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Rest days

Does everyone always have a rest day in between running?

karenl135

•6 years ago

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Forced me into it...

All this London marathon business I’ve been watching this morning has pushed me into it! Signed up to a local 10k and going to do this as the basis. I’ve ran...

All this London marathon business I’ve been watching this morning has pushed me ...

ChristianClarke

•6 years ago

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Advice

So yesterday I completed week 5. Since I started this I’ve been going out every other day (no 2 day rest days). So as you can imagine I’ve been moving through...

So yesterday I completed week 5. Since I started this I’ve been going out every ...

HappyColaMan

•6 years ago

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W1RUN1

Just completed my first run .Didn't have the courage to go outside so ran in the garden . It was good and I enjoyed it . I was really surprised I managed to...

Just completed my first run .Didn't have the courage to go outside so ran in the...

Annemarie_p

•6 years ago

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My first session

Started my first session today. Feeling good that I managed it. Never ever done any real exercise due to heart condition. Used to walk a bit and now doing...

Started my first session today. Feeling good that I managed it. Never ever done ...

spscollins

•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Did anybody else feel that the 5 mins in this run seemed to last forever ! Very happy that I managed to complete this run although the first 5 mins kept on...

Did anybody else feel that the 5 mins in this run seemed to last forever ! Very ...

HeatherCh

•6 years ago

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In the rain

Wk2 r1, in the rain by Loch Lomond - very different from all you running in the heat...nevertheless as usual it was good.

Wk2 r1, in the rain by Loch Lomond - very different from all you running in the ...

Gran4z

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1- Enjoyable ?? Well yes...

Wow, I feel really chuffed at the moment. Went out early this morning for my run and felt on a high even when doing my 5 min brisk walk. About a minute into...

Wow, I feel really chuffed at the moment. Went out early this morning for my run...

Lorijay

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 achievement

Completed week 5 yesterday, never thought I would be able to run 20 mins non stop, but I did it and felt fantastic. Can't believe how far I have come in this...

Completed week 5 yesterday, never thought I would be able to run 20 mins non st...

Sue_Bracken

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk1 DONE!

Just completed week 1 of the program, completing the third run on a very warm and sunny day. God only knows how marathon runners keep it u for 26 miles. But...

Just completed week 1 of the program, completing the third run on a very warm an...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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Luverly weather.. But! (early mornings from now)

With the hot weather, we started to think about the heat and as newish runners, how it may affect us. My good lady is not an early morning person, so I was...

With the hot weather, we started to think about the heat and as newish runners, ...

Rumour

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k!!!

After completely giving up at 4 k last week, I went back to try the 5k at our local run!!!! It took me 40mins and 55 secs but I didn't stop once for a breather...

After completely giving up at 4 k last week, I went back to try the 5k at our lo...

Shelly40

•6 years ago

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Ouch!

Did my first run yesterday before I went to work, (I drive for a living but unloading is quite physical!). I felt great last nite but this morning my thighs...

Did my first run yesterday before I went to work, (I drive for a living but unlo...

lovebomb

•6 years ago

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Last run week 1

Done it 👍🌞week one complete. Ran in the sunshine which gave me extra pace. Have been worried about people looking at me thinking what is she doing but have...

Done it 👍🌞week one complete. Ran in the sunshine which gave me extra pace. Hav...

Margaret2311

•6 years ago

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Week3 Run1

Can't believe I've just done my first run of week 3😊 yes, WEEK 3, I didn't stop, I was breathing and enjoying my time out there on the trail - couldn't of...

Can't believe I've just done my first run of week 3😊 yes, WEEK 3, I didn't stop...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5 R1 and Thank you

After my dramatic melt down at end of week 4, I can't thank you all enough for picking me up and dusting me off ..because it worked I got out there and...

After my dramatic melt down at end of week 4, I can't thank you all enough for p...

Jullaly

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yesterday we walked to Subway - 8 mile round trip!!

This running (I use that term loosely in my case :-) ) lark has reminded me how much I enjoy being outside. When I was younger I used to walk everwhere so...

