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Running bras - 30% off at Debenhams currently

I don't work for them by the way but needed a decent sports bra so got a shock absorber for a less eye watering price today. Thought I'd share as I think a...

I don't work for them by the way but needed a decent sports bra so got a shock a...

Besidetheseaside123

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6R3 done. Stiff knee after rest.

Honestly, was really scared going into today's run. Wk6R2 2nd run was a bit difficult, so was not sure I would be able to do this. However, I was able to...

Honestly, was really scared going into today's run. Wk6R2 2nd run was a bit diff...

anilkumarr11

•6 years ago

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w4r2 completed... anyone else do long cooldowns?

Another one down, and definitely felt a lot easier than w4r1, again with the treadmill set on 5 degree incline. Felt a bit stiff this morning (after a round...

Another one down, and definitely felt a lot easier than w4r1, again with the tre...

HoagyM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hi! I completed my second ‘run’ of week 1 this morning 😳 I just wondered if there were any stretches I should be doing afterwards?

Mrs T x

AngelaNT

•6 years ago

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Retro Runners - 1960’s follow on playlist

Following Bestcat and Razouski ’s sterling work on the first 60’s playlist. I promised I’d have a bash at the second one, so here it is on Spotify, under the...

Following Bestcat and Razouski ’s sterling work on the first 60’s playlist. I pr...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Vlogging my way to 5K - Week 5

https://youtu.be/dqvsSyIR5QY Here's another weekly video following my progress on the Couch To 5K programme. This is week 5 where I contemplate whether I can...

https://youtu.be/dqvsSyIR5QY Here's another weekly video following my progress o...

SaxPlayer

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slight Mistake - Should I start at beginning

Hi, Sure I'm not the only person to do this ! Started Week1 of Couch to 5k last week - but, by accident I downloaded the first of 5k+ .. I should add I've not...

Hi, Sure I'm not the only person to do this ! Started Week1 of Couch to 5k last ...

RichardJH

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2

Phew that was hard!

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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W7R2 😢😢

That was so hard today. Legs not too bad but breathing horrible was so glad when it was over. Mental battle now going on re wk8/9 😥😥😥😥😥

That was so hard today. Legs not too bad but breathing horrible was so glad when...

AliK0871

Graduate•6 years ago

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Update on forum security

We have been having an issue of a rogue member who has been personal messaging members and being a bit of a nuisance. We take this issue very seriously and as...

We have been having an issue of a rogue member who has been personal messaging m...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

Wk 1, run 1

I took my first step towards running 5k today. I’m pretty excited to be able to say that I completed it, in the rain, without feeling like I was going to...

I took my first step towards running 5k today. I’m pretty excited to be able to ...

S_l_c

•6 years ago

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W4R3 - Complete - am chuffed hee hee....

Well that is week 4 complete and never did I think I'd be able to do that, but I just did it 😁😁😁😁 and for anyone just starting YOU CAN DO IT..... Must...

Well that is week 4 complete and never did I think I'd be able to do that, but I...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

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Rain, what rain(?)

Well it's W5R2 and it's safe to say that I got a little bit wet on today's run! First time of running in the pouring rain and as a glasses wearer, it meant...

Well it's W5R2 and it's safe to say that I got a little bit wet on today's run! ...

Fioona

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 completed

Well I feel great after this one, Enjoyed the light drizzle today quite refreshing. Got on the scales and found that I have lost 4lbs since starting week 1,...

Well I feel great after this one, Enjoyed the light drizzle today quite refreshi...

Kkfe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Rejected but not giving up!

Got an email from the Army last night to say I have been rejected on medical grounds. Not surprised as I'm blind as a bat! :-) My unit are going to appeal -...

Got an email from the Army last night to say I have been rejected on medical gro...

pianoteacher

Graduate•6 years ago

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Should I run or not?

Currently on w3r2, and I've a cold, which has put me off running. More concerning is that I've pulled a muscle on my neck due to straining whilst working on my...

Currently on w3r2, and I've a cold, which has put me off running. More concernin...

Cabbages

•6 years ago

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Knee strain damn damn damn!

Nope, won't be running today - due W4R3 - yesterday, right knee twinge pan returned after sitting with leg under me (I know, I know, a bad habit) after being...

