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Consolidation run 2 - Strava issues

Managed another 30 min + run this evening, easier than on Tuesday. I had linked my fitbit and Strava apps however was disappointed on my return to see that...

Managed another 30 min + run this evening, easier than on Tuesday. I had linked ...

Running-nana

Graduate•6 years ago

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In the bag!

Well I’ve just graduated! I’m so happy! Today’s run was tough though. Possibly because I also picked up a new bike and had been out on that earlier in the day...

Well I’ve just graduated! I’m so happy! Today’s run was tough though. Possibly b...

DianeU

Graduate•6 years ago

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5kand disappointed

Had myself up for it all day. Planned route etc, all up for doing a PB and it just wouldn't happen. It was like I was dragging myself round. Sunday will be...

Had myself up for it all day. Planned route etc, all up for doing a PB and it ju...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1

👍 Did 2 runs last week have started from scratch due to lapse but will stick with it this time long way to go !

👍 Did 2 runs last week have started from scratch due to lapse but will stick wi...

Sujay123

•6 years ago

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NEW Running Shoes after Gait Analysis

Well I did it, I went to Run4It in Dundee and got a full gait analysis. I had gone to the Nike store in Glasgow who did an Analysis in a pair of standard...

Well I did it, I went to Run4It in Dundee and got a full gait analysis. I had g...

BlueCal52

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running tracks

Need new music.... any tips

Elloo

•6 years ago

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Blimey! I’ve done it!

Well I’m staggered but I completed run3 of week 9 this evening around St James’s Park! I’ve not found a single run easy - I’m not a natural athlete so I’ve...

Well I’m staggered but I completed run3 of week 9 this evening around St James’s...

Auden

Graduate•6 years ago

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God I love this running thing!!

Home from work at 5 having been at my desk since 7.30, normal day but have not been able to get out much since the fun run so was itching to get out...

Home from work at 5 having been at my desk since 7.30, normal day but have not b...

Polly2810

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2

It’s getting darker so I couldn’t go my normal route. Instead I just took a random route around anywhere that had lamp posts! 😂 I think this helped me take...

It’s getting darker so I couldn’t go my normal route. Instead I just took a rand...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W3r1 in the bag

Well completed the first run on week 3 and got the head down, music on and powered through it. Was a little tougher near the end but feel great for not...

Well completed the first run on week 3 and got the head down, music on and power...

Diver35

•6 years ago

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Complete W7 tomorrow

Well hopefully, if get chance to go out Busy day tomorrow It's on my to do list 😁😋👍

Well hopefully, if get chance to go out Busy day tomorrow It's on my to do lis...

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 - Mind Over Matter

Ok, so I'm still overweight but have lost a few lbs, I still look like a beetroot but my recovery time is shorter, I still look at the ground when anyone is...

Ok, so I'm still overweight but have lost a few lbs, I still look like a beetroo...

MrsH1969

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 - Mixing it up a bit.

So the highlight today was treating myself to a nice new route along a local river which of course had the added advantage of no hills, ok no inclines. Great...

So the highlight today was treating myself to a nice new route along a local riv...

Amblerman

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 a few observations

After the deep joy of of W5 R3 I mean my legs were far from joyful and my lungs were in fire but I was euphoric. I moved onto the deceptive W6 R1 it was fine...

After the deep joy of of W5 R3 I mean my legs were far from joyful and my lungs ...

Pubcarking

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bummed 😭

First time I didn't complete my run. Been running on the treadmill most of the time and I just couldn't motivate myself to keep going outside today. Managed 13...

First time I didn't complete my run. Been running on the treadmill most of the t...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3r2

Well that was a bit of a struggle..... heart rate was way higher than W3r1 ...... don’t know why that should be? Conscious at 55 and being overweight I might...

Well that was a bit of a struggle..... heart rate was way higher than W3r1 ........

Alan1004

Graduate•6 years ago

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I back

After see the sport physio yesterday I been told no running I have a torn calf muscle back to see him again next week don’t think this will be a quick fix

After see the sport physio yesterday I been told no running I have a torn calf m...

Garden17

•6 years ago

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What do you think about when running?

I am curious to know what people actually think (or not think) about in order to focus on their runs. Personally I find that I run better and for longer if I...

