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Weekly run chat 23rd to the 29th of October 💥

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 share...

Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's all going, Some...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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Fun 5k

Had to post this. Whilst doing the Great Run Local 5k at the weekend, this snap was tasked. I’m the one fully clothed......

Had to post this. Whilst doing the Great Run Local 5k at the weekend, this snap ...

kesmcg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wow

Morning guys first run of week & it was wow I'm really getting into this running 🏃 can't believe I'm still going w7 r1 25 minutes straight off wow 😉 . Off to...

Morning guys first run of week & it was wow I'm really getting into this running...

kst2222

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6, round the block and back again :)

Yay just got back from W6R3 and still buzzing! In weekdays I have to run early when it is dark so I have a route with well lit roads, it's about 3.6k. As I...

Yay just got back from W6R3 and still buzzing! In weekdays I have to run early ...

Copperbird

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk5R1

That was wet n windy but good, knew there would b a 5min run as seen other posts didn’t know there would b 3!! Actually enjoyed it bring on Wednesday 😀

That was wet n windy but good, knew there would b a 5min run as seen other posts...

happyhammer73

Graduate•7 years ago

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Am I doing this right?

Hi everyone, i'm new to both posting and running.I am 63yrs old and 201/2 stone in weight and have just completed run 2 week 4, I say run but it is a slow...

Hi everyone, i'm new to both posting and running.I am 63yrs old and 201/2 stone...

Nosreap

•7 years ago

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Speeds....

Good night all. I was just sitting here and going through my Samsung Health app. I always start it up when I'm doing my runs. Haven't really paid much...

Good night all. I was just sitting here and going through my Samsung Health app....

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 4 nerves!

Hi, I have completed week 3 and I am so proud, even though at the end of my runs and I beetroot red and utterly breathless. Safe to say I am not a natural...

Hi, I have completed week 3 and I am so proud, even though at the end of my run...

ehipi

•7 years ago

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What is your week October (4) Feel free to join.

Hi there and welcome to What is your week October (4) It is so good to see so many of you on here. How did your week go? The idea of "what is your week" Every...

Hi there and welcome to What is your week October (4) It is so good to see so m...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just starting my couch to 5k journey

Hi I'm 51 years old, just completed week one and the backs of my knees are a bit tender. I really hope I can get myself running by Christmas so that I can be a...

Hi I'm 51 years old, just completed week one and the backs of my knees are a bit...

Mabsabs

Graduate•7 years ago

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Storms, sunshine….and a satisfied Snail

Warning, as ever… for those that know me, it has been a while… for those that don’t know me… read if you wish, and be warned for the future😊 It really has...

Warning, as ever… for those that know me, it has been a while… for those that d...

Oldfloss

Administrator•7 years ago

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A Swim Between Runs 🏊

I've realised today that I could actually manage to swim on a Tuesday morning between my Monday and Wednesday C25K runs. I could only do it once a week but...

I've realised today that I could actually manage to swim on a Tuesday morning be...

Blue-Jay

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Feeling cross with myself as I had to stop at 22.5minutes as I felt sick. I'd had a large meal and a few Bacardi and diet cokes last night and tried my...

Feeling cross with myself as I had to stop at 22.5minutes as I felt sick. I'd ha...

Angellw7y

Graduate•7 years ago

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Been AWOL for a while!

Have had a break from C25K to having been ill a couple of times, and my kids picking up bugs from school. It's been frustrating but inevitable, having to...

Have had a break from C25K to having been ill a couple of times, and my kids pic...

Blue-Jay

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 over now for week 3!!

So week 2 is complete and I really enjoyed it . It feels like a real challenge every time I start up the app! During my 7 weeks of being on my new health kick...

So week 2 is complete and I really enjoyed it . It feels like a real challenge e...

Eileen1987

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W4r2

I am running. I have never run before. But I can't wait for my next run. 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

I am running. I have never run before. But I can't wait for my next run. 🏃🏽‍♀...

Ksf19

•7 years ago

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Week 7

I have just finished wk 7 run 2. I manage to get them done. I find the first 5 mins the worst. Have been considering staying on 25 min runs until they become...

