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Getting fit to lose weight

I recently completed the Yorkshire three peaks for charity and spent all my weekends training on long, hilly walks. I found I had focus with something to work...

I recently completed the Yorkshire three peaks for charity and spent all my week...

Bab0208

•6 years ago

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Just what are we capable of.....

I have completed w5r2.... in this heat... with ease. It makes me wonder what I will be capable of when it could down and been going few more weeks. Started to...

I have completed w5r2.... in this heat... with ease. It makes me wonder what I w...

SarahOReilly

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting to enjoy running

I’m 61 and about to start week 9. I’m amazed to have got this far - never thought it possible as I’m a couple of stone overweight

I’m 61 and about to start week 9. I’m amazed to have got this far - never though...

Phil56

Graduate•6 years ago

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Holiday

I completed week 8 last week but have been on holiday since then for a week during which time I haven’t run. Should I repeat run 3 of week 8 again before...

I completed week 8 last week but have been on holiday since then for a week duri...

Phil56

Graduate•6 years ago

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Last of week tomorrow

I doing the last day of week 6 tomorrow but not sure if I should had gym yesterday with a personal training and today I feel ill I had salad yesterday for...

I doing the last day of week 6 tomorrow but not sure if I should had gym yesterd...

mandy167

•6 years ago

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Bit nervous but did it! w6R3

So this is the run where I tore my calf muscle 3 months ago and so felt very nervous doing the 25min run ... but all good and I’m feeling tired but elated....

So this is the run where I tore my calf muscle 3 months ago and so felt very ner...

Janeym1

•6 years ago

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W6R1, back to the beginning or somewhere in between

After resting my knee for the last 2 weeks I finally feel ready to start running again. Do I start where I stopped (W6R1) start again from the beginning or go...

After resting my knee for the last 2 weeks I finally feel ready to start running...

Runningfit67

•6 years ago

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All the gear no idea!

Been to a running shop this morning and had my running gait assessed. Bought myself some running shoes and a bum bag so I don’t have to shove my phone and keys...

Been to a running shop this morning and had my running gait assessed. Bought mys...

KN25

Graduate•6 years ago

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Successful W4D1 repeated.

Well as the post states, Epic fail on Tuesday. However completed well today. Slowly slowly catchy monkey 👍🏽

Well as the post states, Epic fail on Tuesday. However completed well today. Sl...

Fitterhazeleyes_23

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie saying hello

Hi, I've just started this week - did my first run on Monday and actually quite enjoyed it. Planning on doing the third session each week at my local Parkrun,...

Hi, I've just started this week - did my first run on Monday and actually quite ...

Paul_Kent

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 - I did it!!!

I cannot believe it, I have just come home from completing W5R2 - 2 x 8 minutes. Who am I???!!! Next up the dreaded W5R3 - eeek 😬

I cannot believe it, I have just come home from completing W5R2 - 2 x 8 minutes....

Balletomane9

•6 years ago

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Thanks!

Hi, I'm new here, but I just wanted to thank everyone who posted about their run this morning. I really didn't want to run today, but you all inspired me to...

Hi, I'm new here, but I just wanted to thank everyone who posted about their run...

Matilda2903

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k in the bag!

So three weeks after graduating I’ve actually managed to run for 5k! Rather hot and sweaty this morning even at 7.30 and slightly slower than my usual 4K pace...

So three weeks after graduating I’ve actually managed to run for 5k! Rather hot...

Lulu_S

Graduate•6 years ago

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Little park - Post Grad Run 6 - Hot runner coming through!!! 😁❤️

Hey Runners This great photo says it all! And of course whatever does make you feel good, do lots and lots of it, again and again!! 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️ Due...

Hey Runners This great photo says it all! And of course whatever does make you f...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bluetooth earphones

Hi, can anyone recommend some good in-ear sports Bluetooth earphones that don't fall out whilst running. Preferably those type with the hook over the ears to...

Hi, can anyone recommend some good in-ear sports Bluetooth earphones that don't ...

Designbod

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 in the bag but...

Hello all, W6R3 is in the bag! It was my second attempt after getting stitch pain in the first attempt which stopped me after 10 minutes. Yet, I think I'm...

Hello all, W6R3 is in the bag! It was my second attempt after getting stitch pa...

Sinanhawat18

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9, run 1.

Woo...run 1 of week 9....so chuffed with my progress....continued on to complete my first 5k in under 38 min which is a miracle for me as before starting this...

