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Some insight?

Hello. I’ve completed week 1 and I have to say it was hard. On run 1 I could barely make it to 30 seconds. I’ve decided to repeat wk 1 and did the first run...

Hello. I’ve completed week 1 and I have to say it was hard. On run 1 I could bar...

therunningma

•6 years ago

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WK5R3 repeat - DONE IT !!! Thank you!!

So last night l said l was going to repeat all of Wk 5 as l felt l had lost confidence since not managing wk5r3. I got some replies advising to just repeat...

So last night l said l was going to repeat all of Wk 5 as l felt l had lost conf...

wmw1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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And so it begins....!

I have a leg problem which means I can only do non impact activities, so running is out....until now. Just bought myself a cross trainer and just completed...

I have a leg problem which means I can only do non impact activities, so running...

Al569

•6 years ago

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W4R2...everything hurts

Struggled today by end of run knees and hips so sore and calves were screaming. I was running super slow not sure what else to do 😔

Struggled today by end of run knees and hips so sore and calves were screaming. ...

AliK0871

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3 - Completerd the first week - WOO HOO!

Well much to my own amazement I have just finished week one and am proud of myself. Was meant to have a running partner today but they cancelled at last...

Well much to my own amazement I have just finished week one and am proud of myse...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

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W1r1

Had my first run last night, didn't realise how un fit I am. But feeling good today off for a good walk soon :)

Had my first run last night, didn't realise how un fit I am. But feeling good to...

Jak-P

•6 years ago

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First Run

Well I knew I was unfit but didn’t realise how bad it had got! Managed to complete week 1 run 1! Here’s to being healthier!

Well I knew I was unfit but didn’t realise how bad it had got! Managed to comple...

DiabeetusRex

•6 years ago

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Just a quick question

I don’t own a foam roller but I need to use something on my legs as my muscles are very tight even after stretching. So my forum buddies any ideas on what else...

I don’t own a foam roller but I need to use something on my legs as my muscles a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

That’s week 1, run 2 in the bag and feeling good about it! I was dreading doing it but really glad I pushed myself out of bed to do this.

That’s week 1, run 2 in the bag and feeling good about it! I was dreading doing ...

CTag79

•6 years ago

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Little Bo Peep

Week 3 Run 2 - Stay Calm says Sarah Millican half way through the last 3 minute run!, Stay calm, I am literally Little Bo Peep who lost her sheep, its pea soup...

Week 3 Run 2 - Stay Calm says Sarah Millican half way through the last 3 minute ...

Jullaly

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK 8 run3 (practice!!! Lol)

The first run I haven't completed first time, but not too downhearted. I was going really well got to about 8 mins in, and was getting breathing and pace...

The first run I haven't completed first time, but not too downhearted. I was goi...

Cola65

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1

Well that’s W5R1 in the bag. I found that last 5 minutes a difficult one so I’m going to repeat the run. I got to 4:40 our of 5:00 for the last one and had to...

Well that’s W5R1 in the bag. I found that last 5 minutes a difficult one so I’m ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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New to jogging

Run two of week one and still living! Being a couple of years past the best displayed date, it was of concern. Will press on though and see if the body...

Run two of week one and still living! Being a couple of years past the best disp...

Bobthedog

•6 years ago

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So this happened!

After completing my first parkrun on Saturday in 34.12, I decided on a little bimble in the rain only planning on a couple of mile... over the moon when I got...

After completing my first parkrun on Saturday in 34.12, I decided on a little bi...

KattyG

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W6 R3

Completed first 25 min run yesterday. I can't believe I ran for this long for the first time at the age of 45. It was hard to keep going yesterday and I have...

Completed first 25 min run yesterday. I can't believe I ran for this long for th...

Buppy

•6 years ago

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Week three is complete!

After heavy rain overnight, it had stopped by 5.15- this morning was easier to drag myself out of bed and we were out of the door by 5.50. Three weeks in – the...

After heavy rain overnight, it had stopped by 5.15- this morning was easier to d...

bally187

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pain

When I ran a 5K in January , on my way home afterwards I had excruciating pain in one of my calves. I hadn't done cool down exercises. I am running this...

