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Men in tights!

Now the UK weather is turning colder I was debating something to keep my scrawny legs warm. Running tights anyone?

Now the UK weather is turning colder I was debating something to keep my scrawny...

Mike_NC

•6 years ago

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Ouch Update

I took the advice offered on here following my fall on Weds and was dragged to AnE - seems funding a daughter through Med Sch was worth while after all!!! I...

I took the advice offered on here following my fall on Weds and was dragged to A...

cathsykes

•6 years ago

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W4R1 Failed today 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

Did the first 3 min run, did the next 5 min run, but just couldn’t do the last 5 min run 😢😢. I felt like I just hadn’t recovered enough over the preceding...

Did the first 3 min run, did the next 5 min run, but just couldn’t do the last 5...

Honeybee63

•6 years ago

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Week 7 complete

Finished week 7 today ....2 weeks to go. I don't know about others but I have found the longer runs quite tough. I feel tempted to give up and walk after say...

Finished week 7 today ....2 weeks to go. I don't know about others but I have fo...

Cathkinboy

•6 years ago

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W9R2

At last managed my 2nd to last run after all the terential rain and wind! 1 more left then I’m a graduate 🤪🏃‍♀️✌️😝

At last managed my 2nd to last run after all the terential rain and wind! 1 more...

Shadil50

•6 years ago

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Headwear!

Hurrah got a cap! Rain? What rain? Now just need look at waterproof jackets. A few to look at have been suggested. I find out mine wasn't this week! W3R2...

Hurrah got a cap! Rain? What rain? Now just need look at waterproof jackets. A...

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Leggings

Can anyone recommend Lycra leggings. My cotton ones keep going into holes with the running. Thanks

Can anyone recommend Lycra leggings. My cotton ones keep going into holes with ...

DoingthebestIcan

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Parkrun at Marlborough's first Parkrun!! 👟👟🤪🤪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🌧🌧☔☔

It was the very first Marlborough Parkrun this morning and my first too!! Just a 5 min walk from my house, the course is on Marlborough Common. Two laps....

It was the very first Marlborough Parkrun this morning and my first too!! Just a...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

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4 to go!

Wow, I can't belive I only have 4 runs left until I graduate. When I started this journey I didn't know if I would get to this point as I know a few people...

Wow, I can't belive I only have 4 runs left until I graduate. When I started thi...

1HHi

Graduate•6 years ago

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Too old to run?

I am 59 years old and I have never really ran, always done lots of walking. Will I really manage to run for 5 k, just done my second run of the first week .

I am 59 years old and I have never really ran, always done lots of walking. Will...

Booboo001

•6 years ago

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A Week of Wild Weather and Wet Wanderings

The picture is of the cafe on our local disused railway line. It looks a very peaceful place but what it doesn’t show you is how extremely windy it is! This...

The picture is of the cafe on our local disused railway line. It looks a very p...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 - officially a runner 🏃🏻‍♀️

Completed week 6 today and am absolutely euphoric that I managed to run for 26 minutes ( misjudged my turnaround point and didn’t want to finish short of my...

Completed week 6 today and am absolutely euphoric that I managed to run for 26 m...

LapoftheGods

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not only new runner but new blogger

Just completed W6R3 never thought i could run for 25 minutes . feeling euphoric,and want to thank Michael J who i feel is like a friend encouraging and...

Just completed W6R3 never thought i could run for 25 minutes . feeling euphoric,...

Gretelcat

•6 years ago

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No excuses now

Well my partner must have read my mind yesterday told me last night we needed to go shopping for my early birthday present as I needed it now so I now have a...

Well my partner must have read my mind yesterday told me last night we needed to...

Kerrylh

Graduate•6 years ago

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20mins ahhhh

5 weeks in and just done my 20 min run it was a killer will it always be like this 😩

5 weeks in and just done my 20 min run it was a killer will it always be like th...

katjudy

•6 years ago

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Week 6

Hello everyone, I am new to C25K and loving it so far. This morning it was raining, I felt a bit hungover and really feeling a bit blue and def not up for...

Hello everyone, I am new to C25K and loving it so far. This morning it was rain...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Slacker..

