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W5R3 - challenging foot joint (or upper tendon?)

Hi everyone! This is my very first time in the group, so I hadn't read anything about this milestone when I naively did my first 20 minutes run today! It went...

Hi everyone! This is my very first time in the group, so I hadn't read anything...

Uccleboy

•1 year ago

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Week 5; Day 1

All around here are hills. From where I live, there's a choice. Either I can start off going uphill, or downhill. Doesn't really matter 'cause inbetween there...

All around here are hills. From where I live, there's a choice. Either I can sta...

Dontlikerunning

Graduate•1 year ago

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Mixed blessings

Swirling winds mixed with rain met me outside the door. As I slipped into a fast walk to keep sane & warm, I wondered if this was really fun.. conditions...

Swirling winds mixed with rain met me outside the door. As I slipped into a fast...

Annieapple

Administrator•1 year ago

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W5 R3

@Well that’s the “dreaded” W5 R3 in the books early doors this morning. Difference was this time around I’ve been looking forward to it. It’s certainly one of...

@Well that’s the “dreaded” W5 R3 in the books early doors this morning. Differen...

BlackCountryLee

Graduate•1 year ago

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Last run of February, last run of week 7

Week 7, done! I don't know that it's feeling any easier yet, but then I remind myself that I've got to week 7 in 7 weeks (6 actually, as I started at week 2)...

Week 7, done! I don't know that it's feeling any easier yet, but then I remind m...

NettieNoo

Graduate•1 year ago

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W2R2 slightly shortened

I decided to do W2R2 today so I can then do R3 later in the week and then start week 3 on Sunday getting me back into a Monday/Wednesday/Friday routine, I know...

I decided to do W2R2 today so I can then do R3 later in the week and then start ...

LeeU

Graduate•1 year ago

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Taking it slow!

Just completed run 3 of week 2, although it's actually my third week because I'm struggling with long term insomnia, which knocks me out some days. I'm...

Just completed run 3 of week 2, although it's actually my third week because I'm...

DonKey44

•1 year ago

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Yay, done it!

After two attempts I have finally completed Cto5K. I am so proud of myself. Not only has it helped my physical health but also my mental health.For anyone...

After two attempts I have finally completed Cto5K. I am so proud of myself. No...

Lawbuary

Graduate•1 year ago

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Any Advice on I-Band Problems?

Long story short-ish: I did a LOT of exercise through January as part of a challenge and I noticed a very minor twinge in my R knee (foreshadowing!) but it...

Long story short-ish: I did a LOT of exercise through January as part of a chal...

Pugwash

Graduate•1 year ago

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week 8 run 1

we’ll last run whilst away done ok but it’s on the treadmill Looking forward to getting to run back home

we’ll last run whilst away done ok but it’s on the treadmill Looking forward t...

Sparkles22

Graduate•1 year ago

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Running with fibromyalgia and endometriosis

I’m wondering if there are any others here who are runners living with chronic pain conditions? I have both Endometriosis and Fibromyalgia and running...

I’m wondering if there are any others here who are runners living with chronic p...

Elsiegreeneyes

Graduate•1 year ago

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Can I run with a sprained wrist?

I’ve read that you shouldn’t run with an injury below the neck, but does a sprained wrist count? I took a tumble dog-walking today and have badly damaged my...

I’ve read that you shouldn’t run with an injury below the neck, but does a sprai...

MargoPuffyPants

Graduate•1 year ago

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Resuming running after 4 weeks due to injury

I completed Couch to 5K at the end of Jan. I managed 4.25K in my 30 minute runs. I’m 57. Unfortunately I have had to take time out due to injury. Once I’m fit...

I completed Couch to 5K at the end of Jan. I managed 4.25K in my 30 minute runs....

Maggie-Moo

Graduate•1 year ago

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Back for round 2

hey guys think its been like 6 months since i last did couch to 5k had some health related issues at the time i also kinda hit a wall n lost motivation to...

hey guys think its been like 6 months since i last did couch to 5k had some heal...

Crow277

•1 year ago

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WK1 Day1 where to start

I want to do this but keep putting up barriers mainly around not wanting to go out on my own. but I also know from previous experience this type of exercise is...

I want to do this but keep putting up barriers mainly around not wanting to go o...

Beccx

•1 year ago

14 Replies

week one done

Week on run three done - although it’s brass monkeys out there!!!

Hidden

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Preparing mentally

Hi. Has anyone got any tips on how to mentally prepare for the longer runs? I have just completed W6R1 and obviously looked ahead as to what’s coming. Last...

Hi. Has anyone got any tips on how to mentally prepare for the longer runs? I h...

