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Blisters!!!!!

So I stupidly went walking in new shoes and now have no heels.... Any tips?

Jak-P

•6 years ago

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Started - 5 weeks to 5k

Crikey!. Left it too late but I’m going for it!. 5 weeks until my 5k run for St Margaret’s Hospice, Taunton. I’m so unfit and just did my first run using the...

Crikey!. Left it too late but I’m going for it!. 5 weeks until my 5k run for St ...

Pjstarfish67

•6 years ago

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Whoop whoop!

W1R2 done! (Wouldn’t really describe it as a run though more of a slow plod!😆) I think it may have been a bit easier than my first run and I don’t feel...

W1R2 done! (Wouldn’t really describe it as a run though more of a slow plod!😆) ...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

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How do you go from week 3 to 4, it's a masssssive difference!!

There seems to be quite a jump from week 3 to 4!! Is there anybody from the Petersfield or Havant areas in Hampshire??

There seems to be quite a jump from week 3 to 4!! Is there anybody from the Pete...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Gym time!

Off to the gym today to do my W1R2 with my 12yr old daughter...I’m hoping she doesn’t show me up while I’m gasping for air on the treadmill! 🙈😂😂

Off to the gym today to do my W1R2 with my 12yr old daughter...I’m hoping she do...

jaime77

•6 years ago

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30 MINUTES!

I did it! I ran for 30 minutes!

NJA95

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K second run

Completed my 2nd run on Monday doing 15k on a static bike on 'rest' days feeling all the better for it although I have a small rub on my heal which concidering...

Completed my 2nd run on Monday doing 15k on a static bike on 'rest' days feeling...

PaulD1960

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Two questions

How do you actually measure your running distance? When you finish running after 20+ minutes do your knees feel really funny (temporarily)?

How do you actually measure your running distance? When you finish running after...

Juliapal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7 done

I’ve just done the final run in week 7. With previous weeks I’ve noticed improvements with each run and felt ready to move on. After the 3 x 25 minute runs I’m...

I’ve just done the final run in week 7. With previous weeks I’ve noticed improve...

Kim8er

•6 years ago

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W1R2 smashed!

Even roped the eldest into it! 🙌🏻😂👟🏃🏼‍♀️

jaime77

•6 years ago

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W1 R2

So just finished Week 1 run 2 and feeling worse than my first run! The self doubt is already beginning to kick in thinking how the hell I am going to run for...

So just finished Week 1 run 2 and feeling worse than my first run! The self doub...

Matt__

•6 years ago

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Wk2 run2

Omg 😮 my thighs are really achy. Was ok when I ran this morning 😊 but think I’ve relaxed too much today! Is this normal? 😊

Omg 😮 my thighs are really achy. Was ok when I ran this morning 😊 but think I’...

Charleynew

•6 years ago

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About to do my first Run

Hi Newbie here, decided that when I get home from work I'm going to do my first run. This is mainly to lose weight but also hoping some exercise will help with...

Hi Newbie here, decided that when I get home from work I'm going to do my first ...

Jeni1609

•6 years ago

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Soggy Boots

I had to hose my muddy trainers yesterday. So it’s a good job it’s freezing cold today so I can have the radiators on and try to get them dry for my first post...

I had to hose my muddy trainers yesterday. So it’s a good job it’s freezing cold...

ClarriePan

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

I have just completed week 6 run 1 and WOW I’m actually starting to enjoy running 🏃‍♀️😊 I never thought this would happen, totally surprised myself 😲...

I have just completed week 6 run 1 and WOW I’m actually starting to enjoy runnin...

Spacegirl-1

•6 years ago

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W8run 1.

Done it. After false start on Monday managed it today. Feel I might actually get there

Done it. After false start on Monday managed it today. Feel I might actually g...

Juleskam

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Nerves!

I’m due to do W1R2 after work but I’ve got butterflies and I’m feeling really nervous about it! Still aching from run 1! Need a boost please! 😕

I’m due to do W1R2 after work but I’ve got butterflies and I’m feeling really ne...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

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Shin pain, but only at start of run

Hi, Wondering if anyone else’s has had a similar problem to this and how they worked through it. First a bit of background, I’m on week 4 run 1. It’s not been...

