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Hip hip hip.... x-ray :o(

Have been having hip twinges since end of week 7 - about 7 weeks ago. It turned to pain last Thursday evening and hurt even to walk on it on Friday. Anyway,...

Have been having hip twinges since end of week 7 - about 7 weeks ago. It turned ...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Decent cheap running shoes??

I'm on w4 d3 when I go out tomorrow , in between in the off days I'm walking the dog as I've put on some weight since I stopped smoking !! I've found that my...

I'm on w4 d3 when I go out tomorrow , in between in the off days I'm walking the...

Angeline12345

•9 years ago

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Do I or don't I?

Hi I am due to run W 6 r 2 tonight but am feeling under the weather. I am ok to work etc but have stomach pains and just feel meh! I had a good r 1 but am...

Hi I am due to run W 6 r 2 tonight but am feeling under the weather. I am ok to...

dexdog

Graduate•9 years ago

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Ethical Shoes?

Hey guys! I'm looking at getting a gait analysis done soon, but before they recommend some new runners, I really want to do my homework on buying fairtrade...

Hey guys! I'm looking at getting a gait analysis done soon, but before they rec...

Nyanne

•9 years ago

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Free wine . . .

Now I have your attention I need some planning advice. I've just done w6r1 tonight. I have a 5k RFL on Sunday. I had hoped to be somewhere nearer week 8/9 but...

Now I have your attention I need some planning advice. I've just done w6r1 toni...

Pen11

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 rears its ugly head

Contrary to the generally perceived opinion just did week 6 run1... Found it much more enjoyable than the week 5 run 3 abomination... I like stopping to...

Contrary to the generally perceived opinion just did week 6 run1... Found it muc...

Anaverageman

Graduate•9 years ago

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Rest Day

Today was my rest day so I decided to take the dog for a little walk. I live right out in the country and I felt so calmed and relaxed watching the dog do his...

Today was my rest day so I decided to take the dog for a little walk. I live rig...

HanPanStrawberryJam

•9 years ago

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W6r3: I've only bloody done it!

Ok, so I was slower than a tortoise and could hardly walk at the end but I managed 25 mins. I'm pretty certain my eventual 30 mins will be closer to 3k than 5k...

Ok, so I was slower than a tortoise and could hardly walk at the end but I manag...

EustacuaVye

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Kick up the proverbial, please?

Apologies in advance: I am about to moan. Cannot get myself out to run, can't find time or motivation. Work is really busy, but I'm also desperately trying...

Apologies in advance: I am about to moan. Cannot get myself out to run, can't ...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running Week

So after last Mondays epic PB I concentrated on just running for Wednesday and Saturday. Still a pretty respectable time for both runs just over 31 minutes...

So after last Mondays epic PB I concentrated on just running for Wednesday and S...

Mat30

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 done!!

Just done my first run of week one and reached 5K by making myself run for one extra little minute! Had to have a serious chat with the gremlins this morning...

Just done my first run of week one and reached 5K by making myself run for one e...

CIH147

Graduate•9 years ago

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Bizarre technical question

Hello everyone, I've learnt so much from reading this forum so I'm hoping someone out there might be able to help with this. When you run are you supposed...

Hello everyone, I've learnt so much from reading this forum so I'm hoping someo...

Inspirus

Graduate•9 years ago

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WK 6 run 2 did it!

After Saturday's disappointing 5K & failure at wk6 day 2 & all your encouraging words I picked myself up & did it today :D yay! Thanks everybody 😁👍🏻

After Saturday's disappointing 5K & failure at wk6 day 2 & all your encouraging ...

Vicxzy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Specific stretches for different runs.

I saw this on Twitter and thought it was worth a share. I will probably try some of these.

I saw this on Twitter and thought it was worth a share. I will probably try som...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk8r2 ✔️

Another 28 mins done 😃😃😃 can't believe I've only got 4 more runs left till I graduate......#excited. For anyone just starting out, this programme is...

Another 28 mins done 😃😃😃 can't believe I've only got 4 more runs left till I ...

Dawn47

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk1 Run 2

Really new to this program but so far so good - could do with some advice on how to manage my breathing though if anyone has any? :-)

Really new to this program but so far so good - could do with some advice on how...

annachickpea

•9 years ago

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Wohoooo week 6 run3 - I'm officially a runner! 😀 🎉😀

Week6 - run3 - 25 mins running no walking - Gulp! But I did it! Wooohooooo I feel awesome!!!!! Epic!!!!!! Soooooo pleased!!!!!! 6 weeks ago I couldn't run...

Week6 - run3 - 25 mins running no walking - Gulp! But I did it! Wooohooooo I fe...

