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Guided runs

This is probably a mad question but who put together the couch to 5K program? It's a great program, I've done it from the beginning a few times. Could the...

This is probably a mad question but who put together the couch to 5K program? It...

Oldwoman65

Graduate•13 days ago

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a blustery day!!

I ran week 3 run 3 today - 3 x 17 mins with 1 min recovery walks. The first half was lightly interspersed with rain but not too heavy and it didn’t seem too...

I ran week 3 run 3 today - 3 x 17 mins with 1 min recovery walks. The first half...

limberlou

Graduate•13 days ago

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Runny Nose

Does anyone else get a runny nose when they are running? In February, I blamed it on the cold. In Spring, I blamed it on the pollen. Now, I'm not sure...

Does anyone else get a runny nose when they are running? In February, I blame...

drl212

Graduate•13 days ago

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Promenade Running

On a short holiday on the coast. So nice to run down the promenade with Jo Whiley and Bruce Springsteen. Just wish my name was Wendy. #BornToRun

On a short holiday on the coast. So nice to run down the promenade with Jo Whil...

GrandadM

•13 days ago

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Busy busy track and a fall☹️

What an eventful run this morning was. As my road into the village is currently closed due to roadworks in the village I decided to run out of the village on...

What an eventful run this morning was. As my road into the village is currently...

Scruff55

Graduate•13 days ago

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To eat or not to eat?

Good morning everyone I was just wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on eating before or after a run. I’ve always ran on an empty stomach but am struggling...

Good morning everyone I was just wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on eatin...

Wannaberunner20

•13 days ago

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🏃‍♀️Week 6…How was it for you?🏃

This is one of those weeks that people ask about all the time! We got so many posts from people who wonder whether they’re the only one who struggled that I...

This is one of those weeks that people ask about all the time! We got so many p...

MissUnderstanding

Administrator•13 days ago

15 Replies

Chi running

Hello, I recently came across a book titled Chi Running. I haven't heard of this but wondered if anyone has tried it.Thank you

Hello, I recently came across a book titled Chi Running. I haven't heard of thi...

Stellarstar

Graduate•13 days ago

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4 weeks of jogging ran my first 10k on sunday

I have never run or jogged in my life downloaded the app 4 weeks ago I’m up to week 8 on the app I jogged my first official 10k on Sunday in 1h5 min 3 weeks...

I have never run or jogged in my life downloaded the app 4 weeks ago I’m up to w...

Johngilli200

•14 days ago

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Week 5 into 6

Good afternoon all. This is my first post here so be gentle! I was wondering if anyone struggled with run 1 of week 6? For some reason I'm finding this hard...

Good afternoon all. This is my first post here so be gentle! I was wondering if ...

Am-I-a-runner-yet

•14 days ago

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Dizziness

Hi all I'm hoping someone out there can help me I stared c25k 9 weeks ago I have made it all the way through to week 9 where the issue has now gotten worse .I...

Hi all I'm hoping someone out there can help me I stared c25k 9 weeks ago I have...

Couchto5k7

•15 days ago

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Anxiety and sleep

I've always suffered from phases of anxiety, to different extremes, and in my 20s my sleep was terribly disturbed. Since having my first child 11 years ago the...

I've always suffered from phases of anxiety, to different extremes, and in my 20...

Ivegottheruns

Graduate•15 days ago

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Achy Feet

Does anyone experience achy feet? I started the couch to 5k again last week after my first attempt in 2020. I made it to week 7 but fell ill and didn’t make it...

Does anyone experience achy feet? I started the couch to 5k again last week afte...

Sparkleandsprint

•16 days ago

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My knees suck!

I have been told by a nurse I should try swimming instead of running because I am a bit plump. I have decided to heed caution to the wind and do running...

I have been told by a nurse I should try swimming instead of running because I a...

RafikiAskari46

•16 days ago

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Plenty of running.. water.

No running this week, but a spectacularly enjoyable holiday in the Lakes, climbing a couple of big (to me) fells (Loughrigg at 335m and Lingmoor at 469m) and...

No running this week, but a spectacularly enjoyable holiday in the Lakes, climbi...

PeggySusi

Graduate•16 days ago

22 Replies

Week 9 run 3 done !

I just want to say a massive thank you as this forum got me through my hard week 5 and knowing I could be a snail was the game changer ! So pushed myself today...

I just want to say a massive thank you as this forum got me through my hard week...

FirstFifty

•16 days ago

11 Replies

week 7 complete

roll on week 8 run 1, 28 minutes, should be fun!

Volkswarren1

•16 days ago

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Frustrating!

