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Post lurgy 2

Off I went along the prom enjoying sunshine, blue sea, seal, eider duck, sanderling, oystercatchers, plovers... ... oh dear and zero energy & chest pain ( how...

Off I went along the prom enjoying sunshine, blue sea, seal, eider duck, sanderl...

Elfe5

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 saddly failed

Tried week 5 run three today but lasted about 10 mins anoyingly I think it was my preparation . Around 5 min in to the run my calf's started cramping up pushed...

Tried week 5 run three today but lasted about 10 mins anoyingly I think it was m...

darren1978

•6 years ago

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Week3 Run2

My wife did app last summer around the lanes with our dog. I've just begun so hit the treadmill at the gym until today. Running on roads ok, soggy, slippy...

My wife did app last summer around the lanes with our dog. I've just begun so hi...

JogOnDad

•6 years ago

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Started week 4 💥

I’ve done run 1 of week 4. It took a huge amount of positive willpower from me to overcome the general mind tricks and mind f***ery that I seem use in order...

I’ve done run 1 of week 4. It took a huge amount of positive willpower from me...

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3 R1 hills 😕

I run in two different areas due to circumstances, and one site is so hilly! I much prefer running down hill 😂. But I know going up hill is going to make me...

I run in two different areas due to circumstances, and one site is so hilly! I m...

Clarab73

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tight calves

I often find my calves are tight when I start running (after faithfully completing a brisk 5-minute warm-up walk). I don't have problems breathing, but legs...

I often find my calves are tight when I start running (after faithfully completi...

Lizzisforliving

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've done it! Just graduated!!

I wasn't feel confident about today's run, and my calves were really tight in the first couple of km. I kept waiting for Michael to tell me I was halfway, and...

I wasn't feel confident about today's run, and my calves were really tight in th...

Lizzisforliving

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3 - success or failure?

Wife recovered apparently sufficiently to give her W1R1 a go on Friday, that being my W1R3 - having done a 30 mins brisk walk Thursday to get some practice...

Wife recovered apparently sufficiently to give her W1R1 a go on Friday, that bei...

I_can_run

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3,R3...my hips don’t lie, they just hurt

Afternoon all...well I joined in at the local park run again this morning...it was chucking it down here, so where as last week there were over a hundred...

Afternoon all...well I joined in at the local park run again this morning...it w...

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 done!!!

Hooray!! Just finished my 3rd run. It was a struggle. So proud of myself :)

Tmm2912

•6 years ago

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Addictive

So frustrating. Today would have been my last run of week 3 but I'm feeling poorly and yet all I can think is that I want to stick to my schedule! I'm hoping I...

So frustrating. Today would have been my last run of week 3 but I'm feeling poor...

Clairecandothis

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run in the rain ☔️

Wk3 run1: I awoke after a great sleep I didn’t even hear the winds pounding on the windows or hear my husband go into work at 5 this morning. I couldn’t wait...

Wk3 run1: I awoke after a great sleep I didn’t even hear the winds pounding on t...

Aimzleigh

•6 years ago

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Week 3 done!!

After driving round 2 different potential routes this morning, and deciding both were just too slippy and icy...I found one...and completed week 3!! Wooo! The...

After driving round 2 different potential routes this morning, and deciding both...

Ksjo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Parkrun 9... if I can make progress anyone can.

C25K WORKS...! Very rainy this morning and nearly didn't do my 9th Parkrun... glad I did new pb 33:3. Sub 34 Yeeeeehy. I am not too sure how I did this as its...

C25K WORKS...! Very rainy this morning and nearly didn't do my 9th Parkrun... gl...

Kingfisherk26

Graduate•6 years ago

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Still going strong

Bit of a strange start today, got myself out of bed early and out for my Parkrun only to get there to find it was cancelled-due to icy paths! But, undeterred I...

Bit of a strange start today, got myself out of bed early and out for my Parkrun...

Suesky17

Graduate•6 years ago

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Saturday run in the rain

Hi all just back from my week 4 run 2, bit wet this morning but actually quite enjoy a bit of light rain 🌧 feels refreshing is that weird ? Anyway still...

Hi all just back from my week 4 run 2, bit wet this morning but actually quite e...

Hels18

•6 years ago

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W3R2

Done. Feeling pleased with my fitness and stamina so far. Suprised at how manageable 3 minute runs are.

