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Rest day

Well today was my rest day which normally I would walk 2.5k around the park before going into the gym. This morning however it was so dark when I got to the...

Well today was my rest day which normally I would walk 2.5k around the park befo...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Took a year to heal - but I'm back!

So, a year ago I was doing c25k. I was so happy and excited, because for the first time in my life I had found a form of exercise (running) that I actually...

So, a year ago I was doing c25k. I was so happy and excited, because for the fir...

RainRunner33

•3 years ago

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Week 7, Run 1

Another 25 minutes in the bag! I was a little nervous of this one (as I have been prior to every one!) My wife and I now have a joke before I go on each run...

Another 25 minutes in the bag! I was a little nervous of this one (as I have bee...

Davidnotarunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 Day 3 ✅ 👻

Today was my 2nd attempt, completed it successfully!! Had failure on Friday, gave in after 5 minutes of run. Even today wasn’t easy, last 5 minutes were...

Today was my 2nd attempt, completed it successfully!! Had failure on Friday, gav...

Khalesi

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5R2

Did it did it did it and it felt great. The 20 minutes one next looking forward to the challenge with just a tiny hint of trepidation. But I can do this.

Did it did it did it and it felt great. The 20 minutes one next looking forward ...

Poppdog

Graduate•3 years ago

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New running buddy

My son joined me today. We did week 3 run 1. He’s so much faster than me. It seems running is quite easy when you are 12.

My son joined me today. We did week 3 run 1. He’s so much faster than me. It see...

Ssasqueen

•3 years ago

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High pulled hamstring

I’ve been continuing to jog three times a week with this for about three months; it doesn’t really hurt when I’m running but I guess it’s not healing. Can...

I’ve been continuing to jog three times a week with this for about three months;...

Ruthwuth

•3 years ago

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Week 6

I've stepped up my running today, I did all 3 runs in the morning. Every time I felt like giving up I would think my niece who has cancer, she's not giving up...

I've stepped up my running today, I did all 3 runs in the morning. Every time I ...

Teejay113

Graduate•3 years ago

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My first ever 5k 🙈

So this morning… wk8r3… did it, amazingly proud of myself… Just after lunchtime I wanted to do it again… I downloaded a Nike run 5k session and just went with...

So this morning… wk8r3… did it, amazingly proud of myself… Just after lunchtime ...

Leledange

Graduate•3 years ago

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Do you use something to track your speed or distance?

Week 2 done, Week 3 run 1 - seemed easier? Maybe I ran too conservatively? Not sure exactly, I’ll try to go a bit faster next time. I have Strava for a trial...

Week 2 done, Week 3 run 1 - seemed easier? Maybe I ran too conservatively? Not s...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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How can I achieve 5.4 on the bleep test?

Need some help here, I am overweight and unfit and need to complete 5.4 on a bleep test for an employment opportunity, really struggling with my breathing ( I...

Need some help here, I am overweight and unfit and need to complete 5.4 on a ble...

G1-1

•3 years ago

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W9R3 done it!!!!

Can I have a graduation badge please? 😁

Allthegearnoidea

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9R3 done it and can’t believe it!!!

I started C25K to help with sciatica which I’d never had before. Am 50, never been running before and at week 5 the sciatica went and I carried on and finished...

I started C25K to help with sciatica which I’d never had before. Am 50, never be...

Allthegearnoidea

Graduate•3 years ago

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Run with Mo

I did this 30 minute run on my treadmill this morning. I upped my speed a little from last week and ran for 3.91K After reading CBDB’s post last week I was...

I did this 30 minute run on my treadmill this morning. I upped my speed a little...

BS44

Graduate•3 years ago

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Insignificant weight loss?

Hi all, Not exactly a running based post but I’m heading into week 7 now and thought I would take a moment to reflect my goals and achievements. I’m so proud...

Hi all, Not exactly a running based post but I’m heading into week 7 now and t...

Davidnotarunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9R2

Nearly there second run a bit slower than Friday's but I was on my own this morning were friday I had company so guessing that's the reason why. Still had a...

Nearly there second run a bit slower than Friday's but I was on my own this morn...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Anybody got footwear advice for short tendons?

Day 3 and had some great advice, I started cold with nothing but the podcast but doing some reading today and thinking about form and footwear. I have short...

Day 3 and had some great advice, I started cold with nothing but the podcast but...

