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Gait Analysis

A couple of weeks ago I put a post on here about whether or not I should worry about not being able to get a pair of running trainers due to covid. Now after...

A couple of weeks ago I put a post on here about whether or not I should worry a...

runforfun_

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduate!!

Just completed week 9 run 3. The feeling at the end made it worth all the effort

Just completed week 9 run 3. The feeling at the end made it worth all the effort...

Mickmck

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation

Well that’s the 2nd run after graduation. I’m doing the 10% extra as recommended to try and run the full 5k and today I managed 4:5k so hopefully nearly there....

Well that’s the 2nd run after graduation. I’m doing the 10% extra as recommended...

Verdemar

Graduate•4 years ago

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I thought she was having a laugh 😂

As I set off for run 3 week 5 I was feeling good as my runs have been revolutionised by the slow jog. Then Sarah told me I would be running for 20 minutes...

As I set off for run 3 week 5 I was feeling good as my runs have been revolution...

JulieHills

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3 hated every second

Despite it raining cats and dogs I went out. Determined to finish this week. It was really hard. At points I hated it. I kept going though. My face is pretty...

Despite it raining cats and dogs I went out. Determined to finish this week. It ...

Cath075

Graduate•4 years ago

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wk5r3 done! Hasn't sunk in

16 days ago I was contemplating dropping back down to week 2 after doing week 3, 3 times and really really struggling. I pressed on and just completed wk5r3 -...

16 days ago I was contemplating dropping back down to week 2 after doing week 3,...

Framlington

•4 years ago

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Back on track

Thats Week 2 run 2 done , it would have been run 3 if my old trainers had not exploded on Thursday!!! 😂 its a shame as i was hoping to start Week 3 on Monday...

Thats Week 2 run 2 done , it would have been run 3 if my old trainers had not ex...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation club

1st consolidation run this morning. I took a different route, going round a different park. I do have to run through streets to get there, so while I'm...

1st consolidation run this morning. I took a different route, going round a dif...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sake

finished couch to 5k couple wks ago done couple consolidation runs but frustrated now keep having to stop with a sore ankle never had injury all time I done...

finished couch to 5k couple wks ago done couple consolidation runs but frustrate...

Gwynnie76

Graduate•4 years ago

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Slower and slower I go...

So I started this week with my best 5k but hurt my shins! So the last two runs I’ve gone slower and slower again to not put too much strain on them. a couple...

So I started this week with my best 5k but hurt my shins! So the last two runs I...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week8 run 1

Well I’ve done it 😁 in the rain this morning, found it difficult 10 min in as it was all uphill 🏃‍♀️ but managed it and feel great now! Good luck to all on...

Well I’ve done it 😁 in the rain this morning, found it difficult 10 min in as i...

Suestudy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 completed , I'm a runner!

Just got home from my wk 6 Run 3 never does I feel that I could achieve this as I've been inactive for so many years and given up on myself, but not anymore ,...

Just got home from my wk 6 Run 3 never does I feel that I could achieve this as ...

Maybebab

•4 years ago

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It’s working 😊

So had my weekly weigh-in today, another 1.5lb off, total of 7.5lb in 3 weeks 👍😊 ... now off to start Week 4, run 1 🏃‍♀️😊

So had my weekly weigh-in today, another 1.5lb off, total of 7.5lb in 3 weeks 👍...

Getoffmybutt

Graduate•4 years ago

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Starting again

I got nearly to the end of the programme last year, all on a treadmill at the gym. Felt very proud and surprised - 63, post cancer, unfit). But then had a long...

I got nearly to the end of the programme last year, all on a treadmill at the gy...

TurbulentIndigo

•4 years ago

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Couch to 5k with Avulsed hamstrings

Hello, just wondering if anyone out there has the same as me? I have fully detached hamstrings on one leg and I’m on Week 2 Run 1. I did week 1 for two weeks...

Hello, just wondering if anyone out there has the same as me? I have fully deta...

SamPollard

•4 years ago

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Wk 9 Run 2 - didn't make it 🤷‍♀️

I only made 16 mins today because my Asthma is playing up a bit. I've had bad Hayfever and Sinus head for a few days and have noticed being a bit more puffed...

I only made 16 mins today because my Asthma is playing up a bit. I've had bad H...

Daisy-runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not looking forward to week 3

Finished week 2 today. Still found it tough. Looks like quite a jump to week 3. I need to hear loads of people say how surprisingly easy it is! Lol.

