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New Shoes - Part 3

After my recent leg problems following the purchase of some new Asics GT-2000 I switched back to my old shoes for a while and all my new leg aches went away! I...

After my recent leg problems following the purchase of some new Asics GT-2000 I ...

AndyD

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running Playlist

Radio 1 have produced a running playlist for everyone running the London Marathon next week. Just thought you might like to know:...

Radio 1 have produced a running playlist for everyone running the London Maratho...

PrincessStef

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R3 .... That took a lot of puff!

Really I thought I was fit .... That must come with practice .... So even although I did actually Jog for 25 minutes im not going to lie it was with a lot of...

Really I thought I was fit .... That must come with practice .... So even althou...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Finally did it woop woop 😆

Finally got to do W6R3 this morning and I feel it went well. Had a very big out of breath grin on my face. And I even pushed a little faster when Laura told...

Finally got to do W6R3 this morning and I feel it went well. Had a very big out...

Niknok01

Graduate•9 years ago

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Breathing

After almost completing week 9 last year and then giving up completely .... I have started again from the beginning. Currently on week 2 and re-amazed by...

After almost completing week 9 last year and then giving up completely .... I ha...

Kelh76

•9 years ago

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Running belts

Hello. Does anybody have any advice on which running belts are the most practical / comfortable to use? I have been stuffing keys and all sorts into my...

Hello. Does anybody have any advice on which running belts are the most practic...

Kelh76

•9 years ago

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Photos

Hi everyone I'd like to stop hiding behind Morph, but I can't find out how to upload a photo. I've been to "Edit Profile" and read the "Help" page, but it...

Hi everyone I'd like to stop hiding behind Morph, but I can't find out how to u...

runningphobe_no_more

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 1 complete.

Run 1 was hard and I couldn't believe I completed it, it left me feeling great about myself. It wasn't until the last running part that I realised I could play...

Run 1 was hard and I couldn't believe I completed it, it left me feeling great a...

Robyn1991

•9 years ago

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Week 6 run3 yeeaaa babeeeeee

That was so very tough 25 mins!!! I need to work on training my mind as I really struggled from 5 mins all the way through to 20 mins then ramped it right up...

That was so very tough 25 mins!!! I need to work on training my mind as I really...

Tiaralou

Graduate•9 years ago

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Parklife

All those people so many people, they all go hand in hand, hand in hard round there, Parkrun! Yep Parkrun day in the morning, wonder if I'll take 5 minutes...

All those people so many people, they all go hand in hand, hand in hard round th...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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W4R3, and what headphones?

I've just completed week four. I was worried about it because I got less sleep than usual last night (and ate too much chocolate) but it was a really good run!...

I've just completed week four. I was worried about it because I got less sleep t...

rach___

•9 years ago

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New to running! Starting C25K Next Week!

I am starting firefighting school in July and really need to kick start my weight loss, endurance and strength. I am starting this program on Monday and hope...

I am starting firefighting school in July and really need to kick start my weigh...

Samson_Manoah

•9 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Just back from W5R3. I did it! Wow me! Mind you, I am not too happy with myself. I was so keen that I think I must have started too fast. Within 3 minutes I...

Just back from W5R3. I did it! Wow me! Mind you, I am not too happy with myse...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8.1

Tomtom gps said no :( so I just used the clock on this run, which kinda helped as I was less interested in speed and relaxed more. After struggling with the...

Tomtom gps said no :( so I just used the clock on this run, which kinda helped a...

Nick_Jae

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk 4 run 2 was a shocker !!

I managed run 1 not so bad, so really pleased with myself I took my trainers on holiday to Scotland with me all set to do run 2 along the sea front .... I ran...

I managed run 1 not so bad, so really pleased with myself I took my trainers on ...

Buttons2000

•9 years ago

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Wk8 run 2

Another completed run although I have now done this run 4 times and have completed it twice. I still find it hard. I think I actually ran a bit further tonight...

Another completed run although I have now done this run 4 times and have complet...

Maturelady

Graduate•9 years ago

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Newbie runner

Hi all, I am a newbie to running, have been following the c25k for 6 weeks now and am going to be doing wk5 r3 on Saturday. A bit apprehensive as I have never...

