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Grass or tarmac

Which is the best to run on? I was talking to an ex runner yesterday and she said running on tarmac is damaging to your joints should I start running on grass...

Which is the best to run on? I was talking to an ex runner yesterday and she sai...

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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Shin splints

Morning All, 1st run last night and got terrible shin splints, started on the walking, eased a bit on the running, stopped within minutes of finishing. I am...

Morning All, 1st run last night and got terrible shin splints, started on the wa...

biggsrunner

•6 years ago

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Planning to start w1r1 again

Dear all After the futile attempt last week (had to stop after 6th 1 min run ) I m planning to run again tomorrow morning I mean w1r1 In between did brisk...

Dear all After the futile attempt last week (had to stop after 6th 1 min run ) ...

Grimreaper

•6 years ago

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Does anyone else use Strava?

I’ve been using Strava to track my runs since week 3 and it’s been so interesting to see my pace/personal bests once I’ve finished the runs. My favourite part...

I’ve been using Strava to track my runs since week 3 and it’s been so interestin...

hjgibson

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 3

Ok.. so week 1 run three completed yesterday. The running walking was OK. Not easy but manageable. What was hard was breathing which sounds nut. However I...

Ok.. so week 1 run three completed yesterday. The running walking was OK. Not ea...

Dudders61

•6 years ago

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W7r1 that was so hard

Is this running lark a case of mind over matter? I found this run a real struggle, the temptation to stop was lurking in my mind, but I had to focus and keep...

Is this running lark a case of mind over matter? I found this run a real struggl...

Bells411

•6 years ago

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The end of a chapter

So i finally did it! I graduated and as 1 chapter finishes another begins, just 1 day off and my shiny new marathon training plan begins on Saturday! Eek!...

So i finally did it! I graduated and as 1 chapter finishes another begins, just ...

alexpie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Crashing app

Hello all, I did week 2 run 2 today and felt very good about it! Unfortunately I had to keep checking my phone during the run as I wondered why I had been...

Hello all, I did week 2 run 2 today and felt very good about it! Unfortunately I...

Runafterthecake

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K track list . . . .What do you run to?

Well three weeks in and feelin' good, so I thought I would share my running track list with you. I know it won't be to every one's taste, but it's rockin' . ....

Well three weeks in and feelin' good, so I thought I would share my running trac...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 🤭

Does anyone have an good running songs? I’m facing a 20min run Sunday and really need to run to a beat 😩

Does anyone have an good running songs? I’m facing a 20min run Sunday and really...

Chunkymonkey6

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 done

Couch to 5k week five run two in the bag. I didn’t take a day’s rest this time as I want to make sure run three falls on the weekend and I’m out tomorrow...

Couch to 5k week five run two in the bag. I didn’t take a day’s rest this time a...

jan2563

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3..Was that me MJ was...

referring to when he said "you are now officially a runner", me! wow so very happy and just a little bit proud. Mixed run really, first & 3rd 5 mins really...

referring to when he said "you are now officially a runner", me! wow so very hap...

Lorijay

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st Virtual runner medal

Today I received my first @virtualrunner medal after completing a challenge in April to run/walk/cycle I set myself a target of 100k . I finished on 261.75km...

Today I received my first @virtualrunner medal after completing a challenge in A...

dory950

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8run1 Done it!!

I really enjoyed this 28 minute run, thought l wouldn't be able to do it, but then I've thought that every week!! My legs are sore now, but l am chuffed to...

I really enjoyed this 28 minute run, thought l wouldn't be able to do it, but th...

Abaggs

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Fitness trackers

Can anyone recommend a good fitness tracker

Kingtheo

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

iPhone carrier

How do those of you who run with an iPhone carry it? I have a holder that straps to my arm - but isn’t really ideal - sometimes the Velcro comes undone and I...

How do those of you who run with an iPhone carry it? I have a holder that strap...

Crittermad

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gave up during my run today. Week 5 run 1

Went running round my local park today, aiming for my week five first run. Did the first 5 minutes and the 3 minute walk then 2.5 minutes and just couldn’t...

Went running round my local park today, aiming for my week five first run. Did t...

ZoeLizzy78

•6 years ago

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Extra curricular?

