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Eating before/after a run

Hello, I'm in week 3 of C25K and doing OK. At the moment I'm fine with water and 1/2 banana before a run and other half with porridge/nuts/blueberries/skimmed...

Hello, I'm in week 3 of C25K and doing OK. At the moment I'm fine with water and...

Ianastarter

•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K plus

Wonderful! I have just completed the Stamina podcast on the Couch to 5K plus. Well worth doing and I will certainly use the three again. It was raining and I...

Wonderful! I have just completed the Stamina podcast on the Couch to 5K plus. We...

LetsgoLizzie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Disappointed im crippled with stitches what am I doing wrong?

So I'm on week 2 and legs are not too tired and breathing is fine I'm not running badly out of breath. But crippled with stitch in right side. I am taking...

So I'm on week 2 and legs are not too tired and breathing is fine I'm not runnin...

Yellowsunset

Graduate•4 years ago

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8,500m So is it a PF or a PD or a PL

As in personal farthest, personal distance or personal longest? :-). Just went out to run and felt that 6 to 7 km would be good this morning but felt so...

As in personal farthest, personal distance or personal longest? :-). Just went ...

Bogshuffler

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 7 Run 1

Who would have thought I could run for 25mins non-stop? Well I did and it’s the second time in a row, a slight niggle in my calves half way but no jelly legs....

Who would have thought I could run for 25mins non-stop? Well I did and it’s the ...

LittleMissie

•4 years ago

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Made me chuckle 😆

🤣🤣🤣

Speedy60

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R1 bounce back

Yesterday, after taking a couple of rest days, I did this run without a problem. I know many find it’s relatively easy from mid-programme onwards but I really,...

Yesterday, after taking a couple of rest days, I did this run without a problem....

GailXrunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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Virtual run with my girl.

Yesterday we woke up to a beautiful morning,just right for my second run of the week...the rain lately has been abit of a pain.My daughter text to say she was...

Yesterday we woke up to a beautiful morning,just right for my second run of the...

rosie2shoes

Graduate•4 years ago

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Umming & Ahhing!

So this morning had that feeling umming & Ahhing, don't know if I spelt that right , Anyway decided to turn the Neg feeling into a positive move,as I live by...

So this morning had that feeling umming & Ahhing, don't know if I spelt that rig...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 2

After last week's running highs today has brought me crashing down to earth! Decided to jog pretty slowly until I stopped feeling so tight and heavy legged......

After last week's running highs today has brought me crashing down to earth! Dec...

Jericho2332

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 - Run 2

Run 2 of Week 5 done! It was super cold again but now I have padded out my Spotify playlist with Jul, PNL, The Doors, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Guns n Roses,...

Run 2 of Week 5 done! It was super cold again but now I have padded out my Spoti...

pr0fess0r

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3 R1 - Running Pain?

I've recently got into Couch to 5K (I've completed the program once before with no issues) but when I'm running I'm getting pain along the side of my...

I've recently got into Couch to 5K (I've completed the program once before with ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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A Tale of Two Consolidation Runs : Simply Super Run 6 & Simply Stupid Run 7

Very late posting these, and probably forgotten much about Run 6 . Run 7 I do remember 🙈 ( funny how you remember/dwell on the rubbish stuff in life 😂😂 )...

Very late posting these, and probably forgotten much about Run 6 . Run 7 I do re...

RacingintheStreet

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 complete!

If someone had seriously told me I'd be running 25 solid minutes before starting this I would have laughed at them. To be honest I'm still incredulous coming...

If someone had seriously told me I'd be running 25 solid minutes before starting...

Vogueskater

•4 years ago

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if i can run 30 mins in 8 wks time i'll die of JOY!

am going to do W1R3 the day after tomorrow and just cannot imagine getting thru it at all, after my experiences so far! but am determined to. got the bit...

am going to do W1R3 the day after tomorrow and just cannot imagine getting thru ...

changing-woman

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation 27: Run 27: First Time out with my head torch on 😁

So, the plan was to go out Tuesday. But that was a fools plan. The kids are on half term and Tuesday is a BUSY day in work.... from start to finish, so I...

So, the plan was to go out Tuesday. But that was a fools plan. The kids are on...

Plattszo

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2

Second run after a prolonged absence. Definitely better than Monday’s effort. Roll on Friday!

Second run after a prolonged absence. Definitely better than Monday’s effort. ...

