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Couch to 5 k now completed I Had started developing knee pain in both knees in final 2 weeks when there was more running .My left knee was already weaker due...

Couch to 5 k now completed I Had started developing knee pain in both knees in f...

Actor68

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 done!!!

Well, who would have thought that I was actually going to do this? Actually, after completing run 2 I felt quite confident, and as soon as I left the house...

Well, who would have thought that I was actually going to do this? Actually, af...

SacredandBound

Graduate•4 years ago

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What running app ?

What running app are people using trying to decide which one to get but not sure and don’t want to keep downloading ones

What running app are people using trying to decide which one to get but not sure...

2muchtooyoung

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7r3 : dead legs but ended up well!!

this morning I completed week 7!! I decided to do the same route as last time because I like it so much 😊 and it’s pretty For the first 5 minutes my legs...

this morning I completed week 7!! I decided to do the same route as last time be...

a_in_gsr

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run done but app not showing 🤔

hiya, on my second week of runnin 😊 just finish my week 2 run 1, but forgot to tap finish, do i have to do the rub again 🙈😄 or just move on to run 2 lol,...

hiya, on my second week of runnin 😊 just finish my week 2 run 1, but forgot to...

Dockie

•4 years ago

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My 1st virtual 5k and tonne of PBs!!

I did it!!! My 1st ever sub 30min 5k🎉🎉🎉 wanted to give up the whole way, no music (not by choice) so sound of my puffing and train breathing for company...

I did it!!! My 1st ever sub 30min 5k🎉🎉🎉 wanted to give up the whole way, no ...

SammiN3

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it!!!

Amazing. Would never have believed it 9 weeks ago. Struggled from start to finish all through the program. Feel super proud and am also feeling better...

Amazing. Would never have believed it 9 weeks ago. Struggled from start to fin...

RoseM1

Graduate•4 years ago

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No headache!

just a quick update, must have been lack of fluid and or food because today, no headache! So I've learnt I must eat and drink before, but as advised 45 minutes...

just a quick update, must have been lack of fluid and or food because today, no ...

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

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I DID IT!

Week 9, Run 3 - I actually did it! I can hardly believe it! Crisp-eating, Irn Bru drinking, unfit and overweight me actually completed Couch to 5K. After a...

Week 9, Run 3 - I actually did it! I can hardly believe it! Crisp-eating, Irn ...

Islandmacmum

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ran like a butterfly, got stung by a bee!

Well, I started WK8 with R1 this morning in light haze. Then the rain came which was nice and cool. As I ran, I loved watching the wildlife, the sheep sitting...

Well, I started WK8 with R1 this morning in light haze. Then the rain came which...

030961

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed 5K

Completed couch to 5K. It took 13 weeks due to injury. Very pleased with myself. It’s been a great journey and thanks for all your support

Completed couch to 5K. It took 13 weeks due to injury. Very pleased with myself....

Mav156

Graduate•4 years ago

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How do you do stretches??

W1R2 done and dusted! And I'm very pleased with myself, although I couldn't do the full 60 seconds, I did around 45 and all of them.. unlike R1, so for me...

W1R2 done and dusted! And I'm very pleased with myself, although I couldn't do t...

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

Hi there. This is the first time I’ve been brave enough to post on here but I have been so encouraged reading about everyone’s journeys and experiences....

Hi there. This is the first time I’ve been brave enough to post on here but I h...

LouiseG1970

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation R1.

So first run without the APP. Thought I'd just run really slow, not worry about time or distance as think maybe I'd been pushing myself a bit too hard towards...

So first run without the APP. Thought I'd just run really slow, not worry about ...

Baggaz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Frustrated!

Sooo want to go out and do my last run of week 2 but having to wait till 5pm for hubbie to get back from golf to look after the kids 😖 grrrrr!

Sooo want to go out and do my last run of week 2 but having to wait till 5pm for...

carolinestanford

Graduate•4 years ago

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BOOM! W9R3 - Graduation run!

Nearly didn’t go this morning. Had a few beers after a long hot walk yesterday and woke up with a fuzzy head. A pint of water later though and I was off!...

Nearly didn’t go this morning. Had a few beers after a long hot walk yesterday a...

