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Starting Again- She’s Back Baby!

So... Here we are again!!! I graduated (by the skin of my teeth) about 4 years ago, but life got in the way, and I stopped running. 4 years and 2 stone later-...

So... Here we are again!!! I graduated (by the skin of my teeth) about 4 years a...

TheAcidQueen

•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 3 completed this morning

When I got home I was euphoric. Over these 3 runs, Jo Whiley tells you that you are a runner!! And I think I’m starting to feel like a runner. I was excited to...

When I got home I was euphoric. Over these 3 runs, Jo Whiley tells you that you ...

delsal

•6 years ago

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HELLO

I need the challenge of completing this Couch to 5K. I am over-weight. I care for my dad who has Dementia; it's really hard and the stress levels are...

I need the challenge of completing this Couch to 5K. I am over-weight. I care f...

WHICHYPOOHS

•6 years ago

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Brand Newbie!

hello! I just heard about this C25K and I'm going to give it a try - have a persistent sore right ankle so hope it doesn't get worse..I'm not a runner but...

hello! I just heard about this C25K and I'm going to give it a try - have a pers...

Ajay99

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R3 Done!!

After having a bit of a sinus infection I couldn’t run yesterday so managed to get out this afternoon and dodge the snow! I’ve signed up for my first 5k at the...

After having a bit of a sinus infection I couldn’t run yesterday so managed to g...

MrsH78

•6 years ago

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W6 R3 in the bag

So I did it! I ran for 25 minutes non stop. Never thought I would be able to do this. I feel ten feet tall!

So I did it! I ran for 25 minutes non stop. Never thought I would be able to do ...

Not_giving_up

•6 years ago

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W3R1

Another day with less than ideal conditions as the snow swirled around me thankfully on a gravel path it didn’t upset the run too much. That said despite...

Another day with less than ideal conditions as the snow swirled around me thankf...

Quigs

•6 years ago

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Getting started

I'm pretty unfit & think that I need to make the change & become a bit healthier - this seems like a good first step!

I'm pretty unfit & think that I need to make the change & become a bit healthier...

Tina_griff

•6 years ago

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Stamina won the day

Yes I am totally rubbish as started the year with such determination...but life and job getting in the way for now...:but, if it had not been for the improved...

Yes I am totally rubbish as started the year with such determination...but life ...

Polly2810

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5r3...done it!!

I can't believe it. I completed wk5! 5 weeks ago I never would have believed it but I feel great. I've had mental health issues and wish I'd come to this...

I can't believe it. I completed wk5! 5 weeks ago I never would have believed it ...

Andygale

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

Done. Peep 👀 to see next run 25 minuets. I just hope it is not as windy as today. Gale force out there on the beach but another run under my belt. Have to...

Done. Peep 👀 to see next run 25 minuets. I just hope it is not as windy as toda...

Burnhambeach

•6 years ago

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Overtaken by WALKERS!!! 😂🤣😂

After the ecstasy of completing the first run of week 6 I was mortified and annoyed to struggle with W6R2. I found it really hard and was absolutely mortified...

After the ecstasy of completing the first run of week 6 I was mortified and anno...

Woo45

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk9r3

I wondered what to do for my graduation run, In the end I went back to my old route to crack a hill that had become a bit of a bogeyman. what a difference a...

I wondered what to do for my graduation run, In the end I went back to my old ro...

siabod

Graduate•6 years ago

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Mrs Overall and her Saucony Guides complete week 4 run 1

Well I've done it, I really do feel like Mrs O which makes me smile as I trot and jog around. I run like Mrs O but hell I don't look like her. I was out in a...

Well I've done it, I really do feel like Mrs O which makes me smile as I trot an...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R3

Good weather for a sunny run today, I really look forward to summer so I can run in more pretty places in Essex rather than street pavements, I hate running...

Good weather for a sunny run today, I really look forward to summer so I can run...

Carly1122

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Runners face, what is it? Have I got one? Do I want one?

Now I’m doing my 30mins regularly there is lots of musing time. So this face is it? 1 of flawless complexion having sweated out all the toxins? Or...

Now I’m doing my 30mins regularly there is lots of musing time. So this face is ...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3

OMG that was hard but did it! Became more breathless than normal today so maybe didn't get the pacing quite right. The park where I run is quite hilly in parts...

