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week 9 run 3 done :-)

I finished my C25K alone, on a dark raining night on the cycle path next to the recycling centre that has become my inner city route for the last few weeks… I...

I finished my C25K alone, on a dark raining night on the cycle path next to the ...

Jonboy72

Graduate•1 year ago

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Thinking of going for a run in the morning 🤔🤔

Been to the gym again today and could feel my hip. But I’m desperate to go for a run in this beautiful weather. I love running at autumn time. I’m so tempted....

Been to the gym again today and could feel my hip. But I’m desperate to go for a...

Scruff55

Graduate•1 year ago

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couch to 5 K

we’ll eventually got around to starting Couch to 5k again. I’ve lost a stone in weight without any exercise so I’m hoping this will help reduce it even more...

we’ll eventually got around to starting Couch to 5k again. I’ve lost a stone in ...

Kemali

•1 year ago

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thank goodness for HealthUnlocked!

I’m using the postings on the forum to really help me get out and run….. and it is working! I did a decent run on Friday and then one earlier this morning....

I’m using the postings on the forum to really help me get out and run….. and it ...

Oldlady64

Graduate•1 year ago

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Just started

Istarted couch25K last week; I completed week two, run 1 today. I’m 52 and haven’t run for many years. So far I’ve been enjoying the program and the fact that...

Istarted couch25K last week; I completed week two, run 1 today. I’m 52 and haven...

Gildamonster

Graduate•1 year ago

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week off ill where to resume

hi all ive had a week off cos of illness cold and headache. Was about to start week 8 should i redo week 7 or go back to 6?

hi all ive had a week off cos of illness cold and headache. Was about to start...

MCrun

•1 year ago

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Running again after operation

I’ve read several posts about starting to run after an illness but I’m not sure if the advice is valid for post operative running. I have completed C25K a...

I’ve read several posts about starting to run after an illness but I’m not sure...

thelastgizmo

Graduate•1 year ago

1 Reply

Excited

Completed 8:3 as the sun was rising! Strangely it wasn’t an easy run this morning especially the first half… cold wind … need my running jacket next time…...

Completed 8:3 as the sun was rising! Strangely it wasn’t an easy run this morn...

Annieapple

Administrator•1 year ago

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This Girl Can: help women feel safe exercising in the dark

Cross-posted to the C25K, Bridge to 10K, and Marathon and Events forums. I've just seen this article in The Guardian:...

Cross-posted to the C25K, Bridge to 10K, and Marathon and Events forums. I've ...

Cmoi

Graduate•1 year ago

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Running after several illnesses!

Hi all I made it up to the end of week 5 of C25K and then went on holiday for a week. On my return I had cellulitis in my lower left leg and ended up on...

Hi all I made it up to the end of week 5 of C25K and then went on holiday for a...

Mr_Susan

•1 year ago

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First 5k Race, obligatory bling post

Restarted C25k in July and have just completed my first 5k event. Have to say the atmosphere made it much more enjoyable than I thought it would be!...

Restarted C25k in July and have just completed my first 5k event. Have to say ...

AuraShadows

Graduate•1 year ago

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knee pain!!!

just completed week 3 and I’m getting pain and swelling on the inside of both knees!! Really don’t want to running I’m loving it. is it just something that...

just completed week 3 and I’m getting pain and swelling on the inside of both kn...

Overweightandlazy

•1 year ago

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I do not want to give up.

I have just completed week 4 😆 I am now struggling with lower right sided back and knee pain after the run and the next day then it eases. Has anyone got any...

I have just completed week 4 😆 I am now struggling with lower right sided back ...

Sewings

•1 year ago

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not giving up

welll here I go again. I've finally recovered from the heavy head cold 🤧 and the house move🏠 . Yesterday was the first proper day out and I took molly...

welll here I go again. I've finally recovered from the heavy head cold 🤧 and...

doggytail

Graduate•1 year ago

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What music (or other audio) helps you to run?

I’m only 3 weeks in and trying different music or other audio to see which helps best. So far I have tried my own ‘running’ playlist; radio with mix of talk...

I’m only 3 weeks in and trying different music or other audio to see which helps...

JazzH

•1 year ago

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My Knees

So….. I have been unable to walk let alone run since I developed knee pain almost 2 weeks ago after completing week 1. I am now at the point where I can reduce...

So….. I have been unable to walk let alone run since I developed knee pain almos...

Cuckoogoose

•1 year ago

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week 4 post run dip

Hi there :0) Just wondering if anyone else suffers with a post run dip. I know I’m not running very far at the moment, wk 4 run 2 just completed, but I’ve...

Hi there :0) Just wondering if anyone else suffers with a post run dip. I know ...

Tally_Ho_Timmy

•1 year ago

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Getting back out there.

After almost a two year hiatus I'm back on the pavements trucking away. Stopped due to knee pain that I couldn't resolve,then just fell out of the habit....

After almost a two year hiatus I'm back on the pavements trucking away. Stopped...

