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The struggle is real!

Completed wk6 run 1. I’m still finding it incredibly hard to catch my breath! it doesn’t seem to matter how slowly I go, following tips about not slouching...

Completed wk6 run 1. I’m still finding it incredibly hard to catch my breath! ...

JRT16

•58 minutes ago

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week 8 Run 1

1st things first I am a runner returning to running following a serious non running injury which has blighted me for the last 15 months! Though I did C25 K...

1st things first I am a runner returning to running following a serious non runn...

BGood

•2 hours ago

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Week 6 run 3

After first 5 minutes I thought i was going to fail miserably and stop as my legs didn't want to work, but thought I was not going to give up that easily after...

After first 5 minutes I thought i was going to fail miserably and stop as my leg...

Groundie99

•10 hours ago

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Week 1!

Just finished run 3 week 1 of the NHS couch to 5K program! It is hard for me to find time to run as I am limited to running in my garden. I can also only run...

Just finished run 3 week 1 of the NHS couch to 5K program! It is hard for me to ...

Toastercake

•11 hours ago

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Finding joy in hills, and shoes

No running this week. Just a quick photo looking down towards Rydal Water, as I am on my hols., from a climb yesterday to the top of Loughrigg Fell. We saw...

No running this week. Just a quick photo looking down towards Rydal Water, as I ...

PeggySusi

Graduate•14 hours ago

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A new member of the team…

Good morning everyone… We have a new member of the team… Please welcome our new ambassador Yesletsgo to the admin team..I am sure her input & presence will...

Good morning everyone… We have a new member of the team… Please welcome our n...

Mummycav

Administrator•15 hours ago

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back at it

just a quick update so back at it this morning out at 0530 very quiet just traffic in the distance and birds tweeting away nice jog down by the canal just...

just a quick update so back at it this morning out at 0530 very quiet just traf...

Thejogger

Graduate•16 hours ago

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Week 6 run 3

Completed this, roll on week 7!

Volkswarren1

•1 day ago

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Glitches...Update...

Hi people... Just a heads up, just in case if you think no one is around to read your posts etc.. the HU site is having a few glitchy moments... and some of...

Hi people... Just a heads up, just in case if you think no one is around to re...

Oldfloss

Administrator•1 day ago

First 5k

Today I did a 5k race for life (cancer research fundraiser). I've completed c25k 2ce but never got to 5k. I stopped still to catch my breath at the top of a...

Today I did a 5k race for life (cancer research fundraiser). I've completed c25...

RunforMum

Graduate•1 day ago

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Home work week 7 completed

I had to redo it today as yesterday’s run hadn’t gone exactly to plan! Yesterday my plan was to run from home to the sports track which marked the end of my...

I had to redo it today as yesterday’s run hadn’t gone exactly to plan! Yester...

BGood

•1 day ago

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Commiserations 🥺😟😞

So I went out this morning with vast amounts of determination & positive thoughts...run 3 of week 6...25 minutes...with my severe lack of hormones,my season...

So I went out this morning with vast amounts of determination & positive thought...

Notsonifty50

•2 days ago

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Varicose veins and returning to running after injury

I have varicose veins and have not done long distance running since January this year. I have been riding my bike 120 km per week to keep cardio fitness up....

I have varicose veins and have not done long distance running since January this...

Loverofrunning

•2 days ago

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CATCH-UP-CORNER ...JUNE...WEEK 1... It's just WET!!!

Pinch Punch first of the month! Hello running friends … here we are. JUNE 1st. Ain't that a surprise. This year, for me, seems to be whizz, whizz, whizzing!...

Pinch Punch first of the month! Hello running friends … here we are. JUNE 1st. ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 days ago

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Still on week one...

Been out this morning. Week 3 for me but still doing week one runs. Struggled this morning but it's a warm one today. I may do week one runs next week...

Been out this morning. Week 3 for me but still doing week one runs. Struggled ...

Miggers58

•2 days ago

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How do I gradually run faster, what’s best?

I need to go to go out & do Wk 8 Run 2 this morning & prevaricating (but will do it) …. I’m an exceptionally slow runner and run 1 on Wednesday felt rubbish,...

I need to go to go out & do Wk 8 Run 2 this morning & prevaricating (but will d...

Snippit

Graduate•3 days ago

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🏃‍♀️🏃 JUNE 2024 GRADUATION BADGES ARE HERE 🥳 🌟

White rabbits…. Good morning fellow runners …I know why you’re here…it’s a brand new month and you’ve been doing something wonderful!!! How have we got to...

