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W1r1

Tonight's the night..im 49 totally unfit,diabetic,17 stone at 5ft 8 so it's time to do something about it. Very apprehensive but just hope I can do at least a...

Tonight's the night..im 49 totally unfit,diabetic,17 stone at 5ft 8 so it's time...

PaddyD68

•7 years ago

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Enjoyed that!

W4R2 done, another one bites the dust lol 😉 was a bit tough at beginning but music and focus and it was over b4 I knew it!

W4R2 done, another one bites the dust lol 😉 was a bit tough at beginning but mu...

CB27LJ10

•7 years ago

7 Replies

w3r3

some extra effort but it could be completed ...

pallende

•7 years ago

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Disappointing 😕

So i started week 2 on sunday morning...got up & out by 8am.managed it ok & felt really good.i was really keen to go for run 2 today.i worked this morning(i...

So i started week 2 on sunday morning...got up & out by 8am.managed it ok & felt...

Hidden

•7 years ago

23 Replies

One more run but will it be graduation?

Hi lovely people. Not had a good couple of weeks, mood wise that is. So not only slacked on the running but also have swum less. Anyway today did do week 9 run...

Hi lovely people. Not had a good couple of weeks, mood wise that is. So not only...

nikkiwabit

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm ready for WK6R3 🤞🏼

WK6R2 has been achieved!! 😆 I found this a lot easier than the first run of WK6 and I think it must be because of all the heartache and tears after dropping...

WK6R2 has been achieved!! 😆 I found this a lot easier than the first run of WK6...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk4R1

Done -pace over speed but completed.

Seanjack

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R2 - hoping W4 goes back to 90s!

Found today's run hard going. Perhaps the 4 days rest before run 1 helped. Going to enjoy my rest day tomorrow but somehow looking forward to run 3 at the same...

Found today's run hard going. Perhaps the 4 days rest before run 1 helped. Going...

Richard7

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Late morning run 😦

Woke up a bit late, so decided not to run as soon as I got up but to have breakfast and run a bit later. Won't be doing that again soon! So busy, with people...

Woke up a bit late, so decided not to run as soon as I got up but to have breakf...

Dpsl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Is it normal?

Hi again everyone, I've not posted for a while due to some health issues and surgery. I got the all clear from the cardio team a couple of weeks ago as well :)...

Hi again everyone, I've not posted for a while due to some health issues and sur...

Hidden

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Week 4 run 1

Felt apprehensive before going out today, but managed the full run. Now feeling tired but looking forward to the next one!

Felt apprehensive before going out today, but managed the full run. Now feeling ...

neddytime

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1 smashed!

I was so nervous about starting week 4, as I really struggled with the last run and felt as if I barely completed week 3 - but I've gone and done it! I ran...

I was so nervous about starting week 4, as I really struggled with the last run ...

MirandaJane

•7 years ago

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Where to run as it gets darker ...?

I'm on week 2, and so far have only run in daylight hrs. I don't feel quite ready to be pounding public pavements all red faced & panting.....It's not...

I'm on week 2, and so far have only run in daylight hrs. I don't feel quite read...

Tracey73

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Intro- what felt like a badass run

Hello, I signed up to connect with people, like me, who have an interest in becoming fitter/fit. A snapshot of the stage I am at: I dreaded a run yesterday,...

Hello, I signed up to connect with people, like me, who have an interest in bec...

malakhayek

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Advice please on useful apps to plan 5k routes

I'm currently just starting the C25k programme but thought I would start incorporating a 5km walk in addition to my normal one hour long walk in the park with...

I'm currently just starting the C25k programme but thought I would start incorpo...

haycart

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week9 run1

Signing in to put it in writing that I completed the first run of the final week, to remind myself as much as anything, in case I doubt myself! It was tough,...

Signing in to put it in writing that I completed the first run of the final week...

CarolineLou71

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Trying to get fit

Well I am 46 with fibromyalgia and chronic pain throughout my body but I am trying my best to get on with life. I have signed up to do a 5k run at the end and...

