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W1R2

Another one done. If anyone is interested my Instagram is where I document my journey. @mybrainmythoughts

Another one done. If anyone is interested my Instagram is where I document my j...

Luthor82

•5 years ago

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C25k as rehab- here we go again...

Hey 👋 It’s about a year since I started C25k. I was a non-runner, obese, with arthritis in my hip and ‘mourning’ (as my therapist put it) that I couldn’t even...

Hey 👋 It’s about a year since I started C25k. I was a non-runner, obese, with a...

Equi-geek

Graduate•5 years ago

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Re my knee pain question

Thanks so much for immediate responses everyone.....my first time on here. Trouble is there's so much help on here I end up reading far too many posts ha! It's...

Thanks so much for immediate responses everyone.....my first time on here. Troub...

Ricochet1

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

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I think I’m back

After far too long, I think the past week has finally seen the last of the dreaded Injury Couch for this round. 😊 Three different runs and no return of aches...

After far too long, I think the past week has finally seen the last of the dread...

Granspeed

Graduate•5 years ago

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Trying Yoga

Still not running after graduating about 6 weeks ago (still troubled with infected toes which are taking ages to heal) I’m seeing a podiatrist so everything is...

Still not running after graduating about 6 weeks ago (still troubled with infect...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 is looming 😱

After a couple of weeks off due to work commitments I’m back on week 5 and started it again this week, just done run 2 and that last 4 mins of the 2nd 8 min...

After a couple of weeks off due to work commitments I’m back on week 5 and start...

BrumGez121

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Shoutout!

Has anyone heard from @DiscoRunner lately? Feeling concerned.

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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Non-runner to C25K graduate!

I did wk9r3 today! What a sense of accomplishment for someone who didn’t run 3 months ago! Thank you to everyone who has given me tips and encouragement...

I did wk9r3 today! What a sense of accomplishment for someone who didn’t run 3 ...

Lornamills

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6r3 Still tricky

Well, I don’t know what’s going on, but the toxic ten seem to be becoming more toxic with each run. I’m well-hydrated, no alcohol, and pretty well-rested, and...

Well, I don’t know what’s going on, but the toxic ten seem to be becoming more t...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

31 Replies

How to tell if you’re on track for 5k in 30 minutes

Is there a way to work out if you’re on track for doing the 5k in 30 minutes by the end of the 9-week programme? I’ve downloaded Strava and already had...

Is there a way to work out if you’re on track for doing the 5k in 30 minutes by ...

Walk2Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Today my body told me to walk!

Today, after doing a few 'fast' runs this week my body told me to 'walk'... so I took my son, and my doggies and walked the full 5km route (the one I haven't...

Today, after doing a few 'fast' runs this week my body told me to 'walk'... so I...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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You know you're obsessed when...

... the first bit of packing you do for your hols looks like this! And I like to think of myself as a minimalist runner!

... the first bit of packing you do for your hols looks like this! And I like to...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

44 Replies

Confessions of a Parkrun Addict

As I am typing it is approximately 14 hours to the next parkrun. Normally on a Friday evening I bake 8 knotted rolls and move the bacon from freezer to fridge...

As I am typing it is approximately 14 hours to the next parkrun. Normally on a ...

TailChaser

Graduate•5 years ago

39 Replies

Another bonus!

Done week 1, Today woke up relaxed, less anxious, got to work and felt super confident. Spoke up in front of people which nor,ally makes me nervous and...

Done week 1, Today woke up relaxed, less anxious, got to work and felt super co...

getfit50

•5 years ago

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W5R3- Amazing!

Just back from W5R3 and I’m so pleased to have come this far! Just 5 weeks ago, 1 minute felt like such a slog. I can’t believe it’s possible to get to 20 in...

Just back from W5R3 and I’m so pleased to have come this far! Just 5 weeks ago, ...

FormerAthleteNowMum

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling proud

Feeling good after today's run, took me 2 weeks to finish W7 but did 4 runs as didn't feel quiet ready for W8 today. But I feel even if i can't achieve more...

Feeling good after today's run, took me 2 weeks to finish W7 but did 4 runs as d...

Ferret4

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Better late than never

I joined this forum yesterday and wish I'd done so weeks ago as there's so much support and encouragement here. I completed run 1 of week 9 yesterday and still...