Hey guys, looking for some advise/suggestions on what (if anything) everyone does as well as their 3 running sessions a week? Currently I also swim once or...

Hey guys, looking for some advise/suggestions on what (if anything) everyone doe...

rms246

•6 years ago

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Woohoo...week 1 complete

Just finished my last run of week 1 and I’m so chuffed. Run 2 was hard work so I wasn’t looking forward to today’s, especially after a bigger meal at lunch...

Just finished my last run of week 1 and I’m so chuffed. Run 2 was hard work so I...

Emz1587

•6 years ago

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w5r3: who is this strange person in the mirror?

It is possible...to go from 8 minutes to 20 minutes in one step...and still be smiling at the end of it... Part of me still doesn't believe it is MY reflection...

It is possible...to go from 8 minutes to 20 minutes in one step...and still be s...

trogdelight

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Fed up

So last week , I thought , was going well 🤔 Week 2 run 2 felt great & was looking forward to run 3 on the Friday. But my knees were really bad & I haven't...

So last week , I thought , was going well 🤔 Week 2 run 2 felt great & was looki...

Goldie56

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Running Bug

I read on here about people getting a bit addicted to running and I thought, as they predicted "that will never be me". Maybe it will change as I am only on...

I read on here about people getting a bit addicted to running and I thought, as ...

RunningHappy

•6 years ago

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Week 8, Run 3 = Interesting! :P

So instead of listening to my music I somehow in error managed to get an American podcast on 25 tips to make your home more secure followed by a debate on the...

So instead of listening to my music I somehow in error managed to get an America...

SuperMouse

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 completed! I can run for 20 minutes!!!!

Yes! Just completed week 5 run 3! 20 minutes! Have never run that far before! On the way to our starting point, a path on a disused railway line, my sister...

Yes! Just completed week 5 run 3! 20 minutes! Have never run that far before! O...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week1 Run2 DONE

Week 1 Run 2 ✅ Done ! Ouch my legs!! 😂 that was a struggle but felt the time went a lot quicker this time once I got going!!

Week 1 Run 2 ✅ Done ! Ouch my legs!! 😂 that was a struggle but felt the time we...

Plest87

•6 years ago

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2nd run done

I've done my 2nd session tonight. Bit apprehensive about moving up the programme but today was good.

I've done my 2nd session tonight. Bit apprehensive about moving up the programme...

MrsHedgehog344

•6 years ago

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Wk4R1

Well, the first of week 4 done - and it was hard going. I slowed down to brisk walking going up that incline in the park, but I kept going. I wasn’t the last...

Well, the first of week 4 done - and it was hard going. I slowed down to brisk ...

Runtofit

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W6R3 Done!!!!

Extremely pleased to have run for 25 minutes and actually feel ok well I do at the moment! Can’t wait for week 7!!!

Extremely pleased to have run for 25 minutes and actually feel ok well I do at t...

Sussexmalc

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Ok just got back from my run I did it, oddest feeling when I thought my little legs couldn’t carry me any further I got a cold rushing feeling down the backs...

Ok just got back from my run I did it, oddest feeling when I thought my little l...

SammieCh

•6 years ago

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W8R3 done!!!!

Having fallen off the planet for a whole week I didn't know how this would go, but i did it!! Now for Week 9!! Eeeek!! 😬😱😬

Having fallen off the planet for a whole week I didn't know how this would go, b...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Grass or tarmac

Shin splints

Planning to start w1r1 again

Does anyone else use Strava?

Week 1 run 3

W7r1 that was so hard

The end of a chapter

Crashing app

Couch to 5K track list . . . .What do you run to?

Week 5 run 3 🤭

Week 5 run 2 done

W6R3..Was that me MJ was...

1st Virtual runner medal

Wk8run1 Done it!!

Fitness trackers

iPhone carrier

Gave up during my run today. Week 5 run 1

Extra curricular?

Woohoo...week 1 complete

w5r3: who is this strange person in the mirror?

Fed up

Running Bug

Week 8, Run 3 = Interesting! :P

Week 5 completed! I can run for 20 minutes!!!!

Week1 Run2 DONE

2nd run done

Wk4R1

W6R3 Done!!!!

Week 5 run 2

W8R3 done!!!!

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