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Fitness after two week break

So after a return to the gym yesterday, following a two week break due to having been away for a few days then doing something to my back, I was pleasantly...

So after a return to the gym yesterday, following a two week break due to having...

Dadthefish

Graduate•4 years ago

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I've arrived

Enough procrastinating ive done my run no.1. Im overweight n unfit but now that's gonna change. Be safe and run on.

Enough procrastinating ive done my run no.1. Im overweight n unfit but now that'...

Dronemuppet88

•4 years ago

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Too cold this morning

Well I got up and looked out this morning but it was too icy to run I thought so I played table tennis for 2 hours and then went for a run about 2 pm. It was...

Well I got up and looked out this morning but it was too icy to run I thought so...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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I'M A RUNNERRRRR....

So, apparently I am now a runner! 25 minutes running non stop makes me one - it also makes me wonder how on earth I did it and how on earth I'm going to run...

So, apparently I am now a runner! 25 minutes running non stop makes me one - it ...

59er

Graduate•4 years ago

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Lets do this!

Week 5 run 3 here I come. Pray for me ha ha :)

rosemel64

•4 years ago

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Just Graduated!!!

I can’t believe I’m even writing this. 10 years ago I had a horrible accident, I was hit by a car while riding my bicycle. I smashed my leg, had brain damage,...

I can’t believe I’m even writing this. 10 years ago I had a horrible accident, I...

Tetti_84

•4 years ago

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W9R1 😊

Can't believe I'm finally to week 9. Just tried an afternoon run to see if I avoid shocking my lungs! Pleased to report it was ok I'm a bit disoriented as...

Can't believe I'm finally to week 9. Just tried an afternoon run to see if I avo...

Allymally1

•4 years ago

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And I’m Feeling good ...

Hi all, yep I know it’s from a song -is it the title of the song ??. So week 7 run 1 done and as above I’m feeling good. It was frosty 🥶 this morning, so I...

Hi all, yep I know it’s from a song -is it the title of the song ??. So week 7...

Jacca

Graduate•4 years ago

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Which watch to buy...recommendations please??

Hi all, new on here & my first post. I’m doing my wk 5 run 3 tonight & cant wait. Taken the plunge & going on my first 5K park run this Saturday with a...

Hi all, new on here & my first post. I’m doing my wk 5 run 3 tonight & cant wait...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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I may be looking at an upgrade for my Garmin 735

Long story short, I found when I was in Orlando that I can get a very good discount off of Garmin products, so I had a look. As you can see from the picture...

Long story short, I found when I was in Orlando that I can get a very good disco...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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Flippin’ ‘eck it’s cold

Brrrrr 🥶 Been a while since I posted on here. I’ve just completed W8R2 this morning 🙌 Really enjoying this running malarkey. It’s taught me how to run and...

Brrrrr 🥶 Been a while since I posted on here. I’ve just completed W8R2 this mor...

beth_f

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 - Tahdah!!!!

Completed my graduation run on the treadmill here in Durham today, the combination of frost and unknown routes made me take the easy option. This is the...

Completed my graduation run on the treadmill here in Durham today, the combinati...

Sook2

Graduate•4 years ago

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6.3...

6.3 done and dusted...sorry I had to break a rest day rule to bring myself back on schedule. Still smashing it though, blowing hard through my balaclava! Look...

6.3 done and dusted...sorry I had to break a rest day rule to bring myself back ...

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Start afresh or not?

I was doing so well with c25k. I got to W8R2 but then developed an acute chest infection followed by my back going on me. After a few weeks i just couldn’t get...

I was doing so well with c25k. I got to W8R2 but then developed an acute chest i...

Di72

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Hard to breathe

Just completed 4.5k run today in -2 degrees. Found it hard to get breathing steady. Tried to put buff over nose and mouth but this brought another problem. As...

Just completed 4.5k run today in -2 degrees. Found it hard to get breathing stea...

Womangolfer

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 2.

