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Disappointed runner 🏃‍♂️😢😔

Today was the first run I failed, must admit I am disappointed with myself! The first 5 mins run, not a problem, done! The second 5 min run, started off up a...

Today was the first run I failed, must admit I am disappointed with myself! The...

Lisalou1402

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

One word describes todays run, here it is - Wooooooohoooooo I managed to run for 30 minutes and I managed to do 5km. I know its abouthe time spent running...

One word describes todays run, here it is - Wooooooohoooooo I managed to run fo...

bertiesugar

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2

Going to finish week 4 tomorrow then off to new york for 5 days. Do I pack my trainers and use the hotel gym or wait till I’m home.

Going to finish week 4 tomorrow then off to new york for 5 days. Do I pack my tr...

GRoy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Can i do this at the gym on the running machine ?

just wondered if i'm ok to start this on the machine at the gym ??

coolskijobs

•6 years ago

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At last wk 9 run 3

I finally done it! To say I’m over the moon would be an understatement! Although it did take me 11 weeks instead of 9 due to a heavy cold one week and the snow...

I finally done it! To say I’m over the moon would be an understatement! Although...

Andimcc

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Struggling

Hello!xx I’m currently doing my exams and I started couch to 5k. I’m quite upset that I struggled with the very first run and I thought I was at ‘couch’ level....

Hello!xx I’m currently doing my exams and I started couch to 5k. I’m quite upset...

Jessrankin

•6 years ago

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Starting a 5k training program in May

I'm gonna be getting myself into a 5k training program in May (currently in school, about to start exams, so it's not a great time to be adding anything to my...

I'm gonna be getting myself into a 5k training program in May (currently in scho...

aldewyne

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Does it get any easier

Just completed my first ever jog! Felt like I was going to pass out when I’d finished and I had a cough! Does it get any easier? I really want to take up...

Just completed my first ever jog! Felt like I was going to pass out when I’d fin...

jaime77

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Wk2R2

Still going strong! Slow and steady as they say. Thanks for everyone’s help.

decisivemoment1

•6 years ago

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Day 1

Day 1 run 1 done! Someone who hated running I joined a local running group and completed 6k in 11 weeks had to stop due to health but got chucked out the...

Day 1 run 1 done! Someone who hated running I joined a local running group and c...

Craigmhor39

•6 years ago

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W4 R1

OMG 5mins running is hard, especially when the dog just wants to stop and sniff...lol I also feel I can walk faster than I seem to be jogging, maybe it’s too...

OMG 5mins running is hard, especially when the dog just wants to stop and sniff....

Samnev

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Gonna have to take a longer break

I hate my knees. Both of them. They just do not want to cooperate with me. After another set of week 2 runs, I finally had to go see a sports physician. She...

I hate my knees. Both of them. They just do not want to cooperate with me. Aft...

rivengirl42

•6 years ago

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Achy Legs, Heeling Blisters & Happy Heart!

Week 4 run 1 completed. Better than I expected. Three minutes seems quite ok now and five minutes wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. My stamina is...

Week 4 run 1 completed. Better than I expected. Three minutes seems quite ok n...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Run Done!

Breathing down to near normal, but done first part, hope it gets easier!!

Alli27

•6 years ago

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I’m WAY less fit than I realised!!

Started today and managed half of the first run of Wk 1!!! It’s over an hour later and my breathing and pulse are just returning to normal rates!! But, I’m...

Started today and managed half of the first run of Wk 1!!! It’s over an hour lat...

JLouk

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K when suffering with arthritis

Hi - a little advice please? I am 50+ and suffer with rheumatoid and osteo arthritis in my knees and ankles, so need to build up more gradually than the couch...

Hi - a little advice please? I am 50+ and suffer with rheumatoid and osteo arthr...

SueC1960

•6 years ago

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Here Comes The Sun and consolidation

Well the sun was shining, and it was lunchtime. Definitely wrong trousers time. On with the shorts! New competition for amusing photos if you are feeling...

