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morning all :)

just a check in after many months of absence , i have continued running altho i did have a knee injury which took me out of action fr a while , i am still...

just a check in after many months of absence , i have continued running altho i ...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

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To run or not run with a cold?

I can't believe I'm posting this question because 6 weeks ago I would have just curled up under the duvet, with a Lemsip and a good book!!! So, should I run...

I can't believe I'm posting this question because 6 weeks ago I would have just ...

SW16

Graduate•7 years ago

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w8 run 2 failure

Tried this run yesterday - and couldn't get past the 10 minute mark. I was really feeling it in my legs (I had been for a couple of looong walks the day...

Tried this run yesterday - and couldn't get past the 10 minute mark. I was real...

nlhnlh

Graduate•7 years ago

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Disappointed with myself

I didn't go running on Saturday, as was exhausted after chores, tavel & shopping (that I hate). Sunday had a 9km walk in Arboretum with my partner & dog -...

I didn't go running on Saturday, as was exhausted after chores, tavel & shopping...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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Cant move 😄

This morning i feel like a stick. Cant bend or move as i done my 1st run yestesterday and done some weights as well...ouch it hurts😉

This morning i feel like a stick. Cant bend or move as i done my 1st run yestest...

Lawes76

•7 years ago

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Wk3 r2 done & struggling!

Having dragged myself out of bed this morning, no mean feat I can tell you, I’ve done Week 3 run 2. It was hard, I was tired & I must admit I’m struggling;...

Having dragged myself out of bed this morning, no mean feat I can tell you, I’ve...

shar1969

•7 years ago

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W3R2 done...

...and it was much better than W3R1, more energy, less shin discomfort, better weather and at the end I felt I could do more. This programme is a bit of a...

...and it was much better than W3R1, more energy, less shin discomfort, better w...

Javert

•7 years ago

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Any tips for running in heavy rain?!

I really need my run today to consolidate if I’m to tackle parkrun this weekend. However, heavy rain is forecast this afternoon, my only opportunity today to...

I really need my run today to consolidate if I’m to tackle parkrun this weekend....

Sadeskin

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk7 Run1 tonight!

Slightly apprehensive but believe I can do this! Wish me luck! 😳🏃🏽‍♀️

JB173

•7 years ago

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W8R2

Completed this run this morning. The temperature today was much warmer than I expected so I was feeling quite hot. Found this run a bit harder than W8 R1 but I...

Completed this run this morning. The temperature today was much warmer than I ex...

TJMazz

Graduate•7 years ago

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Not quite to the robot legs

Well, I came very close to robot legs today... but not quite there yet 😂 I do have to say though, that at around minute number 22 I got a sudden Burst of...

Well, I came very close to robot legs today... but not quite there yet 😂 I do h...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•7 years ago

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week 7 run2

Toughest run of the programme so far as about halfway through my earphones stopped working so had to complete the second half with no music or Laura. It was a...

Toughest run of the programme so far as about halfway through my earphones stopp...

JK1987

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R2 on treadmill

I actually felt I could have run a bit longer if I wanted to... is it because it’s easier running on treadmill compared to outdoor or am I really getting used...

I actually felt I could have run a bit longer if I wanted to... is it because it...

ranalite

•7 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Brrr it was chilly out there! Needed gloves for the first time. Left it a bit late in the day- quarter to nine- but it meant I had the streets to myself. I...

Brrr it was chilly out there! Needed gloves for the first time. Left it a bit la...

Dw58

•7 years ago

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W7r1 done😊better late than never...

Another 25mins under my belt ! So chuffed as didn’t manage out to 7pm & hadn’t had my dinner so wasn’t sure if I would have enough energy but i did...took...

Another 25mins under my belt ! So chuffed as didn’t manage out to 7pm & hadn’t h...

Pc59

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R1 done

I had a week's rest for my holiday and was a little apprehensive. I needn't have worried. It was a breeze. I can't believe it was so easy. Having said that, my...

I had a week's rest for my holiday and was a little apprehensive. I needn't have...

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

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Almost there .... W9R2 ...

Well, its wasn't as glamourous as some of your runs, or some of my other runs for that matter ... I decided that I would play safe today, and make my second...

