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Back up to 5k after the IC, feeling happy.

So a gorgeous sunny January afternoon here in the North East saw me set off through the mud filled country paths behind Dinnington village. For once I jogged...

So a gorgeous sunny January afternoon here in the North East saw me set off thro...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•6 years ago

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The porridge run!

My squished toe is starting to improve and the call of running was loud! As I was about to set off I heard 'The Food Programme' announced on the radio - all...

My squished toe is starting to improve and the call of running was loud! As I wa...

Elfe5

Graduate•6 years ago

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one step forward, two steps back! 😐

Its been two weeks since I've been on the treadmill. I'd initially allowed myself a week off for Xmas but then since new years eve i've been poorly with the...

Its been two weeks since I've been on the treadmill. I'd initially allowed mysel...

raquelscatt

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1 second attempt YES!

The world is a wonderful place! (This may be a runner's high. If so, I'm a runner!) I couldn't complete this run on Friday, so I went back to the route and...

The world is a wonderful place! (This may be a runner's high. If so, I'm a runne...

Lizzisforliving

Graduate•6 years ago

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The January Joggers/Gymgoers bite back

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Rignold

•6 years ago

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Should I start again - but this time go faster?

I graduated at Xmas and now I’m wondering what to do next. One option I’ve thought of is redoing the C25K but at a faster pace in order to improve my overall...

I graduated at Xmas and now I’m wondering what to do next. One option I’ve thoug...

RunBrianRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 3

Chuffed. Got week one under the belt. Must need to slow down as that was even harder than 1 or 2. First daytime run and plenty of people about so I think pride...

Chuffed. Got week one under the belt. Must need to slow down as that was even ha...

DaveB46

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've joined a club...

A very exclusive club. As far as I know, the only other HU-er in it with me is IannodaTruffe. Yes, I've joined the cancer club.... I went for a routine...

A very exclusive club. As far as I know, the only other HU-er in it with me is I...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•6 years ago

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New and looking for local running groups

Hello everyone...Just signed up to this site. Does people run on their own?? Any local groups? I hate running but I need to start my fitness journey with a...

Hello everyone...Just signed up to this site. Does people run on their own?? A...

Pattyuk

•6 years ago

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Week 1 2nd run

Just completed second run. Did this with my hubby although he ran ahead of me most of the time (longer legs) it was nice to be out doing something together....

Just completed second run. Did this with my hubby although he ran ahead of me mo...

Sarahk84

•6 years ago

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Wk2 R1 done

Wk2r1 done today as I am struggling for nights this week. All went well and looking forward to my wk2R2 👍😁

Wk2r1 done today as I am struggling for nights this week. All went well and look...

Unfitwestie

Graduate•6 years ago

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running like pheobe

w1 run 2 found this alot harder

Bumble-65

•6 years ago

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Week 1 finished

Just completed w1 r3 and this time I decided to go to the gym. I think my Sunday run will be on the treadmill followed by a swim and a quick session in the...

Just completed w1 r3 and this time I decided to go to the gym. I think my Sunday...

EmmaPo

•6 years ago

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Week9 run2

It had to be a dreadmill run today, as the pavements were slippery with frost. Here I am, post run, in my Christmas running tights and my birthday running...

It had to be a dreadmill run today, as the pavements were slippery with frost. ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Another 5k . 2018 so far so good.

As I had recently taken myself to effectively day dot Ive been pleasantly surprised to of done my 2nd 5k of the week this morning. All indoors mind you but...

As I had recently taken myself to effectively day dot Ive been pleasantly surpri...

Rickne

Graduate•6 years ago

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It gets easier, right?

I've just one Week 1 session 1. The app said I ran for 8 minutes which I swear is more than the last 30 years combined. The 3rd and 5th runs seemed easier but...

I've just one Week 1 session 1. The app said I ran for 8 minutes which I swear i...

Redyoyo

•6 years ago

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W3 R1 - what? 3????

Hi all, I’ve now started on W3 and got the shock of my life when Sarah said I was gonna run for THREE minutes!!! (I’d stupidly assumed it would be two because...