I have just finished wk 7 run 2. I manage to get them done. I find the first 5 m...

Br0ughd3rg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bad run...or intervals?

I really wasn't feeling it this morning. But it was run day, so off I went. The plan was to warm up at home and start running from the front door...but I...

I really wasn't feeling it this morning. But it was run day, so off I went. The ...

Sandyscroll

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Urgh.

W2R1 well that was a bit of a chore. Was really looking forward to another run but lost my enthusiasm as the day went on. I had an easy day at work and managed...

W2R1 well that was a bit of a chore. Was really looking forward to another run b...

Susieq174

Graduate•7 years ago

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Not running based but chuffed

Today I stepped on the scales and had finally lost the 3st (42lbs) of fat I set myself as a target back in April... pic on left is me last June (2016) when my...

Today I stepped on the scales and had finally lost the 3st (42lbs) of fat I set ...

swisstony4

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5r1 last 2mins....😱

Woke this morning feeling tired & lethargic & thought il maybe leave my run till tomorrow but after reading all the posts, which i tend to do each morning, il...

Woke this morning feeling tired & lethargic & thought il maybe leave my run till...

Pc59

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3

Just finished week 3 of couch to 5k n surprisingly I’m finding it easy to follow .. I’m sure the hard work starts now lol

Just finished week 3 of couch to 5k n surprisingly I’m finding it easy to follo...

ianb70

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Loving Life right now! Aches and al!l

Yesterday was an amazing day of firsts for me. First 5K, first of many I hope! First time running with and amongst other runners. Up to now I have been a...

Yesterday was an amazing day of firsts for me. First 5K, first of many I hope! ...

MelloMar

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Weight loss

Me again! As a lot of u know I started week 4 today and am getting right into it. Im hoping to lose a lot of weight (preferably around 3 stone). How long...

Me again! As a lot of u know I started week 4 today and am getting right into it...

dennymac82

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Week 1

Yay week 1 completed. Knees complained a bit as did my groin on the left but just walked it through and it's ok. My dog is enjoying the night time excursions...

Yay week 1 completed. Knees complained a bit as did my groin on the left but jus...

Geo-Lesley

•7 years ago

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New runner

Having always resisted the impulse to run for even a bus the latest cold wind has put me off my usual bike rides. My daughter has completed C25K and converted...

Having always resisted the impulse to run for even a bus the latest cold wind ha...

Nightsnail

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Zombie run

Hi can someone tell me what the zombie run app is please. On the last week and need something to push me.

Hi can someone tell me what the zombie run app is please. On the last week and ...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

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W5 R1 not too shabby

Not my best run as my breathing took longer than normal to settle down and my rhythm had gone AWOL! But despite Brian’s attempt to add to that I completed it....

Not my best run as my breathing took longer than normal to settle down and my rh...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Hi I'm new with twingy knees

Just started week 6 which I'm thrilled about but the knees twinge at the front annoyingly. I'm 57and have twingy knees anyway but have been doing...

Just started week 6 which I'm thrilled about but the knees twinge at the front ...

Marygord

•7 years ago

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So far so good!!

Decided to test the knee having given it 5 days to get over the cyprus waves knocking me for six!! Decided treadmill was the one to test it on rather than the...

Decided to test the knee having given it 5 days to get over the cyprus waves kno...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

Weekly run chat 23rd to the 29th of October 💥

Fun 5k

Wow

Week 6, round the block and back again :)

Wk5R1

Am I doing this right?

Speeds....

Week 4 nerves!

What is your week October (4) Feel free to join.

Just starting my couch to 5k journey

Storms, sunshine….and a satisfied Snail

A Swim Between Runs 🏊

Week 6 run 3

Been AWOL for a while!

Week 2 over now for week 3!!

W4r2

Week 7

Bad run...or intervals?

Urgh.

Not running based but chuffed

W5r1 last 2mins....😱

Week 3

Loving Life right now! Aches and al!l

Weight loss

Week 1

New runner

Zombie run

W5 R1 not too shabby

Hi I'm new with twingy knees

So far so good!!

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