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So here I go again...….jumping back on the wagon!

Yesterday I completed W4R3 (again). I graduated last year on my 3rd attempt (long story but illness did not help) and it definitely took me more than 9...

Yesterday I completed W4R3 (again). I graduated last year on my 3rd attempt (lo...

Fabat50

Graduate•4 years ago

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Final weeks are Tough

Anyone else finding the final weeks really hard? The first 5 weeks although hard enjoyed it and was ready for the natural progression. Now on week 8 and I’m...

Anyone else finding the final weeks really hard? The first 5 weeks although har...

Rainy20

•4 years ago

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Week 5 glorious day

Just completed week 5 run 2 looking forward to run 3 on Tuesday 20 mins straight, hopefully we are still allowed out by then

Just completed week 5 run 2 looking forward to run 3 on Tuesday 20 mins straight...

JohnO121

•4 years ago

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Wk6

Run1 strange run after wk5run 3 bit all over the place with times by the time I was into it run had finished and felt like I could have gone further but...

Run1 strange run after wk5run 3 bit all over the place with times by the time I ...

Big_maz

•4 years ago

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Ouch!

So just completed my first run. Please assure me it gets better!! 🤞

Enslavedbycats

•4 years ago

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Week 4, Run 2

Amazing weather. People seem to be being quite good about not crowding the park. No more than usual running/walking traffic. My ankles are a bit sore -...

Amazing weather. People seem to be being quite good about not crowding the park...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•4 years ago

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First quarantine run

So not allowed out even for essential shopping, but I have taken my living room walk to the next level. I made a start on attempting week 2 again this morning....

So not allowed out even for essential shopping, but I have taken my living room ...

Bluecat9

•4 years ago

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Pulled Back

Got up yesterday morning, was going to do a run, but had some stuff to do in the garden first, put on my 'work clothes' went to do my laces up and felt a rip...

Got up yesterday morning, was going to do a run, but had some stuff to do in the...

T2runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 4

📝 Note to self - do not do two runs with hills in one after the other again, no matter how beautiful the view!! 😣 I do keep to the strict rest day rule and I...

📝 Note to self - do not do two runs with hills in one after the other again, no...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W1 R3 ✅

Just finished week 1 - feel a sense of achievement and now earned a nice rest in the garden enjoying the sun and a cuppa 😊 so far so good x

Just finished week 1 - feel a sense of achievement and now earned a nice rest in...

Cagsey1

•4 years ago

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Failed

Ok so attempted first run with a 6 and 8 year old.. Thought won't be that hard. 15 mins in thought we were all going to die.. And come home. Blister on my heel...

Ok so attempted first run with a 6 and 8 year old.. Thought won't be that hard. ...

Sparkyee

•4 years ago

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Weeks 6 - 9

Hi, I joined this group years ago, having completed the couch to 5K AMD loving it! I slipped off the wagon and now want to do it again. I try going through...

Hi, I joined this group years ago, having completed the couch to 5K AMD loving ...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Day 1

Just done my first run on couch to 5k I really am not very fit but enjoyed it …

Pete47unfit

•4 years ago

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Not sure I can do this now

Three days ago I posted on here saying I thought following all advice was helping with sore knees, but sadly I have not been able to run since! I really think...

Three days ago I posted on here saying I thought following all advice was helpin...

Boo20

•4 years ago

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5K

Well I promised myself I would run a Parkrun on 4th April but due to the circumstances was unable to ,so I set of along the canal path and completed 5 k by...

Well I promised myself I would run a Parkrun on 4th April but due to the circums...

Abuela59

•4 years ago

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W3r1 a 3 minute run done 😀

Hurray The 3 min run was a doable challenge and on the second lot of 3 min I decided to run slower which helped me get to the end. Definitely going slower and...

Hurray The 3 min run was a doable challenge and on the second lot of 3 min I dec...

CSH57

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R1 Resumed

No other symptoms for a week so out as soon as I was up this morning. Decided to start on W2 where I left off rather than redo the last W1 run, was really...

No other symptoms for a week so out as soon as I was up this morning. Decided to...

