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Injury

I tried running at the start of lockdown, and caused trauma to my feet (really painful) front of the foot near the ankle. Left me struggling to walk. I’m 65...

I tried running at the start of lockdown, and caused trauma to my feet (really p...

Sloopym

•4 years ago

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Think I'm going to be a fair weather slogger ;-)

Week 9 run 1 !! I did it... a full 30mins... very slowly...but who cares...I did it! It was really cold though and I'm a bit of a wuss so I nearly didn't go......

Week 9 run 1 !! I did it... a full 30mins... very slowly...but who cares...I did...

carolinestanford

Graduate•4 years ago

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Any advice for running as weather gets colder, do you use a long sleeve base layer or maybe any recommendations on running tights?

Running in the colder weather

EngFan

Graduate•4 years ago

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By Jove, I think she's got it! - thanks so much to everyone

OK, so I picked myself up by the scruff of the neck and told myself that today was going to be different. After all of your lovely encouragement and advice, I...

OK, so I picked myself up by the scruff of the neck and told myself that today w...

Pnegirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3 Done

I did it, it was pouring of rain and really windy but I did it. W8 starts tomorrow, I’m pretty sure I can do another 3 minutes

I did it, it was pouring of rain and really windy but I did it. W8 starts tomo...

JEGS

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Running in the rain...weirdly satisfying

That’s it really... 😂😂😂...wk8r2 done and dusted on a wet Friday morning. Taking a weekend break to recharge and will resume on Monday...4 runs to go till...

That’s it really... 😂😂😂...wk8r2 done and dusted on a wet Friday morning. Taki...

Djboom

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Any advice on treadmills?

I've been running on roads until now, in the country, but I'm back at work in London. I'm less keen on running on roads here so have been using the treadmill...

I've been running on roads until now, in the country, but I'm back at work in Lo...

palestrina

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 Run 1

Ok so this was the hardest run so far. There was one major reason for this: I was working until fairly late last night (outdoors) and got home absolutely...

Ok so this was the hardest run so far. There was one major reason for this: I wa...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Am I too slow for a 'Park run'?

Luckily, my next 'Consolidation Run' isn't until tomorrow, as it is chucking it down with rain here today. I've read some posts this week about the 5K Park...

Luckily, my next 'Consolidation Run' isn't until tomorrow, as it is chucking it ...

030961

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woo hoo celebrating 🥳

So I’ve only gone and done it! Final run this morning, now a graduate 👩‍🎓, to be honest this will be the 2nd time I’ve done this so the real task will be to...

So I’ve only gone and done it! Final run this morning, now a graduate 👩‍🎓, to ...

Floss66

•4 years ago

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Not always easy

I try to run every other day since I graduated.... I’m still v slow. ...& I still find some days tough.... but... I jog for 3 miles... and I like how I feel...

I try to run every other day since I graduated.... I’m still v slow. ...& I stil...

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 run 3

I only did it! 😁😁😁 Barely slept all night, almost didn't go. Went at 05:30 and made it all the way! Absolutely delighted as could barely do a minute 5...

I only did it! 😁😁😁 Barely slept all night, almost didn't go. Went at 05:30 an...

Jericho2332

Graduate•4 years ago

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Any advice about running with a cold?

What advice would the graduates give about running with a cold (and in rainy weather!). Thanks

What advice would the graduates give about running with a cold (and in rainy wea...

Buzzbeebh

Graduate•4 years ago

17 Replies

I did it!

Finished Couch to 5k today. Beautiful morning for it before the rain started. Never imagined I would manage it after wheezing round the first week and...

Finished Couch to 5k today. Beautiful morning for it before the rain started. Ne...

Newrunner0720

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it!

I can't believe that I have graduated! I never thought at the start of this I'd do it. I struggled the first few weeks, and still haven't managed 5k, but I'm...

I can't believe that I have graduated! I never thought at the start of this I'd...

Juliepooh69

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Week 8 finished.

Thanks to the encouragement and support of all you wonderful peeps I just ran my last run of week 8. It was a lovely run. No Ollie!!! My youngest had taken...

Thanks to the encouragement and support of all you wonderful peeps I just ran my...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2 over 5k done!

