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No Jo but I did have Tokyo Joe - Stamina Consolidation

The pic is not of today's consolidation run, but my most favourite run ever. This was the day that I flew around London, just randomly running because I could....

The pic is not of today's consolidation run, but my most favourite run ever. Thi...

Jancanrunagain

Graduate•4 hours ago

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wk 8 r2

I did this at 6.20 this morning and I am still on a high. I ignored Denise's idea of maybe going faster but changed the route so the up hill bits came in a...

I did this at 6.20 this morning and I am still on a high. I ignored Denise's ide...

oldperson47

Graduate•6 hours ago

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Back again!

Haven’t posted in a while. Felt really fit when I returned from Spain in October but succumbed to the colder conditions and had a relapse with my Vovid induced...

Haven’t posted in a while. Felt really fit when I returned from Spain in October...

Phdgranny

Graduate•7 hours ago

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Starting Couch again and need motivation. I’ve done it several times so know all the wonderful benefits.. But, despite changing routes, time of day,...

Starting Couch again and need motivation. I’ve done it several times so know al...

Palmy1

•10 hours ago

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W1R3 done, week one is a wrap

Accountability. I need to post for accountability because no one in my life would understand, the need for me to be accountable. I am notorious for slow...

Accountability. I need to post for accountability because no one in my life woul...

TwirlerGirl86

•20 hours ago

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W8 R1

Just completed W8R1and found it quite hard going. I seemed to be anticipating when the times were being called out which made the run feel like it went on...

Just completed W8R1and found it quite hard going. I seemed to be anticipating w...

AndySue1963

•24 hours ago

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Running Naked with Jo Cool - Speedy Consolation?

Tech drama queen signing in, a few of you will know my lovely relationship with Ms Jo Whiley aka Jo Cool with my rapidly changing from love/hate relationship...

Tech drama queen signing in, a few of you will know my lovely relationship with ...

Jancanrunagain

Graduate•1 day ago

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Run, rest or modify? Sore back week 7 run 1

Since my run 3 (week six 25 minutes), I have a dull ache/pain at the bottom of my spine. It feels a bit hot but really not too painful and I am able to do...

Since my run 3 (week six 25 minutes), I have a dull ache/pain at the bottom of m...

Mortain123

Graduate•1 day ago

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Useful radio programme about knees and the importance of strengthening them...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0029rw1?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

RunByTheSea64

Graduate•2 days ago

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Another couple of runs

Forgot to post on Thursday. Another after work run and it was warm but I managed my second fastest time. Still nowhere near 5k. This morning was out again at...

Forgot to post on Thursday. Another after work run and it was warm but I managed...

TeapotTaylor

Graduate•2 days ago

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Just finished week 3 moving into 4 away from it for some time but enjoying it alot!

Done over 80 munros always kept myself fit but been too long away from it now

Brady1103

•2 days ago

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Treadmill...but I'm back!

Update on previous post re returning to C25K.After completing c25k in 2020 then stopping running 2 years ago, I always had a nagging voice telling me to...

Update on previous post re returning to C25K.After completing c25k in 2020 then ...

Lothian70

Graduate•2 days ago

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Big Setback or a New Start

Started running at 72, now 78. Up to now I have had a really good time but never going beyond 13 k. A while ago I went for a run and found I couldn't run any...

Started running at 72, now 78. Up to now I have had a really good time but never...

hamit

Graduate•2 days ago

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Blimey!

well hello guys, for reasons that are too boring to go into, my running has not been a priority for me so this morning I put on my running shoes & surprised...

well hello guys, for reasons that are too boring to go into, my running has not ...

Diadem70

•2 days ago

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Week 6 run 3

After loving the challange until end pfweek 5 , I am now in a hate it end of week 6 space, I dont feel fast enough and although I should feel proud to have ran...

After loving the challange until end pfweek 5 , I am now in a hate it end of wee...

Mortain123

Graduate•3 days ago

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W1R2 sticking to the plan

The squirrels in my head were busy today. They got me in trouble last time I tried this. I ended up listening to them and went too fast, for too long, too...

The squirrels in my head were busy today. They got me in trouble last time I tri...

TwirlerGirl86

•3 days ago

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App Health Unlocked?

Is there an app for Health Unlocked or is it just website based?

Lothian70

Graduate•3 days ago

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back again

I’ve been on a bit of an up and down journey lately. Didn’t run for ages over the winter then was just getting back into the swing of things and I’ve had foot...

