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I am a Red Runner!!

I did it!! This run was a battle of will power between the voice in my head telling me to stop and Laura telling me to continue running. I made the mistake of...

I did it!! This run was a battle of will power between the voice in my head tell...

Anon_junk

•6 years ago

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Run 1 week 3 this is pleasing me !

Well that’s run 1 week three done ✅ the faithful spaniel by my side . Not a wasted morning as we found a ball during one of the walks ! One very pleased dog!...

Well that’s run 1 week three done ✅ the faithful spaniel by my side . Not a wast...

Myzinnyboy

Graduate•6 years ago

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First missed run

Bit of a chest infection so not able to run today but been to gym and did 10 minutes on x trainer, treadmill and bike. Hopefully better by Wednesday

Bit of a chest infection so not able to run today but been to gym and did 10 min...

Edlene

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advancing to a chronic stage?

On Saturday, I could not resist the temptation and bought those ridiculously short running shorts. Apparently this running bug is here to stay. I hope the deer...

On Saturday, I could not resist the temptation and bought those ridiculously sho...

Gryllotalpa

Graduate•6 years ago

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Still going 🏃‍♀️

I’d have never have thought that 4 weeks ago I’d be ‘running’ let alone doing it 3x a week! Started week 4 this morning, yes it was difficult but I didn’t...

I’d have never have thought that 4 weeks ago I’d be ‘running’ let alone doing it...

Lissbuzz

Graduate•6 years ago

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Correction the pain is right at the top of my shin

Hey all, Thanks for your advice last week. I originally thought the pain I was getting was in my knee but it’s right at the top of my shin about an inch below...

Hey all, Thanks for your advice last week. I originally thought the pain I was g...

Bluebird_25

•6 years ago

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W4R1

That’s the run I’ll be doing after work today. Having had to repeat w3 three times I’m a bit nervous but determined to do it. Fingers crossed 🤞........

That’s the run I’ll be doing after work today. Having had to repeat w3 three tim...

Rosiepug

Graduate•6 years ago

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A slow careful 25 mins done

After 2 days rest and much trepidation I set off real slow for W6r3 as ankle has started to throb . I did it but it throbbed. More rest needed I think....

After 2 days rest and much trepidation I set off real slow for W6r3 as ankle has...

purplewalker

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just started week 4 and have sore Achilles tendon.

Do I keep running or stop the programme until pain eases?

Jaahby3000

•6 years ago

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Calories?

Could anyone tell me how many calories are burnt on the week 1 runs (and so forth if possible). Using a different app and trying to calorie count.

Could anyone tell me how many calories are burnt on the week 1 runs (and so fort...

Fxtss

•6 years ago

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Week8 run3 completed 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

My last run was last week on Monday so I’m very pleased that today’s run felt so good. The first 23 mins are fine, the last 5 I’m definitely slowing down, so...

My last run was last week on Monday so I’m very pleased that today’s run felt so...

Rubinstar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 🥳🍾

Job done, graduated, get the badge buffed up 😂! Bit of an anti climax if I’m honest after doing the 5k in 30 mins last run, and the wind, rain and ever...

Job done, graduated, get the badge buffed up 😂! Bit of an anti climax if I’m ho...

Cfc55

Graduate•6 years ago

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Heart rate 199 BPM

Just finished my first run in week one and my apple watch recorded regularly going over 190. I am only 21 and fairly unfit and I defiantly didn't pace myself...

Just finished my first run in week one and my apple watch recorded regularly goi...

FirstTirneRunner

•6 years ago

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W6R3 yay

Feeling very proud. Went away for a rugby tour weekend with the kids and knew I had to do W6R3 which was 25 mins run. Took my running stuff and did it Sat...

Feeling very proud. Went away for a rugby tour weekend with the kids and knew I...

Legp13

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation

Yay all done!! started to think I wasn’t gonna get there after a hell week and 5 days off. It gave me a pick me up that I needed. Thank you guys for being a...

Yay all done!! started to think I wasn’t gonna get there after a hell week and ...

LeyaBlu3

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not wanting to run..

This morning I was due my run as I'd only done 1 run in a week due to being very busy. Although last night I was up for it, this morning the husband went off...

This morning I was due my run as I'd only done 1 run in a week due to being very...

