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W8R1 done but where was MJ?

Half term this week so thought I'd go out early and get the run out of the way so that I could get back and work my way through the mountain of marking that I...

Half term this week so thought I'd go out early and get the run out of the way s...

Running-nana

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knee still hurting

Rested my knee for a few days last week as l hurt it at at work and l was in pain after my second run of week 5, but it started hurting not long after my first...

Rested my knee for a few days last week as l hurt it at at work and l was in pai...

Johnny-depp

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Feeling better after 5 weeks already

I’m nearly 39, with 4 children nearly 20,14 nearly 8 and just turned 1. After my son I’m finding it harder to loose my baby weight and tone up. Heard of couch...

I’m nearly 39, with 4 children nearly 20,14 nearly 8 and just turned 1. After my...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W5R3 - completed!

Was dreading this one a bit having seen other posts but managed it ok & at then end could maybe have continued a bit longer - bit that's getting too far ahead...

Was dreading this one a bit having seen other posts but managed it ok & at then ...

Slowboat

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Strengthening exercises

As I graduated on Sunday, I thought I really ought to start supporting my running with strengthening exercises to lessen my chance of injury. Well, clearly...

As I graduated on Sunday, I thought I really ought to start supporting my runnin...

SubterraneanAlien

Graduate•6 years ago

27 Replies

W9 R1!

Hi, exciting times here at Austerity Towers - it’s blowing up a hooley and because it’s half term we can go where- and whenever we choose (Topsy the dog is...

Hi, exciting times here at Austerity Towers - it’s blowing up a hooley and becau...

Sykesy64

Graduate•6 years ago

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graduate

cant wait to see the word graduate at the side of my name just 2 more runs left roll on friday

cant wait to see the word graduate at the side of my name just 2 more runs left ...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Lost it

Hi all, well after taking time out for my shins, I’ve really lost my running bug, I was only starting W5 too. I’m not feeling my best if I’m honest, work is...

Hi all, well after taking time out for my shins, I’ve really lost my running bug...

Monica1969

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Help

I got to week 7 and it was all going so well for me, I’ve lost 36lbs. But I did myself an injury and haven’t gained now for roughly 3 months as my injury...

I got to week 7 and it was all going so well for me, I’ve lost 36lbs. But I did...

MrsD1988

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Longer run tonight

Tuesday nights I run with a beginner group. 7 weeks in now, gone quick . We have a qualified leader. Tonight we have a 5 min walk then 25 min run. Eek. I'm...

Tuesday nights I run with a beginner group. 7 weeks in now, gone quick . We have...

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Older runners 50 +

Just completed run 1 week 2. Not so bad. No effort with breathing or muscles fatiguing. Bit of sweat and elevated heart rate was all. Just very paranoid about...

Just completed run 1 week 2. Not so bad. No effort with breathing or muscles fat...

Beejees

•6 years ago

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Hip pain

So I was about to start week 7 and today my hip pained so much I can hardly walk. I have taken pain killers and rested as much as possible today. Any ideas...

So I was about to start week 7 and today my hip pained so much I can hardly walk...

Runningpooch

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Couch to 5K returner

I did this a few years ago got up to almost 10K then stopped running now starting over and have decided to quit smoking alongside ... 3 weeks under my belt!...

I did this a few years ago got up to almost 10K then stopped running now startin...

Canuck45

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Can’t seem to get back into it

Last week, I took few 4 days off due to heel pain but managed to get back to running last night. I managed to do W6R2 last night and now I feel like I’m...

Last week, I took few 4 days off due to heel pain but managed to get back to run...

SamSam17

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Idyllic running spot

Location location location 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

OKES

Graduate•6 years ago

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Need Tips for Dreadmill

I have always run on grass attracting mad dogs as I run as road running seems to make my knees hurt but now the nights are getting darker I won’t be able to do...

I have always run on grass attracting mad dogs as I run as road running seems to...

Wimborne

•6 years ago

38 Replies

Into my final week!!!

As I complete my W8R3 this evening, I move closer towards completing this and I’m over the moon with my achievements during my journey, much to the wife’s...

As I complete my W8R3 this evening, I move closer towards completing this and I’...

