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Rubbish run

Been doing so well since my graduation but tonight had to stop at 20 mins just so over hot , should I give it a days rest or re run tomorrow

Been doing so well since my graduation but tonight had to stop at 20 mins just s...

Jennysheldon

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 done

So I have finished week one and it was so much harder today than the first 2 runs. I did it at a new location today and with my niece it certainly kicked my...

So I have finished week one and it was so much harder today than the first 2 run...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

After a few days back home with poorly Dad and struggling Mum, I was looking forward to this run. Jo kindly agreed to work this evening and she saw me through...

After a few days back home with poorly Dad and struggling Mum, I was looking for...

Lindsey-joy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Little achievement

So just starting week 3 and am Totally surprised that I managed two 3min runs, considering that only 2weeks ago 60 sec running did me in 😀, so proud of myself

So just starting week 3 and am Totally surprised that I managed two 3min runs, c...

Silvester1970

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Painful foot

Hi I am on week 4 of couch to 5k and this week I have developed pain in the balls of my feet- my trainers are old so guessing they may not be helping? Any...

Hi I am on week 4 of couch to 5k and this week I have developed pain in the ball...

RunningEDnurse

•5 years ago

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First week done

Wk 1 completed and can’t believe how much I have learnt already. I am just hoping can keep the momentum up and not get sidetracked

Wk 1 completed and can’t believe how much I have learnt already. I am just hopin...

Newbielou

•5 years ago

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3rd run after finishing C25K

Well today i was jumping at the bit to get out and regain my confidence after my last run, its hotter now but i couldnt wait till dusk so i went out in 29...

Well today i was jumping at the bit to get out and regain my confidence after my...

smeeagain

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cycle shorts??

Not sure if this is the right place to post but I will ask anyway. I’m trying to cycle in between run. It’s a little sore on the old butt. I didn’t realise my...

Not sure if this is the right place to post but I will ask anyway. I’m trying t...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W8R2 ✅ Oh so emotional now...

Absolutely nailed this run today, found energy out of nowhere at the end and did a sprint! Bring on W9... I AM READY!!! I was really emotional today when the...

Absolutely nailed this run today, found energy out of nowhere at the end and did...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

32 Replies

Frustrated

Just completed Wk 9 run 2 and I ache all over the place 😫 I did the first run this week as part of a park run - I ran for 30 minutes (4km) and then walked and...

Just completed Wk 9 run 2 and I ache all over the place 😫 I did the first run t...

Dak0ta

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Oh no where did you go

W8r3 in the bag. Not without a few problems. I lost Michael Johnson!! During the warm up the app crashed and when I tried to keep going it said I couldn't load...

W8r3 in the bag. Not without a few problems. I lost Michael Johnson!! During the...

Stevieplink

Graduate•5 years ago

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Dreadmill or Incredimill

I’ve just had a few days back in the UK but am now back in Doha again. I have to apologise because I slacked off, and didn’t get a single run in during the...

I’ve just had a few days back in the UK but am now back in Doha again. I have to...

AlasdairW

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Can I do the program a treadmill?

Hi my app is downloaded and I’m ready to start tomorrow, can I do the full programme on a treadmill? Or is it advisable to go out on the streets? Thanks

Hi my app is downloaded and I’m ready to start tomorrow, can I do the full progr...

Hmf288

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Week 7 run 3 done.

Well I have completed week 7. I realised that my journey has consisted of avoiding inclines and grass. If I continue that way then I will never manage my local...

Well I have completed week 7. I realised that my journey has consisted of avoidi...

Twinkle_toes1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

AlMorr - you were right. I found this a little tough although I was running against the Norfolk Coast wind 💨. I did it though and thought the last run was the...

AlMorr - you were right. I found this a little tough although I was running agai...

suebuzz

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

I need to run

So I’ve had my 2 grandsons here with me since Friday still here with me they will be going home shortly and I can’t wait to get out for a run. I’ve been so...

So I’ve had my 2 grandsons here with me since Friday still here with me they wil...

Clarebear73

Graduate•5 years ago

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wk8 r1 - hard going

Did this run this morning but found it very hard. It felt very long to me and I almost stopped at one point. I run slowly anyway but couldn’t overtake some...

