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Completed couch to 5K

I have completed the couch to 5K and is still amazed i did it. I could not run to save my life, and it's amazing to know how couch to 5K has transformed my...

I have completed the couch to 5K and is still amazed i did it. I could not run t...

HealthC

•4 years ago

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Anyone tried OnCloud shoes?

I keep seeing adverts for On Cloud running shoes and wondered if anyone had any experience of them? And does anyone have alternate pairs of shoes or do you...

I keep seeing adverts for On Cloud running shoes and wondered if anyone had any ...

RunNewForestRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Your boys took a hell of a .....(W9R2)

Giant Haystacks, Big Daddy, Buster Bloodvessel, Humpty Dumpty, Augustus Gloop, the Michelin Man Boris Johnston your boys took a hell of beating, 5.12K...

Giant Haystacks, Big Daddy, Buster Bloodvessel, Humpty Dumpty, Augustus Gloop, t...

2muchtooyoung

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week5!!!! Run 1

So glad that’s over 🤣🤣. I struggled during the second run. It was all uphill and my legs were starting to wobble - and not in any way that would be...

So glad that’s over 🤣🤣. I struggled during the second run. It was all uphill a...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago

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Kids tell it like it is

An anecdote that I was meaning to include in my write up but forgot. There is an incline on my route. I was approaching it and saw a dad and small child,...

An anecdote that I was meaning to include in my write up but forgot. There is a...

BexJogs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 Done!

Just completed Week 6, Run 3, felt amazing. Thank you for all the tips, really enjoyed it!! Feeling proud 💪

Just completed Week 6, Run 3, felt amazing. Thank you for all the tips, really e...

9weeks2Run

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally run 5k, 2 months after graduating!

It took 45 minutes of running non-stop, but I have finally managed to run 5k. I graduated at the beginning of June (this time). And yes, I am as slow as a...

It took 45 minutes of running non-stop, but I have finally managed to run 5k. I ...

NickiCS

Graduate•4 years ago

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I have just been shopping for tights 😂😂😂 🦵🦵🏃

Well that's something I NEVER thought I'd be admitting haha 😂 Ooh, and they feel good lol 😁 I found out where my nearest Decathlon store was (50 mins drive)...

Well that's something I NEVER thought I'd be admitting haha 😂 Ooh, and they fee...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 R3 - Achievement unlocked!

Feeling like I've really achieved something and can definitely kick on a go the distance. 😊 I ran a busy riverside route this morning and really enjoyed it...

Feeling like I've really achieved something and can definitely kick on a go the ...

Sleepyhead55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Little old me ran 4 miles!!

Oh my goodness I’m as happy as 🐷 in 💩 Only did this C25K thing to see if I could? Started it in June completed it at the end of July & have continued to run...

Oh my goodness I’m as happy as 🐷 in 💩 Only did this C25K thing to see if I cou...

Jnubster

Graduate•4 years ago

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Failed w5 r3

I haven’t trained since Tuesday due to being away and I procrastinated all morning about going to the gym to do this run. After 5 minutes running my calves...

I haven’t trained since Tuesday due to being away and I procrastinated all morni...

Nictrip

•4 years ago

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Consolidation 15 - news shoes!

Lovely morning for a run! Dodgy ankle taped up with pretty pink tape, brand new trail shoes laced up and I’m ready to go! I picked a slightly different route...

Lovely morning for a run! Dodgy ankle taped up with pretty pink tape, brand new ...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 Finally completed

I started week 5 about three weeks ago, completed run 2, then a number of issues meant I started again. When I completed run 2 for the second time I messaged...

I started week 5 about three weeks ago, completed run 2, then a number of issues...

Acmamba

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling blah

Ok so I’ve now finished Wk8 and have been loving the time & distance I can now run. Yesterday was my run day but it was too windy so I cried off. I did my 28...

Ok so I’ve now finished Wk8 and have been loving the time & distance I can now r...

IngridKW

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 finished

Week 4 finished at last. I've been taking more rest days than normal this week, mainly because I don't want to run in heavy rain... I just had a peek at week 5...

Week 4 finished at last. I've been taking more rest days than normal this week, ...

Shon337

Graduate•4 years ago

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Advice on Breathing Technique

I Have just finished week 6 run 3. I am managing ok I think but still finding that I can’t get into a good breathing pattern. I am trying to get a rhythm and...

I Have just finished week 6 run 3. I am managing ok I think but still finding th...

cmeh1

•4 years ago

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Wk5R3 aaaargh

W5R3 oof!!!!! That was first time it felt hard. Not looking fwd to W6. I think I got over confident and didn’t go slow enough.