N1kNak

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Turning failure around

I tried in lockdown but just didn’t have the discipline/confidence/va va voom to stick at it. I’m mightily impressed by those that do! I think it’s a great...

I tried in lockdown but just didn’t have the discipline/confidence/va va voom to...

MoonahSton

•1 year ago

1 Reply

What a journey!

So thought I'd share what's been going on the last few runs since my great W8R1 on the treadmill (first time on the tm). Got outside on Friday and started well...

So thought I'd share what's been going on the last few runs since my great W8R1 ...

Bert2

Graduate•1 year ago

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FINALLY !!!!

Ok not really been a long time overdue, but have completed run 1 week 7 , Thanks to those who advised me to get back out there after my stomach problem . Feel...

Ok not really been a long time overdue, but have completed run 1 week 7 , Thank...

Iceland1974

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 4; Day 3 done and dusted

Not as cold as feared. Worked hard but kept something in reserve for last 5 mins. Enjoyed the walk cool down. Here's a pic of principally my shoes, but of...

Not as cold as feared. Worked hard but kept something in reserve for last 5 mins...

Dontlikerunning

Graduate•1 year ago

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week 6-9

So, I got to the last run of week 6 ,25 mins straight running. Got about halfway through and I’m doing ok. Got to the end and thought “well I feel alright,...

So, I got to the last run of week 6 ,25 mins straight running. Got about halfway...

Trevdp

Graduate•1 year ago

9 Replies

New member here ... hi

Prompted by my son in May, 2008, I started jogging, but not with any great enthusiasm. Why? 'Cause running is hard. Not just the actual activity but the...

Prompted by my son in May, 2008, I started jogging, but not with any great enthu...

Dontlikerunning

Graduate•1 year ago

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UPDATE.......CATCH UP CORNER...WEEK 4... COME on IN. There is a WARM Welcome for EVERYONE !

NO, No ! C25K does not mean you have to take the COUCH with YOU :) Well, I thought it was funny! Hello there running friends:)...

NO, No ! C25K does not mean you have to take the COUCH with YOU :) Well, I thou...

Oldfloss

Administrator•1 year ago

34 Replies

week 4, feeling the benefits.

Started Couch to 5K 4 weeks ago, and I definitely seeing the difference in my running breathing, and fitness. This is a selfie of myself and my wife, my wife...

Started Couch to 5K 4 weeks ago, and I definitely seeing the difference in my ru...

PaulByrne

•1 year ago

6 Replies

First Park Run!

Did my first Park Run this morning with my sister. What an experience! Very cold morning and about 400 people jostling to get to the front. Sis and I took it...

Did my first Park Run this morning with my sister. What an experience! Very cold...

Bruch1

Graduate•1 year ago

7 Replies

Where Is this forum based

Where is this forum based to

Andy6659

Graduate•1 year ago

21 Replies

The bone in front of calf in lower leg hurting

And I developed a blister between big toe and next toe. And on week 2 I dont undetsrand about breathing through nose counting 4 steps, I need lots more air...

And I developed a blister between big toe and next toe. And on week 2 I dont und...

anu75

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Man down but not out !!!!

Hi all , Everything has been going so well , perhaps too well , I'm used to things going pear shaped quite regularly , just saying 😜 I completed week 6 on...

Hi all , Everything has been going so well , perhaps too well , I'm used to th...

Iceland1974

Graduate•1 year ago

4 Replies

What if I don’t make it through the long run at the end of a week?

Hi all! New to the forum. Have run in the past - slowly but have done my share of 5Ks and 10Ks. I’m starting back up again - just did my W6D3 run but didn’t...

Hi all! New to the forum. Have run in the past - slowly but have done my share o...

Hidden

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2023

W5R3 - challenging foot joint (or upper tendon?)

Week 5; Day 1

Mixed blessings

W5 R3

Last run of February, last run of week 7

W2R2 slightly shortened

Taking it slow!

Yay, done it!

Any Advice on I-Band Problems?

week 8 run 1

Running with fibromyalgia and endometriosis

Can I run with a sprained wrist?

Resuming running after 4 weeks due to injury

Back for round 2

WK1 Day1 where to start

week one done

Preparing mentally

Turning failure around

What a journey!

FINALLY !!!!

Week 4; Day 3 done and dusted

week 6-9

New member here ... hi

UPDATE.......CATCH UP CORNER...WEEK 4... COME on IN. There is a WARM Welcome for EVERYONE !

week 4, feeling the benefits.

First Park Run!

Where Is this forum based

The bone in front of calf in lower leg hurting

Man down but not out !!!!

What if I don’t make it through the long run at the end of a week?

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