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Any advice

So I stopped running on R8W3 about 2 1/2 months ago with Patellofemoral pain syndrome and now feel well enough to start in the new year delimema is do i start...

So I stopped running on R8W3 about 2 1/2 months ago with Patellofemoral pain syn...

Mo-Mar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Matching shorts

It has been suggested by one of my running family that I should have matching shorts to this top, what's your thoughts lol

It has been suggested by one of my running family that I should have matching sh...

rolysmate

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gait analysis in France?

Hi Just read Mrrun's fantastic post about getting injured and it's really made me sit up and take notice. I've been planning to get my gait analysed next time...

Hi Just read Mrrun's fantastic post about getting injured and it's really made m...

Lizzisforliving

Graduate•6 years ago

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Goodbye 2017, Hello 2018

Morning fellow running friends, I have run my last run of 2017 this morning to earn the very lovely masquerade ball mask that you can see in the photo 😃 The...

Morning fellow running friends, I have run my last run of 2017 this morning to ...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ya ya 4k and a personal best km time!

4th consecutive run back from can't-remember-December :-) -- stats say 4.22 km and 8:18 average pace -- and one km at 7:31 (!!!!) (when I started I was over 9...

4th consecutive run back from can't-remember-December :-) -- stats say 4.22 km a...

ejvcruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 R2

Went a lot better than R1 I’m pleased to say. On one hand I can’t believe that in a week I’ll be able to run for 2 minutes!.. but, on the other hand, I’m...

Went a lot better than R1 I’m pleased to say. On one hand I can’t believe that ...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

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Saying goodbye to 2017 with my first 5k!

I decided to run on the last day of this year as a sort of tribute to the fact that in August the very idea of me running anywhere would see me reaching for a...

I decided to run on the last day of this year as a sort of tribute to the fact t...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Last run of the year!!

Hi!! Still really enjoying running after graduating in early December! I’ve been going out 3 times a week doing 5K and am noticing such an increase in......

Hi!! Still really enjoying running after graduating in early December! I’ve been...

Sarakc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ending the year on a high 👍🏻

Last run of 2017 and I’ve gotta say I’ve enjoyed it 😀 never thought back in aug that I’d be out running New Year’s Eve but there u go ! A massive thank u to...

Last run of 2017 and I’ve gotta say I’ve enjoyed it 😀 never thought back in aug...

Shelby1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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Snakes & Ladders

I have decided that this programme is alot like a game of Snakes & Ladders.one minute i am going great guns...powering through the weeks & progressing...

I have decided that this programme is alot like a game of Snakes & Ladders.one m...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Running goals for 2018

So, I've decided to get back on the running wagon. Last year after staring and graduating from the couch to 5k and running my first ever 10k, I moved and...

So, I've decided to get back on the running wagon. Last year after staring and g...

natalie-jade

•6 years ago

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Last run of 2017

My last run of 2017 was w5r2....again! Have I noticed a difference since starting on Sept 1st....well my recovery time is quicker, my breathing overall is...

My last run of 2017 was w5r2....again! Have I noticed a difference since startin...

Pennyj66

•6 years ago

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How am I so unfit?

So I have decided to take up running. I’m a healthy weight and I exercise regularly, however I am doing it in the belief it will help my mental health. I want...

So I have decided to take up running. I’m a healthy weight and I exercise regula...

Siowhat

•6 years ago

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The big break

After 10 days of Christmas, cricket and general chaos I finally got back on the programme. No guilt...guilt saps motivation. But a bit of trepidation. Would...

After 10 days of Christmas, cricket and general chaos I finally got back on the ...

MickGJ

Graduate•6 years ago

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a few new things tried today (nothing too exciting!)

Desperately trying to hold on to that mindset of running as medicine! Only left it 4 days this time since last run, so better. Went out this evening with a...

Desperately trying to hold on to that mindset of running as medicine! Only left ...

icklegui

Graduate•6 years ago

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1 more run to go 🏃🏻‍♂️👍🏼

Nice steady run today meaning barring injury 🤞🏻 or extreme weather I should graduate on New Years Day. Not the end just a milestone to this new beginning....

Nice steady run today meaning barring injury 🤞🏻 or extreme weather I should gr...

warrenw65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gutted

😞 no running for 6 weeks now! 6 weeks ago I was running week 8 day 3, as I was running down a fairly steep hill I felt something snap in my ankle!! Hobbled...

