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Weather!

Hi there, How do others deal with the awful weather atm? I often want to go out and do a run, but by the time I have time to do it the rain is pelting down...

Hi there, How do others deal with the awful weather atm? I often want to go out...

Sallilas

•5 years ago

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Newby

Just completed my very first run/workout and although o feel good now let's see what later brings. Looking forward to the rest of the training

Just completed my very first run/workout and although o feel good now let's see ...

Dan41

•5 years ago

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First run

Did it! 💪🏻

Mrs_W76

•5 years ago

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W5r3

Just completed w5r3....20 minutes non stop running.....just love this app ......could never of imagined doing this 5 weeks ago. Key for me is just getting out...

Just completed w5r3....20 minutes non stop running.....just love this app .........

Candy46

•5 years ago

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First 20 Minute Run

So on week 5 Run 3 there is quite a hike up from the previous 5 and 8 min runs to 20 minutes. However apart from the 5 mins walk either side of it that's it....

So on week 5 Run 3 there is quite a hike up from the previous 5 and 8 min runs t...

bingbongsong

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Aftershokz Trekz Air or Aeroplex?

As I'm going to be heading over to the US next Saturday I was considering buying a pair of Aftershokz from the duty free shops in the airport. I've tried them...

As I'm going to be heading over to the US next Saturday I was considering buying...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

W3.1

3.1 was actually easier than 1.1! However Hove seafront was wet and wild today! Cold wet hands though, still, roll on Sunday!

3.1 was actually easier than 1.1! However Hove seafront was wet and wild today! ...

Enxo

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R3......a longer post than usual

Hi everybody, I wasn’t really feeling it today, and contemplated putting it off until tomorrow. But I knew I’d regret it, so flicked the positivity switch and...

Hi everybody, I wasn’t really feeling it today, and contemplated putting it off ...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 - semi-accidentally

After an interrupted week with dr visits and work pressures I was really looking forward to week 5 run 2. However my $&@ watch and $&@ phone wouldn’t cooperate...

After an interrupted week with dr visits and work pressures I was really looking...

Sook2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run & dance

Had to post this. Just done week 6 / 2. Put my music on Status Quo. Danced most of the run on the treaadmill. It was great for running/dancing. In fact l kept...

Had to post this. Just done week 6 / 2. Put my music on Status Quo. Danced most ...

kend6847

•5 years ago

3 Replies

30 minutes is 30 minutes

This week has been my long awaited week off work, I worked late last Friday slept in and came home Saturday morning feeling exhausted so we lazed away the day,...

This week has been my long awaited week off work, I worked late last Friday slep...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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2nd run week 1

Well run 2 is completed. Just as hard as run no 1. I think I'm going to repeat week 1 again next week. The idea of running for 2 minutes seems a step yo...

Well run 2 is completed. Just as hard as run no 1. I think I'm going to repeat...

Ryn2103

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Twinkle, twinkle, you're a star, remember what an inspiration you are....

Happy Friday everyone!!! The weekend is here again, my how the weeks are flying by?!! I just wanted to give you all this message this morning because...

Happy Friday everyone!!! The weekend is here again, my how the weeks are flying ...

Mummycav

Administrator•5 years ago

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Week 2 Complete - roll on Week 3

Well that's run 3 of Week 2 complete, feeling a little tired, but pleased to have managed to stick to the plan so far. Also hit my 2 stone weight loss target...

Well that's run 3 of Week 2 complete, feeling a little tired, but pleased to hav...

DavidClarke

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Can you loose 3 stone very slowly and be left with a toned body?

I'm just noticing that my love handles are getting smaller. Is it inevitable that I'll end up with saggy skin?

I'm just noticing that my love handles are getting smaller. Is it inevitable tha...

Portlandprincess

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Done it!

Done it! Can now run for 30 minutes. Now ....can I continue. ...???

cornishgirl29

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Week 8 run 3

I have just completed run 3 week 8 and went on a different route to explore future runs of longer length. The canal was very peaceful v the main road. I have...

I have just completed run 3 week 8 and went on a different route to explore futu...

Over62

•5 years ago

3 Replies

W5R2

So chuffed. Just managed W5R2. As I was running I was thinking back to 5 weeks ago and how hard I found weeks 1&2. I’m not saying this wasn’t a challenge but I...

