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Physio appointment today

I had my post surgery physio appointment today. I was hoping that they were going to tell me that I can start running again. Unfortunately that is not going...

I had my post surgery physio appointment today. I was hoping that they were goi...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Sausage fingers

Here's a question for you: why do I get sausagy fingers during a run, and how can I prevent it?

Here's a question for you: why do I get sausagy fingers during a run, and how ca...

resolution

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R1 Phew!

With my bad W4R3 in mind, I was super nervous for this run - but to be honest it wasn't as bad as I thought! For starters, the continuous pain in my shins of...

With my bad W4R3 in mind, I was super nervous for this run - but to be honest it...

resolution

Graduate•7 years ago

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Whats after w9 ?

Hi All, just starting Week 9 must admit never thought I would be able to run for 8 minutes non stop let alone 30!!! Still don't LOVE running but have lost...

Hi All, just starting Week 9 must admit never thought I would be able to run for...

Tinaham

•7 years ago

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Liverpool Spring 5K

Just a few days now until my first 5K medal event. I've left it very late, but I thought I might as well run for charity. I've chosen Claire House, which helps...

Just a few days now until my first 5K medal event. I've left it very late, but I...

ladyharvills

Graduate•7 years ago

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Very impressed and pleased with the Couch5K program! it works!

Hi, I'm new here. But I'm really enthusiastic about nhs C5K and recommending it to all my friends. I've just done Session 1 of Week 8. It was hard to believe...

Hi, I'm new here. But I'm really enthusiastic about nhs C5K and recommending it ...

Olayode

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Just started! Run 1, Week 1

Hello, I'm new! I just did my first C25K run! Tired but feeling really good that I've done it! I'm a bit nervous about week 3 as it looks like an enormous...

Hello, I'm new! I just did my first C25K run! Tired but feeling really good that...

InYorkshire

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Mental Health

I am starting up running again as my mental health has gone downhill the last few months. It is getting the motivation to get out and do it. But I know I will...

I am starting up running again as my mental health has gone downhill the last f...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Virtual running bling

Some maybe interested in this virtual running site, these runs maybe too much for some at the moment, but some good stuff and goals to look forward to..😊...

Some maybe interested in this virtual running site, these runs maybe too much fo...

davelinks

Graduate•7 years ago

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I did it!

This morning I did my 3R of W9 so I can say that I did it, R2 felt easier than this weeks but perseverance and effort pays off. I still remember how the...

This morning I did my 3R of W9 so I can say that I did it, R2 felt easier than t...

Salud-forgood

Graduate•7 years ago

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Virtual running medal for kidney research

Realfoodieclub may be interested in this.. https://www.virtualrunneruk.com/product/kidney-research-5k-2017/

Realfoodieclub may be interested in this.. https://www.virtualrunneruk.com/produ...

davelinks

Graduate•7 years ago

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T shirt??

Hi does anyone know about Couch to 5k T shirts? I'd like to buy one ., I'm feeling so proud to have got this far.. I'm end of week 8 now.. I'm truly amazed!!

Hi does anyone know about Couch to 5k T shirts? I'd like to buy one ., I'm feeli...

Tracyinchina

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Too late?

Well I am now nearly 4 stone over weight and increasingly feeling like a 2 legged slug. Nothing fits anymore, I ask myself how did this happen. This morning...

Well I am now nearly 4 stone over weight and increasingly feeling like a 2 legge...

Tinker32

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Running with 10 year old

Hi, I am on week 2 of C25K and really enjoying it - not something I would have ever thought I would be saying! My 10 year old son started out with me but...

Hi, I am on week 2 of C25K and really enjoying it - not something I would have e...

I_now_run

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Must-watch: "Mind over Marathon"

It's probably been posted before, but here it is again in case any missed it: Go watch BBC's two episode documentary: "Mind over Marathon". Lovely, inspiring,...

It's probably been posted before, but here it is again in case any missed it: G...

karotti

•7 years ago

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CATCHING THE RUNNING BUG!!

Catching the running bug are not words I ever in my life expected to come out of my mouth!!! I started as I promised myself last week and am still running!! I...

Catching the running bug are not words I ever in my life expected to come out of...

Virginia60

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 in the bag!

