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Next run is graduation, lurgy receding?

Well, Week 9 is taking a while to get through due to weather, work, a weekend away and now man flu!!!. Woke this morning feeling pretty dreadful but by mid...

Well, Week 9 is taking a while to get through due to weather, work, a weekend aw...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wet wet wet

Decided to wait till Thursday for w8 r2 as I’ve a bit of a sore calf, to say I got wet is an understatement, the heavens opened , the wind howled, the...

Decided to wait till Thursday for w8 r2 as I’ve a bit of a sore calf, to say I g...

Copleyrunner

•7 years ago

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Sometimes 5am is good

It was plus 1° at 5 this morning when I went out and completed wk7 run3. An hour later, when I set off for work, it was minus 1! The last 5 minutes, I ran from...

It was plus 1° at 5 this morning when I went out and completed wk7 run3. An hour...

Lizzj

•7 years ago

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Less Oxygen in cold weather

I read years ago that when the air is below freezing it’s harder for the O2 to be absorbed by the lungs- hence why very cold runs feel harder. Fact or...

I read years ago that when the air is below freezing it’s harder for the O2 to b...

Beemocat1

•7 years ago

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Confession to Make

Hello All After my last post and first run, I haven't ran since. However as many of you lovely folk had advised, I have had a gait analysis done and purchased...

Hello All After my last post and first run, I haven't ran since. However as many...

ChunkyButt85

•7 years ago

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Moving forward...

So after shaking off the comments from the other day and thanks to all the support I got myself into the gym this morning (I do one treadmill run a week)......

So after shaking off the comments from the other day and thanks to all the suppo...

Terimanning25

Graduate•7 years ago

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I am a Lirf......

A Leader in Running Fitness. I went on a course last weekend to get the qualification to teach new runners, and I am going to be taking beginners, following...

A Leader in Running Fitness. I went on a course last weekend to get the qualific...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finished wk4. Nervous for w5

I’ve finished wk 4 and have to admit it was pretty tough for me but achievable. I’m nervous going forward as feel it’s beginning to get tough and worried that...

I’ve finished wk 4 and have to admit it was pretty tough for me but achievable. ...

Vish-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hydrating for a morning run

How do you run first thing in the morning with adequate levels of hydration, given you've been asleep all night? I got a stitch on my last morning run and it...

How do you run first thing in the morning with adequate levels of hydration, giv...

JoanneBrowne

Graduate•7 years ago

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Ow, my shins!

Hello! I've done two runs in week 4, and during each of these runs I developed an intense pain in my shins which lasts a couple of days. I didn't have this...

Hello! I've done two runs in week 4, and during each of these runs I developed ...

Gladyss

•7 years ago

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Question re final distance

I’m on week 6 run 3 and I covered 2 miles in 22 minutes today. Looking ahead to what’s coming, I noticed that in week 9 we run for 30 minutes, just eight...

I’m on week 6 run 3 and I covered 2 miles in 22 minutes today. Looking ahead t...

CAWF

•7 years ago

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Why have i gained weight!!!

Feeling very deflated today. Finished my 2nd week of the c25k plan. Feeling pretty good and Eating pretty well too staying under my recommends calorie intake....

Feeling very deflated today. Finished my 2nd week of the c25k plan. Feeling pret...

FirstTimeMama

•7 years ago

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Only 23 Minutes

Can somebody please explain why week 3 is only 23 Minutes long. Week 4 is 31. Thank you.

Can somebody please explain why week 3 is only 23 Minutes long. Week 4 is 31. T...

TheJazzSinger

•7 years ago

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W5R3: "Go go gadget legs"

After yesterday's rainlashing the sun rose on yet another perfect winter's day in South London, so no excuses. It might be an illusion but as I walked to the...

After yesterday's rainlashing the sun rose on yet another perfect winter's day i...

MickGJ

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

How did that happen?!!

Morning folks! W8, R3 this morning-going to Fuerteventura tomorrow and I plan to graduate there. As I’m used to running on the treadmill in an air conditioned...

Morning folks! W8, R3 this morning-going to Fuerteventura tomorrow and I plan t...

Nellie257

•7 years ago

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H A P P Y (ie done it!)

Woohoo!! 8 1/2 weeks ago I thought running for 60 seconds was a massive ask. 6 weeks ago I stressed at the thought of a whole 90 seconds. 3 ½ weeks ago 20...

Woohoo!! 8 1/2 weeks ago I thought running for 60 seconds was a massive ask. 6 ...

