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Beautiful morning for a run

On holiday in Cornwall and had to keep stopping to take photos! Not looking at distance or speed just trying to keep up the habit.

On holiday in Cornwall and had to keep stopping to take photos! Not looking at d...

Astonechat

Graduate•5 years ago

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Have a Baker’s cyst behind my knee - can I keep running?

Hi, I started to run in Spring after years of thinking it was not possible due to my previous knee ops for cartilage repair. Bought good trainers, wear basic...

Hi, I started to run in Spring after years of thinking it was not possible due t...

Runaway28

•5 years ago

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Should I say I am on the injury couch???

Ok it is not strictly injured as per se. This week I only have managed to run once. The reason is my scar on my left calf is hurting like hell, only been...

Ok it is not strictly injured as per se. This week I only have managed to run on...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Smashed it. Seriously though, the first 12 minutes was hard but then i started to settle and once I was at the half way marker I knew I could successfully...

Smashed it. Seriously though, the first 12 minutes was hard but then i started t...

calcon

Graduate•5 years ago

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First post holiday run

I arrived home around 4:30am on Thursday morning, woke up at 6am because that's when my body said it was time to wake up (it's not a water works problem, just...

I arrived home around 4:30am on Thursday morning, woke up at 6am because that's ...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3

When I completed this programme 3 years ago all my runs were early in the morning. This time around my runs have been in the evening when I get home from work....

When I completed this programme 3 years ago all my runs were early in the mornin...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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What’s on your playlist?

Hey all! Just finished week 2. Rocking on to the 80s rock anthems of my youth today which was marvellous! Eye of the Tiger, Final Countdown, Ghostbusters (!)...

Hey all! Just finished week 2. Rocking on to the 80s rock anthems of my youth to...

MummyTum

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6 R3. 😁😁😁

Well that wasn’t as bad as I was expecting just managed the 25 minutes and really enjoyed it. It’s so quiet early in the morning I just love it. Have a fab...

Well that wasn’t as bad as I was expecting just managed the 25 minutes and reall...

Twinkle9

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25K+

How often should I run with these 3 podcasts? Should I use all of these continuously for 3 to 10 weeks?

How often should I run with these 3 podcasts? Should I use all of these continu...

Dimi3is

Graduate•5 years ago

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From Viz....

Come on, who here’s done this 😉

K8nno

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lost a week

I’ve been awful and haven’t managed my run this week. I’m on week two. Lots of chronic pain from work stress so just haven’t managed it. I need motivation!!!...

I’ve been awful and haven’t managed my run this week. I’m on week two. Lots of ...

George24

•5 years ago

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First time running

Just join the group hope to start in the morning for the first time. A bit nerves because I'm big and everything is gonna go up and down.lol

Just join the group hope to start in the morning for the first time. A bit nerve...

Kia12

•5 years ago

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Here goes......popping my ParkRun cherry 🍒

First park run in the morning. Weather not great but enthusiasm and nerves high!! Whittlin to myself... will I finish...please I don’t want to be...

First park run in the morning. Weather not great but enthusiasm and nerves high!...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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New Booits

Bought some running trainers after work today and took them straight out for a run in the rain. Absolutely loved it today. Week 2 done. Start Week 3 Sunday....

Bought some running trainers after work today and took them straight out for a r...

NearlyMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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10 mile

I can run 10 miles fairly easy do you think if I run 10mile for a few weeks do you think it will be good enough training for the half marathon in October I...

I can run 10 miles fairly easy do you think if I run 10mile for a few weeks do y...

paul1960

Graduate•5 years ago

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It won’t be raining tomorrow.

Looking forward to running tomorrow, but realised I need to think of what to wear, when the weather comes in. Park run 4, bring it on.

Looking forward to running tomorrow, but realised I need to think of what to wea...

Rogie55

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2:1

So elated to have this first one under my belt. I finished week one last week but woke to woe-man flu the next day. Rested this week & went out an hour ago not...

So elated to have this first one under my belt. I finished week one last week bu...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

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Week 8

Week 8 run 1 completed this morning. I was a bit nervous about running out of steam, so slowed it down a bit. This added a minute to my speed. 12’ 22” pm to...