Hi, Wondering if anyone else’s has had a similar problem to this and how they wo...

YoureDoingGreatPet

•6 years ago

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Graduate !! I did it wk9 run 3

So this morning I completed wk9 run 3. So proud of myself I can't believe 9 weeks ago I couldn't run at all. I didn't get to 5k I managed 4.2k so my next...

So this morning I completed wk9 run 3. So proud of myself I can't believe 9 week...

Maisiemoo73

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling Proud of myself

Gym again after work yesterday. Feeling determined and motivated. Rowing machne first - 3000mts completed, level 5, 18 mins !!! So chuffed with myself. Not...

Gym again after work yesterday. Feeling determined and motivated. Rowing machne ...

Funjac

•6 years ago

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First run

First run. Top drawer

ando1966

•6 years ago

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Success!!!🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️😀😀😀

Well I have just completed the C25k last night. I have never run any distance in my life and therefore at the grand age of 59 and overweight managed 5k in...

Well I have just completed the C25k last night. I have never run any distance in...

SeniorBaz

•6 years ago

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week2 run1 woohoo 🎉

I have just completed week2 run1. I was dreading it 😳and tried to put it off because it’s cold ❄️and wet 💦but my son said come on mum let’s go get it done...

I have just completed week2 run1. I was dreading it 😳and tried to put it off b...

Dannoodles

•6 years ago

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Help!

Just completed Week 2 Run 1 struggling less than I thought I would (woo!) but my knees are now agony! Any tips....?

Just completed Week 2 Run 1 struggling less than I thought I would (woo!) but my...

Hidden

•6 years ago

8 Replies

A bit about me!

Just your average guy who used to be fit as a fiddle back in my army days! But I let it all hang out, too much stress, poor eating, alcohol and no exercise has...

Just your average guy who used to be fit as a fiddle back in my army days! But I...

paddyh810

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 in the bag

Have to say i am pretty over the whole rain thing! It really distracts from my runners high :-( bring on the beautiful sunrises and blue sky! Despite the rain...

Have to say i am pretty over the whole rain thing! It really distracts from my r...

alisonx

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2 🏃‍♂️

Wowzers that was hard !! But I did it, albeit a bit slower I completed week2 run2. I think that I might have to repeat week 2 as I am finding it quite hard...

Wowzers that was hard !! But I did it, albeit a bit slower I completed week2 run...

Elizabeth74

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Loving this

W3r2 done. I am really enjoying it and can’t wait for the next one. Had my sister with me today visiting from Canada and good to have some company. Onto...

W3r2 done. I am really enjoying it and can’t wait for the next one. Had my sis...

gwrunner18

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Who knew 5 minutes was so long?!

So, week 4 started this morning. I can waste 5 minutes on all sorts of stuff which fly by...but it felt long on the second run!! Think Michael has his timings...

So, week 4 started this morning. I can waste 5 minutes on all sorts of stuff whi...

18Windmill

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gym time!

Off to the gym today to do my W1R2 with my 15yr old daughter...I’m hoping she doesn’t show me up while I’m gasping for air on the treadmill! 🙈😂😂

Off to the gym today to do my W1R2 with my 15yr old daughter...I’m hoping she do...

jaime77

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Blisters!!!!!

Started - 5 weeks to 5k

Whoop whoop!

How do you go from week 3 to 4, it's a masssssive difference!!

Gym time!

30 MINUTES!

C25K second run

Two questions

Wk7 done

W1R2 smashed!

W1 R2

Wk2 run2

About to do my first Run

Soggy Boots

Week 6 run 1

W8run 1.

Nerves!

Shin pain, but only at start of run

Graduate !! I did it wk9 run 3

Feeling Proud of myself

First run

Success!!!🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️😀😀😀

week2 run1 woohoo 🎉

Help!

A bit about me!

Week 5 Run 1 in the bag

Week 2 Run 2 🏃‍♂️

Loving this

Who knew 5 minutes was so long?!

Gym time!

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