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W9r2

Today was my second 30 minute run. Had the nerve to up the pace a tad and still finish. Then I did what I've never done, packed my running gear in my case to...

Today was my second 30 minute run. Had the nerve to up the pace a tad and still ...

kitt66

Graduate•7 years ago

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Calf compression sleeves yes? No?

So, like many others on here the running gear bug is well and truly under my skin. I bought a pair of these sleeves to see if they would help my varicose veins...

So, like many others on here the running gear bug is well and truly under my ski...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R1

I'm getting there slowly!!! I haven't been out as much this week as it's half term here in Wales although I have been to family fitness sessions with my girls....

I'm getting there slowly!!! I haven't been out as much this week as it's half te...

lauren11

•7 years ago

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Squaaaaaats!

So keep reading that Squats are a runners best friend.... For a man that has never squatted, how many squats are we talking here?

So keep reading that Squats are a runners best friend.... For a man that has nev...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Break in couch to 5k plan

Hi there Due to start week 4 this week but not been feeling great. Just wanted to know whether to start first run of week 4 when better or go back to week 3?

Hi there Due to start week 4 this week but not been feeling great. Just wanted t...

AmandaPea

•7 years ago

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Release those endorphins W3R1

I do have the 'black dog' of depression with me at all times, sometimes a large dog and sometimes a chihuahua. (Check out the internet for black dog if you...

I do have the 'black dog' of depression with me at all times, sometimes a large ...

DIZZIC

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 - within touching distance of the podium

Just in from my penultimate run of my c25k journey. Had a great run in the sunshine, nice and smooth and settled into my steady pace fairly quickly. Had a...

Just in from my penultimate run of my c25k journey. Had a great run in the suns...

Renmurew

Graduate•7 years ago

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My Challenge!

Seeing as I only started running a week ago, here is my challenge https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/caroline-thomas34 Great Cause as my best friend has...

Seeing as I only started running a week ago, here is my challenge https://www.ju...

Caroline382

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R6 (!)

Met report: air temperature 4°C, rel humidity 60%, cloud cover 0.1%, solar elevation 11°. This felt teeth-chatteringly cold when I went out the front door but...

Met report: air temperature 4°C, rel humidity 60%, cloud cover 0.1%, solar eleva...

Big_D

•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 2 loving it :-)

This morning's run was great. I laid out my clothes last night ready to dress and go. This morning there was no 'shall I, shan't I run' conversation in my...

This morning's run was great. I laid out my clothes last night ready to dress a...

LexMis

•7 years ago

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Back to the starting line...

Hey everyone! I'm new to the forum but I actually completed the couch to 5k a couple of years ago...I carried on running after the program, and loved it for a...

Hey everyone! I'm new to the forum but I actually completed the couch to 5k a co...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Anyone else the same?

Hi all, I’ve recently completed c25k (have never been a keen runner in my life) and boy it feels good, but.......does anyone else struggle to run in the...

Hi all, I’ve recently completed c25k (have never been a keen runner in my life) ...

jojo2178

Graduate•7 years ago

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Amazing, why has it taken so long to get started?

Okay so I’ve only done w1 r2 so a looooooong way to go yet. But the feeling when I have finished the first two runs is amazing. My sister has been nagging for...

Okay so I’ve only done w1 r2 so a looooooong way to go yet. But the feeling when...

Sowsear

•7 years ago

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My running partner!

This is my running partner Lenny! He is 7 years of age with a shoe 👞 fetish. We are having a rest day today and will get back to training tomorrow. 😉

This is my running partner Lenny! He is 7 years of age with a shoe 👞 fetish. We...

Caroline382

Graduate•7 years ago

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Little niggle in the groin?!

Not sure what to do I’m currently got my week 7 run 3 to do and from the last run I did my groin hurt when I walked. Still niggling and my next run is today...

Not sure what to do I’m currently got my week 7 run 3 to do and from the last ru...

Megzy24

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk5 R3

OMG i have just gone and done it. Got up today full of cold but this didnt deter me. Thought id give it a go - bit slower than normal but who would have...

OMG i have just gone and done it. Got up today full of cold but this didnt deter...

Joruss

Graduate•7 years ago

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That was an eye opener.

Well as some of you know I was given permission to try steady runs again this week from my physio after not running since the end of August. So off I went all...

