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Officially a runner 🏃🏻‍♀️

Woohoo!!! Go me.... W6R3 done and I’ve been told I AM A RUNNER 🎉 With 7 minutes left I felt like I was starting to get tired but once I’d run for 20 minutes I...

Woohoo!!! Go me.... W6R3 done and I’ve been told I AM A RUNNER 🎉 With 7 minutes...

CJMumma

Graduate•4 years ago

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My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk5 d3)

* "SPOILER ALERT" * 20 minutes!!!! I had a sneaky peak at today's run before starting it up, run for twenty minutes?!! Training last night wasn't too bad,...

* "SPOILER ALERT" * 20 minutes!!!! I had a sneaky peak at today's run before s...

Remikins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk7 R3 - tough one

Tough day at work followed by a tough run. At one point I nearly stopped. Not because my legs gave way, but it was so windy last night, out in the open. One...

Tough day at work followed by a tough run. At one point I nearly stopped. Not be...

RunningMigster

Graduate•4 years ago

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A new PB!

After starting running in April this year.... never thought I would have achieved what I have done! When I first finally completed 5k it took about 42 minutes....

After starting running in April this year.... never thought I would have achieve...

Alyss18

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R1

Suddenly I've completed W7 with just a few runs to complete C25K. I find that my strength is slowly increasing and I have less muscle ache in the intervening...

Suddenly I've completed W7 with just a few runs to complete C25K. I find that m...

NorwegianWood

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Completed - looking forward to week 9

Finished Week 8 Run 3 this morning and really just wanted to say to anyone just starting out keep going as it just seems to get easier and more enjoyable as...

Finished Week 8 Run 3 this morning and really just wanted to say to anyone just...

CBC25K

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2

So it’s all running from here on in. These last 2 runs were a little difficult mentally so looking forward to just trying to get through the longer runs now....

So it’s all running from here on in. These last 2 runs were a little difficult m...

MJP458

•4 years ago

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Interval running...??

Hi everyone I'm still on the ic....but I'm very nearly ready to lace up my shoes and run....criky I'm excited about that!?😁 Now then, since I haven't been...

Hi everyone I'm still on the ic....but I'm very nearly ready to lace up my shoe...

Cakerunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Proud ❤️

I’ve just been out with my daughter to run with her on her first C25k run. I’m so proud of her. She totally smashed it and never complained once. I’ve told her...

I’ve just been out with my daughter to run with her on her first C25k run. I’m s...

madmother

Graduate•4 years ago

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Start of Week 4

Thanks for all the positive words on my previous post. Started Week 4 today .. was a tough 1st run. I had to stop at the 1/2 way mark on my last 5 minute run...

Thanks for all the positive words on my previous post. Started Week 4 today .. w...

Akhtarmo

•4 years ago

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Runderwear bra

Hello, I'm not sure if this type of post is permitted - if it isn't, admins please feel free to remove. I bought a Runderwear original support running bra in...

Hello, I'm not sure if this type of post is permitted - if it isn't, admins plea...

Kalessin

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R3 The best yet

Managed to sneak out of work early , it's the weekend here, so we could do this run today as we are out later. Really enjoyed the run but we still need to slow...

Managed to sneak out of work early , it's the weekend here, so we could do this ...

SteveWebbo

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7 done

Pleased this seems to be getting easier. I thought I was slow, but was actually faster. I arrived home and still had 5 mins walk to do. Will have to plan...

Pleased this seems to be getting easier. I thought I was slow, but was actually...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5r3

:-) Now got stiff Achilles, need to start w6 by Monday so will have at least 3 days rest and see how it goes. Couch to a slow 20min run in <5 weeks.......this...

:-) Now got stiff Achilles, need to start w6 by Monday so will have at least 3 d...

cb1322

•4 years ago

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Missed runs

Anyone missed a couple of runs out? Week 6 run 3 and week 7 run 1? Both 25 mins. I had been running with my daughter but had an Injury so took a week off....

Anyone missed a couple of runs out? Week 6 run 3 and week 7 run 1? Both 25 mins...

Sham19

•4 years ago

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Overcoming fatigue

I am starting this journey for the 3rd time. This time its hard as my Dad is in a hospice for end of life care. I thought the runs might help me focus...

