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Newbie

Well I keep saying I’m going to try this but I never get round to it. I work shifts meaning it can be difficult. But the main thing I find hard is planning a...

Well I keep saying I’m going to try this but I never get round to it. I work shi...

PrincessKj7

•6 years ago

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Retro Runners - First Single Bought Playlist Released

Hi all you lovely people and a very Happy New Year to one and all Having promised Millsie-J that I’d post this today, here is the first of our playlists for...

Hi all you lovely people and a very Happy New Year to one and all Having promise...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Run one done 😊

Well first run done 😁 I’m not going to lie it was bloody hard but I feel so chuffed 😊. I did have to drop 2 of the runs but I still feel I’ve achieved!...

Well first run done 😁 I’m not going to lie it was bloody hard but I feel so chu...

debs4k

•6 years ago

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When to do the next run?

I did my R1W1 on Sunday and yesterday and today I'm so achey, do I wait until I'm fully ok before I do my next run or just push through the stiffness?

I did my R1W1 on Sunday and yesterday and today I'm so achey, do I wait until I'...

Fitgirltobe

•6 years ago

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Cabin fever

1st walk in 4 days for me due to this asthma flare up. So we taking a slow walk round our route. I suppose walking is better than laying down feeling sorry for...

1st walk in 4 days for me due to this asthma flare up. So we taking a slow walk ...

RedIsBack

•6 years ago

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Words of wisdom

I just came across this in my feed this morn. I believe this is very true...all runs have value. This is something I wish I took more to heart early on.

I just came across this in my feed this morn. I believe this is very true...all ...

Decker

•6 years ago

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I have a secret.... I've just done W1 R2. Nobody knows.... except all you guys!

I did Run 1 yesterday and Run 2 today. R3 should be Friday. I play netball on a Wednesday and Saturday, so rest days aren't easy! I know you probably think...

I did Run 1 yesterday and Run 2 today. R3 should be Friday. I play netball on ...

NetballKitty

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 R1

Complete. I realised a few things. •it's very cold. Run 2 I think I shall bring gloves •I'm a lot more unfit than I thought I was. It became more of a...

Complete. I realised a few things. •it's very cold. Run 2 I think I shall bring...

Louise148

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK1R2 - to done list!

Made it through run 2 :D. Pleased I’ve not just given up after one run (as I have previously). This run was harder than the first one. I think my brisk walks...

Made it through run 2 :D. Pleased I’ve not just given up after one run (as I hav...

RunnerWhale

Graduate•6 years ago

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Poorly knee

I’m feeling a bit frustrated at the moment as ever since my last run on Sunday I’ve been hobbling around on a sore knee. I read in the guide that aches and...

I’m feeling a bit frustrated at the moment as ever since my last run on Sunday I...

Stumblingmummy

•6 years ago

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Week 8 completed😊

Hello everyone, I managed the third run of Week 8 this morning. Strangely, it was the hardest of this week's runs .... may be because of the cold air which...

Hello everyone, I managed the third run of Week 8 this morning. Strangely, it w...

Notsoslothfulnow

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8 completed - who am I ?

Just completed W8 , my runs / walk panning out at 4.5k over the 38 mins. I am just wondering who I am now ... I am a regular swimmer and do Pilates and now...

Just completed W8 , my runs / walk panning out at 4.5k over the 38 mins. I am ju...

Beatricefast

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post Grad run 6 ... getting there.

My post Xmas runs have been disappointing having clocked up 41mins jogging time before Xmas. I get that any run is a good run but 2 consecutive runs of around...

My post Xmas runs have been disappointing having clocked up 41mins jogging time ...

Ex-NonRunner19

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8 R2

Running on the seafront this morning which was lovely. Just over a week till I finish my C25K program so starting to think about my next move. Do I stick at...

Running on the seafront this morning which was lovely. Just over a week till I ...

emma_lynne

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Run 2

Completed run 2 wk1 on Friday intending to do run 3 on Sunday but have been struck down by the lurgy! Will attempt a brisk 30 min walk to compensate this...

Completed run 2 wk1 on Friday intending to do run 3 on Sunday but have been stru...

Purple70

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W7R3 - in the bag...this is me!

Yay W7 complete! Found today's run a little heavier on my legs but it might be that I started off a tiny bit faster than usual. Breathing was great though. I...

