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Finally graduated 🎓🏃‍♀️😃

It’s taken a lot longer than I expected as we moved house when I was nearing the end. R2 was comfortable but I did find the last run of the programme...

It’s taken a lot longer than I expected as we moved house when I was nearing the...

JulesL69

Graduate•4 years ago

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Evening running

Question for ladies that run in the evenings or early mornings; do you take/wear an alarm?? I stick to well lit roads but am feeling a little vulnerable and...

Question for ladies that run in the evenings or early mornings; do you take/wear...

Pickleca

Graduate•4 years ago

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A Steady 5K before work

This was my first run since my 12K last Thursday, nothing to do with the 12K, just struggling to find the right time and weather , I prefer not to run in the...

This was my first run since my 12K last Thursday, nothing to do with the 12K, j...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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First Consolidation Run

This was my third attempt since graduating to run. I tried on Monday but the bottom part of my stomach muscles felt really sore and my body felt like it wasn’t...

This was my third attempt since graduating to run. I tried on Monday but the bot...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

Upped my game a little! Didn't mean to really just ran how felt naturally and seemed to get a bit further a bit faster 😁👍🏻 Il upload the data for a...

Upped my game a little! Didn't mean to really just ran how felt naturally and se...

Jericho2332

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1. Horrid 😖

It just didn’t feel right from the beginning 😏 I was later than usual going out this morning and the temperature was warmer and I’d been questioning whether I...

It just didn’t feel right from the beginning 😏 I was later than usual going out...

CazzaW

Graduate•4 years ago

26 Replies

Power walk until knees recovery?

Good idea? No?

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4

I did the second run of week 4 this evening. I gave myself an extra 2-3 minutes walk before the final 5minute run each time as my ankles were on fire. Might...

I did the second run of week 4 this evening. I gave myself an extra 2-3 minutes ...

Rennur

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

A new week and a bit more running 🏃‍♀️. Felt so tired when I got in from work tonight but pushed myself out and felt so much better for it - it’s definitely...

A new week and a bit more running 🏃‍♀️. Felt so tired when I got in from work ...

Ali_boo

•4 years ago

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Hobble continues- so new plan!

So 2 weeks since my running injury during consolidation phase and still hobbling badly and in pain- so called docs and being sent for X-ray now. My mental...

So 2 weeks since my running injury during consolidation phase and still hobbling...

running2feelGr8

•4 years ago

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Six months and will keep it going

Never thought I’d write this, have now completed six months of running/shuffling. Really slow although gradually getting quicker but most importantly really...

Never thought I’d write this, have now completed six months of running/shuffling...

EngFan

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back in week 2, for a second time!

So it's been a while, recovered from my ankle, started week 2 again then twisted my back funny at work! Went back out there today to repeat week 2 as last...

So it's been a while, recovered from my ankle, started week 2 again then twiste...

Bluebell84

•4 years ago

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Boom!

I've totally surprised myself completing run 1 of week 4... Far from easy, but totally enjoyed it! Had to really push myself.. sooo wanted to stop but I...

I've totally surprised myself completing run 1 of week 4... Far from easy, but t...

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

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What a wonderful feeling!

Had a day off today planned to run first thing everyone wanted me help them in some way or other. I have done very graciously. At 4.00pm I managed to get out...

Had a day off today planned to run first thing everyone wanted me help them in s...

LetsgoLizzie

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Knickerbocker Unglory!

So... I started Strength and Flex to complement Couch to 5k and it left me *hobbling*. I've never been remotely strong or flexible, but then, I've never been...

So... I started Strength and Flex to complement Couch to 5k and it left me *hobb...

IJM1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Bit rubbish!

Hi all. Rainy running is fun!! Actually that was fine. But, I did run run 2 on week 7. I really struggled today. Felt tired unmotivated etc. I slept badly...

Hi all. Rainy running is fun!! Actually that was fine. But, I did run run 2 on w...

Grannie49

•4 years ago

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Running in the rain

I was just wondering, do people actually run when it is pouring down with rain or do you run when it’s a light shower? Weird question but just wondering the...

I was just wondering, do people actually run when it is pouring down with rain o...

