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A wee bit further

I’ve been using C25K+ podcast and on my run this morning I finished the podcast too far from home to just walk the 5 mins so I ran on! Couldn’t believe I’d...

I’ve been using C25K+ podcast and on my run this morning I finished the podcast ...

poohbear2608

Graduate•5 years ago

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It’s here!!

Finally received my Miles for Mind medal, plus a little treat 😁

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Motivation!

Just completed my 2nd run of week one for couch to 5k. I’ve attempted this so many times and always give up! Does any one have any motivation tips? What seems...

Just completed my 2nd run of week one for couch to 5k. I’ve attempted this so ma...

Ronnierae

•5 years ago

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Giving me hope!.... weightloss via diet and running!

OK - I know this is not a 'weightloss' forum, but lots of you have been keenly logging their food while improving their running... Today, with NO CLOTHES, and...

OK - I know this is not a 'weightloss' forum, but lots of you have been keenly l...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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W8R3

Finished week 8 this morning. Felt a bit tired towards the end but managed 4.2k. One week to go and then might try a park run.

Finished week 8 this morning. Felt a bit tired towards the end but managed 4.2k....

RuntoFloyd

Graduate•5 years ago

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5.5k run for Bridge to 10k

I know this should be over on the other forum but wanted just to share that I had a run I enjoyed. I have often said that I don't enjoy running while I'm...

I know this should be over on the other forum but wanted just to share that I ha...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finished week1

Am I the only one who doesn’t seem to be getting any ‘better’ at running or am I not being patient enough? I really enjoy the first 2 runs or so and then I’m...

Am I the only one who doesn’t seem to be getting any ‘better’ at running or am I...

Roweyja03

•5 years ago

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W5R2 - Phew!

Well, that was a warm one! But I did it!! I was grinning like a Cheshire Cat at the end of the running parts; it just felt “right” this morning, like...

Well, that was a warm one! But I did it!! I was grinning like a Cheshire Cat at ...

Nicky_F

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W8r2

Well just been out for my run bright sunshine when I started came back in like a drowned rat but checked how far I’ve run an unbelievable 4K!!Omg can’t believe...

Well just been out for my run bright sunshine when I started came back in like a...

Bluetortoise

Graduate•5 years ago

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Woohoo Run3 wk9 done!

🎉Well chuffed to graduate today!🎉 Question for seasoned runners.... how do you prevent sweaty eyes? (Whilst wearing sunglasses) Love this supportive...

🎉Well chuffed to graduate today!🎉 Question for seasoned runners.... how do yo...

JPDuck

Graduate•5 years ago

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Speed of running, week 8

Hi guys! I've completed my W8R1 yesterday, ran 3.9 km in 28 min. I felt I was running quite fast yet was able to hold conversation, but it's still not enough...

Hi guys! I've completed my W8R1 yesterday, ran 3.9 km in 28 min. I felt I was ru...

GreenRoom

•5 years ago

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Can you do Zumba on a rest day?

I have generally tried to do a yoga or pilates session on at least one of my rest days. A friend mentioned trying Zumba tomorrow which sounded fun. However, I...

I have generally tried to do a yoga or pilates session on at least one of my res...

Thursdaynext

Graduate•5 years ago

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Me again

Sorry even more chuffed with my W2R1 my Fitbit even automatically recognised it as a run 😊, first time Its done that!

Sorry even more chuffed with my W2R1 my Fitbit even automatically recognised it ...

Allymally1

•5 years ago

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W5R2 complete

Eeeep i did it, ran for 8 mins twice. It was early 6:30am as i couldn't sleep, and i shook like a leaf afterwards, I'm guessing it was because i hadn't eaten,...

Eeeep i did it, ran for 8 mins twice. It was early 6:30am as i couldn't sleep, a...

Newpotato

•5 years ago

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W8R3 Done and dusted

I'm so very impressed by my progress. 3 28 minute runs completed. I have to say I don't love running YET ( I do hope that will come with time) - but I just...

I'm so very impressed by my progress. 3 28 minute runs completed. I have to say ...

AtlantaG

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st 5k in bulgaria

Done my 1st 5k in 28degress at sunny Beach today. Boy it was tough going. I've never sweated so much in my life. Even collided with a cyclist. 50/50 accident...