Gaily23

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sports watches

I’m thinking about splashing out on a tracking watch (now I’m a proper runner 😉wk8 r1) as I’m not sure how accurate my iphone is with distance. I’ve seen...

I’m thinking about splashing out on a tracking watch (now I’m a proper runner 😉...

Autocutie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run 1 of week 8

Smashed it, feel great, could have gone a little further if it was for ‘Heart break hill’ Yippee 🥳

Smashed it, feel great, could have gone a little further if it was for ‘Heart br...

Pokemon2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week2 Run2

Week2 Run2. Another great run this morning. Feeling fitter and more confident as I go. I'm feeling like I can run further than the 90 second and its tempting...

Week2 Run2. Another great run this morning. Feeling fitter and more confident as...

deblongton

•4 years ago

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Weekly Virtual 5K

Have been maintaining my routine of every other day running and realised with the C25K program and consolidation runs, I have topped over 40 activities ......

Have been maintaining my routine of every other day running and realised with th...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

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Second Consolidation Run

Managed 5.1km again. I think I’m now starting to consistently manage my pace which I always found hard in the early days. 😊

Managed 5.1km again. I think I’m now starting to consistently manage my pace whi...

Leve

Graduate•4 years ago

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Fitbit or SmartWatch?

What are your thoughts about watches to track your fitness progress? How do they work? Do you have to pay for internet too?

What are your thoughts about watches to track your fitness progress? How do the...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3: The long walk back

Time: 7.40am Weather: 16°C Scattered Clouds, pleasant breeze Another one where I should have thought the route through. A much more pleasant morning....

Time: 7.40am Weather: 16°C Scattered Clouds, pleasant breeze Another one where I...

nowster

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R2

Did W3R1 Weds went great in hot weather. Run 2 this morning in lovely cool weather but struggled weird 🤨

Did W3R1 Weds went great in hot weather. Run 2 this morning in lovely cool weath...

Pocket73

Graduate•4 years ago

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Having to start over and need inspiration.

In June I was one run away from completing the 9 week plan and I pulled my Patellar Tendon on my knee and couldn’t run for over a month. Now I’m able to run...

In June I was one run away from completing the 9 week plan and I pulled my Patel...

platty976

•4 years ago

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PMA Vs 10min Barrier?

The first 10mins of a run 🏃‍♂️ after warm up, is so underated, i struggled with that for well over the plan. Until I trick my mind by using an anology...

The first 10mins of a run 🏃‍♂️ after warm up, is so underated, i struggled wit...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R1 Procrastinating

Oh no I am still in bed come in get up and go for it

2muchtooyoung

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 9 -- Inaugural Weekly Virtual 5K

Back to my local parkrun venue to run my first Weekly Virtual 5K. Thanks to those runners who have contributed so far. It's hoped that we all benefit from this...

Back to my local parkrun venue to run my first Weekly Virtual 5K. Thanks to thos...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week3 Done

Week3 R3 finished today and feeling good! The muscles around my hips aren’t so happy but the cool down stretches really help. Trying to keep mobile on my non...

Week3 R3 finished today and feeling good! The muscles around my hips aren’t so ...

GreenHooks

Graduate•4 years ago

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Injury

So after having shin pain and it not improving with ice, hydration, stretching etc. I went to a physio last night to be told I can’t run for at least 4 weeks...

So after having shin pain and it not improving with ice, hydration, stretching e...

JAKL

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

Comments on Knee Pain

Week 5 Run 3 done!!!

What running app ?

W7r3 : dead legs but ended up well!!

Run done but app not showing 🤔

My 1st virtual 5k and tonne of PBs!!

I did it!!!

No headache!

I DID IT!

Ran like a butterfly, got stung by a bee!

Completed 5K

How do you do stretches??

Week 8 Run 2

Consolidation R1.

Frustrated!

BOOM! W9R3 - Graduation run!

Sports watches

Run 1 of week 8

Week2 Run2

Weekly Virtual 5K

Second Consolidation Run

Fitbit or SmartWatch?

W7R3: The long walk back

W3R2

Having to start over and need inspiration.

PMA Vs 10min Barrier?

W7R1 Procrastinating

Consolidation Run 9 -- Inaugural Weekly Virtual 5K

Week3 Done

Injury

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