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Breathing

Is Breathing in with mouth closed better for running. I struggle to keep mouth closed?

Is Breathing in with mouth closed better for running. I struggle to keep mouth c...

Minsy

•4 years ago

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40 minute goal

I started today! Loved it. My age is against me achieving 5K in 30 minutes but never having run before, I started doing Parkruns in October 2018, and would...

I started today! Loved it. My age is against me achieving 5K in 30 minutes but...

Noraboswell

•4 years ago

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I didn't stop👍👍

Week 4 run 1 DONE!!! ❤❤❤ not as hideous as I thought and dare I say quite enjoyed it 😍

Week 4 run 1 DONE!!! ❤❤❤ not as hideous as I thought and dare I say quite enjoye...

Secretfriend79

•4 years ago

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First couch to 5K session

First couch to 5K session. Just completed feeling good looking forward to completing it all

First couch to 5K session. Just completed feeling good looking forward to comple...

Stumpjumper

•4 years ago

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Newbie in wk 3

I started my C25K journey 3wks ago today. I do the same route on each run, I’m trying not to read posts which are farther down the road as I don’t want to know...

I started my C25K journey 3wks ago today. I do the same route on each run, I’m t...

Ryndle

•4 years ago

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Week 4 complete! I have officially committed to running one month! 😮🏃‍♀️😃💗

I am so thrilled that I have stuck with Couchto5K, I completed run 3 of Wk 4 today and I am excited to start week 5! Feeling great & I am starting to feel...

I am so thrilled that I have stuck with Couchto5K, I completed run 3 of Wk 4 tod...

Reachtarget2020

•4 years ago

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First session done

Just started today and complete the first session on the treadmill

Marj26

•4 years ago

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W5R1 done! Motivation is back!

Changed my route tonight so I only had hills for 5min warm up and cool down walk and it’s made a world of difference! My motivation was really flagging as I...

Changed my route tonight so I only had hills for 5min warm up and cool down walk...

Synbabe

Graduate•4 years ago

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One Year On...

As with most key dates in my life - birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas etc, I have a habit of forgetting when they are. And my Runiversary is no different....

As with most key dates in my life - birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas etc, I h...

Bike_and_Run

Graduate•4 years ago

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Life lessons: learning the hard way.

I’ll just say this on the matter - don’t have a prawn open sandwich before a run.

I’ll just say this on the matter - don’t have a prawn open sandwich before a run...

Leosmit

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R3 finished 😀

Extra days rest and yoga has helped the calves 👍🏻 even managed to pick up the pace for the last run 😀 roll on week 5.....

Extra days rest and yoga has helped the calves 👍🏻 even managed to pick up the ...

D48P

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1 completed tonight.

That wasn't half as bad as what I thought it would be like. 5min runs were scary at the start but once I got going I was fine 👍🏻👍🏻

That wasn't half as bad as what I thought it would be like. 5min runs were scary...

Ch0911

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sore back

Saw the chiropractor on Friday, and I can walk & do Pilates for the next week, & then start off again steadily. Feeling abit frustrated by this, but know I...

Saw the chiropractor on Friday, and I can walk & do Pilates for the next week, &...

Pinkpig20

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Completed c25k

Graduated🎓 Kg68

Kg68

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ducker me fuj... W5 R1

This wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I didn't take woof .. I thought I would need to go at my pace not his 🙄.. I was right

This wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I didn't take woof .. I thought I w...

UBFittie

•4 years ago

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Graduate 🎓 🎉

Well, I’ve done it. I really enjoyed this final run and even sped up for the last 3 minutes 🥵 I just want to say a huge thank you for all the fabulous...

Well, I’ve done it. I really enjoyed this final run and even sped up for the las...

Redvic97

Graduate•4 years ago

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PHEW! THAT WAS A JOB...

Today I decided as I was in the area I would try a new route. Cold and trying to throw hail stones at me. Didn't really know where I was going so was just...

Today I decided as I was in the area I would try a new route. Cold and trying to...

59er

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25k completed 🏆🥂😀🏃‍♀️

Omg. I’ve completed it 🏆🥂🏃‍♀️. I’m so chuffed with myself I can’t believe it.... year ago I tried and had to give it up through shin splints pain. 😞....

