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Hamstrung!

Well after graduation day on Friday I set out this morning on my first “solo” run with the aim to begin consolidating the 30 minute time running. Noticed a bit...

Well after graduation day on Friday I set out this morning on my first “solo” ru...

BlackCountryLee

Graduate•2 years ago

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w4r2 sadness

ok so first failed run today stopped 3 mins into final 5 mins actually wasnt the running or breathing my mental n motivation just wasnt there today i was...

ok so first failed run today stopped 3 mins into final 5 mins actually wasnt the...

Crow277

•2 years ago

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Anyone had any experience with achilles weakness?

I went to the physio this morning and she did the Thompson Test and its not torn, however I can’t rise to my tip toes on that leg - so what's going on? This...

I went to the physio this morning and she did the Thompson Test and its not torn...

Louisamith

•2 years ago

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week 1, run…?

I started week 1 last week not knowing if I’d be able to continue once I was on my new meds. Runs 1 and 2 went beautifully to plan - then on Thursday I got the...

I started week 1 last week not knowing if I’d be able to continue once I was on ...

RainbowC

Graduate•2 years ago

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Hi 👋

checking in.... it's been a while! Much going on, obviously including small people germs 🤦‍♀️ but 4 weeks into the summer hols and they're both almost germ...

checking in.... it's been a while! Much going on, obviously including small peop...

Mum22boys

Graduate•2 years ago

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5k run completed

i have completed my first 5k tun today 🙌

S_runner

•2 years ago

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the not running run 😱😱

Ollie and I headed out, after a lazy Sunday morning, to walk to the turn around tree by the stables - and as we got to the bottom of the hill (usually the 5min...

Ollie and I headed out, after a lazy Sunday morning, to walk to the turn around ...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•2 years ago

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wk 4 run 1 - slowing down, what a difference! 😃

Well after my last post I am over the moon with my run this morning. It was a real effort to get out as I was severely doubting myself but the run was the...

Well after my last post I am over the moon with my run this morning. It was a r...

Runforthedress

Graduate•2 years ago

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End of week 5

Wow first time I have run non stop for 20 mins since those cross country runs in the rain over Barn Elms over 40 years ago when the PE teachers didn’t fancy...

Wow first time I have run non stop for 20 mins since those cross country runs i...

ExBlondeMick

Graduate•2 years ago

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Parkrun no3

I went alone again today and started near the back. Over 260 people took part this morning. I noticed a man who looked to be in his 70’s ahead of me, he was...

I went alone again today and started near the back. Over 260 people took part th...

Dendev75

Graduate•2 years ago

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quick question

hi I’ve nearly completed the 5 k I’m loving it I just wanted to ask about my runs some runs I can do it with ease then another day I really struggle ??

hi I’ve nearly completed the 5 k I’m loving it I just wanted to ask about my run...

Dobut36

•2 years ago

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losing weight

I've completed the C25K and have been keeping up 3 runs per week. Some 5k, some less. I've lost just under 2 stone since changing my diet and running....

I've completed the C25K and have been keeping up 3 runs per week. Some 5k, so...

Remus71

Graduate•2 years ago

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GRADUATED🥳 (2nd time)

Feeling well chuffed, I’ve completed the plan,again, it still works 😂 Really pleased as I set my self the challenge of graduating before the end of August....

Feeling well chuffed, I’ve completed the plan,again, it still works 😂 Really ...

Lablove

Graduate•2 years ago

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Heart & Sole of the matter

Could someone tell me when I should replace the insoles in my running shoes - they’re ‘proper’ ones I got from the running shop when I first started. I’ve had...

Could someone tell me when I should replace the insoles in my running shoes - th...

Timeoff

Graduate•2 years ago

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W4R3 completed 🙌🏻

Probably not my best idea to run this morning after a long day at Peppa pig world yesterday with 4 under 3 year olds ! 😂 nevertheless super chuffed to have...

Probably not my best idea to run this morning after a long day at Peppa pig wor...

Mrsmuppet

Graduate•2 years ago

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Newby on chat

Hi,i have found this group after completing C25K2W. Looking forward for W3

Lusitan

•2 years ago

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W4R1 nailed

Man wow i was looking at this run ahead of time n had my doubts but got in there n did it n shocked myself by completing it fully finished the run with a big...

Man wow i was looking at this run ahead of time n had my doubts but got in there...

Crow277

•2 years ago

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week 2 run

today we ran by the canal as my daughter had a party nearby- so we dropped and ran keeping a nice slow place so we can chat and occasionally sing! my son...

today we ran by the canal as my daughter had a party nearby- so we dropped and ...

Mumandson6

•2 years ago

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5k 🎉🎉 and mini M0use came too

Since graduation about (4weeks ago) I've been consolidating, varying routes and time. Usually 2 of 30 minutes and 1 of 40 all up down and around my local hill...

