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1st time on a dreadmill

So, I bit the bullet! I had my first run on a dreadmill yesterday - it’s simply too hot to run outdoors now. I was really surprised. I set the pace to...

So, I bit the bullet! I had my first run on a dreadmill yesterday - it’s simpl...

AlasdairW

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 done!

Feeling so pleased to have managed the 20 minute run. Never thought this would be possible 5 weeks ago and I’m feeling confident about next week! Happy days 😊

Feeling so pleased to have managed the 20 minute run. Never thought this would b...

spike07

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R2 done

First run in the rain this morning and it wasn’t too bad. I wasn’t enthusiastic about going out but now that I have I feel pretty good. Running first thing in...

First run in the rain this morning and it wasn’t too bad. I wasn’t enthusiastic...

NewRunner4

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk9 run1

I can't quite belive I'm at week 9. This would have seemed impossible 9 weeks ago when 1 minute was an effort!! Up at 5.30 this morning and completed the 30...

I can't quite belive I'm at week 9. This would have seemed impossible 9 weeks ag...

AmysEmp

Graduate•5 years ago

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The Beginning

Good morning. I'm new here. Starting Week 1 this morning any tips?

GilbertGrape

•5 years ago

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Just a little bit proud of myself...

Who am I kidding? Very proud of myself for getting up and going out. It would have been so easy to listen to all of the excuses to stay in bed; it's cold...

Who am I kidding? Very proud of myself for getting up and going out. It would ha...

CharlieChurch

•5 years ago

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While looking for accessories...

Hi everyone While browsing for a bag/pouch for my keys, phones etc I happened upon some really funny 😂 running mugs. I’m sure you probably would have seen...

Hi everyone While browsing for a bag/pouch for my keys, phones etc I happened u...

Meedeb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Very happy😁😁😁😁

W2R1 great

HTML5

•5 years ago

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W9R3 !!

Yeah I’ve done it!! 30 min runs done !! Can’t thank the whole experience enough. Hard tough tiring but what an amazing time. I’m fitter slimmer and feel I can...

Yeah I’ve done it!! 30 min runs done !! Can’t thank the whole experience enough....

Marjos

Graduate•5 years ago

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2nd time round

Well , here I am again . Just one run fro completing the couch to 5k . I know it works and I have been running the fabulous Maidstone Parkrun every Saturday...

Well , here I am again . Just one run fro completing the couch to 5k . I know it...

FatBoyBaz

•5 years ago

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Stretching advice please - static/dynamic?

I am entering W7 and I need to do more than the brisk 5 minute warm up walk. I’ve been squeaking the last few weeks and want to address it so I’m on track to...

I am entering W7 and I need to do more than the brisk 5 minute warm up walk. I’v...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 3 ✅ - tips on calf pain?

Ive just finished week 4, I’m really proud of myself for getting this far and I’m starting to run further/a tiny bit faster than I have. The only problem I...

Ive just finished week 4, I’m really proud of myself for getting this far and I’...

Soontobefunmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finally finished W9R3

Today was 38 degrees but at 6pm we had a break in the weather and it was a nice breezy 25 degrees so after 4 days waiting since W9R2 i managed to do the last...

Today was 38 degrees but at 6pm we had a break in the weather and it was a nice ...

smeeagain

Graduate•5 years ago

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Mentally beneficial

After another tough work week (I work for the nhs , it’s Groundhog Day!) i really didn’t think I had a 25 min run in me but knew mentally I needed it. I’m glad...

After another tough work week (I work for the nhs , it’s Groundhog Day!) i reall...

Rachelcanrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated Tuesday 14th May

Living between UK and Spain. 30 minutes in Spain this morning was torture. Jogging uphill into the strong winds. Any advice welcome.

Living between UK and Spain. 30 minutes in Spain this morning was torture. Joggi...

bigmo1

•5 years ago

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W3R3 Done

Found today easier than W3R2. Think o am finding my pace (or lack of it) it still here.

Found today easier than W3R2. Think o am finding my pace (or lack of it) it sti...

GuyM1

•5 years ago

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Praise indeed!

This evening, one of my running buddies said I made running look effortless, and that I looked like I was gliding! Probably because I was going at a snail’s...