Nope, won't be running today - due W4R3 - yesterday, right knee twinge pan retur...

Leojon66

•6 years ago

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Gutted - please help!

I was half way through C25k, never having been able to run in my life (now late 40’s) and really chuffed I’d got to running a whole 5 minutes - when my leg...

I was half way through C25k, never having been able to run in my life (now late ...

Outofpuff

Graduate•6 years ago

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Isn’t it funny

Isn’t it funny how the first 3 mins and the last 3 mins of the run seem like forever!! W7R2 completed this morning 😊

Isn’t it funny how the first 3 mins and the last 3 mins of the run seem like for...

Beth-monkey

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2

Was feeling like crap as have an infection in my gum and am on antibiotics but was determined to stick to plan and undertake this run last night. So off I...

Was feeling like crap as have an infection in my gum and am on antibiotics but w...

Elaine247

•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Doing wk 6 run 3 this morning dreading it any tips ?

trudyfitzs

•6 years ago

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Week 5

Started week 5 looks like it's going to be a mixed bag this week. I struggle in the first half more than second any tips for this. Also since January I have...

Started week 5 looks like it's going to be a mixed bag this week. I struggle in ...

Nikkigettingfit

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Wow!!! This morning was hard, but I done it! Not sure about run 3 Arrrrggghhh 20 minutes. Calves are ache this morning but onwards and upwards 😀

Wow!!! This morning was hard, but I done it! Not sure about run 3 Arrrrggghhh 20...

Charleynew

•6 years ago

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W5R1 - again!!

Morning all . You may recall I posted a few days ago following a difficult run where I ended up going up a steep hill and having to walk. I decided to repeat...

Morning all . You may recall I posted a few days ago following a difficult run w...

Mumsygill

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation

How do I get my badge?? I’ve ran a lot more than 3x5km I did 29 5km runs in October and have held 2-3 runs a week since but can’t find out how to get my...

How do I get my badge?? I’ve ran a lot more than 3x5km I did 29 5km runs in Oct...

HGVDan

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Well I’m pleased to say I did it. Never would I have thought that six weeks ago I would be running for five minutes three times, six weeks ago I would only...

Well I’m pleased to say I did it. Never would I have thought that six weeks ago ...

SammieCh

•6 years ago

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Owwww

Week 1, Run 2. Didn’t go so well today. Began my run this morning and then had to turn back half way because it started heavily raining. Also, I found that the...

Week 1, Run 2. Didn’t go so well today. Began my run this morning and then had t...

Lagamble

•6 years ago

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Muddy dof

Doing this to get fit for doing a muddy dog challenge with pooch in June! I know I won’t finish the whole programme for 5k by then, but at least I’ll be a...

Doing this to get fit for doing a muddy dog challenge with pooch in June! I know...

Stevepat

•6 years ago

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W3R1

After resting for an extra day just completed r1 of week 3. Was worried about the knees and to be honest I would have enjoyed the run more but for the knees....

After resting for an extra day just completed r1 of week 3. Was worried about th...

Ghaghdog

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 in the bag!!

Well that was the hardest one yet but I just ran 25 minutes and feeling unbelievably proud of myself; it was tough, after 8 mins I wobbled but slowed down (...

Well that was the hardest one yet but I just ran 25 minutes and feeling unbeliev...

Bells411

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Running bras - 30% off at Debenhams currently

Wk6R3 done. Stiff knee after rest.

w4r2 completed... anyone else do long cooldowns?

Hi! I completed my second ‘run’ of week 1 this morning 😳 I just wondered if there were any stretches I should be doing afterwards?

Retro Runners - 1960’s follow on playlist

Vlogging my way to 5K - Week 5

Slight Mistake - Should I start at beginning

W2R2

W7R2 😢😢

Update on forum security

Wk 1, run 1

W4R3 - Complete - am chuffed hee hee....

Rain, what rain(?)

Week 3 run 2 completed

Rejected but not giving up!

Should I run or not?

Knee strain damn damn damn!

Gutted - please help!

Isn’t it funny

W7R2

Week 6 run 3

Week 5

Week 5 run 2

W5R1 - again!!

Graduation

Week 5 Run 1

Owwww

Muddy dof

W3R1

Week 6 in the bag!!

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