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Tier 4

Quick question which might seem odd. I’m in tier 4. Should I wear a mask when running? Notice more people wearing them outside. Any thoughts? Not sure its the...

Quick question which might seem odd. I’m in tier 4. Should I wear a mask when ru...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3 done!

Just to say chuffed to bits I just completed this. The naysayer in me said it wouldn’t happen, but it did 😀. I seem to enjoy running in the dark more, no...

Just to say chuffed to bits I just completed this. The naysayer in me said it w...

Frenc

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Just completed Week 9 Run 2. Managed 3.2Km this evening. Slightly less than my previous run. Hoping I will go a bit further on my graduation run.

Just completed Week 9 Run 2. Managed 3.2Km this evening. Slightly less than my p...

ClutchingAtStraws

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - not completed!

I tried this run this morning after much procrastination (did W5 run 1 three times and run 2 twice although the second time I increased from 8 minute runs to a...

I tried this run this morning after much procrastination (did W5 run 1 three tim...

IdleThreat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Second fastest 5k!

It wasn’t the plan to aim for a quicker pace, just to complete 5k. Very pleased with the time even so!

It wasn’t the plan to aim for a quicker pace, just to complete 5k. Very pleased ...

Pinkpig20

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1/3

Well I got out this morning and ran in the adjacent estate where I live. The sun was shining, pathway a bit frosty, but it was great. I was so surprised when “...

Well I got out this morning and ran in the adjacent estate where I live. The sun...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Early Christmas present!

When I started C25k at the end of October I really didn't think I'd be able to complete it. But after a few weeks it got a lot easier and I realsied that if...

When I started C25k at the end of October I really didn't think I'd be able to c...

Mikew84

Graduate•4 years ago

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Well and truly flabbergasted

I’m so proud of myself. After so many set backs, including a bout of Covid and 2 sprained ankles, I’ve finally completed W9r3. I can’t believe it. The best...

I’m so proud of myself. After so many set backs, including a bout of Covid and 2...

HattieCooke

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back pain

Hi All, ive finished my W5R3 yesterday and was feeling great however ive woken up with rather unpleasant back pain. Thankfully it got better in the morning....

Hi All, ive finished my W5R3 yesterday and was feeling great however ive woken u...

NusiaFab

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2 happening tonight

Weather looking kind for W1R2 tonight.. Tempted to up the pace a bit but will continue slow and steady for now..

Weather looking kind for W1R2 tonight.. Tempted to up the pace a bit but will co...

Unfit_Dad

•4 years ago

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W5R2 done this morning

I did W5R1 on Sunday morning, W5R2 today, neither very fast but I completed them. I'm confident for W5R3 on Thursday - in today's podcast Laura said it's more...

I did W5R1 on Sunday morning, W5R2 today, neither very fast but I completed them...

swissfish

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R2 done

An enjoyable run today, lovely weather, nice steady pace, very pleased to have got this far! Thought it might be a difficult one, as amid all of the doom of...

An enjoyable run today, lovely weather, nice steady pace, very pleased to have g...

Valerunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Will I ever run 5k in less than 35 min?

I have been running on and off since 2014. I used to be able to do the Parkun in 31 or 32 minutes. I now run every Saturday with my hubby and struggle to run...

I have been running on and off since 2014. I used to be able to do the Parkun in...

Verovero

Graduate•4 years ago

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the rise before the fall

An unintentional PB for 5k was swiftly followed by an unmitigated disaster. It was lashing with rain last night and as I was determined to get my three runs...

An unintentional PB for 5k was swiftly followed by an unmitigated disaster. It ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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CR 8

My first run in a little while. I’d had a friend staying with me and took a little break from the intensity of the diet and exercise - basically an early...

My first run in a little while. I’d had a friend staying with me and took a litt...

pr0fess0r

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Very interesting

I’m returned to running after several failed attempts. Completed c25k in September. Then got bit demotivated as I felt I’d done it. Idefinayely need a...

I’m returned to running after several failed attempts. Completed c25k in Septem...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•4 years ago

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I think I’m a little bit addicted

Thought I wasn’t going to get my run in today as had so many things to do but it was in the back of my mind all day. Got changed to run at one point and then...

Thought I wasn’t going to get my run in today as had so many things to do but it...