I never thought I’d get to the point where I actually enjoyed running. But I loved every bit of this run.

I never thought I’d get to the point where I actually enjoyed running. But I lo...

Boorun

•4 years ago

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Week7 run 1

Whoop 🙌

Narutorun

•4 years ago

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TO RUN OR NOT TO RUN IN THE RAIN?

I want and need go go running today in week 5 but IT IS RAINING NON STOP. 🤣🤣 What should I do? Advice please !!

I want and need go go running today in week 5 but IT IS RAINING NON STOP. 🤣🤣 W...

Verovero

Graduate•4 years ago

23 Replies

Wintry Scene

Week 6 and not able to get out as much recently because of bad weather This morning braved the frost and avoided frozen puddles with Sanjey in my ear. He went...

Week 6 and not able to get out as much recently because of bad weather This morn...

Northpenninesjogger

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Couch to HM (long post)

Normally I'd put this type of post in one of the other forums, but I thought maybe my story might provide a bit of inspiration to those who are still working...

Normally I'd put this type of post in one of the other forums, but I thought may...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•4 years ago

29 Replies

Cold, clear and a new PB

Well the temperature has dropped fast 🥶 8C feels like 4C... anyway beautiful sunshine, no wind and knocked 15 seconds off my previous PB - glorious view at...

Well the temperature has dropped fast 🥶 8C feels like 4C... anyway beautiful su...

DiverIzzie

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k completed but feel sick, help needed please

I completed the course but couldn't do 5k in 30 minutes. So I continued until I finally made 5k in 40 minutes 🥳 I have done 4 runs now at this length and...

I completed the course but couldn't do 5k in 30 minutes. So I continued until I ...

LozHarr

•4 years ago

18 Replies

W8r3

About to go and do this run , please God, on the roads but am a bit apprehensive of icy morning s ! The rest of the runs (apart from my last one which was on...

About to go and do this run , please God, on the roads but am a bit apprehensive...

Drumandbass123

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Week 1 completed

Week 1 completed! I’ve managed the three outings, enjoyed them (much to my surprise) and it’s felt easier each time. I don’t feel ready to make it any harder...

Week 1 completed! I’ve managed the three outings, enjoyed them (much to my surpr...

WenduWu

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Kt12

Anyone doing this in my area?

Magentagizmocat

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Just starting

Any advice.

Magentagizmocat

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Can I ask?

How do you know how far you’ve actually run?

SuzieMac

•4 years ago

19 Replies

W8D1

I ran for just a tiny bit longer than 28 minutes because my "no, Jaz, you need to get your butt out of bed RIGHT NOW otherwise you will be late" alarm started...

I ran for just a tiny bit longer than 28 minutes because my "no, Jaz, you need t...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•4 years ago

18 Replies

Thank you!

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for their advice the other day. I ran again tonight and really concentrated on my breathing and making sure that I...

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for their advice the other day. I ran a...

SamanthaJB93

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Week six

Hi can't tell you how great it feels to have reached this far. Never been a runner never even wanted to try it. To say I'm surprised is understating it. Top...

Hi can't tell you how great it feels to have reached this far. Never been a runn...

Rocky703

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2019

Fitness after two week break

I've arrived

Too cold this morning

I'M A RUNNERRRRR....

Lets do this!

Just Graduated!!!

W9R1 😊

And I’m Feeling good ...

Which watch to buy...recommendations please??

I may be looking at an upgrade for my Garmin 735

Flippin’ ‘eck it’s cold

W9R3 - Tahdah!!!!

6.3...

Start afresh or not?

Hard to breathe

Week 7 run 2.

Week7 run 1

TO RUN OR NOT TO RUN IN THE RAIN?

Wintry Scene

Couch to HM (long post)

Cold, clear and a new PB

5k completed but feel sick, help needed please

W8r3

Week 1 completed

Kt12

Just starting

Can I ask?

W8D1

Thank you!

Week six

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