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W8R1- Glorious morning 🌞

Absolutely delighted to report I actually really enjoyed the run this morning ☺️ it's a beautiful morning here, coolest outing yet quite a crisp 18°C!...

Absolutely delighted to report I actually really enjoyed the run this morning ☺️...

mergirl101

Graduate•6 years ago

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My entourage helps me every step

Just a little shout out to my running buddy... Helps me every step of the way

DaddyInTraining

•6 years ago

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W1R2 done this evening... Wow my shins!!!

So another one done and I felt great at times and horrific at others. The rain wasn't helping but I'm very proud of my self going out in the rain and also on a...

So another one done and I felt great at times and horrific at others. The rain w...

DaddyInTraining

•6 years ago

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W1R1 - done

Well I did it. I finally ran (excuse the pun) out of excuses and headed out in the cold and rain and did my first run. To say I struggled is an...

Well I did it. I finally ran (excuse the pun) out of excuses and headed out in t...

Tigger1306

•6 years ago

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Recommendations please 😁

Hi all me again! Do any of you lovely ladies have any recommendations for leggings?! I have tried a few Nike pairs and they just slide down I concentrate too...

Hi all me again! Do any of you lovely ladies have any recommendations for leggin...

Lisha89

•6 years ago

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W3R1

Hard, but I did it! The 3 minute run was really hard, I have being doing it all at the gym because there is nowhere flat near my house, but I must be going too...

Hard, but I did it! The 3 minute run was really hard, I have being doing it all ...

mairi1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bit the bullet

After 6 months I thought it time to get back out running. I downloaded the app last week but kept putting off the inevitable. I'm starting back at week 1. With...

After 6 months I thought it time to get back out running. I downloaded the app l...

Allbarron

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1 - rainy again!! 🌧

No pain no gain they say and it is certainly true. Week 2 commenced got out in the rain. Without a doubt my heart and lungs are responding well and the...

No pain no gain they say and it is certainly true. Week 2 commenced got out in ...

Matt-78

•6 years ago

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W1R1

So first one down feeling good how I can make it though the 9 weeks

davas1979

•6 years ago

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I DID IT!!!! 😀

I can’t actually believe I’m posting this, but I’VE JUST COMPLETED THE C25K!!! Done my last run this evening and felt bloody brilliant running (yes, I RUN...

I can’t actually believe I’m posting this, but I’VE JUST COMPLETED THE C25K!!! D...

MrsE74

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1

Well I did it! OMG that was tough! I actually thought I wasn’t going to make it I’m sure I will have to stay at W1R1 forever! And I got soaked - does this...

Well I did it! OMG that was tough! I actually thought I wasn’t going to make it ...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1. Another rainy run complete

Went out at 16:30 and actually ran for 28 minutes. Dead chuffed, but I think I'll be giving myself an extra rest day before my next run. My legs didn't feel...

Went out at 16:30 and actually ran for 28 minutes. Dead chuffed, but I think I'l...

Mand102

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1

Wasn’t sure whether to go out but forced myself. Am absolutely chocka with cold and chesty cough but I managed the 28 mins ok, even though my pace was one...

Wasn’t sure whether to go out but forced myself. Am absolutely chocka with cold ...

Tasha99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice needed on the Stepping Stones podcast

Having graduated last Friday, I decided to give the Stepping Stones podcast a go today. And it was ghastly! What speed is it talking about? I could only go at...

Having graduated last Friday, I decided to give the Stepping Stones podcast a go...

JohnLagrue

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6, Run 1 = Done

Phew finally got round to this one. Had 3 rest days as other things kept cropping up and it got to this evening and I admit was thinking about putting it off...

Phew finally got round to this one. Had 3 rest days as other things kept croppi...

SuperMouse

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3 in the rain

Lovely jog which totally made me smile. Was feeling awful as best mate just had bariatric surgery. Good for her and I support her but deep down I'm a bit...

Lovely jog which totally made me smile. Was feeling awful as best mate just had ...

