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W5R3 What a run!

I was very apprehensive about this run - a whole 20mins without stopping when just a few weeks ago one minute was hard! But I did it and I am so happy! The...

I was very apprehensive about this run - a whole 20mins without stopping when ju...

motherduckling

Graduate•8 years ago

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painful knee

have not beenable to run since my week6 run 2 last Sunday as my right knee in pain, which is really frustrating me as one to graduate before the end of this...

have not beenable to run since my week6 run 2 last Sunday as my right knee in pa...

sarahspain

Graduate•8 years ago

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Ran the 'Chariots of Fire' beach

I've finally ventured out into public a couple of days ago (had been hiding behind a wall running in circles in an empty grassed building plot). W8R1. Ran...

I've finally ventured out into public a couple of days ago (had been hiding behi...

Lauracorin

•8 years ago

11 Replies

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Last run on Friday - then what?

Hi all. I'm on another HealthUnlocked group but only just stumbled across this one. From a complete non-runner with rubbish lungs and rubbish knees, I have my...

Hi all. I'm on another HealthUnlocked group but only just stumbled across this o...

Chickenkeeper2015

•8 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Very pleased with myself today as I really didn't feel like going out but I did and completed run 1 of week 5 and although it was a bit tough it wasn't as bad...

Very pleased with myself today as I really didn't feel like going out but I did ...

janey38

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 - dreading run 3

Just completed run 2. Managing to do the runs without stopping and my recovery walks are feeling much better but I really can't see how I can suddenly step up...

Just completed run 2. Managing to do the runs without stopping and my recovery w...

Gertlet

•8 years ago

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Running again after the Christmas market terror attack

The Christmas market is 5 min walk from our home and I usually go through on my way to the park where I run. Since I run early in the mornings, the stalls are...

The Christmas market is 5 min walk from our home and I usually go through on my ...

boptillyoudrop49

Graduate•8 years ago

40 Replies

Forgive my ignorance

But I can't seem to find an explanation What does W7R3 mean? I have seen it in other variations too but I can't seem to figure out the reference. (wearing...

But I can't seem to find an explanation What does W7R3 mean? I have seen it in ...

smuck777

•8 years ago

4 Replies

You know you're a bit obsessed by C25K when...

A customer in your shop mentions her husband has bought her running shoes for Christmas and she's never run before then you start telling her all about the...

A customer in your shop mentions her husband has bought her running shoes for Ch...

loisamelia

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Running after a break - But hadn't completed C25K

Hello everyone, I've found lots of posts about running after a break on the forum, but most posters have finished the C25K plan and ended up having a break so...

Hello everyone, I've found lots of posts about running after a break on the foru...

Purplepot

•8 years ago

6 Replies

HIT

We are on our way to Norn Iron for the holidays. As ever packing & sorting was left to the last minute. (When will we learn....?!) So while my hubby was away...

We are on our way to Norn Iron for the holidays. As ever packing & sorting was l...

Davoda

Graduate•8 years ago

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Consistently 10min per mile

I am always consistently 10 min per mile regardless of distance, so far up to 8k. I am trying for 10k soonish. Even my pb for 5k is 30.36min. How do I improve...

I am always consistently 10 min per mile regardless of distance, so far up to 8k...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Final score: W4R2 - 1 / David - 0

A bit fed up with myself, didn't make it to the end. Still, better than not doing it at all, I guess ... I'm still determined to keep going but will now...

A bit fed up with myself, didn't make it to the end. Still, better than not doi...

davidhwynn

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

Week 9: Run 1

*insert happy dance here* I knew I had things to do this morning so I had a Plan. Which started with me putting on running gear first thing. I parked the car...

*insert happy dance here* I knew I had things to do this morning so I had a Plan...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•8 years ago

14 Replies

Can anyone recommend a good pilates DVD for runners please?

Merry Christmas everyone! I'm still on the IC and too busy to get to the gym and wondered if anyone could recommend a DVD for pilates that will help me to...

Merry Christmas everyone! I'm still on the IC and too busy to get to the gym an...

northernlass1965

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

I know where Santa's hidden my present 🎁! 😄

Out on my cross country/village run this morning and saw this, it's a Maserati sports coupe, my absolute dream car! Not really running related but it's got a...

Out on my cross country/village run this morning and saw this, it's a Maserati s...

Madge50

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R1 - Attempt 2

So after missing out on W4R1 on Monday by less than a minute, I tried it again today. I slowed down some more and managed to get through so am VERY happy. Not...

