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Best shoes for over pronation

I am using Saucony Glide 7 at moment but will need a new pair of decent control shoes but I can't afford £100+ so if there are any fellow over pronators out...

I am using Saucony Glide 7 at moment but will need a new pair of decent control ...

Jocomoso

Graduate•6 years ago

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Trouble with knees

Hi I have just completed my first week on couch to 5k. I have listened to advice and taken it slow, i have also struggled to run every other day as my knees...

Hi I have just completed my first week on couch to 5k. I have listened to advice...

Safc73

•6 years ago

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W9R2 - Failed second attempt

I've really missed running......(I know!!! I am as surprised as anybody else!!!) So, after failing W9R2 the other day due to not wanting to push too hard due...

I've really missed running......(I know!!! I am as surprised as anybody else!!!)...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yay

Finally got to do my last run this morning after leaving my little darlings at my mums. Started off nice and cool with a little rain until I turned back and...

Finally got to do my last run this morning after leaving my little darlings at m...

WelshMammy

Graduate•6 years ago

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done it!!!!!!!

Graduation day omg it feels fantastic I would never of believed it possible at week one!! thankyou for all the support what an amazing feeling !!🙂🤩😁 to all...

Graduation day omg it feels fantastic I would never of believed it possible at w...

monkeyannie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Still at it!

Well, off I went on run 3 today and purposefully looked up at passing cars to strut my stuff. as I gain confidence,but you know what.. I think it went...

Well, off I went on run 3 today and purposefully looked up at passing cars to st...

Keepmoving

•6 years ago

1 Reply

what should i do

i have injured my knee so missed a week running, would you suggest repeating week 2 again or carry on with week 3....

i have injured my knee so missed a week running, would you suggest repeating wee...

Lamby2406

•6 years ago

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W2

I completed week 2 last week, but I’m really struggling with my breathing. I’ve tried breathing in then out for 2, 3 and 4 steps, but I just don’t seem to be...

I completed week 2 last week, but I’m really struggling with my breathing. I’ve...

saladbowl4

•6 years ago

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Week7 run3

Things are going quite well this week although I’m finding as the runs get longer my back aches next day. Any ideas how to help it?

Things are going quite well this week although I’m finding as the runs get longe...

Pigeondreamer

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W5+ what should I do on my rest days?

Hi. I'm new to this community! I've just finished w5r2 (a bit nervous for r3) but now I feel like I need some stretches or something to do on my rest days. And...

Hi. I'm new to this community! I've just finished w5r2 (a bit nervous for r3) bu...

Fitzy2754

•6 years ago

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To whom it may concern 😃

How do you get a graduation badge please ?

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Wk9R3 QUIETLY chuffed.....

And absolutely gobsmacked! If anyone had told me that i would run for 30 minutes without stopping following an app, would never have believed it. But adding...

And absolutely gobsmacked! If anyone had told me that i would run for 30 minutes...

Fiefiem

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1

90 seconds feels a lot longer that 60, but feel great now it’s done 💪🏻

LapoftheGods

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation gift

Since its the done thing to share a photo of new trainers, I thought I would share this. Can't wait to try these out on Wednesday. Meant to be waterproof....

Since its the done thing to share a photo of new trainers, I thought I would sha...

JoPo48

Graduate•6 years ago

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Completed week 9!!

We completed week 9 yesterday! Won’t lie found the last couple of weeks hard going, with extra hours at work , making me more tired. But we persevered and did...

We completed week 9 yesterday! Won’t lie found the last couple of weeks hard goi...

Nf156

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Just completed week 5. Was a bit horrified to see run 3 was just a 20 min run. But it was ok. Worked up quite a sweat but made it to the end.

Just completed week 5. Was a bit horrified to see run 3 was just a 20 min run. B...

steviebee

•6 years ago

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Wk3r1.....changes made!

Followed a couple of links shared by fellow C25Kers (you know who your are) worked a lot better and gave myself a wee talking to......’take your time’! happy...

