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Back to it!

Having finished week 6, barely able to walk with a painful achilles tendon, I returned to week 4 today, complete with new and expensive trainers, following...

Having finished week 6, barely able to walk with a painful achilles tendon, I re...

Jkay50

•6 years ago

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Building fitness again!

Hi everyone Managed to successfully get to week 6. However stopped running for 3 weeks due to hols etc. Tried carrying on from week 6 but realised my fitness...

Hi everyone Managed to successfully get to week 6. However stopped running for ...

Mammamia1

•6 years ago

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Advice please!

I hope you all enjoyed a fabulous weekend, whether you were running, resting or simply enjoying a break from work. I have taken the advice from forum members...

I hope you all enjoyed a fabulous weekend, whether you were running, resting or ...

Vix_yp

Graduate•6 years ago

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How long before a run should you eat?

My next run is today at 5 and I’m planning on having a snack beforehand to help me through (banana, nuts, that kinda thing). So what would you say is the most...

My next run is today at 5 and I’m planning on having a snack beforehand to help ...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

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Did it! 🤣🤗😆😆😇🎉🎉🎆🐢🍻

Stupidly, I was really worried about this run. My graduation run. The result of a lot of exhaustion, trembling legs and a couple of niggles and more than a few...

Stupidly, I was really worried about this run. My graduation run. The result of ...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Do you want to run 10k? Join us for the next 10 is The Magic number 10k Plan :)

The next 10 is the Magic Number 10k plan starts on the 17th of August... Whilst I will take you through an 8 week journey to get to 10k, I also encourage you...

The next 10 is the Magic Number 10k plan starts on the 17th of August... Whilst...

ju-ju-

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 - Becoming Braver!

So, on the days that a 'run day' falls, if it's been a work day (I only Tues-Fri) then I've been out of the door at 6 am and have started my run from the front...

So, on the days that a 'run day' falls, if it's been a work day (I only Tues-Fri...

boniobiscuits

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week seven, bring it on - but need help

So, unbelievably I find myself at week seven, how the hell have I managed it?! I really don't know but I have and I feel great. My only question is about...

So, unbelievably I find myself at week seven, how the hell have I managed it?! I...

Ginger_runner

•6 years ago

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Glasgow city centre 30 min run - suggestions please?

I'm due to be staying in Glasgow for work the week after next and I hope to fit a run in while I'm there. I'm staying just south of George Square and I'd...

I'm due to be staying in Glasgow for work the week after next and I hope to fit ...

southlundon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2: I don't like hills!

Just about to complete week 2. Foolishly, I have tried to continue whilst visiting family in Sheffield: not the flattest if places!

Just about to complete week 2. Foolishly, I have tried to continue whilst visiti...

Ramster89

•6 years ago

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Graduate

Well I’ve done it finally finished c2k not quite managing 5k, 4.77k a personal best even with a sore hip. It has took me a lot longer through illness, injury,...

Well I’ve done it finally finished c2k not quite managing 5k, 4.77k a personal b...

Lizajb

•6 years ago

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THAT first run...

I've always been one to blather on about my feelings so expect a few updates on here - first of all, thank you all SO much who responded to my first post, what...

I've always been one to blather on about my feelings so expect a few updates on ...

MissGMJonesy

•6 years ago

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Running after broken wrist????

Has anyone else run with a recovering broken wrist? I was in a cast for 5 weeks and didn't run because of the risk of falling. I am now out of cast but the...

Has anyone else run with a recovering broken wrist? I was in a cast for 5 weeks ...

begbiecat1

•6 years ago

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Getting started

Just started the couch25k program for the third or fourth time. I need to lose weight and up my happy hormones!

Just started the couch25k program for the third or fourth time. I need to lose w...

Purple_orchid

•6 years ago

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Took Laura's advice

So Laura said to vary your route. I live in West Sussex and usually run on the Worth Way which is cycle/walking route on old railway line. This weekend was in...

So Laura said to vary your route. I live in West Sussex and usually run on the W...

LookGrandmaCanRun

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W6D1

Well delayed Saturdays run due to family commitments and being unable to leave my munchkins at home alone 🤭 Ran this morning instead. I felt a bit...

