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Magic Belt

Week 7 run 1 under my.belt. literally as was too mild for jacket so I used my running utility belt for the first time. And it may have magic powers because I...

Week 7 run 1 under my.belt. literally as was too mild for jacket so I used my r...

annie1970

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6 done

Just completed w6r3. Wasn't too bad but my knees hurt a bit after the run.

Ifomsky

Graduate•7 years ago

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I could cry.....

Not with pain !!.... but with frustration!!! although tbh there is a bit of pain in there as well. I've been so careful - only running twice a week,...

Not with pain !!.... but with frustration!!! although tbh there is a bit of pain...

Debs4GNR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Ju Ju's runniversary is today!!🍸🍭

4 years ago today I set forth on week 1 run 1 and I can honestly say I have never looked back. It's life changing, and I have done a little vlogette to...

4 years ago today I set forth on week 1 run 1 and I can honestly say I have neve...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

I have completed the first run in the week 2 today and by the 3rd 90 second run I actually found myself enjoying it. Think I must have masochistic tendencies!...

I have completed the first run in the week 2 today and by the 3rd 90 second run ...

Ruthf72

•7 years ago

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W7R1 isn't it supposed to get easier?

Well this was the hardest run so far. I really struggled. I managed to get through the 25 mins but it was not easy at all. My pulse was crazy high too! I...

Well this was the hardest run so far. I really struggled. I managed to get throu...

Minimaxi

Graduate•7 years ago

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Ste ppi ng ston es

I was rather apprehensive about my first post-graduation/post Park Run run so I thought I'd call on Laura's assistance and use the Stepping Stones podcast....

I was rather apprehensive about my first post-graduation/post Park Run run so I ...

Now-runner_NeedsAttn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Why does it hurt when I walk between runs more than when I run?

Hi all, I have just got home from the gym.... week one day two completed 🎉🎉🎉 It was good... not easy... but I have a real sense of accomplishment having...

Hi all, I have just got home from the gym.... week one day two completed 🎉🎉🎉...

Bel74

•7 years ago

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The Mad March Tea Party Quest week 2 - Feel free to join,

Hi and welcome to our new Quest please feel free to join. Hope you all doing well and you working towards your Quest goals. I've named the Quest Mad March tea...

Hi and welcome to our new Quest please feel free to join. Hope you all doing wel...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Great North West Half Marathon

Yippee! I squeezed this sodding apple and finally got a photo out of it. I'm off sightseeing with my wife now as were up here on holiday but I promise to...

Yippee! I squeezed this sodding apple and finally got a photo out of it. I'm of...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Wk8 Day3 done at last!

Gremlin Steve opened a bleary eye this morning as I opened the curtains to check the weather. "Whatcha doin?" he asked, "checking to see if I need my wet...

Gremlin Steve opened a bleary eye this morning as I opened the curtains to check...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

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W7C25K

This is a really special post for me . Because not only do I usually not write on public forums but I also never thought (though i always hoped) that there...

This is a really special post for me . Because not only do I usually not write o...

SR2016

•7 years ago

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Running while travelling, or not??

So in a few weeks I will be heading off for a 5 week holiday, and I am not sure what I am going to do in terms of keeping up with running? I will be going with...

So in a few weeks I will be heading off for a 5 week holiday, and I am not sure ...

motherduckling

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

Just starting out

Morning All, just thought I would say hello! I did my first run of week one on Saturday and am off to the gym again this morning to do the second one. I have...

Morning All, just thought I would say hello! I did my first run of week one on S...

Bel74

•7 years ago

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W2R1 - before the sunrise!

Well - who'd have thought it?! Me - lazy old me - up at 6am to go for a run! I honestly never thought that would happen... there was something quite peaceful...

Well - who'd have thought it?! Me - lazy old me - up at 6am to go for a run! I h...

Claireisrunning

•7 years ago

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Here goes nothin'!! I'm 58 and 40 lbs overweight ...

Hi, everyone! I'm excited to have found this forum. I've been strength training for a little over two years and lost 60 lbs. I still have 40 lbs to go, so...

Hi, everyone! I'm excited to have found this forum. I've been strength trainin...

LaurieRunsNow

•7 years ago

14 Replies

repeat or move on...c25k

hi, I need some advice please. I have completed week five of the couch to 5k programme, which i do on the treadmill at home. only I was only able to run for 8...

hi, I need some advice please. I have completed week five of the couch to 5k pro...

