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a Relaxed 5K Headspace run

So, Had a great run last time on Monday, my first 1 hour run and 7.25K and really enjoyed it . But have been feeling a little low since then and needed to get...

So, Had a great run last time on Monday, my first 1 hour run and 7.25K and reall...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation 14 - Change of plan!

So, I was going to do a slower run this morning, but I wasn’t happy about the 4th km of my run on Monday when I had a stitch. I decided to try again and tidy...

So, I was going to do a slower run this morning, but I wasn’t happy about the 4t...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Plagued by Plantar Fascitis

I always warm up before a run and stretch after and especially focus on my calf’s and feet, I also wear insoles which are designed to help and I am not...

I always warm up before a run and stretch after and especially focus on my calf’...

Tishhh

•4 years ago

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My first run!

I did it. I actually did it I’m 46 years old and haven’t ran since I was a teenager - I used to jog daily for around 10 miles! I am so proud of myself. As...

I did it. I actually did it I’m 46 years old and haven’t ran since I was a teena...

DisneyLover74

•4 years ago

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Run

I have just started to run after many years and every time I start to run I want to pee anybody has any tips that could help i go to the toilet before leaving

I have just started to run after many years and every time I start to run I want...

The_Pony

•4 years ago

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W9 R3 - Greek graduation

Due to a unplanned sleep in I didn't make it out until 8am this morning which put the temp at 28. Found a lovely little back road loop here in Lindos. The run...

Due to a unplanned sleep in I didn't make it out until 8am this morning which pu...

anthony_jeannot

Graduate•4 years ago

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Thoughts on Treadmill Running

I'm just about to finish week 3, all runs so far have been on a treadmill which has been ok. Should I stick with the treadmill or is it best to try the roads?

I'm just about to finish week 3, all runs so far have been on a treadmill which ...

D4ve_j

Graduate•4 years ago

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Thinking Tin man from The Wizard Of Oz !

Late posting, as I had a day out today. I knew I’d be walking mid morning but my run day was due today also. Should I go or should I stay? I was a little later...

Late posting, as I had a day out today. I knew I’d be walking mid morning but my...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Leg ache

So my last run was really tough my legs were aching more than usual. I stretch before and after hoping to be ok when I go again 😟

So my last run was really tough my legs were aching more than usual. I stretch b...

Monkeys40

•4 years ago

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Wk6, R1.

Well this should have happened on Monday but I lost my phone on Sunday night, so no app and no music. Funnily enough I didn't fancy going out in the joys of...

Well this should have happened on Monday but I lost my phone on Sunday night, so...

scubasmiff

Graduate•4 years ago

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Restart for a second time!

Hi everyone. Did C25K at the end of 2014 and started Parkrun shortly after. (Parkrun is brilliant by the way). After my back injury I tried C25K again and...

Hi everyone. Did C25K at the end of 2014 and started Parkrun shortly after. (Par...

johnjc8

Graduate•4 years ago

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Supinate/Trainers

Hey.... me again 😂 So after analysis I definitely supinate when I run because of my high arch. Does anybody else have this, and if so what trainers do you...

Hey.... me again 😂 So after analysis I definitely supinate when I run because ...

Maxi80

•4 years ago

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I've twisted my knee 😢🤦‍♀️

I had a second rest day yesterday as my calves had been aching after Sunday's run. This morning was cooler but very blustery, my calves were fine and I decided...

I had a second rest day yesterday as my calves had been aching after Sunday's ru...

NorfolkWifey

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R3

Done and ran through a flood flood - 1st time for that Week 9 Friday

2muchtooyoung

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

New to this! Wk 1 R2

Well having had a pathological dislike for running except perhaps for last orders when younger.....I now find myself looking forward to finishing wk1! I feel...

Well having had a pathological dislike for running except perhaps for last order...

LedZep74

•4 years ago

7 Replies

W5 R1 Slow and steady gets you round

I really enjoyed my run this morning. Still checking every few minutes whether I could still talk and run at the same time. It was fine! It was better than...

I really enjoyed my run this morning. Still checking every few minutes whether I...

Sleepyhead55

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W3R1 and 10 degrees cooler 👌

Wow, what a difference! Felt really good (except for the sore left knee I have developed 😬) I never ever thought I could manage 3 minutes but when Jo said I...