Since graduation about (4weeks ago) I've been consolidating, varying routes and...

M0use

Graduate•2 years ago

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week 1 run 3

just completed my 3rd run and have now graduated to week 2! So far, so good! any tips moving forwards? I know I definitely need some decent running shoes...

just completed my 3rd run and have now graduated to week 2! So far, so good! ...

Fabia93

•2 years ago

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W9R3 done ✅

We did it! Mr & Mrs Tazzy_wazzy has completed the couch to 5K program. It’s my second time but my husband’s first. I’m so proud of him. Personally I’ve found...

We did it! Mr & Mrs Tazzy_wazzy has completed the couch to 5K program. It’s my s...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•2 years ago

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music needed

Can anyone suggest good motivational running list of pop bands please. I can’t find the link for this through the BBC Sounds reference. I have the limited...

Can anyone suggest good motivational running list of pop bands please. I can’t ...

Niko22

•2 years ago

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running again

After graduation I’ve been keeping active , cycling and rock climbing , swimming so after a 2 week break I did my first run in the park … knocked back to week...

After graduation I’ve been keeping active , cycling and rock climbing , swimmin...

Andrino

Graduate•2 years ago

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week 9 run 2…..slow jogging

tried slow jogging (as seen on YT), put on a metronome to help keep the steady beat. Could be coincidence but I felt more comfortable at the end of the run and...

tried slow jogging (as seen on YT), put on a metronome to help keep the steady b...

Lablove

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 4… Wow!

Really struggling this week. Felt like I was really hitting my stride by the end of week 3, but week 4 is such a massive step up! On the first run I had to...

Really struggling this week. Felt like I was really hitting my stride by the end...

CaptainBlake

•2 years ago

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Diabetes Too!

in addition to my PC I have Type II diabetes. The Zytiga/Prednisone is creating havoc with my glucose. Would any of you know if the time I take these meds...

in addition to my PC I have Type II diabetes. The Zytiga/Prednisone is creatin...

ShipModeler

•2 years ago

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Wk 3 run 3 - maybe I’m overdoing it ….🧐

hi all, most of my runs have felt great but this morning I feel sooo tired afterwards. There is a small hill on my route which I sometimes put in but today...

hi all, most of my runs have felt great but this morning I feel sooo tired afte...

Runforthedress

Graduate•2 years ago

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week 3 run 2

that was hard today legs felt like lead. On a positive I didn’t feel like running today but did it 💪🏻 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🙌

that was hard today legs felt like lead. On a positive I didn’t feel like runnin...

Jlee21

•2 years ago

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First 5K

Hi there, Having never done any running before I completed the C25K on August 9th but didn’t reach 5K in the 30mins. Yesterday I reached it 😁 So happy 😁 It...

Hi there, Having never done any running before I completed the C25K on August 9...

Apollo22

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3

Done but a struggle, it was a conspiracy- I couldn’t find my keys, I needed to fit my asthma inhaler and keys and phone and dog poo bags in shorts without them...

Done but a struggle, it was a conspiracy- I couldn’t find my keys, I needed to f...

MandiV

•2 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2022

Hamstrung!

w4r2 sadness

Anyone had any experience with achilles weakness?

week 1, run…?

Hi 👋

5k run completed

the not running run 😱😱

wk 4 run 1 - slowing down, what a difference! 😃

End of week 5

Parkrun no3

quick question

losing weight

GRADUATED🥳 (2nd time)

Heart & Sole of the matter

W4R3 completed 🙌🏻

Newby on chat

W4R1 nailed

week 2 run

5k 🎉🎉 and mini M0use came too

week 1 run 3

W9R3 done ✅

music needed

running again

week 9 run 2…..slow jogging

Week 4… Wow!

Diabetes Too!

Wk 3 run 3 - maybe I’m overdoing it ….🧐

week 3 run 2

First 5K

Week 1 Run 3

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2022

Hamstrung!

w4r2 sadness

Anyone had any experience with achilles weakness?

week 1, run…?

﻿Hi 👋

﻿5k run completed

the not running run 😱😱

wk 4 run 1 - slowing down, what a difference! 😃

End of week 5

Parkrun no3

quick question

﻿losing weight

GRADUATED🥳 (2nd time)

Heart & Sole of the matter

W4R3 completed 🙌🏻

﻿Newby on chat

W4R1 nailed

﻿week 2 run

﻿5k 🎉🎉 and mini M0use came too

﻿week 1 run 3

W9R3 done ✅

music needed

running again

week 9 run 2…..slow jogging

Week 4… Wow!

﻿Diabetes Too!

Wk 3 run 3 - maybe I’m overdoing it ….🧐

week 3 run 2

First 5K

Week 1 Run 3

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

Topics

Archive

Hi 👋

5k run completed

losing weight

Newby on chat

week 2 run

5k 🎉🎉 and mini M0use came too

week 1 run 3

Diabetes Too!