Dowen84

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Knee pain

I’m due to re run W1R3 as struggled on Sunday. I have a pain on the inside of my right knee. It’s a little easier than yesterday, is it a normal place to get...

I’m due to re run W1R3 as struggled on Sunday. I have a pain on the inside of my...

Shelley2310

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

First Run

I completed my first run last night and amazed I actually managed it!!!! I was overwhelmed with all the support and advice I was given. Your a lovely bunch...

I completed my first run last night and amazed I actually managed it!!!! I was o...

vicki1711

•6 years ago

5 Replies

week 5 run 3 done

Now I've completed a parkrun and week 5 run 3, I finally feel like I can jog and I'm not worried about week 6.

Now I've completed a parkrun and week 5 run 3, I finally feel like I can jog and...

Jalk

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Apple Watch and Strava

Hi, Does anyone use Apple Watch and strava? I’ve heard varying reports concerning its accuracy on Apple Watch so thought I’d ask if anyone was using it or...

Hi, Does anyone use Apple Watch and strava? I’ve heard varying reports concernin...

AngryFlower

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

5k or 10K?

Say I run 5km, stop for 15 minutes for a sneaky swim in the river; and then run another 5km, would you class that as a 10km run or two 5km runs?

Say I run 5km, stop for 15 minutes for a sneaky swim in the river; and then run ...

Lizzienzeb

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

W8R1 - first run after water fast

Some of you know that I did 24 hours water fast, i.e. I was drinking only water all Saturday (no food, no other liquids). It was my second 1 day fast. Why I...

Some of you know that I did 24 hours water fast, i.e. I was drinking only water ...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

21 Replies

W6R2 + Does anyone use those armband phone holders?

I wasn’t really in the mood to run today. I woke up this morning with muffled hearing in both ears after 2 days of really itchy ears that was driving me nuts!...

I wasn’t really in the mood to run today. I woke up this morning with muffled he...

bluepanda

Graduate•6 years ago

18 Replies

What a Hero

So most of us run a little. We have our challenges to face but mostly these do not compare to the challenges of the Greek heroes. So one of our number is...

So most of us run a little. We have our challenges to face but mostly these do n...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Back on the start line!

It’s kinda the same one too! 6th consolidation run was uneventful and run at what I’ll now refer to as recovery pace. Lovely mid morning run and very quiet...

It’s kinda the same one too! 6th consolidation run was uneventful and run at wh...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•6 years ago

24 Replies

Missed A Run

Hi,. If you miss a run do you go back a week or just carry on with a run going into next week? Thanks

Hi,. If you miss a run do you go back a week or just carry on with a run going i...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Cosolidation run 3 and first 5k

So this morning I set out to do my third 30min run since graduating and somehow ended up carrying on to complete 5k. I'm not sure how accurate Strava is but I...

So this morning I set out to do my third 30min run since graduating and somehow ...

Jeaniedeans

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

W7R1

Rather inspiring views on my run tonight. Awful day at work. But finished off by my first run of week 7. Well and truly over the horrendous week 6. Running got...

Rather inspiring views on my run tonight. Awful day at work. But finished off by...

Mumtomanypets

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Whoop whoop!

Never thought I'd get here, but I've just got back from my W9R3 and I did it! I couldn't even run 800m without stopping when I was at school so running for...

Never thought I'd get here, but I've just got back from my W9R3 and I did it! I ...

Leggy-Munchkin

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

W8R1 done but where was MJ?

Knee still hurting

Feeling better after 5 weeks already

W5R3 - completed!

Strengthening exercises

W9 R1!

graduate

Lost it

Help

Longer run tonight

Older runners 50 +

Hip pain

Couch to 5K returner

Can’t seem to get back into it

Idyllic running spot

Need Tips for Dreadmill

Into my final week!!!

Knee pain

First Run

week 5 run 3 done

Apple Watch and Strava

5k or 10K?

W8R1 - first run after water fast

W6R2 + Does anyone use those armband phone holders?

What a Hero

Back on the start line!

Missed A Run

Cosolidation run 3 and first 5k

W7R1

Whoop whoop!

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