So after missing out on W4R1 on Monday by less than a minute, I tried it again t...

Sarah1703

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Peace

For Irish-John, McFitty, Pc59, Lee337, Irishprincess and all of you other busy bees out there, this post is for EVERYONE on this forum - It does not mean to...

For Irish-John, McFitty, Pc59, Lee337, Irishprincess and all of you other busy b...

Flossie22

Graduate•8 years ago

35 Replies

Happy Shortest Day, Folks.

Apologies to anyone on the Equator or in the Southern Hemisphere. Look away now. :) This is my first winter as a runner. When, by the way, will I start to...

Apologies to anyone on the Equator or in the Southern Hemisphere. Look away now...

AnneDroid

Graduate•8 years ago

27 Replies

"Nightingale1, calling Nightingale1, are you receiving? Over"

I am getting a little concerned that we haven't heard from NIGHTINGALE1 for a while. 🤔 I know he's a master of his running, 😎 like so many of you on here,...

I am getting a little concerned that we haven't heard from NIGHTINGALE1 for a wh...

Flossie22

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

In the zone...a bit too much maybe

I decided that as I don't have to do the school run for a couple of weeks to try and go out for a bit longer in the morning. I'm building it up slowly and...

I decided that as I don't have to do the school run for a couple of weeks to try...

loisamelia

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

Nearly there... wk9 run2

O man, one run to go where did the time go...

Jamseeboy

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Starry starry night... w6r2

Yes, that's right - I made it out for my second run of the week and decided I could stop being a wuss and just move on. My knee seems to be holding up well,...

Yes, that's right - I made it out for my second run of the week and decided I co...

RainbowC

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

Im new and Thinking about starting to run

Hi Everyone, Im thinking about trying to get into shape and think learning/starting to jog and run may help me. Im a Male of 33 I used to be into my fitness...

Hi Everyone, Im thinking about trying to get into shape and think learning/sta...

Coolstone

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Breathing helps hill running!

Hope all you C25K'rs are doing well. I still remember battling through each week and wondering if I would ever ENJOY running! Around a year after graduation,...

Hope all you C25K'rs are doing well. I still remember battling through each wee...

JoolieB1

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

I'm new here...

Not actually brave enough to post until now... but I've completed Week 4, Run 1, and not actually died, so I'm beginning to think I may actually be capable of...

Not actually brave enough to post until now... but I've completed Week 4, Run 1,...

FionaTC

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Week 7 Run 2 :)

Went just slightly slower, found it much easier!! Didn't seem that much slower (pace was about 8.2 mins/km) - and still covered 3k, so that was ok. Even...

Went just slightly slower, found it much easier!! Didn't seem that much slower (...

CookieM

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

New Parkrun Tshirt

Got this last week and wore it Saturday, nice piece of kit! And all proceeds go into Parkrun, so don't mind it being a tad expensive. Will put photo on with me...

Got this last week and wore it Saturday, nice piece of kit! And all proceeds go ...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

22 Replies

Going Stark Raving Mad

So almost 3 weeks ago, I picked up a random (not mine) child, and hurt my middle back - but still ran (didn't hurt when I ran). 2 weeks later with still some...

So almost 3 weeks ago, I picked up a random (not mine) child, and hurt my middle...

RuNananana

Graduate•8 years ago

15 Replies

Monday night canicross

I ran all the way up the Hill of Doom for the second week in a row! I was slower this week (though not by much) as I was helping another runner by taking her...

I ran all the way up the Hill of Doom for the second week in a row! I was slower...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•8 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2016

W5R3 What a run!

painful knee

Ran the 'Chariots of Fire' beach

Last run on Friday - then what?

Week 5 Run 1

Week 5 - dreading run 3

Running again after the Christmas market terror attack

Forgive my ignorance

You know you're a bit obsessed by C25K when...

Running after a break - But hadn't completed C25K

HIT

Consistently 10min per mile

Final score: W4R2 - 1 / David - 0

Week 9: Run 1

Can anyone recommend a good pilates DVD for runners please?

I know where Santa's hidden my present 🎁! 😄

W4R1 - Attempt 2

Peace

Happy Shortest Day, Folks.

"Nightingale1, calling Nightingale1, are you receiving? Over"

In the zone...a bit too much maybe

Nearly there... wk9 run2

Starry starry night... w6r2

Im new and Thinking about starting to run

Breathing helps hill running!

I'm new here...

Week 7 Run 2 :)

New Parkrun Tshirt

Going Stark Raving Mad

Monday night canicross

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