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Lunch time run

I mixed things up a bit today and did my run at lunchtime. Ankle seems fine, and I managed to push myself a little faster at the end of each 8 minute block....

I mixed things up a bit today and did my run at lunchtime. Ankle seems fine, and...

HattieCooke

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tinnitus/Jogging

Hey guys, Strange one and maybe no correlation but since I’ve started jogging I’ve developed tinnitus. It’s now constant. I get a kind of whooshing sound a...

Hey guys, Strange one and maybe no correlation but since I’ve started jogging ...

Maxi80

•4 years ago

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Last Run Before Race for Life @ Home

Not an Early one for me today... Was away for few days stupidly camping in rain ha ha all good fun... leaking tents and poorly cars... Any way finally home n...

Not an Early one for me today... Was away for few days stupidly camping in rain ...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Slow down to speed up

Running slowly makes faster runners 😁 https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/a776622/how-slowing-down-can-help-you-speed-up/

Running slowly makes faster runners 😁 https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Electrolyte tabs - recommendations?

Hi all, I read about electrolyte tabs recently and thought I would give them a go - but upon Googling them, found that there are way too many options! So has...

Hi all, I read about electrolyte tabs recently and thought I would give them a g...

itselenax

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st consolidation today

I’m just about to set off using the stepping stone podcast this time , daft question but I’m really new to this autumn/winter running malarkey. I’ve been...

I’m just about to set off using the stepping stone podcast this time , daft ques...

Mumof2cats

•4 years ago

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Week Three, Run Two

Had a routine health check yesterday and going to record my stats here - to compare in the future. Hopefully they will improve due to my increase in exercise:...

Had a routine health check yesterday and going to record my stats here - to comp...

mummybowles

Graduate•4 years ago

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New run

Yesterday I was contemplating my next run. I saw a weather report for today, which didn’t look too promising. My partner, who has been running for years was...

Yesterday I was contemplating my next run. I saw a weather report for today, whi...

Gardenjoy

•4 years ago

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Colds!!

I'm on consolidation runs and have been since August, reaching 5k. I have a stinking cold, I'm struggling, missed Tues run, only managed 24mins today and...

I'm on consolidation runs and have been since August, reaching 5k. I have a stin...

Ln_art

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2 👍🏼

So after the overwhelming support after my last post I got my mojo back ! Off work today so went a little bit later. Tough run, calves are hurting when I’m...

So after the overwhelming support after my last post I got my mojo back ! Off wo...

mezziejay

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2 Tried too hard

Saw my chance in the dry window of weather this morning to get the R2 under my belt, made the mistake of thinking how far can I run in the 28 minutes excluding...

Saw my chance in the dry window of weather this morning to get the R2 under my b...

Dups

Graduate•4 years ago

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Knees!

Hi, I've just finished week 2 but my knees are really stiff and quite painful and aching. Does anyone know if this is normal as I haven't run for years (as...

Hi, I've just finished week 2 but my knees are really stiff and quite painful an...

Cudrik

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R1 -- Freyr smiles down benignly

As I drove the 10 miles to the office this morning on a dank and dreary A30, with the windscreen wipers on intermittent, and having seen a dismal weather...

As I drove the 10 miles to the office this morning on a dank and dreary A30, wit...

Bogshuffler

Graduate•4 years ago

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8 minutes twice to one run of 20 minutes. Really?

Is this possible?

Grannie49

•4 years ago

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Bring on Week 5 Run 3!

Hi all! Last night I did W5R2 which was really nice even though I did do it in the rain... I can feel that my legs are getting stronger which is so cool!...

Hi all! Last night I did W5R2 which was really nice even though I did do it in t...

itselenax

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5k weight gain - help!

I have started the couch to 5k programme and am currently on week 5 - can’t believe I actually managed to run 8 whole mins! Anyway, my question is has anyone...

I have started the couch to 5k programme and am currently on week 5 - can’t beli...

Becboc2003

•4 years ago

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1st run after graduating - 5K in 34.38 minutes 😀 Music suggestions!?

My first run after graduating on Tuesday. Thought I would keep going until I hit 5K 🙂 I’ve found it really helpful having a running playlist on Spotify, but...

My first run after graduating on Tuesday. Thought I would keep going until I hit...

Chickien

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still plodding on !

Right, I'm a chasing snails 'runner' ,but today I ran for 42 minutes! The longest time I've managed and I am really pleased .Only 4.5km which is my usual pace....

