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Park Run tourist 😀🐶🐾🏃🏻‍♀️👏!

Had a wonderful Park Run at Dalby Forest - what a great place! Decided to run with Squiggy and he was fantastic. His first event and he was fine with all the...

Had a wonderful Park Run at Dalby Forest - what a great place! Decided to run wi...

skysue16

Graduate•3 years ago

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Plantar fasciitis and running.

Hi all. I've been suffering from plantar fasciitis for number of years. In last few years it was under control. I've used shoes suitable for this condition...

Hi all. I've been suffering from plantar fasciitis for number of years. In last...

pe_stopa

•3 years ago

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Worried about starting C25K again

I almost completed C25K with one more run to do but then I was struck down by changing my technique because I thought I should and pulled a muscle around the...

I almost completed C25K with one more run to do but then I was struck down by ch...

Chisk

•3 years ago

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First Park Run!!!

Managed my first ever Park Run today! South Manchester and a lovely course in a park and all flat! 🙂🙂🙂 It was a bit disconcerting seeing so many runners at...

Managed my first ever Park Run today! South Manchester and a lovely course in a ...

Trecha10

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 8 revisited

Well that's week 8 done and dusted, only three more runs to regraduation. Nearly tripped over a badger in the woods this morning. It was running towards me...

Well that's week 8 done and dusted, only three more runs to regraduation. Nearl...

69upandrunning

Graduate•3 years ago

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What shoes do I need outside of running?

Evening everyone. How we all doing? I’ve got a bit of an odd question. I’m able to run up to 15k, prior to 2 weeks ago I was running in a pair of Nike Go’s...

Evening everyone. How we all doing? I’ve got a bit of an odd question. I’m abl...

ethreeguy

•3 years ago

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Battling against the winds most of the way!!

I put off running this morning as it was so windy here!!! My garden chairs had been blown all round my garden and a couple of plant pots had been blown over....

I put off running this morning as it was so windy here!!! My garden chairs had b...

limberlou

Graduate•3 years ago

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Park Run Tourist!

Tomorrow morning I am going to be a Park Run tourist! We are having a holiday in Yorkshire. So I looked up Park Run venues and there is one near where we are...

Tomorrow morning I am going to be a Park Run tourist! We are having a holiday in...

skysue16

Graduate•3 years ago

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W2r3

Yeah managed to finish it . I wasnt sure I could, my knees were starting to buckle and I thought cant run anymore then laura said now walk 5mins cool down phew...

Yeah managed to finish it . I wasnt sure I could, my knees were starting to buck...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 done 😊

Week 5 done and my calves were fine as I’m off work today I thought I’d update my old profile picture as it’s 3 years old now - the app won’t let me do it....

Week 5 done and my calves were fine as I’m off work today I thought I’d update ...

Crittermad

Graduate•3 years ago

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Calf painless after 5 minutes of running

Can anyone suggest what I am doing wrong with my running. Just completed week 6 on couch to 5K and the 25 minute run3 on run was a killer!! Have to admit my...

Can anyone suggest what I am doing wrong with my running. Just completed week 6...

Truckergirl

•3 years ago

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Back to running

Moved in December 2020 . Previously was a Couch to 5k graduate. Started again 10 weeks ago and last week graduated. Three times a week last run was 5k in...

Moved in December 2020 . Previously was a Couch to 5k graduate. Started again 1...

176139

Graduate•3 years ago

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Need some new running shoes.

Hello lovely people; I've been running C25K for over 12 months and have worn out my Sketchers running shoes nearly. Bought a pair of Salomon running shoes...

Hello lovely people; I've been running C25K for over 12 months and have worn ou...

AlfaRomeoSpider

•3 years ago

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Build speed and distance

Good morning This morning I ran my 3rd run of week 9 , I'm running quite slowly so it's not 5 km that I'm running yet. In fact, if I include my 5 minute warm...

Good morning This morning I ran my 3rd run of week 9 , I'm running quite slowly ...

Becat67

•3 years ago

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Back on it sort Of !

Hi folks, finally back to c25k, nearly. Back useing the app, but only walking and a few shuffling faster steps( wouldn't call it running) but pushing to...

Hi folks, finally back to c25k, nearly. Back useing the app, but only walking a...

Petem56

Graduate•3 years ago

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Question about electrolyte tablets

I take water with me for every run (usually they’re 5km) and add a SIS tablet. I was recommended them when I really struggled on a warm day with heavy legs....

I take water with me for every run (usually they’re 5km) and add a SIS tablet. ...

