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W2R1 cancelled 😡

Very disappointed that I've come down, once again, with this viral chesty cough that's been doing the rounds since autumn. I had it before and over Christmas...

Very disappointed that I've come down, once again, with this viral chesty cough ...

Feistlet

Graduate•8 years ago

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Completed week 1 - newbie runner

Hey everyone - new to this running gig; never really played much sport or did P.E., but decided (at the ripe old age of 25 :P) that I want to get fitter. So a...

Hey everyone - new to this running gig; never really played much sport or did P....

Ajtarbotton

•8 years ago

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W3R2 and miserable gremlin

I thought Stan was going to win tonight...Firstly I had contemplated running in daylight but then last night I think Stan whispered into my daughter's ear that...

I thought Stan was going to win tonight...Firstly I had contemplated running in ...

MotherPip

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2R2 completed.

Todays run felt harder than the last one.But it was done . Lets see what the next one brings.

Todays run felt harder than the last one.But it was done . Lets see what the nex...

pjs1764

•8 years ago

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It's official.............space invaders make you fly!😉

Well, almost! Pic with required tutu and wings is from today's parkrun birthday run - 7th birthday for Cambridge parkrun....yeehaah, pic on right is from the...

Well, almost! Pic with required tutu and wings is from today's parkrun birthday ...

Madge50

Graduate•8 years ago

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Buzzing!

Despite my bad bout of norovirus middle of the week, I was determined to at least attempt w3r3 and tonight I did it! And amazingly enough I actually found it...

Despite my bad bout of norovirus middle of the week, I was determined to at leas...

annie1970

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 🏃‍♀️

I did it!!!! The gremlins nearly got me, after a Nando's lunch I flaked out on the sofa and tried to put it off til tomorrow, but I gave it a couple of hours...

I did it!!!! The gremlins nearly got me, after a Nando's lunch I flaked out on t...

Smithy84

Graduate•8 years ago

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I HATE running!!

If you haven't recently seen a grown man cry then you weren't near me today! I managed my W4R3 but in the second 5 minute period I really didn't know whether...

If you haven't recently seen a grown man cry then you weren't near me today! I ...

davidhwynn

Graduate•8 years ago

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I should have run into the Specsavers window!!

Hi everyone, I completed my 5 mile run on Thursday evening, managing to shave another 1:30 of the overall time. Friday was rest day and I was all siked up for...

Hi everyone, I completed my 5 mile run on Thursday evening, managing to shave an...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Over the hill...

Inspired by Pc59 and RunningGeek I set off on Stepping Stones this morning. I wasn't feeling as keen as usual, but looking out of the window and seeing blue...

Inspired by Pc59 and RunningGeek I set off on Stepping Stones this morning. I wa...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Glorious Walk with Gremlins

As I did a long run yesterday and had my legs aching all evening, I decided that today would be a rest day, and I would resist the temptation to join Parkrun....

As I did a long run yesterday and had my legs aching all evening, I decided that...

Razouski

•8 years ago

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W5R1 - ok!

The warmer temperatures really made it much easier for me, so with less asthma breathing issues and not being freezing cold to worry about I found it ok and...

The warmer temperatures really made it much easier for me, so with less asthma b...

KS69

Graduate•8 years ago

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Newby here

Hi Guys New to this group and this running lark.....started walking/jogging beginning of January I was nearly 16st, smoking like a train and abit partial to a...

Hi Guys New to this group and this running lark.....started walking/jogging begi...

Adeb45

•8 years ago

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Boulder holder recommendations

I am looking to buy a second pair of Boulder holders (sports bra) where nothing moves, chaffs or slips out! My old shock absorber has gone past the point of no...

I am looking to buy a second pair of Boulder holders (sports bra) where nothing ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W8R1 was not the disaster my head told me it would be! 😃

Having struggled with my W7R3 for 25 mins I was dreading my run today. I kept telling myself it didn't matter if I couldn't finish 28 mins I could try again...

Having struggled with my W7R3 for 25 mins I was dreading my run today. I kept te...

Foxes1961

Graduate•8 years ago

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Am I dreaming

After joining HealthUnlocked last September, followed 12wk plan not with out blips but have lost nearly 3stone. I began to increase my exercise on wk 2 , from...

After joining HealthUnlocked last September, followed 12wk plan not with out bli...

Ganny

•8 years ago

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HELP... Mild shin pain

Hi. I should be doing W4R2 today but don't know if I should take a break which I am loathed to do. I am running on my treadmill. My left shin hurts down at the...

