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RunTogether

I have just come across this site. https://runtogether.co.uk/about/ It is very new so groups and routes are still being added. There is one place near me that...

I have just come across this site. https://runtogether.co.uk/about/ It is very n...

RunaroundSue

•8 years ago

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New trainers

I found a running shop quite by accident while my wife was handbag shopping. Had my gait checked new custom insoles and running shoes bought (second pair in 3...

I found a running shop quite by accident while my wife was handbag shopping. Had...

Gemset

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5 R3 - Surely not possible?

OK I've managed to get up to W5 R2 today but I can't see how two lots of 8 minutes running is suddenly going to lead to 20 continuous minutes running next...

OK I've managed to get up to W5 R2 today but I can't see how two lots of 8 minut...

GoldenRetrieversRule

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7,Run 2

Maintaining the good times from the last few runs! A few sharper inclines as I decided to mix my route a bit,mix of old and new and backed off a little to ease...

Maintaining the good times from the last few runs! A few sharper inclines as I d...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week 6 run two with a cold!

I have a head cold but it was so gorgeous this morning I had to get out there. And it was well worth it! The run was fine and the clean cold air seemed to sort...

I have a head cold but it was so gorgeous this morning I had to get out there. A...

Snorkmaidenuk

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

New Babies 👟 👟

One of my running routes is through woodland, and another across grass and muddy tracks around the park, so as the weather is becoming damper my trainers are...

One of my running routes is through woodland, and another across grass and muddy...

Razouski

•8 years ago

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W1 r3

Hi everyone, it's been a while since I posted, I've started the programme again having stopped at the first hurdle a while back. I'll be doing this run this...

Hi everyone, it's been a while since I posted, I've started the programme again ...

nin-runner

•8 years ago

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Miller2

Hi, Thanks for telling me how to post photos on here. This is the photo I've edited for you. :)

Hi, Thanks for telling me how to post photos on here. This is the photo I've edi...

Josepha2263

Graduate•8 years ago

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Darkness isn't so bad after all. The gremlins have lost their status.

I will invest in a runners torch now because I know I'll use it: Yesterday evening I did my first dark run and I can honestly say I enjoyed it. (Head or body...

I will invest in a runners torch now because I know I'll use it: Yesterday eveni...

1903

Graduate•8 years ago

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And finally...5K!

I graduated a month ago now. I am firmly in the "slow and steady" camp so I managed 3.3K in my thirty minutes. I have been stretching out the time, so this...

I graduated a month ago now. I am firmly in the "slow and steady" camp so I mana...

tortoisegirl

Graduate•8 years ago

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'Who needs to think when your feet just go?'

I heard Tina Weymouth singing this as I reached 5K this morning (it's from 'Genius of Love' by the Tom Tom Club). Tina is singing about dancing but I thought...

I heard Tina Weymouth singing this as I reached 5K this morning (it's from 'Geni...

Peterjjjjjjjj

Graduate•8 years ago

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Well W1R2 done, but demoralised

The biggest positive by MILES - went out early this morning, frost still around, autumn sunshine gradually melting the light frost covering ... everything I...

The biggest positive by MILES - went out early this morning, frost still around,...

davidhwynn

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduate at last!

I've completed the programme and I'm happy to say I graduated a week ago.. but hadn't run all this week after flu, and it was an effort to restart again, but I...

I've completed the programme and I'm happy to say I graduated a week ago.. but h...

letsgoletsgo

Graduate•8 years ago

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Things you didn't realise would happen when you became a runner...

I've really caught the running bug and am thoroughly enjoy going out for runs. When I'm not running I find myself thinking about my next run. Before the bug...

I've really caught the running bug and am thoroughly enjoy going out for runs. W...

mooning

Graduate•8 years ago

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Newbie

Hi all, newbie to the forum here. I've always tried to keep healthy over the years especially during my time in the RAF :), and was playing 7-a-side football...

Hi all, newbie to the forum here. I've always tried to keep healthy over the ye...

Brunelphil

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Returning to couch to 5k

Returning to health unlocked after a long absence mainly due to a period of not being too well, but thats all in the past now. So tomorrow will be day one of...

Returning to health unlocked after a long absence mainly due to a period of not ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W2r2

Completed this morning. beautiful morning chilly but bright trees all bright orange and red. gym induction last night, trainer told us best exercises to help...

Completed this morning. beautiful morning chilly but bright trees all bright or...