Rungranny

Graduate•1 year ago

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Privileges of running

As I set out this morning to do Run8:2 after missing my run on Wed & Friday due to “life” I realised afresh what a privilege it is to be a runner. My 5min walk...

As I set out this morning to do Run8:2 after missing my run on Wed & Friday due ...

Annieapple

Administrator•1 year ago

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Week 6 done BOOM!

I knew I could make it to 20 minutes was pretty sure I could make 25, but that last three was a killer. But I did it. Laura says I’m officially a runner! I...

I knew I could make it to 20 minutes was pretty sure I could make 25, but that l...

Punkmummy

Graduate•1 year ago

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Back after a hiatus - wow!

Due to illness and being away I missed a few weeks of running, so I went back in the program, and was amazed today at being able to run week 6 run 3...

Due to illness and being away I missed a few weeks of running, so I went back in...

-Alchemist-

•1 year ago

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Nike Run Club App

Hi I am trying to download the NRC app but every time I try to join it says You are not eligible. Please can someone tell me how to get this app, I have...

Hi I am trying to download the NRC app but every time I try to join it says You ...

Swimming24

Graduate•1 year ago

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Newbie to Couch to 5K

Wk1 2nd run today. I know it’s early days, but starting is the hardest thing. I’ve got my family for full support and encouragement. Really feel pleased with...

Wk1 2nd run today. I know it’s early days, but starting is the hardest thing. I’...

Running_pink

•1 year ago

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niggle pain

I have a little pain in the inside of my leg near my knee seems painful and stiff when I bend it ? I haven’t done anything different just the usual warm up and...

I have a little pain in the inside of my leg near my knee seems painful and stif...

De48

Graduate•1 year ago

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week 5 run 3 done real slow

Well I've done it but was at a pace not much faster than I consider a fast walk at the start But I've done it !!! Think part of its a mental block as...

Well I've done it but was at a pace not much faster than I consider a fast walk...

Ardenk

Graduate•1 year ago

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Done it!!!

this morning I ran in the rain and completed C25K!!! Since starting the program I’ve seen seasons change, darker mornings but my mental health has improved...

this morning I ran in the rain and completed C25K!!! Since starting the program...

JayneDoe

Graduate•1 year ago

16 Replies

Safe recovery after flu

Hello, for the past week I have been suffering from flu, and haven't been able to do any running. I usually run Parkrun and two more runs during a week, so...

Hello, for the past week I have been suffering from flu, and haven't been able...

Khufu

Graduate•1 year ago

2 Replies

Completed week 4, worried about week 5

I've just completed week 4 and having found the first 3 weeks absolutely fine, I did struggle a bit this week with the 5 minute runs. I completed them all...

I've just completed week 4 and having found the first 3 weeks absolutely fine...

LilyLemon

Graduate•1 year ago

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W6R1 completed.

Slowly getting back into running after a few challenging years of a niggling old back injury, new 3 disc neck injury and a nice dose of covid. Week 4 I did...

Slowly getting back into running after a few challenging years of a niggling old...

CDA1

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Week 6 Run 1

Got first run of week 6 completed, and week 6 is another week of different runs each time. Hopefully get out at weekend or early next week. Did not struggle...

Got first run of week 6 completed, and week 6 is another week of different runs ...

Papillon17

Graduate•1 year ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2022

week 9 run 3 done :-)

Thinking of going for a run in the morning 🤔🤔

couch to 5 K

thank goodness for HealthUnlocked!

Just started

week off ill where to resume

Running again after operation

Excited

This Girl Can: help women feel safe exercising in the dark

Running after several illnesses!

First 5k Race, obligatory bling post

knee pain!!!

I do not want to give up.

not giving up

What music (or other audio) helps you to run?

My Knees

week 4 post run dip

Getting back out there.

Privileges of running

Week 6 done BOOM!

Back after a hiatus - wow!

Nike Run Club App

Newbie to Couch to 5K

niggle pain

week 5 run 3 done real slow

Done it!!!

Safe recovery after flu

Completed week 4, worried about week 5

W6R1 completed.

Week 6 Run 1

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2022

week 9 run 3 done :-)

Thinking of going for a run in the morning 🤔🤔

couch to 5 K

thank goodness for HealthUnlocked!

Just started

week off ill where to resume

Running again after operation

Excited

This Girl Can: help women feel safe exercising in the dark

Running after several illnesses!

﻿First 5k Race, obligatory bling post

knee pain!!!

I do not want to give up.

﻿not giving up

What music (or other audio) helps you to run?

My Knees

week 4 post run dip

﻿Getting back out there.

Privileges of running

Week 6 done BOOM!

Back after a hiatus - wow!

Nike Run Club App

Newbie to Couch to 5K

niggle pain

﻿week 5 run 3 done real slow

Done it!!!

﻿Safe recovery after flu

﻿Completed week 4, worried about week 5

W6R1 completed.

Week 6 Run 1

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Topics

Archive

First 5k Race, obligatory bling post

not giving up

Getting back out there.

week 5 run 3 done real slow

Safe recovery after flu

Completed week 4, worried about week 5