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Back After Recovery of 15 days

Slowely and strongly coming back to normal routine after a break of 15 days of recover o From injury caused by ankle twist during the long run on 20 july...

Slowely and strongly coming back to normal routine after a break of 15 days of r...

Viraniparvez

Graduate•7 years ago

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Something to Bear in Mind

A lot of the 'inspirational' posts you see on Facebook and the like are a bit cheesy, but I saw this one on my timeline tonight and thought it was very...

A lot of the 'inspirational' posts you see on Facebook and the like are a bit ch...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Follow on podcasts faster

I run quite fast but don't get very far for some reason. I run at 170bpm on my park run but this would be my topish comfortable speed. Have been looking...

I run quite fast but don't get very far for some reason. I run at 170bpm on my ...

LemonieJ

Graduate•7 years ago

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Weekly chat 7-13 August

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...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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3 year couch 25k graduation anniversary

My life has completely transformed in the last 3 years. My wk9 run3 graduation run was 6th august 2014 and oh how I wish id this years sooner. But as the...

My life has completely transformed in the last 3 years. My wk9 run3 graduation r...

warekdavid

Graduate•7 years ago

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Beaten by my so

Did my 2nd park run yesterday, really enjoyed it, improved my time by 3 mins, ran the whole thing without stopping. My 13 yr old son came with me. As he never...

Did my 2nd park run yesterday, really enjoyed it, improved my time by 3 mins, ra...

rutheliza

Graduate•7 years ago

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Podcasts

Hi all, where do I get the podcasts?

Martin_Rose

Graduate•7 years ago

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Shy runner

How do people run in public? So far I've been running around a local park but as the nights draw in, as an evening run type of girl, I don't really want to be...

How do people run in public? So far I've been running around a local park but as...

Drhds

•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 completed!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Yeeaayyy! I have achieved my goal! I can't believe it!, I am thrilled to bits! So what now?!! Suggestions most welcome 😄

Yeeaayyy! I have achieved my goal! I can't believe it!, I am thrilled to bits! S...

KY13

Graduate•7 years ago

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I've done it!

I've been really struggling after graduating to complete 30 mins running (jogging). I think I've completed one 30 min run since, I'm putting it down to having...

I've been really struggling after graduating to complete 30 mins running (joggi...

Mrsbee28

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 completed!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Yeeaayyy! I have achieved my goal! I can't believe it!, I am thrilled to bits! So what now?!! Suggestions most welcome 😄

Yeeaayyy! I have achieved my goal! I can't believe it!, I am thrilled to bits! S...

KY13

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

only just downloaded the app. Beginners any advice would be much appreciated.. thanks in advance 👌🏻

Hi guys, Just downloaded this as I've experienced ill health for 18months. Three operations later I'm feeling ready to loose this 3st I've gained in the mean...

Hi guys, Just downloaded this as I've experienced ill health for 18months. Three...

Darcy_whitehead

•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 accomplished

Well after 1 week and 4 days break I have finally completed week 8 run one . Managed 5.06 k and even ran in the pissing rain . I joined Mobike today so thought...

Well after 1 week and 4 days break I have finally completed week 8 run one . Man...

Karina1976

•7 years ago

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What have I done?

I miss the discipline of the programme. I miss being told what to do - I spend my work life managing people and things and outside of work, I just want...

I miss the discipline of the programme. I miss being told what to do - I spend ...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just starting

So, turned 58 this summer and haven't run since school.... Did my first session today. Pleased that I did every bit of it. The podcast really helped. I'm...

So, turned 58 this summer and haven't run since school.... Did my first session ...

Ianson

Graduate•7 years ago

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Well, that's week 2 run 3 in the bag

Phew.... That is all. Lol

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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If it's can do this, so can you!

Like EleanorL who posted her amazing story earlier today, I too watched the London Marathon back in April and the accompanying MIND documentary and was...

Like EleanorL who posted her amazing story earlier today, I too watched the Lond...

Bonkersbrit

Graduate•7 years ago

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How have I done that!

Having been very sporty through to my early 30's, I ballooned up to 17st. I'm now 49. I start week 9 tomorrow. It's been a massive struggle. I get up at 5:30 3...

