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Ha ha ha!

Look at what is next to my name. Brilliant

Kaydenmummy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Update

the weather here in Kent has cooled off and I went out for a Sunday morning run and in doing so noticed the difference that reasonable humidity and temperature...

the weather here in Kent has cooled off and I went out for a Sunday morning run ...

Nick_Buddha_12

Graduate•8 years ago

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1st post grad run.

I am so looking forward to it. I would normally run tomorrow but I have things to do, places to go so it'll be Tuesday. Never thought I'd get to the point of...

I am so looking forward to it. I would normally run tomorrow but I have things ...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

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lost feeling in my legs on friday, did parkrun take place?

Hi everyone, I will start by letting you know what happened on friday, I was on the bus and was about to get up off the seat and get off the bus, well I...

Hi everyone, I will start by letting you know what happened on friday, I was on ...

amateurwriter

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 finished, but...

... for some reason I found it hard to get into my stride and to sort my breathing! II realised I was doing ok though, just before Laura told me I had run 20...

... for some reason I found it hard to get into my stride and to sort my breathi...

RunaroundSue

•8 years ago

10 Replies

squatting is good for you

hey ive read recntly that as you get older a strong core is essential.......so have started doing push ups and am squatting like mad!!.............hope it...

hey ive read recntly that as you get older a strong core is essential.......so ...

givman

•8 years ago

24 Replies

Running together!!!

For the first time ever ran with my husband today! He is much fitter than me (does ten k regularly) and this is week 8 run 2 for me. Started too fast and had...

For the first time ever ran with my husband today! He is much fitter than me (do...

Hidden

•8 years ago

13 Replies

I've only gone and done it!!!!!

I'VE DONE IT! I've DONE it! Once more I've done it. I completed wk9 r3. And I feel amazing. Who would have thoughti could finish the programme. I've bloody...

I'VE DONE IT! I've DONE it! Once more I've done it. I completed wk9 r3. And I fe...

Kaydenmummy

Graduate•8 years ago

29 Replies

Laundry-gate

For the first time in my running career, I picked up an injury a couple of weeks ago. Delighted that I had managed to keep my running going despite a lot of...

For the first time in my running career, I picked up an injury a couple of weeks...

Coddfish

Graduate•8 years ago

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Done W5R3 - yet again!

I remember the first time I did this, some time in the winter, and it wiped me out and dented my confidence about moving forward. I did make it to week 6 but...

I remember the first time I did this, some time in the winter, and it wiped me o...

LisaRose74

•8 years ago

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Officially renaming this programme couch to 3k.

I've just done week 8 day 1 in the great outdoors, I still only got to 2 miles, it seems it doesn't matter how long I run for I still only reach 2 miles. I did...

I've just done week 8 day 1 in the great outdoors, I still only got to 2 miles, ...

Clairratc

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3 started

Well that wasn't so bad. Decided to ignore the shins & slow down in accordance with the wise words of the Forumers! Lovely morning, bees & butterflys out,...

Well that wasn't so bad. Decided to ignore the shins & slow down in accordance ...

RunningGeek

Graduate•8 years ago

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Thanks so much for all the encouragement - Run 2 complete!

Really appreciated all the fantastic messages and wise words yesterday. Ideally should have been a rest day today, but work commitments tomorrow mean a run...

Really appreciated all the fantastic messages and wise words yesterday. Ideally...

Hidden

•8 years ago

9 Replies

"It turns out that to survive, you just have to keep going"🏃🏻

That quote is my favourite line from "Running Like a Girl" by Alexandra Heminsley (well worth a read btw). Apologies for the ramble but I hope this might help...

That quote is my favourite line from "Running Like a Girl" by Alexandra Heminsle...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

21 Replies

5 to 10K

I am a C25K graduate of around 18months, but I am struggling with motivation and keep going for periods without running, then once I finally get my head sorted...

I am a C25K graduate of around 18months, but I am struggling with motivation and...

J_Net

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Week 4 R3 repeated confidence restored

Repeated w4 R3 after abandoning week 5 last Sunday. Have not be out for a whole week as I have been ill with a horrible virus (probably now explains why my...

Repeated w4 R3 after abandoning week 5 last Sunday. Have not be out for a whole ...

Poppy112

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

How young is too young?? How far is too far??

Any advice from parents about getting children into running. My daughter really wants to come out running with me but I think she is too young for anything...

Any advice from parents about getting children into running. My daughter really ...

Shelliemac

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Thank you all for your patience with reference to the spam.