Hi all, I’ve now started on W3 and got the shock of my life when Sarah said I wa...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post-baby return to running week 3: in which I am spoiled and scaffolded

Back to it after my mastitis-induced hiatus. The boobs have been saved by a lovely woman in the Liverpool branch of Bravissimo (highly recommended for anyone...

Back to it after my mastitis-induced hiatus. The boobs have been saved by a love...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•6 years ago

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2nd Park Run

Completed my second park run yesterday 😊 It seemed more difficult this time but I suspect I did not keep myself hydrated enough the day before, due to having...

Completed my second park run yesterday 😊 It seemed more difficult this time but...

Nesha123

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slowly slowly

So after the illness and the the holidays today was the day to get back out there. Whereas previously after running every other day for 3 months I looked like...

So after the illness and the the holidays today was the day to get back out ther...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1 Did It!!!

Put all the negative thoughts aside and went out for that dreaded run. Was hard particularly with my breathing but it was very cold. Glad I did it and...

Put all the negative thoughts aside and went out for that dreaded run. Was hard ...

JaniceB63

•6 years ago

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A fat tummy and bloating after food

I seem to carry all my weight on my tum and bloat after lots of food I want to lose weight and stop my tummy bloating up like a football Have tried the...

I seem to carry all my weight on my tum and bloat after lots of food I want to ...

Grobsvy

•6 years ago

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Back in the game!

Ran Wk6 Run3 again today as part of my 'getting back after a month off' plan. I'm pretty impressed with a 25 minute run & a new PB according to Runkeeper -...

Ran Wk6 Run3 again today as part of my 'getting back after a month off' plan. I'...

JB173

•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

Looks like such a lovely day but it’s blooming freezing -2. But off a set all wrapped up! The hat came off after the first 10 minute run and it was actually...

Looks like such a lovely day but it’s blooming freezing -2. But off a set all wr...

Lauralou24

•6 years ago

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Last run of week 1!

I did a bit too much on the second run at the gym and thought I’d struggle today but it was fine. Bring on week 2!

I did a bit too much on the second run at the gym and thought I’d struggle today...

Garlicandonions

•6 years ago

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First run today

Am so proud of myself - completed my first run this morning. I have decided that I WILL be transforming my body this year. This was after I saw a video of...

Am so proud of myself - completed my first run this morning. I have decided that...

Laurensmum

•6 years ago

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Sunday Running

Such a lovely bright crisp morning I actually couldn't resist turning my planned 30 minute run into my second ever 5k. What larks! 😊🏃

Such a lovely bright crisp morning I actually couldn't resist turning my planned...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5r3

I did it!!! I really doubted this was possible and thought I would do 10 minutes and walk for a while then finish running but I just managed to keep going....

I did it!!! I really doubted this was possible and thought I would do 10 minutes...

Nicciv123

Graduate•6 years ago

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'I'm not built for Running' - great article.

https://www.self.com/story/im-not-built-for-running-myth-need-stop-perpetuating Definitely one to read if you've just started out and are doubting that you're...

https://www.self.com/story/im-not-built-for-running-myth-need-stop-perpetuating ...

ClarkeyCat

Graduate•6 years ago

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Looking forward...

After achieving week 9, albeit with a struggle, I will be back at it tomorrow morning before work. It’s been a bit of a stop start affair since we had snow and...

After achieving week 9, albeit with a struggle, I will be back at it tomorrow mo...

DBlou

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Back up to 5k after the IC, feeling happy.

The porridge run!

one step forward, two steps back! 😐

W8R1 second attempt YES!

The January Joggers/Gymgoers bite back

Should I start again - but this time go faster?

Week 1 run 3

I've joined a club...

New and looking for local running groups

Week 1 2nd run

Wk2 R1 done

running like pheobe

Week 1 finished

Week9 run2

Another 5k . 2018 so far so good.

It gets easier, right?

W3 R1 - what? 3????

Post-baby return to running week 3: in which I am spoiled and scaffolded

2nd Park Run

Slowly slowly

Week 2 Run 1 Did It!!!

A fat tummy and bloating after food

Back in the game!

Week 6 run 2

Last run of week 1!

First run today

Sunday Running

Wk5r3

'I'm not built for Running' - great article.

Looking forward...

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