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Time to start again

So, a tale of woe. I had to go away to Yorkshire for a while to be with my daughter after she had surgery. I got in a couple of long walks, but that was it....

So, a tale of woe. I had to go away to Yorkshire for a while to be with my daugh...

Pennycat

•5 years ago

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Another consolidation run 👍😊

11 days since graduating and did a very enjoyable consolidation run. After a great Xmas and boxing day it was nice to get up and run before breakfast today. No...

11 days since graduating and did a very enjoyable consolidation run. After a gre...

steviej99

Graduate•5 years ago

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Peak Performance

Just did a 30 minute run with 5 minutes warm up/down. Fitbit is showing 1 minute cardio 3 minutes fat burn and 31 minutes peak. Is this normal or too much ?...

Just did a 30 minute run with 5 minutes warm up/down. Fitbit is showing 1 minute...

DaveMu

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R2

Did this run this morning in the damp and drizzle, wearing my new buff, hat and leggings from my lovely partner for Christmas. Loved it. Found it a lot easier...

Did this run this morning in the damp and drizzle, wearing my new buff, hat and ...

Letty111

Graduate•5 years ago

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Restarting c25k after surgery

I had surgery for endometriosis at the end of November and was hoping to be able to start running again after two weeks but unfortunately I got a nasty...

I had surgery for endometriosis at the end of November and was hoping to be able...

racheles78

•5 years ago

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Twixtmas Retro Runners - New Playlist Request

Hello all of you lovely runners, Now that my 2018 Alzheimer’s Challenge is completed, I find myself with some time on my hands, because I’m not on my feet! So...

Hello all of you lovely runners, Now that my 2018 Alzheimer’s Challenge is compl...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Graduation Run

This morning I got up determined to do my last run, W9r3 Christmas got in the way so it’s over a week since I ran - but I did it with very little stress. Not...

This morning I got up determined to do my last run, W9r3 Christmas got in the wa...

camcan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 coinciding with Christmas week is a bit rubbish

I felt absolutely awful on my run today: week 9 run 2. I had to stop to walk on each incline (I like to call them hills but let’s be honest!), so that was...

I felt absolutely awful on my run today: week 9 run 2. I had to stop to walk on ...

molly1973

Graduate•5 years ago

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Treadmill help please!

Since I started couch to 5k in about March this year I've predominantly ran on a treadmill in the gym.. There just isn't anywhere suitable nearby that I want...

Since I started couch to 5k in about March this year I've predominantly ran on a...

Julesk1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5, run 2 complete

I actually ran for 8 minutes straight... TWICE!! I’m so proud of myself ☺️. Got the big 20 minute run on Saturday, very nervous but after reading all these...

I actually ran for 8 minutes straight... TWICE!! I’m so proud of myself ☺️. Got ...

Kitkat1505

•5 years ago

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Wk6R3 done

Feeling pretty awesome. I have been bitten by the bug and drunk the Kool-aid pretty hard and loving it. Best pace of the 6 weeks no idea where that came from...

Feeling pretty awesome. I have been bitten by the bug and drunk the Kool-aid pre...

emma_lynne

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Post Christmas Run ✅

After a 2 week break & mountains of food & drink that wasn’t easy 😆😆 New running top & Fitbit courtesy of Santa had their road test 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

After a 2 week break & mountains of food & drink that wasn’t easy 😆😆 New runn...

Unfit53

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1

Finished with a little extra on the end. Post Christmas bulge is in its way out!! Bring on week 2. 🎉🎉🎉

Finished with a little extra on the end. Post Christmas bulge is in its way out...

Thewroesbowl

•5 years ago

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W1 Day1

W1 Day1 Haven't run for about 15 years, found my trainers and grabbed the dog, off out into rainy Manchester - wish me luck!

W1 Day1 Haven't run for about 15 years, found my trainers and grabbed the dog, o...

Ali2108

•5 years ago

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C25k

Completed wk 2. Feeling good x

Jaylana

•5 years ago

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So not as far forward as I thought

Good brisk walk with running shoes on for first time since end October. Felt good to be really moving even though could feel every left step I took but no...

Good brisk walk with running shoes on for first time since end October. Felt go...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

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Christmas Day parkrun, I did it! Love those volunteers!

Only my second ever parkrun, and the first since I hurt my foot in July. Mr grumpy drove us to our nearest flattest parkrun, which is Aylesbury, and it was...

