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Food for .....running

I'm thinking I might try my first park run this weekend but I'm wondering what people eat before a park run. Usually I might eat a banana but I'm concerned...

I'm thinking I might try my first park run this weekend but I'm wondering what p...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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Trouble with my app!

I was wanting to post via my phone but my app isn't working properly. Is anyone else experiencing this problem?

I was wanting to post via my phone but my app isn't working properly. Is anyone ...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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Help please

Hi all, I graduated early August and carried on my running 30 mins 3 times a week gradually increasing my times and distances leading up to 5k (36-42 mins) 4...

Hi all, I graduated early August and carried on my running 30 mins 3 times a wee...

lez69

Graduate•6 years ago

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Calf Pain - how long to wait

Hi guys, I've made it to W6R1 without feeling too bad. Tonight I was due to do W6R2 but both my legs hurt when I'm walking down the stairs. It's not...

Hi guys, I've made it to W6R1 without feeling too bad. Tonight I was due to do ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W4 - Smashing it (apparently)

Final run on W4 complete. Surprised at how much my stamina has improved this week. Felt I could have run on a bit longer on the last run but disciplined myself...

Final run on W4 complete. Surprised at how much my stamina has improved this wee...

Rory0511

Graduate•6 years ago

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The home straight W9R1

I did it! I ran for 30min and upped the pace in the final 5! I've also figured out my stitch problem. I can't eat for at least 3 hours before I run. So no...

I did it! I ran for 30min and upped the pace in the final 5! I've also figured ...

SubterraneanAlien

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sore Ankles

W3R2 feeling fitter, knee is feeling stronger, breathing better BUT sore ankles.....and they just didnt want to run! Any advice for naughty ankles?

W3R2 feeling fitter, knee is feeling stronger, breathing better BUT sore ankles....

Karenlwarner73

Graduate•6 years ago

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Never thought...

I’d get this far! Did W4R1 today - treadmill again as wet out. Though running 25mins non stop still seems impossible!

I’d get this far! Did W4R1 today - treadmill again as wet out. Though running 25...

VicSurt

•6 years ago

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Nailed it! W5R3

Did I really just do that! Run for a whole 20 minutes without stopping. Big grin on my face. To think 5 weeks ago I thought I was going to die after just...

Did I really just do that! Run for a whole 20 minutes without stopping. Big grin...

runradiographerrun

•6 years ago

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W8R1

Last night’s run was postponed after a silly day in work (a colleague’s fitbit registered over 9k!) but it was better today so off I jolly well trotted and...

Last night’s run was postponed after a silly day in work (a colleague’s fitbit r...

Sykesy64

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week5r2

Done - surprisingly a bit easier after the first one was a bit of a struggle. Managed to distract myself during the second half by putting my pump song on...

Done - surprisingly a bit easier after the first one was a bit of a struggle. M...

Leadfoot

Graduate•6 years ago

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Breakfast ideas please

Can anyone recommend something light to eat before a morning run , particularly before parkrun on a Saturday. Fibre type stuff such as cereal banana don’t seem...

Can anyone recommend something light to eat before a morning run , particularly ...

dory950

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bish w6r1 Bosh

Oh yeah w6r1 nice one. Laura says I'm advanced now that I'm on w6 ooooh, who would have thought. First 5 minutes of every run always seems longer, I'm sure...

Oh yeah w6r1 nice one. Laura says I'm advanced now that I'm on w6 ooooh, who wou...

steviej99

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Onto week 9

So having almosy completed week 7 I'd thought I was doing well, despite having had a kidney infection I'd managed to keep running 3 times a week. (I mainly...

So having almosy completed week 7 I'd thought I was doing well, despite having ...

Cherylcw

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run done!

Ok, just finished my first run. I can't say it was easy, if it wasn't my lungs deciding not to work, it was a stitch...but I did it...I bloomin' did it... and...

Ok, just finished my first run. I can't say it was easy, if it wasn't my lungs d...

All_thats_nice

•6 years ago

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Week 6 It’s in your head (mostly)

Run 1 was a bit harder than I thought it would be, having done 20 minutes on the last run of week 5. I’ve since found out that other people have said the same...

