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Week 1 run 1

Did week 1 run 1 yesterday after being convinced to sign up to a 5k in 8 weeks, omg I slept better last night than I have in months, woke up this morning full...

Did week 1 run 1 yesterday after being convinced to sign up to a 5k in 8 weeks, ...

Nikkio13

•7 years ago

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Newbie. Just completed WK1R2

Morning all. I'm 37 and haven't ran since being a child. I have always had the attitude that "I can't run" and settled for walking without even trying. 2 runs...

Morning all. I'm 37 and haven't ran since being a child. I have always had the a...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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Sciatica? Pain either way.

After my 1st run yesterday I felt fabulous...until last night. After an hour in bed awoke with hip/thigh/lower back pain. Struggled to sleep, sprayed heat...

After my 1st run yesterday I felt fabulous...until last night. After an hour in ...

Sjp183

•7 years ago

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How did you manage the step up to continuous running ?

I'm talking about week 6 run 3 onwards. I've wimped out of it today and repeated run 2 as I'm still finding that a challenge but I'm going to try on my next...

I'm talking about week 6 run 3 onwards. I've wimped out of it today and repeated...

Findinghappyhan

•7 years ago

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The Run after the Weekend Before!

Well I hit my milestone 50th birthday on Saturday and spent the weekend in London doing nearly 27,000 steps over the two days with the family, culminating in a...

Well I hit my milestone 50th birthday on Saturday and spent the weekend in Londo...

Feistlet

Graduate•7 years ago

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C25k

My first session tonight, 5 of my colleagues and myself joined a local group none of us runners all different ages and shapes; we all survived and have planned...

My first session tonight, 5 of my colleagues and myself joined a local group non...

Viv4465

•7 years ago

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Starting tomorrow

Starting week 1 run 1 in the morning. Lets hope its succesfull. After having back surgery i need to be careful still but LETS DO THIS .

Starting week 1 run 1 in the morning. Lets hope its succesfull. After having bac...

Deannagiddings

•7 years ago

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Wk5 r3 nerves

So I am looking forward to my run tomorrow but also a bit apprehensive at the same time at the thought of running for the 20 mins. Anyway weather looks like...

So I am looking forward to my run tomorrow but also a bit apprehensive at the sa...

Gabster2

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run Number Won!

So run 1 of week one is complete. Feel remarkably good considering how long it is since I did any running. Happened to catch sight of my reflection on my way...

So run 1 of week one is complete. Feel remarkably good considering how long it i...

Hlaffersn

•7 years ago

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Week 1 - 2nd run much harder than the first!

Hi, This is my first post so hi everyone :-) I'm looking forward to being part of this community! I've just started the Couch to 5k programme as I have gained...

Hi, This is my first post so hi everyone :-) I'm looking forward to being part o...

psychicmodjo

Graduate•7 years ago

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10 minute mile (Almost!) W7R3

Been a while since I posted. I had a 2 week holiday over Easter in Cuba. Surprisingly enough, due to a combination of 30 degree heat, many mojitos and feeling...

Been a while since I posted. I had a 2 week holiday over Easter in Cuba. Surpris...

charliep121

Graduate•7 years ago

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Tips on C25K Apps

Hello everybody . While running my phone rang. Definitely l stopped the call but the Apps went on Pause mode which l was not aware. I kept waiting for start...

Hello everybody . While running my phone rang. Definitely l stopped the call but...

AJ46

Graduate•7 years ago

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Drink!

Since doing the longer runs I now seem to have the most awful 'hangover' the whole of next day if I have a few alcoholic drinks. No headache, but I feel...

Since doing the longer runs I now seem to have the most awful 'hangover' the who...

runlikeagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Might need a longer 'running' route!

Oh the traumas of progressing! I have a nice circular route - 5 min warm up, up the nasty hill, then enough time/distance to fit in all my intervals before I...

Oh the traumas of progressing! I have a nice circular route - 5 min warm up, up ...

SueKen

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice please!

A quick question for you lovely lot. My shins seem to tighten up and give up before the rest of me does. Anything I can help to alleviate it? Thanks all.👍

A quick question for you lovely lot. My shins seem to tighten up and give up b...

Shirleywhirley

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hill Work Followed By "Easy Miles", so called.

I was not feeling this at all when I left this morning. My body did not want to run. ughh, but I wanted to push this monstrosity of a hill. Wow, I wonder how...

