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Week 4 day 1 what a fantastic run

Good morning, Up at 4.45 to hitch a lift with my son who dropped me off on his way to work. It was frosty this morning which meant gloves and a hoodie as well...

Good morning, Up at 4.45 to hitch a lift with my son who dropped me off on his w...

Geo-Lesley

•7 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

Not the best yesterday... but hey ho will be doing run 3 on Tuesday not getting my hopes up but will get on with it xx

Not the best yesterday... but hey ho will be doing run 3 on Tuesday not getting ...

Heather2974

Graduate•7 years ago

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Weekly chat 13 - 19 November

Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's all going, Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share...

Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's all going, Som...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk7 Run2 done

I could so easily have sat on the sofa & hibernated this afternoon but I went for a run! I know I'm slow but I've not had a run beat me yet & the sense of...

I could so easily have sat on the sofa & hibernated this afternoon but I went fo...

JB173

•7 years ago

7 Replies

First time poster and ... graduate!

I finished WK9R3 this evening. It was dark, it was cold, and it probably wasn’t pretty, but it was great! As a 48 old, ex-smoker, who hasn’t run further than...

I finished WK9R3 this evening. It was dark, it was cold, and it probably wasn’t ...

vincent30

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Hello

New on here so I thought I say hi just started the first week so see how I go 😀

yorkeyglen

•7 years ago

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Back after a 2 week break and lived it!

So happy to have run today after a two week break due a stinky cold. Well as it was a poppy run I decided to be a little more courageous and run along a...

So happy to have run today after a two week break due a stinky cold. Well as it...

ShashHR

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Any recommendations for best trainers for plantar fasciitis sufferers

I was wondering if anyone on this marvellous forum can help with any advice for a PF sufferer. I mainly suffer from pain in my heels which occurs first thing...

I was wondering if anyone on this marvellous forum can help with any advice for ...

Foxes1961

Graduate•7 years ago

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Another important appointment - Wed 5.30pm

Friday was crazy, weekend filled with some healing (common cold only, I hope), house chores, wedding planning, and my lady's 1st day disaster. Monday and...

Friday was crazy, weekend filled with some healing (common cold only, I hope), h...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK3R2

So today I finally did WK3R2, feels like it's taking forever! But I have been a bit all over the place with my running lately. I'm finding it pretty easy so...

So today I finally did WK3R2, feels like it's taking forever! But I have been a ...

lauren11

•7 years ago

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I ran, I did not stop.

Today I ran 10K. I knew I had to do it in November but I thought Remembrance Sunday was the best day to do it as it was #mypoppyrun. I had worked out that my...

Today I ran 10K. I knew I had to do it in November but I thought Remembrance Sun...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Why am I struggling

Hi all. Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I found this topic and site while trying to make sense of my own struggles with running. Been at it for about 4...

Hi all. Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I found this topic and site whil...

Nevil

•7 years ago

6 Replies

W5R3

Omg! I ran for a full 20mins today!! I’m not sure how far I’m actually running - but I’m running none the less - Anyone know of any good apps to track how...

Omg! I ran for a full 20mins today!! I’m not sure how far I’m actually running ...

clare03

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Just finished week 3 :)

well after having to have a week off due to a knee injury I've now just finished week 3! I never thought U'd be able to run more than a minute after week one...

well after having to have a week off due to a knee injury I've now just finished...

vanessa287

•7 years ago

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Such a plank 🙈 have been running miles not kilometres 🙄

I have just had the best feeling ... albeit me being a total thicky 🙈 I realised tonight that I am actually running in miles on my treadmill and not...

I have just had the best feeling ... albeit me being a total thicky 🙈 I realise...

Mummarunna

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduation has never been so close!

I went through W9R1 on Friday in the rain but finished the 30mns in the sun: what a glorious feeling to be able to reach the goal without feeling any pain!!...

I went through W9R1 on Friday in the rain but finished the 30mns in the sun: wha...

Anthie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Poppy power....

Good evening my lovely family....sorry it’s late & I know you’ll be having your teas but here again.... This morning I watched the wreath laying on...