WearsTheFoxHat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Car park buddy!

Up early this morning for a cheeky 5k by the lake. Finished with a couple of laps round the car park as easier to keep a distance for a bit. This lil dude just...

Up early this morning for a cheeky 5k by the lake. Finished with a couple of lap...

Vintage61

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

I’m buzzing! It’s a such a beautiful day and I ran for 16 whole minutes! 4 weeks ago I was struggling to run for just 1 minute so it goes to show that this...

I’m buzzing! It’s a such a beautiful day and I ran for 16 whole minutes! 4 weeks...

CobbleRunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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What can I do about shin splints?

I am mid way through week three and really enjoying it ( although was shocked at how unfit I am). But I am finding shin splints are bad and it is in danger of...

I am mid way through week three and really enjoying it ( although was shocked at...

Oscarinski

•4 years ago

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Beginning Week 2 today

I am a reluctant keep fitter. But my kids have been encouraging me to try this. Have done first 3 runs secretly. I am 58 and a couple of stone overweight....

I am a reluctant keep fitter. But my kids have been encouraging me to try this. ...

21Polly

Graduate•4 years ago

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Educating Enid - Stay safe in the sun in isolation!

My inner Enid decided to stay safe in the sun in isolation. A sun lounger is very like a couch. Early morning excersise run done. Time to relax with a little...

My inner Enid decided to stay safe in the sun in isolation. A sun lounger is ver...

Nilsam

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2

Completed week 2 but still just can’t run up any gradient.... no really I can’t ... will this improve? I am 55 & 3 stone overweight.... I’m a slow jogger.......

Completed week 2 but still just can’t run up any gradient.... no really I can’t ...

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pain in joints

I completed Week 2 run 1 today. I managed the longer run but am now suffering with pain on inner side of left knee which is tender to touch plus sore ankles....

I completed Week 2 run 1 today. I managed the longer run but am now suffering wi...

Rilke

•4 years ago

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I’m new here, I hoping to get back to running after a break of at least 35 years.

I’m going to take it slowly, any tips please? I used to be a distance runner and would like to get back into it 🤓

I’m going to take it slowly, any tips please? I used to be a distance runner and...

Wiipammii

•4 years ago

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Week 2 complete

Well I’ve made it through week 2 and I’m really proud considering. I’m not sure if I am going any faster but I am not drinking sips of water like I did on the...

Well I’ve made it through week 2 and I’m really proud considering. I’m not sure ...

Chi19

•4 years ago

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1st run today!

I managed to do my first run today. I’m very unfit so I’m hoping this will help me to lose weight and to be able to run even a little way. Everyone has to...

I managed to do my first run today. I’m very unfit so I’m hoping this will help ...

Lolsytom

•4 years ago

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W1R2

Apprehensive about today but thoroughly enjoyed it. Didnt care about other people seeing me jog and felt strong in myself. Didnt have much energy for the rest...

Apprehensive about today but thoroughly enjoyed it. Didnt care about other peopl...

Hayleigh268

Graduate•4 years ago

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Breathing

Any tips on deep breathing? I find it super hard to get my breath to hit the bottom of my lungs. Trying to time my rhythm with my breath feels uncontrollable...

Any tips on deep breathing? I find it super hard to get my breath to hit the bot...

Cutejog

•4 years ago

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Tips

So going out on my week1 run1 tommorow.. Any tips :)

Sparkyee

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

So here I go again...….jumping back on the wagon!

Final weeks are Tough

Week 5 glorious day

Wk6

Ouch!

Week 4, Run 2

First quarantine run

Pulled Back

Consolidation run 4

W1 R3 ✅

Failed

Weeks 6 - 9

Week 1 Day 1

Not sure I can do this now

5K

W3r1 a 3 minute run done 😀

W2R1 Resumed

Car park buddy!

Week 5 Run 2

What can I do about shin splints?

Beginning Week 2 today

Educating Enid - Stay safe in the sun in isolation!

Week 2

Pain in joints

I’m new here, I hoping to get back to running after a break of at least 35 years.

Week 2 complete

1st run today!

W1R2

Breathing

Tips

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