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Graduated 5th November at Nottingham Poppy Run and tbh have found it a struggle to keep going Have managed to get out for at least 1 Run a week and had a few...

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5km at last!

Graduated 5th November at Nottingham Poppy Run and tbh have found it a struggle ...

cathsykes

•7 years ago

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On the 10th Day before Christmas...what was there to see...?

...Three snow-topped mountains Two routes to run on And one very happy, slow and steady snail A glorious morning on the Welsh coast, despite strong winds and...

...Three snow-topped mountains Two routes to run on And one very happy, slow and...

Oldfloss

Administrator•7 years ago

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I did it!

I finally graduated! I ran slowly but I did it! I think I experienced a runners high for the last five minutes - it was like I wasn't controlling my legs and...

I finally graduated! I ran slowly but I did it! I think I experienced a runners ...

AuraShadows

Graduate•7 years ago

W9R1 I love you. After struggling with week 8 I thought I’d never enjoy a run again but tonight proved me wrong. On my run tonight I hit a blind corner right...

What a run 😊

W9R1 I love you. After struggling with week 8 I thought I’d never enjoy a run ag...

Susieq174

Graduate•7 years ago

Managed to graduate at last! Hard bit comes now to maintain the fitness without the programme! Thank you to everyone for your support in getting me to this...

Graduated! 🎉🏃

Managed to graduate at last! Hard bit comes now to maintain the fitness without ...

Jax-1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Cold weather skin!

Thank you everyone 😆 I have the biggest tub of original Nivea I can buy ready to slather on my face in the morning ready for my 10K training run..... heading...

Thank you everyone 😆 I have the biggest tub of original Nivea I can buy ready t...

LouIselsqy

Graduate•7 years ago

Having just responded to Hidden 's post about running in her living room https://healthunlocked.com/couchto5k/posts/136902705/treadmill-arrived-today I put up...

CHRISTMAS RUN TRACKING CHALLENGE

Having just responded to Hidden 's post about running in her living room https:/...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•7 years ago

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Graduation Run :)

Hi All, I ran my graduation run today. I wasn't planning on 5k as my last run was 3.3 k in 30 minutes. However, it felt alright so I kept going and completed...

Hi All, I ran my graduation run today. I wasn't planning on 5k as my last run wa...

AmitKa

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2...I found Mo but still looking for Jo.

Well, that was a lot harder than I thought it would be. Nine days off due to weather and a week of gluttony in between bit me firmly on the bottom. That is...

Well, that was a lot harder than I thought it would be. Nine days off due to wea...

Pm3eak

Graduate•7 years ago

Above is my Strava map of my 25 minute run round my house yesterday. Now I have the treadmill, hopefully I will never have to do that again! I haven't tried...

Treadmill arrived today

Above is my Strava map of my 25 minute run round my house yesterday. Now I have ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Graduation run week 9 R3 completed 😀

Well I never imagined this day would come when I started on 18th October week by week thinking I couldn’t do it . I completed every run and seemed to get just...

Well I never imagined this day would come when I started on 18th October week b...

dory950

Graduate•7 years ago

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How to keep the motivation during less than ideal winter running conditions? Shiny new bling!!!

In honour of the release of the new Star Wars film (yay!!!! 🤓) and after reading about Kimchoc08 and Sadie-runs 's virtual Dr Who run in March, I signed up...

In honour of the release of the new Star Wars film (yay!!!! 🤓) and after readin...

SaskAlliecat

Graduate•7 years ago

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Good news

Soon I will be able to go back and run :) For now few more weeks of legs strengthening before I go out. And then, starting from around week 3, although...

Soon I will be able to go back and run :) For now few more weeks of legs strengt...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back to where I was!!!

Over the Moon!!!! Back to where I was after having to start again!! Words cannot express how chuffed I am 😆😆😆😆😆

Over the Moon!!!! Back to where I was after having to start again!! Words cannot...

Chelleby78

•7 years ago

I think i need to apologise my recent posts i had a PM from and admin discussing my posts and saying they where possibly out of context im sorry for saying...

Im Sorry...

I think i need to apologise my recent posts i had a PM from and admin discussing...

Big_Jon0161

•7 years ago

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W7R1 - Strava

Did W7R1 today, have been feeling really pleased with myself....until today. Up until now I have included the 5 minute warm up and warm down walk on Strava....

Did W7R1 today, have been feeling really pleased with myself....until today. Up ...

Badger1974

Graduate•7 years ago

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On the couch 😕

Good Morning 😊 It would seem i have myself another sinus infection...so firmly on the couch at the moment & havnt been able to run since wednesday last...

Good Morning 😊 It would seem i have myself another sinus infection...so firmly...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Keep going in December- How are you doing?

A December challenge for all the forums, whatever stage you are at. Have you got a plan to keep your fitness levels up over December this year. For some it is...

A December challenge for all the forums, whatever stage you are at. Have you got...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

Week 2 completed and feeling good 😁

Week 2

Nicciv123

Graduate•7 years ago

Since we moved to Norfolk nearly 6 weeks ago we've not quite found our running routine, it's all a bit random as, by the time Mr NW finishes work at 2pm it...

Cold, damp, windy ... Lovely

Since we moved to Norfolk nearly 6 weeks ago we've not quite found our running r...

Nobbywatts

Graduate•7 years ago

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Sunny forecast for first Park Run

The weather is looking good for tomorrow and I am really looking forward to the Whitley Bay park run in the morning. Should be a beautiful setting right by the...

The weather is looking good for tomorrow and I am really looking forward to the ...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

Was starting to worry the festive spirts might result in us not making it before the new year! Graduated today! Didn't plan to run as Friday is usually a rest...

In time for Christmas!

Was starting to worry the festive spirts might result in us not making it before...

DonQuan

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Setting up Your Own 5k?

How possible is it to set up your own 5k fundraising run? There’s a small charity in Thailand called The Sound of Animals that rescues dogs from the dog meat...

How possible is it to set up your own 5k fundraising run? There’s a small charit...

2017runnernat

•7 years ago

It is difficult for a number of reasons - it can feel physically clumsy, it can be a bit embarrassing, it can be boring!! Etc -- but it is REALLY important...

How to practice running slowly and conversationally

It is difficult for a number of reasons - it can feel physically clumsy, it can ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•7 years ago

I used to run quite a bit before I became sick. I was sickly for about 8 years as well as overweight. After all the meds and procedures didn’t work I decided...

Diet change & C25K

I used to run quite a bit before I became sick. I was sickly for about 8 years ...

Mdsherer

•7 years ago

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W6R2.... goodbye Tsim Sha Tsui

Not sure it's going to get much better than this...what is it about running by water that is do inspiring? Anyway R3 is another nice little bonus after two...

Not sure it's going to get much better than this...what is it about running by w...

MickGJ

Graduate•7 years ago