Run 1 was a bit harder than I thought it would be, having done 20 minutes on the...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W7R2 - done and dusted

I didn't want to go. My hip flexor hurt. I went. I completed all 25 minutes running. I enjoyed (kind of). I did finish on high note by increasing my speed. I...

I didn't want to go. My hip flexor hurt. I went. I completed all 25 minutes runn...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Start of my journey

So, started week one whilst on holiday last week, first holiday I was determined not to wake with a hangover everyday! Week 2 started this morning in the woods...

So, started week one whilst on holiday last week, first holiday I was determined...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Worried

Sorry for the negativity, I’m really worried about my W1R2 tomorrow. The first one I thought I was going to die half way through. I’m concerned if it happens...

Sorry for the negativity, I’m really worried about my W1R2 tomorrow. The first o...

Shelley2310

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 Runs

Just wondering what a typical distance week 1 runs look like just as I am about to embark on week 2. My weeks 1 went 2.6 miles, 2.6 miles and 2.7 miles which...

Just wondering what a typical distance week 1 runs look like just as I am about ...

adyimp

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated!!!!

I did it! I feel so great!!! Thank you to everyone on here that has supported me through it! You have been amazing!!! ❤️🏃‍♀️

I did it! I feel so great!!! Thank you to everyone on here that has supported me...

embobs

Graduate•6 years ago

28 Replies

Progress to 10k

Hi. Is there a favourite app that anyone recommends to progress to 10K. Thanks

Hi. Is there a favourite app that anyone recommends to progress to 10K. Thanks ...

1889Blades

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’ve done it!

Today I completed the last run of week 9. It took a bit longer than 9 weeks but I stuck with even after days when the runs didn’t go so well. I am determined...

Today I completed the last run of week 9. It took a bit longer than 9 weeks but ...

Tryingtodoitall

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3 :)

Last run of the week was a tough one. I'd put it off a day cause not feeling too great and the legs were still sore from run 2. Halfway through it was brutual...

Last run of the week was a tough one. I'd put it off a day cause not feeling too...

DaveMu

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run along the lake

Having brought the tin tent to the lake district for a few days, I have just completed a lovely w8r3 around Bowness and along the shore of Windermere with...

Having brought the tin tent to the lake district for a few days, I have just com...

Oggy2401

•6 years ago

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Week 1 done 😊

Week 1 done. I'm proud of myself. Roll on week two. I think I already feel a tiny bit fitter. I joined weight watchers today too so hoping the two compliment...

Week 1 done. I'm proud of myself. Roll on week two. I think I already feel a ti...

AineMaire

•6 years ago

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W5R2

Done ✅. Once again I can’t stop smiling - so chuffed 😊.

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

6 Replies

And now, the time is near...

I'm not used to hills. I've come to the conclusion I don't like hills. Today's run was on a different route, in a park with lots of hills and I'm used to the...

I'm not used to hills. I've come to the conclusion I don't like hills. Today's r...

FenderTelecaster

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W3R1 worries

I'm currently on w2 and had a peek at w3 Seems like quite a jump to go from running for 90 seconds W2 to running for 3 mins on W3 I'm not particularly...

I'm currently on w2 and had a peek at w3 Seems like quite a jump to go from runn...

Mrun1

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2

Left that gym with a huge grin again. 😄😄😄 My legs were really tired before the run as I played over an hour of badminton last night but pushed on....

Left that gym with a huge grin again. 😄😄😄 My legs were really tired before th...

Polly0274

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

Food for .....running

Trouble with my app!

Help please

Calf Pain - how long to wait

W4 - Smashing it (apparently)

The home straight W9R1

Sore Ankles

Never thought...

Nailed it! W5R3

W8R1

Week5r2

Breakfast ideas please

Bish w6r1 Bosh

Onto week 9

First run done!

Week 6 It’s in your head (mostly)

W7R2 - done and dusted

Start of my journey

Worried

Week 1 Runs

Graduated!!!!

Progress to 10k

I’ve done it!

W8R3 :)

Run along the lake

Week 1 done 😊

W5R2

And now, the time is near...

W3R1 worries

W4R2

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