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Week 3 run 1

I had to do run on treadmill as too much snow Didn’t enjoy it the same can’t wait to get outside again not sure snow will be away tomorrow either sadly

I had to do run on treadmill as too much snow Didn’t enjoy it the same can’t wai...

Mcdon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3

Just finished run 2 on week three, did anyone else's legs ache like mad after?

Stebraddock

•6 years ago

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Treadmills

I had a gym induction tonight and decided to do my W2R2 on it. I seemed to be running slower with out my muscles singing at me. How do people feel about...

I had a gym induction tonight and decided to do my W2R2 on it. I seemed to be ru...

Scouser67

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post lurgy run.

Lurgy dying down, so off I went for a tentative trot. Crispy, crusty snow sparkling in the street lamps - sounded like I was running on thousands of crisps....

Lurgy dying down, so off I went for a tentative trot. Crispy, crusty snow sparkl...

Elfe5

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25k 2nd go

After graduating a year ago I stopped running thru lazy Ness and constant shin pain. Tonight for no reason me and the good lady cracked open the app and...

After graduating a year ago I stopped running thru lazy Ness and constant shin p...

Gemset

Graduate•6 years ago

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Half way to my Jan target

I’m on target for my 25 miles throughout January for a virtual run. It’s like running a marathon in parts 😀 The weathers not been brill but still clocked up...

I’m on target for my 25 miles throughout January for a virtual run. It’s like r...

Shelby1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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Don’t be mad!!

I know it’s run night and I know I told you to nag...10 weeks to go!! But I just can’t find the energy tonight...this week has been full on exhausting..am...

I know it’s run night and I know I told you to nag...10 weeks to go!! But I just...

Polly2810

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2 - completed

Pop in to report that I've completed quite long overdue / postponed run. This time it was lonely run, as I needed some 'quiet' alone time to unwind and...

Pop in to report that I've completed quite long overdue / postponed run. This ti...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3

After 3 attempts at this I finally completed week 3 day 1 with no pain, just a slight stitch in my side. I was so tempted to give up

After 3 attempts at this I finally completed week 3 day 1 with no pain, just a s...

Evie79

•6 years ago

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Running after illness

Hi love this forum this is my first post I finished week 3 3rd run on Monday and have loved every minute of it. I then woke up Tuesday feeling unwell had to go...

Hi love this forum this is my first post I finished week 3 3rd run on Monday and...

London1970

•6 years ago

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Poppy Pug Goes Monopoly

As many of us look forward to the Friday toon, from Her Royal Musicness poppypug I created a new Spotify playlist of the Friday toons from the last year or so....

As many of us look forward to the Friday toon, from Her Royal Musicness poppypug...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Many shades of slow

Thanks everyone who answered the previous post, you were absolutely right. Saw a video about slow jogging somewhere in the community this morning. Actually,...

Thanks everyone who answered the previous post, you were absolutely right. Saw ...

bitseybloom

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sore index toe in week8

I am up to week 8 run 2 and loving running,( not had any trouble with injuries other than achey knees now and again. I have had same running shoes from the...

I am up to week 8 run 2 and loving running,( not had any trouble with injuries o...

clongmoor

•6 years ago

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W3,R2..directors cut edition

Hello, just wanted to add some extra musings to my post earlier, I often just write the post as I get in from run, then later on think, mmmh should of...

Hello, just wanted to add some extra musings to my post earlier, I often just wr...

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice on clothing

New to running. Only completed R2 W1 yesterday. I have been running in some old tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt. The bottoms are quit tight and the t-shirts...

New to running. Only completed R2 W1 yesterday. I have been running in some old ...

Giddys

Graduate•6 years ago

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Perfect weather for it

After a morning of spreadsheets and contracts I need to clear the mind. Minion-ed up in the yellow and blue and off out for 30 minutes. Its only 30 minutes and...

After a morning of spreadsheets and contracts I need to clear the mind. Minion-e...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•6 years ago

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Let there be light!

Hi does anyone run with a head torch ? Does it stay on? Where to buy? Any other suggestions? I really need to run tonight and it will be dark around 7.00....

Hi does anyone run with a head torch ? Does it stay on? Where to buy? Any other ...

