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W5 R3

Just ran 20mins and feel amazing, can’t believe I did it 😀😀😀

India2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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Buying running shoes

After my post about blisters, where the most common reply was to buy new trainers, I’m wondering the best way to go about this. Any tips? My local independent...

After my post about blisters, where the most common reply was to buy new trainer...

Catmama

•6 years ago

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Graduation

So after working through this AP ...with one or two mishaps on the way ....I finally completed W9 R3....and manage to cover 5k...... Am now considering trying...

So after working through this AP ...with one or two mishaps on the way ....I fin...

Chrisb6808

Graduate•6 years ago

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Struggling with week 7

Hi all. I have so far been both surprised and pleased with my progress, particularly so when I completed the W6R3 25 min run and the same again at W7R1, but...

Hi all. I have so far been both surprised and pleased with my progress, particul...

Ray111

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7 R2 later this evening...

...and I can’t wait! 😊 The last two 25 minute runs have been ‘comfortable’ so I’m hoping if I treat this evening’s run the same it won’t throw up any problems...

...and I can’t wait! 😊 The last two 25 minute runs have been ‘comfortable’ so I...

BlondeAmbition72

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slowly but surely

Wk8 R2 completed this morning. 28 mins very slowly but did not stop. Never thought I’d be saying this but reckon I’ll be taking my lad to park run soon. He’ll...

Wk8 R2 completed this morning. 28 mins very slowly but did not stop. Never thoug...

LisaWiz

•6 years ago

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Grass

Hi I doing this on grass but find it hurts my ankle only the left one

mandy167

•6 years ago

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My new (very manly) shorts and gloves

A parcel was waiting for me with my new Under Armour shorts and gloves. The shorts have an abstract silvery/grey pattern all over them which is quite...

A parcel was waiting for me with my new Under Armour shorts and gloves. The sh...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 R3

Omg please don’t make me......far too hot for this!!!!🏃🏾‍♀️☀️🔥😓😫 And......done!!! Phew!! 😅😅😅 🍷🍷🍷

Omg please don’t make me......far too hot for this!!!!🏃🏾‍♀️☀️🔥😓😫 And......d...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sweat management - wicking headbands/hats/visors

Hi all, I was wondering does anyone wear headbands/hats/visors when they go running in order to help manage sweating around hairline? I'm one of those people...

Hi all, I was wondering does anyone wear headbands/hats/visors when they go runn...

thefutureliz

Graduate•6 years ago

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What about these Jay?

Since you’ve become the shopping expert Jay66UK I wondered what you thought about these? 🌈🦄🌈🦄

Since you’ve become the shopping expert Jay66UK I wondered what you thought abou...

BethMay

•6 years ago

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I blame Jay!

Yes you Jay66UK 🤣 I can’t have a man out-shopping me so shot off to sports direct sale haha. I got the belt whilst it was in the sale, looking to future and...

Yes you Jay66UK 🤣 I can’t have a man out-shopping me so shot off to sports di...

SandieF

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 3, under a waterfall

Did the last run of week 7 this morning in sunny but not overly hot weather. Michael suggested I change my route, so I'm starting under this waterfall and...

Did the last run of week 7 this morning in sunny but not overly hot weather. Mic...

telford_mike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yey!😆👏🏅🎉🏃‍♀️🍾🥂

I got my graduate status!! Whoop whoop! Thank you! Onwards and upwards! I’m soooo excited! 😄

I got my graduate status!! Whoop whoop! Thank you! Onwards and upwards! I’m sooo...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running bottoms

Ok get your filthy minds out the gutters I’m not on about bouncing bums here. Just wondering where I can get a pair of sweatpants that don’t have the thin...

Ok get your filthy minds out the gutters I’m not on about bouncing bums here. J...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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New Running Shoes :-)

Given that I have been suffering from tight calves and achilles tendons and that my current shoes are 9 years old... I persuaded myself that I should purchase...

Given that I have been suffering from tight calves and achilles tendons and that...

Visionon

Graduate•6 years ago

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It could be worse......

Passing through Dubai on the way home and its 45 degrees, can't see there being too much running here today!