Well, its wasn't as glamourous as some of your runs, or some of my other runs fo...

Christene

Graduate•7 years ago

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5k ?

21.59 after 6 sessions on treadmill for 5k.. Any good for 51yr old ?

gaztoon67

•7 years ago

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Week 5...... I'm coming for you!!!

Just completed week 4 run 3 tonight and I am over the moon. My calves are still burning when i slow down to walk and my thighs are starting to hurt during the...

Just completed week 4 run 3 tonight and I am over the moon. My calves are still ...

Woodhaven20

Graduate•7 years ago

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Well that’s W6R1 in the bag !

Up at 6am this morn to do the feared first run of W6. Lovely morning fresh but not cold. Sporting my new running top from M&S with long sleeves. Can highly...

Up at 6am this morn to do the feared first run of W6. Lovely morning fresh but ...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week7 run 2

Well after 10 days off I finally ran my week 7 run 2 tonight . Well to say this was the worst run of my couch to 5k would be an understatement. I huffed and...

Well after 10 days off I finally ran my week 7 run 2 tonight . Well to say this ...

FatBoyBaz

•7 years ago

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First week issues.

Week 1 run 2. My legs were really sore today, dragged myself along. Will this get easier?😳

Week 1 run 2. My legs were really sore today, dragged myself along. Will this ge...

Lisagood1

•7 years ago

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🎶Let's Run Together by Razy Music 🎶 (apologies to Bryan Ferry)

After a rather epic run last Thursday I had taken more than a few rest days just to make sure my legs had forgiven me. Today I was up and ready to go. No...

After a rather epic run last Thursday I had taken more than a few rest days just...

Razouski

•7 years ago

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Ditched the music and gained hills.

All through the C25k program, I've run the same route, listened to Sarah Millican and listened to music when running..........not tonight though ;) Pre-run, I...

All through the C25k program, I've run the same route, listened to Sarah Millica...

Feegle

Graduate•7 years ago

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I didn't prepare myself for rain!!

So.. apparently my weather app was wrong, it said 0 rain today.... but as i sit here looking outside the office door, I am clearly seeing rain! I am not...

So.. apparently my weather app was wrong, it said 0 rain today.... but as i sit ...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•7 years ago

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Building up

Building up to 10k nice and slowly, this is my first run over 7k, absolutely buzzing.

Building up to 10k nice and slowly, this is my first run over 7k, absolutely bu...

Martin_Rose

Graduate•7 years ago

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Really frost run

This morning but wow I felt good afterwards - even the ducks weren’t on the river❄️

This morning but wow I felt good afterwards - even the ducks weren’t on the rive...

Debbie698

•7 years ago

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whoop whoop grad time

what a great feeling 😂 took a little longer than the 9 weeks due a new niggling injuries. what a great program and fantastic forums 😀

what a great feeling 😂 took a little longer than the 9 weeks due a new niggling...

Windoze

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

First run this evening in the dark as usually run in the mornings. I run round a park on the grass as more gentle on these old bones. I used my new head torch...

First run this evening in the dark as usually run in the mornings. I run round a...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Motivation from strangers

I lived near a really huge work place and run past it on my route. I am really grateful that I run past others walking by. I am really overweight and puff and...

I lived near a really huge work place and run past it on my route. I am really g...

Trying2run

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

morning all :)

To run or not run with a cold?

w8 run 2 failure

Disappointed with myself

Cant move 😄

Wk3 r2 done & struggling!

W3R2 done...

Any tips for running in heavy rain?!

Wk7 Run1 tonight!

W8R2

Not quite to the robot legs

week 7 run2

W3R2 on treadmill

Week 7 run 1

W7r1 done😊better late than never...

W9R1 done

Almost there .... W9R2 ...

5k ?

Week 5...... I'm coming for you!!!

Well that’s W6R1 in the bag !

Week7 run 2

First week issues.

🎶Let's Run Together by Razy Music 🎶 (apologies to Bryan Ferry)

Ditched the music and gained hills.

I didn't prepare myself for rain!!

Building up

Really frost run

whoop whoop grad time

Week 6 Run 1

Motivation from strangers

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