I joined this forum yesterday and wish I'd done so weeks ago as there's so much ...

Cantstopmenow

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 complete 😜😜

Well I've just completed week 5 run3 and it was ok, I could have carried on . I ran 4.64 kilometres with a pace of 8.13 which is getting better every run, am...

Well I've just completed week 5 run3 and it was ok, I could have carried on . I ...

Strawbg1rl

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Run it baby one more time

Ok, after this morning's disastrous attempt at consolidation w2 r3 (w9 again), I am heading back to try again (I hardly ran this morning so I don't feel like...

Ok, after this morning's disastrous attempt at consolidation w2 r3 (w9 again), I...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Week 1 run 2

Turns out the sloth can shuffle and found it a tad easier than first run 🙂 I had two rest days in between and that was key as I felt physically ready to go...

Turns out the sloth can shuffle and found it a tad easier than first run 🙂 I ha...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’ve just ran W9R2 😉

I’ve not had the best day today I’ve been letting things get into my head I first went to the gym as it was heavy rain and tried my new trainers on the running...

I’ve not had the best day today I’ve been letting things get into my head I firs...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Rain!

So it’s raining ☔️ heavily but is that going to stop me going out and doing wk1 R2 hell no! At least it’ll be quiet 🤐 Off to the local Arboretum for a...

So it’s raining ☔️ heavily but is that going to stop me going out and doing wk1 ...

Cherry1962

•5 years ago

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W8R1... Light at the end of the tunnel😊

I did W8R1 this morning... Week 8... Good lord!!! 28 minutes run and I could've done more which is amazing! I'm still struggling a bit in the middle (8 to 18...

I did W8R1 this morning... Week 8... Good lord!!! 28 minutes run and I could've ...

Nanarunrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R3 Done!

Back in the gym and on the treadmill this morning for R3. It was still hard but nowhere near as difficult as R2 felt outside. I started with a real sense of...

Back in the gym and on the treadmill this morning for R3. It was still hard but...

philevans68

Graduate•5 years ago

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Postponed Graduation Run

Was supposed to graduate today but decided to delay run as have gone away to France for a few days. Too many hills here for a confident 30 minute run so will...

Was supposed to graduate today but decided to delay run as have gone away to Fra...

Redblackhorse

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

W6d3

Well wasn’t sure how this was to go.Had to delay my run a day my daughters wedding yesterday so I had an excuse 😂😂Went out in the rain after quite a lot of...

Well wasn’t sure how this was to go.Had to delay my run a day my daughters weddi...

Bluetortoise

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

New here - week 7

Hi! This is my second attempt at C25k, the first, about 7 years ago, I don't think I got further than week 2. I was a typical drinking/smoking twenty...

Hi! This is my second attempt at C25k, the first, about 7 years ago, I don't th...

NotoriousGRB

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Tag people

Okay, peeps. How do you tag people on here?

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Getting to week 1

Hi Have just started running at 58 with son (15). Found I couldn't do a minute (very overweight), so started with 6 x 50 (little) paces. Now at wk 3 of my...

Hi Have just started running at 58 with son (15). Found I couldn't do a minute (...

j-runs

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Almost there

Completed W9R2 today so only 1 more of the program to go yikes, never thought I would get this far so very pleased with myself. Anyway I am not fast and...

Completed W9R2 today so only 1 more of the program to go yikes, never thought I ...

Fleetwood1

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

W1R2

C25k as rehab- here we go again...

Re my knee pain question

I think I’m back

Trying Yoga

Week 5 Run 3 is looming 😱

Shoutout!

Non-runner to C25K graduate!

W6r3 Still tricky

How to tell if you’re on track for 5k in 30 minutes

Today my body told me to walk!

You know you're obsessed when...

Confessions of a Parkrun Addict

Another bonus!

W5R3- Amazing!

Feeling proud

Better late than never

Week 5 complete 😜😜

Run it baby one more time

Week 1 run 2

I’ve just ran W9R2 😉

Rain!

W8R1... Light at the end of the tunnel😊

W3R3 Done!

Postponed Graduation Run

W6d3

New here - week 7

Tag people

Getting to week 1

Almost there

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