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Running sunglasses

Can anyone recommend a good pair of sunglasses for running?

littlemac24

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back to back runs

Hi folks. Next week I might have to have 2 back to back runs. This will be week 8 so 28minutes runs. Has anyone done it and any tips on recovery? Might have...

Hi folks. Next week I might have to have 2 back to back runs. This will be week ...

Bobbypizza

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1

I'm considering an very early morning solo run this week.. W7R1 .. I'm nervous to say the least of being out so early on my own. Do u eat b4 u run or only...

I'm considering an very early morning solo run this week.. W7R1 .. I'm nervous t...

Lucyintheskywith

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 done 😊

I wasn't looking forward to W5R3 one bit. I read all the other posts of others in the same boat and took on board the advise given there, slow it down and pace...

I wasn't looking forward to W5R3 one bit. I read all the other posts of others i...

TotalGizmo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Threedom!

well that's the first run of wk three completed. the mix of different running times was a welcome change from the previous two weeks. Beginning to feel like a...

well that's the first run of wk three completed. the mix of different running ti...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W4R3 - nailed it!

Just wanted to let everyone know how much I am loving couch to 5K!! Can’t believe I’ll ever be able to run for 30 mins but I didn’t believe I could run for 60...

Just wanted to let everyone know how much I am loving couch to 5K!! Can’t believ...

meganbell90

•6 years ago

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I’ve made a start!

It’s taken me a few years to even open the Couch to 5k app, let alone get on a treadmill .... but today I completed session 2 of Week 3! I won’t say I’m...

It’s taken me a few years to even open the Couch to 5k app, let alone get on a t...

Redellie65

•6 years ago

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W3R1 Repeat

I finally got through W3R1 after many false starts and injuries. Feels like I have stopped and started forever but for once I felt really good about a run....

I finally got through W3R1 after many false starts and injuries. Feels like I h...

Izadi77

•6 years ago

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No pain.

Finally after weeks of being in pain with my knee, I managed to start again W1r1. Ran it ok on the treadmill. No pain. Hopefully I can get past w2r2 which is...

Finally after weeks of being in pain with my knee, I managed to start again W1r1...

Steveheidi

•6 years ago

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W1R1 - I'm back!!!

After a winter hiatus I'm back in the program - whoop whoop and a happy dance! SAD raised its ugly head again in October but by mid January I was feeling much...

After a winter hiatus I'm back in the program - whoop whoop and a happy dance! S...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9r3

1 day later than planned due to a knee niggle, but I have done it! Feels great, will go over to the graduation post now, but first, thank you all for your help...

1 day later than planned due to a knee niggle, but I have done it! Feels great, ...

KevinFG

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25k b450

Just completed w8 and I think I can now say I'm a runner. On course to do w9 b4 50 which is in two weeks. Not easy and trying to pick up pace. Don't want to...

Just completed w8 and I think I can now say I'm a runner. On course to do w9 b4 ...

PJRunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Can you rerun a run

Hey all I’m only on week 1, and completed run 2 today and wondered if I can repeat run 2. Basically I’m too impatient to keep waiting to run. Is it silly to...

Hey all I’m only on week 1, and completed run 2 today and wondered if I can rep...

MumToThreeBoys

•6 years ago

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W3R1

Finished W3R1 and feel great!!!

Gebbgebb

•6 years ago

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W1r1

I did it, well most of it. I choose to go through the woods with the dog with me I did the first 4 sets but then found it difficult for the rest mainly due to...

I did it, well most of it. I choose to go through the woods with the dog with m...

Lilliz

•6 years ago

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Does a windy day make a difference?

Have just finished W6R2 - 2 x 10 minute runs - and found the last minute of the 2nd 10 minute run quite challenging (when I've managed most other runs OK by...

Have just finished W6R2 - 2 x 10 minute runs - and found the last minute of the ...

Bardot16

•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Well. After a terrible week 6 run 3 run I was going to go back to week1 and start all over again. BUT no. The hubby told me not to. And hearing how well...

Well. After a terrible week 6 run 3 run I was going to go back to week1 and star...

FionaLamb

Graduate•6 years ago

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Seeking out my mojo

I'm not a natural runner, I like our local running group to chat and also explore the local area. But at the start of the Summer hols last year I stopped -...

I'm not a natural runner, I like our local running group to chat and also explor...

Monica1974

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Surprising achievement

Since graduating, I have been stuck doing my familiar 5.5k circuit, thinking about pushing up the distance, but fearing it. This weekend, my fried and someone...

Since graduating, I have been stuck doing my familiar 5.5k circuit, thinking abo...

adyimp

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 R1

That was tough but done. Thought I was slower pace but ran further, fit bit says 40 secs a km faster as average pace. Need to change route as last 3 mins...

That was tough but done. Thought I was slower pace but ran further, fit bit say...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W1R3

That run felt slower, but it actually wasn't. It was definitely much harder work than the last one. My muscles are starting to remember what it feels like to...

That run felt slower, but it actually wasn't. It was definitely much harder wor...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Day 1😬🏃🏻‍♀️

I’ve been given the ‘green light’ by my Chiropractor to start running. We thought the C25K was the best option. So taking her advice I’ve hired a treadmill,...

I’ve been given the ‘green light’ by my Chiropractor to start running. We though...

ljp67

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Oh myyyyy!!!!

Gait analysis done..... turns out I’ve got one wonky leg and one good one.

K8nno

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK1R1

Ffs im so unfit. Halfway point and im limping back to my car with calf cramp. I got to park nd did 5min brisk walk wrm up. 1st 60s run i mnage 45s before...

Ffs im so unfit. Halfway point and im limping back to my car with calf cramp. I ...

Part-time-punk

•6 years ago

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W1R1 second try!

Hi there, I finished W2 some weeks back, then stopped. Just completed W1R1 again, to Laura's soothing and empathetic voice, and am aiming to get to 5K this...

Hi there, I finished W2 some weeks back, then stopped. Just completed W1R1 agai...

Runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 Done!

There we go. Another milestone! Week 4 is now done. I risked going out today with only a single recovery day between runs because I was feeling good and was...

There we go. Another milestone! Week 4 is now done. I risked going out today w...

AlasdairW

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Graduation badge

I did it, today! How do I go about getting the all-important badge?

Momoruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Confused..

I have completed my 1st 30 minute run but the distance was less than when I have run for less time. It was 4.571k. and not 5k. Two more to go..hope I get to...

I have completed my 1st 30 minute run but the distance was less than when I have...

Rufus92

•6 years ago

4 Replies

New to chat

Just coming yo end of week 3 and feel really emotional after completing the 3 mintues runs. Enjoying the program so much. Good luck to everyone xxx

Just coming yo end of week 3 and feel really emotional after completing the 3 mi...

Jaylie

•6 years ago

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Graduation!

I have done it! So happy and proud of myself😀 Can’t get over my progress since 1st Jan - I really can be a runner, after a lifetime of believing otherwise....

I have done it! So happy and proud of myself😀 Can’t get over my progress since ...

Spikys_mum

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

Running sunglasses

Back to back runs

W7R1

W5R3 done 😊

Threedom!

W4R3 - nailed it!

I’ve made a start!

W3R1 Repeat

No pain.

W1R1 - I'm back!!!

W9r3

C25k b450

Can you rerun a run

W3R1

W1r1

Does a windy day make a difference?

Week 7 run 1

Seeking out my mojo

Surprising achievement

W4 R1

W1R3

Day 1😬🏃🏻‍♀️

Oh myyyyy!!!!

WK1R1

W1R1 second try!

W4 Done!

Graduation badge

Confused..

New to chat

Graduation!

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