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To hot

Decided to walk this morning and try run later. Not a bad time considering I was melting

Decided to walk this morning and try run later. Not a bad time considering I was...

Piperdog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running Shorts/Leggings

Does anyone have any recommendations for ladies running shorts or cropped leggings that will stay in place? I have some cropped leggings that I got from...

Does anyone have any recommendations for ladies running shorts or cropped leggin...

Joeys86

Graduate•4 years ago

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Frustrating delay to week 9

Had planned to go on W9R1 this morning but yesterday evening I went on an evening stroll in the sun and wore sandals which gave me blisters on the balls of my...

Had planned to go on W9R1 this morning but yesterday evening I went on an evenin...

Tap_per

•4 years ago

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Feeling low

So I did my last run on sunday (w8r3) but due to bad ankle was taking couple of extra days rest but now my lower back has gone too (long term problem) and it...

So I did my last run on sunday (w8r3) but due to bad ankle was taking couple of ...

Runningscared42

Graduate•4 years ago

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Longing for a cloudy sky

What on earth has happened to me.? I have made the decision to postpone my run until tomorrow as I am really not good with the heat. However this decision...

What on earth has happened to me.? I have made the decision to postpone my run u...

Gordygirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 1 scorchio...

Well, after my gruelling wk6r3, along with this heat i decided to give myself 2 days rest dor the first time on this plan. However, this meant there was no...

Well, after my gruelling wk6r3, along with this heat i decided to give myself 2 ...

Jamicharla

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just managed my first 5k

Well to say I'm rather pleased with myself is an understatement. Today I managed my first 5k jog. Although I completed the challenge I never managed to...

Well to say I'm rather pleased with myself is an understatement. Today I manage...

Sandtheplodder

Graduate•4 years ago

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My Moisture Angel

In a post by the erudite and witty Tinytears60 (Jane), seriously check out her posts, she mentioned that her mouth was lacking fluid. And, as such, felt like...

In a post by the erudite and witty Tinytears60 (Jane), seriously check out her p...

BeaglesEnd

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - bosh!!

I did it! I was so tempted to "postpone" this run because of the heat but so badly wanted to get my brain and body past this one..... Went into the park where...

I did it! I was so tempted to "postpone" this run because of the heat but so bad...

SuperKat1974

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st consolidation run

Wow it's hot, 07.15am. Only managed 20min think it was a mixture of heat and groin discomfort. Still not sure if it's a groin strain or tight hip flexor,...

Wow it's hot, 07.15am. Only managed 20min think it was a mixture of heat and g...

Jillb141

Graduate•4 years ago

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Annoyed with myself W5R3

I’m so annoyed with myself ! I didn’t make my 20 minute nonstop run because I ran the wrong way in the woods and found myself struggling up a steep hill so I...

I’m so annoyed with myself ! I didn’t make my 20 minute nonstop run because I ra...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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41 - 6ft 2" - 21st 9lb - W5 R1

I've gotta be honest.... I very nearly bailed today, I couldn't go at my normal time of 8am, went at 9:30am and it was already a toasty 25c.... the warmest run...

I've gotta be honest.... I very nearly bailed today, I couldn't go at my normal ...

Sedge

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1 - clicking ankle ?

I got to w8r1 yesterday...back to where I was before my injury 2 months ago...so I'm a bit nervous on the extra running time. I will err on the side of...

I got to w8r1 yesterday...back to where I was before my injury 2 months ago...so...

FitterFor40

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 - I am a runner!

I decided late last night that I would try this run after one day of rest, although I have been taking two or three days rest for the last few weeks. I really...

I decided late last night that I would try this run after one day of rest, altho...

Newbie59

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feel low and disheartened today

Just caught sight of myself as I struggled down the stairs again today and feel really disheartened. I'm still old, fat and unfit. Now I know this programme...

Just caught sight of myself as I struggled down the stairs again today and feel ...

JessPix

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 did it - wow it was hot

So I hesitated over doing this today as it’s hot but just thought get it done. I did want to push on to 5K but my legs just stopped at about 4.8K, saying that...

So I hesitated over doing this today as it’s hot but just thought get it done. I...

Cath075

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 did it - wow it was hot

So I hesitated over doing this today as it’s hot but just thought get it done. I did want to push on to 5K but my legs just stopped at about 4.8K, saying that...

So I hesitated over doing this today as it’s hot but just thought get it done. I...

Cath075

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week2 run2

Do I run today in this heat? Or just go for a walk and do the run tomorrow when it’s cooler? Thoughts?