I am curious to know what people actually think (or not think) about in order to...

Achy4days

Graduate•6 years ago

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Woop the end of week 8!!

Today duck completed week 8! Woop no more practice runs!!! Week 9 lies ahead all shiny and new! I’m so excited! Today’s run was grand! I set a couple of new...

Today duck completed week 8! Woop no more practice runs!!! Week 9 lies ahead all...

jiggles7

Graduate•6 years ago

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Grey days are over

So the greys I got last week were really nice but think I was being too much of a tight Yorkshireman and still looking for comfortable trainers I COULD run in....

So the greys I got last week were really nice but think I was being too much of ...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 started

R1 done! Gently but successfully. R2 on Saturday I hope, but Sunday if it seems a better plan. Did start a bit fast and had to be firm with myself to pace it...

R1 done! Gently but successfully. R2 on Saturday I hope, but Sunday if it seems ...

RevRunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W10R1 In the words of Tiffany......."I think we're alone now" ........🏃‍♂️😢

So it's week 10 ( they should make this a forever programme and perhaps call it run till you die) and I'm all on my own. No Sarah no programme no sun and no...

So it's week 10 ( they should make this a forever programme and perhaps call it ...

Wolvesmad

Graduate•6 years ago

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At what point do you stop hating running?

so i've just done W4R2 and after every run i finish thinking "i hate this, why would anyone do this?!?!" Of course i know why i'm doing it, i want to get...

so i've just done W4R2 and after every run i finish thinking "i hate this, why w...

Pud24

•6 years ago

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Injured, but I’ll be back.

Started to get a pain on the inside of my right knee on W3R3. I went to see a sports therapist last night and I was told I have Grade 2 Medial Ligament damage....

Started to get a pain on the inside of my right knee on W3R3. I went to see a sp...

Lemontop

•6 years ago

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Week 5, Run 3 - I only went and did it!

Okay so I’m now no longer nervous and I’m on a euphoric high! I was so scared. I spent the morning procrastinating and hoping that something would happen...

Okay so I’m now no longer nervous and I’m on a euphoric high! I was so scared...

LostRunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 complete after taking your advice, any advice on a parkrun?

Last night I completed week 2, I had in week 1 done a ‘2days in a row’ as I felt it was quite easy, but after some strongly worded advice on here I had had my...

Last night I completed week 2, I had in week 1 done a ‘2days in a row’ as I felt...

Lozzles74

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it!

9 weeks ago I decided just to do run 1 week 1 and then see what happened. Well today I graduated having done every single run on the app without missing a...

9 weeks ago I decided just to do run 1 week 1 and then see what happened. Well t...

Snailkiller

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bloody did it W6R3

Wow I bloody did it... Still can't believe it, 25 mins non stop run... Not to spoil it for anyone else who's just about it. But for the last minute Jo said...

Wow I bloody did it... Still can't believe it, 25 mins non stop run... Not to s...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•6 years ago

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New Shoesday

I know it's The Law that photos of new shoes must be shared here, so check these out. :) I set myself a challenge on 1st October that I wouldn't buy new...

I know it's The Law that photos of new shoes must be shared here, so check these...

AnneDroid

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 completed: tough

Just completed week 3: the first run was great, run 2 was blooming awful but I got through it. Today was ok. Lungs are feeling pretty good, although I finish...

Just completed week 3: the first run was great, run 2 was blooming awful but I g...

molly1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

Consolidation run 2 - Strava issues

In the bag!

5kand disappointed

W1R1

NEW Running Shoes after Gait Analysis

Running tracks

Blimey! I’ve done it!

God I love this running thing!!

W7R2

W3r1 in the bag

Complete W7 tomorrow

W5R2 - Mind Over Matter

W8R2 - Mixing it up a bit.

W6 a few observations

Bummed 😭

W3r2

I back

What do you think about when running?

Woop the end of week 8!!

Grey days are over

Week 6 started

W10R1 In the words of Tiffany......."I think we're alone now" ........🏃‍♂️😢

At what point do you stop hating running?

Injured, but I’ll be back.

Week 5, Run 3 - I only went and did it!

Week 2 complete after taking your advice, any advice on a parkrun?

I did it!

Bloody did it W6R3

New Shoesday

Week 3 completed: tough

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