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Nearly 5k

Changed it completely by going for a run after work yesterday instead of the early morning. I also went back to my old route and actually ran past the half way...

Changed it completely by going for a run after work yesterday instead of the ear...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Hello again Laura. Hard workout

Well after running by myself for a couple of weeks I thought I would give one of the Counch 2 5K+ podcasts a go this morning. So selected Speed and off I...

Well after running by myself for a couple of weeks I thought I would give one of...

AndyIoW

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wind, waves and weather won't stop me from running

Well I managed it :) didn't cover the distances I have in the past 2 weeks but I did run at a slower pace. The forward back motion wasn't too bad. The side to...

Well I managed it :) didn't cover the distances I have in the past 2 weeks but I...

sparklyowl

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

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Back to the drawing board... and loving it.

Well, after completing C25K back in January I got struck down by flu which triggered a bout of a long term condition. I've been out for a few runs in the mean...

Well, after completing C25K back in January I got struck down by flu which trigg...

samthehandwich

Graduate•8 years ago

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I still feel proud when I see my 'graduate' status badge 😄

Just that - it's a great feeling! 😄

Susojan

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduation day tomorrow #excited!

I cannot believe how far I've come in 9 short weeks!!! Looking forward to a pre work graduation 5k - practice for the real one I signed up for in a couple of...

I cannot believe how far I've come in 9 short weeks!!! Looking forward to a pre ...

Karensadler

Graduate•8 years ago

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Totes confused

Did a 30 minute run this morning which my Garmin forerunner 15 is insisting was 3.4 km while my Health App, linked to my Withings Activity Watch, (they've...

Did a 30 minute run this morning which my Garmin forerunner 15 is insisting was ...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6 R3

Well, it's done. That's about the best I can say. Laura asked me to give it all I had for the last minute, but I'd used up my reserves long before that & was...

Well, it's done. That's about the best I can say. Laura asked me to give it al...

Polly2723

Graduate•8 years ago

14 Replies

Week 1 Run 1

I successfully completed Week 1 Run 1 and I did fine all with the exception of my lower legs. Anyone have any suggestions on avoiding calf and shin...

I successfully completed Week 1 Run 1 and I did fine all with the exception of m...

asking79

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Sofa Surfing

I am sitting here on the cxxxx reading all these posts about people running and wishing that I was going out running in the morning. But I know I mustn't. I...

I am sitting here on the cxxxx reading all these posts about people running and ...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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How have others settled in?

Hi my name is Vanessa. I've just completed week 2 and about to start week 3. I am very nervous about the two sets of 3 minutes, how have others found it? Is...

Hi my name is Vanessa. I've just completed week 2 and about to start week 3. I a...

VanessaJo

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Parkrun, dodgy knee playing up again, a new PB (4th one in 4 parkruns) and a surprise at the end of this post :D

Hi everyone, I decided to go to lidl, have a nosey at the deals they was having, well I got some new insoles for £3 and a knee brace for £6 since my knee has...

Hi everyone, I decided to go to lidl, have a nosey at the deals they was having...

amateurwriter

Graduate•8 years ago

16 Replies

Men's new Lidl running clothes

I got a top, shorts & 2 pairs off socks on Thursday and used them on the same day, couldn't wait! how sad!😁 And again at Parkrun on Saturday. Overall, for...

I got a top, shorts & 2 pairs off socks on Thursday and used them on the same da...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

First week on 10k trainer- done!

Hi Following graduation, I decided to follow the (ZenLabs) 10k programme. I have just completed the first week (it's week 9 on their system) so wanted to...

Hi Following graduation, I decided to follow the (ZenLabs) 10k programme. I have...

Susojan

Graduate•8 years ago

15 Replies

Joining the graduate gang!

Well today was my final C25k Run....... week 9 run 3! It was actually my 46th run (not bad for a 27 run programme) as I had restarted at week one after nine...

Well today was my final C25k Run....... week 9 run 3! It was actually my 46th ru...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Reflections From A Dog Walk That Turned Into A Joglet With Dog

Set off this afternoon on a walk route we first discovered six months ago. We paused at the spot by the play area where the Princess often greets enthusiastic...

Set off this afternoon on a walk route we first discovered six months ago. We pa...

Suebguineapig

Graduate•8 years ago

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wish me luck

So I am planning to start week 5 tonight, everything was well planned. I had my main meal at lunch, I had an early night last night and I've had a quiet day...

