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We all can run marathons! Right?

Most people can train to run for 30 minutes, many can do 5K, lots can actually run (not just walk, run) 10k or 15k and there are those who can run, or run/walk...

Most people can train to run for 30 minutes, many can do 5K, lots can actually r...

mrrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1

Just started week one, first run was very hard who would have thought 60 seconds was so long lol Run 2, esther than running in the grass I ran on the pavement...

Just started week one, first run was very hard who would have thought 60 seconds...

Laura242

•5 years ago

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Treadmill Transition Run no. 1

As per my clothes porn post yesterday, I went out with Mrs LeeU while she did a week 3 run. We selected a local park to run in and headed down there, the grass...

As per my clothes porn post yesterday, I went out with Mrs LeeU while she did a ...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting back into running

I've completed c25k before and done well but haven't run in 18 months. I was a size 14 when I started running 3 years ago. I joined a running club and did so...

I've completed c25k before and done well but haven't run in 18 months. I was a ...

Lovemysofa

•5 years ago

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I’m totes highly visible....

First ParkRun volunteering, wish me luck!!!

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Get back into running and loosing weight

My weight loss journey has had many bumps in the road. Back in 2012 I reached a dress size 24 and i started getting heart palpitations. This caused me to make...

My weight loss journey has had many bumps in the road. Back in 2012 I reached a...

MacAl91

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run for the fun

Hi everyone, another week of running completed. Today’s run including my warm up walk and cool down walk was 4.01 miles and completed in 11’50 per mile. My...

Hi everyone, another week of running completed. Today’s run including my warm u...

calcon

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 run 1 not good for me.

I did the 25 mins for w6r3 on Tuesday and though it was hard work I managed to cover just over 3k. Last night's w7r1, also 25mins was truly awful. I was...

I did the 25 mins for w6r3 on Tuesday and though it was hard work I managed to c...

Zigas

•5 years ago

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Park Run

Waiting to do park run. My first since graduation. I have done them throughout but walked when the podcast runs out. Today I will mainly slow run it all!

Waiting to do park run. My first since graduation. I have done them throughout b...

Doddery123

Graduate•5 years ago

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Post Grad Consolidation Run 1

Well who would have thought that after completing the program on Thursday i would be up and raring to run again this morning.... So did a different route with...

Well who would have thought that after completing the program on Thursday i woul...

Pdb48

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation Runs complete

I have finished my 6 consolidation runs and have now decided I would like to up my speed a little . My plan is not to run every other day but to run Tuesday,...

I have finished my 6 consolidation runs and have now decided I would like to up ...

Twinkle9

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7 Done ✅

Back from w7 r3 which I actually quite enjoyed 😀 Wondering whether I have done some damage to my dodgy right knee though 😬 It’s feeling tender and a bit...

Back from w7 r3 which I actually quite enjoyed 😀 Wondering whether I have done ...

MummyTum

Graduate•5 years ago

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My motivation to run

I commented on a post on here recently about my motivation for running 🏃🏽‍♀️ and wanted to write something as a ‘memo’ for me. It might feel familiar to some...

I commented on a post on here recently about my motivation for running 🏃🏽‍♀️ a...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3

Today's run confirmed what I have always thought, I prefer to run early in the morning. Particularly on a beautiful sunny autumnal morning as this. I certainly...

Today's run confirmed what I have always thought, I prefer to run early in the m...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Thank you

All your comments are so encouraging. I actually think I can do this!! Can anyone tell me why it is not good to run 2 consecutive days please?

All your comments are so encouraging. I actually think I can do this!! Can anyon...

Noodles91

•5 years ago

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Compression socks help please..

My Gp has recommended i wear compression socks. To combat lower leg pain. Gp says small veins in my legs are whats causing my pains... Recommendations for...

My Gp has recommended i wear compression socks. To combat lower leg pain. Gp sa...

Lucyintheskywith

Graduate•5 years ago

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How long will it be till I look like the old me? #weightloss

I've started this as part of a weight loss journey, in the last 8 months I've put on a stone, I really want this to help me shift that weight, anyone had any...

