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1st step

Hi I'm Lee. Just downloaded the app. A few concerns over running again as had hip replacement and experiencing pain in the non replaced hip. But really need...

Hi I'm Lee. Just downloaded the app. A few concerns over running again as had ...

Leewhyte

•4 years ago

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Prep before run !

Hi Forum, lovely morning today, so prep my mind as today was a long 🏃‍♂️, Headphones, laura app,sunglasses etc you get the drift, halfway into run, oh no...

Hi Forum, lovely morning today, so prep my mind as today was a long 🏃‍♂️, Hea...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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OFF THE COUCH: Bad for your knees? NO! The opposite in fact ...

This is important. We hear from many around us, including some medical professionals, that running is bad for your knees. There is now enough evidence to say...

This is important. We hear from many around us, including some medical profess...

John_W

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

I was a little apprehensive yesterday morning to do run 2 not because of the distance or time, I had been on a bike ride the night before and did 17 miles but...

I was a little apprehensive yesterday morning to do run 2 not because of the dis...

Piperdog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hi. I’m Alan and need to be healthier and lighter

Hi. I’m in the Runcorn area and looking to join like minded groups

Newmac

•4 years ago

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W9R2 - getting closer !

So got home from work last night for my run and bottled out, it was so hot. Decided best get up early and do it this morning. Definitely the best plan ! One...

So got home from work last night for my run and bottled out, it was so hot. Deci...

RunLeeB

•4 years ago

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W2 R3 completed 😀

Another week under my belt-that feels good! And to my surprise-it’s getting easier! Not sure how long that will last but what really helped was keeping a real...

Another week under my belt-that feels good! And to my surprise-it’s getting easi...

Moomin63

Graduate•4 years ago

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First post grad run

I’ve done my first post grad run. I still used the app as I need the encouragement!!! I now enjoy jogging. I’m still slow but I don’t care !!! Keep going. It...

I’ve done my first post grad run. I still used the app as I need the encourageme...

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tight quads

I’ve just started week 2 and think that my tight quads make it harder for me to put my heel down first. Any advice on stretches to warm up with and to do...

I’ve just started week 2 and think that my tight quads make it harder for me to ...

Brookjogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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Should I buy a ‘running watch’?

I graduated four weeks ago. I use the Runkeeper app on my iPhone to replace Michael’s voice giving me times. I’m wondering if it would be helpful to link this...

I graduated four weeks ago. I use the Runkeeper app on my iPhone to replace Mich...

Frissels

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R3 Graduation Day

Well its done. I crossed the line and ran 3 30 minute runs in the week with Michael getting me to the end. I started and hoped it could do it but held no real...

Well its done. I crossed the line and ran 3 30 minute runs in the week with Mich...

Baymax_Dad

Graduate•4 years ago

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Start prep for 10k

Started today in training for Barry 10k next August, feeling wobbly Tring not to push to hard at the start 😁

Started today in training for Barry 10k next August, feeling wobbly Tring not to...

BROCK62

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Y A Y 🏃‍♀️🥳 Graduated!!

I’ve only gone and done it!! Just back from my graduation run and I cannot stop grinning!! It wasn’t pretty as I’ve been unwell this week ... post Covid...

I’ve only gone and done it!! Just back from my graduation run and I cannot stop...

TenaciousDeb

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5k finished today - Advice please - Stamina/speed

Hi guys, I just completed run 3 of week 9 of couch to 5k. Managed to do all 9 weeks in a row, no cheating and, by some miracle, no repeating. I’m after advice...

Hi guys, I just completed run 3 of week 9 of couch to 5k. Managed to do all 9 we...

Coops31

•4 years ago

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Failure

Week 7 run 3 and I had to stop after just 9 minutes as right leg was so sore. It’s a pain running from knee to back of calf. It was so hot and humid I don’t...

Week 7 run 3 and I had to stop after just 9 minutes as right leg was so sore. It...

Hanfel

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 R3

When I started C25K I wondered how I would ever get through this, almost collapsing in a breathless heap after 60 secs of my first run, to my own amazement I...

When I started C25K I wondered how I would ever get through this, almost collaps...

Byheck

Graduate•4 years ago

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Fat & 50 !!

Morning All First post on graduation day. Hooray... I am fat !! and 50 and suffered a heart attack at 46 (diagnosed on my birthday) - a fairly regular gym goer...

Morning All First post on graduation day. Hooray... I am fat !! and 50 and suffe...