Do I run today in this heat? Or just go for a walk and do the run tomorrow when ...

Piperdog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running Speed

I've just just finished my 3 weeks of consolidation runs and I've managing 5k in about 29 minutes which I'm happy with. But I just wondered how to develop...

I've just just finished my 3 weeks of consolidation runs and I've managing 5k in...

Sarahpmoore

•4 years ago

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Week 8.... breathing trouble

So after run 1 this week I felt so good and was walking back after my 5 min cool down walk and stopped and was talking to a neighbour. I completely lost my...

So after run 1 this week I felt so good and was walking back after my 5 min cool...

Rider2015

•4 years ago

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Dilemma

I’m about to do W6R3, but haven’t run for a week because of work commitments. Should I just go for it, or repeat R2?

I’m about to do W6R3, but haven’t run for a week because of work commitments. Sh...

Elleay

•4 years ago

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60 second countdown

Anyone else suffering when being told "you have 60 seconds left". On WK5 R3, and when I hear those words I just think - "oh no! I still have 60 seconds left"....

Anyone else suffering when being told "you have 60 seconds left". On WK5 R3, an...

Watermint

Graduate•4 years ago

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Did W8R1 yesterday and I've woke with no aches in my knee or ankle!!! D E L I G H T E D 🎉😁🏃

I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to this group as the tips, hints and encouragement have paid off. I've been doing knee strengthening exercises since W6 and...

I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to this group as the tips, hints and encourageme...

TallTeal2020

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 Run 2

Suddenly found a run really difficult - I had been pushing-on at the end of the last 2x 25 minute runs, but was slowing badly yesterday. I guess its the heat...

Suddenly found a run really difficult - I had been pushing-on at the end of the ...

Plodder0771

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 1

Hot, sweaty and slow!! But glad I got out there early - thought I might have been a little faster after a few days rest but blaming the heat!!! Xx

Hot, sweaty and slow!! But glad I got out there early - thought I might have bee...

SamanthaM87

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 - Run 1

This heat didn’t help at all.. I really struggled ... After last week I felt like I couldn’t keep my momentum with the stop starts, made me feel all over -...

This heat didn’t help at all.. I really struggled ... After last week I felt li...

Rebelou

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation - here’s my plan🏃🏿‍♀️👍🏽🎉😊☔️🏃🏾🦵

I am in my C25k Consolidation Phase and am working my way through the NHS 12-week fitness Programme. 🏃🏿‍♀️🌲🏃🏼‍♀️💪🌾🏃🏽‍♀️🌾🏃🏿‍♀️🌳 I graduated...

I am in my C25k Consolidation Phase and am working my way through the NHS 12-we...

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

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Do shin splints mean I have to stop?

Hi all. I have just completed W2R2 since the first run of week 1my shins have been a bit sore, now they are worse and tender to touch even when resting....

Hi all. I have just completed W2R2 since the first run of week 1my shins have be...

Sofasitter

•4 years ago

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Beet Beat the Heat

Got out at 6.30am to beat the days rising temperatures🌞 Decided to go for a nice flat route along the Undercliff, it was so gorgeous out there that I went a...

Got out at 6.30am to beat the days rising temperatures🌞 Decided to go for a nic...

BeetrootFace77

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running speed slower than walking.

Hello I am currently on consolidating runs having recently completed Couch to 5k. Today, I tracked my run with an app and it confirmed what I suspected- my...

Hello I am currently on consolidating runs having recently completed Couch to 5...

Graleystives

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

To hot

Running Shorts/Leggings

Frustrating delay to week 9

Feeling low

Longing for a cloudy sky

Week 7 run 1 scorchio...

Just managed my first 5k

My Moisture Angel

Week 5 Run 3 - bosh!!

1st consolidation run

Annoyed with myself W5R3

41 - 6ft 2" - 21st 9lb - W5 R1

W8R1 - clicking ankle ?

Week 9 Run 2 - I am a runner!

Feel low and disheartened today

W9R3 did it - wow it was hot

W9R3 did it - wow it was hot

Week2 run2

Running Speed

Week 8.... breathing trouble

Dilemma

60 second countdown

Did W8R1 yesterday and I've woke with no aches in my knee or ankle!!! D E L I G H T E D 🎉😁🏃

Week 7 Run 2

Consolidation run 1

Week 6 - Run 1

Consolidation - here’s my plan🏃🏿‍♀️👍🏽🎉😊☔️🏃🏾🦵

Do shin splints mean I have to stop?

Beet Beat the Heat

Running speed slower than walking.

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