Squeakypoptest

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ankylosing spondylitis

Any runners out there with AS? How are you coping?

Juliapal

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3

I just wanted to boast really :D My little boy and I did the last one of the 25min runs today. I must admit it was harder than usual for me, perhaps cause I've...

I just wanted to boast really :D My little boy and I did the last one of the 25m...

Juliapal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Stiff calves and achilles?

So run 2, week 1 and mid run my calves and achilles went stiff and it was a challenge to finish the run. What’s the cause? Bad shoes? Running technique? Just a...

So run 2, week 1 and mid run my calves and achilles went stiff and it was a chal...

finp

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Just started my journey today. Cannot believe how unfit I am. I used to run regularly but then life and work got in the way. I'm determined to get fitter 🏃‍♀️

Just started my journey today. Cannot believe how unfit I am. I used to run regu...

DebsM

•6 years ago

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Rainy W1R1

So despite the rain made it out of the door to meet my friend. Somehow my app stopped a couple of times, must have bumped it in my pocket,so I ended up...

So despite the rain made it out of the door to meet my friend. Somehow my app s...

Crittermad

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5

Omg I knew I was unfit but I’ve just completed week 5 run 1 and I’m so surprised that I done it although it has nearly killed me lol

Omg I knew I was unfit but I’ve just completed week 5 run 1 and I’m so surprised...

Judie78

•6 years ago

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Run for Fun in the Sun for Abel

looking at the weather now (raining) it's hard to believe that yesterday was so nice and sunny, even a little bit warm and I (as 'Runner 5') was out in it,...

looking at the weather now (raining) it's hard to believe that yesterday was so ...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sore feet

I did the 20 min run at the end of week 5 yesterday and today the top of my feet are quite sore. This morning it was a struggle to walk properly. This eased...

I did the 20 min run at the end of week 5 yesterday and today the top of my feet...

GRoy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Asthma and running

Hi everyone. Does anyone have any tips and tricks for breathing techniques for a asthmatic? I just completes run 1 of week 4 and the first 5 minute run was...

Hi everyone. Does anyone have any tips and tricks for breathing techniques for a...

asthmaticrunner1974

•6 years ago

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Three weeks later....

It’s been a while since I last posted, but I’m still running! And every week, I’ve surprised myself. The part of me that says “there’s no way I can run for 90...

It’s been a while since I last posted, but I’m still running! And every week, I’...

furlmouse

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running bud

Any one from the Inverclyde area just starting and need a buddy? Thanks

malky1986

•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

Started Couch to 5K last week, found it challenging but I’m confident that I can do it after each burst of running during week one, I felt I could do it a...

Started Couch to 5K last week, found it challenging but I’m confident that I can...

rszumowski

•6 years ago

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Here comes the rain again

Just done Week 8, Run 1. Managed it but struggled in the middle. Given the British weather it’s a bit odd, but today was the first time I’ve run while it’s...

Just done Week 8, Run 1. Managed it but struggled in the middle. Given the Briti...

The-K-is-Silent

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Prevarication

I don’t want to finish. My next run which should have been today is w9r3. I will graduate. I am now planning on doing it tomorrow but I don’t want to 😂😢😂....

I don’t want to finish. My next run which should have been today is w9r3. I will...

ClarriePan

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

W8R1- Glorious morning 🌞

My entourage helps me every step

W1R2 done this evening... Wow my shins!!!

W1R1 - done

Recommendations please 😁

W3R1

Bit the bullet

W2R1 - rainy again!! 🌧

W1R1

I DID IT!!!! 😀

W1R1

W8R1. Another rainy run complete

W8R1

Advice needed on the Stepping Stones podcast

Week 6, Run 1 = Done

W8R3 in the rain

Ankylosing spondylitis

W7R3

Stiff calves and achilles?

Newbie

Rainy W1R1

Week 5

Run for Fun in the Sun for Abel

Sore feet

Asthma and running

Three weeks later....

Running bud

Week 2 Run 1

Here comes the rain again

Prevarication

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