W1r3 was tough today, weather was a touch warmer than the other 2 days. Got through it though. Going to have 2 rest days before I start w2. 👍

W1r3 was tough today, weather was a touch warmer than the other 2 days. Got thro...

seven9zero

•7 years ago

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W2R1 - Oh Scary!

Well, I did it. My first week last week. I had to repeat the first run as I failed that one miserably. But, all-in-all it was a good week and I feel quietly...

Well, I did it. My first week last week. I had to repeat the first run as I fail...

TiredOldMan

Graduate•7 years ago

26 Replies

Plantar fasciitis

Please help any tips on running with planta fasciitis 😣

Janerichar

•7 years ago

13 Replies

The difference between trail and pavement running

is, in my case, over a minute a mile. ps: all three runs used for comparison purposes were short and slow (I suspect) and I pushed myself harder on the trail...

is, in my case, over a minute a mile. ps: all three runs used for comparison pur...

pollyp1

Graduate•7 years ago

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best run yet w5r2.. and a cheeky sprint finish :P

back on my dreadmill , done w5r2 and loved every minute of it , was quite surprised i wasnt gasping and flailing about like a fish out of water , and i cranked...

back on my dreadmill , done w5r2 and loved every minute of it , was quite surpri...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 - or W3 again?

I have W3R3 tomorrow. Have completed runs 1 and 2 - but found the second 3 minutes each time really hard! Should I move on on Friday to W4? - or stick with...

I have W3R3 tomorrow. Have completed runs 1 and 2 - but found the second 3 min...

NetShee

•7 years ago

48 Replies

Pain in the bum

Been running regular 5k's since graduating but this last week I have developed a pain in my right buttock when running I have continued to run with the pain...

Been running regular 5k's since graduating but this last week I have developed a...

morgspembs

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

Lose the coat, ditch the hat!! - self confidence at last!

When I started this journey two months or so ago, I was very self conscious and made sure that I only ran when it was dark. Even then I pulled on a coat and...

When I started this journey two months or so ago, I was very self conscious and ...

Muddyjumper

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

First run completed

Well I wouldn't call it a run but I used the app and did try to run the minute intervals. It got easier as I went along though it was more of a shuffle than a...

Well I wouldn't call it a run but I used the app and did try to run the minute i...

Debosk

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Fab welcome

Can I just say how wonderful you all are. I haven't even been on my first run yet and the support I have received is amazing. I have been on various groups...

Can I just say how wonderful you all are. I haven't even been on my first run ye...

Mozzeyrosa

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Surprised by myself: I ran 5k!

Hi all, I ran my first 5k yesterday evening! Not planned at this stage, let me tell you how it happened. I have completed W7 last week. The last 5 runs were...

Hi all, I ran my first 5k yesterday evening! Not planned at this stage, let me t...

Lolovitch

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

W2D3

Just completed my last day of week two, ran a different route today which was a huge help. Looking forward to starting week 3!!

Just completed my last day of week two, ran a different route today which was a ...

GeorgiaP

•7 years ago

1 Reply

W4 R2

Well it was a tricky decision given the sore knees last night and I could have easily stayed in bed but I didn't! And I am glad!... I think I have a running...

Well it was a tricky decision given the sore knees last night and I could have e...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Starting today

Signed up for R4L on 25th June. Would really like to run it. Am c4 stone overweight - having already lost one stone on Slimming World. Dodgy knees and in my...

Signed up for R4L on 25th June. Would really like to run it. Am c4 stone overwei...

Debosk

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Physio appointment today

Sausage fingers

W5R1 Phew!

Whats after w9 ?

Liverpool Spring 5K

Very impressed and pleased with the Couch5K program! it works!

Just started! Run 1, Week 1

Mental Health

Virtual running bling

I did it!

Virtual running medal for kidney research

T shirt??

Too late?

Running with 10 year old

Must-watch: "Mind over Marathon"

CATCHING THE RUNNING BUG!!

Week 1 in the bag!

W2R1 - Oh Scary!

Plantar fasciitis

The difference between trail and pavement running

best run yet w5r2.. and a cheeky sprint finish :P

Week 4 - or W3 again?

Pain in the bum

Lose the coat, ditch the hat!! - self confidence at last!

First run completed

Fab welcome

Surprised by myself: I ran 5k!

W2D3

W4 R2

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