Dmason

•7 years ago

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W8R1 "I could have eaten a fridge!" 🍝

1 X 28 minute run. . I started my run at 11 in the morning. Had a banana at 10 and was feeling great before heading out. I did have my breakfast cereal in the...

1 X 28 minute run. . I started my run at 11 in the morning. Had a banana at 10 a...

nchunc

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1r1

That's it I have finally started thank god for the new sports bra at Xmas didn't feel to bad but have had nice long soak in bath tonight to help those poor...

That's it I have finally started thank god for the new sports bra at Xmas didn't...

Karenrbnsn88

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Find running so hard

Just started running, on week 3. I can't run 5k i run for about 23 mins it nearly kills me everytime, does it get easier??

Just started running, on week 3. I can't run 5k i run for about 23 mins it nearl...

stacylolajaz14

•7 years ago

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Troubled

I was always a walker, now the lower calfs get very tight. Also my feet start to tingle, numb like. Ive had 2 back surgeries and am very careful .

I was always a walker, now the lower calfs get very tight. Also my feet start to...

Janhelpme

•7 years ago

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To infinity and beyond.....

Away for a few days for half term, so I turned out from the Premier Inn at the Tees Barrage at half seven this morning, thinking I'd head down to the Infinity...

Away for a few days for half term, so I turned out from the Premier Inn at the T...

AlbertRoss

Graduate•7 years ago

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Now, do I have a soak in bath or do I tackle that 20 mins run?!

Well, hello everyone. I decided to go for it and get that week5run3 done. Can't say much for my breathing though! Very poor although I must say I did a very...

Well, hello everyone. I decided to go for it and get that week5run3 done. Can't ...

Chrysanthemum

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

W5R1 - do all roads lead to Rome?

First run of W5 today and it went well. I'm following a slightly different app from the NHS one so this run had me do: 5 mins warmup 3 minutes running with 30...

First run of W5 today and it went well. I'm following a slightly different app f...

Ajtarbotton

•7 years ago

10 Replies

The funny things you see when you're on a run

This morning when I was out I was passed by a car full of nuns and then by a man riding a massive penny farthing. Anyone else seen anything startling, funny or...

This morning when I was out I was passed by a car full of nuns and then by a man...

loisamelia

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

W5R2 - I enjoyed that.

I ventured out in gorgeous weather yesterday to have a pop at W5R2. To be honest I was dreading it; even though I've done it before it seems a big step up...

I ventured out in gorgeous weather yesterday to have a pop at W5R2. To be hones...

Snufflegruff

Graduate•7 years ago

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What a difference a day makes.

So, yesterday morning I did a spot of parkrun tourism at St Andrews on my way home from a lovely few days away. I had the cold but I remembered the rule about...

So, yesterday morning I did a spot of parkrun tourism at St Andrews on my way ho...

AnneDroid

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

You just gotta do it...

I had a spot of bother with gremlins myself this morning to add to my usual pre-run faffage... My new 'hilly' socks were in the wash so pulled my second...

I had a spot of bother with gremlins myself this morning to add to my usual pre-...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

The Gremlins changed tactics

First they tried to stop me going at all by playing me my favourite violin concerto (so that's quite a big delay and a great opportunity for procrastination)....

First they tried to stop me going at all by playing me my favourite violin conce...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Great North West Half Marathon

Hi everyone, I'm sat in front of my laptop with a huge smile across my face. I completed the half marathon this afternoon in Blackpool. My Bib No 414 My...

Hi everyone, I'm sat in front of my laptop with a huge smile across my face. I c...

Hidden

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2017

Magic Belt

W6 done

I could cry.....

Ju Ju's runniversary is today!!🍸🍭

Week 2 Run 1

W7R1 isn't it supposed to get easier?

Ste ppi ng ston es

Why does it hurt when I walk between runs more than when I run?

The Mad March Tea Party Quest week 2 - Feel free to join,

Great North West Half Marathon

Wk8 Day3 done at last!

W7C25K

Running while travelling, or not??

Just starting out

W2R1 - before the sunrise!

Here goes nothin'!! I'm 58 and 40 lbs overweight ...

repeat or move on...c25k

W8R1 "I could have eaten a fridge!" 🍝

W1r1

Find running so hard

Troubled

To infinity and beyond.....

Now, do I have a soak in bath or do I tackle that 20 mins run?!

W5R1 - do all roads lead to Rome?

The funny things you see when you're on a run

W5R2 - I enjoyed that.

What a difference a day makes.

You just gotta do it...

The Gremlins changed tactics

Great North West Half Marathon

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