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W4R3 - Best run so far

So I had one of those runs today where everything just somehow falls into place. Well, almost, a few people got in my way but they were more of an irritation...

So I had one of those runs today where everything just somehow falls into place....

Preserved_Moose

•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 Calf seizing up

After advice my right calf keeps seizing up as if cramp and not sure why? Is it not enough fluids? Too fast ? Carried on and finished it’s been a bit like this...

After advice my right calf keeps seizing up as if cramp and not sure why? Is it ...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Help - long enough to prep for a 10km?!

I’m currently on Wk4R2, and seriously considering booking into a 10km run on 7th April (I dont intend to break any records 🙈!). In reality I’m taking things...

I’m currently on Wk4R2, and seriously considering booking into a 10km run on 7th...

Chester01

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hurt feet

Any recommendations for sore feet after run especially the back of foot

Chapman25

•5 years ago

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W5 R1

So I finished week 5 run 1 today and I just looked at run 2 and I am scared!!! It’s the first week that it changes the routine mid week... any advise would be...

So I finished week 5 run 1 today and I just looked at run 2 and I am scared!!! I...

Tarafagan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Too icy still

I haven’t been able to run since Thursday as we had a lot of snow that then became horrible compacted ice. I left work at 3:30 today, in lovely sunny Merthyr...

I haven’t been able to run since Thursday as we had a lot of snow that then beca...

E27M14

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W4R1

Well, really can't believe that just happened. I ran for 5 minutes - twice! I don't look ahead at the program, so never know what challenge the coming week is...

Well, really can't believe that just happened. I ran for 5 minutes - twice! I do...

SingerSarah

•5 years ago

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Wk1r1 Completed... Yuppie

So I had my first run today, it was super fun, Monday is the most unlikely day to run in my environs for some reason people believe Monday is too much of a...

So I had my first run today, it was super fun, Monday is the most unlikely day t...

Ebony_Gold

•5 years ago

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W8R1: Ice 1- me 0

Tried to run got as far as 1km, slipped a few times decided not to risk it and ran back home. Will pick up tomorrow fingers crossed 🤞🏽. I wish my local gym...

Tried to run got as far as 1km, slipped a few times decided not to risk it and r...

MissLBD

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2 all done, onward to W3

Decided to buy some proper trainers after W2R2 in the local running shop sale. Great! Then it snowed and froze and snowed some more! Not so great. Managed to...

Decided to buy some proper trainers after W2R2 in the local running shop sale. G...

Geordiehousewife

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

In the Bag! Week 4!!

A little behind schedule now due to the weather, but W4R3! done and dusted this afternoon! It was hard but U did post a PB which I thought I had done on Run 2,...

A little behind schedule now due to the weather, but W4R3! done and dusted this ...

Chris141

Graduate•5 years ago

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The joy of running

Today I have seen several ask when running becomes enjoyable well for some time now I have to say my runs are. Saturday I went out to try out a new route...

Today I have seen several ask when running becomes enjoyable well for some ti...

rolysmate

Graduate•5 years ago

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Addiction

ANYONE ELSE ADDICTED TO RUNNING NOW? (Week8). That BUZZ of ache pain and sweat and knowing you’ve just ran for that long for that many miles is just amazing

ANYONE ELSE ADDICTED TO RUNNING NOW? (Week8). That BUZZ of ache pain and sweat a...

Absrhia

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R2

Week 5 Run 2 completed and it went ok steady pace all the way through and no real issues role on R3

Week 5 Run 2 completed and it went ok steady pace all the way through and no rea...

Astroblue

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W3

So tonight was my first re-attempt at W3R1 as I failed the full week miserably last week due to running too fast. I slowed it right down and didnt stop once!...

So tonight was my first re-attempt at W3R1 as I failed the full week miserably l...

SD2019

•5 years ago

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Post snow run

At last I was able to get out tonight and run without the fear of breaking my neck. The snow forced me into a 4 day break but actually hasn't impacted on my...

At last I was able to get out tonight and run without the fear of breaking my ne...

Madgey

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 here I come

Finished week 5 today and loving it. I do find running outside easier then the treadmill but I've been wet twice today already so treadmill it was.