White rabbits…. Good morning fellow runners …I know why you’re here…it’s a bran...

Mummycav

Administrator•3 days ago

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C25K W5 Run 3

Just completed final run of this week's runs and feeling amazed I've come this far. Only managed 2 runs per week for the last 2 weeks, as I've been unwell....

Just completed final run of this week's runs and feeling amazed I've come this f...

Fruityyoghurt

•3 days ago

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I have returned!

Although I have my badge of honor C25K I have moved up north, retired and have more time. I walk alot, resurrected my park run with the intention of park...

Although I have my badge of honor C25K I have moved up north, retired and have m...

Caziz51

Graduate•3 days ago

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week 1 running buddy

Hey all, I have just completed my first run in a while. Does anyone want to be my virtual buddy to help me not give up after a few runs again !!!

Hey all, I have just completed my first run in a while. Does anyone want to be...

LJB1999

•3 days ago

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Keep going & listen to your body (& your head)😀

just finished week 7 (3 x25 mins) and starting to really enjoy running again ( well almost). My normal route involves quite a bit of uphill country lanes and...

just finished week 7 (3 x25 mins) and starting to really enjoy running again ( w...

Spiritoffire

•4 days ago

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Thankyou 🙏🙏🙏

Good Morning All.I just wanted to pop on here & say thankyou for all the kind supportive & helpful comments that I revieved yesterday with regards to my stupid...

Good Morning All.I just wanted to pop on here & say thankyou for all the kind su...

Notsonifty50

•4 days ago

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25 mins 😎

Good morning everyone, and a big shout out to anyone who’s doing W6R3 today. I’ve just done it - 25 mins felt like a big step up but it turns out that it’s...

Good morning everyone, and a big shout out to anyone who’s doing W6R3 today. I’v...

Xedweb

•5 days ago

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Juggling life/ work with running schedule!!!

Hello! I’m about to start week 6! I’ve always been pretty fit throughout my adult life. This is my first proper consistent running journey. I’m loving it so...

Hello! I’m about to start week 6! I’ve always been pretty fit throughout my adul...

Dandeep_w

•5 days ago

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Toxic Ten

I've just noticed chatter about the Toxic Ten. Call me daft, but I've never come across this term before. Can someone tell me what it means? I have a...

I've just noticed chatter about the Toxic Ten. Call me daft, but I've never come...

sundaypapers

Graduate•5 days ago

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Nearly there

After a couple of stalled starts, I've just complete run 1 of week 9. I had set myself a target of 7min/km by the end of the program but I'm currently...

After a couple of stalled starts, I've just complete run 1 of week 9. I had set...

penfold96

•5 days ago

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New to forum

Hi there, as a 64 year old, I have never been into running, but for the last couple of years i have jog/walked for an hour covering around 5 miles in that...

Hi there, as a 64 year old, I have never been into running, but for the last cou...

Groundie99

•5 days ago

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Hello!

Hello to everyone! I’m currently on week 5 and today is my second run. I usually run after work; I’m a mental health nurse and work 9-5pm. I find this helps...

Hello to everyone! I’m currently on week 5 and today is my second run. I usua...

FondaVeg

•5 days ago

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Running shorts

Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for the best value “under shorts” for men? I mean the ones that are Lycra that come to just above the knee (and stop...

Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for the best value “under shorts” for m...

MisterJawaid

•5 days ago

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Trainers

Hi all. I'm on week 5 just wondering which trainers to buy for a 70 year old woman?

Hi all. I'm on week 5 just wondering which trainers to buy for a 70 year old wom...

Rabbitrunner53

•5 days ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

The struggle is real!

week 8 Run 1

Week 6 run 3

Week 1!

Finding joy in hills, and shoes

A new member of the team…

back at it

Week 6 run 3

Glitches...Update...

First 5k

Home work week 7 completed

Commiserations 🥺😟😞

Varicose veins and returning to running after injury

CATCH-UP-CORNER ...JUNE...WEEK 1... It's just WET!!!

Still on week one...

How do I gradually run faster, what’s best?

🏃‍♀️🏃 JUNE 2024 GRADUATION BADGES ARE HERE 🥳 🌟

C25K W5 Run 3

I have returned!

week 1 running buddy

Keep going & listen to your body (& your head)😀

Thankyou 🙏🙏🙏

25 mins 😎

Juggling life/ work with running schedule!!!

Toxic Ten

Nearly there

New to forum

Hello!

Running shorts

Trainers

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