Only my second ever parkrun, and the first since I hurt my foot in July. Mr grum...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•5 years ago

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The Demon Battle Continues (to be beaten)

The cold weather. The panettone. The warm bed. They’ve all tried to get me to take a week off. ‘Get 5k behind me demons,’ say I. My son has been at home...

The cold weather. The panettone. The warm bed. They’ve all tried to get me to ta...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Goal for 2019

Goal to get for healthy and reach my goal weight and to loose 5 stone been talking about this for the last 10 years I manage to lose 2 stone bit put back on...

Goal to get for healthy and reach my goal weight and to loose 5 stone been talki...

Goal874me

•5 years ago

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I’ve just done my last run of the programme!!

Hurray!!!!! Now it’s back to the couch 🤣 Only kidding.... well I hope so. I hope I can now keep it up and run 3 times a week. Thanks everyone for your...

Hurray!!!!! Now it’s back to the couch 🤣 Only kidding.... well I hope so. I ho...

juliet2018

•5 years ago

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It’s official I’m a runner

W6r3 it’s official, Laura says I’m a runner! But even though I ran longer I covered less ground, I ran sooo slow. Do I actually care.....NOPE....I did it!

W6r3 it’s official, Laura says I’m a runner! But even though I ran longer I cove...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

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3mnths in wk9 run 3 done

Thanks to the posts i’ve dipped in and out of. I still wouldnt call myself a runner, but i can safely say, i feel so much better. I’ve not run this far...

Thanks to the posts i’ve dipped in and out of. I still wouldnt call myself a run...

Nrly50

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running and acid reflux

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else gets acid reflux when they run. I make sure I only run when my food has settled and my doctor recommended taking Gaviscon...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else gets acid reflux when they run. I make sure I...

slothycoffee

•5 years ago

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W8 R2

Not my greatest run. Had to slow to a walk after 21 minutes instead of 28. Another repeat to be done....

Not my greatest run. Had to slow to a walk after 21 minutes instead of 28. Ano...

EPMcM

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R1 - Anyone else encounter problems with the app not counting down properly during a run?

Anyone else had problems recently with the app freezing? This morning I noticed it had been a while since my app had spoken to me to update progress - I...

Anyone else had problems recently with the app freezing? This morning I noticed...

Iwilldothis01

Graduate•5 years ago

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Completed week 9 run 3 🎉

I did my final week 9 run this morning and have been running now for nearly over 2 months. I can't believe how much my fitness has improved in those 2 little...

I did my final week 9 run this morning and have been running now for nearly over...

Ditzyjack

Graduate•5 years ago

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Strange running

Today I was out running and some guy overtook me and what caught my eye was the way he was running almost on his toes his heels never touched the ground has...

Today I was out running and some guy overtook me and what caught my eye was the ...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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Welcome back

To all post-Christmas people, and respect to everyone who hasn’t taken a break at all ! Just managed 5:1 before the dark set in completely 😄

To all post-Christmas people, and respect to everyone who hasn’t taken a break a...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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Dip in the sea and then W7 R2

Great time today after having eaten a bit too much yesterday. 10am dip into the Cornish sea and then Week7 Run2 completed this afternoon. So pleased.

Great time today after having eaten a bit too much yesterday. 10am dip into the ...

Bassman999

Graduate•5 years ago

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What Socks...?

Seasons greetings all. Need some help, having compleatrd c25k in a cheap pair of trainers I decided that to carry on and to get to longer distances I should...

Seasons greetings all. Need some help, having compleatrd c25k in a cheap pair of...

Neverranbefore

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2018

Time to start again

Another consolidation run 👍😊

Peak Performance

W8R2

Restarting c25k after surgery

Twixtmas Retro Runners - New Playlist Request

Graduation Run

Week 9 coinciding with Christmas week is a bit rubbish

Treadmill help please!

Week 5, run 2 complete

Wk6R3 done

First Post Christmas Run ✅

Week 1

W1 Day1

C25k

So not as far forward as I thought

Christmas Day parkrun, I did it! Love those volunteers!

The Demon Battle Continues (to be beaten)

Goal for 2019

I’ve just done my last run of the programme!!

It’s official I’m a runner

3mnths in wk9 run 3 done

Running and acid reflux

W8 R2

W8R1 - Anyone else encounter problems with the app not counting down properly during a run?

Completed week 9 run 3 🎉

Strange running

Welcome back

Dip in the sea and then W7 R2

What Socks...?

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