OMG that was hard but did it! Became more breathless than normal today so maybe ...

Getfitjack

Graduate•6 years ago

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Which Week??

Hi all. I just signed up and am excited for the future weeks :D I recently (3 weeks ago) joined my universities gym with the goal of becoming fitter and...

Hi all. I just signed up and am excited for the future weeks :D I recently (3 we...

Hanhan21

•6 years ago

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Running after bad cold

I have a really bad cold and feel so knackered - headaches, runny nose, cough, dizzy spells, you name it. That means that I haven't been running since Tuesday...

I have a really bad cold and feel so knackered - headaches, runny nose, cough, d...

mummyruns

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Starting out - the struggle is real!

Hi everyone, newbie here - I did my first run as part of the C25K yesterday, and I have to say, my fitness levels are so dire I couldn't even complete that!...

Hi everyone, newbie here - I did my first run as part of the C25K yesterday, and...

Genie81285

•6 years ago

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Worried about decreasing lack of commitment

I finished the 5k programme at the beginning of January since when the weather has been awful. This has put me off going out for a run as regularly. I think...

I finished the 5k programme at the beginning of January since when the weather h...

p1M2l3

•6 years ago

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Week8R3 in the bag

Well I can’t believe I’ve done it this week. For some reason run 2 was harder, especially running with the win against me on the clifftop. Today I ran with...

Well I can’t believe I’ve done it this week. For some reason run 2 was harder, e...

TheJazzSinger

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 Panic attack

Was really looking forward to my run. Then got about 2/3 the way through my first 5 min run segment and the wind court me off guard and couldn’t catch my...

Was really looking forward to my run. Then got about 2/3 the way through my firs...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2..... not so good

W7R2 and had my first ‘practice’ run this morning (I know the word failure is not allowed here 🤫) started off with a series of problems (wardrobe malfunction,...

W7R2 and had my first ‘practice’ run this morning (I know the word failure is no...

Matal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post Flu Run 1

Three weeks ago I was cracking along nicely, ran for 11 consecutive mins followed by two runs of 6mins, then flu struck. A week in bed, horrid and a week back...

Three weeks ago I was cracking along nicely, ran for 11 consecutive mins followe...

VickiMo

•6 years ago

6 Replies

The things c25k can do to you!

Two years ago I was on the c25k programme like many of you. I was enjoying running, not least for its health benefits and I was determined to keep it up. This...

Two years ago I was on the c25k programme like many of you. I was enjoying runni...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2 - Practice Run

Today was my first 'practice run'. Think I know why (no tea last night and a knee niggle that I was over thinking) but still feel a bit deflated. I ran for 16...

Today was my first 'practice run'. Think I know why (no tea last night and a kne...

Nictwit

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k done!

Pleased with the time too!

Nicciv123

Graduate•6 years ago

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Shin splints?

I’ve just started running and was on w2r3 on Wednesday when my shins started burning and I had sharp shooting pains all up and down my legs. I continued...

I’ve just started running and was on w2r3 on Wednesday when my shins started bur...

GemmaJ

•6 years ago

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Wk3 R3

Wk3 R3 done found this 1 hard this morning but done now on to wk4 r1 time to recover 1st🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Wk3 R3 done found this 1 hard this morning but done now on to wk4 r1 time to re...

FERGIE7

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

Starting Again- She’s Back Baby!

Week 4 run 3 completed this morning

HELLO

Brand Newbie!

W4R3 Done!!

W6 R3 in the bag

W3R1

Getting started

Stamina won the day

Wk5r3...done it!!

Week 6 run 2

Overtaken by WALKERS!!! 😂🤣😂

Wk9r3

Mrs Overall and her Saucony Guides complete week 4 run 1

W3R3

Runners face, what is it? Have I got one? Do I want one?

W6R3

Which Week??

Running after bad cold

Starting out - the struggle is real!

Worried about decreasing lack of commitment

Week8R3 in the bag

Week 5 run 1 Panic attack

W7R2..... not so good

Post Flu Run 1

The things c25k can do to you!

W7R2 - Practice Run

5k done!

Shin splints?

Wk3 R3

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