Passing through Dubai on the way home and its 45 degrees, can't see there being ...

Berksrover

Graduate•6 years ago

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Muscle cramp help

I did my first run of week 5 fine and that night had horrendous calf cramp in 1 leg could barely talk next day or so and a friend advised not to do my run 2 of...

I did my first run of week 5 fine and that night had horrendous calf cramp in 1 ...

Debbydoodles

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 Just Completed - how does the body adjust so quickly

Hi there, Having just completed W5R3 I was surprised at how effortless it felt. Given the length of the run you need to take it slowly and steadily but it was...

Hi there, Having just completed W5R3 I was surprised at how effortless it felt. ...

Glasshotel

•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 completed

Finished week 6 with no further problems with lower back after some additional rest/repair days - phew!

Finished week 6 with no further problems with lower back after some additional ...

Maarti

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 cracked it

Heading to the gym today I kept asking myself 'are you going to manage 25 mins running?' I wasn't feeling confident but I must say that I felt the best since...

Heading to the gym today I kept asking myself 'are you going to manage 25 mins r...

Gavyboy

•6 years ago

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Hello w4

Well w3 in the books. Just finished it today and like last week it was a piece of cake. Looks like next week has new challenges and I’m looking forward to...

Well w3 in the books. Just finished it today and like last week it was a piece ...

cheeseheads

•6 years ago

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W7R3 - slowing down :-(

Completed W7R3 today - silly idea to go out at 11am in a heatwave, but I did it. I'm disappointed with my pace over my last four runs though. The last week and...

Completed W7R3 today - silly idea to go out at 11am in a heatwave, but I did it....

naomirainey

•6 years ago

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W2R1&2.... in W3

So... the planned W2 went out of the window. A bonkers week work-wise in which I couldn’t spare even an hour, let alone three, to get out and run (anyone who...

So... the planned W2 went out of the window. A bonkers week work-wise in which I...

AlphaExecDave

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

Hi everyone. So I have just done week 5 run 1 and after not running in 2 weeks because of injury, I was dreading it! I'm so happy to say that I done it and it...

Hi everyone. So I have just done week 5 run 1 and after not running in 2 weeks b...

Sharna86

Graduate•6 years ago

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Oh dear, more kit

So, I saw a bargain on the Adidas website and bagged myself a really lightweight running jacket ready for when the heatwave ends and normal British summer...

So, I saw a bargain on the Adidas website and bagged myself a really lightweight...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run In Heat...or Sleet?

Some people struggle in this warm weather which is fair enough. Throughout the winter there were similar posts regarding cold spells, darkness, snow, ice…. The...

Some people struggle in this warm weather which is fair enough. Throughout the w...

mrrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Magazines

Is there such a thing in uk thought I saw someone with women’s running magazine

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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On hold for a bit

Hi all, feeling like a cop out as I’ve not even completed week 1 yet. Trying to get my head around the fact I have to have surgery to deal with my gallbladder...

Hi all, feeling like a cop out as I’ve not even completed week 1 yet. Trying to ...

musicalpolarbear

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've done it! wk9r3!

I'm still in shock that I've actually gone and done it! I always start these things and never see them through to the end...30 day plank challenge, 30 day yoga...

I'm still in shock that I've actually gone and done it! I always start these thi...

llynnnn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

W5 R3

Buying running shoes

Graduation

Struggling with week 7

W7 R2 later this evening...

Slowly but surely

Grass

My new (very manly) shorts and gloves

W1 R3

Sweat management - wicking headbands/hats/visors

What about these Jay?

I blame Jay!

Week 7 run 3, under a waterfall

Yey!😆👏🏅🎉🏃‍♀️🍾🥂

Running bottoms

New Running Shoes :-)

It could be worse......

Muscle cramp help

Week 5 Run 3 Just Completed - how does the body adjust so quickly

Week 6 run 3 completed

W6R3 cracked it

Hello w4

W7R3 - slowing down :-(

W2R1&2.... in W3

Week 5 run 1

Oh dear, more kit

Run In Heat...or Sleet?

Magazines

On hold for a bit

I've done it! wk9r3!

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