Laineydglm

Graduate•9 years ago

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beyond c25k, "Staying on track"

Hello, I've been very remiss about keeping up running since I did c25k (a few weeks ago). I realise I need some structure or I'll just flounder. Just found...

Hello, I've been very remiss about keeping up running since I did c25k (a few w...

phony_runner

Graduate•9 years ago

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Woot!

Did W1R1 take 2 and surprised myself by not dying!

jamsammich

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week Two, Day One

Struggled today. Still got out there and did it. First run and last run were tough. Great to be out early, sun shining etc Lets see what day two brings

Struggled today. Still got out there and did it. First run and last run were tou...

Gecko155308

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Jeff Galloway book download

I have found a PDF of Jeff Galloways book - Year round Running -- here http://93.114.44.238/viewtopic.php?f=126&t=802911 It is inside a Zipped file at the...

I have found a PDF of Jeff Galloways book - Year round Running -- here http://9...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Why C25K doesn't burn fat - at first!!

http://jeffgalloway.typepad.com/jeff_galloways_blog/2015/06/how-to-burn-more-fat.html Well this is one explanation - but it sounds fair enough to me. We...

http://jeffgalloway.typepad.com/jeff_galloways_blog/2015/06/how-to-burn-more-fat...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Diary of an Anaemic Runner: (DAR) Tales of Gasping Beetroot-faced Race Antics and Bumping Into a Fellow C25Ker on the Start Line...

Very Long Post (VLP) alert..... Piccie above: Tomas and myself at the Hull 10K last weekend, myself at the Mersey Tunnel 10K, associated medalry and me just...

Very Long Post (VLP) alert..... Piccie above: Tomas and myself at the Hull 10K ...

Miles_Yonder

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R3 - 2nd attempt.....

I tried W6R3 last Friday but pulled up short at 23 minytes, was soooo tired and thought I was dying! Anyway as I posted I said I would be trying again...

I tried W6R3 last Friday but pulled up short at 23 minytes, was soooo tired and ...

capitalgirl

•9 years ago

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For miss w and anyone else who is getting on the bike!

So here it is the new bike! Although ironically enough I have a very bruised swollen knee from a game of football tonight and will be very surprised if I'll be...

So here it is the new bike! Although ironically enough I have a very bruised swo...

Prettys073

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 1 run 3 post shin splint rest... Something weird has happened....

Ok, so I didn't rest for the whole10 days as I promised the doctor, but honestly for the first time in my life I was CRAVING a proper heart rate and that full...

Ok, so I didn't rest for the whole10 days as I promised the doctor, but honestly...

HanPanStrawberryJam

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Ouch sore knees

I'm on a rest day but have recently completed week 5. I have very sore knees for the first time in the last 5 weeks. Meant to be starting week 6 tomorrow but I...

I'm on a rest day but have recently completed week 5. I have very sore knees for...

Spinderella

•9 years ago

4 Replies

I've just downloaded the app but I'm confused!!

I've just downloaded the app and I'm planning to start either this weekend or next week as I will have broken up from summer for college and will therefore...

I've just downloaded the app and I'm planning to start either this weekend or ne...

DauntlessInitiate

•9 years ago

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W5R1 - completed!

Running through the rain barrier tonight...started off dry but by the end of the warm up walk it was pouring. Great feeling, and certainly gave us something...

Running through the rain barrier tonight...started off dry but by the end of the...

LittleOrchard

Graduate•9 years ago

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Off the injury couch

Hooray ! Two weeks and no running has been hard but the rest has certainly cured my poorly calf muscle. Lots of stretching ,foam rolling and I have started...

Hooray ! Two weeks and no running has been hard but the rest has certainly cured...

samsonandrew

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2015

Hip hip hip.... x-ray :o(

Decent cheap running shoes??

Do I or don't I?

Ethical Shoes?

Free wine . . .

Week 6 rears its ugly head

Rest Day

W6r3: I've only bloody done it!

Kick up the proverbial, please?

Running Week

Week 9 Run 1 done!!

Bizarre technical question

WK 6 run 2 did it!

Specific stretches for different runs.

Wk8r2 ✔️

Wk1 Run 2

Wohoooo week 6 run3 - I'm officially a runner! 😀 🎉😀

beyond c25k, "Staying on track"

Woot!

Week Two, Day One

Jeff Galloway book download

Why C25K doesn't burn fat - at first!!

Diary of an Anaemic Runner: (DAR) Tales of Gasping Beetroot-faced Race Antics and Bumping Into a Fellow C25Ker on the Start Line...

W6R3 - 2nd attempt.....

For miss w and anyone else who is getting on the bike!

Week 1 run 3 post shin splint rest... Something weird has happened....

Ouch sore knees

I've just downloaded the app but I'm confused!!

W5R1 - completed!

Off the injury couch

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