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Running for Matt

Dear running community As you know a young man died at the marathon 22.5 miles in. Matt was running to honour his Dad and for the #brathaytrust So this Sunday...

Dear running community As you know a young man died at the marathon 22.5 miles ...

Run-Granny-Run

Graduate•7 years ago

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Endorphins ahoy!

Am still on a high this morning. Started my journey in January but have had a niggly knee meaning weeks 6 and 7 have taken weeks to complete as I’ve rested it....

Am still on a high this morning. Started my journey in January but have had a ni...

Peepalmer

•7 years ago

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Road running pacing question

I have just completed W4 , first two runs on the road and last one on a treadmill, I set a lower speed than previous treadmill runs (8 km ph vs 10) and sailed...

I have just completed W4 , first two runs on the road and last one on a treadmil...

Berksrover

Graduate•7 years ago

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‘Ecky thump Mark 2

Woke up this morning feeling very nervous for my first post grad run and worrying whether the last week of week 9, running for 30 minutes had been a fluke....

Woke up this morning feeling very nervous for my first post grad run and worryin...

lexi6

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Week 4 run 1 done I was surprised as I was unsure if I would be able to complete it but I found the first five mins ok I struggled on the last five but kept my...

Week 4 run 1 done I was surprised as I was unsure if I would be able to complete...

SammieCh

•7 years ago

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It's a family affair...!

Started week 1 today with my 12 and 13 year old. They loved it, I found it hard!! (How is running for 60 secs so hard?!!) Motivation is my son's desire to do...

Started week 1 today with my 12 and 13 year old. They loved it, I found it hard!...

Kara0811

•7 years ago

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Positive thinking 😊

Off to bed now, hopefully will dream positive thoughts about tomorrow's early morning run - no 2 of wk 3. Heres hoping it's going to be kinder than no 1 was...

Off to bed now, hopefully will dream positive thoughts about tomorrow's early m...

fibrorunner

•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 complete

Nice run today. My body is holding me back more than my breathing so more stretching this week. I have a new support for my knee and a calf compression sock...

Nice run today. My body is holding me back more than my breathing so more stretc...

Michele2017

Graduate•7 years ago

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That step up at W5 R3 though?

Interesting jump in distance at W5 run 3. Seems a bit of a leap from 8 mins to 20 - different to earlier principle of incremental increases. Just completed it...

Interesting jump in distance at W5 run 3. Seems a bit of a leap from 8 mins to 2...

BathfordD

•7 years ago

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Gutted!

After several false starts over the past couple of years, I started couch to 5k again this year on the treadmill, finishing week 6 last week. Previously I...

After several false starts over the past couple of years, I started couch to 5k ...

catkims

•7 years ago

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Final run done but feel a bit deflated

Anticipating the final run was fun, doing it was fine and I even kept going for a few extra minutes. I really want to be exhilarated but instead i feel a bit...

Anticipating the final run was fun, doing it was fine and I even kept going for ...

Sarararara

Graduate•7 years ago

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I’ve Graduated today!

Started 15.05.17, graduated 23.04.18! That was a long 9 weeks! Hooray, now the serious stuff begins, including RFL in July. Mid 50’s and can’t remember running...

Started 15.05.17, graduated 23.04.18! That was a long 9 weeks! Hooray, now the s...

Bea-Pea

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4

I did the first run in week 4 today! I managed to get it done. The first five minute run was okay, the second I was finding a bit challenging and needed to...

I did the first run in week 4 today! I managed to get it done. The first five m...

rszumowski

•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1.....im back!!

After a horrid attempt last week on Thursday that left me feeling urgh! And with blisters from new trainers i re did my run tonight in the mist and rain and...

After a horrid attempt last week on Thursday that left me feeling urgh! And with...

c1air3

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk7R2🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Wk7 R2 done legs heavy but done onwards we go to wk7 R3 (I can do this ) day to recover then off again

Wk7 R2 done legs heavy but done onwards we go to wk7 R3 (I can do this ) day to ...

FERGIE7

•7 years ago

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😂

Ang26

•7 years ago

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Whezzing!