I was not feeling this at all when I left this morning. My body did not want to ...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2

Just completed run 1, week 2. Can't quite get the breathing right but I will work at it. 😄

Just completed run 1, week 2. Can't quite get the breathing right but I will wor...

Plumpinthenorth

•7 years ago

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Week 1 run 3 done 😅

Thanks to advice on here about slowing down, really paid off and I have finished the first week feeling really inspired to tackle the second week. I have also...

Thanks to advice on here about slowing down, really paid off and I have finished...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W3R1 in the bag!

I did it! The gremlins from last week stayed away and I've got a good sweat on but I am sooo pleased with myself. I was looking forward to this run but at the...

I did it! The gremlins from last week stayed away and I've got a good sweat on b...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling rather proud of myself😃

Sorry for a rather pointless post but I just had to share as I feel so pleased with myself! I've just completed run 2 of week 7 and actually felt like tonight...

Sorry for a rather pointless post but I just had to share as I feel so pleased w...

universa_2k

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R1 - different post to what I was expecting!!

Genuinely thought, while I was running today, that I would be posting a "worst run ever" post this evening but NO! When I synced my Fitbit it turns out this is...

Genuinely thought, while I was running today, that I would be posting a "worst r...

Ruthiella

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Taking a little longer

Hey guys Quick question can i take longer than an actual week in a run or do i have to start with run 1 again? I'm only in wk2 but I'm on run 3 but its been...

Hey guys Quick question can i take longer than an actual week in a run or do i ...

Minnielala

•7 years ago

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Just joined

Hi all, I start my wk1 tonight. Fingers crossed.

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Running Socks?

hi i completed W4 R1 this morning, went well once i finally got out there, Is it advisable to get running socks and if so which ones? I'm a size 8/9 so bang...

hi i completed W4 R1 this morning, went well once i finally got out there, Is it...

Frankel

Graduate•7 years ago

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I don't want to lose weight!

I have nearly finished the programme and stopped short at 4.9K this weekend. The problem is I am 6ft tall and weigh just 12.5 stone. I am pretty slim already...

I have nearly finished the programme and stopped short at 4.9K this weekend. T...

WilsonPP

•7 years ago

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Personal trainer update...

Hi everyone, well I know you'll all be wondering how my parkrun with pt went, well it was very helpful. My man was very supportive and informative he gave me...

Hi everyone, well I know you'll all be wondering how my parkrun with pt went, we...

Bunnygirl55

Graduate•7 years ago

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I know it's duration not distance/speed .... BUT

Hey Irish-John my determination was quite fun over the last few days - I completed my W4 runs yet again today, so onto W5 again soon. Last week I also joined...

Hey Irish-John my determination was quite fun over the last few days - I complet...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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More Running Tourism

Wanted to share my most recent destination as a running tourist! A short run along the lakeside in Ohrid, Macedonia. I thought that dodging all of the people...

Wanted to share my most recent destination as a running tourist! A short run alo...

melly4012

Graduate•7 years ago

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How can I best the procrastination!!

Started last week w1r1 and every 60 seconds of running I was counting down wishing it to be over - not painful just hard to push myself on. Despite completing...

Started last week w1r1 and every 60 seconds of running I was counting down wishi...

Birucymru

•7 years ago

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W2r2 ouch :-S

Well I did it... But now my knee hurts when I'm walking. All of a sudden my kneecap feels like it's pinged and it hurts loads, just for a little while. Has...

Well I did it... But now my knee hurts when I'm walking. All of a sudden my knee...

Helenja72

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Week 1 run 1

Newbie. Just completed WK1R2

Sciatica? Pain either way.

How did you manage the step up to continuous running ?

The Run after the Weekend Before!

C25k

Starting tomorrow

Wk5 r3 nerves

Run Number Won!

Week 1 - 2nd run much harder than the first!

10 minute mile (Almost!) W7R3

Tips on C25K Apps

Drink!

Might need a longer 'running' route!

Advice please!

Hill Work Followed By "Easy Miles", so called.

Week 2

Week 1 run 3 done 😅

W3R1 in the bag!

Feeling rather proud of myself😃

W9R1 - different post to what I was expecting!!

Taking a little longer

Just joined

Running Socks?

I don't want to lose weight!

Personal trainer update...

I know it's duration not distance/speed .... BUT

More Running Tourism

How can I best the procrastination!!

W2r2 ouch :-S

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