I’ve been on a bit of an up and down journey lately. Didn’t run for ages over th...

limberlou

Graduate•3 days ago

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Returning... hopefully

I gave up running 2 years ago after going through some personal challenges (including a break up with a chap who was obsessed with running, (and eventually...

I gave up running 2 years ago after going through some personal challenges (incl...

Lothian70

Graduate•3 days ago

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Week 5 in the bag - I can hardly believe it!

I don't think I've ever run for 20 minutes in my life, I certainly wouldn't have believed you 5 weeks ago that I'd be doing just that despite all my extra...

I don't think I've ever run for 20 minutes in my life, I certainly wouldn't have...

mhdd1997

•3 days ago

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A new start after 20 years

October 13, 2023 my husband and I fell asleep watching TV. When I went to wake him up so we could head up to bed, he had passed away. My life changed in an...

October 13, 2023 my husband and I fell asleep watching TV. When I went to wake h...

TwirlerGirl86

•4 days ago

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This morning I finished week 5

I couldn't sleep before Week 1, run 1 of C25K, for worrying about whether I'd be able to do it. But as soon as I'd done it I was happy to put myself in the...

I couldn't sleep before Week 1, run 1 of C25K, for worrying about whether I'd b...

Kariboolindi

•4 days ago

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week 1 run 1

Starting running again after an unwanted halt of one year and 4 months. Will try to do the first run of week 1 of C25K tomorrow.

Starting running again after an unwanted halt of one year and 4 months. Will try...

Comte

Graduate•4 days ago

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Is week 8 pointless?

So I have just finished week 8 and then had a peek at week 9. On two of the runs this week I actually did 33 mins on one of them and 37 on another with no...

So I have just finished week 8 and then had a peek at week 9. On two of the run...

Submariner85

•4 days ago

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Wk7 r3

I should have done this run yesterday but life just got too busy and I could not get out. Somehow it was so much harder to get out today. I really had to...

I should have done this run yesterday but life just got too busy and I could not...

oldperson47

Graduate•4 days ago

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If you want some inspiration

... get yourself to central Sheffield tomorrow https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/sheffield-welcome-thousands-orienteers-city-weekend (Anyone who is...

... get yourself to central Sheffield tomorrow https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/new...

GoogleMe

Graduate•5 days ago

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Once, twice, three times a failure, - Jo I still love you...

Please excuse the following scream AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH I am trying to be optimistic, really I am. The weather has been pants, Fibi Fardashian...

Please excuse the following scream AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH I am try...

Jancanrunagain

Graduate•5 days ago

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I Feel Good - like everyone should now

Continuing the musical theme, this kind of reflects how I felt after my run this morning. I woke early and was convincing myself that I could just delay...

Continuing the musical theme, this kind of reflects how I felt after my run this...

sheps

Graduate•5 days ago

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Sorry for the radio silence

So here we are another year down the line and finally they have decided on a surgical repair for my shoulder is required yey!!!!! After a bad winter with my...

So here we are another year down the line and finally they have decided on a sur...

BGood

•5 days ago

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Week 8 Run 3 done and dusted

So today I completed run 3 of week 8, on a new route to prepare for next week's 30 minute runs. My old route, on which I've run all my runs except today's,...

So today I completed run 3 of week 8, on a new route to prepare for next week's ...

FoleyB

•6 days ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

No Jo but I did have Tokyo Joe - Stamina Consolidation

wk 8 r2

Back again!

Help!

W1R3 done, week one is a wrap

W8 R1

Running Naked with Jo Cool - Speedy Consolation?

Run, rest or modify? Sore back week 7 run 1

Useful radio programme about knees and the importance of strengthening them...

Another couple of runs

Just finished week 3 moving into 4 away from it for some time but enjoying it alot!

Treadmill...but I'm back!

Big Setback or a New Start

Blimey!

Week 6 run 3

W1R2 sticking to the plan

App Health Unlocked?

back again

Returning... hopefully

Week 5 in the bag - I can hardly believe it!

A new start after 20 years

This morning I finished week 5

week 1 run 1

Is week 8 pointless?

Wk7 r3

If you want some inspiration

Once, twice, three times a failure, - Jo I still love you...

I Feel Good - like everyone should now

Sorry for the radio silence

Week 8 Run 3 done and dusted

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