Omg. I’ve completed it 🏆🥂🏃‍♀️. I’m so chuffed with myself I can’t believe it...

Kg68

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pain

I’m on week 3. Last run 🏃‍♀️ on Thursday. But my knee hurts really bad. I don’t know whether I should rest up for longer. Go on my exercise bike 🚲. Or just...

I’m on week 3. Last run 🏃‍♀️ on Thursday. But my knee hurts really bad. I don’t...

Aqua-girl

•4 years ago

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Wanting to get started!

Hello all! I’m new here and have seen some of your posts. You’re all inspiring! I’m wanting to begin my couch to 5k journey ASAP. I wondered if any of you had...

Hello all! I’m new here and have seen some of your posts. You’re all inspiring! ...

KerriKerri

•4 years ago

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Week 5

I am currently halfway through week 5 on the C25K programme. Tonight’s says to run for 20mins! I’m scared to fail!

I am currently halfway through week 5 on the C25K programme. Tonight’s says to r...

SamanthaOlivia

•4 years ago

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Wk 2 R1 - not good

Did actually set off after giving myself a good talking to (Well, it was cold, raining and I'd slightly overindulged over the weekend) However, at the start of...

Did actually set off after giving myself a good talking to (Well, it was cold, r...

djwake

•4 years ago

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Wk4R1

Drizzly and grey so I put my hat and gloves on and got stuck in. Wouldn't want to let Michael down 😉. I enjoyed the run; felt like a 'real' runner on the...

Drizzly and grey so I put my hat and gloves on and got stuck in. Wouldn't want t...

L62B

Graduate•4 years ago

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Runners knees!

I’m on my fourth week and disappointingly I’m having problems with the inside of my knees. It’s really painful. It started last week, I ran with it twice...

I’m on my fourth week and disappointingly I’m having problems with the inside of...

Cardamomdeb

•4 years ago

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Well done you lot!🏆

I keep reading posts from folk here who are running through all sorts of adversity, whether it's illness/ injury/ work/ childcare/ mental health, or just life!...

I keep reading posts from folk here who are running through all sorts of adversi...

Speedy60

Graduate•4 years ago

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Muddy First Run!

Hello, My very first post! I’ve felt so inspired by your very positive and encouraging forum and posts that I actually dragged myself and loyal dog out to the...

Hello, My very first post! I’ve felt so inspired by your very positive and enco...

Pepper55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Headaches - Advice wanted

Started the programme 2 days ago as an unfit 50 year old. First session I was pleasantly surprised, finished it and felt quite good but today was very...

Started the programme 2 days ago as an unfit 50 year old. First session I was pl...

Heldy10

•4 years ago

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Is it possible???

Is it possible??? I had an Aortic valve replacement Dec 2018 so just a year post op. I have been walking most days 2 to 3 miles. I would love to do this couch...

Is it possible??? I had an Aortic valve replacement Dec 2018 so just a year post...

Stevo1979

•4 years ago

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Week One done

Just finished week one, have showered, and now sipping a cup of tea. Feeling positive that I will continue onto week two later this week. I tried this a couple...

Just finished week one, have showered, and now sipping a cup of tea. Feeling pos...

Ooloutoo

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R4

I stayed in bed an extra hour to avoid continuing this journey. Not pretty, but the run is complete. The 2nd I completed in full. Reading your doubts, fears,...

I stayed in bed an extra hour to avoid continuing this journey. Not pretty, but ...

dieOR5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Breathing

40 minute goal

I didn't stop👍👍

First couch to 5K session

Newbie in wk 3

Week 4 complete! I have officially committed to running one month! 😮🏃‍♀️😃💗

First session done

W5R1 done! Motivation is back!

One Year On...

Life lessons: learning the hard way.

W4R3 finished 😀

W4R1 completed tonight.

Sore back

Completed c25k

Ducker me fuj... W5 R1

Graduate 🎓 🎉

PHEW! THAT WAS A JOB...

C25k completed 🏆🥂😀🏃‍♀️

Pain

Wanting to get started!

Week 5

Wk 2 R1 - not good

Wk4R1

Runners knees!

Well done you lot!🏆

Muddy First Run!

Headaches - Advice wanted

Is it possible???

Week One done

W1R4

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