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W9R2 - Stop pummelling my back! 😖

After a shower, a drink & a belated breakfast, it's sometimes easy to think that a hard run wasn't so hard after all, but this one was so I won't gloss over......

After a shower, a drink & a belated breakfast, it's sometimes easy to think that...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•5 years ago

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5-4-3-2-1 Thunderbirds are 🇬🇴❗

5 W8R2 - was a breeze. Kitten had a some knee pain so we slowed the pace until the pain went. 4 W8R3 - did a parkrun as a 'tourist'. ✔ 3 W9R1 - we both had a...

5 W8R2 - was a breeze. Kitten had a some knee pain so we slowed the pace until t...

Katnap

Graduate•5 years ago

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Post C25K - Suggestions

Hi guys, Haven’t posed here for little while but have continued to run. I finished W8R3 last night and only have 1 week of the program left. I have been...

Hi guys, Haven’t posed here for little while but have continued to run. I fin...

SamSam17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 Second Run

Well that wasn't easy, but it was a lot better than Monday's workout. Still not bought new trainers to correct my overpronation, but I know what trainers I...

Well that wasn't easy, but it was a lot better than Monday's workout. Still not...

BlueCal52

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 Run 1

So after reading so many posts about how hard it is to go back to intervals after the 20min run, I decided to get it out of the way pronto. I know I probs...

So after reading so many posts about how hard it is to go back to intervals afte...

Jodava

•5 years ago

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Wk4 run2

Feel exhausted and so pleased with myself at the same time . This run wasn't easy but I took my time took deep breaths and got there is a 😅😅😅😅

Feel exhausted and so pleased with myself at the same time . This run wasn't eas...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finished C25K a week ago...

So I finished C25K about a week ago, so I’m running for 30 minutes constantly. I’m so proud because I never ever thought I’d be able to do this. I’m wanting...

So I finished C25K about a week ago, so I’m running for 30 minutes constantly. I...

StudentNursee

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 problems

So a few days ago I posted how I was nervous to go onto week 4 and whether I should do week 3 again. Today I did my first run of week 4 - felt really great...

So a few days ago I posted how I was nervous to go onto week 4 and whether I sho...

evictoria93

•5 years ago

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Finished Week 2!!

Admittedly it’s taken me 3 weeks to get there but thinking about it as a set of 27 runs takes away the pressure to fit in 3 runs a week when I find it hard to...

Admittedly it’s taken me 3 weeks to get there but thinking about it as a set of ...

Cherrybubble

Graduate•5 years ago

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November’s first mantra

To the tune of “The Runaway Train”. Those of a male persuasion, feel free to replace “she” with “he” and “her” with “his”. Enjoy ! 😄 The couch-quitting...

To the tune of “The Runaway Train”. Those of a male persuasion, feel free to rep...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run after graduation

And first run in the rain 🌧. I wore a good rain cap. Arrived home I realized that my feet were completely wet💧 But I was afraid to slip on the wet leaves...

And first run in the rain 🌧. I wore a good rain cap. Arrived home I realized th...

Lallis

Graduate•5 years ago

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New challenge

So I started c25k in January and am still on week 4, don’t judge me!!. Bad ankle put me off (terrible fall in the forest week 3 back in early February!). I’ve...

So I started c25k in January and am still on week 4, don’t judge me!!. Bad ankle...

Runmitch42

Graduate•5 years ago

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Due to start week 8

Hi all, this is my first post. I am due to start week 8 tonight. I feel like it should be fairly comfortable as it is only 3 minutes more than last weeks runs,...

Hi all, this is my first post. I am due to start week 8 tonight. I feel like it ...

ChelseaLad1994

Graduate•5 years ago

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One You and new exercises for days off.

The One you campaign seem to be getting onboard with extra exercises to keep us motivated on days off. I got this email through yesterday so I thought I would...

The One you campaign seem to be getting onboard with extra exercises to keep us ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Parkrun

So am still plodding my way through the C25K in my own way, not really following the programme (I'm sorry!!) but having MJ guide me. Saturday i did my first...

So am still plodding my way through the C25K in my own way, not really following...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W8R2

Done it done it done it Last run of 28 on Friday and feeling I think I can do this

Done it done it done it Last run of 28 on Friday and feeling I think I can do th...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•5 years ago

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Can't find the stretching exercises again

They were referred to in a post some time ago but can't find them now. Anybody able to point me in the right direction?

