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W9r3

Just hit my first mental block got to 14 mins and I just knew it wasn’t happening tonite probably didn’t help the heavens opened just after I set off - first...

Just hit my first mental block got to 14 mins and I just knew it wasn’t happenin...

Bigannie46

•6 years ago

5 Replies

W5R3....will be visiting this again

So I was on track to do the above on Monday night, but a tightness in the back of my right leg had been niggling at me for a week. After a PT session on...

So I was on track to do the above on Monday night, but a tightness in the back o...

Schmeeley71

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1

I can run for 3 minutes, who knew!

Runninggran

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk4 R2

Well it wasn't easy...but it was nowhere near as painful as this weeks first run. Must keep going!!!

Well it wasn't easy...but it was nowhere near as painful as this weeks first run...

Ohblimeysolush

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W5R3

Got the title right this time at least! There is no denying that this run was a challenge. Again, I took it slowly, but figure I was still running, however...

Got the title right this time at least! There is no denying that this run was a ...

Knittinggran

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 R2 done! Struggled a little.

Just finished my second run of the week, I actually found it a little more difficult than the first one but I got through it, guess it’ll take a while to get...

Just finished my second run of the week, I actually found it a little more diffi...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

7 Replies

What to wear in the ran

Hi can people please say what they wear in the rain don’t want to over dress thanks

Hi can people please say what they wear in the rain don’t want to over dress tha...

Garden17

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 2- run 1.

DEAD. Had to force myself out of bed this morning and then the run was really hard, my legs where aching and I felt tired early on but I pushed through and...

DEAD. Had to force myself out of bed this morning and then the run was really ha...

Shansten93

•6 years ago

7 Replies

The one when it all (finally) felt easy!!

Just did my 3rd post grad run. A few weeks ago when I started I was on night shifts and although I completed my runs, they weren't easy. I've really enjoyed...

Just did my 3rd post grad run. A few weeks ago when I started I was on night shi...

Crawlhome

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk3 run2 b210k

Was well prepared and conditions ideal, set off and covered 1st 17 mins, split times were down and shoes not giving much feedback?? 2nd 17 mins and struggling,...

Was well prepared and conditions ideal, set off and covered 1st 17 mins, split t...

Issue5

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Little heads up ladies

Im not sure if b210k posts appear here too, so as I’m straddling both sites atm, thought I’d better post here too just in case, wouldn’t want anyone to miss...

Im not sure if b210k posts appear here too, so as I’m straddling both sites atm...

SandieF

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Pacemaker C25K Club...

Today I graduated! Didn’t think I’d make it... it was a struggle from Week 1 but I persevered. For me, I started this program to take control of my body. I’m...

Today I graduated! Didn’t think I’d make it... it was a struggle from Week 1 but...

Semmy

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Week 3 repeat

Well nearly thought I'd done my knee in again and running was not going to be for me but antI inflammatory tablets bio freeze gel and a visit to the Physio...

Well nearly thought I'd done my knee in again and running was not going to be fo...

Hidden

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Fitbit charge 2

Does anyone have one are they any good?

Patjoub

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Want a taxi?

So the lovely people at BMW offer a taxi service so I can collect my car, I can’t believe I said “no thank you, I’ll run over” it’s a total of 5.4K, I managed...

So the lovely people at BMW offer a taxi service so I can collect my car, I can’...

BeckyJane7003

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Knees!

Hi there. New to this! Completed week 1 last week and was starting to enjoy it. I’m not the fastest or most stylish jogger but I’m plodding on. Did w2r1 on...

Hi there. New to this! Completed week 1 last week and was starting to enjoy it....

C25k38

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Frustrated...Shall I give up!?!

So I graduated c25k in June and was comfortably running 5k 3 times per week, had even started looking for longer routes I could do. Then life got in the way...

So I graduated c25k in June and was comfortably running 5k 3 times per week, had...

llynnnn

Graduate•6 years ago

25 Replies

Smashing it

As poorly as I’m feeling, with the little energy I had.... is still got my arse up and moving!! Just got to keep this up now! Can’t wait to feel/see the...

As poorly as I’m feeling, with the little energy I had.... is still got my arse ...

Boo7871

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Retro Runners - New Playlist Suggestions - Disco Divas...

