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2 weeks late but W8R1 done

Better late than never, breathing a little harder after the unexpected layup, legs felt good for the rest though, just 5 more to go.

Better late than never, breathing a little harder after the unexpected layup, le...

Daddyp

•5 years ago

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Is tomorrow the big day

Tomorrow I find out if I can run again I do hope it’s a yes I I can run I will be straight out there

Tomorrow I find out if I can run again I do hope it’s a yes I I can run I will b...

Garden17

•5 years ago

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Seaside

Had a lovely week 8 run along the coast at Anstruther. I am really pleased that I should run nice and slow as that is what I do!! My stiff legs are now...

Had a lovely week 8 run along the coast at Anstruther. I am really pleased that ...

Justinerose

•5 years ago

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I think I just enjoyed week 8,run1!!

I have just completed this run and think there may have been a little bit of enjoyment in there somewhere!!😂 It was slow but I am just so pleased to be out...

I have just completed this run and think there may have been a little bit of enj...

Jiw1968

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R2 - what now ?

So I was supposed to run for 28 minutes this morning but I felt pretty strong at the end so I ran for 30. Not only that, I ran faster than previous runs and...

So I was supposed to run for 28 minutes this morning but I felt pretty strong at...

Rory0511

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

New and looking for help!

Hello everyone, new here. My name's James, I'm 26 and looking to loose around 2 stone (I currently weigh 14.5 stone). Any suggestions in regards to this? I...

Hello everyone, new here. My name's James, I'm 26 and looking to loose around 2 ...

jameshanks50

•5 years ago

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W6 in the bag .

So, this morning I ran for 25 minutes. So slowly sometimes I thought I wasn't moving, but I didn't stop... Laura says I'm a runner now, she obviously hasn't...

So, this morning I ran for 25 minutes. So slowly sometimes I thought I wasn't mo...

Dazeydog

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cya W4

Well week 4 in the bag 👌Can’t really believe it!! But can I ask why is the first run the hardest! Can never get the breathing going and struggle! Then the...

Well week 4 in the bag 👌Can’t really believe it!! But can I ask why is the firs...

Gordon173

•5 years ago

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Week 9 and first run is done

Went out this morning and ran non stop for 30 minutes so hey...this works as at the beginning I struggled to run for 5 minutes!!! I'm not saying it's easy but...

Went out this morning and ran non stop for 30 minutes so hey...this works as at ...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•5 years ago

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Three score and ten got rained on and saw a rainbow

First run of W6 on hols in Beddgelert and guess what- it rained! Still only a v short shower and a beautiful rainbow. But loved running through the woods....

First run of W6 on hols in Beddgelert and guess what- it rained! Still only a v...

Oldishrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2. Run 3 Done!

...Just finished week 2 and I found it mega hard, Sore legs and breathing heavy. Really not looking forward to the 3 minute run in week 3. I don't think I will...

...Just finished week 2 and I found it mega hard, Sore legs and breathing heavy....

HEK26

•5 years ago

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Herbal life rebuild

Has any one used this shake after your workout or run. Friend keeps telling me he's getting good results but I just don't know

Has any one used this shake after your workout or run. Friend keeps telling me h...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8

W8 completed - no drama, roll on W9! I've found that the key for me is to keep it slow, especially to start off REALLY easy and very slow and get over the...

W8 completed - no drama, roll on W9! I've found that the key for me is to keep i...

10Ked

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 3

Hi never wrote on here before but love reading everyone’s posts.I completed my week 9 run 3 on Saturday night along a cold windy prom at Newbiggin by the...

Hi never wrote on here before but love reading everyone’s posts.I completed my w...

Iwtdttad

•5 years ago

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W6r2 done, pips !!

Phew

Ceri1969

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W6R2 today!

Gosh, think I’ve lost my mojo! I’m not looking forward to this. Plus need to sort my Apple Music app out and get me a playlist done!!

Gosh, think I’ve lost my mojo! I’m not looking forward to this. Plus need to sor...

Ceri1969

Graduate•5 years ago

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Go me lol !

I started week 2 ! Yay ! So excited ! And I even jogged the whole of the last 90 seconds, because it was the last one, so why not try ?! Have a poke in the...

I started week 2 ! Yay ! So excited ! And I even jogged the whole of the last 90...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 1... here my numbers!

