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W6 R1 Done - but a difficult one!

Just completed W6 R1 and it was hard! Not sure why but I’ve heard a lot of people felt the same about this run. Just felt like my breathing didn’t regulate as...

Just completed W6 R1 and it was hard! Not sure why but I’ve heard a lot of peopl...

bexcrowe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk5R3 done!

So I was due to run yesterday morning and it was pouring down. My son and I made a pact the night before that we would do it anyway. He needed pushing to get...

So I was due to run yesterday morning and it was pouring down. My son and I made...

JaniceG68

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Week 1 completed

I’ve just completed week 1 and I’m feeling pretty happy with myself. I went into run 1 feeling very apprehensive and overwhelmed. Thankfully I was staying at...

I’ve just completed week 1 and I’m feeling pretty happy with myself. I went int...

Dani1201

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk6r2 running in the rain 🏃‍♀️🌧️

Looking out the window at all the rain at 6 this morning didn't fill me with joy I must admit, phone in a plastic sandwich bag I set off in the rain for my r2...

Looking out the window at all the rain at 6 this morning didn't fill me with joy...

Hidden

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Still going W7R1 - finally broke the 4K mark!

Hi all. Haven’t been on here for several days. Just crazy busy at work. But managed a 25min run this morning. I had taken an extra days rest as just could not...

Hi all. Haven’t been on here for several days. Just crazy busy at work. But mana...

Fabat50

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation Day 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Well I did it. Apart from the very first run back in March this was probably the hardest, but I wasn’t going to give up after coming this far. Just kept...

Well I did it. Apart from the very first run back in March this was probably the...

Sasquatch19

Graduate•5 years ago

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Chewing gum for dry mouth?

One of the things I hate experiencing during a run is a dry mouth. I try to remember to chew gum as drinking water seems to make it worse. Anyone else got...

One of the things I hate experiencing during a run is a dry mouth. I try to rem...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Still Here - back to intervals

Still alive, still walking around, more than halfway to my 500k goal for the year and i’m 3stone lighter for it. However, even though i’ve been walking a lot,...

Still alive, still walking around, more than halfway to my 500k goal for the yea...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•5 years ago

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Where’s the best place for running shoes? I think mine have nearby had it!

My running shoes are about to give up the ghost and I wondered if any e could recommend a place website where I could get a decent pair without breaking the...

My running shoes are about to give up the ghost and I wondered if any e could re...

Operabird

•5 years ago

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First time runner couch to 5k

So I’ve been following the couch to 5k programme and I can’t believe I’m still doing it! Week 8 now and looking back I could never have seen myself doing it....

So I’ve been following the couch to 5k programme and I can’t believe I’m still d...

Operabird

•5 years ago

1 Reply

C25k Hi Vis Vest

Hi everyone, I'm into week 6 now and have found this forum so helpful and inspiring. It really does feel like I'm in a massive running club. Was thinking of...

Hi everyone, I'm into week 6 now and have found this forum so helpful and inspi...

sycamoremel

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Smashed it!

Just done w5r2 I have now got passed where I got up to last time I did the app and have run for 8 minutes!! Really enjoyed it and so pleased 😄 looking forward...

Just done w5r2 I have now got passed where I got up to last time I did the app a...

RI78

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cracked it

So after false starts this morning I left determined to get through week 8 run 1. Did the same route round what I call the Duck pond of dreams and all was...

So after false starts this morning I left determined to get through week 8 run 1...

Mullinz

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Return to C25K: a year on

Hey all! I graduated C25K in August last year, after starting it in May (almost a year to the date). I’ve had a little break from running to focus more on my...

Hey all! I graduated C25K in August last year, after starting it in May (almost ...

nickye89

Graduate•5 years ago

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Mexican Heat, not the Jalapeno sort

Here on holiday for a couple of weeks. I graduated a week ago so put the shoes in just in case. So with the Jet lag, 5k just after dawn seemed ideal. With...

Here on holiday for a couple of weeks. I graduated a week ago so put the shoes i...

The-Mole

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ok here we go

Starting tomorrow. Tried to start at the beginning of the year but had really bad health problems and was unable to but this is it tomorrow is a new start, I...

Starting tomorrow. Tried to start at the beginning of the year but had really ba...

Mustbemad1

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Running in the Rain... Yay or Nay?