Hi all Well it’s been scorchio, here in Italy and I’ve had the mother of all migraines lasting for a full 6 days this month, which slightly compromised my...

Hi all Well it’s been scorchio, here in Italy and I’ve had the mother of all mig...

Hidden

•6 years ago

18 Replies

App going wrong

I ended up doing half of one run then a full one of week 6. I had to start again. My app keeps jumping so a bit annoying at the moment. Does this happen to...

I ended up doing half of one run then a full one of week 6. I had to start again...

Elbe

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

MUNGO JERRY (AGAIN) TO THE RESCUE

So today I started my run in the rain. W7R1. First tune up, Bastille - Bad Blood. I found this quite upbeat but to be honest by the end of it I thought I was...

So today I started my run in the rain. W7R1. First tune up, Bastille - Bad Blood...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

week 8 trouble!

Hi everyone, help needed! have been doing OK til week 8 and suddenly it feels like my legs are not able to manage 😕. Today I had to stop to walk at about 16...

Hi everyone, help needed! have been doing OK til week 8 and suddenly it feels li...

jakecat

•6 years ago

2 Replies

First failure

Week 6 run 2, should be easy as I’ve done 20 mins in one go but no, couldn’t get motivated for the 2nd 10 min run, got to 2 mins walked for 30 seconds then...

Week 6 run 2, should be easy as I’ve done 20 mins in one go but no, couldn’t get...

JT22

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

The perils of being a 🐌 and running with a 🐕

So today I went for my 3rd post-grad run and decided to do the ‘Full 4k’ which I knew would take me slightly longer than 30 minutes at my 🐌 pace. I was making...

So today I went for my 3rd post-grad run and decided to do the ‘Full 4k’ which I...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

2nd Time Around

After graduating on December 22nd 2017 I carried on running until something we 50 year olds call a "health scare" happened. I won't bore you with the details,...

After graduating on December 22nd 2017 I carried on running until something we 5...

Hidden

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Any West Yorkshire peeps up for running 5K together in 9 weeks?

Hey all. Today I start Couch to 5K - I've started it a few times before but struggle to keep the momentum (I must've done Week 1 at least 5 times now!) Anyone...

Hey all. Today I start Couch to 5K - I've started it a few times before but stru...

BobbehBrown

•6 years ago

5 Replies

W1 Revisited: Hello again Emergency Jelly Babies :-)

Well hello there team!! A varied (and dull) assortment of hip/knee/leg issues and consultations with virtually every physiotherapist in East Sussex has brought...

Well hello there team!! A varied (and dull) assortment of hip/knee/leg issues an...

sallenson

Graduate•6 years ago

83 Replies

W9R1 Just 2 to go!

First 30 min run 🏃‍♂️. Decided to take it nice & steady, didn’t want to underestimate the run even though it was just 2 mins like longer than last week. It...

First 30 min run 🏃‍♂️. Decided to take it nice & steady, didn’t want to underes...

Hidden

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Is it better to have a hot or cold shower after a run?

Does it make a difference? Does one benefit you more? And can you jump straight in or should you cool down a bit first?

Does it make a difference? Does one benefit you more? And can you jump straight ...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Give that girl a medal.

Today I completed couch to 5K. I decided pretty early on not to measure my distance but to focus on the steady build up of continuous movement that is...

Today I completed couch to 5K. I decided pretty early on not to measure my dist...

ArcherJ

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

W9r3

W5R3....will be visiting this again

W3R1

Wk4 R2

W5R3

W1 R2 done! Struggled a little.

What to wear in the ran

Week 2- run 1.

The one when it all (finally) felt easy!!

Wk3 run2 b210k

Little heads up ladies

Pacemaker C25K Club...

Week 3 repeat

Fitbit charge 2

Want a taxi?

Knees!

Frustrated...Shall I give up!?!

Smashing it

Retro Runners - New Playlist Suggestions - Disco Divas...

App going wrong

MUNGO JERRY (AGAIN) TO THE RESCUE

week 8 trouble!

First failure

The perils of being a 🐌 and running with a 🐕

2nd Time Around

Any West Yorkshire peeps up for running 5K together in 9 weeks?

W1 Revisited: Hello again Emergency Jelly Babies :-)

W9R1 Just 2 to go!

Is it better to have a hot or cold shower after a run?

Give that girl a medal.

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