Followed a couple of links shared by fellow C25Kers (you know who your are) work...

GTTOBS

•6 years ago

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Finally graduated 🎓 yay!!!!

After a very soggy run this morning I completed my final run of C25K!!! It's taken longer than 9 weeks for various reasons and I've always followed the 'slow...

After a very soggy run this morning I completed my final run of C25K!!! It's tak...

HealthyBernie

•6 years ago

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First day

Loving this app hope I feel the same in a couple of weeks happy days 😎

Preece

•6 years ago

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Bring on week 7

Can't believe I managed the 25 minute run half way through my legs felt like jelly i just told myself you've done 20 minutes before it's only an extra 5...

Can't believe I managed the 25 minute run half way through my legs felt like jel...

Kerrylh

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8. Still going strong

I cant believe it..I completed Run 1 of week 8 on Saturday and actually almost enjoyed it.. I really cant believe i am doing this, but I am very slow..but I...

I cant believe it..I completed Run 1 of week 8 on Saturday and actually almost e...

saxo1

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1 - complete!

I just did my first run. I found it difficult towards the end because my brain kept telling me I couldn't do it.. but I did! My legs feel wobbly and I know...

I just did my first run. I found it difficult towards the end because my brain k...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

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I need to banish negativity!

W3R2 today. I start each session thinking l won’t be able to do it. It takes till at least half way before I convince myself I CAN do it and by the end stages,...

W3R2 today. I start each session thinking l won’t be able to do it. It takes til...

Ex-NonRunner19

Graduate•6 years ago

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Life after graduation

Hi I graduated a few weeks ago, however I’m at a loss at where to go next. I love my running but can feel that I’m no longer pushing my self. In 30 minutes I...

Hi I graduated a few weeks ago, however I’m at a loss at where to go next. I lo...

Pjb1976

•6 years ago

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W5D1!!!!

Check out my running activity on Garmin Connect. #beatyesterdayhttps://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/2947364868 Well i did it! It wasnt pretty but i...

Check out my running activity on Garmin Connect. #beatyesterdayhttps://connect.g...

Caldarium

•6 years ago

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Weekly chat August 20 - 26th

Hi everyone and welcome to a new running week. We are all so busy.....life can be hectic ........and even more so for us runners! Fear not, here is a place...

Hi everyone and welcome to a new running week. We are all so busy.....life can ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

What is your week - week four, Feel free to join.

Good morning and hello there. This month it is my turn to bring us all together in the what is your week chats. I can see we have really grown since the last...

Good morning and hello there. This month it is my turn to bring us all together ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

Weight loss, knees and ‘failure’

Hi all! There have been a few posts about these three subjects recently, so thought I’d write a few words - which may turn into an essay, as usual, but not a...

Hi all! There have been a few posts about these three subjects recently, so thou...

Equi-geek

Graduate•6 years ago

43 Replies

Week 5 done

Knackered but pleased

Bookworm20

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Father, forgive me...

for I am a lapsed graduate and I have not really run for over a year. Due to old in-laws, an old parenty-thing and starting a new business - and our son about...

for I am a lapsed graduate and I have not really run for over a year. Due to old...

Hidden

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Best shoes for over pronation

Trouble with knees

W9R2 - Failed second attempt

Yay

done it!!!!!!!

Still at it!

what should i do

W2

Week7 run3

W5+ what should I do on my rest days?

To whom it may concern 😃

Wk9R3 QUIETLY chuffed.....

W2R1

Graduation gift

Completed week 9!!

Week 5 Run 3

Wk3r1.....changes made!

Finally graduated 🎓 yay!!!!

First day

Bring on week 7

Week 8. Still going strong

W1R1 - complete!

I need to banish negativity!

Life after graduation

W5D1!!!!

Weekly chat August 20 - 26th

What is your week - week four, Feel free to join.

Weight loss, knees and ‘failure’

Week 5 done

Father, forgive me...

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