Hello everyone 😁 I just wanted to share my numbers on my w4r1 with you and ask how do they look to you. I feel like I am quite slow- 5.8k/h for brisk walk...

Hello everyone 😁 I just wanted to share my numbers on my w4r1 with you and ask...

Laura4fit

•5 years ago

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Running shoes

I have just done W7R1 I am still wearing my trainers, but have seen a lot of encouragement to get gait tested and get proper running shoes, but they’re so...

I have just done W7R1 I am still wearing my trainers, but have seen a lot of enc...

Lansdown49

•5 years ago

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Week4run3 complete!

I have just completed week 4... yay! When I finish the runs I’m feeling hot and glowing but my legs feel heavy. My legs are going at a pace which I feel...

I have just completed week 4... yay! When I finish the runs I’m feeling hot and ...

Dillyseesee

Graduate•5 years ago

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When do the Coaches call you a Runner? Week 6 Run 2 DONE!

What Run so the coaches call you a runner? I’m holding out for this and using it as my motivation! Week 6 Run 2 done. Sun was glorious all morning and...

What Run so the coaches call you a runner? I’m holding out for this and using...

LostRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run 2 week 3 Wednesday, bring it on can't wait 😊

Thanks for your advice and support guys, it means a lot 😊

Bocky

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 run 3

I did it !!! Can’t believe in 9 weeks I have gone from hardly managing to run for a minute and today managed 30 - not easily I may add but did it. Still not...

I did it !!! Can’t believe in 9 weeks I have gone from hardly managing to run fo...

Skiwalker

Graduate•5 years ago

19 Replies

Ache like hell

Hi all after just reaching week5 i have a question...after a run my hips feel sore is this a normal thing because i used to run and cant temember aching like...

Hi all after just reaching week5 i have a question...after a run my hips feel so...

Paul51

•5 years ago

4 Replies

What running has done

OK sometimes I get frustrated with myself and want to better myself, I beat myself up but today I seen all the hard work pay off for my own eyes. This is what...

OK sometimes I get frustrated with myself and want to better myself, I beat myse...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Week 7 First Run

Well I have to say I really enjoyed that run today. As it was a straight 25 minute run, I decided to go out the old railway path and see where I ended up,...

Well I have to say I really enjoyed that run today. As it was a straight 25 min...

BlueCal52

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Remembering, and thinking back and forwards

This time last year I ran my fastest 5k for a Remembrance Day run. I ran thinking about those who gave their all and when I started to struggle and think, 'I...

This time last year I ran my fastest 5k for a Remembrance Day run. I ran thinki...

Anniemurph

Graduate•5 years ago

21 Replies

Getting acquainted with the injury couch

About two weeks and half ago, I had to stop running because of (not related to running) back nerve issues. I got them sorted out, and last Tuesday the GP gave...

About two weeks and half ago, I had to stop running because of (not related to r...

HillsEverywhere

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Weekly chat 12 November - 18th

everyone and welcome to, yet another, new running week. We are all so busy... life can be hectic .... and even more so for us runners! Fear not, here is a...

everyone and welcome to, yet another, new running week. We are all so busy... l...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

gym

just done 5k 2min run.1k 2min run.and 1k total 7k getting easy now but cant wait till sunday abit scared

just done 5k 2min run.1k 2min run.and 1k total 7k getting easy now but cant wait...

paul1960

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

2 weeks late but W8R1 done

Is tomorrow the big day

Seaside

I think I just enjoyed week 8,run1!!

W8R2 - what now ?

New and looking for help!

W6 in the bag .

Cya W4

Week 9 and first run is done

Three score and ten got rained on and saw a rainbow

Week 2. Run 3 Done!

Herbal life rebuild

W8

Week 9 run 3

W6r2 done, pips !!

W6R2 today!

Go me lol !

Week 4 run 1... here my numbers!

Running shoes

Week4run3 complete!

When do the Coaches call you a Runner? Week 6 Run 2 DONE!

Run 2 week 3 Wednesday, bring it on can't wait 😊

Week 9 run 3

Ache like hell

What running has done

Week 7 First Run

Remembering, and thinking back and forwards

Getting acquainted with the injury couch

Weekly chat 12 November - 18th

gym

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