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Week 5 Run 3 !

I am a first time runner at 50 and had to stop at 18 minutes in this run - I feel a bit gutted but couldn’t push myself any further felt out of breath. I think...

I am a first time runner at 50 and had to stop at 18 minutes in this run - I fee...

FirstFifty

•15 hours ago

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King's Lynn GEAR 10K

A super race. I thoroughly enjoyed this one, the route was fab, it was warm and sunny, the support from the crowds was great. I even met up with Madge50!

A super race. I thoroughly enjoyed this one, the route was fab, it was warm and ...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•19 hours ago

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Going into Week 5

I’m new here, not really sure what I’m doing. But HEY, I’ve just completed week 4 now going into week 5 of C25K! don’t be fooled by this smile, as I...

I’m new here, not really sure what I’m doing. But HEY, I’ve just completed week...

HappyHan

•23 hours ago

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🍏Family Fun Run Inspiration

What inspires you to get out and run a little later in the day on a busy bank holiday? It was beautiful when I first woke up. .. Calm sunshiny morning with a...

What inspires you to get out and run a little later in the day on a busy bank ho...

Annieapple

Administrator•24 hours ago

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W3R1 - BH morning run

After completing 3 runs of week 2, today came the day for me to step up to week 3 and 3 minute run. I didn't want to write last week, as I was coming back here...

After completing 3 runs of week 2, today came the day for me to step up to week ...

IgaT

Graduate•1 day ago

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At 57 yrs old I'm thinking of starting C25K - new to running, any advice?

Hi, I'm about 2 stone overweight, I have no motivation to diet, but I like to exercise so I'm thinking of starting the C25K - would love some advice/tips from...

Hi, I'm about 2 stone overweight, I have no motivation to diet, but I like to ex...

MsPrima

•1 day ago

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5K morning races - do you run fasted?

I've completed three timed 5K races now and have learnt something new on each one! I enjoy the challenge, the new terrain and running with others. It's been...

I've completed three timed 5K races now and have learnt something new on each on...

SummerDark

Graduate•2 days ago

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c25k x2 got me started

c25k was the best thing I have done to get fit back in 2018. Had to redo c25k during the pandemic as life got in the way but running most weeks since Nov 2022....

c25k was the best thing I have done to get fit back in 2018. Had to redo c25k du...

Sulbysweatshop

•2 days ago

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Starting over

Starting over C25K again after a break of 15-18 months with sore knees and a strange nerve problem in my left leg. I’ve just run W2R1, All well so far. On...

Starting over C25K again after a break of 15-18 months with sore knees and a str...

Greyandold

•2 days ago

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Mental barriers crossed

Week 7 done without injury this time - last time I was out of action for weeks due to injury following the first run of week 7 (take home from that experience...

Week 7 done without injury this time - last time I was out of action for weeks d...

Sewandrunmore

•2 days ago

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first 5k since July 2023!!

I set off today with no great expectations!! I’ve been lying low since Wednesday when I’d spent 5+ hours digging,weeding and chopping down/ digging out old...

I set off today with no great expectations!! I’ve been lying low since Wednesday...

limberlou

Graduate•2 days ago

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What happend to the podcasts?

Are there runners from outside the UK - who cannot download the App as it not available outside the UK - and use the series of podcast on the NHS website...

Are there runners from outside the UK - who cannot download the App as it not av...

AlsaceRunner

•2 days ago

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Smashing week 4 😁

Hi everyone, its been a while.....when I posted last I was ready to start C25K again.....and I have, after another long illness related delay.Better late than...

Hi everyone, its been a while.....when I posted last I was ready to start C25K ...

Cakerunner

Graduate•2 days ago

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Two years later...

I joined this community in 2022 with high hopes and expectations - and then my life took a terrible downward turn due to my partner's spiralling down from ill...

I joined this community in 2022 with high hopes and expectations - and then my l...

JE65

•4 days ago

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week 5 run 1

Just completed week 5 run 1 and I’m buzzing!! I was so scared I wouldn’t be able to run for 5 minutes three times but I did it!! Bit daunted by the look of...

Just completed week 5 run 1 and I’m buzzing!! I was so scared I wouldn’t be able...

ParkRunner1

•4 days ago

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Rain again

Nearly ducked back under the covers but whatever the weather you have to fit in a run when you can! Rain beating down but rather than moaning I just looked up...

Nearly ducked back under the covers but whatever the weather you have to fit in ...

Wavy-chick28

Graduate•4 days ago

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🛠 Scheduled site maintenance on Thursday 2nd May 2024, starting at 11am (UK) / 7am (ET)

A heads up from the Healthunlocked team: Hi all, I hope you are well. A quick message to let you know that the tech team will be conducting routine...