When I ran a 5K in January , on my way home afterwards I had excruciating pain i...

p1M2l3

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week1 run2

Had to drag myself out of bed to do it as I won't have any spare time the rest of the day. Very murky here and didn't see another soul which was weird/nice,...

Had to drag myself out of bed to do it as I won't have any spare time the rest ...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

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Paris Marathon 2018

Well, I am now a marathon finisher. I completed the Paris Marathon on Sunday and, as I am sure all finishers know, I feel incredibly proud of myself....

Well, I am now a marathon finisher. I completed the Paris Marathon on Sunday and...

Hidden

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Second time around

I gave up this programme last year mid way through; happy to say I’m back and determined and it’s almost warm outside so feeling more motivated. Finished week...

I gave up this programme last year mid way through; happy to say I’m back and de...

Bells411

•6 years ago

6 Replies

W8R2 - Lovely!

A run from home along the Regent Canal to Canary Wharf taking exactly 28 minutes. Useless as a commute though as were I on my way to work I'd be too sweaty to...

A run from home along the Regent Canal to Canary Wharf taking exactly 28 minutes...

msanni

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Mission Accomplished 🙌

Well I’ve only gone and done it! Completed the whole C25K programme with my final run last night and I can’t tell you just how accomplished I am feeling right...

Well I’ve only gone and done it! Completed the whole C25K programme with my fina...

Determined52

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting second run

Only starting my sec run of week one , and can truly say I am looking forward to it ...

Only starting my sec run of week one , and can truly say I am looking forward to...

Bobbymahon

•6 years ago

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Week 1 day 2

Don’t know if it is dread or excitement. I am sore from day 1 on Monday but here we go. Kids of at school and then strap up the dogs. They are still recovering...

Don’t know if it is dread or excitement. I am sore from day 1 on Monday but here...

AshlingMoffett44

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 run 2

Wow I just ran for 2 lots of 8 minutes and swear I felt better the longer into the run. Perhaps I can be a runner after all x

Wow I just ran for 2 lots of 8 minutes and swear I felt better the longer into t...

Northamptonla

•6 years ago

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Exploring the land (and still ahead of the zombies)

got home from work and, after a few minutes, thought I'd managed to break the tap in the kitchen sink as I couldn't run a sink for the dishes to soak while I...

got home from work and, after a few minutes, thought I'd managed to break the ta...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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New to the community - Hi

Hi- in need of a bit of inspiration! Starting to run to improve my mental wellbeing and get back into regular exercising.

Hi- in need of a bit of inspiration! Starting to run to improve my mental wellb...

Runningfree1

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Moving on to week 3...any tips?

I'm most definitely not a runner, but surprisingly I have been doing ok with week 1 and week 2 on here. With 90 seconds running on week 2, I feel I could go...

I'm most definitely not a runner, but surprisingly I have been doing ok with wee...

Itsmillie

•6 years ago

13 Replies

6am Alarm

I did it, I actually got up at 6am and went for a run!! I have just completed my week 1 run 2 and must say it’s already starting to feel easier. My stitch...

I did it, I actually got up at 6am and went for a run!! I have just completed my...

Lei1310

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Back to running.

I quit running 5 years ago because of injuries and age. Recently I had two surgeries which took away the age and injury issues almost. Now I'm wanting to get...

I quit running 5 years ago because of injuries and age. Recently I had two surge...

Pippi62

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Some insight?

WK5R3 repeat - DONE IT !!! Thank you!!

And so it begins....!

W4R2...everything hurts

W1R3 - Completerd the first week - WOO HOO!

W1r1

First Run

Just a quick question

Week 1 Run 2

Little Bo Peep

WK 8 run3 (practice!!! Lol)

W5R1

New to jogging

So this happened!

W6 R3

Week three is complete!

Pain

Week1 run2

Paris Marathon 2018

Second time around

W8R2 - Lovely!

Mission Accomplished 🙌

Starting second run

Week 1 day 2

Week 5 run 2

Exploring the land (and still ahead of the zombies)

New to the community - Hi

Moving on to week 3...any tips?

6am Alarm

Back to running.

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