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W9r2

Only one run till 🎓 x x felt good tonight. very mild out so regret wearing my semmit (vest) but no respectable Scots lass goes out in January without one on

Only one run till 🎓 x x felt good tonight. very mild out so regret wearing my ...

Linda_pink

Graduate•7 years ago

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Not quite enough stamina!

I tried the beyond 5k stamina podcast just after I graduated in September and found it far too tough. I had another go at it today and although I didn't manage...

I tried the beyond 5k stamina podcast just after I graduated in September and fo...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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The write up from Christmas Eve virtual team parkrun is in parkrun UK News, under Feedback from the Field 😃🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻🏃🏼‍♀️

Thanks to RunaroundSue for submitting a write-up on our behalf! It's a great read! Thanks to everyone who joined in, shouted us on, sent good vibes, provided...

Thanks to RunaroundSue for submitting a write-up on our behalf! It's a great rea...

Millsie-J

Graduate•7 years ago

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Newbie here! Question about ankle problem

Not a first time runner, but first time in almost a year. I'm on week 7 on the C25K program and stumbled upon this site while proactively searching for what to...

Not a first time runner, but first time in almost a year. I'm on week 7 on the C...

Siawa

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 complete who'd have thought it

Wow just completed my 3rd run of week 1. Totally over the moon. Unlike the other days I had to go at lunch time after I finished work, rather than first...

Wow just completed my 3rd run of week 1. Totally over the moon. Unlike the oth...

first_mate

Graduate•7 years ago

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BMI 40+

I haven't posted here throughout but wanted to let the other folks who might be wondering if it's possible to do this with a 40+ BMI - it's possible and it's...

I haven't posted here throughout but wanted to let the other folks who might be ...

EyeBar

•7 years ago

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First time runner - a few questions

Hi guys, I've been looking into what I can do to finally get fit, and I've chosen couch to 5k! However I've never been a runner, I was a swimmer in my younger...

Hi guys, I've been looking into what I can do to finally get fit, and I've chose...

cml99

•7 years ago

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C25K- by bike? Advice needed for a newbie please!

Hello there! I'm Jess93, and I'm new around here. I've just graduated from C25K (running), and really enjoyed it. Although I can't manage a full 5k in 30...

Hello there! I'm Jess93, and I'm new around here. I've just graduated from C25K ...

Jess93

•7 years ago

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So excited . . . my first copy of Runner's World

has just popped through my letterbox. Well that is me sorted, I am going to have some lunch, then sit down and read it! How lucky am I! :) Happy running...

has just popped through my letterbox. Well that is me sorted, I am going to have...

Flossie22

Graduate•7 years ago

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Ice Gremlin Strikes

In deference to still not being 100% free of a cold, I drove over to the river for a gentle jog. As I got out of the car there were other other dog walkers...

In deference to still not being 100% free of a cold, I drove over to the river f...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1D3 - positivity slightly waning

Beautiful sunny day here but lack of sleep meant I was not looking forward to the run at all. But, it was in the diary, so had to be done. Warm clothes on,...

Beautiful sunny day here but lack of sleep meant I was not looking forward to th...

SlowSlowKwikKwikSlow

Graduate•7 years ago

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C25k

Hi I started the couch to 5k today . I feel a little disheartened that I couldn't finish it . I ran 4 times instead of 6 and walked the rest. Has anyone else...

Hi I started the couch to 5k today . I feel a little disheartened that I couldn'...

XdollfaceX17

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Running at 65

I am 65 and have just completed wk1 day 1 of C25k I feel good and looking forward to Sunday for day2.

I am 65 and have just completed wk1 day 1 of C25k I feel good and looking for...

Grannybags

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Weight Gain

Is it weird to gain weight even though you are counting calories? I walk on my off days but I'm not seeing any differences in inches or on the scale, only in...

Is it weird to gain weight even though you are counting calories? I walk on my o...

Lbnewsom

•7 years ago

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Those paths you'd normally complain to the council about...

...are actually brilliant when it's frosty. I've been out the last few days when the pavements and roads have been threatening to pitch me onto my backside...

...are actually brilliant when it's frosty. I've been out the last few days when...

park79

•7 years ago

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W5R1 - Eeek

Well that was hard work. I did complete W5R1 but only just. My saving grace was that some music came on which exactly fitted my pace so that got me through it....

Well that was hard work. I did complete W5R1 but only just. My saving grace was ...

Sarah1703

•7 years ago

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Week, who'd of thought it?