Done my 1st 5k in 28degress at sunny Beach today. Boy it was tough going. I've n...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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Strength training for newbie to running

hi everyone just looking for advice for strength training as I am new to running and don't want to pull muscles, What warm ups do you all do prior to going for...

hi everyone just looking for advice for strength training as I am new to running...

M1960

•5 years ago

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WK7 R2!!

Well that seemed harder than run1 on tuesday so I wonder if all the past runs are catching up with me . According to my stats on my Samsung health app I'm...

Well that seemed harder than run1 on tuesday so I wonder if all the past runs ar...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W2R1 ✅

Boy it’s warm out there! Got myself up and out before I could think too much, it was hard but did it. Found the penultimate run part hard as it was slight...

Boy it’s warm out there! Got myself up and out before I could think too much, it...

Allymally1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

2nd Week Done!

Had no expectations of being able to do this but 2nd week accomplished. Feeling proud at 70!

Had no expectations of being able to do this but 2nd week accomplished. Feeling ...

Dylia

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Strengthening Exercises

Hi everyone, can we use this thread to get advice and links for strengthening exercises. Strengthening exercises can enhance and improve our running and by...

Hi everyone, can we use this thread to get advice and links for strengthening ex...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

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Had a break but back on it tomorrow/Achilles tendonosis.

Had a break due to holiday (I did 2 runs, including my first 20 minute one) but stopped due to the heat in the early mornings increasing, and did lots of...

Had a break due to holiday (I did 2 runs, including my first 20 minute one) but ...

ValOrient

•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Nice cool morning but was shocked when Laura told me I was going to do two 5 minutes runs today !! My ankle tightened on the first but I pushed through and...

Nice cool morning but was shocked when Laura told me I was going to do two 5 min...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8r3 - that’s me only gone and done it

I’ve completed w8r3! Very slow - 3.8km - now To spend my next three runs trying to crack 5k before my graduation park run with the other local C25K-ers....

I’ve completed w8r3! Very slow - 3.8km - now To spend my next three runs trying ...

havetrainerswillrun

•5 years ago

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Feeling chuffed

Warning: bit of a waffle 😜 I wanted to share with you all how chuffed I’m feeling. I graduated C25K on Christmas Eve and have been running 3 times a week ever...

Warning: bit of a waffle 😜 I wanted to share with you all how chuffed I’m feeli...

Biddy62

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sorry if I become boring!

Week 1 Run 2 and I really am going to become boring as I maybe sending a post after every run! Well it wasn’t any easier tonight but I made it! I keep...

Week 1 Run 2 and I really am going to become boring as I maybe sending a post af...

PoppetPandy

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Compression socks

Hi Everyone Just wondering if anyone wears compression socks and their thoughts or advice on them. My legs get tired so I slow my pace. At night my legs get...

Hi Everyone Just wondering if anyone wears compression socks and their thought...

Scouser67

Graduate•5 years ago

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week 7, day 1

Today i ran by 20 min nonstop and it was so nice. I feared failure because I didn't think I could run the whole stretch without stopping. I did slo down a bit...

Today i ran by 20 min nonstop and it was so nice. I feared failure because I did...

Nshamith

•5 years ago

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Will it get easier ??🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Advice please

Second run of week 9 tonight, perfect temp for me plus a little drizzle, lovely. Beautiful sea view as always. Why oh why have I found this plus the last one...

Second run of week 9 tonight, perfect temp for me plus a little drizzle, lovely....

suebuzz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Genuinely cannot believe it!!!!

So after two really tough runs at the start of week 9, I thought I would change it up with an evening run today... In the middle of thunderstorms to finish...

So after two really tough runs at the start of week 9, I thought I would change ...

epic_fai

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

A wee bit further

It’s here!!

Motivation!

Giving me hope!.... weightloss via diet and running!

W8R3

5.5k run for Bridge to 10k

Finished week1

W5R2 - Phew!

W8r2

Woohoo Run3 wk9 done!

Speed of running, week 8

Can you do Zumba on a rest day?

Me again

W5R2 complete

W8R3 Done and dusted

1st 5k in bulgaria

Strength training for newbie to running

WK7 R2!!

W2R1 ✅

2nd Week Done!

Strengthening Exercises

Had a break but back on it tomorrow/Achilles tendonosis.

Week 4 Run 1

W8r3 - that’s me only gone and done it

Feeling chuffed

Sorry if I become boring!

Compression socks

week 7, day 1

Will it get easier ??🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Advice please

Genuinely cannot believe it!!!!

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