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Running and mental health

Part of the reason that I have decided to start the c25k is to help with my mental health. I have anxiety and depression, which can leave me with no...

Part of the reason that I have decided to start the c25k is to help with my ment...

amalthea52

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2 under my belt 😊

Lovely second run yesterday, but was unprepared for the strong headwind! Luckily, I was wearing sunglasses (wow, sun!), which I actually needed more to protect...

Lovely second run yesterday, but was unprepared for the strong headwind! Luckily...

Leojon66

•7 years ago

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Occasional shooting pains on top of right foot

I did w5 r3 and w6 r1 on consecutive days (Sat/Sun)- usually leave a day’s rest in between but yesterday noticed my right foot was sore along top with...

I did w5 r3 and w6 r1 on consecutive days (Sat/Sun)- usually leave a day’s rest ...

Weglet

•7 years ago

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wk 8 calf cramp crisis!

hi, into week 8 /1 monday. all good. then had to go away for a few days midweek, so missed my wednesday run - but back for the friday morning full of...

hi, into week 8 /1 monday. all good. then had to go away for a few days midweek...

le-mesurier

•7 years ago

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Week2 run 2 done

Was concerned that combination of morning swim of 450 M. then w2r2 after an hours rest would be hard, but it went well, breathing is still a problem, four...

Was concerned that combination of morning swim of 450 M. then w2r2 after an hour...

Bobthedog

•7 years ago

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W6 R2

What a disaster. Can anyone tell me why? R1 this week was ok, not amazing but doable. R2, I ran the first 10 mins, then walked 3. Then from 3 mins into the...

What a disaster. Can anyone tell me why? R1 this week was ok, not amazing but do...

Beth-monkey

Graduate•7 years ago

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Newbie

So, the name comes from the event that I and some friends were attending when one of us said she'd like to get fitter and used to run. In my view, running is...

So, the name comes from the event that I and some friends were attending when on...

Ginspired

•7 years ago

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Actually feel like a runner 😊

I completed W6R3 - 25 min continuous running - last week, but really struggled. I couldn’t seem to get into any sort of rhythm, I struggled to breathe and my...

I completed W6R3 - 25 min continuous running - last week, but really struggled. ...

Gregod

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running leggings with smartphone pocket?

Hi, sorry I have seen a few posts of this sort before but now I can't find them and I need help! Can anyone recommend a pair of ladies running leggings -...

Hi, sorry I have seen a few posts of this sort before but now I can't find them ...

mrs_wilson

Graduate•7 years ago

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Spammer Alert

Anyone else getting suggestive chat messages from "floraescobar322"???

Irish-John

Graduate•7 years ago

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Gutted

I completed the 1st week of runs woke up the morning after my 3rd run, and my left knee was in so much pain, after an hour of moving it seemed to free up, but...

I completed the 1st week of runs woke up the morning after my 3rd run, and my le...

PaulD1960

•7 years ago

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New recruit...

W1R1 last night with my little boy William...he’s been getting a bit paranoid about his weight, he’s got a very good appetite but, as with a lot of kids are...

W1R1 last night with my little boy William...he’s been getting a bit paranoid ab...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Run 1 week 1

Well not having run any distance since school days I finally took the plunge yesterday and completed run 1. Was a real challenge and my thighs are aching...

Well not having run any distance since school days I finally took the plunge yes...

Kkfe

Graduate•7 years ago

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Getting back into shape

Hi all, I've recently started Couch to 5k! I used to run quite a lot in the past and always enjoyed it. I have been working at the desk for the past few years...

Hi all, I've recently started Couch to 5k! I used to run quite a lot in the past...

kufeleknr1

•7 years ago

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Falling off the pathway

In Westerns when the cowboy jumps onto the runaway wagon, he slips off the side and clings on by a rope half on half off! Well that’s my winter story, I...

In Westerns when the cowboy jumps onto the runaway wagon, he slips off the side...

CT2017

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wow

I put all of my details into the cross trainer, set it onto a program, set the level onto 10 and burned 1000 calories in 1hr 4mins😎🤩 Then popped my knee...

I put all of my details into the cross trainer, set it onto a program, set the l...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Pass me the medal

I did it, 9 weeks competed and 5km run in 32 mins! Unbelievably proud of my body and myself this. I have struggled with post natal depression on and off for...