So I am planning to start week 5 tonight, everything was well planned. I had my ...

sparklyowl

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 - that came round quick

My favourite week - I love the first bit of music after the 5 min warm up and tomorrow's weather looks spot on - 10 degrees, big sun and 8mph winds. Bring it...

My favourite week - I love the first bit of music after the 5 min warm up and to...

rammsteinqueen

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R1 done....I was so afraid!

Hello everyone! Did W4R1 and am convinced that it was only possible thanks to everyone repeatedly telling me to stay slow and take rest days. Was almost going...

Hello everyone! Did W4R1 and am convinced that it was only possible thanks to ev...

Tryinghard2016

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

Gremlins.

Week 4 run 1 done! 10 outings with Laura boosting my confidence and now my first post (I've loved reading lots of posts). Even though I'm pleased that I've got...

Week 4 run 1 done! 10 outings with Laura boosting my confidence and now my first...

1903

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

Week 5 Run 2 (x4)

What a day I'm having. I got up, put on my running gear (I like to drop that in casually...now I'm on Week 5 I have special clothes to exercise in for the...

What a day I'm having. I got up, put on my running gear (I like to drop that in ...

Cianalas

•8 years ago

5 Replies

W2R2 still hanging in there

Nearly through W2 and am "hanging in there", I don't look forward to the time set aside to run but do enjoy the feeling afterwards! I've made the mistake of...

Nearly through W2 and am "hanging in there", I don't look forward to the time se...

simonHumph

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Generic Newbie post

After many months of procrastination, I *finally* started the Couch to 5k last week and just did the first run of week 2 this morning and maybe it's just...

After many months of procrastination, I *finally* started the Couch to 5k last w...

frankyb88

•8 years ago

5 Replies

W7R1 made me cry

I laid in bed umming and arring shall I go today or leave till Wednesday to let my legs recover from Saturdays W6R3....so I jumped out of bed and decided to...

I laid in bed umming and arring shall I go today or leave till Wednesday to let...

Jmiss

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

In your face, week two, run one!

Nawww... been childminding and helping my daughter move house for several days, so missed my third day last week and was a bit nervous about going on to week...

Nawww... been childminding and helping my daughter move house for several days, ...

Mamahen

•8 years ago

3 Replies

My w3d1

Morning guys! After going out on the lash saturday, pigging out on vegan pizza at zizzi again and getting tattooed on my wrist yesterday i thought i would...

Morning guys! After going out on the lash saturday, pigging out on vegan pizza ...

Ayelet

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Flipbelt trial

I know people on this forum have asked in the past about running belts so I thought I would post my experience if anyone is interested. When I run I usually...

I know people on this forum have asked in the past about running belts so I thou...

Marinagirl

•8 years ago

12 Replies

New Toy for Birthday

Got this on Sunday gave a test drive this morning hopefully I will see tiny improvements as I carry on and at least if I don't get any faster I will now how...

Got this on Sunday gave a test drive this morning hopefully I will see tiny impr...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

I'M JUST SO CONFUSED!!!!

I was going to title this post 'a confession' because it is, but having just looked at my activity tracker it told me I'd RUN for 30 minutes, whereas on...

I was going to title this post 'a confession' because it is, but having just loo...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

Hot and sticky running

Did my first holiday rin today. Up at 7.30, it was already 26c. Only managed a very slow 22min 2.5k. But bear in mind I usually run inside on a lovely safe...

Did my first holiday rin today. Up at 7.30, it was already 26c. Only managed a v...

TheHack

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2016

Nearly 5k

Hello again Laura. Hard workout

Wind, waves and weather won't stop me from running

Back to the drawing board... and loving it.

I still feel proud when I see my 'graduate' status badge 😄

Graduation day tomorrow #excited!

Totes confused

W6 R3

Week 1 Run 1

Sofa Surfing

How have others settled in?

Parkrun, dodgy knee playing up again, a new PB (4th one in 4 parkruns) and a surprise at the end of this post :D

Men's new Lidl running clothes

First week on 10k trainer- done!

Joining the graduate gang!

Reflections From A Dog Walk That Turned Into A Joglet With Dog

wish me luck

Week 8 - that came round quick

W4R1 done....I was so afraid!

Gremlins.

Week 5 Run 2 (x4)

W2R2 still hanging in there

Generic Newbie post

W7R1 made me cry

In your face, week two, run one!

My w3d1

Flipbelt trial

New Toy for Birthday

I'M JUST SO CONFUSED!!!!

Hot and sticky running

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