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Achilles ouch! Help

I graduated 2 weeks ago! Never missed a session and never had any pain or injury. I have run comfortably for 30 mins but never got to 5k. So my goal has been...

I graduated 2 weeks ago! Never missed a session and never had any pain or injury...

TreezyPeazy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week one - done!

I've spent all day today looking out the window, wondering if the weather would get better so that I could go for a run... It didn't. But, despite howling...

I've spent all day today looking out the window, wondering if the weather would ...

healthier_soon

•7 years ago

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Not posted for a while

I finished my week 2 run 3 today yey! Had to have a week off- shift work and working nights being the problem so just run when I can. My knee was hurting...

I finished my week 2 run 3 today yey! Had to have a week off- shift work and wo...

Nicciola

•7 years ago

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Week 6 doubts setting in....

Just completed w6r1 - aaaargh! Found this one really hard 😖. First run on the gym treadmill due to torrential rain and I really, really struggled. It was...

Just completed w6r1 - aaaargh! Found this one really hard 😖. First run on the g...

Janeeshaw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Race 4 Life - My first 5k for 3 months

I'm feeling a bit smug as I completed the Race for Life at Stanborough Lakes yesterday - my first 5k since I got a knee injury mid-March. I wasn't sure I...

I'm feeling a bit smug as I completed the Race for Life at Stanborough Lakes yes...

Nobbywatts

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1 first run done yay!

Just started the Couch to 5k and really excited (and slightly shocked myself!) to get this going! Here's to the next one 😄

Just started the Couch to 5k and really excited (and slightly shocked myself!) t...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W2R1 completed :)

It was uneven jog. I struggled a lot, with beating, with pacing myself, with controlling my dog. She was anxious during resting/walking periods, sniffing a...

It was uneven jog. I struggled a lot, with beating, with pacing myself, with con...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 - and still going 🏃‍♀️😊

No two ways about it, I'm really enjoying this now. Even in the rain! Who'd have thought?

No two ways about it, I'm really enjoying this now. Even in the rain! Who'd have...

Cc26

•7 years ago

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Week 7 complete - 6 more sessions to do!

Feeling smug - got up early this morning to do w7r3 before work as it was due to rain later. That was an achievement in itself as I am most definitely not a...

Feeling smug - got up early this morning to do w7r3 before work as it was due to...

SueKen

Graduate•7 years ago

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I did it! :-D

When I started the c25k programme back at the end of January, I registered for the Women's Running Race on Southampton Common to give me something to work...

When I started the c25k programme back at the end of January, I registered for t...

allegrachick

Graduate•7 years ago

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Newbie questions.

Hi. I've been reading posts and I have 2 questions please. 1. What is the RICE method? 2. What is the 10% rule? Thank you for any helps 👍😃

Hi. I've been reading posts and I have 2 questions please. 1. What is the RICE...

Sarahwee

•7 years ago

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Pre-Week 2: early signs of shin splints ~ help

I've noticed, since W1R3, the familiar swollen tightness in the interior lower shin. I stretched out and went for a long swim yesterday but it hasn't really...

I've noticed, since W1R3, the familiar swollen tightness in the interior lower s...

seacaow

•7 years ago

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Atalanta

Ever heard of her? A Goddess of running who kills any suitor who cannot out-run her ... thankfully I've got the lovely Laura instead. At my pace today...

Ever heard of her? A Goddess of running who kills any suitor who cannot out-run...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R1

Soaked to the skin but did it!! Any suggestions on good waterproof running gear?

Soaked to the skin but did it!! Any suggestions on good waterproof running gear?...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•7 years ago

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W5r3 nailed it :-)

so happy - finished my 20 minute run although i extended it by another minute as i wanted to reach the top of this bridge i was running up. I can really see...

so happy - finished my 20 minute run although i extended it by another minute as...

mrspatch

Graduate•7 years ago

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1st day ever

ive just done my first day, week one - but i didnt think i could do that!

Sunshineclay

•7 years ago

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The excuses lady...no more!

Hello ppl!! So, I am the excuses lady. I can't start that diet/run/swim/walk etc today because I'm tired/sore/it's raining/I'm watching tv/I'll do it tomorrow...

Hello ppl!! So, I am the excuses lady. I can't start that diet/run/swim/walk etc...

