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What’s the chances of getting to 5k or even 30 mins following 3 weeks off?

Ok, I was slowly increasing my distance when September happened..... Had a week off for a bad cold, then child was sent home from school on his 7th birthday as...

Ok, I was slowly increasing my distance when September happened..... Had a week ...

Reggit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not Parkrun at official Parkrun course

I ran my 16th (not) parkrun a day earlier than usual because the weather where I am in Central Scotland is lovely and sunny. This is not my home parkrun...

I ran my 16th (not) parkrun a day earlier than usual because the weather where I...

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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Indoor Cycling to strengthen knee muscles?

Hi! Unfortunately, I hurt my knees while running and my mental health is suffering the lack of endorphins. Still, I don't want to hit the road again running...

Hi! Unfortunately, I hurt my knees while running and my mental health is sufferi...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 - hardest run ever but officially a graduate 🏆

I had originally planned to do my final run tomorrow and take an extra rest day but I've done Mon, Weds, Fri from the start and call it superstition but felt I...

I had originally planned to do my final run tomorrow and take an extra rest day ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 2 completed! Feels great!

Well done to everyone running in the rain this morning. It’s a beautiful sunny day here up here so I’ve yet to attempt running in the rain. My issue was and...

Well done to everyone running in the rain this morning. It’s a beautiful sunny d...

RoseDay

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R2 - Only went and ran 5K!

How did that happen? Well I ran too far along the canal on my outward leg before I turned back - and when Laura said stop I was still a good way from...

How did that happen? Well I ran too far along the canal on my outward leg bef...

mgrds

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wet and windy 6k 🤩

I nearly didn’t go out this morning as when I looked out the window the wind and drizzling rain looked a bit ominous- but glad I did. Just thought I’d see...

I nearly didn’t go out this morning as when I looked out the window the wind and...

Dreambird

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 R3 - Huzzah! Nearly there!

I've got a day off work today, just finished a run of shifts when it's difficult to schedule my Couch Run, so I decided to get up early and get this final run...

I've got a day off work today, just finished a run of shifts when it's difficul...

Spud-U-Like

Graduate•4 years ago

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First outing since RFL...

Gave my poor toe a rest since Saturday beginning to think did more damage than just the little toe tbh . As pain is not going away n across top of foot too...

Gave my poor toe a rest since Saturday beginning to think did more damage than j...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - Warm up run

Sorry Burkey, I didn’t make it. I started off faster than usual thinking I was going to do a PB but I then realised that I wasn’t feeling great. It was...

Sorry Burkey, I didn’t make it. I started off faster than usual thinking I was g...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

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What to do after couch to 5 k

Hi everyone I e just finished couch to 5k and need advise on new challenges any one got some ideas

Hi everyone I e just finished couch to 5k and need advise on new challenges any ...

mrsliston

•4 years ago

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Treadmill Usage Advise

Good morning I have purchased a Treadmill and would appreciate any tips TYIA

Jane_1961

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still struggling along here.. W9 R2 done!

Hope everyone is okay gonna have a little catch up and see where everyone is at :) I am struggling but still got this app and still running at least once a...

Hope everyone is okay gonna have a little catch up and see where everyone is at ...

sally1993

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 - postponed!

I was all set this morning to complete my final run 🏃‍♀️ but the weather decided otherwise. The rain ☔️ is pouring down and it is quite windy 🌬 here too!...

I was all set this morning to complete my final run 🏃‍♀️ but the weather decide...

Angie09

Graduate•4 years ago

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A very wet penultimate run

As I was getting dressed to go out to run this morning my partner asked if I had seen the weather to which I just smiled and said smugly, “we go out running...

As I was getting dressed to go out to run this morning my partner asked if I had...

Djboom

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 6 run 3

Half day in work today and it's run day. Run 3 wk 6 I know is going to be hard. Its hammering with rain here and really windy and for the first time I really...

Half day in work today and it's run day. Run 3 wk 6 I know is going to be hard. ...

