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Middle of Lidl - Selling Running Gear From Today...

Running gear in the middle of Lidl from today, tops trousers, leggings underwear etc. https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/MiddleofLidl.htm?id=835&week=1 I don't work...

Running gear in the middle of Lidl from today, tops trousers, leggings underw...

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•6 years ago

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W7R2 - Uphill

I live in a town that's on a hill although on a day to day basis one doesn't really notice it. Boy did I last night! The first half I was on a consistent...

I live in a town that's on a hill although on a day to day basis one doesn't rea...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

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w5 R3

Just done W5 R3 this morning. I tried to convince myself to go another day but mind over matter and did it. It was very hard and I was very very slow. I have...

Just done W5 R3 this morning. I tried to convince myself to go another day but m...

Simba77

Graduate•6 years ago

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Is this a good time?

I'm [supposed to be] at W6R1, but I ended up just running a straight 2.85K in 15:48. Is that a decent pace? I couldn't continue with distance or time due to a...

I'm [supposed to be] at W6R1, but I ended up just running a straight 2.85K in 15...

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•6 years ago

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Is it really achievable in 9 weeks?

I downloaded the app last night and I'm going to start next week. Anytime I've tried to run in the past I've just ended up a sweaty mess. Is this really...

I downloaded the app last night and I'm going to start next week. Anytime I've ...

Bubbles_1974

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Week 5 r 3

I had a bit of crunchy time with my knees earlier in the week so I have had a couple of days rest. Today I was due the biggy, the 20 mins straight through but...

I had a bit of crunchy time with my knees earlier in the week so I have had a co...

Monicarun

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Get going again

I was so pleased to complete c25k and have done 3 Park runs. Got an awful bout of gout and need motivation. Got reminder of this group so will go for it!!!...

I was so pleased to complete c25k and have done 3 Park runs. Got an awful bout o...

Sussexmalc

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Still running

I completed the app in July only ever completed 5k in 32 minutes only once. Think I'm passed the stage of ever reaching it again. Just wanted to let everyone...

I completed the app in July only ever completed 5k in 32 minutes only once. Thin...

Suzi73

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 Today

Going to try an evening run today, will let you know how that goes. I’m posting this so I don’t wimp out of going tonight 😆😆

Going to try an evening run today, will let you know how that goes. I’m posting ...

Unfit53

Graduate•6 years ago

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Foggy Misty morning

It’s a foggy dull misty morning out, definitely feels & smells like autumn now and I’m about to embark on my w1r2 and I’m feeling slightly terrified & somewhat...

It’s a foggy dull misty morning out, definitely feels & smells like autumn now a...

Michellethegooner

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Where is my energy please?

So I have been running for 6 months now and I do feel fitter and I am slimmer which is fab, but where does all this extra energy come from? I am always tired...

So I have been running for 6 months now and I do feel fitter and I am slimmer wh...

cheryl_couch_tatty

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2 passed

At my second attempt, I’ve done it!!!! The joy and elation of being able to run for 20 mins in total is simply amazing... I was really down about not getting...

At my second attempt, I’ve done it!!!! The joy and elation of being able to run ...

BenderRodriquez

•6 years ago

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100 miles in a month!!!

No don’t get too excited.. I was walking the majority of it as I wasn’t allowed to run till the last week of September ( but just over 6 miles was...

No don’t get too excited.. I was walking the majority of it as I wasn’t allowed ...

limberlou

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 - am I nearly there yet?

I'm looking forward to reaching the halfway point as I've found this week tough. I only need to look as far as myself though. It was all going swimmingly...

I'm looking forward to reaching the halfway point as I've found this week tough....

Katnap

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated - now what?

I am finally able to do 30 minutes of nonstop running - what a miracle! But I am still waaay short of the 5k mark. The most I can do is about 3.5km in those...

I am finally able to do 30 minutes of nonstop running - what a miracle! But I a...

sofaspud

•6 years ago

14 Replies

W7R1

Well what a plonker!! Started off way to fast (for me anyway) & paid the price. A learning curve (again 😡) You’d think once you got to a certain age, you...

Well what a plonker!! Started off way to fast (for me anyway) & paid the price. ...

Oldlady57

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Week 9 Run1

30 minutes non stop. Actually felt confident of doing it before I started which was something. Hard towards the end but not too bad.No idea of distance yet...