So chuffed. Just managed W5R2. As I was running I was thinking back to 5 weeks a...

JasperT

•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 ✅

I just ran 28 mins for the first time. Yet again, I’m shocked that I can do this. I’m not fast but kept going to the end 👍🏻 Pace can come later. Chuffed to...

I just ran 28 mins for the first time. Yet again, I’m shocked that I can do this...

mrsfaize

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

C25k Stepping stones run 2

Brazen. I had a lie in this morning and ran an hour later at 630am. I’m working from home and going to a yin yoga class towards the end of the day. It was...

Brazen. I had a lie in this morning and ran an hour later at 630am. I’m working...

runningyogini

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

W9 starting but still so slowwwww

Finally at the doorstep of week 9 but still daunting, especially because I’m no way near 5K. Possibly 2,5/3 K 😟. How did you approach your runs after week9 ?...

Finally at the doorstep of week 9 but still daunting, especially because I’m no ...

5K68

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

I’ve done it!

Yay, i have finally completed my couch to 5k today. There were ups and downs but i kept going and am so please with myself. For everyone doing this, its a...

Yay, i have finally completed my couch to 5k today. There were ups and downs but...

Kitchenwonder

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Gremlins got me again..W8R2

Ah, head gremlins got me again and I stopped, but only at 18 mins and 23 minutes so I ran further than before. Disappointed as of course have run for 25 mins...

Ah, head gremlins got me again and I stopped, but only at 18 mins and 23 minute...

ClarMars

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Let’s have a catch up!

Hi! I haven’t posted on here for a month now😧 So I’m still keeping up with the running! I wouldn’t necessarily say I’m in a routine as such, but I try and...

Hi! I haven’t posted on here for a month now😧 So I’m still keeping up with the...

RunningStN

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Disappointingly C25K Start Delay

My C25K start is delayed due to my knee problems and I am going to have to miss the ParkRun tomorrow too but I need to be sensible and rest. Currently I am...

My C25K start is delayed due to my knee problems and I am going to have to miss ...

LiziJ

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Wk5 R3 bring that bish on!!

Completed run 2 yesterday and I think I experienced a slight runner's high! Was so proud of myself completing the 8 min runs, love this programme!

Completed run 2 yesterday and I think I experienced a slight runner's high! Was ...

Love_to_lift

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Learning to cope with failure

I am so glad I did W3, R1 today! For several reasons I couldn’t do it yesterday morning as I had planned, and neither this morning. So I was starting to fear...

I am so glad I did W3, R1 today! For several reasons I couldn’t do it yesterday ...

RunawayBetty

Graduate•5 years ago

48 Replies

Shin Splints saw a recent post

Just seen a post on Facebook with a load of suggested exercises to help with shin splints. I don’t suffer from them but saw numerous recent posts about them....

Just seen a post on Facebook with a load of suggested exercises to help with shi...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

I’ve done it!

I’ve only gone and done it! Slow going but i’ve Finished C25k and managed just over 5k of none stop running! I’m planning my first Parkrun this Saturday too....

I’ve only gone and done it! Slow going but i’ve Finished C25k and managed just o...

MelGC25k

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Week 5 Run 3

That was a tough run but I did it!!!! If I can do it anyone can!!!

Aruba2020

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

Weather!

Newby

First run

W5r3

First 20 Minute Run

Aftershokz Trekz Air or Aeroplex?

W3.1

W3R3......a longer post than usual

W5R3 - semi-accidentally

Run & dance

30 minutes is 30 minutes

2nd run week 1

Twinkle, twinkle, you're a star, remember what an inspiration you are....

Week 2 Complete - roll on Week 3

Can you loose 3 stone very slowly and be left with a toned body?

Done it!

Week 8 run 3

W5R2

Week 8 Run 1 ✅

C25k Stepping stones run 2

W9 starting but still so slowwwww

I’ve done it!

Gremlins got me again..W8R2

Let’s have a catch up!

Disappointingly C25K Start Delay

Wk5 R3 bring that bish on!!

Learning to cope with failure

Shin Splints saw a recent post

I’ve done it!

Week 5 Run 3

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