Well I am 46 with fibromyalgia and chronic pain throughout my body but I am tryi...

plodder71

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Suddenly Sore

Morning! I am about to embark on W6R3 which I am proud to say I am looking forward to tackling. Can anyone please explain why all of a sudden post run my legs...

Morning! I am about to embark on W6R3 which I am proud to say I am looking forwa...

Helepops

Graduate•7 years ago

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Pre-run anxiety...

OMG... My pre-run anxiety is real. I start Week 2 Run 1 tomorrow & I was fine until the thought came to me just now. My usual symptons are butterflies, tummy...

OMG... My pre-run anxiety is real. I start Week 2 Run 1 tomorrow & I was fine u...

Hidden

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Hi

Hi all I have a good few stone to lose and a friend introduced me to this. I am a complete novice when it comes to running but am going to give this my all....

Hi all I have a good few stone to lose and a friend introduced me to this. I am ...

BEESKI

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Finished!

I have just completed the final run. I've really enjoyed this journey and would love to continue running further. Has anyone got any advice on other apps etc...

I have just completed the final run. I've really enjoyed this journey and would ...

LottyBaker

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Running In the Rain Quest.... the final week certificate!!

Hi everybody, many thanks to Realfoodieclub for designing this fabulous certificate for you to print off and keep.... and isnt that panther rather gorgeous :)...

Hi everybody, many thanks to Realfoodieclub for designing this fabulous certific...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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It's a yabbadabbadoooo for W2

Had a bit of a cronky foot (non-running related) between W2r2 and W2r3 so had to ease up for longer than I wanted to. Took the R3 at a slightly slower running...

Had a bit of a cronky foot (non-running related) between W2r2 and W2r3 so had to...

stormwarden

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Run 1 done

So running outdoors was amazing, feel so much fresher and breathing in the fresh air much better than in a gym room lol.. Walking back home now 😆

So running outdoors was amazing, feel so much fresher and breathing in the fresh...

sczoo26

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Motivation

I really thought my get up and go had got up and gone, till I read some of the great posts on here this morning. I missed my run over the weekend. Yes there...

I really thought my get up and go had got up and gone, till I read some of the g...

Maztink

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Running after a heart attack?

A friend of mine is recovering from a minor heart attack - has had one operation to put a stent in and will soon have another similar operation. He's doing OK...

A friend of mine is recovering from a minor heart attack - has had one operation...

iain-strachan

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week five run three!!

I did it!!! I'm so pleased with myself and am seriously in the smug zone right now ☺️. It was foggy here this morning, that was good as hopefully less people...

I did it!!! I'm so pleased with myself and am seriously in the smug zone right n...

Glossy

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

Ready to start again

Hey all, so it's almost 9.30am on a Tuesday morning and I'm gonna restart my running from NOW last time I did this I was doing it in the gym from now on I'm...

Hey all, so it's almost 9.30am on a Tuesday morning and I'm gonna restart my run...

sczoo26

•7 years ago

9 Replies

W3 R2

Run 2 of week 3 completed this morning! Enjoyed this one, it was a lovely misty morning and I was out before a lot of the traffic! Running is going well I...

Run 2 of week 3 completed this morning! Enjoyed this one, it was a lovely misty ...

buddie17

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Wk2 painful knees - New here!

Hello I've just completed wk2 first run and my knees are aching this morning after a night's rest. I haven't been able to run/jog for years but week 1 went...

Hello I've just completed wk2 first run and my knees are aching this morning aft...

Waspi

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

W1r1

Enjoyed that!

w3r3

Disappointing 😕

One more run but will it be graduation?

I'm ready for WK6R3 🤞🏼

Wk4R1

W3R2 - hoping W4 goes back to 90s!

Late morning run 😦

Is it normal?

Week 4 run 1

W4R1 smashed!

Where to run as it gets darker ...?

Intro- what felt like a badass run

Advice please on useful apps to plan 5k routes

Week9 run1

Trying to get fit

Suddenly Sore

Pre-run anxiety...

Hi

Finished!

Running In the Rain Quest.... the final week certificate!!

It's a yabbadabbadoooo for W2

Run 1 done

Motivation

Running after a heart attack?

Week five run three!!

Ready to start again

W3 R2

Wk2 painful knees - New here!

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