I know it's so frustrating to see our site attacked in the horrible way the spammers have been. Just to explain why it's so bad in the morning. It's the night...

I know it's so frustrating to see our site attacked in the horrible way the spam...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

19 Replies

EEeeeeeeek - the beetroot tortoise has crossed the finish line - I don't believe it!!!!!!😳😳

This morning I have completed week 9! For those of you who kept me going you will know I've had injuries, and self doubt but you have all kept me motivated and...

This morning I have completed week 9! For those of you who kept me going you wil...

Radleychick

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

Week 7 is done !

Took my new toy out this morning and ran with Runkeeper as my guide and Madonna in my ears (sorry Laura but you will come with me again on Tuesday). My music...

Took my new toy out this morning and ran with Runkeeper as my guide and Madonna ...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Can't believe I did it

Only W1R1 but did it. Touch and go at one point though. Aiming for a 5k before I'm 50 later this year. Hope I haven't left it too late.

Only W1R1 but did it. Touch and go at one point though. Aiming for a 5k before I...

jogon66

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Can't get past w6r3!

Despite just about managing to run20 mins for end of week 5 (3weeks ago)I seem to have gone backwards and keep stopping! Can do 10 mins but can't seem to get...

Despite just about managing to run20 mins for end of week 5 (3weeks ago)I seem t...

Fairydust99

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

W9R3 done!!!!!!

I did it!!! Ran whole 5k so pleased with myself. Complete W9R3 😀😀😀😀 never thought I'd get there! Problem now is I'm off on holiday tomorrow may take the...

I did it!!! Ran whole 5k so pleased with myself. Complete W9R3 😀😀😀😀 never t...

LACPT

Graduate•8 years ago

16 Replies

Situation report- Spam

Urgg dreaded Spam... So just to update you: I have just got rid of this mornings Spam so far and I am guessing the HU admin removed last nights' - Thankyou...

Urgg dreaded Spam... So just to update you: I have just got rid of this morning...

ju-ju-

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

Week 4 Run 2

I went for a run yesterday evening.This time however I was of two minds whether to do it in the first place. I had been on my feet all day and the bottom of my...

I went for a run yesterday evening.This time however I was of two minds whether ...

Linaka

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Week 7 - for real!

Yes, tonight I smacked my regular gremlins down with the sure and certain knowledge that I could do this run, cos I already did at the end of week 6. They...

Yes, tonight I smacked my regular gremlins down with the sure and certain knowle...

RainbowC

Graduate•8 years ago

2 Replies

Nervous newby

Hi! I've completed W1R1 3 times now ( again today). I'm hitting 47 and finding the pounds are beginning to pile on somewhat. I've downloaded this and the...

Hi! I've completed W1R1 3 times now ( again today). I'm hitting 47 and finding ...

Webb

•8 years ago

12 Replies

This addiction is getting serious !

I have added an Apple Watch to my growing fitness paraphernalia ! 😱 With the encouragement of my hubby I hasten to add. When I found out I could download my...

I have added an Apple Watch to my growing fitness paraphernalia ! 😱 With the e...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Wk 4

Hi all, I have only recently found this brilliant forum. Started C25k a few weeks ago and have so far managed the runs (slowly!). I am due to do run 3 tomorrow...

Hi all, I have only recently found this brilliant forum. Started C25k a few week...

TessHardy

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

When a run goes bad

Hi. Tried to run last session of week 9 today. Just awful. I ran it ok twice this week having worked steadily through the programme over the last 10 weeks (did...

Hi. Tried to run last session of week 9 today. Just awful. I ran it ok twice thi...

jrwtc

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2016

Ha ha ha!

Update

1st post grad run.

lost feeling in my legs on friday, did parkrun take place?

Week 7 finished, but...

squatting is good for you

Running together!!!

I've only gone and done it!!!!!

Laundry-gate

Done W5R3 - yet again!

Officially renaming this programme couch to 3k.

W3 started

Thanks so much for all the encouragement - Run 2 complete!

"It turns out that to survive, you just have to keep going"🏃🏻

5 to 10K

Week 4 R3 repeated confidence restored

How young is too young?? How far is too far??

Thank you all for your patience with reference to the spam.

EEeeeeeeek - the beetroot tortoise has crossed the finish line - I don't believe it!!!!!!😳😳

Week 7 is done !

Can't believe I did it

Can't get past w6r3!

W9R3 done!!!!!!

Situation report- Spam

Week 4 Run 2

Week 7 - for real!

Nervous newby

This addiction is getting serious !

Wk 4

When a run goes bad

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