Did this run this morning but found it very hard. It felt very long to me and I ...

Astonechat

Graduate•5 years ago

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Start of 2nd week of consolidation runs

Only did a 10 minute run today because I don't want to aggravate my top thigh muscle too much. My plan is to do 2 more 10 minute runs this week, then 3 20...

Only did a 10 minute run today because I don't want to aggravate my top thigh mu...

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Motivation to start!

Hi all, So I downloaded the c25k app, dusted off my running gear, got the playlist sorted ... and here I am 2 weeks later and still not put a single foot in...

Hi all, So I downloaded the c25k app, dusted off my running gear, got the playli...

aillsley

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Run 19 following graduation

Yesterday I got out to run for the first time since Tuesday and managed a three miles run on what was very warm conditions. Distance and time was a little down...

Yesterday I got out to run for the first time since Tuesday and managed a three ...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

Back on Track...

Just a wee note to say thanks to all those who posted support over the last couple of weeks. Did W9R1 today and Feeling Great. I even managed to increase...

Just a wee note to say thanks to all those who posted support over the last coup...

WatcherF

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Ive finally reached my goal!

I completed the course on Sunday and am delighted to have gone the length. But Im also feeling a little jaded and the last 2 runs were a real struggle. Inow...

I completed the course on Sunday and am delighted to have gone the length. But ...

ruthrose

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8 in progress and new shoes

Plodding on through week 8, another run done today after a quiet couple of weeks. Managed to get a gait analysis done this week, and hence new shoes. After a...

Plodding on through week 8, another run done today after a quiet couple of weeks...

Markco93

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

2nd run done ✅

As someone who can never get motivated to move much got up early today and completed run 2 weeks 1! Took my dog along both times and now she is my motivation...

As someone who can never get motivated to move much got up early today and compl...

Stuttz70

•5 years ago

3 Replies

DW gait analysis and Aftershokz.

Hi. Has anyone had a gait analysis done at DWSports? Are they any good? Also if anyone wears Aftershokz headphones are they okay for listening to podcasts...

Hi. Has anyone had a gait analysis done at DWSports? Are they any good? Also ...

danis

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

I made it!

Just got home, I have now got my graduate trophy.... cant quite believe I've completed it, I'm usually really rubbish at things like this, i start off with...

Just got home, I have now got my graduate trophy.... cant quite believe I've com...

Trying83

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

That moment...

When you discover you've just run a sub 45 minute 6k... Saturday's Parkrun hiccup seems to have had no lasting I'll effects...

When you discover you've just run a sub 45 minute 6k... Saturday's Parkrun hiccu...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Motivation

3 weeks post graduation and I’ve kept up my 3x 30 minutes each week. But I was struggling to get out of the door this morning. Then I saw this picture and...

3 weeks post graduation and I’ve kept up my 3x 30 minutes each week. But I was ...

Rosiepug

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5r1 - a difficult start

I was well-hydrated, and with a fab running buddy, but my legs felt heavy, and the first five minutes was hard work. However, things started to improve,...

I was well-hydrated, and with a fab running buddy, but my legs felt heavy, and t...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Consolidation back on track 😁

Not only is C25K an amazing programme, this forum truly is magic. Thank you for being there virtual running buddies. I was off track last week, had a post...

Not only is C25K an amazing programme, this forum truly is magic. Thank you for ...

Jerichomile

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

Rubbish run

Week 1 done

Week 6 Run 2

Little achievement

Painful foot

First week done

3rd run after finishing C25K

Cycle shorts??

W8R2 ✅ Oh so emotional now...

Frustrated

Oh no where did you go

Dreadmill or Incredimill

Can I do the program a treadmill?

Week 7 run 3 done.

Week 6 run 1

I need to run

wk8 r1 - hard going

Start of 2nd week of consolidation runs

Motivation to start!

Run 19 following graduation

Back on Track...

Ive finally reached my goal!

W8 in progress and new shoes

2nd run done ✅

DW gait analysis and Aftershokz.

I made it!

That moment...

Motivation

W5r1 - a difficult start

Consolidation back on track 😁

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