I did it, 9 weeks competed and 5km run in 32 mins! Unbelievably proud of my body...

Taterunner

•7 years ago

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Mission accomplished!

That's Week 9 Run 3 just about done this morning - a struggle as it's blowing a gale here by the sea in North Wales, where I'm on holiday for a few days, but...

That's Week 9 Run 3 just about done this morning - a struggle as it's blowing a ...

sigasiga

Graduate•7 years ago

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Does salt water damage running shoes?

I was looking forward to running on the sand at low tide - it is a pebble beach so the sand is only exposed at low tide. However my other half thinks the salt...

I was looking forward to running on the sand at low tide - it is a pebble beach ...

MutleyShuffle

Graduate•7 years ago

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Cto5k - 3 weeks in - aching quads

Running for sport/health is completely new to me and I have a largely sedentary job, Whilst I am really enjoying the running (to my surprise) I'm struggling...

Running for sport/health is completely new to me and I have a largely sedentary ...

clavicus

•7 years ago

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Week 9 2 down, 1 to go 😱

I think the title says it all.... Genuinely didn’t think I’d get this far but here I am! Actually looking forward to the graduation run on Thursday, but also...

I think the title says it all.... Genuinely didn’t think I’d get this far but he...

Madsimmo

Graduate•7 years ago

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Headphone recommendations please

I have a pair of cheap Bluetooth earbuds that have (kind of) glasses loops that go around the back of my ears. Left ear stays in most of the time. Right ear...

I have a pair of cheap Bluetooth earbuds that have (kind of) glasses loops that ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 done!

It was breezy down on Boscombe sea front this morning – a fairly strong southerly, blowing straight at us from the sea, so I was glad of my long sleeved top...

It was breezy down on Boscombe sea front this morning – a fairly strong southerl...

bally187

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R2 before work

A first for me, running before work. Rain forecast later and it was get up early or get wet later. Went okay. Good luck with your runs this week.

A first for me, running before work. Rain forecast later and it was get up early...

Jay66UK

Graduate•7 years ago

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Well well well

Week 2 and run 2 , last night in pain from fibro and muscles didn't think I would be able to get out this morning. However got up had water and some pain...

Week 2 and run 2 , last night in pain from fibro and muscles didn't think I wou...

fibrorunner

•7 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Hey all. Im doing this programme with our local council and theres about 45 of us who go out every monday and thursday. But i have hit a walk. Managed the week...

Hey all. Im doing this programme with our local council and theres about 45 of u...

Vicky7809

•7 years ago

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Running is infectious

6am ..yes me ..up at 6am to run, what’s happened to me. I think I’ve caught the running bug! Nobody told me I would catch something by starting C25K. Now to...

6am ..yes me ..up at 6am to run, what’s happened to me. I think I’ve caught the ...

Jullaly

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R2 feeling good...sun is out.

Its W2 R2 tonight. Salad after...still feeling motivated. New Rock album to listen to.

Its W2 R2 tonight. Salad after...still feeling motivated. New Rock album to list...

Mains62

•7 years ago

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Morning run done!

Week 1 day 2 completed this morning. Slightly better than day 1. Feeling positive!

Week 1 day 2 completed this morning. Slightly better than day 1. Feeling positiv...

Mezkate

•7 years ago

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First Time Run

I did week one run one last night having never run before and my shins are really painful!!! Will this get better?

I did week one run one last night having never run before and my shins are reall...

Smizz

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Running and mental health

Week 2 Run 2 under my belt 😊

Occasional shooting pains on top of right foot

wk 8 calf cramp crisis!

Week2 run 2 done

W6 R2

Newbie

Actually feel like a runner 😊

Running leggings with smartphone pocket?

Spammer Alert

Gutted

New recruit...

Run 1 week 1

Getting back into shape

Falling off the pathway

Wow

Pass me the medal

Mission accomplished!

Does salt water damage running shoes?

Cto5k - 3 weeks in - aching quads

Week 9 2 down, 1 to go 😱

Headphone recommendations please

Week 4 done!

W4R2 before work

Well well well

Week 8 Run 1

Running is infectious

W2R2 feeling good...sun is out.

Morning run done!

First Time Run

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