Well the sun was shining, and it was lunchtime. Definitely wrong trousers time...

johnm12

Graduate•6 years ago

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Eden project parkrun

I’ve done a couple of parkruns now at my local park. Raphael romford and they are very enjoyable. I work most Saturdays so can only do a few this year. We are...

I’ve done a couple of parkruns now at my local park. Raphael romford and they ar...

garym

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bbc breakfast inspiration !

Hi we also watched bbc breakfast this morning and hubby and me dig out our keep fit wear and gave it ago ! Both have been members of gyms but the cost...

Hi we also watched bbc breakfast this morning and hubby and me dig out our keep ...

Tjt63

•6 years ago

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First timer

Inspired to give this a go after hearing about it on BBC Breakfast. Thought no time like the present so downloaded the app. And... Yeah! just completed my...

Inspired to give this a go after hearing about it on BBC Breakfast. Thought no ...

Birdsong53

Graduate•6 years ago

27 Replies

Running belt

What is the best running belt on market with zip

Novice61

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7run2

Hurrah! W7r2 done!! But does anyone have any advice on feeling full of phlegm in the first 10-15 minutes? It makes breathing difficult, but stops after about...

Hurrah! W7r2 done!! But does anyone have any advice on feeling full of phlegm in...

SusieHicks

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run post-graduation

I went out today with the C25k+ podcast which was interesting. I had had Sarah Millican as my coach before so Laura was a change! To my surprise I was running...

I went out today with the C25k+ podcast which was interesting. I had had Sarah M...

Katkin68

•6 years ago

4 Replies

20 minutes run

Managed my 20 minute run today ,love to say it was easy however did manage it , thanks for all the positive comments that have been posted , helped me by...

Managed my 20 minute run today ,love to say it was easy however did manage it , ...

Martin1956

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Running

Just completed Wk1 run 1. Can’t belive I actually did it. I’m really not the excersise type but I’ve signed up to do race for life in the summer and want to...

Just completed Wk1 run 1. Can’t belive I actually did it. I’m really not the exc...

UnnaturalRunner

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Spring at last

So nice to run in the warm sunshine today after 7 weeks of rain, cold, snow and frost. W8R1 was a pleasure and I had to stop myself from smiling as I ran....

So nice to run in the warm sunshine today after 7 weeks of rain, cold, snow and ...

Run-Granny-Run

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1 the birthday shenanigans have begun!!!

🎉🎉 what a glorious morning and a fabulous way to blow away the remnants of a hangover from a 2 day trip to Bruges with 12 of my best buddies to kick off the...

🎉🎉 what a glorious morning and a fabulous way to blow away the remnants of a h...

alikayV

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

from c25k to my first half marathon :)

a pic speaks a thousand words , i did my first HM yesterday im so proud of myself , so follow the plan , YOU CAN DO IT !!

a pic speaks a thousand words , i did my first HM yesterday im so proud of mysel...

secksy34

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Real results from C25K

Hello my running buddies For those of you who do not know me, I started C25K at the end of August 2017, and have been running regularly since graduating in...

Hello my running buddies For those of you who do not know me, I started C25K at ...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•6 years ago

33 Replies

First run

Wow, I do a lot of walking so didn't think I was that unfit! Used to regularly run two miles, many years ago. Retired 3 years ago from a desk job, now have...

Wow, I do a lot of walking so didn't think I was that unfit! Used to regularly ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

Disappointed runner 🏃‍♂️😢😔

Week 9 Run 1

W4R2

Can i do this at the gym on the running machine ?

At last wk 9 run 3

Struggling

Starting a 5k training program in May

Does it get any easier

Wk2R2

Day 1

W4 R1

Gonna have to take a longer break

Achy Legs, Heeling Blisters & Happy Heart!

First Run Done!

I’m WAY less fit than I realised!!

Couch to 5K when suffering with arthritis

Here Comes The Sun and consolidation

Eden project parkrun

Bbc breakfast inspiration !

First timer

Running belt

W7run2

First run post-graduation

20 minutes run

Running

Spring at last

W7R1 the birthday shenanigans have begun!!!

from c25k to my first half marathon :)

Real results from C25K

First run

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