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W4r1

Puffing like an old steam train but I did it, now feeling proud of myself. Time to go into the gym and do a steady workout. Looking forward to r2

Puffing like an old steam train but I did it, now feeling proud of myself. Time ...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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App For Beyond C25K

I found this app called Couch to 5K & 10K by App Symphony on the Google Play store, whose C25K component mirrors that of the NHS. The voice guidance is very...

I found this app called Couch to 5K & 10K by App Symphony on the Google Play sto...

BigLebowski

Graduate•3 years ago

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Determined to get back into running

So I got into running 9 years or so ago had basically a 7 year break renovating a house I'm no spring chicken now (51) and lockdown has gathered way more...

So I got into running 9 years or so ago had basically a 7 year break renovating ...

kangel1970

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week6 Run3 up next

So I pulled up on this last time, calf cramp/strain. Took some time off and then re ran week 5 - and now just reran week6 1 and 2. Only difference was adding...

So I pulled up on this last time, calf cramp/strain. Took some time off and then...

Gabbsie

•3 years ago

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W6 complete!! And I’m not dead!! 🥳😂

For someone who always swore the only time I would run was if something with big pointy teeth was chasing me, I’m not doing too bad! I was managing to stick to...

For someone who always swore the only time I would run was if something with big...

Strider1998

•3 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3, 25 mins

I have Week 6 run 3 : 25 mins coming on Tues (10Aug), need guidance on how to prepare for it. It feels like I am not prepared and wont be able to complete. My...

I have Week 6 run 3 : 25 mins coming on Tues (10Aug), need guidance on how to pr...

itsharsh

•3 years ago

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Which side of the road do YOU run on? Controversial opinion? Need your reasoning and comments! 😩😭

So, I run with the traffic (I.e. on the same direction as the traffic and always on the left, like a car!). I run with my dog, Honey, on country roads which...

So, I run with the traffic (I.e. on the same direction as the traffic and always...

Runningwithhoney

Graduate•3 years ago

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W8R1 ✅

W8R1 completed, with Icecreampolice hot on my heels. Despite the fact he kept up with me, he’s not allowed ice-cream for 2 DAYS because he told the captain’s...

W8R1 completed, with Icecreampolice hot on my heels. Despite the fact he kept up...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

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W6R1 Rather Than Repeating W5

W6R1 was a surprisingly decent run largely due to mistakenly expecting to conclude with a fourth running segment of 8 minutes following the first 5-3-8-3-5...

W6R1 was a surprisingly decent run largely due to mistakenly expecting to conclu...

BigLebowski

Graduate•3 years ago

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Park run - yesterday in the torrential rain

Well I did it. I turned up in the torrential rain yesterday for my first ever park run. I have to say I made some really rookie mistakes such as not having...

Well I did it. I turned up in the torrential rain yesterday for my first ever pa...

Penguingirl1

Graduate•3 years ago

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First Park Run - Nervous Like A School Sports day! 😀

I completed my first Park Run on 31st July. I was feeling a bit apprehensive as didn't know what to expect and didn't know anyone (as new to the area). It took...

I completed my first Park Run on 31st July. I was feeling a bit apprehensive as ...

Rayblade900

•3 years ago

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W7R1 Not the best but did it !

In my work life I have had two very psychically demanding days and last night was a very bad night's sleep , so when I woke at six I was almost talking myself...

In my work life I have had two very psychically demanding days and last night wa...

Mrsrun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week9 run3 - DONE I've graduated!!

I've done it! I feel very proud of myself. I was grinning from ear to ear as I finished and it was a good run. I would never have believed I could do this....

I've done it! I feel very proud of myself. I was grinning from ear to ear as I...

CressidaB

Graduate•3 years ago

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Park Run

Did my 3rd Park Run yesterday… loved it!! Love the fact I can jog all the way… I’m not fast- 36 mins… but I get round!! Fantastic support from everyone & I...

Did my 3rd Park Run yesterday… loved it!! Love the fact I can jog all the way… I...

Scw787

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk3 R1 done

After few days of rest due to my plantar fasciitis I was back. Very nice run. I just simply enjoyed it! 😂😍🏃‍♀️

After few days of rest due to my plantar fasciitis I was back. Very nice run. I...

pe_stopa

•3 years ago

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Chester or wirral running buddy?

Is anyone in Chester or wirral who would like to buddy up to do this? I just joined but raining today! Be good to do with someone else?

Is anyone in Chester or wirral who would like to buddy up to do this? I just joi...

Firsttimerun1

•3 years ago

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Who runs with Meniere's disease?

Just curious - I know at least one person here suffers - anyone else?

