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Running and weightloss

So I’ve just completed week 3... starting to wonder when I’m going to start noticing any changes, I’ve always weighed around 10 stone, after having my 18 month...

So I’ve just completed week 3... starting to wonder when I’m going to start noti...

Greyspark

•6 years ago

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An early comparative review of the Garmin Forerunner 235

I recently took advantage of the Amazon Prime sale to buy a Garmin Forerunner 235 watch. I’ve now used it for half a week and two whole runs, so this is an...

I recently took advantage of the Amazon Prime sale to buy a Garmin Forerunner 23...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie week 3

I've been reading lots of posts so thought I'd introduce myself . I'm Kerry 47 and a newbie to this decided to try and get healthy/fit after seeing a photo at...

I've been reading lots of posts so thought I'd introduce myself . I'm Kerry 47 a...

Kerrylh

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back for round 2 😊

I started couch to 5k around this time last year. Got to the end of week 6 (although it took me 12 weeks to get there) then it got dark and cold and motivation...

I started couch to 5k around this time last year. Got to the end of week 6 (alth...

DebbieWB

•6 years ago

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Fitness tracking apps

When I did my first ever 5k run last week I switched on the Fitbit tracking app so that every km a voice in my ear told me how far I had come and how long it...

When I did my first ever 5k run last week I switched on the Fitbit tracking app ...

ClarePF

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 2 - 1st time outside but 1st fail arghhh

Had been going ok, learnt to slow down to get through runs but had been all on treadmill. Had seen all great comments about outside plus we got two new kittens...

Had been going ok, learnt to slow down to get through runs but had been all on t...

JJB001

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not a rib-tickler...

After my celebratory birthday run high two days before, I came down to earth with a literal bump! Part of our holiday plans were to do a bit of cycling round...

After my celebratory birthday run high two days before, I came down to earth wit...

Pippayoungart

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 -done :-)

...just completed W1R3 -little bit puffed whilst running but pleased I managed (without requiring emergency medical assistance). I've just been taking my...

...just completed W1R3 -little bit puffed whilst running but pleased I managed ...

Samarika

Graduate•6 years ago

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If you ever doubt why you are putting yourself through this . . . . .

I am such a happy chappy this morning. 8:15am I hit Gorleston seafront for a nice warm up. The sun is out, the sky is blue, there's not a cloud to spoil the...

I am such a happy chappy this morning. 8:15am I hit Gorleston seafront for a nic...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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MoJo, Migraines, Mozzie Bites - 6 months down, 6 to go

Hi all This is a belated half year review of my Alzheimer’s Challenge to run the year - that is 2018km in 2018. At the end of June I needed to be at 1009km and...

Hi all This is a belated half year review of my Alzheimer’s Challenge to run the...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Burnley Parkrun

Well I did Wk6 run3 on the Parkrun- it wasn’t easy but actually watching people walking made me carry on. I ran the 25 mins and a bit more then walked for...

Well I did Wk6 run3 on the Parkrun- it wasn’t easy but actually watching people ...

MandiV

•6 years ago

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Woo Hoo Welcome to Graduation Day

So the day is finally here, it seems an age ago that I was pushing myself to run for 5 minutes. Now I’ve conquered 5k in W9R2 albeit I added a few minutes to...

So the day is finally here, it seems an age ago that I was pushing myself to run...

adermon

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

We graduated with a PB at our 2nd park run

Just completed our 2nd park in an official time of 40:37 - 2 mins faster than last week! What a high on which to end the C25K experience!!! Now to keep...

Just completed our 2nd park in an official time of 40:37 - 2 mins faster than l...

CKem

Graduate•6 years ago

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W13R2 - First Park Run

It didn’t started well. My Fitbit Versa screen stopped working yesterday. I tried everything that I could find on the forums, nothing worked, so finally...

It didn’t started well. My Fitbit Versa screen stopped working yesterday. I trie...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 done!

Today’s run was tough for some reason but I did it. Can’t believe week 5 is here! I WILL do this!

Today’s run was tough for some reason but I did it. Can’t believe week 5 is here...

Debochka

•6 years ago

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Why are some runs fine, some horrible?

Finished Week 7 today. The first two runs were great and I felt really optimistic about the next couple of weeks. This morning was much tougher and although...