JayDee007

•4 years ago

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Newbie to the site but not to exercise

Week 6 run 3 today I’m finding pretty easy going now, 💭 I could possibly do the whole 30 minutes but due to my health conditions I’m not pushing it. Taking...

Week 6 run 3 today I’m finding pretty easy going now, 💭 I could possibly do the...

Bluenos3

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5 R3 done - what a struggle

I’ve managed pretty well up to now, even completing the 20 minutes solid run better than I thought I would .... but today’s interval run nearly did me in!...

I’ve managed pretty well up to now, even completing the 20 minutes solid run bet...

JackyGT

•4 years ago

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Show I aim to try to walk with this condition

Good morning Looking for advice on walking.... I was diagnosed with CLL November 2019 from a routine blood test. It progressed much quicker than I had...

Good morning Looking for advice on walking.... I was diagnosed with CLL Novembe...

Caoimh37

•4 years ago

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made it through w5r3!!

I did it!! And it really wasn't too bad at alll The majority of the run actually felt really good; and honestly at the 10 minute mark I really started to...

I did it!! And it really wasn't too bad at alll The majority of the run actually...

a_in_gsr

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1- I've achieved my goal!

I'm ecstatic! I still have 2 runs left in the programme but today I achieved my goal of running for 30 minutes without stopping. I am SO proud of myself. I...

I'm ecstatic! I still have 2 runs left in the programme but today I achieved my ...

Weff

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3

Hi all, hope everyone is doing well. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ This is the first App that I like, it is really good. I am 1/2 way through week 3, feeling good.🤪😝😃

Hi all, hope everyone is doing well. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ This is the first App that I lik...

SuzRun

•4 years ago

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Lovely consolidation run!

Not updated in a while, so quick update to say been on my 5th or 6th (actually lost track now!) consolidation run this morning! Up at 7:30am and feel very...

Not updated in a while, so quick update to say been on my 5th or 6th (actually l...

HelenofTroy123

Graduate•4 years ago

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AUGUST 2020 CONSOLIDATION CLUB

WELCOME TO THE AUGUST CONSOLIDATION CLUB This is the place for those who have just graduated to talk about plans, problems, terrors and triumphs. This...

WELCOME TO THE AUGUST CONSOLIDATION CLUB This is the place for those who have ju...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•4 years ago

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Are you struggling?

W9R2 Morning all. Just one run to go. It has taken me 11 weeks rather than 9, but that's ok. I have had good runs, bad runs and give up no runs, but that's......

W9R2 Morning all. Just one run to go. It has taken me 11 weeks rather than 9, bu...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 1 advice

Morning peoples Have done week 1 2 runs so far and really loving it but I have some burning questions that are bothering me and I want to get the best out of...

Morning peoples Have done week 1 2 runs so far and really loving it but I have ...

CrazyCakeLady

•4 years ago

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August 2020 GRADUATION BADGE POST! 🤩 Request your badge here!!!

EDIT: September post is up now!...

roseabi

•4 years ago

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41 - 6ft 2” - 20st 12lb - W9R1

It’s funny how two days ago I really struggled with the last run of W8, but today absolutely smashed my first 30 minute run 💪. Yes the last 5 minutes was...

It’s funny how two days ago I really struggled with the last run of W8, but toda...

Sedge

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7 D3 failure

Really annoyed with myself only managed 16 mins of my 25 today. It’s the first time I have not completed a week and am gutted! I couldn’t seem to get my...

Really annoyed with myself only managed 16 mins of my 25 today. It’s the first t...

Bevvy_81

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

1st step

Prep before run !

OFF THE COUCH: Bad for your knees? NO! The opposite in fact ...

Week 8 run 2

Hi. I’m Alan and need to be healthier and lighter

W9R2 - getting closer !

W2 R3 completed 😀

First post grad run

Tight quads

Should I buy a ‘running watch’?

W9 R3 Graduation Day

Start prep for 10k

Y A Y 🏃‍♀️🥳 Graduated!!

Couch to 5k finished today - Advice please - Stamina/speed

Failure

W8 R3

Fat & 50 !!

Newbie to the site but not to exercise

Wk5 R3 done - what a struggle

Show I aim to try to walk with this condition

made it through w5r3!!

W9R1- I've achieved my goal!

Week 3

Lovely consolidation run!

AUGUST 2020 CONSOLIDATION CLUB

Are you struggling?

Week 1 advice

August 2020 GRADUATION BADGE POST! 🤩 Request your badge here!!!

41 - 6ft 2” - 20st 12lb - W9R1

W7 D3 failure

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