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The Gremlins grow with the Cranberrys 'Zombie' - in your head ;)

Having missed - legitimately because of work - my scheduled run 6 days ago it was with mixed feelings I geared up this morning. I knew I wanted to run, I knew...

Having missed - legitimately because of work - my scheduled run 6 days ago it wa...

Irish-John

Graduate•1 year ago

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OMG! The incline.....😵‍💫

iSo decideddecided repeat my week 9run.And also decided to do anotheTo change my routeanothroute.With so new music on my phone I set off.neoffoff OMG It was...

iSo decideddecided repeat my week 9run.And also decided to do anotheTo change my...

Flemflem

Graduate•1 year ago

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starting again

Well, after a week off thanks to norovirus I started week 3 again yesterday. I was slow, but I did it and I loved it! Roll on tomorrow for week 3, run 2....

Well, after a week off thanks to norovirus I started week 3 again yesterday. I ...

ClairePC

Graduate•1 year ago

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Finally finished C25K

Finally did week 9 run 3 yesterday. I still don't enjoy running but I guess I can call myself a runner again.That said, aside from the last 5 mins, when I...

Finally did week 9 run 3 yesterday. I still don't enjoy running but I guess I ca...

AMCP74

Graduate•1 year ago

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W4 R2 ☀️👍🏃‍♀️😊

I think it’s been a week since my last run, but it just wasn’t possible while I was in Northumberland. I did walk a lot, though 😊 So - arrived back home...

I think it’s been a week since my last run, but it just wasn’t possible while I ...

Jools2020

Graduate•1 year ago

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Painful calf muscles and feet

Hi,I'm new to the group but well on my way to completing the couch to 5k. My pace is pretty slow due to my painful calf muscles and feet. My feet feel like...

Hi,I'm new to the group but well on my way to completing the couch to 5k. My pac...

BlueDee61

•1 year ago

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Beats per minute music?

Has anyone explored listening to music with specific bpm to suit their pace? I'm doing all I can to make sure I finish my next run (see previous post for...

Has anyone explored listening to music with specific bpm to suit their pace? I'm...

RunforMum

Graduate•1 year ago

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w9 r2 coming up

Just posting to keep myself motivated! I last ran 4 days ago, then came down with a virus (which explains why my last run sucked so much :D). Lots of...

Just posting to keep myself motivated! I last ran 4 days ago, then came down wi...

backintime

Graduate•1 year ago

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Chihuahuas...and other dogs

So I am on week 9. I'm 54 and not really a runner, but determined to get to graduation. Just been out for an evening run and got frightened by a chihuahua who...

So I am on week 9. I'm 54 and not really a runner, but determined to get to grad...

SquarahD

Graduate•1 year ago

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Here we go again

Here I am after a 4 year layoff. Did C25K back in 2014 (I think) and started doing Parkruns. (Even did four triathlons, but never again). Then, serious back...

Here I am after a 4 year layoff. Did C25K back in 2014 (I think) and started doi...

johnjc8

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 8 done, phew that was hard!

3 runs in 3 different locations. Run 1, still at Center Parks and those hills are hard work, but the sun shone and great to be traffic free. The last 5 minutes...

3 runs in 3 different locations. Run 1, still at Center Parks and those hills ar...

Sax64

Graduate•1 year ago

1 Reply

Bloody Shoulder isn’t mending grrrrrrrrr

Good news my Running & Swimming are not aggravating it if anything it is helping and improving my health! Quick recap! January 23 I tripped and fell at...

Good news my Running & Swimming are not aggravating it if anything it is helping...

BGood

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Should I restart

Hey Everyone So I completed Couch to 5k last year. I'm thinking about doing it again, I've got a friend that has offered to do it with me (he is a runner...

Hey Everyone So I completed Couch to 5k last year. I'm thinking about doing i...

Valentina98

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Sunglasses ?

I should have made a note of some suitable light weight running sunglasses recommended previously here. Any suggestions gratefully read.

I should have made a note of some suitable light weight running sunglasses recom...

JeremiahObadiah

Graduate•1 year ago

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Yes Yes Yes !

iiI am so proud of myself gcompleted the Couch to 5thismorningIt was not easy but lookeep atAnd now I can run for My next goal is to take part park runIt shows...

iiI am so proud of myself gcompleted the Couch to 5thismorningIt was not easy bu...

Flemflem

Graduate•1 year ago

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🍏Monday Morning

Only blue skies with a few wafting clouds.. tide going out… wild flowers emerging.. busy bees…seagulls breakfasting…lots of runners..some with dogs..some...

Only blue skies with a few wafting clouds.. tide going out… wild flowers emergin...

Annieapple

Administrator•1 year ago

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Keeping Going (part 2)

As I mentioned in a previous post that my Garmin 245 had locked into 25 min suggested runs cycle. This started since I was 76. I was told to maybe ignore it as...

As I mentioned in a previous post that my Garmin 245 had locked into 25 min sugg...

hamit

Graduate•1 year ago

7 Replies

absolute beginner

hello all! I was a little concerned about posting as I didn’t believe I could even do week one! I have just completed week 2 and feel a little chink of hope...

hello all! I was a little concerned about posting as I didn’t believe I could ev...

Mojo3067

Graduate•1 year ago

11 Replies

Woahh, we're halfway there..

I've been lurking here for a while but only got around to starting c25k last month, so just wanted to pop by and say hello! I had little faith when I panted my...

