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Injured

I am ok and will live to run again

Burnhambeach

•6 years ago

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Bright sunshine must mean a lovely easy run........or does it?

Nipped out for a run in the bright sunshine earlier. My, it’s cold today, and that wind........so strong and so bitter (I’m in the Midlands). What with that...

Nipped out for a run in the bright sunshine earlier. My, it’s cold today, and ...

Millsie-J

Graduate•6 years ago

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Oh dear!!!

So pleased to have completed week 4 run 4 that I could hop skip on to a stone and cross the sea river ahead instead of turning back. The stone tipped and I...

So pleased to have completed week 4 run 4 that I could hop skip on to a stone an...

Burnhambeach

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Well another run done and feeling great. Was a bit cold out today but once I got moving I was glad of it https://www.strava.com/activities/1384546615

Well another run done and feeling great. Was a bit cold out today but once I got...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 done and dusted

Funny thing. I completed the first 90 second run, week 3,run 3, thinking I had just done the three minute run and relieved that I was feeling so good after...

Funny thing. I completed the first 90 second run, week 3,run 3, thinking I had j...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•6 years ago

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Disappointed with myself.

Since graduating I have continued to run 3 times a week but I have been unable to run anywhere near 30 minutes. I don't know if I'm not pushing myself hard...

Since graduating I have continued to run 3 times a week but I have been unable t...

p1M2l3

•6 years ago

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Told my world!

So after running week 4 run 1 I've signed up to a virtual run to raise funds for Kicks Count charity. It's not until April and I can run the 5k in stages...

So after running week 4 run 1 I've signed up to a virtual run to raise funds for...

Clairecandothis

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run 3 week 7 done...just!!!

Went out in the pouring rain,the cold & the wind...these things are not a problem...but I struggled!!!I did finish but wanted to stop virtually all the way...

Went out in the pouring rain,the cold & the wind...these things are not a proble...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W5R3 🎉🎉🎉

Well, I did it! I feel like an actual runner! I’m not gonna lie, the last 5 or so minutes were tough on the lungs (even running slowly) but the first ten...

Well, I did it! I feel like an actual runner! I’m not gonna lie, the last 5 or ...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

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Blinking virussy viruses!

So this winter I was all smug thinking: I'm on maternity leave. That means NOT mixing with 300+ snotty/snuffly/coughing teenagers every week. I am going to be...

So this winter I was all smug thinking: I'm on maternity leave. That means NOT m...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 3 R 2

I found R2 harder than R1 today. Possibly because trying to run into a strong head wind is harder lol. No donkey today to share my 3 min success to but i did...

I found R2 harder than R1 today. Possibly because trying to run into a strong he...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5r2

Enjoyed that 2x8 minute runs next one is 20 minutes seems a big jump looking forward to it will be a great challenge to complete that. Anyone else find that

Enjoyed that 2x8 minute runs next one is 20 minutes seems a big jump looking for...

Mcdon

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1

This run was more challenging then week ones but I did it, felt good, the right amount of challenge I need for this week. I feel the 2 minute walk goes so...

This run was more challenging then week ones but I did it, felt good, the right ...

Carly1122

•6 years ago

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That was hard work!

Just done w3r1. It was hard work. Had to consciously keep my mind off the fact that my legs wanted to give up. Being on the treadmill helped though as I think...

Just done w3r1. It was hard work. Had to consciously keep my mind off the fact t...

Janenz

•6 years ago

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Back on it

I completed C25k in December but then there was Xmas and flu so didn’t run for a whole month. On it again and done a 3 and a 3.5 run. They weren’t too bad but...

I completed C25k in December but then there was Xmas and flu so didn’t run for a...

LdeP

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 💥

I RAN FOR 20 MINS NON STOP!! 💁‍♀️🤗 (Slowly!!) I’m a tad chuffed 🤣

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

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SQuat Challenge W4D4 - Get Down, Get Down

Wake up, Squat Squad, it's time to get down. I hope you all had a good and productive rest day yesterday, now it's time to drop back into the groove. The good...