Linda_pink

Graduate•8 years ago

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I've only gone and done it!

So here we go...a massive thank you to everyone, past and present on this forum. All your postings and comments have been instrumental in driving me forward on...

So here we go...a massive thank you to everyone, past and present on this forum....

Skywatcher

Graduate•8 years ago

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So...I'm re-running the entire programme again but this time faster!! Week 1 Run 1

So - I wrote in here when I graduated a month or so ago and thought I'd update. I started C25K at 41, a whopping 8 and half stone overweight and a 20 a day...

So - I wrote in here when I graduated a month or so ago and thought I'd update. ...

Extrastrongbint

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

1st run - day one - week one -

Hi, new to running I thought if I got into exercise it would help me focus more on my healthy food, and then lead to desired weight loss, hopefully getting...

Hi, new to running I thought if I got into exercise it would help me focus mo...

Lifejourney

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Skipping

Well, anyone out there tried skipping , yes that's with a skipping rope So hard , I had a go today and was utterly shattered ! IT was soooo very easy when I...

Well, anyone out there tried skipping , yes that's with a skipping rope So hard...

Mollydex

Graduate•8 years ago

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Nearly back on it...

Three weeks or so ago I hurt my knee at the start of week 3 with what was apparently a bit of ligament damage. After a couple of shorter try-outs, tonight I...

Three weeks or so ago I hurt my knee at the start of week 3 with what was appare...

Cookie1166

•8 years ago

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Wk 6, run 1... Thanks for the warning!

Have successfully completed this run....but goodness that was harder than it had any right to be! Thanks to Lee337 and to everyone who has posted about the...

Have successfully completed this run....but goodness that was harder than it had...

Raven2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7R2 completed!

Hey guys/gals, Yes, I completed my 2nd run of week 7 earlier today and I'm getting ever closer to that graduation! :) Once again my only concern was trying to...

Hey guys/gals, Yes, I completed my 2nd run of week 7 earlier today and I'm getti...

Lee337

Graduate•8 years ago

38 Replies

Week 2 Run 2 complete :)

Came home from work early and decided to go straight out before it got dark. Started with my usual route through the wood behind my house, but decided it was...

Came home from work early and decided to go straight out before it got dark. Sta...

CookieM

Graduate•8 years ago

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One run to go!

Can't quite believe I only have one more to go! Have really enjoyed the 9 weeks. Have improved so much...never thought I'd be able to run for 30 mins!

Can't quite believe I only have one more to go! Have really enjoyed the 9 weeks....

eddie23

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 run 2.. tick

I headed out tonight after work, it was just starting to come in dark and it was so cold. I could see my breath when I ran and I can't say I warmed up so I...

I headed out tonight after work, it was just starting to come in dark and it wa...

debze

Graduate•8 years ago

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191 days and counting.

Hi everyone, Fifteen weeks ago I weighed 20 stone. I have been dieting and walking since then and now weigh 18 stone. In 191 days I will be 60 years old. My...

Hi everyone, Fifteen weeks ago I weighed 20 stone. I have been dieting and walki...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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One more reason to do this...

I've gained a few kg's over the years...a lot actually. But 8 weeks ago I started this journey of c25k and I've diligently followed the program and continue to...

I've gained a few kg's over the years...a lot actually. But 8 weeks ago I starte...

SassyAushie

Graduate•8 years ago

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Getting off the treadmill

Having graduated in Sept running on a treadmill, I decided to start running outside. Then I got an awful cold and cough which put me out of action for a couple...

Having graduated in Sept running on a treadmill, I decided to start running outs...

Hidden

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2016

RunTogether

New trainers

W5 R3 - Surely not possible?

Week 7,Run 2

Week 6 run two with a cold!

New Babies 👟 👟

W1 r3

Miller2

Darkness isn't so bad after all. The gremlins have lost their status.

And finally...5K!

'Who needs to think when your feet just go?'

Well W1R2 done, but demoralised

Graduate at last!

Things you didn't realise would happen when you became a runner...

Newbie

Returning to couch to 5k

W2r2

I've only gone and done it!

So...I'm re-running the entire programme again but this time faster!! Week 1 Run 1

1st run - day one - week one -

Skipping

Nearly back on it...

Wk 6, run 1... Thanks for the warning!

W7R2 completed!

Week 2 Run 2 complete :)

One run to go!

Week 6 run 2.. tick

191 days and counting.

One more reason to do this...

Getting off the treadmill

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