Finished week 2 today. Still found it tough. Looks like quite a jump to week 3. ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W1R3

Just completed W1R3 and today I managed all the running stages!!😃😃😃 runs 1 and 2 I couldn't manage all running parts, do I progress to week 2 or do another...

Just completed W1R3 and today I managed all the running stages!!😃😃😃 runs 1 an...

Stevo1979

•4 years ago

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Just finished week 9.......now what?

I've just finished week 9. I have absolutely loved the Couch to 5k programme. Does anyone know if there is a good apps to move onto from here. The structure of...

I've just finished week 9. I have absolutely loved the Couch to 5k programme. Do...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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First Time Running In The Rain

WK8 R1 was completed in the freezing Manchester rain and you know what....I enjoyed it. Listened to a decent podcast of Mr Liam Gallagher..who mentioned he...

WK8 R1 was completed in the freezing Manchester rain and you know what....I enjo...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Cats, wind, hair and bloody mindedness

So this morning I finally broke the 5K barrier and I’m chuffed 💪🏻 that’s all the important bit, so if you don’t want to read the epic tale,scroll away now😜...

So this morning I finally broke the 5K barrier and I’m chuffed 💪🏻 that’s all t...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Disappointed and sore

Perfect conditions to graduate today and was really looking forward to it but about 15 mins in, going uphill, my left lower calf and Achilles heel area felt...

Perfect conditions to graduate today and was really looking forward to it but ab...

LoveC25k

Graduate•4 years ago

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3-day break?

Hi all. My next run is W6R3, my first 25 mins run. However it will have to be 3 days after R2 because of being v busy at the weekend. Could anyone tell me if...

Hi all. My next run is W6R3, my first 25 mins run. However it will have to be 3 ...

Superted26

•4 years ago

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WK8R1 Done!!

Well I was looking forward to this week, and I wasn't dissapointed, after last week fiasco, less said about that the better lol. So after the pep guidance...

Well I was looking forward to this week, and I wasn't dissapointed, after last ...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2 completed but not my best!

As I’ve said before on this page some days you have good runs, other days not so good! Today was one of those days when I felt a bit sluggish 🤷🏻‍♀️...

As I’ve said before on this page some days you have good runs, other days not so...

Bumblebee26

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 run 3 - hooray!!!

From an absolute non runner, I have just finished week 4. Something in week 1 I never thought possible. I’m overweight and over 50 (56) and I run/jog...

From an absolute non runner, I have just finished week 4. Something in week 1 ...

J111eth

•4 years ago

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W9R3 - did it! But slowly...

Thrilled, as a (2 months ago) non-runner, to have finished this! - though a bit deflated to see that I covered only 3.77K. I know I'm in good company there,...

Thrilled, as a (2 months ago) non-runner, to have finished this! - though a bit ...

palestrina

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation

🎓 next to username don’t know how to do it. Where are the pinned posts??

Cazzie71

•4 years ago

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Knee Pain

I've gone from someone who couldn't run for more than 20 seconds to be able to run 25 minutes, yes slowly but it is running. However as my runs increase I'm...

I've gone from someone who couldn't run for more than 20 seconds to be able to r...

Inspiredtoday

•4 years ago

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W7R1 ✅

2nd 25 min run done! Thought I was going to give up as it was so windy 🌬 and blowing against me whatever direction I went 😂 but I made it 😁🌈❤️

2nd 25 min run done! Thought I was going to give up as it was so windy 🌬 and bl...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Gait Analysis

Graduate!!

Consolidation

I thought she was having a laugh 😂

W6R3 hated every second

wk5r3 done! Hasn't sunk in

Back on track

Consolidation club

Sake

Slower and slower I go...

Week8 run 1

Week 6 Run 3 completed , I'm a runner!

It’s working 😊

Starting again

Couch to 5k with Avulsed hamstrings

Wk 9 Run 2 - didn't make it 🤷‍♀️

Not looking forward to week 3

W1R3

Just finished week 9.......now what?

First Time Running In The Rain

Cats, wind, hair and bloody mindedness

Disappointed and sore

3-day break?

WK8R1 Done!!

W8R2 completed but not my best!

Week 4 run 3 - hooray!!!

W9R3 - did it! But slowly...

Graduation

Knee Pain

W7R1 ✅

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