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MissUnderstanding

Administrator•6 days ago

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Finished!

I'm a bit late to the party, having found this forum while looking for "Julie" (actually "Chained Up Melody" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLDsyQjZF1k). I...

I'm a bit late to the party, having found this forum while looking for "Julie" (...

Exorciser

•6 days ago

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CATCH-UP- CORNER...MAY...WEEK 1...WALK the WALK...TALK the TALK...

WHITE RABBITS and Pinch Punch, first of the month . Welcome to the Corner and welcome to MAY ! Blimey,,, when did that happen! Here we are again . Here I am...

WHITE RABBITS and Pinch Punch, first of the month . Welcome to the Corner and w...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 days ago

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Week 7 done

I finished week 7 last weekend and managed to run for 25 minutes each time but decided to repeat the last run tonight as I was finding the last five minutes...

I finished week 7 last weekend and managed to run for 25 minutes each time but d...

PeroxidePixie

•7 days ago

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where have Laura’s podcasts gone?

Hi, I’ve just returned to couch to 5k but have found it as an app rather than the previous podcasts. I enjoyed the music Laura provided with speeding up and...

Hi, I’ve just returned to couch to 5k but have found it as an app rather than th...

Pipi21

•7 days ago

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Consolidation Run 2 - 5K at the weekend?

Hi All, Finished last week and have had two consolidation runs this week. I'm a slow runner, I think, and don't know my pace. Are there any other slow...

Hi All, Finished last week and have had two consolidation runs this week. I'm ...

drl212

Graduate•7 days ago

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C25k W2 Run 3

First time I have run with my dog. It was a bit stop start but up made it around, plus he had a run off lead as a reward.He doesn't look happy because he hates...

First time I have run with my dog. It was a bit stop start but up made it around...

GM11

Graduate•8 days ago

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Hello….again!!!

Well God loves a trier, or so they say…! Back again. It didn’t stick last year - my mum got very ill with a rare heart condition last year, nearly passed and...

Well God loves a trier, or so they say…! Back again. It didn’t stick last year -...

Miss_slinky

Graduate•8 days ago

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shoes

How often or when should you change your running 🏃‍♀️ shoes ?

Mossop0namission

•9 days ago

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First Post-Programme Run (RAIN)

I was itching to get back out for a run as my last run in the programme was three days ago. BUT - the forecast was gloomy with steady rain. After 3 hours of...

I was itching to get back out for a run as my last run in the programme was thre...

drl212

Graduate•9 days ago

1 Reply

C25k to 10k

Originally it was my daughter and her boyfriend that started the c25k, they asked me I said I couldn't run a 100 yards anyway they persuaded me. C25k was a...

Originally it was my daughter and her boyfriend that started the c25k, they aske...

Tessie66

•9 days ago

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graduate again

I first completed this pre lockdown and then couldn’t run due to needing to focus on getting kids out for that precious hour we were allowed (remember that...

I first completed this pre lockdown and then couldn’t run due to needing to focu...

Sparkey5000

Graduate•9 days ago

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Week 5 completed

Ran for 20 minutes non stop. So happy 😊

mabelfelix

Graduate•10 days ago

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race day coming…training advice plz..

yay so ran my first 5k tonight! Woop woop 36mins so not winning any races yet 😂 My first 5k race is in 2 weeks 😱 what should i do training in next few...

yay so ran my first 5k tonight! Woop woop 36mins so not winning any races yet 😂...

Mamablue2

•10 days ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

Week 5 Run 3 !

King's Lynn GEAR 10K

Going into Week 5

🍏Family Fun Run Inspiration

W3R1 - BH morning run

At 57 yrs old I'm thinking of starting C25K - new to running, any advice?

5K morning races - do you run fasted?

c25k x2 got me started

Starting over

Mental barriers crossed

first 5k since July 2023!!

What happend to the podcasts?

Smashing week 4 😁

Two years later...

week 5 run 1

Rain again

🛠 Scheduled site maintenance on Thursday 2nd May 2024, starting at 11am (UK) / 7am (ET)

Finished!

CATCH-UP- CORNER...MAY...WEEK 1...WALK the WALK...TALK the TALK...

Week 7 done

where have Laura’s podcasts gone?

Consolidation Run 2 - 5K at the weekend?

C25k W2 Run 3

Hello….again!!!

shoes

First Post-Programme Run (RAIN)

C25k to 10k

graduate again

Week 5 completed

race day coming…training advice plz..

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