They were referred to in a post some time ago but can't find them now. Anybody a...

Oldishrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Which is more accurate - Fitbit or strava?

I've been using both on my runs and going off Strava for pace and distance, but just noticed that my Fitbit charge 2 gives very different stats, but I have no...

I've been using both on my runs and going off Strava for pace and distance, but ...

letsgo32

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 complete!

On my second attempt at run 3 I slowed down a lot, pace was 8:59/km today, and managed to complete the full 25 minutes! Did get a stitch about 10 minutes in...

On my second attempt at run 3 I slowed down a lot, pace was 8:59/km today, and m...

letsgo32

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cough to 5k

Hi one and all. My best friend's daughter introduced me and my wife to C25K and I have just finished week one...and feeling pleased with myself. I have a lung...

Hi one and all. My best friend's daughter introduced me and my wife to C25K and ...

Steveb2a2

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Soundtrack

I've just seen a 150 bpm on a BBC website called Get active ( apologies if this has been flagged before) i'm afraid I'm too dim to send a link. Had some...

I've just seen a 150 bpm on a BBC website called Get active ( apologies if this...

Wildswimmer

•5 years ago

7 Replies

gym

off to the gym this morning another 6k today

paul1960

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4

Starting week four tonight. How do you stop your thighs burning like a volcano though! 😂🤔

Starting week four tonight. How do you stop your thighs burning like a volcano t...

Gordon173

•5 years ago

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OMG I graduated!!! 🏃‍♀️🎉🏅

Feeling awesome right now. I always convinced myself in the past that running wasn’t for me and despite that here I am. I started on the 11th of July and did...

Feeling awesome right now. I always convinced myself in the past that running wa...

jenmossparker

Graduate•5 years ago

33 Replies

Does this Lycra make my butt look big? 😂

So I started week 5 and loved it, I was out all day and on my feet but discussed with the husband. If I don’t go out, I’ll just keep putting it off. Whilst...

So I started week 5 and loved it, I was out all day and on my feet but discussed...

jessm_01

•5 years ago

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Calling Retro Runners - Best Cover Versions Ever Playlist

Hi all Yes, I’m back again and this time it’s serious stuff. Is there a song that is your favourite cover version ever? For me I adore His Purple Highness, but...

Hi all Yes, I’m back again and this time it’s serious stuff. Is there a song tha...

Hidden

•5 years ago

121 Replies

New Runner

Run 1 Week 2 completed today, felt great 😊

Bocky

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 in the bag!

Woohoo did 20 minutes and felt great! If you told me (a slightly overweight 50 something who hated the idea of exercise) that I’d be doing this and going to...

Woohoo did 20 minutes and felt great! If you told me (a slightly overweight 50 s...

OzzysMamma

•5 years ago

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W7R2 - Fifty and swifty

First run since turning 50 yesterday. Not only did I complete the run but I also ran a wee bit faster than I did when I was in my forties (which to be fair was...

First run since turning 50 yesterday. Not only did I complete the run but I also...

Rory0511

Graduate•5 years ago

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Struggling after c25km

Hi I haven't posted on here before but always found peoples comments helpful. I completed c25k 4 weeks ago but now I'm really struggling to keep running for...

Hi I haven't posted on here before but always found peoples comments helpful. I...

Lmartyn1

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

W9R2 - Stop pummelling my back! 😖

5-4-3-2-1 Thunderbirds are 🇬🇴❗

Post C25K - Suggestions

Week 6 Second Run

Week 6 Run 1

Wk4 run2

Finished C25K a week ago...

Week 4 problems

Finished Week 2!!

November’s first mantra

First run after graduation

New challenge

Due to start week 8

One You and new exercises for days off.

Parkrun

W8R2

Can't find the stretching exercises again

Which is more accurate - Fitbit or strava?

Week 6 complete!

Cough to 5k

Soundtrack

gym

Week 4

OMG I graduated!!! 🏃‍♀️🎉🏅

Does this Lycra make my butt look big? 😂

Calling Retro Runners - Best Cover Versions Ever Playlist

New Runner

Week 5 in the bag!

W7R2 - Fifty and swifty

Struggling after c25km

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