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Suggestions for keeping my ears from freezing?

Really felt the wind today on my ears. I could try run with a beanie, but it seems that it would get too hot. Wearing one of my daughter's fluffy ear-muffs...

Really felt the wind today on my ears. I could try run with a beanie, but it see...

MrWomble

Graduate•4 years ago

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Any good books on running that people have read?

I've just read, Haruki Murakami - What I Talk About When I Talk About Running and was hoping to get some more reading in!

I've just read, Haruki Murakami - What I Talk About When I Talk About Running an...

Danny67C

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 V2

That went well. Had a late night last night so today got off to a slow start. Came back from a walk, got changed and headed out to the park for my run. I felt...

That went well. Had a late night last night so today got off to a slow start. Ca...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W 1 R3 complete

I ran R3 of W1 today without to much problem it felt great at the end good sense of achievement looking forward now to starting W2 next week thanks for all the...

I ran R3 of W1 today without to much problem it felt great at the end good sense...

Oakbankcottage

•4 years ago

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Early birthday pressie...😱😱

Haven’t been able to get out since Tuesday (😤), hubby gave me these tonight!! This must make me a proper runner...

Haven’t been able to get out since Tuesday (😤), hubby gave me these tonight!! T...

Leosmit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Actually completed C25K!

OMG I have completed C25K, elated and proud doesn't come to close how I feel (never said that about myself before 😊). Yep I can run for 30 mins, 5k well give...

OMG I have completed C25K, elated and proud doesn't come to close how I feel (ne...

Fitatfifty50

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R3 done ...knees

I’ve been struggling with my knees over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been drinking lots of water and stretching to help. Today I took ibuprofen, wore knee...

I’ve been struggling with my knees over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been drin...

melissaclarke

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally going to make a start!

I’ve been talking about doing this for the last 3 weeks and have so far managed to find plenty of excuses not to. Tomorrow is D day though! Wish me luck!

I’ve been talking about doing this for the last 3 weeks and have so far managed ...

Splasher99

•4 years ago

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W2R3 completed - getting into this

W2R3 completed tonight (1.78 mile) around the streets near me. Felt alot better tonight than other nights to the point my Fitbit mentioned I was 15 mins in...

W2R3 completed tonight (1.78 mile) around the streets near me. Felt alot better ...

Ch0911

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run back

Hi... I havent posted in ages but I am back. I managed first run since November today. I really hurt my back at beg of November and with a mix of other things...

Hi... I havent posted in ages but I am back. I managed first run since November ...

LUHAN

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R3 done and dusted

I can't believe that I have successfully completed the first 2 weeks with no issues. During today's session I felt really good and wasn't getting as breathless...

I can't believe that I have successfully completed the first 2 weeks with no iss...

Aximiser

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W1R2 - out in the sunshine with the mini-womble

It was a glorious day today, the sun was shining and I was feeling enthusiastic to get out there ... until I stepped out the door. Damn but that wind was...

It was a glorious day today, the sun was shining and I was feeling enthusiastic ...

MrWomble

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

St Andrews

Where AlMorr was today, Passed Pittencrieff Park where I run a parkrun, but not today.

Where AlMorr was today, Passed Pittencrieff Park where I run a parkrun, but not ...

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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Completed W3R1 but definitely felt it this time

The first two weeks I was feeling good about the runs, not too tired, and not too out of breath. Today with the 3 min run I felt myself a lot more exhausted...

The first two weeks I was feeling good about the runs, not too tired, and not to...

Vgabb

Graduate•4 years ago

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Third time lucky....what to do on rest days?

Hello I'm turning 40 this year and determined to crack this running malarkey and get back into shape. I've tried and given up twice before using a different...

Hello I'm turning 40 this year and determined to crack this running malarkey and...

Hanfel

Graduate•4 years ago

19 Replies

Treadmill or road running?

Looking at various forums etc. There seems to be a difference in opinion to whether road or treadmill are best, I purchased a treadmill on Ebay, and think it...

Looking at various forums etc. There seems to be a difference in opinion to whet...

T2runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Recommended running related books - inspiring/funny/motivational?

Hi Can anyone recommended running related books - inspiring/funny/motivational? I read a few chapters of 'Born to Run' by Christopher McDougall but it's not...

