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Educating Enid - Running Fights Fear

My "inner Enid" wanted to use our running techniques to go stockpile shopping because she was worried about the Covid-19 virus. Instead, I have decided to...

My "inner Enid" wanted to use our running techniques to go stockpile shopping be...

Nilsam

Graduate•4 years ago

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Don't worry about reaching targets for WRC

This is for AlMorr and anybody else interested

Buddy34

Graduate•4 years ago

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Beat the rain clouds. 🌧

Week three run two completed , went out early about 6 30 managed the 3 min runs very well and really enjoying it now. Lovely sunshine all the way got back...

Week three run two completed , went out early about 6 30 managed the 3 min runs...

China-trekker

Graduate•4 years ago

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COVID19...🤞

Dear friends, I just wants to thank you for the pleasant time i spend every day reading your posts, that give me the feeling that life goes on and will go on...

Dear friends, I just wants to thank you for the pleasant time i spend every day ...

Nottooold

Graduate•4 years ago

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VRWC

As they say in Dragons Den I'AM. OUT. I got a e mail saying my goal for Saturday 14th March or Sunday 15th March is to be 22 Kilometres, that is 1 Kilometre...

As they say in Dragons Den I'AM. OUT. I got a e mail saying my goal for Saturd...

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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Week 8, Run 2... a quick note.

Cold rain, about 4 degrees. The second 28 minute run, with the toxic 15s. :D Its the breathing that is hard, although it didn't get worse. I just let my...

Cold rain, about 4 degrees. The second 28 minute run, with the toxic 15s. :D ...

Lesaspie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Route?

Anyone got opinions on choosing a route to run? I'm doing the same 3 mile (plenty of walking at the end) route as I can see each run how much I improve. It's a...

Anyone got opinions on choosing a route to run? I'm doing the same 3 mile (plent...

Weavil

Graduate•4 years ago

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Quiet as a mouse

Back on the jolly old IC nursing red swollen weeping feet, psoriasis is a horrible thing and it comes up so quickly, on the plus side it can go very quickly...

Back on the jolly old IC nursing red swollen weeping feet, psoriasis is a horrib...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K Complete - My Story

Hi all - been lurking here a while but not posting. Tonight I finished W9R3 - did not quite manage the 5k in the 30 mins but as with W9R2 I carried on running...

Hi all - been lurking here a while but not posting. Tonight I finished W9R3 - d...

Yurtle

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 & the power of music

Had an amusing run today, in that I got an odd mix of music on my shuffle. It was a much appreciated distraction as my tummy was a bit achy plus I was still...

Had an amusing run today, in that I got an odd mix of music on my shuffle. It wa...

pippkins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed C25K

Taken almost 6 months but now running for 30 mins - knee pain gone after a 5/6 week break at week 7 . It’s worth persevering and maybe taking it at your own...

Taken almost 6 months but now running for 30 mins - knee pain gone after a 5/6 w...

DJB11

Graduate•4 years ago

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Red kites - my running companions

We moved to Hertfordshire two years ago from the north. I soon noticed some very big birds in the sky - huge, wheeling things with distinctive white blogs on...

We moved to Hertfordshire two years ago from the north. I soon noticed some very...

Foxglove2

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1 done. I love celebrating survival!

Yes, I’m a moaner when it comes to all physical activity. Fire, books, and tea are more my thing. I am darn proud of surviving each and every one. I’ve been...

Yes, I’m a moaner when it comes to all physical activity. Fire, books, and tea a...

dieOR5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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Problem with my knees

I’m now on week 3 it’s going great but I’m having a little trouble with my knees really hurting while running is this normal and will it get better over time

I’m now on week 3 it’s going great but I’m having a little trouble with my knees...

l888sym

•4 years ago

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Week 5.2#2 - Slow and steady gets the job done

Building back to previous high point of W6.1 with a W5.2 run today. Hard work initially, but I kept it snail like, and soon eased into a steady rhythm. Messed...

Building back to previous high point of W6.1 with a W5.2 run today. Hard work in...

GrandpaSteve

•4 years ago

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Thank you couch to 5k became 10k

Wow I ran my first 10k this morning. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be able to! So happy with myself!

Wow I ran my first 10k this morning. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I w...

Raggnerdrac

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3

That feels even more of an achievement than W5R3. Slow legs getting started, but after 10-15 minutes I got into a rhythm, and when Sarah said speed up in the...

