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W8 - defeated by my hip

Sadly it looks like I'm on the IC for a bit. I took an extra day but that was clearly not enough, I couldn't complete even 20 minutes of W8 R3. It's not the...

Sadly it looks like I'm on the IC for a bit. I took an extra day but that was cl...

LauraLiz

•7 years ago

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Bananas

A banana from the fridge, nectar after a hot wk7 run 1. Can't believe I've done 25 minutes running, just a tad pleased with myself 😎! Happy running to one...

A banana from the fridge, nectar after a hot wk7 run 1. Can't believe I've done...

Gran4z

Graduate•7 years ago

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Race for life 5k

Hi guys I did the 5k Race for life run in 33 minutes yesterday. I shocked myself, hey what a difference it makes running with other people. I thoroughly...

Hi guys I did the 5k Race for life run in 33 minutes yesterday. I shocked myself...

Chrissie1963

•7 years ago

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Keep breathing....

I'm nearly 8 weeks into the c25k plan. My breathing technique is poor. I believe ut should be in through the nose, out through the mouth, I've tried meditation...

I'm nearly 8 weeks into the c25k plan. My breathing technique is poor. I believe...

RedFacedRach

•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

Well it was early up and out to avoid the heat and try to tackle the 3 minute runs ! Well pleased to say I completed it Yah! Roll on Wednesday .... still in...

Well it was early up and out to avoid the heat and try to tackle the 3 minute ru...

Paullyon

•7 years ago

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Today's run in this heat...

...will be on the treadmill with the fan pointing straight at me :D

Cliff_H

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just starting out

Hi everyone I really need to get active at 20st I need to do something Is it safe to just start run running from the beginning I thought you would have to...

Hi everyone I really need to get active at 20st I need to do something Is it sa...

Anita6

•7 years ago

8 Replies

WK6R2.

Run2 completed 15 mins ago, pleased that I'm I still enjoying the programme and on schedule.

Run2 completed 15 mins ago, pleased that I'm I still enjoying the programme and ...

Gwibiwyr51

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week five vlog is up

Week 5 vlog is up on YouTube https://youtu.be/knrIAV2TYgk Hope you enjoy

HiddenGem

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finally! 5Km

Well I did it! Was out sting yesterday and thought... hmmmmm I will continue my route around this corner and back home (though there was a number of god awful...

Well I did it! Was out sting yesterday and thought... hmmmmm I will continue my ...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

Wk1 r3

A hot one this morning but now all ready for week 2. Have a happy Monday everyone.

A hot one this morning but now all ready for week 2. Have a happy Monday everyon...

acheymakey

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Weekly run chat 19th to the 25th of June

Hi everybody, Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's all going, Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to...

Hi everybody, Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's a...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

Try, try again

Waited til really late this evening to do my w7r1 - was going to give it a pass because it's so hot but had a go late this evening. Ran a different route as I...

Waited til really late this evening to do my w7r1 - was going to give it a pass ...

Emmaball

•7 years ago

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Running and thyroid problems

Hi I wondered if there's anyone out there wrists runs and has thyroid problems ? Just have a few questions please :) x

Hi I wondered if there's anyone out there wrists runs and has thyroid problems ?...

Jwoldhams

•7 years ago

9 Replies

I want to run Quest wk 1 - Feel free to join.

Hi there, for those who know me the title is very apt for me at the moment, but I know I'm not alone with the heat and those on the IC many of us can empathise...

Hi there, for those who know me the title is very apt for me at the moment, but ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk7 r1

So I went out this morning and did the 25 minutes nonstop jog. Well pleased that I managed to complete it in the heat. Hoping it cools down before the next...

So I went out this morning and did the 25 minutes nonstop jog. Well pleased that...

Filbertneale

•7 years ago

1 Reply

The heat matters!

I have read a lot of posts today from disappointed people. Guys it is very hot and humid out there! This affects your body (and mind too probably). I waited...

I have read a lot of posts today from disappointed people. Guys it is very hot a...

nikkiwabit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 shorter runs Again ??!

Hey everyone Iv not started yet due to start week six tomorrow just confused to why after running 20 mins am I going back to the shorter runs ? Hope all your...

