyed it ... if on run 3 I feel I can run further... I just might !!! Happy running folks xx

Today was tough on me but oddly I enjoyed it ... if on run 3 I feel I can run fu...

Scw787

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 run 2 in pain

Am just about to start this run after 3 days resting. Have been suffering with sore knees and ankles plus painful Achilles tendon. Really determined to keep...

Am just about to start this run after 3 days resting. Have been suffering with s...

Rilke

•5 years ago

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Day 1

Hi, just done day 1 of couch to 5k. Thankfully im not as unfit as i thought i was for a 49 year old. Looking forward to reaching 5k.

Hi, just done day 1 of couch to 5k. Thankfully im not as unfit as i thought i wa...

Bizarreknives

•5 years ago

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W3 R3 👍👍

So I’ve completed my week 3 and once again it was a beautiful morning with all the blossom on the trees and the sun shining through 🌻🌝 I still find the...

So I’ve completed my week 3 and once again it was a beautiful morning with all t...

killersblue

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week Nine. Run Two

This mornings run was filled with a little drama and resulted in me having to send a report into Cumbria Police. My run today was superb - I felt really good,...

This mornings run was filled with a little drama and resulted in me having to se...

LittleIreland

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Week 2 Done .... but my knee 😫

Early run

Done 26.2

First Run!

Does it really get easier?

W4R2 - gosh 5 minutes is a long time

Consolidation 5 🌳🌲 Hayfever 😣, negative press for runners 😔 and Strava goes bonkers....

Knees!

Week 4

Couch to 5K Peterborough

Couch to 5k take 2

W8R1

Running again

Confidence tips

Run 6 💪

Week 4 again

Week7 r2

Week2 run 3

W8R1

I know the rule but

Feeling of freedom!

Still Determined

Week 5 Run 3 Done

W2R2, R115

Hi

Run 2 wk3

Week 2 run 2 in pain

Day 1

W3 R3 👍👍

Week Nine. Run Two

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