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Runners’ High

Have spent all day creating a blog. I have a book on running doing the rounds of literary agents currently. Not the best time as everyone who ever thought they...

Have spent all day creating a blog. I have a book on running doing the rounds of...

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•4 years ago

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1K Speed Challenge 🏃‍♂️💨

roseabi’s Speed Challenge 1K 🎯 Why not add another challenge to my Bridge to 20K/HM eh?! 🤭 Set my baseline for the 1K Speed Challenge at 4:38 this...

roseabi’s Speed Challenge 1K 🎯 Why not add another challenge to my Bridge to ...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Keep on consolidating

When does consolidation just become normal? I don't know. Ive just worked out that Ive done 20 weeks' worth, hitting 3 runs/wk, at least 30 mins each. I do...

When does consolidation just become normal? I don't know. Ive just worked out ...

Plodder0771

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back at it after a break

Last run was 12th November. Hadn’t really planned on taking a break but during this run (NRC run) I was asked why? Why this particular run, why that specific...

Last run was 12th November. Hadn’t really planned on taking a break but during t...

Hula_hooping_rach

Graduate•4 years ago

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Physiological Changes

What are peoples biggest physiological changes that they have noticed since doing the couch to 5K?

What are peoples biggest physiological changes that they have noticed since doin...

AshleighB3

•4 years ago

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CR5 - with transition

Short run today. I revisited Week 5 run 3 - 20 minute run. I ran at my new comfortable pace but put the treadmill up to an incline of 2 for the whole...

Short run today. I revisited Week 5 run 3 - 20 minute run. I ran at my new c...

shuffleido

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally broke through another wall

It's a long time since I posted about my progress, but today I finally cracked run 3 of week 5, on my 11th attempt. Today I found the right (very very slow)...

It's a long time since I posted about my progress, but today I finally cracked r...

Rising60

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back in the saddle (kind of!)

Well, after back spasms threatened to derail me following a 25 minute run on Friday (R3 W6), I reached out and you guys did not disappoint; tons of really...

Well, after back spasms threatened to derail me following a 25 minute run on Fri...

Run-rabbit-run

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 completed

I discovered something new today: I was actually enjoying running! Never thought this would happen but there I was cruising along actually having a great time....

I discovered something new today: I was actually enjoying running! Never thought...

Herabera

•4 years ago

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W4R1 Stomach Cramps after running (not stitch)

I'm doing ok on the runs, but now developing a lot of tension around my diaphragm on run days after the run (not during) which is causing digestive issues -...

I'm doing ok on the runs, but now developing a lot of tension around my diaphra...

Karen59er

Graduate•4 years ago

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New member here, did W1R1 on Sunday, will do W1R2 later today

Having often stated that 'I don't do running' - here I am. I'd been worried that running was bad for knees but have been persuaded that's not the case. Other...

Having often stated that 'I don't do running' - here I am. I'd been worried that...

swissfish

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run No. 1

I am forcing myself to do this. I didn’t sleep well, ate late, but my running kit is ready (clean and folded from weekend laundry) so it would be rude not to...

I am forcing myself to do this. I didn’t sleep well, ate late, but my running ki...

AdieB

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated on Sunday!

I finally graduated on Sunday with a run with hubby in Regents Park. Great feeling to have finished W9 r3, especially after getting a back injury when I got...

I finally graduated on Sunday with a run with hubby in Regents Park. Great feel...

Avoidinghills

Graduate•4 years ago

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Killer w3r1

It was haaaaard. I didn’t enjoy it. My knees were both hurting, the old torn meniscus feels like it’s coming back. Aaagh. Going to take another rest day....

It was haaaaard. I didn’t enjoy it. My knees were both hurting, the old torn m...

Mollyjazz700

•4 years ago

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Did my first ever 5K this morning!

This morning, I mapped out my route for 5km, plugged in my headphones and just... went for it. My time was about 43:10. And I'm just so proud of myself. SO...

This morning, I mapped out my route for 5km, plugged in my headphones and just.....

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 - Mental barrier broken

I must admit, I wasn’t looking forward to this run. I remember from first time doing C25K that the first 20minuter was a big step. I set off slow and was...

I must admit, I wasn’t looking forward to this run. I remember from first time ...

Bostonlandy

•4 years ago

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Week 1 completed!!

Just finished week 1...felt good I'm so pleased 😀

CI578

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

I will complete this, I will run 5k... and some! To be continued...

Giggletowiggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3. Dark Night of the Soul Update!

Hi, All. I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who responded to my Dark Night of the Soul post on Friday. I was utterly despondent and fed up,...

Hi, All. I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who responded to my ...

BellaTheCook

Graduate•4 years ago

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My First Post

This is my first post! I am 59 and have competed at Latin American Dancing for many years but Covid-19 had put a complete stop to this. I needed something to...

This is my first post! I am 59 and have competed at Latin American Dancing for m...

Anthony59

Graduate•4 years ago

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4 x 3 mins

i did it! 4 lots of 3 mins running today. 12 minutes 10 seconds of running in all. so i am inching towards wk4r1's 5 minute runs. and the 16 minute total. come...

i did it! 4 lots of 3 mins running today. 12 minutes 10 seconds of running in al...

changing-woman

Graduate•4 years ago

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VRB - invaluable encouragement..

A full nine days since my last short run.. issues with my leg coinciding with a virus, so for a full week I even cried off permitted one to one walks with...

A full nine days since my last short run.. issues with my leg coinciding with a ...

PeggySusi

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8

Hello Just wanted to write down how fabulous and great I feel on week 8 Run 1 After week 7 ! Week 7 was not that good on Sunday I’d had a few gin and T-s all...

Hello Just wanted to write down how fabulous and great I feel on week 8 Run 1 A...

Headband

•4 years ago

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CR1: on-the-other-side run 🌗🌓+ stat-curious results + ❤️NHS dog-portrait mosaic

Well, here we are ‘on the other side’. The local vixens kept me awake well into the wee hours - it’s THAT time of year, so it was a slow start at 9.45. 🦊🦊🦊...

Well, here we are ‘on the other side’. The local vixens kept me awake well into ...

GailXrunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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Nearly half way through!

4 weeks in! I run 4 days instead of 3. I am loving this programme and should be completing it on the week of new years. What a way to start 2021 by running 5k!...

4 weeks in! I run 4 days instead of 3. I am loving this programme and should be ...

rachelhart

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Hold The Goddamn Phone

I. Am. A. Runner. Yesterday morning, Michael Johnson told me personally and I almost shed a tear. I'm not going to let it change me though. I'm still Paul from...

I. Am. A. Runner. Yesterday morning, Michael Johnson told me personally and I al...

PaulS83

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Back to run after shingles

So yesterday I couldn’t bear the wait any longer and went for a light jog I managed 4K, walked a couple of minutes when I felt like it. It felt good but after...

So yesterday I couldn’t bear the wait any longer and went for a light jog I mana...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week9Run3-

Really didn't feel up to this today- on a real☹️before I started!- gave my arse a good kicking and I've now graduated. Only did 2.86 miles at 12.11 pace...

Really didn't feel up to this today- on a real☹️before I started!- gave my arse ...

Teresafaith

Graduate•4 years ago

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Another consolidation run

Thanks to those who sent supportive messages - my mum's funeral over my root canal treatment successful and my tummy troubles feeling very nearly better I...

Thanks to those who sent supportive messages - my mum's funeral over my root ca...

mgrds

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1 Wasn’t as bad as I thought.

Just got in. Bit sweaty but that shows I put in some effort even though I run like a tortoise 🐢 Feels great to have done it. I wasn’t sure if I’d manage five...

Just got in. Bit sweaty but that shows I put in some effort even though I run li...

Leeloo7

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2020

Runners’ High

1K Speed Challenge 🏃‍♂️💨

Keep on consolidating

Back at it after a break

Physiological Changes

CR5 - with transition

Finally broke through another wall

Back in the saddle (kind of!)

Week 9 Run 2 completed

W4R1 Stomach Cramps after running (not stitch)

New member here, did W1R1 on Sunday, will do W1R2 later today

Consolidation run No. 1

Graduated on Sunday!

Killer w3r1

Did my first ever 5K this morning!

W5R3 - Mental barrier broken

Week 1 completed!!

Week 3 run 1

W6R3. Dark Night of the Soul Update!

My First Post

4 x 3 mins

VRB - invaluable encouragement..

Week 8

CR1: on-the-other-side run 🌗🌓+ stat-curious results + ❤️NHS dog-portrait mosaic

Nearly half way through!

Hold The Goddamn Phone

Back to run after shingles

Week9Run3-

Another consolidation run

W4R1 Wasn’t as bad as I thought.

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