Finished Week 7 today. The first two runs were great and I felt really optimist...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Park run

I ran my first park run this morning at Hesketh Park in Southport. Hadn’t realised how hilly it was even though I know the park like the back of my hand having...

I ran my first park run this morning at Hesketh Park in Southport. Hadn’t realis...

Victoria1james

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 completely smashed!

So, I've been thinking about this run all week. The first 25 minutes just flew by and felt really good so I ignored Laura and kept on going. I ran past my...

So, I've been thinking about this run all week. The first 25 minutes just flew ...

F4TMAN

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Elderly runners

Hi! Having worked our way through The programme my husband and I are now enthusiastically jogging round our town before 7am three times a week. We are loving...

Hi! Having worked our way through The programme my husband and I are now enthusi...

GrannyVal

•6 years ago

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Advice for a post grad please

Although I've completed the programme and graduated, I don't feel I'm anywhere near 5K. I've completed 3 post grad 30 min runs now but I'm not any quicker and...

Although I've completed the programme and graduated, I don't feel I'm anywhere n...

GG63

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ouch

Only did my first run yesterday and I'm aching, sounds like a whinge, is this how I should feel??

Only did my first run yesterday and I'm aching, sounds like a whinge, is this ho...

Terryb4u

•6 years ago

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10 days off, back on it big time.

It’s been a bit of a stop start time for me these last few weeks. I had finished W7R3 three weeks ago, but then I had to take a week off because of a minor...

It’s been a bit of a stop start time for me these last few weeks. I had finished...

Julessn

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W6r1

Following w5r3 going well I should have breezed into w6r1 this morning but two things were different. I decided to run before breakfast (not done that before –...

Following w5r3 going well I should have breezed into w6r1 this morning but two t...

Flyingred

Graduate•6 years ago

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A tale of Couch to 5k.... And Uddermint…

‘I’ve signed you up as a victim…ahem, participant, to do the Couch to 5k’, said Cathy. ‘What?!! But I can’t run, I hate it’. The last time I ran was for a...

‘I’ve signed you up as a victim…ahem, participant, to do the Couch to 5k’, sai...

Teresa1632

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

After first run

Greening a little achey after first run yesterday, it's this normal??

Terryb4u

•6 years ago

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Week two

Week two run1 finished

Rulla

•6 years ago

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I have a question about week 5

Hi , I am really enjoying couch to 5k, I never thought I had it in me. I am just starting week 5 (run 1) I like to look ahead and noticed week 5 (run 3) is a...

Hi , I am really enjoying couch to 5k, I never thought I had it in me. I am just...

Pom29

•6 years ago

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Run one done!

Thank you all for your encouragement! I did it! Well, I managed to run the first 6 and then the last two I lost the last 20 seconds. But I feel so excited!!!

Thank you all for your encouragement! I did it! Well, I managed to run the first...

Seh828

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Graduation

Well it took more than 9 weeks, I was delayed (but proud to say not derailed) by bereavement and then injury, but I got there... and you can too. Trust the...

Well it took more than 9 weeks, I was delayed (but proud to say not derailed) by...

LikeaGazell

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Advice please

I’ve just been away for a week and, done no exercise, bar a little swimming. I had just completed W3R3. Where do I start when I get back tomorrow?

I’ve just been away for a week and, done no exercise, bar a little swimming. I h...

Notsprinting

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Running and weightloss

An early comparative review of the Garmin Forerunner 235

Newbie week 3

Back for round 2 😊

Fitness tracking apps

Week 7 run 2 - 1st time outside but 1st fail arghhh

Not a rib-tickler...

Week 1 -done :-)

If you ever doubt why you are putting yourself through this . . . . .

MoJo, Migraines, Mozzie Bites - 6 months down, 6 to go

Burnley Parkrun

Woo Hoo Welcome to Graduation Day

We graduated with a PB at our 2nd park run

W13R2 - First Park Run

W4 done!

Why are some runs fine, some horrible?

Park run

W6R3 completely smashed!

Elderly runners

Advice for a post grad please

Ouch

10 days off, back on it big time.

W6r1

A tale of Couch to 5k.... And Uddermint…

After first run

Week two

I have a question about week 5

Run one done!

Graduation

Advice please

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