If it’s raining my default position is to take a rain check on running. What about you?

If it’s raining my default position is to take a rain check on running. What abo...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Speed or lack of it!!

Week 6 all complete but I am a little worried that I can walk faster than run, but I still just keep moving!!!!

Week 6 all complete but I am a little worried that I can walk faster than run, b...

Lizcat2019

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

Getting quicker!

One day I’ll get it under 30 mins!!

Neilix1971

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Wk3 Run1

Well the rain nearly stopped me going out tonight but with Race for Life in a week I need to keep motivated - who knew I would actually want to go for a run!...

Well the rain nearly stopped me going out tonight but with Race for Life in a we...

CPsparky

•5 years ago

6 Replies

W3r1

Well, I’m not sure about this running malarkey. I was jogging so slowly, I was almost going backwards. I thought I was going to die! Three minutes is just...

Well, I’m not sure about this running malarkey. I was jogging so slowly, I was a...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

54 Replies

Bizarre W7R2 - etiquette on meeting a drunk person?

Soooo... I challenge myself to get the trainers on and run in the pouring rain. S’all good! I’m almost half way through when I see a man weaving on the path...

Soooo... I challenge myself to get the trainers on and run in the pouring rain. ...

WarGamesWiddow

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Couch to 5k

I began running on 8th April and yesterday ran for 30mins. It was so tough but running with some incredible ladies I did it. I still can’t quite believe it...

I began running on 8th April and yesterday ran for 30mins. It was so tough but ...

AB61-

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Convert

And I have a convert! I’ve enjoyed this so much I might be accused of being a bit of a C25K bore but I’ve managed to encourage a friend at work to start this!...

And I have a convert! I’ve enjoyed this so much I might be accused of being a b...

Stottygirl

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Wish I could capture this feeling...

...and bring it out when I need motivation! I’ve just done W5R2 and unbelievably it didn’t feel hard or impossible to do the longer runs. Could it be that...

...and bring it out when I need motivation! I’ve just done W5R2 and unbelievably...

MarybellM

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Week 6 asthma attack just after I’d entered London Marathon ballot!

I’ve been flying through the runs and loving it when suddenly W6r3 and even by the end of my warm up I was wheezing!! I always dose up on my fostair before I...

I’ve been flying through the runs and loving it when suddenly W6r3 and even by t...

45Fitness

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’m not getting very far !

I’m still on w2 r4! I am having to do this run over again tomorrow 😥 finding it a lot harder then most people who post on here ... everyone seems to move on...

I’m still on w2 r4! I am having to do this run over again tomorrow 😥 finding it...

Galladaydream

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Thank you Laura

Loved my run this morning. First time just to music without Laura. Ran for 35 minutes; out for 45 in total and covered 5.6k. As I said, loved it 😀

Loved my run this morning. First time just to music without Laura. Ran for 35 ...

Stottygirl

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Another consolidation run in the bag!!

It has been chucking it down all day so didn’t even get a walk at lunch. Was so pleased when I got home and it had cleared up. I am determined to get under 30...

It has been chucking it down all day so didn’t even get a walk at lunch. Was so ...

stupendous82

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Running in the rain ☔️

Wow I must be well into this running malarkey not even the rain put me off starting week 6 this evening. Greasy pavements did make me go a bit slower but hey!...

Wow I must be well into this running malarkey not even the rain put me off start...

Rachelcanrun

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2019

W6 R1 Done - but a difficult one!

Wk5R3 done!

Week 1 completed

Wk6r2 running in the rain 🏃‍♀️🌧️

Still going W7R1 - finally broke the 4K mark!

Graduation Day 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Chewing gum for dry mouth?

Still Here - back to intervals

Where’s the best place for running shoes? I think mine have nearby had it!

First time runner couch to 5k

C25k Hi Vis Vest

Smashed it!

Cracked it

Return to C25K: a year on

Mexican Heat, not the Jalapeno sort

Ok here we go

Running in the Rain... Yay or Nay?

Speed or lack of it!!

Getting quicker!

Wk3 Run1

W3r1

Bizarre W7R2 - etiquette on meeting a drunk person?

Couch to 5k

Convert

Wish I could capture this feeling...

Week 6 asthma attack just after I’d entered London Marathon ballot!

I’m not getting very far !

Thank you Laura

Another consolidation run in the bag!!

Running in the rain ☔️

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