I've started this as part of a weight loss journey, in the last 8 months I've pu...

Fish22

•5 years ago

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W4R1!!!

Woo hoo. The monsters and I just completed W4R1. We were going to repeat week 3 but I convinced them to give it a try. They did fantastic and apparently love...

Woo hoo. The monsters and I just completed W4R1. We were going to repeat week 3 ...

ToucheTurtle

•5 years ago

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W1D3 complete

The weather is gorgeous and I'm walking an extremely long route home just to enjoy being one of the few people out this early on a Saturday morning. It's...

The weather is gorgeous and I'm walking an extremely long route home just to enj...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Park Run after month off 😧

I’ve not run for a month due to pesky leg pain 😡 but am going to try parkrun tomorrow. Did 3.5k last night and felt tight so keep your fingers crossed for me!...

I’ve not run for a month due to pesky leg pain 😡 but am going to try parkrun to...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

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If I can you can 😊

I made a passing comment to the family that “I might start running”. That was eight weeks ago. I had to repeat Week 3 due to knee problems but since then I...

I made a passing comment to the family that “I might start running”. That was ei...

GHu57

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 done

Wasn't able to run all week due to a bad chesty cough but went out for run 2 tonight as feeling better. Felt easier tonight compared to run 1. Slowed it down...

Wasn't able to run all week due to a bad chesty cough but went out for run 2 ton...

Supermeisty

•5 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Hi week 1 run 2 done and only one fall last night as I was running in the dark and moving over to the grass verge to let a lady pass I went head first. My only...

Hi week 1 run 2 done and only one fall last night as I was running in the dark a...

Psmet

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Feeling accomplished

Week 1 completed and feel so good for it 😁

tj1610

•5 years ago

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On holiday

Currently away in Vilamoura Portugal but still continuing with C25K, enjoying it but bloody warm today..plenty of water tho 🏃‍♀️

Currently away in Vilamoura Portugal but still continuing with C25K, enjoying it...

Sallieg66

•5 years ago

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Sore foot!!

1st run went surprisingly well the day before yesterday, had my rest day today but did go for a nice walk. My foot has been sore since my run I have had...

1st run went surprisingly well the day before yesterday, had my rest day today b...

Puglover87

•5 years ago

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Flat Fen Land

OK~ I admit I'm blessed that I live in the countryside BUT goodness the fens are FLAT, I get excited at the sight of a humpback bridge ...

OK~ I admit I'm blessed that I live in the countryside BUT goodness the fens are...

Hidden

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Clothes Porn

Living close to Sports Direct's head office has its advantages. I'm going out with Mrs LeeU tomorrow morning as she's doing her last week 3 run, so I'm...

Living close to Sports Direct's head office has its advantages. I'm going out wi...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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New running shoes!

So I got a very snazzy pair of running shoes yesterday in Run4It. I had the gait analysis done (I’m officially an overpronator) and tried on a few different...

So I got a very snazzy pair of running shoes yesterday in Run4It. I had the gait...

Kat_runs4490

Graduate•5 years ago

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WK4R1

Had to bring this forward as there is little chance I would get it done tomorrow morning. First two runs hardest so far. Then back in the happy place and...

Had to bring this forward as there is little chance I would get it done tomorrow...

Brooko

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2019

We all can run marathons! Right?

Week 1

Treadmill Transition Run no. 1

Getting back into running

I’m totes highly visible....

Get back into running and loosing weight

Run for the fun

Week 7 run 1 not good for me.

Park Run

Post Grad Consolidation Run 1

Consolidation Runs complete

W7 Done ✅

My motivation to run

Week 7 Run 3

Thank you

Compression socks help please..

How long will it be till I look like the old me? #weightloss

W4R1!!!

W1D3 complete

Park Run after month off 😧

If I can you can 😊

Week 1 run 2 done

Week 1 run 2

Feeling accomplished

On holiday

Sore foot!!

Flat Fen Land

Clothes Porn

New running shoes!

WK4R1

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