That feels even more of an achievement than W5R3. Slow legs getting started, bu...

Foxglove2

Graduate•4 years ago

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Failed run post graduation 😓

So I graduated last week and wanted to keep the momentum going..... went for my usual run on Monday and I managed to do the 30mins (although I missed Laura’s...

So I graduated last week and wanted to keep the momentum going..... went for my ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Postgraduate running...

Well I set my aim in Jan as getting a little fitter and hopefully losing some weight. This has been somewhat successful in that my children no longer plan to...

Well I set my aim in Jan as getting a little fitter and hopefully losing some we...

SlowPuffin

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 The 28 Minute Runs Have Arrived....3 More Minutes!

Completed the final run of Week 7, this morning, went quite well, got into a rhythm with my breathing and got through it, but was so glad to hear Jo W’s...

Completed the final run of Week 7, this morning, went quite well, got into a rhy...

Couchphoenix

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6R3 Done

First 5mins "why am I doing this", 2nd "just get through toxic 10", has my app stopped? Where's half way bell? Maybe it's toxic 15? Oh there's Sarah. 16 mins,...

First 5mins "why am I doing this", 2nd "just get through toxic 10", has my app s...

lehcar70

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st Consolidation Run

I did my first run this evening, after graduating on Sunday. I didn’t enjoy it much ☹️ I felt lost without Jo cheering me on in the app. I’m using Runkeeper...

I did my first run this evening, after graduating on Sunday. I didn’t enjoy it m...

agirlinwinter

Graduate•4 years ago

23 Replies

Well 9 run 3.....

DONE..!! Having struggled to run 60 seconds 9 weeks ago I can now blitz 30 minutes and feel a million times better in all aspects of my life. The support of...

DONE..!! Having struggled to run 60 seconds 9 weeks ago I can now blitz 30 minu...

Cowps

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Addicted!! W8R2

I’m actually addicted!! I had planned to run this afternoon with my sister who then cancelled. But I was so looking forwards to running today that’s I just...

I’m actually addicted!! I had planned to run this afternoon with my sister who t...

Daroo

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Tough again

W8R2 completed but have to say I’m finding 28 minutes really tough going especially in the middle.

W8R2 completed but have to say I’m finding 28 minutes really tough going especia...

helenjjohnson

•4 years ago

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Where can I find the Strength & Flex plan please?

I do not want a podcast. I am deaf. Please do not just link to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/strength-and-flex-exercise-plan/ because all that is is a...

I do not want a podcast. I am deaf. Please do not just link to https://www.nhs.u...

Magellan

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1 Done!

Nearly there! I can't quite believe I just ran for 30 minutes. Any advice on speed? I'm running 4K but would like to get the 5K done some day...

Nearly there! I can't quite believe I just ran for 30 minutes. Any advice on spe...

CarnationTheCat

Graduate•4 years ago

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If I go jogging...

If I go jogging dressed up as a large black bird does that mean I might catch the crow-runner virus? Sorry, getting silly now - I will stop.

If I go jogging dressed up as a large black bird does that mean I might catch t...

Perry-Formis

•4 years ago

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Slip of the tongue!

So I’ve just completed W6R3 - and boy do I know about it! Well chuffed for getting 25 mins under my belt though and managed to run 4.19k to boot! That’s not...

So I’ve just completed W6R3 - and boy do I know about it! Well chuffed for getti...

Philly1971

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

If I go jogging...

If I go jogging in freezing conditions does that mean I am at risk of catching the cold-runner virus?

If I go jogging in freezing conditions does that mean I am at risk of catching t...

Perry-Formis

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

Educating Enid - Running Fights Fear

Don't worry about reaching targets for WRC

Beat the rain clouds. 🌧

COVID19...🤞

VRWC

Week 8, Run 2... a quick note.

Route?

Quiet as a mouse

C25K Complete - My Story

W6R2 & the power of music

Completed C25K

Red kites - my running companions

W8R1 done. I love celebrating survival!

Problem with my knees

Week 5.2#2 - Slow and steady gets the job done

Thank you couch to 5k became 10k

W6R3

Failed run post graduation 😓

Postgraduate running...

W8 The 28 Minute Runs Have Arrived....3 More Minutes!

Wk6R3 Done

1st Consolidation Run

Well 9 run 3.....

Addicted!! W8R2

Tough again

Where can I find the Strength & Flex plan please?

W9R1 Done!

If I go jogging...

Slip of the tongue!

If I go jogging...

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