Seadragon25

•6 years ago

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Very frustrating glitch :(

Well I got WK 9 R1 under my belt on Monday so I was looking forward to completing it this week. Back in hospital in Tues for an over night stay on Cardio ward....

Well I got WK 9 R1 under my belt on Monday so I was looking forward to completin...

Keep-it-ticking

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ready too end week 1!! Last ran

Looking forward too the beginning of each new run. So not a runner but I get excited about doing it then love how I feel after!! Really hope I can do the whole...

Looking forward too the beginning of each new run. So not a runner but I get exc...

Hols84

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk2 R1

Oh my god how much harder does 90 seconds feel ..... And.....you think 2 mins of walking oh thats ok but then its over before you know it. I feel a little...

Oh my god how much harder does 90 seconds feel ..... And.....you think 2 mins of...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25k as a start for the over 40s

Sorry writing this from a motorway service station. I posted an article that may be of interest about C25k for fitness beginners: www.teamrhomboid.com

Sorry writing this from a motorway service station. I posted an article that may...

Rignold

•6 years ago

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W3,R2...why didn’t I start this in June?!?!?

Morning... Gales, freezing, and there I am chugging and sweating around a park...🤦🏻‍♂️...bet it’s lovely in August.. So...once again did the first three...

Morning... Gales, freezing, and there I am chugging and sweating around a park.....

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Weather!

Hi. I've just graduated this week so I hope it's still ok to use the forum for queries. I haven't run since Monday due to weather conditions. I'm worried I'm...

Hi. I've just graduated this week so I hope it's still ok to use the forum for q...

p1M2l3

•6 years ago

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W3R2

Just getting ready for my 2nd run with 3mins running. Going to the park today as seafront is too windy. Will have to mind the slippery muddy I guess! Wish me...

Just getting ready for my 2nd run with 3mins running. Going to the park today as...

CatMo13

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 in the bag

The first 8 mins went great didn't really want to stop to a walk the second 8 min started on a poxy 90second hill I was blowing like a steam train at the top...

The first 8 mins went great didn't really want to stop to a walk the second 8 mi...

darren1978

•6 years ago

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Week 8 day 3

After a week of extreme fatigue and inertia today I made myself get up and run. I'm still tired but the exercise has done me the world of good. I could feel...

After a week of extreme fatigue and inertia today I made myself get up and run. ...

Geo-Lesley

•6 years ago

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WK 5 ish

I went out yesterday with the intention of completing wk5 r2 feeling confident that this run would be in the bag. I'm not sure quite what happened at the end...

I went out yesterday with the intention of completing wk5 r2 feeling confident t...

Mandygecko

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 R2 in the bag

Ok, so it was cold tonight which I seem to prefer. Felt easier than R1, but still not easy and as such I have no idea how I will be able to step up to week 3....

Ok, so it was cold tonight which I seem to prefer. Felt easier than R1, but stil...

DeterminedBear

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2 complete! In the rain too!

Not the nicest weather - first time out in the rain proper, and it was quite chilly rain too bordering on sleet. Does anyone have any advice on clothing in...

Not the nicest weather - first time out in the rain proper, and it was quite chi...

I_can_run

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Will I be able to do it! C25k

Hi guys Was researching couch to 5k and came across this page. I am currently trying to lose weight and I have always loved the idea of being able to run 5k!...

Hi guys Was researching couch to 5k and came across this page. I am currently ...

Cazgar2018

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Week 3 run 1

Week 3

Treadmills

Post lurgy run.

C25k 2nd go

Half way to my Jan target

Don’t be mad!!

W2R2 - completed

Week 3

Running after illness

Poppy Pug Goes Monopoly

Many shades of slow

Sore index toe in week8

W3,R2..directors cut edition

Advice on clothing

Perfect weather for it

Let there be light!

Very frustrating glitch :(

Ready too end week 1!! Last ran

Wk2 R1

C25k as a start for the over 40s

W3,R2...why didn’t I start this in June?!?!?

Weather!

W3R2

Week 5 run 2 in the bag

Week 8 day 3

WK 5 ish

W2 R2 in the bag

W1R2 complete! In the rain too!

Will I be able to do it! C25k

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