Having been very sporty through to my early 30's, I ballooned up to 17st. I'm no...

HDJ1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Jogging after blood donation

Quick question for the collective. I'm giving blood late Tuesday and normally go out for a poddle Tuesday evenings. Should I give it a miss? Ta

Quick question for the collective. I'm giving blood late Tuesday and normally go...

Filbertneale

•7 years ago

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WK2 Finished still alive but thoughts of 3 minutes in my head.

Earlier this evening I got myself up from the couch and prepared for the final run of week 2. As usual I am always full of trepidation but once on the 5 minute...

Earlier this evening I got myself up from the couch and prepared for the final r...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Life keeps getting in the way

So I finished Week 1 about 5 days ago now. And yet I haven't got out yet for Week 2. Life just seems to keep getting in the way. This is really annoying me. I...

So I finished Week 1 about 5 days ago now. And yet I haven't got out yet for Wee...

hwarren9

•7 years ago

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Whoopee!! Wk 2 done!!

Well that wasn't too bad! Slow slow and then slower but made it with puff to spare!! Not a bad view either 😊😊

Well that wasn't too bad! Slow slow and then slower but made it with puff to spa...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduation tomorrow..

So my final run on the c25k tomorrow.. what a journey it has been. Not just in fitness level but in a mental state.. I never thought I'd make it through..!...

So my final run on the c25k tomorrow.. what a journey it has been. Not just in f...

Gem0903

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 7 Knee problem

Just finished week 7. No problem with the running but the last two runs my right knee has been so painful that I couldn't put my foot down and I have had to...

Just finished week 7. No problem with the running but the last two runs my righ...

Cambia1

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Decathlon 5k 'race' today

Well mine was more plod than race but I did enjoy it. Struggled with pinning on the race number - how high to pin or how low - easier on the flat chested!...

Well mine was more plod than race but I did enjoy it. Struggled with pinning on...

Valcart

Graduate•7 years ago

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The first run in ages... report from a sweltering snail.

Just touching base to say that mfam is still alive but not kicking so much, because it's too bloody hot here to do any more than curl up in the vegetable tray...

Just touching base to say that mfam is still alive but not kicking so much, beca...

mfamilias

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 tomorrow

So week 1 is done and week 2 is tomorrow I am feeling a little scared because I am guessing I will be running for longer, during week 1 I must have done...

So week 1 is done and week 2 is tomorrow I am feeling a little scared because I ...

sczoo26

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Where next

Am going to stay around for a bit but am looking for a running forum now I've graduated. Can anybody recommend a general running forum. Also somewhere to...

Am going to stay around for a bit but am looking for a running forum now I've gr...

LemonieJ

Graduate•7 years ago

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Challenged by the Marathon

Ha we went to check a longer circular route but forgot ( and we did know) it was the World Athletic Championship Marathon in the City. We battled barriers,...

Ha we went to check a longer circular route but forgot ( and we did know) it was...

Christo262

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Back on the saddle

After making a great start and completing up to w4r1, I then went down with an illness that turned into a chest infection and knocked me out of action for 3-4...

After making a great start and completing up to w4r1, I then went down with an i...

Cantersmum

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Back After Recovery of 15 days

Something to Bear in Mind

Follow on podcasts faster

Weekly chat 7-13 August

3 year couch 25k graduation anniversary

Beaten by my so

Podcasts

Shy runner

Week 9 Run 3 completed!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I've done it!

Week 9 Run 3 completed!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

only just downloaded the app. Beginners any advice would be much appreciated.. thanks in advance 👌🏻

Week 8 run 1 accomplished

What have I done?

Just starting

Well, that's week 2 run 3 in the bag

If it's can do this, so can you!

How have I done that!

Jogging after blood donation

WK2 Finished still alive but thoughts of 3 minutes in my head.

Life keeps getting in the way

Whoopee!! Wk 2 done!!

Graduation tomorrow..

Wk 7 Knee problem

Decathlon 5k 'race' today

The first run in ages... report from a sweltering snail.

Week 2 tomorrow

Where next

Challenged by the Marathon

Back on the saddle

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