Justdoit4u

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3!!! DONE😀

Was really dreading this run because 20 mins to me sounded like 20 miles 😕but I thought just do it!! Glad I did cos I've proved to myself I can do it 😀I just...

Was really dreading this run because 20 mins to me sounded like 20 miles 😕but I...

CI578

Graduate•4 years ago

27 Replies

ITBS Recovery

Hi, I’ve suffered from ITB syndrome since I ran a marathon in 2016 and would like to know - has anyone ever got over it? I have had - dozen physio sessions and...

Hi, I’ve suffered from ITB syndrome since I ran a marathon in 2016 and would lik...

Bomoao

•4 years ago

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I’ve not been posting but I’ve still been running 🏃🏻‍♀️

I haven’t posted for a while because I’ve had a lot on my storm-tossed mind but I have continued with my running. The weather hasn’t been great on my run days...

I haven’t posted for a while because I’ve had a lot on my storm-tossed mind but...

JetsNanna

Graduate•4 years ago

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My favourite one yet! W7R1🤩

Well I'm not really sure how this happened but today I completed W7R1 and found it to be my favourite run yet! (I know, right?!🤪) I set out earlier than...

Well I'm not really sure how this happened but today I completed W7R1 and found ...

Lindsey1097

Graduate•4 years ago

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w6r3

va-va-voom! i did it!

changing-woman

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 - rain rain rain

Hiya, I felt a little hesitant to go eun as it was raining well, but I went nevertheless. And what the hell? Running in rain is fun! And when stepping right in...

Hiya, I felt a little hesitant to go eun as it was raining well, but I went neve...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Another W5R3 survivor!!!!

Done it! I ‘ran’ for 20 minutes non stop today and it was .... ok! It seemed to take a while for the first 10 minutes to pass, but once I turned around to head...

Done it! I ‘ran’ for 20 minutes non stop today and it was .... ok! It seemed to ...

flightrisk

•4 years ago

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Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas

Well work is finished for the year now, hope I can get some running in over the break ! Wishing you all the best Christmas you can have and a better 2021

Well work is finished for the year now, hope I can get some running in over the ...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Seasons Greetings to you all

I haven’t posted on here for a while and hope you are all well. Since graduating I have continued with consolidation runs (CR 1 / take 20+) and although I...

I haven’t posted on here for a while and hope you are all well. Since graduati...

LittleMissie

•4 years ago

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'Keep getting asked to log in again' error has been reported to Health Unlocked UPDATE: ERROR HAS BEEN FIXED

UPDATE: ERROR HAS BEEN FIXED Hi everyone! I'm sorry if you are being asked to log in repeatedly. This and a few other errors have been reported to Health...

UPDATE: ERROR HAS BEEN FIXED Hi everyone! I'm sorry if you are being asked to lo...

roseabi

•4 years ago

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W5R3 completed

It was raining this morning so I almost didnt go out but then i thought, whats the worst that can happen? If this one wont work out, i can always repeat the...

It was raining this morning so I almost didnt go out but then i thought, whats t...

NusiaFab

Graduate•4 years ago

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Log in

Still having to re log in to HU after hitting the notification icon ☹️

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK6R3 Done - now I'm officially a runner 😊

I can't imagine the conditions being much worse for this but I've been stealing myself for this one. So in the cold rain, wind and dark I ventured out to...

I can't imagine the conditions being much worse for this but I've been stealing ...

Zip54

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2020

Tier 4

W6R3 done!

Week 9 Run 2

Week 5 Run 3 - not completed!

Second fastest 5k!

Week 2 Run 1/3

Early Christmas present!

Well and truly flabbergasted

Back pain

W1R2 happening tonight

W5R2 done this morning

W7R2 done

Will I ever run 5k in less than 35 min?

the rise before the fall

CR 8

Very interesting

I think I’m a little bit addicted

W5R3!!! DONE😀

ITBS Recovery

I’ve not been posting but I’ve still been running 🏃🏻‍♀️

My favourite one yet! W7R1🤩

w6r3

W6R2 - rain rain rain

Another W5R3 survivor!!!!

Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas

Seasons Greetings to you all

'Keep getting asked to log in again' error has been reported to Health Unlocked UPDATE: ERROR HAS BEEN FIXED

W5R3 completed

Log in

WK6R3 Done - now I'm officially a runner 😊

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