Wake up, Squat Squad, it's time to get down. I hope you all had a good and prod...

Rignold

•6 years ago

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-8 here in Japan

But I managed to get out. Slow and steady!

Badger1974

Graduate•6 years ago

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New oldie

Hi I have just started C25K - have completed week 1, and 2 runs in week 2. Finding it hard to run for 90 seconds, 6 times. Not surprising, perhaps, as I...

Hi I have just started C25K - have completed week 1, and 2 runs in week 2. Findi...

JoP61

Graduate•6 years ago

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6k at last!

Hello lovely running people. Just got back from my run and I finally managed to break the 6k barrier. Feeling good!

Hello lovely running people. Just got back from my run and I finally managed to ...

MikeJones68

Graduate•6 years ago

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New shoes

Needed Trail shoes as the local park run is a touch boggy. The road shoes last week made it interesting. So today bought these beauties and did W8R1 with them....

Needed Trail shoes as the local park run is a touch boggy. The road shoes last w...

seaspaniel

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie here

Hi guys! I have just completed Red (run everyday in January) and have raised a massive £185! But I can’t run distance. I have been doing 1.1 miles every night...

Hi guys! I have just completed Red (run everyday in January) and have raised a m...

Scruffbag134

•6 years ago

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W5R1

Feeling very pleased with my efforts tonight and can feel I'm getting fitter. The bar is rising but I seem to be keeping up!!

Feeling very pleased with my efforts tonight and can feel I'm getting fitter. Th...

Getfitjack

Graduate•6 years ago

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Shin Splints or just Beginner's Ache?

I have a feeling in my legs when I run and I am confused as to whether its normal (keep running!) or shin splints (rest up) When I run, it feels stiff, like...

I have a feeling in my legs when I run and I am confused as to whether its norma...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Newbie!!!

Hello!! So I’m a newbie here, I’ve just completed W1R1. I’d been out for a brisk walk yesterday before discovering this app! So.. home and showered now and...

Hello!! So I’m a newbie here, I’ve just completed W1R1. I’d been out for a brisk...

lunachic86

•6 years ago

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New Shoes, Week 2 done and dusty but feel bit flat

Hello I went and had my gait analysis today and got a great pair of new shoes. All black so not as snazzy as I had hoped for but they are incredible as built...

Hello I went and had my gait analysis today and got a great pair of new shoes. A...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5r3 compelted it wasn't fast but it's done!

Yesssss.........

Fatflabtofitfab

Graduate•6 years ago

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yesssss

first run just completed

paulharris160

•6 years ago

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So not a run but a very long walk

Today was meant to be rest day however I couldn’t sit still tonight so went for a long walk at a chilled pace and wow I can feel it tonight. No pain no gain as...

Today was meant to be rest day however I couldn’t sit still tonight so went for ...

Sarita1990

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 1 part 2

Well I graduated about 12 months ago but since then have had all sorts of injuries etc and haven’t been running at all. I did try about 6 months ago and...

Well I graduated about 12 months ago but since then have had all sorts of injuri...

Midspur

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Injured

Bright sunshine must mean a lovely easy run........or does it?

Oh dear!!!

Week 3 run 2

Week 3 done and dusted

Disappointed with myself.

Told my world!

Run 3 week 7 done...just!!!

W5R3 🎉🎉🎉

Blinking virussy viruses!

Wk 3 R 2

W5r2

W2R1

That was hard work!

Back on it

Week 5 run 3 💥

SQuat Challenge W4D4 - Get Down, Get Down

-8 here in Japan

New oldie

6k at last!

New shoes

Newbie here

W5R1

Shin Splints or just Beginner's Ache?

Newbie!!!

New Shoes, Week 2 done and dusty but feel bit flat

W5r3 compelted it wasn't fast but it's done!

yesssss

So not a run but a very long walk

Week 1 run 1 part 2

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