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Running apps - indoors

I’ve been using Nike Run club app to capture my time and distance since graduating. But I found it wasn’t completely accurate compared to the treadmill. At 38...

I’ve been using Nike Run club app to capture my time and distance since graduati...

SamSam17

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it! Week 5 run 3!

I cannot believe I ran for 20 minutes and I could have continued! I didn’t of course as I follow the program. Does that mean I am almost a runner? I am...

I cannot believe I ran for 20 minutes and I could have continued! I didn’t of co...

Patchpet

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 just made it....😳😳😳

W5R1 went ok but just made it to the final warm down with cramp starting in my left calf on the outside...owww...my Saucony trainers have had it, I roll onto...

W5R1 went ok but just made it to the final warm down with cramp starting in my l...

SalukiX

•5 years ago

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Not a “yay, go me” but an “it comes, I promise” kind of post...

I know there are always a few concerns in the latter stages that people just aren’t hitting that 5K in 30:00 minute mark... and from what I’ve seen, about 99%...

I know there are always a few concerns in the latter stages that people just are...

AlphaExecDave

Graduate•5 years ago

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Post birthday hangover to run or not?

W4run 2 scheduled today and I had half a bottle of Prosecco last night 😱 do I stick to the schedule but run later or will this kill me?

W4run 2 scheduled today and I had half a bottle of Prosecco last night 😱 do I s...

ForestGrump63

Graduate•5 years ago

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Boredom in the longer runs?

This is my third attempt at C25K over the past 4-5 years and physically I am really pleased with the way it is going even though I am heavier than I have ever...

This is my third attempt at C25K over the past 4-5 years and physically I am rea...

GoHelen

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk2 run 3 complete

Completed wk 2 run 3 today but feeling confused because for some reason I struggled more than run 2, has this happened to anyone else? Really nervous about...

Completed wk 2 run 3 today but feeling confused because for some reason I strugg...

Kitkat1505

•5 years ago

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First 10mins

Looking for some advice please On week 7 Run 2 Finding the first 10mins really really tough - breathing and finding a pace. I know this is common but what can...

Looking for some advice please On week 7 Run 2 Finding the first 10mins really r...

Karenlwarner73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Treadmill

Hey guys! I've just completed week 1 and am looking to move on to week 2. The thing is I've been doing so on a treadmill and my concern is when I get fitter...

Hey guys! I've just completed week 1 and am looking to move on to week 2. The ...

jeccamay

Graduate•5 years ago

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Worried

I’ve just started C25k. I’m 46 and weigh 12.5 stone. Previously had pneumonia and we have diabetes in the family. I’m worried that this will happen to me as...

I’ve just started C25k. I’m 46 and weigh 12.5 stone. Previously had pneumonia an...

KJS18

•5 years ago

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Keto and Running - C25k round 2

Anyone out there doing the ketogenic diet (low carb, moderate protein, hight fat)? My husband and I started it to lose weight, and get our health back, and...

Anyone out there doing the ketogenic diet (low carb, moderate protein, hight fat...

ToniCR

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 run 3

So after some strength training today I did run 3 of week 1 and it was my best effort to date. Granted I'm currently using a treadmill. I still managed just...

So after some strength training today I did run 3 of week 1 and it was my best e...

Grumpypumpkin

•5 years ago

1 Reply

I know it’s early . . .

Three people today have suggested I start thinking of festive mantras for December, when hopefully we will all be dashing but not through the snow. Anyone want...

Three people today have suggested I start thinking of festive mantras for Decemb...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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Here goes...!

Hello everyone. Lovely to read all the posts. I’ll get the excuses over with-I’m almost 63, have arthritic knees, asthma and bunions! So, not a lot going for...

Hello everyone. Lovely to read all the posts. I’ll get the excuses over with-I’m...

Pennycat

•5 years ago

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W4R3

So I completed week 4 today and feel very proud of getting this far! The first 3 weeks I found difficult. My brother and his wife who run regularly suggested...

So I completed week 4 today and feel very proud of getting this far! The first ...

Megettingfit123

•5 years ago

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I stop sport physio

I am now waiting on a mri scan do see what I have done to this left ankle I being to think now I may never run again it hurt even with wait on it just can’t...

I am now waiting on a mri scan do see what I have done to this left ankle I bein...

Garden17

•5 years ago

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10k

for a realy good cause https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paul-jones1960

paul1960

Graduate•5 years ago

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I've Graduated- thank you.

