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Getting started

Hi - I am a 54 year old female and I’ve recently lost 2.5 stone and need to lose the same again to reach a‘healthy’ weight for my height. I am a SlimmingWorld...

Hi - I am a 54 year old female and I’ve recently lost 2.5 stone and need to lose...

Yogijojo

•2 years ago

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Posterior tibialis tendonopathy

This is the official diagnosis from the physio at the GP surgery yesterday! The tendon supports the foot arch but is weak or damaged, so my arches are...

This is the official diagnosis from the physio at the GP surgery yesterday! The...

Liono

Graduate•2 years ago

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One year Couch to 5k Runniversary

Just a quick post (hopefully, during lunch break), Sunday 24th was a year since I graduated from c25k. I couldn't really mark it as following a half marathon...

Just a quick post (hopefully, during lunch break), Sunday 24th was a year since ...

Freecloud

Graduate•2 years ago

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Finished week 8!

Good morning lovely fellow runners. Was nervous about doing this last run in week 8 because I had food poisoning at the weekend and missed a run but I...

Good morning lovely fellow runners. Was nervous about doing this last run in we...

Running_at50

Graduate•2 years ago

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w2r1 a sticky start

Off I went this morning to start the first run of week 2. The first 90 seconds run seemed to be a long time and I was nearing the end of the lane when I...

Off I went this morning to start the first run of week 2. The first 90 second...

Reluctant57

Graduate•2 years ago

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Bright colours or serious black?

Week 5 Run 3 was completed with a greatful cheer. My inner ego, Enid, had put more than 5 items of sports gear in the various checkout baskets as a reward....

Week 5 Run 3 was completed with a greatful cheer. My inner ego, Enid, had put mo...

Nilsam

Graduate•2 years ago

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Pain at calf/shin

I couldn't complete W5R3 as i got pain at 16th minute at shin. ( assume front part of the legs between knee and foot) then resumed walking. Surprisingly I...

I couldn't complete W5R3 as i got pain at 16th minute at shin. ( assume front pa...

raviscn

•2 years ago

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Been a while!

After finishing this programme nearly 2 years ago (madness where the time has gone!), I've not really ran much since getting a dog in September 2021 - probably...

After finishing this programme nearly 2 years ago (madness where the time has go...

Kish247

Graduate•2 years ago

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Post graduation motivation.

Hi all. I graduated last week after many weeks of overthinking the programme, injury and the dreaded Covid (mine and family members). I found week 9 pretty...

Hi all. I graduated last week after many weeks of overthinking the programme, ...

undeadboy68

Graduate•2 years ago

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W6R1 completed

This was such a tough run, W5R3 was easier in comparison. Even my husband said it was a hard run. But we both did it, I just about got into my stride on the...

This was such a tough run, W5R3 was easier in comparison. Even my husband said i...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•2 years ago

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Going back a few weeks

After completing Week 7 last week, it’s so tempting to forge ahead to do weeks 8 and 9 and finally get that graduate badge 😊, but I’ve decided to go back a...

After completing Week 7 last week, it’s so tempting to forge ahead to do weeks 8...

j-runs

Graduate•2 years ago

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week 9 run 3

Well I never thought I would be saying this, but I completed the programme on Saturday. I’ve never run before, so proof, if it were needed, that this programme...

Well I never thought I would be saying this, but I completed the programme on Sa...

WHMS16

Graduate•2 years ago

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I did it!

I’ve just completed Week 9 Run 3! As the world’s least sporty person, I hardly imagined it would be possible. Snails overtook me all the way, but who cares! I...

I’ve just completed Week 9 Run 3! As the world’s least sporty person, I hardly i...

MrsBump

Graduate•2 years ago

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how to find running partner

just thinking about starting the journey and wd like to find running partner in canton Cardiff. Any advice? thanks

just thinking about starting the journey and wd like to find running partner in...

Sproker

•2 years ago

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Started at Easter so it’s been quite a long 9 weeks ;-)

….but I have done it! Finished this evening even though both Strava and the app got turned off when I took out my earbuds due to the wind. I seem to have run...

….but I have done it! Finished this evening even though both Strava and the app...

Birdsong22

Graduate•2 years ago

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Round 2!

I finished couch to 5k a year bad a half ago - never considered myself a runner but I quickly loved it. I finished my last run as I was 5 weeks pregnant with...

I finished couch to 5k a year bad a half ago - never considered myself a runner...

Wwps

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk5 run3 A milestone

Just had my first attempt at Wk5 run3 and happy to say I managed it...just! Psychologically was a real test. Thoughts of whether my lungs/heart could take...

Just had my first attempt at Wk5 run3 and happy to say I managed it...just! Psy...

Jambo78

•2 years ago

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1st 5k for this 68 year old

Finished the course last week and with the help of the Nike app managed 5k in 45 minutes Not within contemplation when I set off on the journey Hope to...

Finished the course last week and with the help of the Nike app managed 5k in 45...

SillyGilly9

Graduate•2 years ago

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YWA August - Virtual Mat on S&F

Just giving a shout out to all runners who may already be integrating or want to start a daily yoga practice to support their running. Yoga is great for...

Just giving a shout out to all runners who may already be integrating or want to...

CBDB

Graduate•2 years ago

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w1r3 done!

