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Any tips for preventing elbow pain when running?

Over the past few months I’ve been battling golfer’s elbow type symptoms. Rest, ice, heat, ibuprofen gel etc. It’s slowly getting better but I noticed that...

Over the past few months I’ve been battling golfer’s elbow type symptoms. Rest, ...

TruffleShuffler

•1 year ago

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Week one done! 🎉

Just finished my first week and feeling great! Although I completed the course in 2017, I’ve not kept it up. I decided to start again with no short cuts. Steve...

Just finished my first week and feeling great! Although I completed the course i...

TruffleShuffler

•1 year ago

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The man from porlock...........

Sunday morning and week6 run2, up a bit later than planned so after a slice of toast and a couple of mugs of Yorkshire tea, off to the canal i go. Check i've...

Sunday morning and week6 run2, up a bit later than planned so after a slice of t...

Petem56

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 1 run 1 done -again!

Back to it today 😁 I got as far as week 2 run 1 last time, then had terrible knee pain for a good couple of weeks 🙁 After starting yoga, having gait analysis...

Back to it today 😁 I got as far as week 2 run 1 last time, then had terrible kn...

Flora57

•1 year ago

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W4R3 completed :)

I did it!!! It was my 6th run so far, but the first one without my lurcher. Earlier today we took the dogs for a free run on the field, where I did few runs...

I did it!!! It was my 6th run so far, but the first one without my lurcher. Earl...

IgaT

Graduate•1 year ago

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Am making great progress

Hello friends,Have just completed Week 4 Run 3 and so am ready for Week 5. What I am finding so inspiring is jogging along the local cycle track in the fresh...

Hello friends,Have just completed Week 4 Run 3 and so am ready for Week 5. What ...

BathOnion

•1 year ago

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strava

so today was my first run without Denise to encourage me (graduated early in week). I set up my Strava in the usual way and ran my usual route. However...

so today was my first run without Denise to encourage me (graduated early in wee...

Starmum10

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 7 Run 2

Just completed week 7 run 2 after having 6 days break since run 1. Been feeling under the weather sore throat and cough but negative for Covid. Didn't feel...

Just completed week 7 run 2 after having 6 days break since run 1. Been feeling ...

Eyres28

Graduate•1 year ago

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Just finished week 6!

Hello everyone! I’ve just completed week 6, and it felt…. Ok! I’m not going to say I enjoyed every second but it felt doable! I also ran it after practicing...

Hello everyone! I’ve just completed week 6, and it felt…. Ok! I’m not going to ...

Leolol07

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 6 Run 2 ☀️

What a beautiful morning for a run. Sun shining, slight breeze! Sleeveless t- shirt, methinks. (Must be summer!) Out the door before 7. Major faffage with...

What a beautiful morning for a run. Sun shining, slight breeze! Sleeveless t- sh...

Jools2020

Graduate•1 year ago

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C2LondonMarathon

I started C25K to address increasing anxiety and stress, and weight issues, but took me 2 years, after initially downloading the app to actually start it. It...

I started C25K to address increasing anxiety and stress, and weight issues, but ...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•1 year ago

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Back at it - sore knee!

so, third time around the block. Both times I’ve fallen pregnant (I was running to get fit ahead of pregnancy). That’s not happening this time (no more babies...

so, third time around the block. Both times I’ve fallen pregnant (I was running ...

Wwps

Graduate•1 year ago

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Starting all over... Again...

Firstly, I need to confess that I am very anxious or maybe scared to post it. As couple of times I tried to come back to running, the last time I decided to...

Firstly, I need to confess that I am very anxious or maybe scared to post it. As...

IgaT

Graduate•1 year ago

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swimming and C25K

hi all, bit of advice please! I’m going swimming on my days between the c25k jogs - is this enough in terms of strength training for my core? Fells like it is?...

hi all, bit of advice please! I’m going swimming on my days between the c25k jog...

MatthewR

Graduate•1 year ago

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Hello again!

I've been away for a while....but I'm back! I completed C25k about 5 years ago, built up slowly to 10k then a half marathon. Then Plantar Fasciitis prevented...

I've been away for a while....but I'm back! I completed C25k about 5 years ago, ...

Ang33333

Graduate•1 year ago

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W1R2 So far so good

Felt really good after my first run back so upped the pace very slightly today. Really enjoyed it!

Felt really good after my first run back so upped the pace very slightly today. ...

Phdgranny

Graduate•1 year ago

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W5R1 done - feelin’ good 😊

A few nerves this morning entering into Wk 5 but as a graduate, I know to trust in the process. It feels great to have got this far, especially having...