Chesterlove

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Just completed week 5, and I’m amazed that I just ran for20 minutes. Also a little bit proud of myself. Never thought I’d be able to do that- (even this...

Just completed week 5, and I’m amazed that I just ran for20 minutes. Also a litt...

SoosieSoo

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 3 done

Got out early before the rain and as you can see it’s rolling in Roll on week 4 💪👏👏👏👏

Got out early before the rain and as you can see it’s rolling in Roll on week 4...

Mck8

Graduate•3 years ago

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Keep your friends close

And your enemies closer. W7R3 completed with Icecreampolice this evening. I reckon I could still out-run him if I had to. Eg if there was only one ice-cream...

And your enemies closer. W7R3 completed with Icecreampolice this evening. I reck...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

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Time for a Parkrun?

So I graduated back in May and have continued to run 3-4 times a week since then. Most runs have been about 30 minutes with the occasional 5k when I feel...

So I graduated back in May and have continued to run 3-4 times a week since then...

Kitty08

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5R3 Nailed it!!

First time writing on here but thought I’d share my achievement today. Running 20 minutes today non stop felt amazing. I’m 61 years old, never run before...

First time writing on here but thought I’d share my achievement today. Running 2...

Saint2233

Graduate•3 years ago

11 Replies

Help with week 4!!

First time doing couch to 5k. On week 4, just completed 2nd run and really struggling. Cant seem do the 5 mins 😫 Dont think I can move on until I've managed...

First time doing couch to 5k. On week 4, just completed 2nd run and really strug...

Aed84

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Great news

Not only have I graduated just had a call with consultant after being ill from November 20 I ended up in hospital with a heart rate over 200 /114 and couldn’t...

Not only have I graduated just had a call with consultant after being ill from N...

Beginnings

Graduate•3 years ago

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Loving week 4! What?! Yes 🤗

Week 4 run 2 done. Wohoo The excitement I have for being able to do blocks of 5mins consistently is realy an achievement for me. I go slow..well slow and I'm...

Week 4 run 2 done. Wohoo The excitement I have for being able to do blocks of 5m...

Cazrun

•3 years ago

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Crazy little frog!!

W2R2 complete! But! I never thought in a million years would I be running with that annoying little frog in my ears!! 😂😂 if no one knows what the crazy frog...

W2R2 complete! But! I never thought in a million years would I be running with t...

feelingoldish

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Sore ankle

Fear I overdid the adventure a bit on Monday with my cross country extravaganza as my ankle has been a bit painful since so I've been walking but not running....

Fear I overdid the adventure a bit on Monday with my cross country extravaganza ...

CressidaB

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5R3 Done and really happy

Out early for my run. The weather was kind today , lovely and cool compared to the last couple of weeks. I have to say when Laura told me to run a shot of...

Out early for my run. The weather was kind today , lovely and cool compared to t...

Mrsrun

Graduate•3 years ago

11 Replies

Toe nail problems

Hi all! Hope everyone is keeping well! I have a query regarding toe nails. Since I started running last year I have developed problems with my toe nails. I...

Hi all! Hope everyone is keeping well! I have a query regarding toe nails. Sinc...

BoobzMcGee

Graduate•3 years ago

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W2R1 done on Monday 😁

🎉🎉🎉It was a good run! 90sec felt comfortable and 2 min felt much shorter 🤔😂. Running in the rain? Let's see... second run of the week here I come...

🎉🎉🎉It was a good run! 90sec felt comfortable and 2 min felt much shorter 🤔😂...

pe_stopa

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Is my pace really slow?

Sorry me again! I know this might be a stupid question but I feel I’m running really slow. I’m struggling to understand the pace part on my stats, does that...

Sorry me again! I know this might be a stupid question but I feel I’m running re...

Karis28

Graduate•3 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2021

Park Run tourist 😀🐶🐾🏃🏻‍♀️👏!

Plantar fasciitis and running.

Worried about starting C25K again

First Park Run!!!

Week 8 revisited

What shoes do I need outside of running?

Battling against the winds most of the way!!

Park Run Tourist!

W2r3

Week 5 done 😊

Calf painless after 5 minutes of running

Back to running

Need some new running shoes.

Build speed and distance

Back on it sort Of !

Question about electrolyte tablets

Week 5 Run 3

Week 3 done

Keep your friends close

Time for a Parkrun?

W5R3 Nailed it!!

Help with week 4!!

Great news

Loving week 4! What?! Yes 🤗

Crazy little frog!!

Sore ankle

W5R3 Done and really happy

Toe nail problems

W2R1 done on Monday 😁

Is my pace really slow?

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