I’ve slacked off jogging the last couple of weeks, went for one a week Monday as I felt I needed it, but didn’t want to push it as had a huge (stupid!) bike...

I’ve slacked off jogging the last couple of weeks, went for one a week Monday as...

KaronaB

•6 years ago

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Wk4 R1... Done! 🤩

Powered by Jo Whiley... She got me round, and I completed it without stopping. I was nervous about the 5mins, but now they’re in the bag! 🎉🙌

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Stuck on w5r1

Hi all, newbie here! Been doing the c25k for a few weeks now but can't seem to feel confident about moving on from w5r1 due to my calf muscle. For some reason,...

Hi all, newbie here! Been doing the c25k for a few weeks now but can't seem to f...

shamengb

•6 years ago

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Accidentally reset my app

Hi all, I needed to change my run day today but accidentally reset the app. My question is whether it will make any difference, will I still be able to select...

Hi all, I needed to change my run day today but accidentally reset the app. My q...

AngryFlower

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3 Run 2

Didn’t want to run today as I hadn’t run since Monday due to the weather but can honestly say I’m buzzing, started off slow and completed it. I’m finding the...

Didn’t want to run today as I hadn’t run since Monday due to the weather but can...

Purple66

•6 years ago

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W2R2 suffering

So today I embarked on w2r2 and I have to say it felt as bad as w1r1...ok yes I did it all and no I wasn’t nearly as out of breath but and it’s a big but the...

So today I embarked on w2r2 and I have to say it felt as bad as w1r1...ok yes I ...

jiggles7

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 Done!

Well I cannot say it was easy but it’s done! Week 4 starts Monday 😱 it looks tough but then so did week 3 this time last week 😍

Well I cannot say it was easy but it’s done! Week 4 starts Monday 😱 it looks to...

Caribbeanmermaid

•6 years ago

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Feeling Inspired After W5R2

I actually did it guys! I am now running 8 minutes non stop. This is a miracle. I am so, so happy and thank you all for the encouraging comments. It makes all...

I actually did it guys! I am now running 8 minutes non stop. This is a miracle. ...

Triolette

Graduate•6 years ago

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w3r2 done and dusted

8 runs down 19 to go to graduation! 😊 Mornings getting darker and colder so not so easy to drag myself to the gym but when I finished I felt great. I have a...

8 runs down 19 to go to graduation! 😊 Mornings getting darker and colder so not...

steviej99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2

Just completed week 2, getting lots of support with local group c25k plus using Park Run to get new routes and track my progress 🏃‍♀️

Just completed week 2, getting lots of support with local group c25k plus using ...

5k2couch

•6 years ago

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W5R1

Well I have started week 5 now and really enjoying it. I played some music today for the first time. One of the running playlists on Spotify and it was great....

Well I have started week 5 now and really enjoying it. I played some music today...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Knee pain but so want to run

Anyone know how to help knee pain. It is an old injury which has developed a bit of arthritis and has come back to haunt me. So want to run but when it was a...

Anyone know how to help knee pain. It is an old injury which has developed a bit...

Arian1

•6 years ago

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I'm new here !

Just done week 2 . Surprised I've managed so far as I'm not finding it easy ! Any tips for stamina greatly appreciated!

Just done week 2 . Surprised I've managed so far as I'm not finding it easy ! An...

Chezb

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Cramp?

I'm on W3 R1 Got cramp in lower leg. Any ideas on what to do? Thanks

daviot1

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Men in tights!

Ouch Update

W4R1 Failed today 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

Week 7 complete

W9R2

Headwear!

Leggings

First Parkrun at Marlborough's first Parkrun!! 👟👟🤪🤪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🌧🌧☔☔

4 to go!

Too old to run?

A Week of Wild Weather and Wet Wanderings

Week 6 Run 3 - officially a runner 🏃🏻‍♀️

Not only new runner but new blogger

No excuses now

20mins ahhhh

Week 6

Slacker..

Wk4 R1... Done! 🤩

Stuck on w5r1

Accidentally reset my app

W3 Run 2

W2R2 suffering

Week 3 Done!

Feeling Inspired After W5R2

w3r2 done and dusted

Week 2

W5R1

Knee pain but so want to run

I'm new here !

Cramp?

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