Hi Can anyone recommended running related books - inspiring/funny/motivational?...

Ch0911

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just when I thought....

it couldn’t get any worse with the metatarsal injury I managed to trip over and then kick a step with my bad foot!’n 😫😖😫😖 ended up down at A&E as I...

it couldn’t get any worse with the metatarsal injury I managed to trip over and ...

SuzieMac

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Rest of the day after a run

I'm 5 weeks in now but everytime I run it writes the rest of the day off. I sit in my recliner and I cant move much. I've started timing my runs for much later...

I'm 5 weeks in now but everytime I run it writes the rest of the day off. I sit ...

Forest63

•4 years ago

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2nd run week 1!

Completed..knees a little sore though.

Circlethirty

•4 years ago

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W2R1

Week 2 run 1 done, I don't know if it was the sun and blue sky or not but that felt really good, even better than week 1, keeping it slow is definitely the...

Week 2 run 1 done, I don't know if it was the sun and blue sky or not but that f...

Hidden

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Day 1

So here I am.. First step to a healthier and fitter me. Started my healthy eating 2 weeks ago. Now for the active part.. I'm going to do this!

So here I am.. First step to a healthier and fitter me. Started my healthy eatin...

Ilai

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Week 3 run 1

It has taken me a few years of procrastinating and I finally decided to get on with it. The last few weeks hasn’t been easy but I just finished week 3 run 1!...

It has taken me a few years of procrastinating and I finally decided to get on w...

tarzan23

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

First run completed!

Hi, I'm no spring chicken at 48 and rather overweight but have just finished my first run after having the app on my phone for over 6 months! Found lots of...

Hi, I'm no spring chicken at 48 and rather overweight but have just finished my ...

Madloonmary

Graduate•4 years ago

20 Replies

Hello!

Hi! Newbie here, signed myself for a couple of charity runs to get motivated and move my lazy behind from the sofa. First walk/run scheduled for Tuesday, wish...

Hi! Newbie here, signed myself for a couple of charity runs to get motivated and...

GreenOnion

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Week 3 Run 2 "I shall get out of the house & run today!" 🤔🏃‍♀️😊👍

I have had a little bit of a setback in my exercise this week, with gym session getting cancelled, aquatherapy getting cancelled & going away for a spa treat,...

I have had a little bit of a setback in my exercise this week, with gym session ...

Reachtarget2020

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Getting my fitness back

End of week 2 and feeling great!!Today I had to run on a trendmill, and felt so different and awkward, I'm definitely a park run girl! Can't wait to start...

End of week 2 and feeling great!!Today I had to run on a trendmill, and felt so ...

Impossibleispossible

Graduate•4 years ago

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Park Run

Hi, I am currently on week 6 run 2. Today completed park run and it was great.

Assen

Graduate•4 years ago

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Boy!! It’s slippery out there today!!

I always try to get out the door with no time to give myself excuses but this morning I was a bit too eager. I leave my running stuff ready the night before so...

I always try to get out the door with no time to give myself excuses but this mo...

limberlou

Graduate•4 years ago

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A bit icy this morning :) W2R2

Well that was an interesting start to the run, more like ice skating than jogging! first 2 runs were not nice - legs felt like lead and it was not fun. by run...

Well that was an interesting start to the run, more like ice skating than joggin...

-slowjogger

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2020

Suggestions for keeping my ears from freezing?

Any good books on running that people have read?

Week 6 Run 2 V2

W 1 R3 complete

Early birthday pressie...😱😱

Actually completed C25K!

W2R3 done ...knees

Finally going to make a start!

W2R3 completed - getting into this

First run back

W2R3 done and dusted

W1R2 - out in the sunshine with the mini-womble

St Andrews

Completed W3R1 but definitely felt it this time

Third time lucky....what to do on rest days?

Treadmill or road running?

Recommended running related books - inspiring/funny/motivational?

Just when I thought....

Rest of the day after a run

2nd run week 1!

W2R1

Day 1

Week 3 run 1

First run completed!

Hello!

Week 3 Run 2 "I shall get out of the house & run today!" 🤔🏃‍♀️😊👍

Getting my fitness back

Park Run

Boy!! It’s slippery out there today!!

A bit icy this morning :) W2R2

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