Well Inever thought I would be posting here!!! I am not a runner, always joked that I couldn't run for a bus! However, I have nearly completed my first week of...

Well Inever thought I would be posting here!!! I am not a runner, always joked t...

Jange

•7 years ago

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Yay, did my 2nd run and named my Gremlin

Well the thighs were still feeling a bit tender from Monday night's first venture and I found myself looking forward to tonight simply to get the run (HAHAHA)...

Well the thighs were still feeling a bit tender from Monday night's first ventur...

MotherPip

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run for chocolate!!

Sounds good doesn't it?? There is one of these near me, in Bournemouth, in February. I was just wondering if anyone from here was thinking of going or has...

Sounds good doesn't it?? There is one of these near me, in Bournemouth, in Febru...

beckied

Graduate•7 years ago

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Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Runners

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zbTZqAJihKE

Bazza1234

Graduate•7 years ago

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what I did on my 'rest day'

As it is my rest day from week 2 (my third run is tomorrow - Friday) I left my sports bra in the drawer and, at his request went to town with Hubby-To-Be where...

As it is my rest day from week 2 (my third run is tomorrow - Friday) I left my s...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•7 years ago

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Am I too old to start again?

Hello, I'm new here. I've attempted running several times, always aware that I look like I'm having a seizure, red face, etc. I won't give up but am conscious...

Hello, I'm new here. I've attempted running several times, always aware that I l...

Chrysanthemum

Graduate•7 years ago

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Reacquainted with Julie.......

I've been using mainly the Speed & Stamina podcasts but on a whim today decided to use week 9 for the first time since graduation. Well, that first 'whoosh'...

I've been using mainly the Speed & Stamina podcasts but on a whim today decided ...

Joy57

Graduate•7 years ago

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Im planning to get off the IC next week

So ive been stuck on the IC for around a month after my softplay tumble but this week I have been able to walk and run around after my toddler pain free! So...

So ive been stuck on the IC for around a month after my softplay tumble but this...

dipdab

•7 years ago

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Run Fat Boy Run

Hello 👋 hope everyone is ok out there. Not been on anything like this before. 2nd run of week 1 today. Bloody hard. I'm very overweight to obese apparently...

Hello 👋 hope everyone is ok out there. Not been on anything like this before. ...

trafford99

•7 years ago

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I did it!!

I haven't posted much on the forum, every time I come here for help, I find it in the posts of others ☺and I always find the support here amazing! Anyway, so...

I haven't posted much on the forum, every time I come here for help, I find it i...

beckied

Graduate•7 years ago

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25 min!

Run 3 of week 6 done. As usual the long run looks scary at fast but it was doable with a slow and steady pace. There were some momentarily felt strong enough...

Run 3 of week 6 done. As usual the long run looks scary at fast but it was doabl...

Gitts

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 3 (attempt 2) - yes!

Legs felt good, breathing felt good, managed not to slip on any icy pavements... ....on to week 9!!!! :D

Legs felt good, breathing felt good, managed not to slip on any icy pavements......

CookieM

Graduate•7 years ago

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Started c25k Again After Achillies Tendon Injury Last Summer

Hi all I am attempting the c25k again after wrecking my left Achilles tendon last year.

Hi all I am attempting the c25k again after wrecking my left Achilles tendon las...

mike1979

•7 years ago

1 Reply

New running leggings, just need the legs!

Just got my new running leggings but life got in the way of trying them today. So they await my next run at the weekend. My legs don't seem to be that strong...

Just got my new running leggings but life got in the way of trying them today. S...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2017

W9r2

Not quite enough stamina!

The write up from Christmas Eve virtual team parkrun is in parkrun UK News, under Feedback from the Field 😃🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻🏃🏼‍♀️

Newbie here! Question about ankle problem

Week 1 complete who'd have thought it

BMI 40+

First time runner - a few questions

C25K- by bike? Advice needed for a newbie please!

So excited . . . my first copy of Runner's World

Ice Gremlin Strikes

W1D3 - positivity slightly waning

C25k

Running at 65

Weight Gain

Those paths you'd normally complain to the council about...

W5R1 - Eeek

Week, who'd of thought it?

Yay, did my 2nd run and named my Gremlin

Run for chocolate!!

Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Runners

what I did on my 'rest day'

Am I too old to start again?

Reacquainted with Julie.......

Im planning to get off the IC next week

Run Fat Boy Run

I did it!!

25 min!

Week 8 run 3 (attempt 2) - yes!

Started c25k Again After Achillies Tendon Injury Last Summer

New running leggings, just need the legs!

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