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Morning all. Another jaunt round my neighbouring windfarm. Was desperate to get out before the storm. Windmills all stopped due to weather. Managed to even get...

Morning all. Another jaunt round my neighbouring windfarm. Was desperate to get ...

Hareshaw-Granny

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running with arthritis?

I am a little concerned about my knees. I have suffered from arthritis in them (in remission) but as yet they haven't completely flared up with the running. I...

I am a little concerned about my knees. I have suffered from arthritis in them (...

Mishkasmum

•4 years ago

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Grinding ankles.....

So nice active recovery day fancied a fast trot around the block with the woofer so didn’t put on my fancy pants trainers as I thought, oh it’s only 3k walk !...

So nice active recovery day fancied a fast trot around the block with the woofer...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 12 - Windy 🌬

I checked the weather forecast yesterday, as I usually do the day before I run, to find that weather warnings were in place for high winds! But I thought I...

I checked the weather forecast yesterday, as I usually do the day before I run, ...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation runs

Graduated at end of July and have kept up the running using the c25k+ nhs apps. Achieved 5k at 34 mins 🤗 Today though I just didn't feel it and didn't...

Graduated at end of July and have kept up the running using the c25k+ nhs apps. ...

Struthyb

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1 - first post for a while but I’m still going!

Hello fellow runners! I have fallen off the posting wagon but not the running wagon! I’ve definitely conquered my fear of the park and I’m now on nodding terms...

Hello fellow runners! I have fallen off the posting wagon but not the running wa...

BexJogs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Awesome early morning run WK2R3 OUTSIDE (wooohoo!)

So! This morning I got up and thought you know what I'm gonna go run outside today! I have been running on my treadmill thinking that no-one wants to see a 15...

So! This morning I got up and thought you know what I'm gonna go run outside tod...

ShadowsEmber

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not a good day to run.

It should be run three of week two, however I didn’t sleep well and only had three hours good sleep. The weather has turned and already very windy (as...

It should be run three of week two, however I didn’t sleep well and only had thr...

Nannalaine

•4 years ago

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Sore under my rib!!

I have been running everyday for a week now! I am proud of myself I haven't given up but I get really tight and sore near the begin of my ribs!! I have no idea...

I have been running everyday for a week now! I am proud of myself I haven't give...

ningHaddie

•4 years ago

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W6r3

Today I completed week 6 by running 25minutes. I am amazed how I managed it but I enjoyed it too 😃 I couldn’t run for 1 minute never mind 25 minutes before I...

Today I completed week 6 by running 25minutes. I am amazed how I managed it but ...

Fattofitmum

•4 years ago

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Week 4, Run 1 (and 7lb weight loss!)

Well today I did my 1st run of week 4 and I will be honest, it went great but the last 5 mins I had to fight it to get through it, but when I did it - OH WOW!...

Well today I did my 1st run of week 4 and I will be honest, it went great but th...

AdieJ

•4 years ago

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Week 3, Run 3

2 days ago I did my last run of week 3 ! and it was great, today I did my next one. Here is my photo of my run on this one. Hope everyones well !

2 days ago I did my last run of week 3 ! and it was great, today I did my next o...

AdieJ

•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 6.

Completed consolidation run 6 yesterday. Now starting my journey on Bridge to 10km.

Completed consolidation run 6 yesterday. Now starting my journey on Bridge to 10...

Leve

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 Run 2

Tried to complete Week 7 Run 2 today and couldn't finish! So far it's been a challenge but not had to stop a run since week 1 and I'm gutted! Anyone else had...

Tried to complete Week 7 Run 2 today and couldn't finish! So far it's been a cha...

Kat1e_

Graduate•4 years ago

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Final run tomorrow....nervous.

I can't believe this is it. I started this journey on 16th June 2020. I never actually thought I'd finish it. I went out every other day minus a 2 week hol and...

I can't believe this is it. I started this journey on 16th June 2020. I never ac...

SamiaT

Graduate•4 years ago

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Nervous about W5R3 tomorrow

I'm very proud of myself for how far I've come but w5r2 i struggled with the last 8 min run. I didnt stop, i somehow managed to power through but now I'm...

I'm very proud of myself for how far I've come but w5r2 i struggled with the las...

Jigglyjiggly_puff

•4 years ago

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W3R3 Done and Dusted!

This is really really strange, in an odd perverse way I’m finding myself starting to enjoy this jogging lark. I mean yes my legs ache all day every day, I get...

This is really really strange, in an odd perverse way I’m finding myself startin...