I've been lurking here for a while but only got around to starting c25k last mon...

EmperorDragonfly

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Restarting after a couple of years out

Hello all, I first did c25k 7 years ago at the age of 57, and enjoyed 4 years of running before developing a serious illness requiring prolonged treatment. I...

Hello all, I first did c25k 7 years ago at the age of 57, and enjoyed 4 years of...

Joy57

Graduate•1 year ago

22 Replies

Wk3 complete

Hi all, I just completed wk 3 and it's been fine the jump from 3 to 5 is going to be a shock I think. I have graduated before 2 yrs ago but am finding it...

Hi all, I just completed wk 3 and it's been fine the jump from 3 to 5 is going t...

Hidden

•1 year ago

8 Replies

W5R2... three times!

Hello everyone, Not having a great weekend as feeling really anxious for no reason, but I decided to carry on with the programme today. I really want to...

Hello everyone, Not having a great weekend as feeling really anxious for no re...

Murielbez

Graduate•1 year ago

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Humph

Humph. Today was supposed to be graduation day but I had to stop after 25 mins. What was it? It felt really hard and breathing was difficult to get sorted out....

Humph. Today was supposed to be graduation day but I had to stop after 25 mins. ...

RunforMum

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 7 - making progress

Just finished week 7. Very satisfying. The initial aches and pains are a distant memory. Breathing could still be better but has improved a lot. Previously it...

Just finished week 7. Very satisfying. The initial aches and pains are a distant...

Fred14

•1 year ago

2 Replies

and it's a wrap! Or just the beginning?

I've just completed week 9 Run 3 and managed 5k in 32.41 mins - 9 weeks ago I would never have thought it possible to run for so long. Thank you so much C25K...

I've just completed week 9 Run 3 and managed 5k in 32.41 mins - 9 weeks ago I wo...

Menopausalrunner

Graduate•1 year ago

18 Replies

Nothing outdoors due to smoke

Well air quality is an 11. On the scale 11 is the worst. So much smoke from forest fires that you wake up rubbing your eyes, with a sore throat & coughing....

Well air quality is an 11. On the scale 11 is the worst. So much smoke from fo...

Uris

•1 year ago

16 Replies

First woodland trail run 1.61km/a very slow mile

Monday’s visit to the prosthetist was very useful, and since then I’ve managed two runs with Garmin coach Amy, without any major problems. I’m wondering,...

Monday’s visit to the prosthetist was very useful, and since then I’ve managed t...

PeggySusi

Graduate•1 year ago

20 Replies

First Parkrun today

I graduated C25K last Monday, on my last run in week 9 I covered 4.4k. originally my plan was to run my first Parkrun next Saturday after 4 consolidation...

I graduated C25K last Monday, on my last run in week 9 I covered 4.4k. origina...

bradders0807

Graduate•1 year ago

5 Replies

First sub 40 min parkrun

Hi Just wanted to share my excitement at doing my first official sub 40 parkrun today! I graduated in October and have been running once or twice a week since,...

Hi Just wanted to share my excitement at doing my first official sub 40 parkrun ...

j-runs

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week7 Done 20th Park Run

Really didn’t want to get out of bed this morning but forced myself out! It’s a lovely morning so put my running kit on filled water bottle had a coffee and...

Really didn’t want to get out of bed this morning but forced myself out! It’s a ...

BGood

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2023

The Gremlins grow with the Cranberrys 'Zombie' - in your head ;)

OMG! The incline.....😵‍💫

starting again

Finally finished C25K

W4 R2 ☀️👍🏃‍♀️😊

Painful calf muscles and feet

Beats per minute music?

w9 r2 coming up

Chihuahuas...and other dogs

Here we go again

Week 8 done, phew that was hard!

Bloody Shoulder isn’t mending grrrrrrrrr

Should I restart

Sunglasses ?

Yes Yes Yes !

🍏Monday Morning

Keeping Going (part 2)

absolute beginner

Woahh, we're halfway there..

Restarting after a couple of years out

Wk3 complete

W5R2... three times!

Humph

Week 7 - making progress

and it's a wrap! Or just the beginning?

Nothing outdoors due to smoke

First woodland trail run 1.61km/a very slow mile

First Parkrun today

First sub 40 min parkrun

Week7 Done 20th Park Run

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2023

The Gremlins grow with the Cranberrys 'Zombie' - in your head ;)

﻿ OMG! The incline.....😵‍💫

starting again

Finally finished C25K

W4 R2 ☀️👍🏃‍♀️😊

Painful calf muscles and feet

Beats per minute music?

w9 r2 coming up

Chihuahuas...and other dogs

Here we go again

Week 8 done, phew that was hard!

Bloody Shoulder isn’t mending grrrrrrrrr

Should I restart

Sunglasses ?

﻿ Yes Yes Yes !

🍏Monday Morning

Keeping Going (part 2)

absolute beginner

Woahh, we're halfway there..

Restarting after a couple of years out

Wk3 complete

W5R2... three times!

Humph

Week 7 - making progress

and it's a wrap! Or just the beginning?

Nothing outdoors due to smoke

First woodland trail run 1.61km/a very slow mile

First Parkrun today

First sub 40 min parkrun

Week7 Done 20th Park Run

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Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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OMG! The incline.....😵‍💫

Yes Yes Yes !