Well as some of you know I was given permission to try steady runs again this we...

mandy17william

•7 years ago

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W4R2 Killer

Omg today's runway a killer. Seriously thought of giving up on the 5 minute runs as my legs felt so tired. Judging by the distance I covered on my planned...

Omg today's runway a killer. Seriously thought of giving up on the 5 minute runs...

1slowcoach

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advise

Hello peeps Hope you all doing well :) Just a though if any of you has experience this? I’ve been doing till week 7 and finish run 2 last week but now have to...

Hello peeps Hope you all doing well :) Just a though if any of you has experienc...

Oor_P

Graduate•7 years ago

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One run to go !!

Hi Everyone ! Well the last two weeks have been tricky with travelling, but hey I stuck with it. Where there is a will...... it's been a tricky week Just...

Hi Everyone ! Well the last two weeks have been tricky with travelling, but hey...

Jan-52

Graduate•7 years ago

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Blooming good run this morning

Enjoying the post graduation runs so much🏃‍♀️😇

Debbie698

•7 years ago

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Graduated! Yay!! Now what?!?

Hello! It was very dark and chilly this morning but I finished my final run and, according to Mr Smooth, I've graduated!! Yay!! Very impressed with myself as I...

Hello! It was very dark and chilly this morning but I finished my final run and,...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Wk4r1 hard but completed

Lovely morning with a light breeze to cool me down 😩 It was definitely challenging but such a good feeling when you finish 🏃🏼‍♀️👍 Tide in this morn was...

Lovely morning with a light breeze to cool me down 😩 It was definitely challeng...

Vonhorn

•7 years ago

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Graduation +2... a toughie

Last run before couple of days rest, from the start it felt more difficult than of late but I managed to keep going for 6.5 km. Onward and upward…

Last run before couple of days rest, from the start it felt more difficult than ...

GaryB1966

Graduate•7 years ago

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The club nod 😉 lm in !!!

Well W5R2 went well nice early run on the prom again. Beautiful morning 14 degrees at 7am !! Usual creeky start but not for so long this morning and ran 2x8...

Well W5R2 went well nice early run on the prom again. Beautiful morning 14 degre...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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Shins shoes and running style

I am on my third week of running and made the beginners mistakes of too much too soon, and the wrong shoes. Now my shins are hurting! It’s not the dreaded shin...

I am on my third week of running and made the beginners mistakes of too much too...

Lpops

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week 5 Run 3

So here I am sat outside the gym, playlist, headphones and water ready. Just got to convince myself to get out of the car!

So here I am sat outside the gym, playlist, headphones and water ready. Just got...

chandler227

Graduate•7 years ago

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What is your week November (1) - feel free to join

Hi there and welcome to What is your week November (1) The idea of "what is your week" Every week we are going to put up a post so you can add in a little...

Hi there and welcome to What is your week November (1) The idea of "what is you...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

40 Replies

Treadmill nearly did for me

Many props to you treadmillers! Man I was hot! And I got a stitch for the first time in forever. I barely made 25 minutes and thought I was going to expire....

Many props to you treadmillers! Man I was hot! And I got a stitch for the first ...

ejvcruns

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 underway!

Good morning fellow intrepid runners :) Just a quick note to say week 9 is underway, run 1 is done. In truth the 30 minutes felt easier than 28 I think. I was...

Good morning fellow intrepid runners :) Just a quick note to say week 9 is under...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

W9r2

Calf compression sleeves yes? No?

W3R1

Squaaaaaats!

Break in couch to 5k plan

Release those endorphins W3R1

Week 9 Run 2 - within touching distance of the podium

My Challenge!

W4R6 (!)

Week 8 run 2 loving it :-)

Back to the starting line...

Anyone else the same?

Amazing, why has it taken so long to get started?

My running partner!

Little niggle in the groin?!

Wk5 R3

That was an eye opener.

W4R2 Killer

Advise

One run to go !!

Blooming good run this morning

Graduated! Yay!! Now what?!?

Wk4r1 hard but completed

Graduation +2... a toughie

The club nod 😉 lm in !!!

Shins shoes and running style

Week 5 Run 3

What is your week November (1) - feel free to join

Treadmill nearly did for me

Week 9 underway!

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