Miffer

•3 years ago

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Graduated

Only gone and done it 🤩 and it felt amazing

Mck8

Graduate•3 years ago

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Getting started

I did my first couch to 5k run this morning. Aiming for The Great North Run 2022 😁

I did my first couch to 5k run this morning. Aiming for The Great North Run 2022...

JJ4411

•3 years ago

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Reebok Jet 100, stopped working

Hello All, sorry this post isn’t really running related. But is….. I have a Reebok 100 Jet treadmill and it’s just stopped working. No errors or anything. The...

Hello All, sorry this post isn’t really running related. But is….. I have a Reeb...

Kelly_B

•3 years ago

6 Replies

First 5k for 8.5 months!

Hi all you inspirational people on your C25k journeys, Thought I would share. This is especially for everyone who is a ‘ gentle’ runner... I ran 5k today in 48...

Hi all you inspirational people on your C25k journeys, Thought I would share. Th...

Sh53202

Graduate•3 years ago

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Hi I’ve hurt my foot I’m waiting for a scan I’m so fed up

I’m so fed up I was really enjoying my 5k runs they were helping my weight loss and my mental health, I don’t even know what’s wrong with my foot it’s ok as...

I’m so fed up I was really enjoying my 5k runs they were helping my weight loss ...

Berryboo4

Graduate•3 years ago

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W2R1 done.

Best one yet. Found a run route by the river. Made all the difference. Stay Positive People 🙂👍

Best one yet. Found a run route by the river. Made all the difference. Stay Pos...

Slob37

•3 years ago

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Recent very surprised grsduate

Completed couch to 5k 2 weeks ago. Now repeating week 9. What now? All ideas welcome.

Completed couch to 5k 2 weeks ago. Now repeating week 9. What now? All ideas wel...

Dawnriser

•3 years ago

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Reset week one on app?

Can anyone tell me how to reset week one - or any week - on the Couch to 5k NHS App???

Can anyone tell me how to reset week one - or any week - on the Couch to 5k NHS ...

Cook2803

•3 years ago

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Re entry nerves w6 r3

So recently I had some family/financial news that was pretty stressful and it has taken a long while (2 weeks) to sort out in life and in my head. There’s also...

So recently I had some family/financial news that was pretty stressful and it ha...

Purplefiona

Graduate•3 years ago

7 Replies

W3 R3 done and feeling goooood!

Hey brains-trust. I know it's stating the obvious but all the advice given on this forum FREAKING WORKS !!!! I've shortened my stride, channeling the Japanese...

Hey brains-trust. I know it's stating the obvious but all the advice given on th...

JoeyCoops

•3 years ago

18 Replies

First 5k run!!

Set out this eve at sunset for my usual 30 min run. The sky was beautiful, the temp was perfect… and I just kept going. 5k in 37:23. Chuffed to bits 😊

Set out this eve at sunset for my usual 30 min run. The sky was beautiful, the ...

Dellie100

Graduate•3 years ago

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Input please

Still here, still plodding. Loving that I can hop on the treadmill while hubby goes for a "proper" run, although he would never say that! I'm planning on...

Still here, still plodding. Loving that I can hop on the treadmill while hubby g...

Never_too_old

Graduate•3 years ago

27 Replies

VRB meet-up at Cambridge parkrun

Curlygurly2 hosted a VRB meet-up at Coldham's Common parkrun on Saturday 11th September 2021. It was lovely to meet you! Myself, Tailchaser and our kittens...

Curlygurly2 hosted a VRB meet-up at Coldham's Common parkrun on Saturday 11th Se...

Katnap

Graduate•3 years ago

34 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2021

Rest day

Took a year to heal - but I'm back!

Week 7, Run 1

Week 6 Day 3 ✅ 👻

W5R2

New running buddy

High pulled hamstring

Week 6

My first ever 5k 🙈

Do you use something to track your speed or distance?

How can I achieve 5.4 on the bleep test?

W9R3 done it!!!!

W9R3 done it and can’t believe it!!!

Run with Mo

Insignificant weight loss?

W9R2

Anybody got footwear advice for short tendons?

Graduated

Getting started

Reebok Jet 100, stopped working

First 5k for 8.5 months!

Hi I’ve hurt my foot I’m waiting for a scan I’m so fed up

W2R1 done.

Recent very surprised grsduate

Reset week one on app?

Re entry nerves w6 r3

W3 R3 done and feeling goooood!

First 5k run!!

Input please

VRB meet-up at Cambridge parkrun

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