Week 8 run 1 completed this morning. I was a bit nervous about running out of st...

Birker

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Couch to 3.5 k

Just about to start week 9 run 1 and it strikes me that I will be at 3.75 K at the very most! So if I’ve completed my 9 weeks but too slow to run 5 k.. do I...

Just about to start week 9 run 1 and it strikes me that I will be at 3.75 K at t...

Sunny1959

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wow what a difference. ? down to different running shoes

So the whole way through this programme I have had the tightest calves from 30 secs of running right until the end of the 30 mins, only easing when I stop...

So the whole way through this programme I have had the tightest calves from 30 s...

Cath400

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R3

That’s the first week complete. Not too bad, legs deff recovered quicker as the week went on. Now for 2 days rest before week 2 on Monday.

That’s the first week complete. Not too bad, legs deff recovered quicker as the ...

-Steve-

Graduate•5 years ago

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8 minute run 😱

So week 5 run 2 is done. Still surprised I did it lord knows where it has come from 😂 I’m scared about Sunday (next run) and if I can do it. Still battling an...

So week 5 run 2 is done. Still surprised I did it lord knows where it has come f...

Emolie

•5 years ago

11 Replies

W7r3 In the bag

I’m just back from my third and final run of week 7 and I feel amazing. This has been my best run by far. I went into W6 with new footwear and also added in...

I’m just back from my third and final run of week 7 and I feel amazing. This has...

Adsum

Graduate•5 years ago

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...finally coming out of lurking...

I've been lurking on this forum since I started the C25K just over 5 weeks ago, and I must say, it's all been a huge inspiration. I'm nearly 40 years old,...

I've been lurking on this forum since I started the C25K just over 5 weeks ago, ...

mog7

Graduate•5 years ago

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A New Start!

Last year at the age of 59, I felt fitter than I had for a long time and had lost over two stone in weight. I had embarked on Couch to 5K and run two Park Runs...

Last year at the age of 59, I felt fitter than I had for a long time and had los...

LizzyWykes

•5 years ago

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Week 1 ✅

Just finished last run of week 1. Chuffed as before I really nailed the ‘couch’ part. Slightly frustrated that Sarah said the same things on each run. Is this...

Just finished last run of week 1. Chuffed as before I really nailed the ‘couch’ ...

Lenny30

•5 years ago

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Week 1 done :)

Well I did it and I feel great. This mornings run was in the rain but I didn’t care, I went at a steady pace and managed to complete all my runs and still...

Well I did it and I feel great. This mornings run was in the rain but I didn’t ...

tiggs1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 Runs 1 & 2

Runs 1 & 2 completed! The weather was good and the tail wind helped on the last 5 minutes up the hill! The photo is at a crossroads...and the question at this...

Runs 1 & 2 completed! The weather was good and the tail wind helped on the last ...

AliHC

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Treadmill

Hi all this may seem like a silly question but I am a complete beginner. I have just completed wk1 (yay). My first day was tough, second day I did on the...

Hi all this may seem like a silly question but I am a complete beginner. I have ...

Adavies_

•5 years ago

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wk6 run 1...HELP

Why did I find this run harder than the last of week 5???? I am not looking forward to the next one like I used to! ☹️

Why did I find this run harder than the last of week 5???? I am not looking forw...

Kc_85

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

Beautiful morning for a run

Have a Baker’s cyst behind my knee - can I keep running?

Should I say I am on the injury couch???

Week 6 Run 3

First post holiday run

Week 2 Run 3

What’s on your playlist?

W6 R3. 😁😁😁

C25K+

From Viz....

Lost a week

First time running

Here goes......popping my ParkRun cherry 🍒

New Booits

10 mile

It won’t be raining tomorrow.

W2:1

Week 8

Couch to 3.5 k

Wow what a difference. ? down to different running shoes

W1R3

8 minute run 😱

W7r3 In the bag

...finally coming out of lurking...

A New Start!

Week 1 ✅

Week 1 done :)

Week 7 Runs 1 & 2

Treadmill

wk6 run 1...HELP

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