This running (I use that term loosely in my case :-) ) lark has reminded me how ...

pianoteacher

Graduate•6 years ago

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First 30 minute run, yay!

Learned my lesson from running when hot and did my run early today before the sun got really hot. It was W8R3 today, officially 28 minutes but in honour of...

Learned my lesson from running when hot and did my run early today before the su...

DBard

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run post graduation

So I still went out with Michael in my ears, urging me on. I think I’ll carry on with him for a few weeks. I’ll be honest today wasn’t any easier but I went...

So I still went out with Michael in my ears, urging me on. I think I’ll carry on...

Madsimmo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 1!!

Did it! And can still breathe! Felt like proper running today! Legs a bit heavy but kept going slowly. Very slowly!!

Did it! And can still breathe! Felt like proper running today! Legs a bit heavy ...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

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New Trainers

What's a realistic amount to invest in trainers and a decent brand... I'm half way through Wk3 , prices seem to go from £30 to £300

What's a realistic amount to invest in trainers and a decent brand... I'm half w...

GM32

•6 years ago

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Katherine Switzer at the London Marathon

Did anyone see her interview with Gabby Logan this morning. Such an inspiring woman, made me quite emotional to listen to the woman who trailblazed and fought...

Did anyone see her interview with Gabby Logan this morning. Such an inspiring w...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1 with a sore toe

So I was silly last week. I let the nice weather go to my head and I wore a new pair of desert boots to work. They are unlined and catch your socks when you...

So I was silly last week. I let the nice weather go to my head and I wore a new ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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wk1d2

Just completed day 2, but muscle sore but loving the endorphin rush🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤪

Juleswoo

•6 years ago

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A very hot sunny morning!

Morning all! I haven’t posted for a while, I had to leave the running shoes at home for a few weeks due to injury and personal reasons.... I have since...

Morning all! I haven’t posted for a while, I had to leave the running shoes at ...

Lisalou1402

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5r3 in the bag

Was dreading doing 20 mins as seemed a jump from 2 X 8 mins plus I've finished 2 night shifts yesterday so wasn't sure how I'd be. I loved it, so much so I ran...

Was dreading doing 20 mins as seemed a jump from 2 X 8 mins plus I've finished 2...

Rallan79

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 again 😁

So I woke up this morning and knew today was THE day! I have been on and off the IC since September and have tried a few walks but needed to get back to it. I...

So I woke up this morning and knew today was THE day! I have been on and off the...

AngeScott

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 3 completed

I went with my mum this morning and I managed to do all of the 60 second runs! However, I jogged a lot slower like people suggested. For some reason, I just...

I went with my mum this morning and I managed to do all of the 60 second runs! H...

slothycoffee

•6 years ago

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London

Good luck to all those doing the London Marathon, hopefully the heat won't be to much of an issue. It's the first time I will be watching it with interest as a...

Good luck to all those doing the London Marathon, hopefully the heat won't be to...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3🏃‍♀️1

HOT HOT HOT - what a start i was joined by my nutty aunt and her German shepherd this morning and we did it!!! Never thought i would run 3 mins in one go...

HOT HOT HOT - what a start i was joined by my nutty aunt and her German shepherd...

jochanc

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Rest days

Forced me into it...

Advice

W1RUN1

My first session

Week 4 run 1

In the rain

W5R1- Enjoyable ?? Well yes...

Week 5 achievement

Wk1 DONE!

Luverly weather.. But! (early mornings from now)

5k!!!

Ouch!

Last run week 1

Week3 Run1

Wk5 R1 and Thank you

Yesterday we walked to Subway - 8 mile round trip!!

First 30 minute run, yay!

First run post graduation

Week 4 run 1!!

New Trainers

Katherine Switzer at the London Marathon

W5R1 with a sore toe

wk1d2

A very hot sunny morning!

Wk5r3 in the bag

Week 1 Run 1 again 😁

Week 1 run 3 completed

London

W3🏃‍♀️1

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