W5R3 oof!!!!! That was first time it felt hard. Not looking fwd to W6. I think I...

Ruby69

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5 r1 in the bag 👍🏻

As always the first run is tough, heavy legs and tightness, my other half suggested it’s because I just got out of bed and went out and my legs haven’t done...

As always the first run is tough, heavy legs and tightness, my other half sugges...

JulesL69

Graduate•4 years ago

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i feel i'm leaning slightly to one side when i run - and one leg weaker than the other?

I've noticed for a while that I have a sensation that I lean slightly to my left when I run. It's a visual perception more than anything, when I look down at...

I've noticed for a while that I have a sensation that I lean slightly to my left...

cornishgirl54

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 done!

Lovely day today not a raindrop in sight.... quite enjoyed it although my knee is still playing up a bit. Downloaded some exercises last night to strengthen...

Lovely day today not a raindrop in sight.... quite enjoyed it although my knee i...

carolinestanford

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Runs

So yesterday I completed my second consolidation run for 30 minutes but only managed 4.71kms. I did go a different route for the first time since I started...

So yesterday I completed my second consolidation run for 30 minutes but only man...

NorthernMonkey1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 R2 Completed

Well it was tough, I won’t deny it. First 8 minutes were not too bad but I noticed the last minute felt further than I’d run and both my legs and lungs were...

Well it was tough, I won’t deny it. First 8 minutes were not too bad but I notic...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5/R2... phew!

Hi all, I struggled to get my head in the zone for my run today - probs as I knew it went up in duration (week 5 runs are all different)! Did the usual...

Hi all, I struggled to get my head in the zone for my run today - probs as I kne...

Sussex13

Graduate•4 years ago

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8th consolidation run

Dog walked first so I had no guilt running through woods seeing dog walkers. I ran for 5.15km in 33 minutes second time I have done this. I have found not I am...

Dog walked first so I had no guilt running through woods seeing dog walkers. I r...

Nicky2603

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5 Run3 - I'm a runner!

I did it! I ran non stop for 20 minutes and finally feel like a proper runner! I've always felt a bit of a wannabe when out in the mornings among the "real"...

I did it! I ran non stop for 20 minutes and finally feel like a proper runner! I...

LynneG29

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Distance Apps

Do you have any advice about distance apps please? I have both Fitbit and Runkeeper. Both conflict massively. I’m very new to running and am currently on week...

Do you have any advice about distance apps please? I have both Fitbit and Runkee...

gus74

Graduate•4 years ago

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Rest day?

It’s a rest day today but I was thinking of going for a walk along the beach. Is there such a thing as the walk being too long? I could walk for miles if I...

It’s a rest day today but I was thinking of going for a walk along the beach. I...

Phoenix010

•4 years ago

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C25K + 11 Months = 10 KM !!!!

Yippeee, managed my first 10km run this morning, after eleven months of consolidation running since completing C25K. Still can’t really believe I have just...

Yippeee, managed my first 10km run this morning, after eleven months of consolid...

Ant50

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 R1&2

So I can confirm that these runs are much harder than week 5 run 3. But boy do I feel good for doing them!! Having to stop was really tough in run 1, I was in...

So I can confirm that these runs are much harder than week 5 run 3. But boy do I...

Yellowteacher34

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

W6R1

Hi all, I have been quietly making progress, and did the 20m run last week, which I am very proud of. However I spoke to soon about not knowing about lactic...

Hi all, I have been quietly making progress, and did the 20m run last week, whi...

Juliepooh69

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

Completed couch to 5K

Anyone tried OnCloud shoes?

Your boys took a hell of a .....(W9R2)

Week5!!!! Run 1

Kids tell it like it is

Week 6 Run 3 Done!

Finally run 5k, 2 months after graduating!

I have just been shopping for tights 😂😂😂 🦵🦵🏃

W5 R3 - Achievement unlocked!

Little old me ran 4 miles!!

Failed w5 r3

Consolidation 15 - news shoes!

Week 5 Run 3 Finally completed

Feeling blah

Week 4 finished

Advice on Breathing Technique

Wk5R3 aaaargh

Wk5 r1 in the bag 👍🏻

i feel i'm leaning slightly to one side when i run - and one leg weaker than the other?

Week 5 run 1 done!

Consolidation Runs

Week 5 R2 Completed

W5/R2... phew!

8th consolidation run

Wk5 Run3 - I'm a runner!

Distance Apps

Rest day?

C25K + 11 Months = 10 KM !!!!

Week 6 R1&2

W6R1

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