Good evening my lovely family....sorry it’s late & I know you’ll be having your ...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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W4R1

Back to it after having 11 days rest with sinusitis. Was a bit worried I'd not be able to do it but I managed it! I had to keep my head pointed at the sky to...

Back to it after having 11 days rest with sinusitis. Was a bit worried I'd not b...

Susieq174

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Getting there!

Just completed Wk7 run 2 and celebrated by buying proper running leggings and a head torch!

Just completed Wk7 run 2 and celebrated by buying proper running leggings and a ...

ElizabethHBr

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Training

Hi guys before I get told off lol I know it says a day rest in between but do any of you do 4 days in a week eg. Sun, Tues, Thurs and sat? I have done this and...

Hi guys before I get told off lol I know it says a day rest in between but do an...

NathanE

•7 years ago

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I ran, I remembered and I rambled....

I was a little late running today. My clothes laid out the night before... a long-sleeved top, buff and hat, warming up on the radiator downstairs.. road...

I was a little late running today. My clothes laid out the night before... a lo...

Oldfloss

Administrator•7 years ago

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Wk7 run3

Well i ummed and aagghhed about running today. My legs and head told me ‘take the day off, have a proper rest day and do nothing’. My heart told me ‘do it, go...

Well i ummed and aagghhed about running today. My legs and head told me ‘take th...

Ajs07

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week2run1

Well the start of the next week. It was harder but not too bad. I don't think I'm breathing as the tip suggests which might help. Does anyone have any ideas? I...

Well the start of the next week. It was harder but not too bad. I don't think I'...

p1M2l3

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Not so pretty now eh??

Well that lovely new look didn’t last long did it?? 🤣🤣🤣 was still really chilly after doing my duty at the remembrance service this morning...was a really...

Well that lovely new look didn’t last long did it?? 🤣🤣🤣 was still really chil...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

Beginning Week Two- Aches and Pains :-/

Thankyou all for your advice and support in my introduction post! I completed Week One last Thursday and wanted to take a couple of days rest as every part of...

Thankyou all for your advice and support in my introduction post! I completed W...

Darkdreamer6

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Graduation badge please!

I just wanted to share my immense feeling of personal pride. My life has been punctuated by too few of these moments, and I aim to work on that not just when...

I just wanted to share my immense feeling of personal pride. My life has been pu...

Nickycatwoman

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

Yoga on rest days?

I've just started C25K after making hundreds of excuses for too long. Managed to get over my nerves today and so the first run so feeling pretty pleased! But I...

I've just started C25K after making hundreds of excuses for too long. Managed to...

sbrady20

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Wk7 r1

I have taken a lot of inspiration/motivation from these posts since I started so, thanks to all those who posted especially those in their sixties (when i was...

I have taken a lot of inspiration/motivation from these posts since I started so...

siabod

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

Goodbye Week 8

One more week/3 more runs to go. I can’t believe I am almost at the end of this program. So happy to be running for 28 mins now - I never thought I’d even be...

One more week/3 more runs to go. I can’t believe I am almost at the end of this ...

Gaspode1

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

After a false start this morning, I’ve gone and done it!!!

After abandoning my run this morning due to icy pavements and slipping, I’ve managed to get back out and I’ve actually graduated!!!! 🎉 9 weeks ago I couldn’t...

After abandoning my run this morning due to icy pavements and slipping, I’ve man...

Sarah_lou18

Graduate•7 years ago

30 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Week 4 day 1 what a fantastic run

Week 9 run 2

Weekly chat 13 - 19 November

Wk7 Run2 done

First time poster and ... graduate!

Hello

Back after a 2 week break and lived it!

Any recommendations for best trainers for plantar fasciitis sufferers

Another important appointment - Wed 5.30pm

WK3R2

I ran, I did not stop.

Why am I struggling

W5R3

Just finished week 3 :)

Such a plank 🙈 have been running miles not kilometres 🙄

Graduation has never been so close!

Poppy power....

W4R1

Getting there!

Training

I ran, I remembered and I rambled....

Wk7 run3

Week2run1

Not so pretty now eh??

Beginning Week Two- Aches and Pains :-/

Graduation badge please!

Yoga on rest days?

Wk7 r1

Goodbye Week 8

After a false start this morning, I’ve gone and done it!!!

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