Issywhizz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2.2 ✅

Managed to catch a dry outing.

Tbae

•4 years ago

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Week Five, Run One

That went pretty well 🏃 Warm-up, walks and cooldown at 6.5km/h and the runs at 7.5km/h. Listened to Outkast Hey Ya and Girls Aloud Jump and they kept me...

That went pretty well 🏃 Warm-up, walks and cooldown at 6.5km/h and the runs at ...

mummybowles

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25k, act two.

I completed the c25k programme in Jan/Feb of 2019 with a local running club. In late May the same year suffered an injury to my right foot which curtailed all...

I completed the c25k programme in Jan/Feb of 2019 with a local running club. In ...

Tom-cat

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’ve done it!!!

I can’t quite believe it , but I’ve done w9 r3 ! No where near 5k and I may not but I will enjoy trying. Thank you for all the advice and support . I’m a tubby...

I can’t quite believe it , but I’ve done w9 r3 ! No where near 5k and I may not ...

Tallytutu2003

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running post Achilles rupture

I ruptured my Achilles’ tendon in May 2019 and used to run a lot but now feel it’s time to start again so starting from scratch. Any advice or tips would be...

I ruptured my Achilles’ tendon in May 2019 and used to run a lot but now feel it...

PR76

•4 years ago

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One year later

Hi I began C25K a year ago. I'm still going out 3 times a week, usually 7 am. Hardly miss a run. I do about 3 -4.5 k a run, enough for me. It has been a life...

Hi I began C25K a year ago. I'm still going out 3 times a week, usually 7 am. Ha...

Renee66

Graduate•4 years ago

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Should have done this years ago

Wk 7 run 1 completed. Up until I started c25k my only form of exercise was playing golf once a week, so I was pretty unfit for a 48yr old man. My mental...

Wk 7 run 1 completed. Up until I started c25k my only form of exercise was play...

Cdfjay

Graduate•4 years ago

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Painful Knee

Should I still continue with a painful knee?

ShufflingShepherdess

Graduate•4 years ago

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Urrrggggghhhhhh

Well that was hard work. Haven't been out for a run since last Wednesday, various reasons, and this morning felt horrid. Heavy legs, stitch, breathing all...

Well that was hard work. Haven't been out for a run since last Wednesday, vario...

Feltip

Graduate•4 years ago

22 Replies

My first 5km - I did it!

I didn't set out to do this when I went out of the door this morning but, somehow, it kind of happened. Since graduating, just over 2 weeks ago, I did a "lap...

I didn't set out to do this when I went out of the door this morning but, someho...

BarryR

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 R3 done whilst enjoying ‘the fall’🍁🍃🍂 🇨🇦

Bit late with posting again as I finished off W8 yesterday! Thought I’d add the emojis so you didn’t all think I’d had a fall 😂 We’re still trying to get used...

Bit late with posting again as I finished off W8 yesterday! Thought I’d add the ...

CazzaW

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 - Run 3

A couple of days late due to torrential rain I finished the third run to the sounds of Brothers In Arms which I first listened to back in ‘85 in New Zealand...

A couple of days late due to torrential rain I finished the third run to the sou...

pr0fess0r

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 postponed

Gutted to have picked up an injury at work thats going to delay my graduation at the end of this week 🙁

Gutted to have picked up an injury at work thats going to delay my graduation at...

lynettejc

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2020

Finally graduated 🎓🏃‍♀️😃

Evening running

A Steady 5K before work

First Consolidation Run

Week 7 run 2

W9R1. Horrid 😖

Power walk until knees recovery?

Week 4

Week 4 run 1

Hobble continues- so new plan!

Six months and will keep it going

Back in week 2, for a second time!

Boom!

What a wonderful feeling!

Knickerbocker Unglory!

Bit rubbish!

Running in the rain

Week 2.2 ✅

Week Five, Run One

C25k, act two.

I’ve done it!!!

Running post Achilles rupture

One year later

Should have done this years ago

Painful Knee

Urrrggggghhhhhh

My first 5km - I did it!

W8 R3 done whilst enjoying ‘the fall’🍁🍃🍂 🇨🇦

Week 1 - Run 3

Week 9 postponed

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