I am starting this journey for the 3rd time. This time its hard as my Dad is in ...

hys123

•4 years ago

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HELP

I am looking to do some kind of running but unsure what would be best for me as I have fibromyalgia spondylitis ibs depression and anxiety low vitamin d...

I am looking to do some kind of running but unsure what would be best for me as ...

Sweetie70

•4 years ago

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W6R1 delayed by a day due other stuff!

Cold start at 0730 but quiet. It was quite slippy in parts. Did know that this run was a mix of walk/run after last weeks 20 minute run so thought I’d take...

Cold start at 0730 but quiet. It was quite slippy in parts. Did know that this...

Nymahchai

Graduate•4 years ago

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First consolidation run

I ran for 28-31 minutes. Ish. I think. There was an issue with my alarm clock going off and my phone doing some weird things. I thought I could let the youtube...

I ran for 28-31 minutes. Ish. I think. There was an issue with my alarm clock go...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6r2 🏃‍♀️😀

Well today I ended up going for late run. Due to finishing work late and I was booked In for hot stones massage and facial.... Well not sure if it was the...

Well today I ended up going for late run. Due to finishing work late and I was ...

Kg68

Graduate•4 years ago

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Got out of the door tonight!!! W2R2!

After a few days rest and using excuses not to go out in the cold I finally got out of the door tonight and do you know what I enjoyed it! Apart from a few...

After a few days rest and using excuses not to go out in the cold I finally got ...

Pinky_1

•4 years ago

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W4R2. Feeling great

Run this morning went great, no issues at all and for anyone with knee worries I highly recommend a good brace. I even sprinted* a little bit at the end of the...

Run this morning went great, no issues at all and for anyone with knee worries I...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

18 Replies

Splurge on running accessories

I've just spent about £90 in the sales on kitting myself out for running in the cold and dark and I'm extremely excited for everything to arrive. I've ordered:...

I've just spent about £90 in the sales on kitting myself out for running in the ...

SquishyBean

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Dear Santa ...

Please may I have a Ronhill everyday jacket for Christmas. I have been exceptionally well behaved. 🏃‍♀️🎅 What's on everyone else's Christmas list?

Please may I have a Ronhill everyday jacket for Christmas. I have been exception...

Speedy60

Graduate•4 years ago

26 Replies

Week 6 Run 2

Well, that felt really harsh! Lol. I find it strange that I ran 20 mins last Sat and sailed through it and yet on Monday and today I have struggled. After the...

Well, that felt really harsh! Lol. I find it strange that I ran 20 mins last Sat...

SuzieMac

•4 years ago

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That’s Wk 8 done!

Can’t believe I am now running for 28 minutes non-stop! especially having had an injury in week 1 which set me back - wasn’t sure whether I would walk again...

Can’t believe I am now running for 28 minutes non-stop! especially having had a...

Griffy2

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Mouth dysplasia

Does anyone know about mild dysplasia of the mouth

Lunsk

•4 years ago

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What would you like for Christmas?

It’s that time of year when people are asking you this question and you’re hesitant to answer… The dilemma of what you think you might like but would they...

It’s that time of year when people are asking you this question and you’re hesit...

completerunner

•4 years ago

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Consolidation Club.

What a great initiative by IannodaTruffe. It’s great support for a novice runner just completing C25k programme and of interest to all really. It’s almost two...

What a great initiative by IannodaTruffe. It’s great support for a novice runner...

Tbae

•4 years ago

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Off the IC again!

Definitely been a long time since I posted on here! I graduated back in May and was doing Parkrun semi-regularly and running 4-5k 3x week, got to my goal...

Definitely been a long time since I posted on here! I graduated back in May and ...

annatonina

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2019

Officially a runner 🏃🏻‍♀️

My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk5 d3)

Wk7 R3 - tough one

A new PB!

W7R1

Week 8 Completed - looking forward to week 9

W6R2

Interval running...??

Proud ❤️

Start of Week 4

Runderwear bra

W4R3 The best yet

W7 done

W5r3

Missed runs

Overcoming fatigue

HELP

W6R1 delayed by a day due other stuff!

First consolidation run

W6r2 🏃‍♀️😀

Got out of the door tonight!!! W2R2!

W4R2. Feeling great

Splurge on running accessories

Dear Santa ...

Week 6 Run 2

That’s Wk 8 done!

Mouth dysplasia

What would you like for Christmas?

Consolidation Club.

Off the IC again!

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