Hi all, I am a newbie to running, have been following the c25k for 6 weeks now a...

Mat30

Graduate•9 years ago

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My underlying base!!

I think that the general "trajectory" of my running - post C25K graduation - is similar to many others :) Fluff around for a while, finally get to be able to...

I think that the general "trajectory" of my running - post C25K graduation - is ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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How long on the injury couch?

Hi all, I've not run since I graduated last Sunday as I have a pain in the front of my left hip when walking (though it doesn't hurt when running - is just...

Hi all, I've not run since I graduated last Sunday as I have a pain in the front...

Krupskaya

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hello Miss Wobble & friends

Sorry I've been absent for so long, its JuJu's fault that I'm back!! :) Thanks sharp eyed Miss Wobble for spotting my reply on her post and waving, I was just...

Sorry I've been absent for so long, its JuJu's fault that I'm back!! :) Thanks s...

Oldgirl

Graduate•9 years ago

28 Replies

Advice please

What do you think is the best way to carry your phone? Has anyone tried the armbands or is a belt bag a better option?

What do you think is the best way to carry your phone? Has anyone tried the armb...

Notquiteoverhill

Graduate•9 years ago

17 Replies

What have I done?

I've only gone and entered me and SSH (he's not happy) for the Oxford Half Marathon in October. I only hope I will be ready and not make an idiot of my......

I've only gone and entered me and SSH (he's not happy) for the Oxford Half Marat...

BethC

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wondering if I am ready to try a Parkrun

I live in Southsea, which has one of the easiest Parkruns going, so long as it's not windy - 2.5k East along the flat seafront promenade then turn round and...

I live in Southsea, which has one of the easiest Parkruns going, so long as it's...

Coddfish

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

Back from the back man

Fingers crossed I'll be back running on Monday. My back was out of line causing the pain. He said he sees it a lot with people who have just taken up...

Fingers crossed I'll be back running on Monday. My back was out of line causing...

Debih191

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running home from work (in London anyway)

I mentioned on AHS' post about organised, guided runs home from the city outwards. Here's the link: http://homerunlondon.com/about They take your bags for...

I mentioned on AHS' post about organised, guided runs home from the city outward...

Wristy

Graduate•9 years ago

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How to fit it all in?

I seem to be posting a lot today :) Since graduating in November I've tried to run 3 times a week, doing 4 to 5km each run. Earlier in the year I decided I...

I seem to be posting a lot today :) Since graduating in November I've tried to ...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

11 Replies

My treat

And those are my new shoes. My treat for reaching a specific weight.

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Puppies and horses...not much running!

So 6 weeks or so post graduation and have been repeating podcast for week 9. Truly I'd had enough of bloody Julie (you'll know the song when you get there!)...

So 6 weeks or so post graduation and have been repeating podcast for week 9. Tr...

EmmainCrete

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Clothes size verses weighing scales

Well, most people go by the weight the scales say... Despite making an effort and eating more sensibly, cutting down on snacking, only drinking water and tea,...

Well, most people go by the weight the scales say... Despite making an effort an...

dotty_segs

Graduate•9 years ago

15 Replies

Heart Rate Monitor

Hey, I know that some folks on here run with a HRM. I'm wondering if anybody has come across a good guide for using them. Ideally something targeted at the...

Hey, I know that some folks on here run with a HRM. I'm wondering if anybody ha...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2015

New Shoes - Part 3

Running Playlist

W6R3 .... That took a lot of puff!

Finally did it woop woop 😆

Breathing

Running belts

Photos

Week 1 complete.

Week 6 run3 yeeaaa babeeeeee

Parklife

W4R3, and what headphones?

New to running! Starting C25K Next Week!

Week 5 run 3

W8.1

Wk 4 run 2 was a shocker !!

Wk8 run 2

Newbie runner

My underlying base!!

How long on the injury couch?

Hello Miss Wobble & friends

Advice please

What have I done?

Wondering if I am ready to try a Parkrun

Back from the back man

Running home from work (in London anyway)

How to fit it all in?

My treat

Puppies and horses...not much running!

Clothes size verses weighing scales

Heart Rate Monitor

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