Finished week 5 today and loving it. I do find running outside easier then the t...

Val1965

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Coming back after 2-3 week break, thoughts...?

I’ve had a week off so far due to back pain, and now have come down with an asthma related chest infection. I had just done the first run of week 6 prior to...

I’ve had a week off so far due to back pain, and now have come down with an asth...

Roz25k

•5 years ago

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W6R1 postponed...

...since I could not resist the temptation and went XC skiing instead.

Gryllotalpa

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 beckons....

On the cusp of W9 😳😳😳 Couple of things I learned today: 1) best to run in the morning, and not past the local restaurant just as the carvery is weaving a...

On the cusp of W9 😳😳😳 Couple of things I learned today: 1) best to run in the...

SalukiX

•5 years ago

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W8R3

Well i sort of did this runtoday it was very hard ! Had a bit of a walk in middle . Shall i repeat it or move to W9 ?

Well i sort of did this runtoday it was very hard ! Had a bit of a walk in midd...

51firstrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5r3

Boom. Longest run of my lift (post school) in the bag. Can't say it was easy and wouldn't get a prize for speed but did it and feeling chuffed. 😊

Boom. Longest run of my lift (post school) in the bag. Can't say it was easy and...

PJRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Week 6 Couch 2 5k

Going into week 6 couch to 5k. Last week last run of 20 minutes got quite tough. Good to see week 6 mixes it up again

Going into week 6 couch to 5k. Last week last run of 20 minutes got quite toug...

CuddlyBear1

•5 years ago

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Pushing on from 5k

I've just completed Wk 8 of C25K, I've managed now to run 4k several times, and 5k twice. I've got Wk 9 and beyond to consolidate all this which is good. I'm...

I've just completed Wk 8 of C25K, I've managed now to run 4k several times, and ...

Joster

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 boshed!

Well I started this week with great trepidation feeling panicked about a whole 90 seconds of jogging non stop BUT it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be! In...

Well I started this week with great trepidation feeling panicked about a whole 9...

MaresV

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Help please...Not sure ...

I really struggled on Saturday with Wk8R2 after 7 days of no runs due to the snow. I had to walk 1min in the middle. So, today I decided to go and repeat...

I really struggled on Saturday with Wk8R2 after 7 days of no runs due to the sno...

littlemac24

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week one complete 😁

I finished my first week today and in the rain. Im feeling pretty good 🙂

EmzH

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Hurrah! I ran 5k

So I ran 5k around The Serpentine in Hyde Park last Saturday. Felt super chuffed with myself😊Been away for 10 days working and no time to run. Back home and...

So I ran 5k around The Serpentine in Hyde Park last Saturday. Felt super chuffed...

Blondebeginner

•5 years ago

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Complete 😍

Finally finished 🎉 it’s taken me about 3 months to finish but I’ve finished 😍 and this is my 3rd time starting and finally finishing C25K 😁 I’ve learned a...

Finally finished 🎉 it’s taken me about 3 months to finish but I’ve finished 😍 ...

Mansbird

Graduate•5 years ago

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Freedom run

As Park Run was cancelled on Saturday morning, I decided to do a 'freedom run' on Sunday afternoon - that's a run round the Park Run track but outside of the...

As Park Run was cancelled on Saturday morning, I decided to do a 'freedom run' o...

Amerynthe

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

W4R3 - Best run so far

Week 5 Run 1 Calf seizing up

Help - long enough to prep for a 10km?!

Hurt feet

W5 R1

Too icy still

W4R1

Wk1r1 Completed... Yuppie

W8R1: Ice 1- me 0

W2 all done, onward to W3

In the Bag! Week 4!!

The joy of running

Addiction

W5R2

W3

Post snow run

Week 6 here I come

Coming back after 2-3 week break, thoughts...?

W6R1 postponed...

Week 9 beckons....

W8R3

W5r3

Week 6 Couch 2 5k

Pushing on from 5k

Week 2 run 1 boshed!

Help please...Not sure ...

Week one complete 😁

Hurrah! I ran 5k

Complete 😍

Freedom run

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