Bostonlandy

•4 years ago

1 Reply

It’s done ✅

I’ve finally completed week 6 run 3 which I should have done last Sunday 🤷‍♀️ - it was cold, wet and dark but I ran for 25 minutes 🥳 - feeling pleased with...

I’ve finally completed week 6 run 3 which I should have done last Sunday 🤷‍♀️ -...

Ali_boo

•4 years ago

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Sore Hips

So been continuing to run ( jog ) 5 k approx 2 times a week...try for 3 but at times life gets in the way.. Last 2 runs have been a struggle , hips are...

So been continuing to run ( jog ) 5 k approx 2 times a week...try for 3 but at t...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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OFF THE COUCH: What's the most effective cardio exercise?

"Pick an activity you enjoy Finding the right activity is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure success. It needs to be something that feels...

"Pick an activity you enjoy Finding the right activity is one of the most import...

John_W

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Motivation

I need some ideas 💡 how to motivate myself to go out now the clocks have gone back and it’s cold and wet - I hate this time of year and just want to...

I need some ideas 💡 how to motivate myself to go out now the clocks have gone b...

Ali_boo

•4 years ago

13 Replies

W9R3

Whoopee, week9 run 3 completed. So pleased Can I have a graduate badge? What do I do now?????

Whoopee, week9 run 3 completed. So pleased Can I have a graduate badge? What do ...

Gastry

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2 the results are in...

how's about this? I DID IT!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!! but i am every bit as exhausted as i was when i did the first run... in fact more so cos i walked for 5000 paces...

how's about this? I DID IT!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!! but i am every bit as exhausted as ...

changing-woman

Graduate•4 years ago

38 Replies

Second attempt

Just finished run 2 week 1, this is my second attempt at couch to 5k, really hoping to keep my motivation this time! 🤞

Just finished run 2 week 1, this is my second attempt at couch to 5k, really hop...

Giggletowiggle

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Photos

Ok........So still unable to attach photos using iPhone iOS device...now trying with iPad..... Hallelujah!!!!!! Apparently it’s all to do with login.......

Ok........So still unable to attach photos using iPhone iOS device...now trying ...

Currentum4Salutem

•4 years ago

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Good run today

Loved the run today week 8

Peter5001

•4 years ago

1 Reply

This is so frustrating

Can’t attach photos!?!?!?!?!!🤬🤬 Using iPhone. Using the camera icon. No photo’s.... grrrr.

Can’t attach photos!?!?!?!?!!🤬🤬 Using iPhone. Using the camera icon. No photo...

Currentum4Salutem

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 - Graduation is in sight!

I decided to do run 2 of week 9 during my lunch break today as it’s due to rain a lot here later this afternoon and I wasn’t in the mood for a rainy run! I had...

I decided to do run 2 of week 9 during my lunch break today as it’s due to rain ...

LauraRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Nice steady run in the park this morning before the rain

Up and out a bit later than normal this morning. Back to the park after a challenging road run on Monday. Very soft underfoot and I was worried about slipping...

Up and out a bit later than normal this morning. Back to the park after a challe...

JetsNanna

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back on iiittt and buzzzzing

After starting my C25K journey in May and Graduating in September, I was running 5km regularly until mid sept when I fell hurting my knee ... and my pride. It...

After starting my C25K journey in May and Graduating in September, I was running...

IngridKW

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2020

Eating before/after a run

Couch to 5K plus

Disappointed im crippled with stitches what am I doing wrong?

8,500m So is it a PF or a PD or a PL

Wk 7 Run 1

Made me chuckle 😆

W7R1 bounce back

Virtual run with my girl.

Umming & Ahhing!

Consolidation Run 2

Week 5 - Run 2

W3 R1 - Running Pain?

A Tale of Two Consolidation Runs : Simply Super Run 6 & Simply Stupid Run 7

Week 6 complete!

if i can run 30 mins in 8 wks time i'll die of JOY!

Consolidation 27: Run 27: First Time out with my head torch on 😁

W1R2

It’s done ✅

Sore Hips

OFF THE COUCH: What's the most effective cardio exercise?

Motivation

W9R3

W1R2 the results are in...

Second attempt

Photos

Good run today

This is so frustrating

Week 9 Run 2 - Graduation is in sight!

Nice steady run in the park this morning before the rain

Back on iiittt and buzzzzing

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