Right, I'm a chasing snails 'runner' ,but today I ran for 42 minutes! The longes...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Hi all, I have just done wk4r1 but since I started couchto5k every time I run I wake up in the night with really bad hip pain. I suffer with

painful hips but feel that running is making it worse! 😩 do I carry on?? I want to, but feel it’s doing me more harm than good.

painful hips but feel that running is making it worse! 😩 do I carry on?? I want...

Turquoiseart1

•4 years ago

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Consolidation 12 - Soaking 5km

When going to bed at 9:30 last night (I'm cool), I decided to set my alarm for before 5am in order to go out for a run and be back before anyone woke up....

When going to bed at 9:30 last night (I'm cool), I decided to set my alarm for b...

Kish247

Graduate•4 years ago

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Technique

So I recently graduated and, as a reward, I went and got my gait analysed and bought myself a pair of proper running shoes. That was all lovely, but the gait...

So I recently graduated and, as a reward, I went and got my gait analysed and bo...

MartinMX5

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Love Running 🏃‍♂️

Cold, Dark, Raining, Early Morning, Perfect 👌 for a Challenge Run, rewards is Excilarating 😎

Cold, Dark, Raining, Early Morning, Perfect 👌 for a Challenge Run, rewards is ...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W8/R1 In the torrential rain!

Can’t believe I picked the only 40 minutes of the entire day and just after 5 mins in, was hit with such a torrential downpour! Talk about soggy, kept the...

Can’t believe I picked the only 40 minutes of the entire day and just after 5 mi...

Sussex13

Graduate•4 years ago

19 Replies

Week 7 complete 👍

I have definitely caught the running bug! I was so tired yesterday evening and late leaving a work meeting but, instead of saying to my running mates I...

I have definitely caught the running bug! I was so tired yesterday evening and ...

cfwright42

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it!!! Wahooo!! 5.1k on last run of week 9

I cannot believe I have actually done it! I have just completed couch to 5k and literally on the last run managed to reach 5k. I really pushed myself and ran...

I cannot believe I have actually done it! I have just completed couch to 5k and ...

Yellowteacher34

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

W7 R3

Hi all. I’ve just finished week 7 and I’m feeling pretty good about it. I don’t really like evening running but it was an early start at work and a pre-work...

Hi all. I’ve just finished week 7 and I’m feeling pretty good about it. I don’t ...

Marcomanc

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduate 5k 😁😁

Well as a first graduate run, I am delighted with this! But I sooooo wish parkrun was on at the moment so I could join in the fun! Still missing Michael...

Well as a first graduate run, I am delighted with this! But I sooooo wish parkr...

ChipsAndChocolate

Graduate•4 years ago

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🏃MMD's Weekly Virtual 5K Run 7 25th - 27th Sept 2020🏃

Apologies as I missed a week last week due to problems with my Internet Service Provider but back on-line now again ! This is a regular weekly event for...

Apologies as I missed a week last week due to problems with my Internet Service ...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Set back

So, I went back to week 1 and was looking forward to starting week 2 when I developed an awful toothache. Been to dentist and reacted to anaesthetic as always,...

So, I went back to week 1 and was looking forward to starting week 2 when I deve...

swim63

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W2R1- completed!

Well, that got the lungs working! The 50 year old knee injury played up a bit but not enough to slow me down. Glad I wore trainers though (taking it...

Well, that got the lungs working! The 50 year old knee injury played up a bit ...

DaiNamic

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2020

Lunch time run

Tinnitus/Jogging

Last Run Before Race for Life @ Home

Slow down to speed up

Electrolyte tabs - recommendations?

1st consolidation today

Week Three, Run Two

New run

Colds!!

W8R2 👍🏼

W8R2 Tried too hard

Knees!

W9 R1 -- Freyr smiles down benignly

8 minutes twice to one run of 20 minutes. Really?

Bring on Week 5 Run 3!

Couch to 5k weight gain - help!

1st run after graduating - 5K in 34.38 minutes 😀 Music suggestions!?

Still plodding on !

Hi all, I have just done wk4r1 but since I started couchto5k every time I run I wake up in the night with really bad hip pain. I suffer with

Consolidation 12 - Soaking 5km

Technique

Love Running 🏃‍♂️

W8/R1 In the torrential rain!

Week 7 complete 👍

I did it!!! Wahooo!! 5.1k on last run of week 9

W7 R3

Graduate 5k 😁😁

🏃MMD's Weekly Virtual 5K Run 7 25th - 27th Sept 2020🏃

Set back

W2R1- completed!

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