😞 no running for 6 weeks now! 6 weeks ago I was running week 8 day 3, as I was...

Shelly40

•6 years ago

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Need some advice

Hey everyone! I'm 20 and a bit overweight! To get rid of fat I have started jogging. I have been jogging for a few days and my first and second day was ok..(it...

Hey everyone! I'm 20 and a bit overweight! To get rid of fat I have started jogg...

3i3838

•6 years ago

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Starting tomorrow!

Hello! Attempting my 1st run effort tomorrow morning. Not run since school and even then, always got stitch within minutes. Have things changed? Only time (9...

Hello! Attempting my 1st run effort tomorrow morning. Not run since school and e...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Oh my, I did this run today and things started to hurt!! I wasn’t overly worried about it as the last run was 25 mins as well and it felt okay but today’s...

Oh my, I did this run today and things started to hurt!! I wasn’t overly worri...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Bye bye 2017

Well today was my last run for 2017 a steady 6.5 miles following my ASICS training plan a slow run at 15mins per mile and never thought I'd say it but running...

Well today was my last run for 2017 a steady 6.5 miles following my ASICS traini...

rolysmate

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first post graduate park run today

My first park run today, 5km trail completed in 33 minutes 😊 I came 75th out of 100 !! Really pleased and encouraged with the park run, going again on New...

My first park run today, 5km trail completed in 33 minutes 😊 I came 75th out of...

che33

Graduate•6 years ago

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If I were a millionaire....

Just read online that some lucky chap has won £24.5 million on the lotto. My very first thought was “ooooo if I won that I wouldn’t have to work and I could...

Just read online that some lucky chap has won £24.5 million on the lotto. My ver...

Trying2run

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation Day! I did it!

Final run completed this evening. For the girl who was always picked last for sports teams at school, who always gave up when anything got physically hard and...

Final run completed this evening. For the girl who was always picked last for sp...

ClarkeyCat

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

You know, I actually just laughed at myself because I can't believe how happy I am right now & how proud I am, I know I've only stuck to it for 2 weeks nearly...

You know, I actually just laughed at myself because I can't believe how happy I ...

Megan9

•6 years ago

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Woo Graduated !

Well just finished my week 9!! Feel great doing it but the biggest stitch I’ve ever had ! Today I used the treadmill after work but definitely prefer road...

Well just finished my week 9!! Feel great doing it but the biggest stitch I’ve e...

Eileen1987

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting there

I started W4R1 again after a flu/cold bug, ice and snow. I am enjoying the running though breathing and aching legs are my constant companions. I am going to...

I started W4R1 again after a flu/cold bug, ice and snow. I am enjoying the runni...

Greyandold

•6 years ago

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Completed the course! Really pleased with myself!

Finished my couch to 5k today. Whoopie! Achieved it before this year was out and before starting my new hectic job on 2 January. My challenge is to work...

Finished my couch to 5k today. Whoopie! Achieved it before this year was out and...

roryrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Unexpectedly tired run.

Off I went along the beach, beside the dunlins & oystercatchers enjoying the turn of the tide feeding frenzy. Normal warm up & gentle first 10 mins, padded...

Off I went along the beach, beside the dunlins & oystercatchers enjoying the tur...

Elfe5

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated today!! ☺👊

I hadn't run since school, but over 25 years later, thought I'd give the Couch to 5k progamme a go. 10 weeks on, I've run 3 x 5km runs in the space of a week...

I hadn't run since school, but over 25 years later, thought I'd give the Couch t...

James9325

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2017

Any advice

Matching shorts

Gait analysis in France?

Goodbye 2017, Hello 2018

Ya ya 4k and a personal best km time!

W2 R2

Saying goodbye to 2017 with my first 5k!

Last run of the year!!

Ending the year on a high 👍🏻

Snakes & Ladders

Running goals for 2018

Last run of 2017

How am I so unfit?

The big break

a few new things tried today (nothing too exciting!)

1 more run to go 🏃🏻‍♂️👍🏼

Gutted

Need some advice

Starting tomorrow!

Week 7 run 1

Bye bye 2017

My first post graduate park run today

If I were a millionaire....

Graduation Day! I did it!

Week 2 run 2

Woo Graduated !

Getting there

Completed the course! Really pleased with myself!

Unexpectedly tired run.

Graduated today!! ☺👊

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