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Complete Fail

I went for my first outdoor run yesterday, and the only thing that was good was the view. It was terrible, I couldn't even manage the first 3 minute run, never...

I went for my first outdoor run yesterday, and the only thing that was good was ...

Pseud0nym

•7 years ago

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1st run in awhile

So I'm heading out for my first run after 3 months off, i was ready again about a month ago but as i was heading out i jumped over the garden wall and fell...

So I'm heading out for my first run after 3 months off, i was ready again about ...

Minnielala

•7 years ago

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Still here on the IC. Miss my runs 😟

Sulking on the IC today. Although my knee pain has improved slightly (I can now walk without pain) it still hurts to go up and down stairs...no chance of...

Sulking on the IC today. Although my knee pain has improved slightly (I can now ...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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Quick question

I see everyone talking about the NHS 5k app, just wondering if I'm using the same or different one? It's supported by the BBC & Public Health England and has...

I see everyone talking about the NHS 5k app, just wondering if I'm using the sam...

rebeccaxx

•7 years ago

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Week 3

Run 1 smashed- feeling fab!!!😃😃😃🏃🏼‍♀️

Chelleby78

•7 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1!!

After nearly 3 weeks on Week 7, this morning I did Week 8 Run 1!! I never thought I would be running for 28mins. I've always said "I can't run 😞" my whole...

After nearly 3 weeks on Week 7, this morning I did Week 8 Run 1!! I never though...

Catherine2255

Graduate•7 years ago

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OMG??!!

So, for the first time ever in my WHOLE life, I ran on the pavement, IN PUBLIC!!! If you read my first post this morning, I was dreading it...but, as I...

So, for the first time ever in my WHOLE life, I ran on the pavement, IN PUBLIC!!...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Starting Over

Tried the C25k last yr got to wk5 injured my leg and didnt get back until last wk. I have just completed wk2 day 1 it was tough going big red face.

Tried the C25k last yr got to wk5 injured my leg and didnt get back until last w...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 complete!

Yes I did it! Week 3 finished and strangely looking forward to week 4. Bring it on!

Yes I did it! Week 3 finished and strangely looking forward to week 4. Bring it ...

Pathrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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How long have you been a runner?

I have only committed to running for the last 4 months. I tried last year but was immediately struck down by the dreaded shin splints, due to my not having a...

I have only committed to running for the last 4 months. I tried last year but w...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run after graduating

I felt a bit nervous (and also really missed Jo Whiley giving me encouragement and more importantly telling me how many minutes I'd got left!) But.....I did my...

I felt a bit nervous (and also really missed Jo Whiley giving me encouragement a...

Jo27

Graduate•7 years ago

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Class of August 2017 Graduate!!!

Whoop whoop! After 9 hard weeks and 27 sessions I'm ecstatic to have completed the wonderful C25K programme. Thanks to you all for the encouragement,...

Whoop whoop! After 9 hard weeks and 27 sessions I'm ecstatic to have completed ...

lardofale

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run, swim, rave, repeat...

What a terrific start to the day! Got up at 7 (I was the only person awake on the whole campsite, I think) and ran along the cliff tops in the pouring rain for...

What a terrific start to the day! Got up at 7 (I was the only person awake on th...

Gabby08

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run Sweat and Beers 5k Virtual Run Medal

Have received my medal for the run completed and very nice it is to, good quality and a strong magnet, very pleased with it! so popped it onto the fridge with...

Have received my medal for the run completed and very nice it is to, good qualit...

davelinks

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

Hello everyone

I am new here. I am 26 and my weight is 83. I need some help here.

Coop-Z

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Strategically placed!

On my way home from my run this morning a paramedic ambulance was strategically placed near my house - that was unnecessary Sarah millican - have a bit more...

On my way home from my run this morning a paramedic ambulance was strategically ...

Debbie698

•7 years ago

1 Reply

I did it

I completed my graduation run this morning. I cant believe how quickly the last 9 weeks have gone, it really has flown by. Besides learning I can run, and I...

I completed my graduation run this morning. I cant believe how quickly the last...

acheymakey

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm off again

Wish me luck...repeating W4R3 AGAIN!!! I'm going to run in public...on the pavement...I'm filled with dread!! 😱

Wish me luck...repeating W4R3 AGAIN!!! I'm going to run in public...on the pavem...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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W3 r3!

