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Preparing for winter

For those of us yet to buy any cold weather running gear, North Face have a good sale. Just bought these winter staples

For those of us yet to buy any cold weather running gear, North Face have a good...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Caught in the act . . . . . . .

Just thought I would share a pic of me pounding out the Parkrun this weekend. They say the camera never lies and this shot clearly shows I'm winning . . . . ....

Just thought I would share a pic of me pounding out the Parkrun this weekend. Th...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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Runnin' in the rain, just runnin' in the rain...

Woke up to grey skies and steady rain this morning, and almost used it as an excuse to postpone my run. However, my heart was set on completing week 4, so I...

Woke up to grey skies and steady rain this morning, and almost used it as an exc...

Runip

Graduate•6 years ago

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Refreshing run in the rain

A very welcome 5k in the rain and still managed to get lost in the woods...again! 😊🌳🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌧🌧

A very welcome 5k in the rain and still managed to get lost in the woods...again...

Jelon

Graduate•6 years ago

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A day of firsts

First run without Jo in my ear, I just set off and did whatever I wanted (within reason) except I didn’t know what that was. I was feeling pretty tired from...

First run without Jo in my ear, I just set off and did whatever I wanted (within...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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Already on week 8, amazed I'm still looking forward to my runs.

I had a tough weekend at work but had planned to run this evening and was looking forward to it. Still finding my pace is up and down and during the course of...

I had a tough weekend at work but had planned to run this evening and was lookin...

Crawlhome

Graduate•6 years ago

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Holiday fitness post C25K

Hello. I’m off on holiday at the end of this week. I’m currently running regular 30mins and covering between 4 and 4.25k each time. However I’m running in...

Hello. I’m off on holiday at the end of this week. I’m currently running regula...

Antilala2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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Aching hip joint but not while running

Any advice about aching hips? I know it's mainly due to age (56), and it doesn't hurt whilst I'm actually running but I'm wondering if running is making my...

Any advice about aching hips? I know it's mainly due to age (56), and it doesn't...

SeryaWhite

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K -again!

I've lost count of how many times I've restarted the Couch to 5k, I started it when it was still the NHS version and it's nice to see that Laura is still...

I've lost count of how many times I've restarted the Couch to 5k, I started it w...

SeryaWhite

•6 years ago

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Running in the Rain

Any tips on how to run in the rain

Running59

•6 years ago

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W7R1 in the bag!

After failing the first time, I did it again and I managed to run the 25 minutes continuously in W7R1. Distance wise it was a bit over 3km. No complaint...

After failing the first time, I did it again and I managed to run the 25 minutes...

Sinanhawat18

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run

Just completed run 1 week 1,and found it tough, but welcomed the rain and wind as it stopped me overheating

Just completed run 1 week 1,and found it tough, but welcomed the rain and wind a...

Knitruntalk

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3

So happy to be completing week 2. Didn’t feel like I was improving until I tracked my average per km. it reassuring this is improving and I’m feeing out of...

So happy to be completing week 2. Didn’t feel like I was improving until I track...

Marko5

•6 years ago

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Week7 done and 1st 8.5lbs down

Last Thursday I got my 1and a half stone award at slimming world and today I finished week7. I even managed that last 60 second sprint. I enjoyed the c25k...

Last Thursday I got my 1and a half stone award at slimming world and today I fin...

Carolinemcd

Graduate•6 years ago

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Lovely run in the rain!!

Was in bed listening to the rain from 6.30 thinking ok give it another half an hour it may stop...got to 8 and decided it really wasn’t going to, so, nothing...

Was in bed listening to the rain from 6.30 thinking ok give it another half an h...

Polly2810

Graduate•6 years ago

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New Poll Alert....Just to see who does or doesn't

This is Gary! He is the Gremlin, whose portrait I undertook, and who belongs to our awesome running friend mfamilias ....he most definitely does not do any...

This is Gary! He is the Gremlin, whose portrait I undertook, and who belongs to...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

1 Reply

Newcomer

Hello All.....just joined and doing my first run tmr

Sober

•6 years ago

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Headphones

Anybody found decent headphones for running? I’ve tried 4 so far and not really happy with any. 1 Unbranded £5.50 on eBay 2 Lifebeam Vi £149 3 Anker...