Well delayed Saturdays run due to family commitments and being unable to leave m...

Fitterhazeleyes_23

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 Day 1

I've come a long way. I'm more than 200lbs lighter than my heaviest, 100lbs in the last year, 27lbs in the last nine weeks, since I started exercising....

I've come a long way. I'm more than 200lbs lighter than my heaviest, 100lbs in t...

Roddenberry

•6 years ago

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W5 r3 in the bag

Not much sleep last night and woke up achy before I started but I put off the run yesterday as there was a gala in our local park where I do some of my route...

Not much sleep last night and woke up achy before I started but I put off the ru...

Kerrylh

Graduate•6 years ago

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What is your week August week 3

Good morning and hello there. This month it is my turn to bring us all together in the what is your week chats. I can see we have really grown since the last...

Good morning and hello there. This month it is my turn to bring us all together ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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Weekly chat August 13 - 19th

Hi everyone and welcome to a new running week. We are all so busy.....life can be hectic ........and even more so for us runners! Fear not, here is a place...

Hi everyone and welcome to a new running week. We are all so busy.....life can ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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i feel like im in la la land

Well Ive done it, I donned knew running shoes and off to the forest for my r3wk9. Didn't manage the 5k but who cares I did 2.13 miles, question is what do i do...

Well Ive done it, I donned knew running shoes and off to the forest for my r3wk9...

augustverne

Graduate•6 years ago

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11 months later

Thank you it was the before picture that got me off the couch - to start C25K - believe me it took some doing - I am not a runner - but the app is so...

Thank you it was the before picture that got me off the couch - to start C25K - ...

MsFickle

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Back out there!

This morning was the first time out since last Tuesday. Still in France (here for 6 weeks) and the temperatures have continued to be in the 30s. I just got...

This morning was the first time out since last Tuesday. Still in France (here f...

Sandie1961

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Not a good day

Day one overslept, lots of jobs on list from boss,my new life begins manana.

Fatman65

•6 years ago

1 Reply

How to get distance??

Hi all - I’m a graduate for a few weeks and really want to get to run longer- I finally made 32 mins yesterday but finding it really hard to run for longer -...

Hi all - I’m a graduate for a few weeks and really want to get to run longer- I ...

OKES

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tough

Im finding week 4 hard i struggle with second 5, cant seem to gwt through, im repeating week 4 as from today to get through it. Shower time phew!!!

Im finding week 4 hard i struggle with second 5, cant seem to gwt through, im re...

Mickroz1

•6 years ago

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My goal is to scamper around the woods in mud!

I was daydreaming about running and thinking about the varied reasons why we're all doing this. Healthy toned body and weight control is certainly high up...

I was daydreaming about running and thinking about the varied reasons why we're ...

happysouls

Graduate•6 years ago

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Day one

First day today - couldn’t run to catch a bus so very nervous. How far do you expect to go in your first one x

First day today - couldn’t run to catch a bus so very nervous. How far do you ex...

crazydaisy999

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Week 4

So just completed Day 1 of week 4. Totally surprised myself and added an extra 2 mins at the end. Still cannot believe I am actually running and sort of...

So just completed Day 1 of week 4. Totally surprised myself and added an extra ...

Jokell68

•6 years ago

1 Reply

1st 8 mins done

Not sure how I feel really.. the last 2 were torture

Notsospeedy

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Back to it!

Building fitness again!

Advice please!

How long before a run should you eat?

Did it! 🤣🤗😆😆😇🎉🎉🎆🐢🍻

Do you want to run 10k? Join us for the next 10 is The Magic number 10k Plan :)

W4R2 - Becoming Braver!

Week seven, bring it on - but need help

Glasgow city centre 30 min run - suggestions please?

Week 2: I don't like hills!

Graduate

THAT first run...

Running after broken wrist????

Getting started

Took Laura's advice

W6D1

Week 2 Day 1

W5 r3 in the bag

What is your week August week 3

Weekly chat August 13 - 19th

i feel like im in la la land

11 months later

Back out there!

Not a good day

How to get distance??

Tough

My goal is to scamper around the woods in mud!

Day one

Week 4

1st 8 mins done

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