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Nike Run Club

Has anyone done any of the programmes on the Nike Run club - I’ve done a couple of headspace ones and have just seen they create a weekly running programme...

Has anyone done any of the programmes on the Nike Run club - I’ve done a couple ...

Zaza0309

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back again

After another week off due to the viral lurgy that is prevalent I finally finished my medication yesterday and went out first thing this morning. And guess...

After another week off due to the viral lurgy that is prevalent I finally finish...

littlemac24

Graduate•5 years ago

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About to give up, help!

Hi all. I'm a very overweight first time runner who started at the gym last September and doing this plan in December I think. All was going well, I quickly...

Hi all. I'm a very overweight first time runner who started at the gym last Sept...

Fatbutfit

•5 years ago

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Week 6 done but sore knee

I was delighted to complete week6 run 3 yesterday in the glorious sunshine. Everything went fine until later in the day my knee started to burn. I’ve had this...

I was delighted to complete week6 run 3 yesterday in the glorious sunshine. Ever...

StormyMonday

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6 finished! Can’t say R3 was easy

The last 5 mins I had to really push myself to finish, but feeling good now. Still think I’m going too fast (5.95min / km), but just can’t appear to run...

The last 5 mins I had to really push myself to finish, but feeling good now. Sti...

Harleysfield

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5 Done!!

Tough final run but glad I’ve made it to W6!! Couldn’t run 90 seconds to start!!

Tough final run but glad I’ve made it to W6!! Couldn’t run 90 seconds to start!!...

MD79

•5 years ago

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W9-R3-done!!!

Good feeling!!! Running to celebrate and master gee helped!!! A bit of Eminem helped too - No fear (albeit some!) :))

Good feeling!!! Running to celebrate and master gee helped!!! A bit of Eminem he...

me2019

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 - NAILED IT

YES. I DID IT. IT IS DONE. I mean, sure, it happened a week later than I wanted it to but whatever. I DID THE RUN I STRUGGLED WITH LAST TIME AND WAS WORRIED...

YES. I DID IT. IT IS DONE. I mean, sure, it happened a week later than I wanted...

Preserved_Moose

•5 years ago

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C25k

Hi done a c25k sept this year had one injury ok now but winter weather is really off putting have decided to take it easy an start c25k via app this time 😁

Hi done a c25k sept this year had one injury ok now but winter weather is really...

Run1964

•5 years ago

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W6 not entirely planned ;-)

Today was supposed to be my rest day. Did some strength exercises in the morning, spent most of the beautiful day at work (unfortunately...), left a bit after...

Today was supposed to be my rest day. Did some strength exercises in the mornin...

Gryllotalpa

Graduate•5 years ago

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Struggling

I’ve just completed week 4, surprised I have got this far, but I’m feeling really tired and this weeks run sessions are knackering, did anyone else get this?

I’ve just completed week 4, surprised I have got this far, but I’m feeling reall...

Graegrae596

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Pace

How slow is too slow going into w5?

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Winter Walking

I have not been on for a while, but still follow all the trials, tribulations and successes on here. They are a great inspiration. Since October I have spent...

I have not been on for a while, but still follow all the trials, tribulations an...

Duddles

Graduate•5 years ago

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A third of the way there

This weeks runs have felt really short. The three minutes were surprisingly easy which I guess is testiment to this C25K plan actually working. I was just...

This weeks runs have felt really short. The three minutes were surprisingly easy...

Bike_and_Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Advice

Would anyone recommend going to gym to do extra training to build up leg muscles because I’m struggling to keep up with length of runs

Would anyone recommend going to gym to do extra training to build up leg muscles...

Chapman25

•5 years ago

7 Replies

What is Your Week? February ...Week 3.

Hello...it is me, yet again.. and welcome to another running week...:) Dare we hope that for some of us at least..that Spring is making her tentative...

Hello...it is me, yet again.. and welcome to another running week...:) Dare we h...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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Eek Week 8

So tomorrow after a week of too much food and drink and too little sleep I need to start week 8. Feeling sluggish tonight so hoping tomorrow brings a more...