Jcksam

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 Smashed!!

Just completed the 20 minute run! I am soooooo proud of myself so couldn’t help writing on the forum 😂😂 Only thing I’m a bit concerned about is my distance...

Just completed the 20 minute run! I am soooooo proud of myself so couldn’t help ...

WeeLK

•4 years ago

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Best running socks?

Does anyone have any recommendations for running socks? My feet get very hot and sweaty. Currently using Karrimor cushioned ones. Thanks ☺️

Does anyone have any recommendations for running socks? My feet get very hot and...

Sharklet69

Graduate•4 years ago

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Lower legs in pain

Hi, Having not ran for a number of years I have been encouraged by myself reaching the back end of week 3. Felt pretty tired as the runs have progressed,...

Hi, Having not ran for a number of years I have been encouraged by myself reachi...

Geniusiron

•4 years ago

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Apple Watch Couch 2 5k

I have NHS Couch to 5k and me and Michael Johnson we’re becoming close friends. I’ve just purchased an Apple Watch. Is there anyway of continuing with Michael...

I have NHS Couch to 5k and me and Michael Johnson we’re becoming close friends. ...

Geniusiron

•4 years ago

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W5 R2 ✅ .. excited for run 3 :)

However both my ankles are swollen, one more than the other. Plan to RICE the life out of them and hope they are better for Sunday for my next run. My...

However both my ankles are swollen, one more than the other. Plan to RICE the li...

sally1993

•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Just repeated this run because I had a couple of short walks when I first tried it. I found it hard and much warmer than I was expecting as there’s a nice...

Just repeated this run because I had a couple of short walks when I first tried ...

LdeP

•4 years ago

3 Replies

New runner

Hi all, just to let you all know, im starting this challenge on monday, 50 years young, never ran since school so wish me luck.

Hi all, just to let you all know, im starting this challenge on monday, 50 years...

Redonje

•4 years ago

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My first 20 min run and I did it!

Feeling really pleased as I have completed my first 20 min run. I was worried it would be too much for me but was ok. I came home and had a lovely bath-...

Feeling really pleased as I have completed my first 20 min run. I was worried it...

LetsgoLizzie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Well, that was hard, especially the first 20 minutes, arguably the first 24 actually, but somehow, the bit where she suggests you speed up and finish on a...

Well, that was hard, especially the first 20 minutes, arguably the first 24 actu...

Dorian1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 11 -- The SPEED podcast dissected 🏃👍

So today was determined to have another go at the SPEED podcast after walking the resting sections last week in the heat. Much cooler today and felt I was in...

So today was determined to have another go at the SPEED podcast after walking th...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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What to do next plus one very embarrassing question 🤦🏽‍♀️

I have done quite a few consolidation runs and then read all about juju magic plan, okay that is a possibility. Run a couple of 6k. So here is the problem I...

I have done quite a few consolidation runs and then read all about juju magic pl...

TotalNewbie1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Last run done of week 3!!!!

Chaka Khan and other 80’s dance classics as well as Sarah Millican helped me today - all ok and looking forward (am I really??) to what week 4 brings 😉

Chaka Khan and other 80’s dance classics as well as Sarah Millican helped me tod...

carolinestanford

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running everyday - when is it a good idea?

So I completed the C25K plan over a month a ago and I'm currently considering skipping rest days. I'm curious to hear from others - at what point after...

So I completed the C25K plan over a month a ago and I'm currently considering sk...

avocato29

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

Virtual 5K (2)

Running with arthritis?

Grinding ankles.....

Consolidation Run 12 - Windy 🌬

Consolidation runs

W9R1 - first post for a while but I’m still going!

Awesome early morning run WK2R3 OUTSIDE (wooohoo!)

Not a good day to run.

Sore under my rib!!

W6r3

Week 4, Run 1 (and 7lb weight loss!)

Week 3, Run 3

Consolidation run 6.

Week 7 Run 2

Final run tomorrow....nervous.

Nervous about W5R3 tomorrow

W3R3 Done and Dusted!

Week 5 Run 3 Smashed!!

Best running socks?

Lower legs in pain

Apple Watch Couch 2 5k

W5 R2 ✅ .. excited for run 3 :)

Week 8 run 1

New runner

My first 20 min run and I did it!

Week 6 Run 3

Consolidation Run 11 -- The SPEED podcast dissected 🏃👍

What to do next plus one very embarrassing question 🤦🏽‍♀️

Last run done of week 3!!!!

Running everyday - when is it a good idea?

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