Had an extra long warm up today as somehow the app got paused! Good job it didn't happen on a run section!😆 All good, no problems otherwise and nobody...

Had an extra long warm up today as somehow the app got paused! Good job it didn...

Reluctant57

Graduate•2 years ago

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CATCH-UP CORNER...JULY...WEEK 4... It's cooler... the cushions are here. Everyone welcome. Starters, Second timers, Repeaters, Returners!

“Let your running be about more than running and your running will help you get better at more than running”. CB. Hello, running friends... Well, I hear...

“Let your running be about more than running and your running will help you get ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

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Off on my first consolidation run

I have decided that I still need that little voice in my ear to guide me along so I’m going to repeat week 9 until I feel confident. I treated myself to new...

I have decided that I still need that little voice in my ear to guide me along s...

Dendev75

Graduate•2 years ago

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Covid

Thanks for everyone’s support. I’m certainly not alone in suffering with the heavy leg then. Keep well, hope everybody gets better soon.

Thanks for everyone’s support. I’m certainly not alone in suffering with the hea...

Bluestreek

Graduate•2 years ago

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2C5k with my partner- will it work for both of us?

I'm aiming to do C25k with my partner and we did first run yesterday. Pleased with ourselves to have started!The thing is, she has much shorter legs than me...

I'm aiming to do C25k with my partner and we did first run yesterday. Pleased ...

Corrermas

•2 years ago

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How do people do coffee after parkrun if they are sodden?!

I have one run left in Couch to 5K and after I graduate I plan to go to the local parkrun. At the moment I know I can’t run the full 5K but am getting closer....

I have one run left in Couch to 5K and after I graduate I plan to go to the loca...

Birdsong22

Graduate•2 years ago

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Advice from the over 70 Brigade

Sacro Iliac Inflammatory Pain in my left hip after a minor fall in a hole on the beach, while walking not running, to add insult to injury!! Been treated by...

Sacro Iliac Inflammatory Pain in my left hip after a minor fall in a hole on the...

Annieapple

Administrator•2 years ago

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post covid run disaster

Can covid really effect people that much? It’s 3 weeks since I got a negative test after 2 weeks of positives and did my first attempt at a run. 6 very slow...

Can covid really effect people that much? It’s 3 weeks since I got a negative te...

Bluestreek

Graduate•2 years ago

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W5R3 done

I’ve done it, I’ve run for 20 minutes nonstop. The first 10 minutes I found the hardest but seemed to get into my stride for the last 10 minutes. With every...

I’ve done it, I’ve run for 20 minutes nonstop. The first 10 minutes I found the ...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•2 years ago

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My first 5k!

After a week without running because of the heat, I really struggled to motivate myself to get out there today! Told myself that I would do 25 mins just to...

After a week without running because of the heat, I really struggled to motivate...

Indicat

Graduate•2 years ago

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Couch to half-marathon!

Firstly a big thank you to all those who have shared their running stories, struggles and how they overcome their own personal challenges, for me, anyway, were...

Firstly a big thank you to all those who have shared their running stories, stru...

JRH01

•2 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2022

Getting started

Posterior tibialis tendonopathy

One year Couch to 5k Runniversary

Finished week 8!

w2r1 a sticky start

Bright colours or serious black?

Pain at calf/shin

Been a while!

Post graduation motivation.

W6R1 completed

Going back a few weeks

week 9 run 3

I did it!

how to find running partner

Started at Easter so it’s been quite a long 9 weeks ;-)

Round 2!

Wk5 run3 A milestone

1st 5k for this 68 year old

YWA August - Virtual Mat on S&F

w1r3 done!

CATCH-UP CORNER...JULY...WEEK 4... It's cooler... the cushions are here. Everyone welcome. Starters, Second timers, Repeaters, Returners!

Off on my first consolidation run

Covid

2C5k with my partner- will it work for both of us?

How do people do coffee after parkrun if they are sodden?!

Advice from the over 70 Brigade

post covid run disaster

W5R3 done

My first 5k!

Couch to half-marathon!

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2022

Getting started

﻿Posterior tibialis tendonopathy

One year Couch to 5k Runniversary

﻿Finished week 8!

﻿w2r1 a sticky start

Bright colours or serious black?

Pain at calf/shin

Been a while!

Post graduation motivation.

W6R1 completed

Going back a few weeks

week 9 run 3

I did it!

﻿how to find running partner

Started at Easter so it’s been quite a long 9 weeks ;-)

Round 2!

﻿Wk5 run3 A milestone

1st 5k for this 68 year old

YWA August - Virtual Mat on S&F

﻿w1r3 done!

CATCH-UP CORNER...JULY...WEEK 4... It's cooler... the cushions are here. Everyone welcome. Starters, Second timers, Repeaters, Returners!

Off on my first consolidation run

Covid

﻿2C5k with my partner- will it work for both of us?

How do people do coffee after parkrun if they are sodden?!

Advice from the over 70 Brigade

post covid run disaster

W5R3 done

My first 5k!

Couch to half-marathon!

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

Topics

Archive

Posterior tibialis tendonopathy

Finished week 8!

w2r1 a sticky start

how to find running partner

Wk5 run3 A milestone

w1r3 done!

2C5k with my partner- will it work for both of us?