Cdfjay

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Calf pain

Graduated last week and have continued running about 30 minutes every other day, but I've developed pains in my calves and just couldn't run (or more...

Graduated last week and have continued running about 30 minutes every other day,...

Laterinliferunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back on the couch :-(

Trapped nerve in my neck means no running for few weeks. Gutted.....

Tattoosteve

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1.3 ✅

Start week2 on Sunday.👍

Tbae

•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Early start! Beat the sun this morning but the moon looked good 😁 First 5 to 10 mins I struggled a bit, couldn't get into a ryhthem or switch off my brain....

Early start! Beat the sun this morning but the moon looked good 😁 First 5 to 1...

Jericho2332

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Week 7

Hi all - am just starting wk7 - it seems to take me around 5 minutes to get into a relaxed rhythm of the run! Is this normal? I a

Hi all - am just starting wk7 - it seems to take me around 5 minutes to get into...

DenRic

•4 years ago

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Week 1 - Run 2

This one was tougher than the first, I guess that’s the same for everyone - still a little stiff after the first run. It was raining as well but if you start...

This one was tougher than the first, I guess that’s the same for everyone - stil...

pr0fess0r

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 done 🎉🎉

This was definitely not the prettiest of runs. I was rushing from the minute I left work but the weather was right and Ollie was determined so off we went. And...

This was definitely not the prettiest of runs. I was rushing from the minute I l...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9/R1 under my belt!

Hi all Had to really push myself out of the door after work today as I wasn’t looking forward to it. Last run I did I struggled so much, was a tad worried I...

Hi all Had to really push myself out of the door after work today as I wasn’t l...

Sussex13

Graduate•4 years ago

15 Replies

Still using c25k

Did another consolidation run today.Used one of the week 9 runs again but ran for 35 mins plus warm up and cool down walks. Just about made 5k! Have downloaded...

Did another consolidation run today.Used one of the week 9 runs again but ran fo...

Shantygirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduating!

Hi, I have just completed R3W9 and I'd love to have my Graduation Badge please. Thanks

Hi, I have just completed R3W9 and I'd love to have my Graduation Badge please. ...

SloopJonB

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Toilet trouble

Have now completed three consolidation runs, but although I'm enjoying it I've started to 'need number 2s' halfway through. How do others deal with this, it's...

Have now completed three consolidation runs, but although I'm enjoying it I've s...

Juliepooh69

Graduate•4 years ago

10 Replies

Where to start?

Can someone please tell me how I start on this journey?

Iwilltryhard

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Short easy run to test where we’re at

Okay so I’ve been gradually feeling lots better since Monday morning, so decided today was the day that I felt well enough to go for a short run, on the...

Okay so I’ve been gradually feeling lots better since Monday morning, so decided...

a_in_gsr

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’ve surprised myself and I’m so happy!!

5k - 40.24 new pb and I’m so happy. I’m sharing it with you all as a way of encouraging everyone. It gets easier and more enjoyable the further down the line....

5k - 40.24 new pb and I’m so happy. I’m sharing it with you all as a way of enco...

pegasus2512

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2020

What’s the chances of getting to 5k or even 30 mins following 3 weeks off?

Not Parkrun at official Parkrun course

Indoor Cycling to strengthen knee muscles?

W9R3 - hardest run ever but officially a graduate 🏆

Week 2 completed! Feels great!

W9 R2 - Only went and ran 5K!

Wet and windy 6k 🤩

Week 8 R3 - Huzzah! Nearly there!

First outing since RFL...

Week 9 Run 3 - Warm up run

What to do after couch to 5 k

Treadmill Usage Advise

Still struggling along here.. W9 R2 done!

Week 9 run 3 - postponed!

A very wet penultimate run

Wk 6 run 3

Calf pain

Back on the couch :-(

Week 1.3 ✅

Week 6 run 3

Week 7

Week 1 - Run 2

Week 9 done 🎉🎉

W9/R1 under my belt!

Still using c25k

Graduating!

Toilet trouble

Where to start?

Short easy run to test where we’re at

I’ve surprised myself and I’m so happy!!

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