Ok, 10 minutes of that was the walking warm up and cool down but I'm still proud either way! I'm starting to think ahead now - what comes after c25k is...

Ok, 10 minutes of that was the walking warm up and cool down but I'm still proud...

Shon337

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

I'm Back! It's Back!

Aww Running! I have missed you. Last recorded run on Strava August 23rd. On August 24th, I broke my scapula (shoulder blade) and, although not fully recovered,...

Aww Running! I have missed you. Last recorded run on Strava August 23rd. On Augu...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2

I did run 1 of week 4 on Tuesday lunch time when it was sunny and pretty warm, I managed to complete it but I did struggle near the end. Today I did run 2...

I did run 1 of week 4 on Tuesday lunch time when it was sunny and pretty warm, I...

LauraRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 run 2

Fortunately I missed the rain this evening was quite dreading running 🏃‍♀️ in the rain ☔️- need to get some better clothing for autumn/winter. Any...

Fortunately I missed the rain this evening was quite dreading running 🏃‍♀️ in t...

Ali_boo

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Mid morning runs - not a fan 😒

Got up at 6:45 and got ready to go for my morning run and the heavens opened - torrential rain. So I thought I’d start work early (the plus side of this...

Got up at 6:45 and got ready to go for my morning run and the heavens opened - t...

JetsNanna

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Unable to use app

Not sure why I have had to delete the app Anyone with same problem?

QuiltsC25K

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 - stuck!!!

Looking for some help or advice please! Started C25k and managed the first 6 weeks without issue. I have now been stuck at week 7 for almost 2 months! I just...

Looking for some help or advice please! Started C25k and managed the first 6 wee...

Trundlingalong

Graduate•4 years ago

17 Replies

Footwear

What are the best brand running trainers in the wet I got brooks and under armour and both slip band in the wet

What are the best brand running trainers in the wet I got brooks and under armou...

mandy167

•4 years ago

14 Replies

W9 R2 nearly there!

My husband and I have treated ourselves to a Garmin watch to share (and hopefully encourage us to keep getting out there in the coming weeks and months!) so...

My husband and I have treated ourselves to a Garmin watch to share (and hopefull...

Sleepyhead55

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Speed podcast first attempt.

So I’ve downloaded the speed podcast and I given it a go. I don’t think I actually ran completely to the beat but I’m happy with my first attempt. And I was a...

So I’ve downloaded the speed podcast and I given it a go. I don’t think I actua...

pegasus2512

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Week 1 Run 1 after covid

Last year I had huge health issues (lung related), then less than a fortnight after getting the all clear in March I got covid 🙄 Finally felt up to running...

Last year I had huge health issues (lung related), then less than a fortnight af...

SK1976

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Finally just done week 9 run 3.

Its taken me awhile but have enjoyed it. Any tips on what next?

Stephfy

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Abdominal pain mid run?

Abdominal pain mid run? Does anyone else get random lower abdomen pain when they run? I thought it had gone away week 4 and chalked it down to having stronger...

Abdominal pain mid run? Does anyone else get random lower abdomen pain when the...

magenta_sparkles

•4 years ago

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Last holiday run before quarantine

The lazy gremlin nearly persuaded me that a lie in would be a great idea but no...I got up while it was still pretty dark and set off for my final holiday run...

The lazy gremlin nearly persuaded me that a lie in would be a great idea but no....

SJ60

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2020

Injury

Think I'm going to be a fair weather slogger ;-)

Any advice for running as weather gets colder, do you use a long sleeve base layer or maybe any recommendations on running tights?

By Jove, I think she's got it! - thanks so much to everyone

W7R3 Done

Running in the rain...weirdly satisfying

Any advice on treadmills?

Week 9 Run 1

Am I too slow for a 'Park run'?

Woo hoo celebrating 🥳

Not always easy

Week 5 run 3

Any advice about running with a cold?

I did it!

I did it!

Week 8 finished.

W8R2 over 5k done!

I'm Back! It's Back!

Week 4 Run 2

Week 2 run 2

Mid morning runs - not a fan 😒

Unable to use app

Week 7 - stuck!!!

Footwear

W9 R2 nearly there!

Speed podcast first attempt.

Week 1 Run 1 after covid

Finally just done week 9 run 3.

Abdominal pain mid run?

Last holiday run before quarantine

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