Anybody found decent headphones for running? I’ve tried 4 so far and not really...

FatBob793

•6 years ago

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Does anyone use a running vest/backpack?

I run with a small (16 litre) backpack. Inside it I have the following: Wallet with a little money and my travel pass, phone, headphones, house keys, buff and...

I run with a small (16 litre) backpack. Inside it I have the following: Wallet w...

telford_mike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Life after Couch to 5k

So today I graduated!! I’m so happy, it’s been a long journey since losing my job to an ongoing illness, I vowed never to let it beat. I’m now 3 stone...

So today I graduated!! I’m so happy, it’s been a long journey since losing my jo...

Dave82

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Week 7 done!!!!

Well it's been hard work to get to week 8 but I feel great. Anyone just starting c25k believe me when I say it's worth keeping at it you will feel great at...

Well it's been hard work to get to week 8 but I feel great. Anyone just starting...

tlambelle

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 Run 2

So disappointed in myself tonight! That last 5 mins caught me out tonight had to walk for a minute I was exhausted 😩 but on a plus the first 5 min run I...

So disappointed in myself tonight! That last 5 mins caught me out tonight had to...

jessieb887

Graduate•6 years ago

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First post grad 5k

I ran my first 5k today! I graduated last Saturday doing 4k in 30 mins and have done 2 x 4k runs plus one interval training with friends already this week....

I ran my first 5k today! I graduated last Saturday doing 4k in 30 mins and have ...

CCarnall

Graduate•6 years ago

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Nervous!

Hi, I have just downloaded C25K.... I’m very very nervous. Whilst I am slim, I am very unfit and feeling my age! Any words of wisdom for me?

Hi, I have just downloaded C25K.... I’m very very nervous. Whilst I am slim, I a...

jorunning

•6 years ago

17 Replies

I've graduated!

So happy, such a personal achievement to run 30 minutes! Last run was hard, thought would be easier but was warm also. Hubby decided to run with me (a non...

So happy, such a personal achievement to run 30 minutes! Last run was hard, thou...

zog3

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

W6R2 the killer!

Had one go at w6r2 but had to stop in the second 10 minute run. R1 was good for me and I don't think I left enough recovery time before attempting r2. Friday...

Had one go at w6r2 but had to stop in the second 10 minute run. R1 was good for ...

Rowena04

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W4R1

This was a big step up for me but I’ve got the first one done - so pleased

DaveA1958

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Time management!?

Hi, so I've just started couch to 5K, I'm on week 1on my 3rd day run. I've been thinking about time management a lot when looking to plan my runs. My question...

Hi, so I've just started couch to 5K, I'm on week 1on my 3rd day run. I've been ...

Ukulelerunner

•6 years ago

7 Replies

C25K in 8 months, so how long for 5K2C?

Yes it has taken me 8 months. W1 to W7 took 3 months because struggled with calf muscle issues. Had to take 3 or 4 rest days between each of the longer runs...

Yes it has taken me 8 months. W1 to W7 took 3 months because struggled with calf...

Hexslug

Graduate•6 years ago

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I think I'm putting on weight!

I graduated a week ago and feel really proud of myself. I twisted my ankle on the beach and have had to take it really easy running very carefully. I run on...

I graduated a week ago and feel really proud of myself. I twisted my ankle on th...

Lizziwizxie

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Preparing for winter

Caught in the act . . . . . . .

Runnin' in the rain, just runnin' in the rain...

Refreshing run in the rain

A day of firsts

Already on week 8, amazed I'm still looking forward to my runs.

Holiday fitness post C25K

Aching hip joint but not while running

Couch to 5K -again!

Running in the Rain

W7R1 in the bag!

First run

W2R3

Week7 done and 1st 8.5lbs down

Lovely run in the rain!!

New Poll Alert....Just to see who does or doesn't

Newcomer

Headphones

Does anyone use a running vest/backpack?

Life after Couch to 5k

Week 7 done!!!!

Week 4 Run 2

First post grad 5k

Nervous!

I've graduated!

W6R2 the killer!

W4R1

Time management!?

C25K in 8 months, so how long for 5K2C?

I think I'm putting on weight!

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