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Can’t seem to get a deep breath when running

Just started c5k on week two run two, I’ve a long way to go but enjoying it at the minute, don’t have any bother with being tired or sore legs but have a bit...

Just started c5k on week two run two, I’ve a long way to go but enjoying it at t...

Andimcc

•6 years ago

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20 minute relaxation?

Second run of week 7 tonight (third 25m non stop) and finding that after 20 minutes things start to feel easy, breezy and like I could carry on forever......

Second run of week 7 tonight (third 25m non stop) and finding that after 20 minu...

Hephz89

•6 years ago

5 Replies

New to running

Hi I’m 43,new on here wanting to do a 5k July don’t no where to start 😊any tips ?😊

Hi I’m 43,new on here wanting to do a 5k July don’t no where to start 😊any tips...

Joanne2139

•6 years ago

13 Replies

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Heyyyyyy 😁

W1 R3 finitobeneto 😁sooooo feeling OK that I've got that out the way (for about the 3Rd time..have got beyond W5 R3 and then packed it in like a good little...

W1 R3 finitobeneto 😁sooooo feeling OK that I've got that out the way (for about...

trafford99

•6 years ago

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No buddy, still running...

DD2 has a poorly ankle today - she twisted it yesterday and it’s still rather painful, so she wisely decided not to try running on it. However, I wasn’t about...

DD2 has a poorly ankle today - she twisted it yesterday and it’s still rather pa...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3

Excited to start this journey and have just run the first part of week 3. So want to find a 5k run to aim for in April.

Excited to start this journey and have just run the first part of week 3. So wan...

Mulberry59

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7 run 2

Really struggled tonight , didn’t stop but my lungs felt like they were going to burst does this happen bit disheartened as thought it should get easier 😢

Really struggled tonight , didn’t stop but my lungs felt like they were going to...

CazAM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Snow and ice!!!

Hi all, ok I’m a newbie here..still on week one! How do you all do it in this weather? Do you still go out and run? I have my only free night tonight so wanted...

Hi all, ok I’m a newbie here..still on week one! How do you all do it in this we...

Happysuz1980

•6 years ago

32 Replies

a bad run's still better than no run, right?

I've been gagging to go for my run for the last 2 days but it has thrown it down with rain. Today though, having finished work and the rain being light, I...

I've been gagging to go for my run for the last 2 days but it has thrown it down...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slacking...

I started a brand new job in the new year, my first mon-fri 9-5, (eek)! I have found that I super don't want to go running when I get home and I especially...

I started a brand new job in the new year, my first mon-fri 9-5, (eek)! I have ...

Christinasmith04

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Beginner

Started with the app on Monday, done run 2 this evening. Enjoying it so far and love Jo talking me through it. How is everyone else doing?

Started with the app on Monday, done run 2 this evening. Enjoying it so far and ...

Tmm2912

•6 years ago

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Week 1 complete, now for week 2!

Hi guys - hoping joining a community will keep me going as I have really found other HU communities very supportive. Found run 3 a bit tricky at the start,...

Hi guys - hoping joining a community will keep me going as I have really found o...

Hidden

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Painful elbows

For some reason, about 10-15 minutes into my run my elbows start getting painful. Does anyone else have this problem or should I be heading to the doctor?

For some reason, about 10-15 minutes into my run my elbows start getting painful...

1slowcoach

Graduate•6 years ago

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Consolidation problems

I graduated at the beginning of the month but have found it very difficult to complete a 30 min run since. My first post grad run I found I couldn't run for...

I graduated at the beginning of the month but have found it very difficult to co...

1slowcoach

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it - treadmill

So ..... I have just tried it . Freezing wind today made me almost chicken out of a run but then I remembered that I can use the gym at my sports centre . So...

So ..... I have just tried it . Freezing wind today made me almost chicken out o...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park Run Advice...

I’m currently on Wk 6... Is it better to wait until after Wk 9 before I go so I can run knowing I can probably do the whole thing and enjoy the experience or...

I’m currently on Wk 6... Is it better to wait until after Wk 9 before I go so I ...

BLEWI

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Hump Day

We were forcast some heavy rain and high winds today so I was very happy when we had a cold but dry day. Great opportunity to get out for a mid week 5k after...

We were forcast some heavy rain and high winds today so I was very happy when we...