Curlygurly2

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

A bit of a killer run this morning. Still suffering with my calfs but ran 25 mins. Getting there but the pace is slow. One thing doing it in the morning does...

A bit of a killer run this morning. Still suffering with my calfs but ran 25 min...

Truckergirl

•3 years ago

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Week 5

Completed week 5!!! Proud of myself, It was slow but not bad for a 58 year old fat man in 96 degree Texas heat

Completed week 5!!! Proud of myself, It was slow but not bad for a 58 year old f...

justmec25k

•3 years ago

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Week 5 R2

So went out with trepidation this morning, 2x 8 minutes of running, to be honest wasn’t in the best frame of mind and my ear pods weren’t working, so Laura was...

So went out with trepidation this morning, 2x 8 minutes of running, to be honest...

Greer12

•3 years ago

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Super run today....

I've been struggling a bit lately, the HM plan has ramped up the distances and I've just not felt up to it, was even considering scratching the race...then I...

I've been struggling a bit lately, the HM plan has ramped up the distances and I...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•3 years ago

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Parkrun

Well, I can’t believe I’ve actually run my 1st Parkrun! Very nervous, but as you’ve all said, people are very welcoming. I only walked approx 4 minutes Any...

Well, I can’t believe I’ve actually run my 1st Parkrun! Very nervous, but as yo...

Sammyyy

Graduate•3 years ago

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Osteopenia fun fact!

It's reversible, folks! 🥳 Several years ago I had a bone scan when I had back pain, because of my previous cancer history. Everything was fine, except for...

It's reversible, folks! 🥳 Several years ago I had a bone scan when I had back p...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running in the rain

So I’d planned to run today but yesterday afternoon I felt a bit ropey, light headed and really achey and tired. Had a little nananap with Roma ( my grandcat)...

So I’d planned to run today but yesterday afternoon I felt a bit ropey, light he...

limberlou

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk9R3 in the rain with a big smile all the way!!!

Woohoo! I've done it! C25k accomplished although not the 5k part. It was raining, the park was empty, the best coffee van in the UK was not open and I still...

Woohoo! I've done it! C25k accomplished although not the 5k part. It was rainin...

Post-Op-Jogger

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week, er, 2 and three quarters?

Latest instalment in the Broken Ankle Recovery Chronicles! I woke up with really tight plantar fascia, so I did a whole lot of nerve stretches before I even...

Latest instalment in the Broken Ankle Recovery Chronicles! I woke up with reall...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•3 years ago

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W1 R2 and I did it 😁

Was lying in bed thinking of reasons not to go then logged onto this brilliant site, read about all the wonderfully ordinary amazing people doing it when they...

Was lying in bed thinking of reasons not to go then logged onto this brilliant s...

Michelle2023

•3 years ago

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C25K completed!!! (3rd time lucky)

Well the title says it all, I have finally finished this amazing 9 week course. It's actually taken me 19 weeks to complete due to a couple of injuries, but...

Well the title says it all, I have finally finished this amazing 9 week course. ...

Wheel_chubs

Graduate•3 years ago

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OMG W5R3 DONE

Sincerely, I can't believe I've just done this. When Sarah said "that's five minutes" I thought hmmm well I've done eight so I'm sure I can get to ten. And...

Sincerely, I can't believe I've just done this. When Sarah said "that's five mi...

Benben21

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 done and I’m a runner (again)

I’m off for a day catch-up with friends and having a picnic so I was determined to at least do something healthy today and not delay W6R3 until tomorrow. It...

I’m off for a day catch-up with friends and having a picnic so I was determined ...

Crittermad

Graduate•3 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2021

W4r1

App For Beyond C25K

Determined to get back into running

Week6 Run3 up next

W6 complete!! And I’m not dead!! 🥳😂

Week 6 Run 3, 25 mins

Which side of the road do YOU run on? Controversial opinion? Need your reasoning and comments! 😩😭

W8R1 ✅

W6R1 Rather Than Repeating W5

Park run - yesterday in the torrential rain

First Park Run - Nervous Like A School Sports day! 😀

W7R1 Not the best but did it !

Week9 run3 - DONE I've graduated!!

Park Run

Wk3 R1 done

Chester or wirral running buddy?

Who runs with Meniere's disease?

Week 9 run 2

Week 5

Week 5 R2

Super run today....

Parkrun

Osteopenia fun fact!

Running in the rain

Wk9R3 in the rain with a big smile all the way!!!

Week, er, 2 and three quarters?

W1 R2 and I did it 😁

C25K completed!!! (3rd time lucky)

OMG W5R3 DONE

Week 6 done and I’m a runner (again)

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