30 minutes non stop. Actually felt confident of doing it before I started which ...

Scobiemacd1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Don't give up!!

OK so first of all, this has took me much longer than 9 weeks. I struggled with time and motivation. Sometimes only running once which probably held me back...

OK so first of all, this has took me much longer than 9 weeks. I struggled with ...

Katiekats

Graduate•6 years ago

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Retro Runners - Famous Names Playlist Release

Many thanks to all who contributed to the famous names playlist suggestions. We have so many I am on list 2 - which may need some ‘parental advisory’ warnings...

Many thanks to all who contributed to the famous names playlist suggestions. We ...

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•6 years ago

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W3R3

A wee experimental go slow, keeping heart rate down at 180bpm - age. When you're as old and unfit as me it doesn't take long or much for the heart rate to...

A wee experimental go slow, keeping heart rate down at 180bpm - age. When you're...

Fatdad71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fortune favours the runner in the fog!

Squeezed in my 6th consolidation run tonight in that ‘golden’ 30 minutes between sun set and it actually getting dark! Ran on the moors to avoid the roads....

Squeezed in my 6th consolidation run tonight in that ‘golden’ 30 minutes between...

rancher

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

Recovering from physical illness

Intrested in people who have been physically ill and struggling to regain fitness levels to be competent at work again

Intrested in people who have been physically ill and struggling to regain fitnes...

foody2020

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Park run for graduation

Has anyone done a park run for their W9R3 graduation run? I’ve completed W8R2 tonight so graduation is planned for a week on Saturday all being well 😬😬😬😬

Has anyone done a park run for their W9R3 graduation run? I’ve completed W8R2 t...

Lisa3009

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Just signed up!

Taken the plunge and signed up! Haven't run since school nearly 30 odd years ago! Bit nervous but off to buy new running shoes tomorrow, arm band for phone on...

Taken the plunge and signed up! Haven't run since school nearly 30 odd years ago...

Chubberchubster

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Does it get easier

Thank you so much to all the replies and I think my nausea is a mixture of running too soon after eating and probably trying too hard. Thanks again 🏃‍♂️

Thank you so much to all the replies and I think my nausea is a mixture of runn...

Thechauffeur

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Up for a challenge!!

So here goes. 50, unfit, overweight and no energy or enthusiasm whatsoever! Help and motivation needed!! Am I a lost cause?? Sat on my overweight butt all day...

So here goes. 50, unfit, overweight and no energy or enthusiasm whatsoever! Help...

Toomuchfood

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Officially a runner!!

Finally got round to completing W6 R3 after my lad's illness forced us to pause proceeding for a few days. Should technically be on W7 R2 but following...

Finally got round to completing W6 R3 after my lad's illness forced us to pause ...

LolaMac81

Graduate•6 years ago

18 Replies

Advice

Hi all, I started W3 yesterday morning, I usually do my runs at 5:30am before work however, rather than get up tomorrow, I’m at a loose end now, would it be ok...

Hi all, I started W3 yesterday morning, I usually do my runs at 5:30am before wo...

Monica1969

•6 years ago

8 Replies

That’s a relief !

Felt guilty about not going out in the howling gales yesterday. Went today and found best part of a dozen trees falling or fallen in my usual running area. So...

Felt guilty about not going out in the howling gales yesterday. Went today and f...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 - pleasure continues

Today, running was the last thing I wanted to do. I felt mentally and physically exhausted, my eyes hurt, I had runny nose, and headache. I had longer work...

Today, running was the last thing I wanted to do. I felt mentally and physically...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

26 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

Middle of Lidl - Selling Running Gear From Today...

W7R2 - Uphill

w5 R3

Is this a good time?

Is it really achievable in 9 weeks?

Week 5 r 3

Get going again

Still running

W4R2 Today

Foggy Misty morning

Where is my energy please?

W6R2 passed

100 miles in a month!!!

W4R2 - am I nearly there yet?

Graduated - now what?

W7R1

Week 9 Run1

Don't give up!!

Retro Runners - Famous Names Playlist Release

W3R3

Fortune favours the runner in the fog!

Recovering from physical illness

Park run for graduation

Just signed up!

Does it get easier

Up for a challenge!!

Officially a runner!!

Advice

That’s a relief !

W5R2 - pleasure continues

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