This evening, one of my running buddies said I made running look effortless, and...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back on the plan

Well finally back on track after struggling with a cold, bunged up nose and low energy levels. Really didn’t feel in the mood at 5am but by 6:30 had had word...

Well finally back on track after struggling with a cold, bunged up nose and low ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Something to remember

Saw this and thought of us all on here 😊

Biddy62

Graduate•5 years ago

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newby

Well that’s Week 1 finished ... looking forward to Monday to start Week 2 ..hoping you guys can keep me motivated 😁

Well that’s Week 1 finished ... looking forward to Monday to start Week 2 ..hopi...

Joggingonthewildside

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wanting to go on!!

I’ve just completed week 9 and graduated. I would like to progress I’ve seen on the nhs there is 5k to stepping stone anyone doing this or know if I can...

I’ve just completed week 9 and graduated. I would like to progress I’ve seen on...

Mamakaz1956

Graduate•5 years ago

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Friday evening - cat herding in a muddy field

My (hopefully) final outing of the season and my first full 80 minute game since graduating. At least it a veterans (over 35s) game, so hopefully they'll be...

My (hopefully) final outing of the season and my first full 80 minute game since...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3r3 First run for a week!

Feeling really pleased with myself. Last Friday was my last run, before coming down with a violent stomach bug, which left me feeling as weak as a kitten,...

Feeling really pleased with myself. Last Friday was my last run, before coming d...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Hot 🥵 or cold 🥶 ?

So I’ve been wondering as you do sometimes. So after a run or and exercise for that matter, do people have a hot or cold shower? Are there any benefits for...

So I’ve been wondering as you do sometimes. So after a run or and exercise for t...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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SPRING FEVER QUEST...MAY...WEEK 3.

Hi everyone... Here we are again... we have had some lovely sunshine ..but a little chillier here in the Staffordshire Moorlands to day! I am getting back up...

Hi everyone... Here we are again... we have had some lovely sunshine ..but a li...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

20 Replies

Week 8 Run 3 Complete......1 week to go.

Well thats anouther week ticked off. Goodbye week 8. That was a hot run again so slowed it down again. I cannot believe that i have only 1 week to go. Week 9...

Well thats anouther week ticked off. Goodbye week 8. That was a hot run again so...

Daznvern

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9... DONE BABY! GRADUATION TIME! 🎇🎉🎓

WHOO-HOO! 🎈🎆🎉 🎓 Wow, I don't know what to say... there are so many people I need to thank. I'd like to thank Michael Johnson, for all his encouragement......

WHOO-HOO! 🎈🎆🎉 🎓 Wow, I don't know what to say... there are so many people I ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W2R2

Glad to feel I’m making progress again, had to take a week out due to a cold and chest infection but cracking on now. Managed to cope with the increased run...

Glad to feel I’m making progress again, had to take a week out due to a cold and...

jmd104

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

Much easier than I expected. I seemed to get into a rhythm more easily. One thing I don’t understand is that the distance I did is the same as last week.

Much easier than I expected. I seemed to get into a rhythm more easily. One thin...

QuirkyDelacroix

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Slipped discs anyone ?

I first started C25K a year ago.. after many years of back problems I was finally diagnosed with prolapsed discs in lower back. Since then I have had...

I first started C25K a year ago.. after many years of back problems I was finall...

Sofabunny

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

1st time on a dreadmill

W5R3 done!

W3R2 done

Wk9 run1

The Beginning

Just a little bit proud of myself...

While looking for accessories...

Very happy😁😁😁😁

W9R3 !!

2nd time round

Stretching advice please - static/dynamic?

Week 4 run 3 ✅ - tips on calf pain?

Finally finished W9R3

Mentally beneficial

Graduated Tuesday 14th May

W3R3 Done

Praise indeed!

Back on the plan

Something to remember

newby

Wanting to go on!!

Friday evening - cat herding in a muddy field

Week 3r3 First run for a week!

Hot 🥵 or cold 🥶 ?

SPRING FEVER QUEST...MAY...WEEK 3.

Week 8 Run 3 Complete......1 week to go.

Week 9... DONE BABY! GRADUATION TIME! 🎇🎉🎓

W2R2

Week 2 run 1

Slipped discs anyone ?

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