Yay W7 complete! Found today's run a little heavier on my legs but it might be t...

FinhamTap

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knee support

Morning everyone! I’m in Week 6 and experiencing a sore knee when I run. Any suggestions on how to relieve this? Support? Deep Heat? Thank all 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Morning everyone! I’m in Week 6 and experiencing a sore knee when I run. Any sug...

Blondebeginner

•6 years ago

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Patience is a virtue ( not mine though)

Oh dear- I was too impatient to get that 20 minute run out of the way. I have had some right foot pain and had rested it for 2 days - then did a walk yesterday...

Oh dear- I was too impatient to get that 20 minute run out of the way. I have ha...

mafee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ready for retirement: a new start!

I retire at the end of the month ( age 55). Have never run ( my husband has run since I met him, 33 years ago). Have been quite fit, as was a rower for past 7...

I retire at the end of the month ( age 55). Have never run ( my husband has run ...

Themadwife

•6 years ago

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Early morning run

So I did it W2R3 I never thought I'd type that! I was up before the birds this morning 5.30 am (yes AM). No I'm not mad. I just thought I'd do my 3rd run...

So I did it W2R3 I never thought I'd type that! I was up before the birds this ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Dogs have smashed it!

Just resting after completing W2 R1 - yay!! I think weirdly I found it easier than W1 .... the dogs definitely did - how quick they’ve learned to trot...

Just resting after completing W2 R1 - yay!! I think weirdly I found it easier th...

Stratters

Graduate•6 years ago

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Apps

What apps do people use to track distance and speed? I haven’t been running for a while and would like to get back into it 🤞🏼💪🏼

What apps do people use to track distance and speed? I haven’t been running for ...

Ellie-Rose

•6 years ago

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New starter

Never ran in my 42 years, so I decided to challenge myself, I found day one okay, but I think it does help that I walk my dog twice a day, looking forward to...

Never ran in my 42 years, so I decided to challenge myself, I found day one okay...

johnnyboy76

•6 years ago

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Very confused on my first run outside! How far did I run?!!

Hi all! So after graduating on Sunday I decided to give running outside a go this morning as I've only ever been a treadmill runner! So it was nice and cold...

Hi all! So after graduating on Sunday I decided to give running outside a go thi...

Alwaysatryer

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st Run Completed!

Done! Slightly harder then I thought it would be, but comfortably completed!

Chris141

Graduate•6 years ago

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I must be mad!!

I’ve signed up for this in July!! I really don’t know myself anymore. 🤣🏃‍♀️

Shelley2310

Graduate•6 years ago

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What's The Way To 5K

I'm soon completing a month of 30 mins consolidation runs with a typical distance covered of 4.2K. How do I get to 5K? Legs too tired to run run faster, so...

I'm soon completing a month of 30 mins consolidation runs with a typical distanc...

Oldishrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Did second run today was good ...

Did second run today was good can’t wait to do next 1 😜

lmort

•6 years ago

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W2R3 completed

Managed to complete Week 2 of the programme by getting a run in before work. Can't say that I am particularly quick (averaging around 10 minutes per kilometre)...

Managed to complete Week 2 of the programme by getting a run in before work. Can...

WC8334

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Blood Pressure

Hello Please advise can Loud Hissing in head assosiated with High blood pressure? Reply please in desperation Regards Peter😫🤔😴🇬🇧

Hello Please advise can Loud Hissing in head assosiated with High blood pressure...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Newbie

Retro Runners - First Single Bought Playlist Released

Run one done 😊

When to do the next run?

Cabin fever

Words of wisdom

I have a secret.... I've just done W1 R2. Nobody knows.... except all you guys!

W1 R1

WK1R2 - to done list!

Poorly knee

Week 8 completed😊

W8 completed - who am I ?

Post Grad run 6 ... getting there.

W8 R2

Run 2

W7R3 - in the bag...this is me!

Knee support

Patience is a virtue ( not mine though)

Ready for retirement: a new start!

Early morning run

Dogs have smashed it!

Apps

New starter

Very confused on my first run outside! How far did I run?!!

1st Run Completed!

I must be mad!!

What's The Way To 5K

Did second run today was good ...

W2R3 completed

Blood Pressure

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