Hi so I'm on week 2, 2nd run in, it's tough but I'm still up for it! I've been struggling with whezzing and coughing at the end and after my runs! Not...

Hi so I'm on week 2, 2nd run in, it's tough but I'm still up for it! I've been s...

Helensom

•7 years ago

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Post grad run 1

Just been out for first post graduate run before starting with juju. First 2k killed - like a toxic 2k - but then I got into rhythm, felt stronger and so...

Just been out for first post graduate run before starting with juju. First 2k ki...

Tasha99

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R1

So I did W3R1 yesterday and am starting to enjoy myself a bit more which is really positive, but today I have an aching knee and ankle - one on each leg! After...

So I did W3R1 yesterday and am starting to enjoy myself a bit more which is real...

Slingy68

•7 years ago

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Gait

Which shops do gait analysis please?

Patjoub

•7 years ago

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Wk1 R3 in the bag

Wk1 R3 finally completed. I’m so happy it’s done. I run in the wrong trainers today so feet are painful 😖 but starting WK2 on Wednesday. Happy days.

Wk1 R3 finally completed. I’m so happy it’s done. I run in the wrong trainers to...

MaryMel121

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7? How did that happen?

Buenos Noches! So, here I am, another week begins.... My ankle was a lot less swollen on Friday, so, even though I probably shouldn't have, I completed week...

Buenos Noches! So, here I am, another week begins.... My ankle was a lot less s...

furlmouse

Graduate•7 years ago

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Knees

I'm 59 and have just completed week 3 run 2. I run on the road. Todays run was the hardest. Since run 4, I am finding that my knees and lower back are aching...

I'm 59 and have just completed week 3 run 2. I run on the road. Todays run was ...

Ding58

•7 years ago

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Post graduation celebratory first run

First run after graduating and I still enjoyed it. Everyone just starting or part way through trust me when I say you’ll get there and feel better for it

First run after graduating and I still enjoyed it. Everyone just starting or par...

robOliver

•7 years ago

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W4R1

Wow.....that was tough. For the first time since starting my C25K it was windy and I really felt it going into the wind. On the first 5 minute run I couldn't...

Wow.....that was tough. For the first time since starting my C25K it was windy a...

Sooz31

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1 (repeated)

Decided to start week 2 again as I didn’t run too much last week (British heat wave was a bit much for me) although I replaced it with a lot of walking :) My...

Decided to start week 2 again as I didn’t run too much last week (British heat w...

tjstoll

•7 years ago

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W6R1

Feeling great both physically and mentally 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

AliK0871

Graduate•7 years ago

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What was I worrying about W3R1

So after posting on Saturday I’d finished week 2 but was apprehensive about week 3 well I just did the first run and now don’t know what I was worrying about!...

So after posting on Saturday I’d finished week 2 but was apprehensive about week...

hels189

•7 years ago

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Week 8/1 and thought I was doing alright!

Whilst running I heard a text alert. I read it when I had finished the run. "The average cost of a funeral is rising by 8% every year. Save your loved ones...

Whilst running I heard a text alert. I read it when I had finished the run. "The...

Runningroni

Graduate•7 years ago

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Physio gave c25k thumbs up!

Before starting this, I mentioned that in the past I've always been told to avoid running due to my knee condition. Im half way through it now and have felt...

Before starting this, I mentioned that in the past I've always been told to avo...

Gilliano666

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Running for Matt

Endorphins ahoy!

Road running pacing question

‘Ecky thump Mark 2

Week 4 run 1

It's a family affair...!

Positive thinking 😊

Week 9 Run 1 complete

That step up at W5 R3 though?

Gutted!

Final run done but feel a bit deflated

I’ve Graduated today!

Week 4

Week 9 Run 1.....im back!!

Wk7R2🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

😂

Whezzing!

Post grad run 1

W3R1

Gait

Wk1 R3 in the bag

Week 7? How did that happen?

Knees

Post graduation celebratory first run

W4R1

Week 2 Run 1 (repeated)

W6R1

What was I worrying about W3R1

Week 8/1 and thought I was doing alright!

Physio gave c25k thumbs up!

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