Karen-55

Graduate•7 years ago

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Thank you Tea Fairy! Week 9 Run 2 done

Had a bit of a crap morning after an argument with my partner but I thought I'd take it out on the treadmill. No more practice running this time, the mantra...

Had a bit of a crap morning after an argument with my partner but I thought I'd ...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•7 years ago

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Post op running!!!

Long story short I had my tonsils removed on the 8th November it was extremely complicated and I managed to get an infection and a rotten cold on top of it!!...

Long story short I had my tonsils removed on the 8th November it was extremely c...

Njfarrell

•7 years ago

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No running allowed but I can still walk

I will explain 4 weeks ago at work I had a blackout resulting in a blackeye and a bitten tongue I was referred to the Neurology dept and was sent for a CT scan...

I will explain 4 weeks ago at work I had a blackout resulting in a blackeye and ...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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Snow cancelled run!

I love snow, this is the first time I’m slightly sad seeing it. Went out to see how slippery it was underfoot and came home quite quickly.😥

I love snow, this is the first time I’m slightly sad seeing it. Went out to see ...

Dotthedyer

•7 years ago

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Novice week 1 complete

well, I have completed week 1. I must admit I was expecting to do 5 or so runs a week. I am not sure what I saw in my research to make me think that. but when...

well, I have completed week 1. I must admit I was expecting to do 5 or so runs a...

kezza2008

Graduate•7 years ago

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How have you done this week and what are your plans for next week?

How have you done for the first week in December? Did you hit your targets? What are you plans for the next week? A December challenge for all the forums,...

How have you done for the first week in December? Did you hit your targets? Wh...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling good 😀

I’m feeling so much better today and can’t wait to get out running again. A little nervous as I haven’t ran since Saturday which was a park run. Saw this and...

I’m feeling so much better today and can’t wait to get out running again. A litt...

Megzy24

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk10R1

w00t! First consolidation run in the bank. Was so hard to get the motivation to go out the door and felt crappy for the first 5 mins, but it all fell into...

w00t! First consolidation run in the bank. Was so hard to get the motivation to ...

pinkaardvark

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 👍🏻

First of the ‘big ones’ done early this morning, wet and windy but got through it fine.. Only 8 more to go!!

First of the ‘big ones’ done early this morning, wet and windy but got through i...

RichardA_NP

Graduate•7 years ago

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Aldi bargains! :)

I went to Aldi this morning and all the running goods seemed to be in the SALE! !!!!! Got a compression top to try for £4.99 which is super cosy and the...

I went to Aldi this morning and all the running goods seemed to be in the SALE! ...

aliboo70

•7 years ago

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Christmas Jumper Run Done!

5K run (with a little bit of walking) done! The bling is very festive and gratefully received. However, I need some advice - I am having trouble uploading the...

5K run (with a little bit of walking) done! The bling is very festive and gratef...

Kimterry

Graduate•7 years ago

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C25K+ ‘Speed’ Podcast

Hello, runfolk! I did the C25K+ ‘Speed’ podcast (intervals) for the first time this afternoon and I really enjoyed it. However, I sort of feel bad that I only...

Hello, runfolk! I did the C25K+ ‘Speed’ podcast (intervals) for the first time ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Do you include the warm up walk when recording distance covered?

Just a question.... I know this program is about being able to run for 30 mins, but we all secretly want to achieve 5K..... do you include the warm up/down...

Just a question.... I know this program is about being able to run for 30 mins, ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week9 R1

I’m always a bit nervous on the first run of each week but this is the big one ! Done it and very pleased with myself 😊 just need to see if I can do the...

I’m always a bit nervous on the first run of each week but this is the big one !...

dory950

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2017

Next run is graduation, lurgy receding?

Wet wet wet

Sometimes 5am is good

Less Oxygen in cold weather

Confession to Make

Moving forward...

I am a Lirf......

Finished wk4. Nervous for w5

Hydrating for a morning run

Ow, my shins!

Question re final distance

Why have i gained weight!!!

Only 23 Minutes

W5R3: "Go go gadget legs"

How did that happen?!!

H A P P Y (ie done it!)

Thank you Tea Fairy! Week 9 Run 2 done

Post op running!!!

No running allowed but I can still walk

Snow cancelled run!

Novice week 1 complete

How have you done this week and what are your plans for next week?

Feeling good 😀

Wk10R1

Week 7 Run 1 👍🏻

Aldi bargains! :)

Christmas Jumper Run Done!

C25K+ ‘Speed’ Podcast

Do you include the warm up walk when recording distance covered?

Week9 R1

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