Wow, what a difference! Felt really good (except for the sore left knee I have d...

CazzaW

Graduate•4 years ago

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Treadmill today instead of outside

I am doing run 1 week 9 in the gym today. All other runs have been outside so far. If I set the incline to 1 will this replicate outdoor running? I don't want...

I am doing run 1 week 9 in the gym today. All other runs have been outside so fa...

Sharklet69

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Running app

Any recommendations for a good running app. I have tried Strava but it keeps 'losing' me mid run therefore the stats are incorrect.

Any recommendations for a good running app. I have tried Strava but it keeps 'lo...

Brockey57

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Bit of a odd one this

Ran 6 k the weekend next day I notice I had very sore bottom and legs I thought it could be trush but no are there any ladies running pants you can buy to...

Ran 6 k the weekend next day I notice I had very sore bottom and legs I thought...

mandy167

•4 years ago

6 Replies

A needy post (apologies)

So far I have thoroughly enjoyed my progress, been pleasantly surprised with how well I've coped with each week I'm about to start week 7. The last run of...

So far I have thoroughly enjoyed my progress, been pleasantly surprised with how...

Feltip

Graduate•4 years ago

40 Replies

Stuck at w4

I've now completed w4 twice, but I still can't get through the second 5-minute run without slowing down to a walk for 30 steps. Has anyone got stuck at week 4?...

I've now completed w4 twice, but I still can't get through the second 5-minute r...

Muriel_Puce

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Shin-Splints

Afternoon guys. I think I might have anterior shin-splints. Will the condition improve or is it just a case of running with it regardless? I’ve just order...

Afternoon guys. I think I might have anterior shin-splints. Will the condition...

Maxi80

•4 years ago

12 Replies

W9 R2, this can't be true

One run left of this program. Any time I speak to someone about running I get overexcited and I can't stop. Anyway, I also walked all the way back so today I...

One run left of this program. Any time I speak to someone about running I get ov...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

Update

Unfortunately mine still hurts when I do a brisk walk so I'm out for a bit....not sure if a support bandage will help it or not. I appreciate I can't ask...

Unfortunately mine still hurts when I do a brisk walk so I'm out for a bit....no...

Bluebell84

•4 years ago

6 Replies

WK9 R3 done 😀

I am so chuffed that I have finally completed the C25K challenge, I’m a little off running the 5k in 30 minutes yet but I’m not far off (4.3k) I started it as...

I am so chuffed that I have finally completed the C25K challenge, I’m a little o...

BertieCats

Graduate•4 years ago

11 Replies

Galoof like me.

I went on my 8th run today (with Abel in front). I’ve been using the couch to 5K app. I hate running and much prefer cycling, although this app has got me...

I went on my 8th run today (with Abel in front). I’ve been using the couch to 5...

michaelvandromme

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Please can I have a graduation badge?

I feel so proud!

Iamamazing

Graduate•4 years ago

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Restless legs?

Hi All, does anyone experience restless legs etc at night after their run that day? For the last few times at night my legs feel restless and my shins feel...

Hi All, does anyone experience restless legs etc at night after their run that d...

JulesL69

Graduate•4 years ago

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C4R2 - 5K PB! 💪🏃‍♂️🤗

Consolidation Run 12 So, I was a little bit annoyed 😒 with my 5K time of 30:23 last week (personal goal - not boasting or being competitive!) and promised...

Consolidation Run 12 So, I was a little bit annoyed 😒 with my 5K time of 30:23...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

a Relaxed 5K Headspace run

Consolidation 14 - Change of plan!

Plagued by Plantar Fascitis

My first run!

Run

W9 R3 - Greek graduation

Thoughts on Treadmill Running

Thinking Tin man from The Wizard Of Oz !

Leg ache

Wk6, R1.

Restart for a second time!

Supinate/Trainers

I've twisted my knee 😢🤦‍♀️

W8R3

New to this! Wk 1 R2

W5 R1 Slow and steady gets you round

W3R1 and 10 degrees cooler 👌

Treadmill today instead of outside

Running app

Bit of a odd one this

A needy post (apologies)

Stuck at w4

Shin-Splints

W9 R2, this can't be true

Update

WK9 R3 done 😀

Galoof like me.

Please can I have a graduation badge?

Restless legs?

C4R2 - 5K PB! 💪🏃‍♂️🤗

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