Week 3 is done... running for 3 minutes was hard the first time but it did get easier... although I woke up today with a tough backache and I'm worried... but...

Week 3 is done... running for 3 minutes was hard the first time but it did get e...

goya

Graduate•7 years ago

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Calf problems.

I hope someone on here can answer why I get calf strain,if not in my left leg it's in my right. I seem to get it every other week and it is getting very...

I hope someone on here can answer why I get calf strain,if not in my left leg it...

SteveE57

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

Leopards and spots

I had a lovely run yesterday, then set off for the Lakes with Mr Maztink. He was working, I was along for the day out. Anyway I got to thinking, I am the girl...

I had a lovely run yesterday, then set off for the Lakes with Mr Maztink. He was...

Maztink

•7 years ago

1 Reply

WEEK 1 FINITO👌👌👌

As happy as i am to have completed week 1 successfully, i am questioning myself as to was it really successful?!?! In the whole 30 mins i only cover 1.5 miles....

As happy as i am to have completed week 1 successfully, i am questioning myself ...

Leannebullamore11

•7 years ago

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W1 R3 (and that means WEEK 1) is DONE

Just had a great waddle, even carried on walking at the end of the pod cast as I was enjoying myself so much. I best get showered/eat, etc as I can hear work...

Just had a great waddle, even carried on walking at the end of the pod cast as I...

LeeU

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Week 4

New trainers, ready Running partner, ready I'm ready (sort of) Week 4, here we come!!!

New trainers, ready Running partner, ready I'm ready (sort of) Week 4, here we c...

reluctantrunner76

Graduate•7 years ago

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Does anyone do running and yoga?

I'm just wondering if anyone else does yoga and if they feel that it benefits their running? I did my W1D2 run last night which involved quite a bit of uphill...

I'm just wondering if anyone else does yoga and if they feel that it benefits th...

Hidden

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Cross training and strength workout

Cross training and strengthen workout today 50 rope jump 10 indain squats 50 rope jump 10 wide indian squats 20 single leg rope jump 10 single leg dead...

Cross training and strengthen workout today 50 rope jump 10 indain squats 5...

Viraniparvez

Graduate•7 years ago

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A day extra rest the rain stops and I was back on it! WK 3 run 1.

After feeling sore and with a tweaked hamstring I rested an extra day. However yesterday back home nice and early so no thoughts of negativity straight into...

After feeling sore and with a tweaked hamstring I rested an extra day. However y...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Rest days

What do you guys or girls do on rest days. My legs feel too tight to run or anything strenuous but feel I want to be active in some lighter form. Or am in...

What do you guys or girls do on rest days. My legs feel too tight to run or anyt...

levvy86

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Week 9 run 1 complete wahoooo

So I did it, ran for 30 mins! Finding it a bit of a struggle with the warm weather, legs feeling achy and breathing is difficult for most of the way but I keep...

So I did it, ran for 30 mins! Finding it a bit of a struggle with the warm weath...

Katielh

Graduate•7 years ago

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My first 5k..

So having graduated last week I was no where near the 5k in my 30 mins. I did think it would take me a while to get to the 5k distance however... a week later...

So having graduated last week I was no where near the 5k in my 30 mins. I did th...

Elizawho77

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Complete Fail

1st run in awhile

Still here on the IC. Miss my runs 😟

Quick question

Week 3

Week 8 Run 1!!

OMG??!!

Starting Over

Week 3 complete!

How long have you been a runner?

First run after graduating

Class of August 2017 Graduate!!!

Run, swim, rave, repeat...

Run Sweat and Beers 5k Virtual Run Medal

Hello everyone

Strategically placed!

I did it

I'm off again

W3 r3!

Calf problems.

Leopards and spots

WEEK 1 FINITO👌👌👌

W1 R3 (and that means WEEK 1) is DONE

Week 4

Does anyone do running and yoga?

Cross training and strength workout

A day extra rest the rain stops and I was back on it! WK 3 run 1.

Rest days

Week 9 run 1 complete wahoooo

My first 5k..

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