Agentmay

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7

Just completed week 7 on the tread mill and my heart rate is reading 170, is this ok? Thanks in advance x

Just completed week 7 on the tread mill and my heart rate is reading 170, is thi...

mebeforeyou

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting out (need advice)

Hiya folks, I am starting couch to 5k tomorrow morning and I am looking for advice. I have no fitness status and I am severly overweight, I have also had...

Hiya folks, I am starting couch to 5k tomorrow morning and I am looking for advi...

Fossicho

•6 years ago

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Running in Berlin

Couple of days away with my daughter but needed to run, and managed 4.25km on a beautiful blue sky morning

Couple of days away with my daughter but needed to run, and managed 4.25km on a ...

Edlene

Graduate•6 years ago

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Shoes- help/advice needed please!

Best click the kettle on- this is a long one! Bit of background: I graduated C25K on Christmas Eve 2016, and was running 5km 2-3 times a week after that up...

Best click the kettle on- this is a long one! Bit of background: I graduated C25...

Jess93

•6 years ago

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Week 6 - Injury, nooooooooooooooooooooooo!

I completed W6R2 without any issues on Thursday but noticed an unusual pain on Friday. I normally get a bit of stiffness the day after but this was an actual...

I completed W6R2 without any issues on Thursday but noticed an unusual pain on F...

MercuryRising

•6 years ago

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Week9 run 3

Smashed it ..... never thought I would do it when I first started Happydays 😁😊

Smashed it ..... never thought I would do it when I first started Happydays 😁😊...

Fern72

•6 years ago

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25 MINUTES?!

I can actually run for a whole of 25 minutes without stopping?! There is something a little emotional about it. I’ve always been over weight and wasn’t the...

I can actually run for a whole of 25 minutes without stopping?! There is someth...

bethanw

•6 years ago

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Wahooo now a graduate! 😁😁 I feel AWESOME!!

If you told me 9 weeks ago I would be able to run for half an hour without stopping I would have just laughed at you! Last run completed today and although I...

If you told me 9 weeks ago I would be able to run for half an hour without stopp...

MrsD1993

•6 years ago

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Glorious day

It was absolutely grand here today. As it was a non running day I walked down by the coast with the faithful spaniel. He enjoyed a frolic in the sea, I...

It was absolutely grand here today. As it was a non running day I walked down by...

Myzinnyboy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Thanks everyone

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement, I didn't think I'd get such a lot of support.

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement, I didn't think I'd get such a lot o...

Rhoda56

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

New trainers

New trainers after gait analysis all ready to go w4 r1 but got chest infection feeling breathless. Not sure whether I should rest or just go for it slowly any...

New trainers after gait analysis all ready to go w4 r1 but got chest infection f...

Healthyfirst

•6 years ago

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Week Six

Hi I about to start week six really enjoying the challenge,.At 53 this year not been very active for a few years I lost my sight 10 years ago. So I started...

Hi I about to start week six really enjoying the challenge,.At 53 this year not...

T201953

•6 years ago

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Moving onto week 3

Ok ive done week one then i did week 2 twice as i keep getting stitch..I am going to go onto week 3 tomorrow but I'm dreding it as I don't what to have to stop...

Ok ive done week one then i did week 2 twice as i keep getting stitch..I am goin...

Claresair

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5k then 10k then half marathon

It's been an age since I posted but I still come on here for motivation and inspiration. You guys have never been far from my thoughts. As I have been where...

It's been an age since I posted but I still come on here for motivation and insp...

bertiesugar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

I am a Red Runner!!

Run 1 week 3 this is pleasing me !

First missed run

Advancing to a chronic stage?

Still going 🏃‍♀️

Correction the pain is right at the top of my shin

W4R1

A slow careful 25 mins done

Just started week 4 and have sore Achilles tendon.

Calories?

Week8 run3 completed 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Week 9 Run 3 🥳🍾

Heart rate 199 BPM

W6R3 yay

Graduation

Not wanting to run..

Week 7

Starting out (need advice)

Running in Berlin

Shoes- help/advice needed please!

Week 6 - Injury, nooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Week9 run 3

25 MINUTES?!

Wahooo now a graduate! 😁😁 I feel AWESOME!!

Glorious day

Thanks everyone

New trainers

Week Six

Moving onto week 3

Couch to 5k then 10k then half marathon

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