Did week 9 run 3 this morning in the rain. Made it although I was on a different route as I'm not home and was almost caught out by a hill. Did a very slow jog...

Did week 9 run 3 this morning in the rain. Made it although I was on a different...

RubyTiger

Graduate•5 years ago

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2nd Parkrun

Done my first Parkrun since graduating last week and shaved a few seconds off time but found my breathing very difficult at times this weeks time was 32:31 so...

Done my first Parkrun since graduating last week and shaved a few seconds off ti...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st post graduation run 🏃‍♀️

Managed to run 5k for the first time, W9R3 was 4.2k so I thought I’d just go for it so surprise myself a little but. Took it really slow and completed in 41.15...

Managed to run 5k for the first time, W9R3 was 4.2k so I thought I’d just go for...

Eralar

Graduate•5 years ago

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Retro Runners - The Unfit and Wobble No More Best Covers Ever Playlist

Hi all After last month’s plea for your best covers ever, I had loads and loads of ideas sent to me. And so pop pickers here is the playlist:- Nothing Compares...

Hi all After last month’s plea for your best covers ever, I had loads and loads ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Goodbye W8

Hoorah, week 8 gone. And toddled round the park run on W8R3 this morning too. Walked the first bit, ran my 28 mins and then went down the hill and over the...

Hoorah, week 8 gone. And toddled round the park run on W8R3 this morning too. Wa...

Dazeydog

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - I did it!

Hi all This is my first post - but I’ve been lurking about throughout my journey and I’ve found it so so helpful. Particularly when I reached the dreaded w5...

Hi all This is my first post - but I’ve been lurking about throughout my journe...

lozzer84

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7 All Done and Dusted. So Chuffed!

I was just a tad anxious how I was going to manage these 3 x 25 mins but I followed the mantra of keeping it slow, changed the route a bit on all 3 runs and I...

I was just a tad anxious how I was going to manage these 3 x 25 mins but I follo...

MrsH1969

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R2...bit of a fail 🤔

I normally run on the treadmill; some strange idea to step outside today! Following a late (boozy) night I did my warm up walk in the treadmill and my husband...

I normally run on the treadmill; some strange idea to step outside today! Follow...

JJ-1962

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation Day - feeling well chuffed !

I’ve only gone and done it ! Graduation day for me with my Week 9, run 3 spent doing the Hereford Park Run. I can’t believe that I managed to run the whole 5K...

I’ve only gone and done it ! Graduation day for me with my Week 9, run 3 spent d...

Jlib001

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 started

I didn’t enjoy run 1 of week 9 as much as the week 8 runs but it’s done.

Liz5K

Graduate•5 years ago

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Another parkrun PB!

30.12!!! Last week my PB was 30.49! Still not sure how this is happening?! 🏃‍♀️

30.12!!! Last week my PB was 30.49! Still not sure how this is happening?! 🏃‍♀️...

embobs

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Parkrun

I had planned to enter my first Parkrun after completing the programme. So, after completing the programme on Thursday, here I was this morning lining up with...

I had planned to enter my first Parkrun after completing the programme. So, afte...

Bloodhound1

•5 years ago

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W5R2

OMG! So the couple of days rest turned into 4 due to life/work getting in the way 🤨 Determined to run today. Lowered the pace, hit the 80s Disco playlist and...

OMG! So the couple of days rest turned into 4 due to life/work getting in the wa...

Dixie65

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

Running apps - indoors

I did it! Week 5 run 3!

Week 5 just made it....😳😳😳

Not a “yay, go me” but an “it comes, I promise” kind of post...

Post birthday hangover to run or not?

Boredom in the longer runs?

Wk2 run 3 complete

First 10mins

Treadmill

Worried

Keto and Running - C25k round 2

Week 1 run 3

I know it’s early . . .

Here goes...!

W4R3

I stop sport physio

10k

I've Graduated- thank you.

2nd Parkrun

1st post graduation run 🏃‍♀️

Retro Runners - The Unfit and Wobble No More Best Covers Ever Playlist

Goodbye W8

Week 9 Run 3 - I did it!

W7 All Done and Dusted. So Chuffed!

W7R2...bit of a fail 🤔

Graduation Day - feeling well chuffed !

Week 9 started

Another parkrun PB!

First Parkrun

W5R2

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