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W5R3 Done! (In the midst of people who just finished a half marathon!)

Managed to put it off for most of the day yesterday, until it was really windy! But I'm enjoying my River Taff runs... which was a bit more energised today. I...

Managed to put it off for most of the day yesterday, until it was really windy! ...

smallbrit

•7 years ago

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Sad, but uplifting read on the mental health benefits of running.

In today's Daily Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/family/marina-fogle-took-running-deal-death-stillborn-son/ Marina Fogle: I took up running to...

In today's Daily Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/family/marina-fogl...

iain-strachan

Graduate•7 years ago

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5 minutes seemed like forever!

Week 4 Run 1 ..... DONE!!! Woke up at 4:45... and decided I could probably sleep 15 more mins and be ok! And I was, my hair just looks crazy at work today! Oh...

Week 4 Run 1 ..... DONE!!! Woke up at 4:45... and decided I could probably sleep...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•7 years ago

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A new hope

Well, after two false starts – the first when my knees rebelled at the unusual demands being made of them, the second when I overextended several groin muscles...

Well, after two false starts – the first when my knees rebelled at the unusual d...

Big_D

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Didn't think I was going to make it to the end of 20 minutes but held on! Have really enjoyed going out and seeing things from a different perspective as...

Didn't think I was going to make it to the end of 20 minutes but held on! Have r...

neddytime

Graduate•7 years ago

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Dedication

Set my alarm for 5.30 to go out and do W2R2. Silly me set it for 5.30 pm so woke up in a start 30 mins later than expected. My hubby said you might as well...

Set my alarm for 5.30 to go out and do W2R2. Silly me set it for 5.30 pm so woke...

TJMazz

Graduate•7 years ago

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So happy 😀

I just want to share how proud of myself I am I have just finished wk5r3 I never ever thought that I could run for 20 minutes in one go ! It seemed such a jump...

I just want to share how proud of myself I am I have just finished wk5r3 I never...

Neezy665

•7 years ago

24 Replies

Return to running?

Well, after being unable to run due to the injured hip for 4 months I decided that today was the day that I was going to tentatively give it a go. So out I...

Well, after being unable to run due to the injured hip for 4 months I decided t...

Lorna9339

•7 years ago

1 Reply

What have I done

Well, 2 weeks since I graduated and I think I've gone mad. Just signed up for a 10k at the end of November.

Well, 2 weeks since I graduated and I think I've gone mad. Just signed up for a...

reluctantrunner76

Graduate•7 years ago

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Oh dear terrible run 😬

Got my running gear on despite sleeping really badly so feeling very tired . Couldn't seem to get headphones/music to work so kept stopping to fiddle with...

Got my running gear on despite sleeping really badly so feeling very tired . Cou...

alpacagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Sunday morning trotting, and back on track!

Hello! I actually managed to sneak in a run yesterday and I am considering it my long-awaited W7R3 as it was just over 25 minutes without walking intervals. I...

Hello! I actually managed to sneak in a run yesterday and I am considering it my...

HeleneCorsa

Graduate•7 years ago

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Smug Face 😊

4 months ago I took up the challenge of couch to 5k, a work mate said "if I can do it - anyone can do it" I have never enjoyed running and was determined to...

4 months ago I took up the challenge of couch to 5k, a work mate said "if I can ...

DoJo1979

•7 years ago

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Week 3 complete 😁

Whilst I'm chuffed wk3 is complete, on the last 3 min run, I had tightness in my right calf which I struggled through but am concerned as I need to run 2x...

Whilst I'm chuffed wk3 is complete, on the last 3 min run, I had tightness in my...

Ajs07

Graduate•7 years ago

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TomTom Runner 3 Music Watch

I wrote a message but I'm not sure that it has posted so apologies if this is duplicated. I purchased this sports watch on Saturday and it works with my...

I wrote a message but I'm not sure that it has posted so apologies if this is du...

Gasgirl

•7 years ago

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W7R2 - lost in the woods!

Frankly I wasn't relishing this morning's run - still had tired legs from Saturday, took no exercise yesterday - unless you include chopping up pounds of...

Frankly I wasn't relishing this morning's run - still had tired legs from Saturd...

sjs1969

Graduate•7 years ago

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TomTom Runner 3 Music Watch

Hi, I have just purchased one of these watches. When I bought it, I asked if it was compatible with Android phones and was advised it was, which it is for...