Sarahwee

•7 years ago

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Post C25K

Hi been running for 2weeks since I finished the C25K, wondering how everyone keeps motivated when it's over? Are there any apps to help get to 10k? Thanks

Hi been running for 2weeks since I finished the C25K, wondering how everyone kee...

Ollymoon89

•7 years ago

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Wk 4 Run 2 Pain Free

Feeling awesome I've had pain in my left ankle/shin every run so far but not today totally pain free and a great run!

Feeling awesome I've had pain in my left ankle/shin every run so far but not tod...

Born2Bdriven

Graduate•7 years ago

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How long before it shows

Ive' just completed C25K & am amazed at myself.. Ive lost 61/2 stone & the weight loss is now slowing down. Everyone says running helps to change yr shape &...

Ive' just completed C25K & am amazed at myself.. Ive lost 61/2 stone & the weigh...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Shin splints...

I've had a niggle in my shin for over a week now, but wonder if I should still be running. Probably should have asked before I did the last 2 runs of week 2......

I've had a niggle in my shin for over a week now, but wonder if I should still b...

Aimeexdx

•7 years ago

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W7R1

So here I am on week 7 feeling super proud. Wasn't easy I'm not going to lie found the last mins forever 🙈 but got it done but was prob like a snail

So here I am on week 7 feeling super proud. Wasn't easy I'm not going to lie fou...

Aliarm

•7 years ago

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Breathing tip on YouTube

Hi everybody, I was looking on YouTube over the weekend and came across the following breathing tip: In time with your running, breathe in through your nose...

Hi everybody, I was looking on YouTube over the weekend and came across the foll...

Koraline

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 completed but now gremlins have set in

I completed week 8 on Thursday and came back looking like an over ripe tomato. So off I go over the weekend to start week 9 and 5 minutes in I had an almighty...

I completed week 8 on Thursday and came back looking like an over ripe tomato. S...

thistleb

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Motivational push needed

Hi guys, I'm having a dreadful day at work. Moreover, I feel soo sleepy that I'm yawning all the time. (Yeap, I did have a very shoet walk outside to wake me...

Hi guys, I'm having a dreadful day at work. Moreover, I feel soo sleepy that I'm...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run for a month - but I did it!

I knew it was quite a while since I'd last run, and deliberately didn't check quite how long it was before I set out. But last night I was tired and fed up,...

I knew it was quite a while since I'd last run, and deliberately didn't check qu...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wow!!

Went on my second run today, loving the couch to 5k app!! If I stay on track, I'll be running 5k in no time! Never thought I would enjoy running!!!!!

Went on my second run today, loving the couch to 5k app!! If I stay on track, I'...

Rachel_

•7 years ago

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Disco run

Sunday nights are usually a sweaty, smiley mess as I go to Clubercise but it was cancelled this week so thought a run would be good instead As a new graduate...

Sunday nights are usually a sweaty, smiley mess as I go to Clubercise but it was...

RazzleDazzle100

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 done

When I'm out now I can't believe it's only been one week since 90seconds seemed like I was going to die,can't believe 90seconds is over in no time...can't...

When I'm out now I can't believe it's only been one week since 90seconds seemed ...

Mee07

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Cream crackered update ..beyond c25k week4

Well its been 4 weeks since graduation and ive been flying solo , consolitating my runs with 3x30 mpw . I have had the last week of as my leg muscles and...

Well its been 4 weeks since graduation and ive been flying solo , consolitating ...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

Achilles ouch! Help

Week one - done!

Not posted for a while

Week 6 doubts setting in....

Race 4 Life - My first 5k for 3 months

W1 first run done yay!

W2R1 completed :)

Week 6 - and still going 🏃‍♀️😊

Week 7 complete - 6 more sessions to do!

I did it! :-D

Newbie questions.

Pre-Week 2: early signs of shin splints ~ help

Atalanta

W2R1

W5r3 nailed it :-)

1st day ever

The excuses lady...no more!

Post C25K

Wk 4 Run 2 Pain Free

How long before it shows

Shin splints...

W7R1

Breathing tip on YouTube

Week 8 completed but now gremlins have set in

Motivational push needed

First run for a month - but I did it!

Wow!!

Disco run

Week 3 run 2 done

Cream crackered update ..beyond c25k week4

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