Woo...run 1 of week 9....so chuffed with my progress....continued on to complete...

lisathequeen

Graduate•6 years ago

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Is it about speed?

Im w7 r2. Im not reaching 5k im barely reaching 3k. So is it that my running is to slow?

Im w7 r2. Im not reaching 5k im barely reaching 3k. So is it that my running is ...

Gemz33

•6 years ago

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W6R2

Just finished run2 w6....got the biggie coming up on Friday! Eeshk! Any tips?

Cozzanostra

•6 years ago

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Is running downhill cheating???

I used to run around our local park which is flat all the way around. Running in a circle got a bit tedious so I started running on the roads where we live. We...

I used to run around our local park which is flat all the way around. Running in...

Pete1w

Graduate•6 years ago

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Restarting Running after time off for injury

Any advice very welcome. I graduated a couple of months ago but have had to take about 3 weeks off running after developing a sore ankle - l’m pretty sure it’s...

Any advice very welcome. I graduated a couple of months ago but have had to take...

Kesky

Graduate•6 years ago

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More in the tank

I've just finished run 2 of week 3 this morning even though I was a bit achy this morning from a burlesque chair class night I thought I'll give it my best...

I've just finished run 2 of week 3 this morning even though I was a bit achy th...

Kerrylh

Graduate•6 years ago

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Going to gym as a comparison

I'm going to the gym treadmill to run a full 5K because I have no idea how far I'm actually running as I always run outdoors but have no GPS. I wonder if I'll...

I'm going to the gym treadmill to run a full 5K because I have no idea how far I...

JoPo48

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post C25k advice on toning

Hi all I’m about 6 weeks post my C25k program and I’m still running for 30 mins 3 times a week and loving it! I never even ran for a bus before so I’m so proud...

Hi all I’m about 6 weeks post my C25k program and I’m still running for 30 mins ...

Starbeas33

•6 years ago

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W9R2 - Today I will be mostly grinning:)

Another good one although OH joined me which slowed me down a little, but chuffed he came too. Planning my final run for Mon ( lots going on at home and a...

Another good one although OH joined me which slowed me down a little, but chuffe...

JoPo48

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling good

Just done w2r3. Can’t wait to get going on w3. 😁. Beautiful location for the run at the local reservoir. ( though it is looking a bit dry). The thunderstorms...

Just done w2r3. Can’t wait to get going on w3. 😁. Beautiful location for the ru...

Shakywakey

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Compression socks

Hi all, Do any of you wear compression socks? Do you find they help? During a run my lower legs ache massively and I'm wondering if they would feel a little...

Hi all, Do any of you wear compression socks? Do you find they help? During a r...

Emmajane71

Graduate•6 years ago

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werk8 problems

week 8 run2 really struggled both runs this week calf pain then back pain having to stop 3 or 4 times not sure if it's the heat or my age? anyone else had...

week 8 run2 really struggled both runs this week calf pain then back pain having...

monkeyannie

Graduate•6 years ago

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It’s the final countdown! W9 R1

By the end of week 8 I felt like a runner and dare I say it actually cruised 28 mins and comfortably broke below 8 mins per km (although I was never aiming for...

By the end of week 8 I felt like a runner and dare I say it actually cruised 28 ...

Heidi2411

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 - Definitely a case of mind over matter

I was sh*tting bricks at the thought of starting Week6.......(I always get the full gremlins onslaught at the start of any week).....but my 20min milestone run...

I was sh*tting bricks at the thought of starting Week6.......(I always get the f...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Getting fit to lose weight

Just what are we capable of.....

Getting to enjoy running

Holiday

Last of week tomorrow

Bit nervous but did it! w6R3

W6R1, back to the beginning or somewhere in between

All the gear no idea!

Successful W4D1 repeated.

Newbie saying hello

W5R2 - I did it!!!

Thanks!

5k in the bag!

Little park - Post Grad Run 6 - Hot runner coming through!!! 😁❤️

Bluetooth earphones

W6R3 in the bag but...

Week 9, run 1.

Is it about speed?

W6R2

Is running downhill cheating???

Restarting Running after time off for injury

More in the tank

Going to gym as a comparison

Post C25k advice on toning

W9R2 - Today I will be mostly grinning:)

Feeling good

Compression socks

werk8 problems

It’s the final countdown! W9 R1

W6R1 - Definitely a case of mind over matter

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