Hi, I have just purchased one of these watches. When I bought it, I asked if it ...

Gasgirl

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Distance run

Hi, my wife and I are about to start week 9 The question is; Should the 5 minute warm up/warm down be included in the total distance covered for the days......

Hi, my wife and I are about to start week 9 The question is; Should the 5 minut...

kevstar3824

•7 years ago

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There were 2 in the bed...

No not something that can't be posted on a running forum but the number of runs I have left remaining and which I will do this week, I'm off for a 2 day...

No not something that can't be posted on a running forum but the number of runs ...

LeeU

Graduate•7 years ago

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Slightly losing my mojo

Well I missed my planned run yesterday as I just couldn't face it... I'm feeling very tired and stressed out at the mo. Its managing my new job shifts and...

Well I missed my planned run yesterday as I just couldn't face it... I'm feeling...

buddie17

Graduate•7 years ago

16 Replies

W4 run 1 🏃🏿

Ok I’m feeling a little nervous about this one I’m off to the gym tonite after work I no these runs are now getting longer 😊. I did my last run on wk 4 on sat...

Ok I’m feeling a little nervous about this one I’m off to the gym tonite after w...

Marv2312

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Weekly run chat 2nd to the 8th 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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W5R1 - woohoo

First day 1 run that I have managed. Actually got to the end of all runs today - feeling tired but happy. There may be hope for me for the rest of the week!...

First day 1 run that I have managed. Actually got to the end of all runs today ...

Richard7

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 Run 1 - Done!

Week 5 Run 1 completed yesterday, felt hard work, but im thinking its because i didnt go out until 2pm yesterday, and barely ate or drank anything beforehand...

Week 5 Run 1 completed yesterday, felt hard work, but im thinking its because i ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W9R2 hardest ever! But I did it!!!

Well, that was tough! I did W9R1 a couple of weeks ago and it was of course a challenge, but it was actually ok (can't believe I can actually say that running...

Well, that was tough! I did W9R1 a couple of weeks ago and it was of course a c...

Kaydev

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

I will finish!!

Well despite having over a week off and swollen ankle still decided to go for a 15 min run tonight instead of the usual 28 mins. Went ok felt very stiff but...

Well despite having over a week off and swollen ankle still decided to go for a ...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Preventer asthma inhaler first time and Week 2

Hi guys just to give you an update on my journey. So if you know I have just been diagnosed with asthma and I was really scared to take my first preventer...

Hi guys just to give you an update on my journey. So if you know I have just bee...

reetm

•7 years ago

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Awesome 😊

So i am still over here...with this nasty ol' virus making me feel like a big steamy pile of pants & poo...with flies on it...& havnt been out for a run for...

So i am still over here...with this nasty ol' virus making me feel like a big st...

Hidden

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Trying again

Ok I started last week but did not complete week one at all, this is hard!!! I'm determined not to give up so wk 1 begins again today, this will not beat me.

Ok I started last week but did not complete week one at all, this is hard!!! I'm...

Kazzybe

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Look what I found on Youtube!!!

Virtual Treadmill videos for C25K!!! Brilliant!!! https://goo.gl/3w1d5h

Bazza1234

Graduate•7 years ago

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Windy

Morning all one more run to go in wk 3 Found this second run a bit harder today running against the wind didn't help , probably did to much walking again over...

Morning all one more run to go in wk 3 Found this second run a bit harder today...

kst2222

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

W5R3 Done! (In the midst of people who just finished a half marathon!)

Sad, but uplifting read on the mental health benefits of running.

5 minutes seemed like forever!

A new hope

Week 5 run 3

Dedication

So happy 😀

Return to running?

What have I done

Oh dear terrible run 😬

Sunday morning trotting, and back on track!

Smug Face 😊

Week 3 complete 😁

TomTom Runner 3 Music Watch

W7R2 - lost in the woods!

TomTom Runner 3 Music Watch

Distance run

There were 2 in the bed...

Slightly losing my mojo

W4 run 1 🏃🏿

Weekly run chat 2nd to the 8th of October 💥

W5R1 - woohoo

Week 5 Run 1 - Done!

W9R2 hardest ever! But I did it!!!

I will finish!!

Preventer asthma inhaler first time and Week 2

Awesome 😊

Trying again

Look what I found on Youtube!!!

Windy

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