TJMazz

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Post flu run

Well 1st run tonight since the lurgy. Took it slow didn’t think I’d be able to run but managed a whole whopping 16 mins!! Woo hoo. This running malarkey is...

Well 1st run tonight since the lurgy. Took it slow didn’t think I’d be able to ...

Cazza73

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Should I do two mini-runs before graduation?

I'm hoping to graduate on Saturday and my last run was yesterday as my work week's rather hectic. However I have an appointment tomorrow about 2km from home....

I'm hoping to graduate on Saturday and my last run was yesterday as my work week...

Lizzisforliving

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 💥

Done done done!! Looking forward to cracking on with the next one... X 👍🏻

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

ROLL ON SPRING!

Hello everyone! Not been on here for a little while but have been going to the gym and attempting running x 3 a week but boy is it hard!! I started on this...

Hello everyone! Not been on here for a little while but have been going to the ...

Virginia60

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 R3 now complete whoopee

That’s week 2 all wrapped up - the 90 seconds seem long and the two minutes between them so short. But stuck with it and did it. And after the five minute warm...

That’s week 2 all wrapped up - the 90 seconds seem long and the two minutes betw...

FGB1

•6 years ago

4 Replies

OK. Today was HARD and blowy

Today I nearly gave up and wanted to walk. Today was hard today was windy! But god am happy I did it! Week three next eek!

Today I nearly gave up and wanted to walk. Today was hard today was windy! But g...

Sarahk84

•6 years ago

4 Replies

OK. Today was HARD and blowy

Today I nearly gave up and wanted to walk. Today was hard today was windy! But god am happy I did it! Week three next eek!

Today I nearly gave up and wanted to walk. Today was hard today was windy! But g...

Sarahk84

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Oh...so it turns out I can run for 20 minutes without stopping...just about 😁

Week 5 is DONE!!!I managed the 20 minutes but the last 5 minutes seemed to last FOREVER!!!!!! Feeling quite pleased with myself now though 😊

Week 5 is DONE!!!I managed the 20 minutes but the last 5 minutes seemed to last ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

27 Replies

W10...flying solo

Over the last few weeks I've come to regard Michael Johnson as a close personal friend but for my first "post graduate" run I decided to leave him at home. It...

Over the last few weeks I've come to regard Michael Johnson as a close personal ...

MickGJ

Graduate•6 years ago

18 Replies

Hello! And a podcast recommendation.

Hi lovely running folks, Have not been posting much as I am inching my way off the IC, and don't want to jinx things. Injured hamstring in December seems to be...

Hi lovely running folks, Have not been posting much as I am inching my way off t...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•6 years ago

33 Replies

Wicked woman

Who is this wicked woman I hear you ask, well let me tell you she lures you in like the spider sat at the heart of her web playing the strands and luring you...

Who is this wicked woman I hear you ask, well let me tell you she lures you in l...

rolysmate

Graduate•6 years ago

25 Replies

Can't believe I've done it 👏

Hi I'm Dash3 this is my first post on this forum. I started this programme back in late September and finally completed my graduation run yesterday, so it's...

Hi I'm Dash3 this is my first post on this forum. I started this programme back ...

Dash3

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

Ouch

Started couch to 5k after second run got? tendonitis 😣 Rested for 1 week just compleyed 3rd run. Any ideas on prevention. Thanks in advance 😀

Started couch to 5k after second run got? tendonitis 😣 Rested for 1 week just c...

Cookie4

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Can’t seem to get a deep breath when running

20 minute relaxation?

New to running

Heyyyyyy 😁

No buddy, still running...

Week 3

Wk7 run 2

Snow and ice!!!

a bad run's still better than no run, right?

Slacking...

Beginner

Week 1 complete, now for week 2!

Painful elbows

Consolidation problems

Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it - treadmill

Park Run Advice...

Hump Day

Post flu run

Should I do two mini-runs before graduation?

Week 3 run 2 💥

ROLL ON SPRING!

W2 R3 now complete whoopee

OK. Today was HARD and blowy

OK. Today was HARD and blowy

Oh...so it turns out I can run for 20 minutes without stopping...just about 😁

W10...flying solo

Hello! And a podcast recommendation.

Wicked woman

Can't believe I've done it 👏

Ouch

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