Hi. I should be doing W4R2 today but don't know if I should take a break which I...

noodlecanrun72

•8 years ago

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Post grad park run

So this morning I did my first parkrun in over 4 years. As I was waiting at the bus stop my cousin drive past so I got a lift to the park. I ran with my...

So this morning I did my first parkrun in over 4 years. As I was waiting at the ...

Plumesworld

Graduate•8 years ago

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Norovirus

So I was due to finish week three yesterday but was sadly struck down by norovirus Wednesday night. I'd done run two Wednesday evening and went to bed feeling...

So I was due to finish week three yesterday but was sadly struck down by norovir...

annie1970

Graduate•8 years ago

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Physio Update

Went to see my physio this morning and she confirmed that, as I suspected, I have Plantar Fasciitis :-( She did some ultrasound and massage and has given me...

Went to see my physio this morning and she confirmed that, as I suspected, I hav...

Sarah1703

•8 years ago

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Not sure whether to rerun Week 7

I'm writing this after a particularly difficult series of three runs last week doing Week 7. Although I achieved them, it was touch and go and I really...

I'm writing this after a particularly difficult series of three runs last week d...

Tractorman

Graduate•8 years ago

15 Replies

Under the weather.

Headache and sore throat today🙄 Think I will leave W6 Day 2 till tomorrow .

Gladioli

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Week6 Day2

Hopping on the scales this morning, i stared straight ahead, fully expecting to see a gain when I looked down, even though I've been such an angel with food...

Hopping on the scales this morning, i stared straight ahead, fully expecting to ...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•8 years ago

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Morning run with hills

I forced myself up and out this morning, even though I didn't really want to. On the spur of the moment I decided to go a different route, one with hills!...

I forced myself up and out this morning, even though I didn't really want to. On...

loisamelia

Graduate•8 years ago

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Anyone else doing Couch to 5K all over again?

Just that really - wondered if anyone else was restarting Couch to 5K? I staggered through last year, and even managed a couple of Park Runs, but without the...

Just that really - wondered if anyone else was restarting Couch to 5K? I stagger...

Fiendarina

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Wk 6 Day 1

Steve the gremlin was working overtime yesterday with his " you are too tired to go out tonight" and his " even your colleagues are saying you look tired" and...

Steve the gremlin was working overtime yesterday with his " you are too tired to...

Dhiny

•8 years ago

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W4R3 - Laura we're a team!

W4R3 - after a good W4R2 on Wednesday in chilly weather, the relative warmth of a 5 degree run beckoned. "It can't possibly go so well" said the gremlins....

W4R3 - after a good W4R2 on Wednesday in chilly weather, the relative warmth of ...

SlowSlowKwikKwikSlow

Graduate•8 years ago

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Newbies...... Have you looked back in time?

I'm posting this because looking through old posts has really inspired me. The graduates are brilliant, inspiring and ( rather funny, hope you lot don't...

I'm posting this because looking through old posts has really inspired me. The g...

Jalapenolover101

Graduate•8 years ago

17 Replies

Roll on tomorrow

Looking forward to my little run tomorrow morning... not sure why I quite enjoy running in bad (wet) wheather? I recommend it to anyone who avoids this... i

Looking forward to my little run tomorrow morning... not sure why I quite enjoy ...

Salud-forgood

Graduate•8 years ago

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Well well well...W3R1

I trotted out to have a go last night ..my week 2 was split due to illness and a pulled back... 13 days between run2 and run3. I wasn't sure on Tuesday if I...

I trotted out to have a go last night ..my week 2 was split due to illness and a...

MotherPip

Graduate•8 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2017

W2R1 cancelled 😡

Completed week 1 - newbie runner

W3R2 and miserable gremlin

W2R2 completed.

It's official.............space invaders make you fly!😉

Buzzing!

Week 5 run 3 🏃‍♀️

I HATE running!!

I should have run into the Specsavers window!!

Over the hill...

Glorious Walk with Gremlins

W5R1 - ok!

Newby here

Boulder holder recommendations

W8R1 was not the disaster my head told me it would be! 😃

Am I dreaming

HELP... Mild shin pain

Post grad park run

Norovirus

Physio Update

Not sure whether to rerun Week 7

Under the weather.

Week6 Day2

Morning run with hills

Anyone else doing Couch to 5K all over again?

Wk 6 Day 1

W4R3 - Laura we're a team!

Newbies...... Have you looked back in time?

Roll on tomorrow

Well well well...W3R1

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