Hey everyone Iv not started yet due to start week six tomorrow just confused to ...

HiddenGem

Graduate•7 years ago

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Ouchie knees!

I completed w2r2 this morning but im really struggling with sore knees. Its sort of below the knee cap but towards the middle (where knees meet) Anyone else...

I completed w2r2 this morning but im really struggling with sore knees. Its sort...

joblueeyes63

•7 years ago

6 Replies

First 5k

Well, I made it! Very very tired due to the heat but I got round the 5K course. I couldn't have done it without my son Olly pace making. He stuck by his old...

Well, I made it! Very very tired due to the heat but I got round the 5K course. ...

TiredOldMan

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9

I started week 9 run 1 yesterday morning by entering into my 5th 5k Parkrun. What a morning! The weather was fab and I also celebrated by doing the run with my...

I started week 9 run 1 yesterday morning by entering into my 5th 5k Parkrun. Wha...

damienair

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

NEW STARTER

I am really excited about using this app. Hoping that it will keep me motivated to finally get dit. Not a natural long distant running as I prefer to sprint as...

I am really excited about using this app. Hoping that it will keep me motivated ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Disappointed 😒

Today I feel like I've failed. On week 4 run 2 I had to slow to a walk for 30 seconds during the second 3 minute run (the one after the first 3 min and 5 min)...

Today I feel like I've failed. On week 4 run 2 I had to slow to a walk for 30 se...

Lou1981

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Week 5 in the bag.

It was very warm morning which nearly put me off going out for run 3 knowing that I had to run for 20 mins! I thought to myself don't be a wimp just get out...

It was very warm morning which nearly put me off going out for run 3 knowing tha...

Ange1825

•7 years ago

6 Replies

I only went and did it!!

On week 9 of the programme and yesterday I ran 5k in 39 minutes. I was a complete non runner 9 weeks ago so much so if you looked in the dictionary it would...

On week 9 of the programme and yesterday I ran 5k in 39 minutes. I was a complet...

troubleatmill

•7 years ago

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W6R1...didn't quite make it :(

Tried to do w6R1 this morning and didn't make it....the curse of week 6 has struck! I was running a course I haven't done before and after the first 2.5minutes...

Tried to do w6R1 this morning and didn't make it....the curse of week 6 has stru...

KattaK

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 and hit 5k!

Hi guys, this is my very first post and my very first time of attempting to run (other than to desperate my kids from fighting!). My ultimate goal was to run a...

Hi guys, this is my very first post and my very first time of attempting to run ...

ShellyWhite78

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 holiday dilemma

Hello! This is my first post and, after 51 years of actively avoiding running, I cannot believe I’ve got this far and that I’m absolutely loving it (even...

Hello! This is my first post and, after 51 years of actively avoiding running, ...

Starttorunat51

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Week 7 completed

Can't believe I've made it to the end of week 7. I still don't enjoy it but I do get a sense of achievement from making myself keep going to the end. In week 1...

Can't believe I've made it to the end of week 7. I still don't enjoy it but I do...

KKThomas

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Longest run Half marathon training

Well early start (6.30) to make sure is was cool....well below 25 anyway. So last chance for me a hubby to do a long run together before our half marathon on...

Well early start (6.30) to make sure is was cool....well below 25 anyway. So las...

ShannieP

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

W8 - defeated by my hip

Bananas

Race for life 5k

Keep breathing....

Week 3 Run 1

Today's run in this heat...

Just starting out

WK6R2.

Week five vlog is up

Finally! 5Km

Wk1 r3

Weekly run chat 19th to the 25th of June

Try, try again

Running and thyroid problems

I want to run Quest wk 1 - Feel free to join.

Wk7 r1

The heat matters!

Week 6 shorter runs Again ??!

Ouchie knees!

First 5k

Week 9

NEW STARTER

Disappointed 😒

Week 5 in the bag.

I only went and did it!!

W6R1...didn't quite make it :(

Week 8 and hit 5k!

Week 8 holiday dilemma

Week 7 completed

Longest run Half marathon training

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