Done. Feeling pleased with my fitness and stamina so far. Suprised at how manage...

Getfitjack

Graduate•6 years ago

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What to wear

Hi all I’m looking to get a jacket to wear running. Any tips and also need somewhere to put my phone ? Thanks

Hi all I’m looking to get a jacket to wear running. Any tips and also need somew...

CatMo13

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3 R1 - 3 min runs in the bag - who’s the daddy !!!

Just got back from our group W3 R1 run. I was a bit daunted since last week 2 run thinking 3 minute runs are a big step up but was really pleasantly surprised...

Just got back from our group W3 R1 run. I was a bit daunted since last week 2 ru...

FGB1

•6 years ago

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Have faith...long hiatus but I’m back!!

Back in September I developed a problem with my ITB, many physio sessions and excercises for strengthening my glutes - yes that did include squats which I now...

Back in September I developed a problem with my ITB, many physio sessions and ex...

Val52

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week4 run1

Absolutely gutted i couldnt complete this, i managed to get half way thru the last run and had to stop i was KNACKERED. I havent saved the run on the app...

Absolutely gutted i couldnt complete this, i managed to get half way thru the la...

Grampa

•6 years ago

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W4R2

The ankle is still swollen but nowhere near as painful so I put the trainers on and thought I’d see how the 5 minute walk felt to begin with.... I managed it...

The ankle is still swollen but nowhere near as painful so I put the trainers on ...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

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How do I breathe?!

I’ve always played sports but always hated running and have never managed to feel comfortable as can’t seem to get a comfortable breathing pattern. When I run...

I’ve always played sports but always hated running and have never managed to fee...

Jamie72

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7r3 complete!

Feeling good and covered a little more distance without feeling like I was pushing myself 😁

Feeling good and covered a little more distance without feeling like I was pushi...

Nicciv123

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1 🐾🐾🐾🐾

I'd mentally prepared for this although my lungs were still a little sceptical ...... But it was ok. Really ok. Made a conscious effort to keep it slow and...

I'd mentally prepared for this although my lungs were still a little sceptical ....

akaTig

•6 years ago

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Is it weird that I like running in the rain?😁

Just got back from completing week 6 run 1...it's very cold & wet out there...but I enjoyed it 😊 am I a total loon or is there anybody else who is willing to...

Just got back from completing week 6 run 1...it's very cold & wet out there...bu...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Ct5k

Ran 1st run of week seven an pulled my calf muscle went out this morning to see how I went half way though had to stop!!! How long do I rest it for I don't...

Ran 1st run of week seven an pulled my calf muscle went out this morning to see ...

Ollipop

•6 years ago

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W2 R3

Whoop whoop wet Saturday morning and I’ve just finished Wk2 R3! Totally wasted but elated 😊 A little scared for week 3 😉

Whoop whoop wet Saturday morning and I’ve just finished Wk2 R3! Totally wasted b...

Lesleyloolah

•6 years ago

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W2R3 done.

After 3 days missed, finally dragged myself out to get week 2 finished. The mental strength hasn't fortified yet... The run was good though, and during the...

After 3 days missed, finally dragged myself out to get week 2 finished. The ment...

Jay_Gee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 day 1..graduation week

Spring is almost here That was a tough run, not because of the distance or the two extra minutes, but because my hips ached all the way through it. It didn't...

Spring is almost here That was a tough run, not because of the distance or the t...

Geo-Lesley

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Post lurgy 2

Week 5 run 3 saddly failed

Week3 Run2

Started week 4 💥

W3 R1 hills 😕

Tight calves

I've done it! Just graduated!!

W1R3 - success or failure?

W3,R3...my hips don’t lie, they just hurt

Week 1 done!!!

Addictive

First run in the rain ☔️

Week 3 done!!

Parkrun 9... if I can make progress anyone can.

Still going strong

Saturday run in the rain

W3R2

What to wear

W3 R1 - 3 min runs in the bag - who’s the daddy !!!

Have faith...long hiatus but I’m back!!

Week4 run1

W4R2

How do I breathe?!

Wk7r3 complete!

W3R1 🐾🐾🐾🐾

Is it weird that I like running in the rain?😁

Ct5k

W2 R3

W2R3 done.

Week 9 day 1..graduation week

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