So tomorrow after a week of too much food and drink and too little sleep I need ...

pugmumma

Graduate•5 years ago

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Gremlins

In my case this is before run and after run. The gremlins are so strong at the moment, I want to give up before I even start. But somehow the Couch25k magic...

In my case this is before run and after run. The gremlins are so strong at the m...

Blamm0

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W5 R2 done🏃‍♀️

I found that better than I thought, although I do like the walk bits still so will Run 3 be ok ?? I also had my music on too loud so maybe it drowned the sound...

I found that better than I thought, although I do like the walk bits still so wi...

Rubinstar

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 :-)

I haven't posted up till now, but I have been following the forum with interest :-). I was excited but nervous about the 20 minute run, but I managed it with...

I haven't posted up till now, but I have been following the forum with interest ...

Thursdaynext

Graduate•5 years ago

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Can you help? All over pains and lethargic

I am so disappointed with myself. I enjoyed couch to 5k followed the program without too much trouble. Graduated and again all ok. Ran in rain, wind,...

I am so disappointed with myself. I enjoyed couch to 5k followed the program wi...

Patchpet

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5 R2 8 year olds are the worst running partners!!

So my daughter decided to join me. I started my warm up and she went from stand still to a full on pelt then stood around impatiently for me to catch up. We...

So my daughter decided to join me. I started my warm up and she went from stand ...

Ladyvickster

Graduate•5 years ago

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When I went down to the woods today...

... I had a very uneventful run, followed by a lovely long walk through woodland I haven’t been to in a very long time (for very long time, read a couple of...

... I had a very uneventful run, followed by a lovely long walk through woodland...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Thanks xx

I’m honestly so touched by all the support I received on here yesterday. I totally wasn’t expecting it and it means so much to me ☺️ I’ll keep you all informed...

I’m honestly so touched by all the support I received on here yesterday. I total...

Sgxx

•5 years ago

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A lovely sunny day for a Graduation!

Well, today was finally Graduation Day and a lovely sunny day to achieve it on. It has taken me a little longer than the anticipated 9 weeks, but never the...

Well, today was finally Graduation Day and a lovely sunny day to achieve it on. ...

mickh007

•5 years ago

21 Replies

These are they!

New Hokas size 12.5. No things of glamour but do help with my slight over pronation. Worn around the house for two days but plans for Parkrun christening...

New Hokas size 12.5. No things of glamour but do help with my slight over pronat...

HeavyFoot

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W5R3 failed

Feeling a bit disappointed - couldn't complete W5R3 without walking for a couple of minutes after about 15 mins of running. It really did feel a big jump from...

Feeling a bit disappointed - couldn't complete W5R3 without walking for a couple...

timlesvagues

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Week 6 Run 2

Well over half way now and hoping to compete Week 6 on Sunday with the 25 min run. Good luck all.

Well over half way now and hoping to compete Week 6 on Sunday with the 25 min ru...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

W5R3 - The words don’t even exist.

‘nough said

PaulS83

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Fitbit

Does anyone use a fitbit to track their runs? I'm thinking of buying one and wanted some advice. :)

Does anyone use a fitbit to track their runs? I'm thinking of buying one and wan...

Skippi

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

Nike Run Club

Back again

About to give up, help!

Week 6 done but sore knee

W6 finished! Can’t say R3 was easy

W5 Done!!

W9-R3-done!!!

W5R3 - NAILED IT

C25k

W6 not entirely planned ;-)

Struggling

Pace

Winter Walking

A third of the way there

Advice

What is Your Week? February ...Week 3.

Eek Week 8

Gremlins

W5 R2 done🏃‍♀️

Week 5 run 3 :-)

Can you help? All over pains and lethargic

W5 R2 8 year olds are the worst running partners!!

When I went down to the woods today...

Thanks xx

A lovely sunny day for a Graduation!

These are they!

W5R3 failed

Week 6 Run 2

W5R3 - The words don’t even exist.

Fitbit

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