A few nerves this morning entering into Wk 5 but as a graduate, I know to trust ...

flute_of_fancy

Graduate•1 year ago

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W7 done

My first post as I’m beginning to believe this might actually be possible! 😁 So far I’ve been able to follow each run as instructed, The idea of being coached...

My first post as I’m beginning to believe this might actually be possible! 😁 So...

Catalpa111

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 6

Completed week 6 this morning, did find it a challenge, wasn't sure that I could keep going after 10 minutes but somehow managed to do it 😀, sometimes we...

Completed week 6 this morning, did find it a challenge, wasn't sure that I coul...

Huffnpuf

Graduate•1 year ago

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Thank you

week 6 run 3 completed just want to thank everyone on the great advice about my overheating etc. I have drank water before going out slowed my pace and can...

week 6 run 3 completed just want to thank everyone on the great advice about my ...

Florida04

•1 year ago

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Keeping Going (part 3)

Well, part 2 saw me beat my Garmin into submission, job done........and then I came down with a very Nasty Bug after taking my wife for an appointment at the...

Well, part 2 saw me beat my Garmin into submission, job done........and then I c...

hamit

Graduate•1 year ago

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30 min consolidation run

Around the living room, barefoot Tonight was cooler, I couldn't face another run on the treadmill and the pollen count hasn't dropped enough to run outside...

Around the living room, barefoot Tonight was cooler, I couldn't face another ru...

backintime

Graduate•1 year ago

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Holiday Time

We running has taken a backseat since Monday as I have had an eventful few days so far in Spain! However we did a coach trip to Murcia and Calasparra! Lots of...

We running has taken a backseat since Monday as I have had an eventful few days...

BGood

•1 year ago

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Week 2 done, yay!

Slept poorly last night but I was determined to do run 3 of week 2 so I've just got back from doing it this afternoon. Couldn't resist taking this photo of...

Slept poorly last night but I was determined to do run 3 of week 2 so I've just ...

Joy57

Graduate•1 year ago

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week 5, run 3 done - again

run 3, wk 5 is behind me on my repeat of C25K. Feeling super proud of myself. Hesitated as I set out thinking perhaps I should repeat run 2 but to be honest...

run 3, wk 5 is behind me on my repeat of C25K. Feeling super proud of myself. H...

Rabbit561

Graduate•1 year ago

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it works

Well, yesterday I did week 6 run 2. This morning I woke up and I just wanted to run. But if Steve Cram says test. I rest. I’m going to do The third run on...

Well, yesterday I did week 6 run 2. This morning I woke up and I just wanted to...

ClairePC

Graduate•1 year ago

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Wk 4 done!

I’d forgotten what a difference a little support made. Thanks to those who responded to my previous post, we’re all amazing together !! Week 4 repeat just...

I’d forgotten what a difference a little support made. Thanks to those who respo...

10Ked

Graduate•1 year ago

1 Reply

Never judge a book ...

I had a bit of an 'eventful' run last night. It started off with shooting on the farmland adjacent to the path I was on. Just a farmer shooting rabbits I...

I had a bit of an 'eventful' run last night. It started off with shooting on the...

NettieNoo

Graduate•1 year ago

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Knowing when NOT to run !

Well I said in an earlier post that I probably wouldn't post all my runs , but a few people have asked me to do so and I therefore said I would. So what...

Well I said in an earlier post that I probably wouldn't post all my runs , but ...

Instructor57

Graduate•1 year ago

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🍏Stretching myself

I have made the very firm decision to follow Oldfloss on The Strength & Flex Forum whether I feel like it or not. …Starting last night with some squats while...

I have made the very firm decision to follow Oldfloss on The Strength & Flex For...

Annieapple

Administrator•1 year ago

17 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2023

Any tips for preventing elbow pain when running?

Week one done! 🎉

The man from porlock...........

Week 1 run 1 done -again!

W4R3 completed :)

Am making great progress

strava

Week 7 Run 2

Just finished week 6!

Week 6 Run 2 ☀️

C2LondonMarathon

Back at it - sore knee!

Starting all over... Again...

swimming and C25K

Hello again!

W1R2 So far so good

W5R1 done - feelin’ good 😊

W7 done

Week 6

Thank you

Keeping Going (part 3)

30 min consolidation run

Holiday Time

Week 2 done, yay!

week 5, run 3 done - again

it works

Wk 4 done!

Never judge a book ...

Knowing when NOT to run !

🍏Stretching myself

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