So having reached week 8 and feeling pretty pleased with myself I suffered some kind of calf strain which stopped in my tracks! Took a week off but back to it...

So having reached week 8 and feeling pretty pleased with myself I suffered some ...

Spiritoffire

•16 days ago

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injury

Had plantar fasciitis on/off for a couple of years and flared up again. Had 6 sessions with the podiatrist and doing exercises but not getting any better....

Had plantar fasciitis on/off for a couple of years and flared up again. Had 6 se...

Palmy1

•16 days ago

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Week 2 run

Just been out this morning. Did my first week 2 run. A bit knackered but pleased I did it. Note to self....just do it and don't pick up my book first...

Just been out this morning. Did my first week 2 run. A bit knackered but pleas...

Miggers58

•17 days ago

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Stepping stones

I've been doing the stepping stones program with Steve Cram. I've done 5 or 6 of each one. The forty minute stamina one, I've added extra on to try and go...

I've been doing the stepping stones program with Steve Cram. I've done 5 or 6 of...

Oldwoman65

Graduate•17 days ago

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Re—run

Hi all! After a long pause, yesterday I restarted the C25K programme.. I did graduate from it a few years back, but for one reason or other, including a...

Hi all! After a long pause, yesterday I restarted the C25K programme.. I did...

Newbie_run

Graduate•17 days ago

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5K graduated!

Finally completed the last run today. I extended the run from 30 mins as I wanted to run 5k - took me 34 mins 53 seconds. Feeling proud! What next? I'd like to...

Finally completed the last run today. I extended the run from 30 mins as I wante...

Moorlandlass

•18 days ago

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GETTING CONNECTED... or... GREMLINS in the RUNNING MACHINE

Good Morning folks. This post is intended for reference for our NEW runners and anyone else who may have been having issues with posting on the forum, not...

Good Morning folks. This post is intended for reference for our NEW runners and...

Oldfloss

Administrator•18 days ago

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CATCH-UP-CORNER... WEEK 2...HERE WE GO AGAIN... Please, come on in...

Here we are again. The month moves on. Summer is here... Really? Has anyone told the weather:) Welcome to the Corner! The cushions are ready, the sun is...

Here we are again. The month moves on. Summer is here... Really? Has anyone tol...

Oldfloss

Administrator•18 days ago

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One run left!

I can't believe I've just finished week 9 run 2 so only one more run to go! I can't lie, I struggled a bit more today because I didn't have a good night's...

I can't believe I've just finished week 9 run 2 so only one more run to go! I ca...

Ivegottheruns

Graduate•19 days ago

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Mindful jogging

I’ve just finished the first run of week 5 and found it quite challenging, as Laura warned it would be. Her advice to slow down was helpful. What also helped...

I’ve just finished the first run of week 5 and found it quite challenging, as La...

Ijsvogel

•19 days ago

8 Replies

Testing testing... please respond if you get this...

Hi folks... There may or may not, be a glitch situation on the forums here. Posts do not seem to be coming through... e mail notifications and alerts seem...

Hi folks... There may or may not, be a glitch situation on the forums here. Po...

Oldfloss

Administrator•19 days ago

43 Replies

Knowing When Not Run!!

So tonight I had to bail out of my schedule run 🏃‍♀️ my mind was saying come on you can do this but every part of my body was saying no! Did our normal warm...

So tonight I had to bail out of my schedule run 🏃‍♀️ my mind was saying come on...

BGood

•20 days ago

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Looking for a virtual buddy!

Hi everyone! I'm due to run W2R1 on Saturday and was hoping someone might like to be a virtual buddy? I left 5 days between the last 2 runs and really want to...

Hi everyone! I'm due to run W2R1 on Saturday and was hoping someone might like t...

WheatBisks24

•20 days ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2024

Guided runs

a blustery day!!

Runny Nose

Promenade Running

Busy busy track and a fall☹️

To eat or not to eat?

🏃‍♀️Week 6…How was it for you?🏃

Chi running

4 weeks of jogging ran my first 10k on sunday

Week 5 into 6

Dizziness

Anxiety and sleep

Achy Feet

My knees suck!

Plenty of running.. water.

Week 9 run 3 done !

week 7 complete

Frustrating!

injury

Week 2 run

Stepping stones

Re—run

5K graduated!

GETTING CONNECTED... or... GREMLINS in the RUNNING MACHINE

CATCH-UP-CORNER... WEEK 2...HERE WE GO AGAIN... Please, come on in...

One run left!

Mindful jogging

Testing testing... please respond if you get this...

Knowing When Not Run!!

Looking for a virtual buddy!

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