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1st day of a healthier me

Hi I’m Nick, lover of pizza and beer, unfit, a bit overweight but I’m here to change that, just been out with my daughter and completed day one of c25k, here’s...

Hi I’m Nick, lover of pizza and beer, unfit, a bit overweight but I’m here to ch...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 2

W2R1 completed! A bit tricky as have had 2 days rest but I did it and it felt good! My breathing is improving as I run and my heart rate isn't going as high!...

W2R1 completed! A bit tricky as have had 2 days rest but I did it and it felt go...

Heidihedgehog

•4 years ago

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Week 1 done!

Hi all. I’m new to couch to 5k. I just completed my first week on the programme. I feel good for getting myself out there and achieving any small milestone...

Hi all. I’m new to couch to 5k. I just completed my first week on the programme....

Getfitter1980

•4 years ago

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Dodgy knee

I got some good advice from here when I had an injury when I started running and a hoping some of you lovely people will be able to help again. I have a...

I got some good advice from here when I had an injury when I started running and...

Hectorcat

•4 years ago

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W2R1

Wasn’t looking forward to today’s run as I’ve got a bit of a cold. Anyway, wore new running shoes and quickly got into a good rhythm. Found it easy and now...

Wasn’t looking forward to today’s run as I’ve got a bit of a cold. Anyway, wore ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Back to 5K

Felt good this morning so did a 5K. My first one back since my lay off. Hadn't expected to do it this soon - it just sort of happened! Well chuffed!

Felt good this morning so did a 5K. My first one back since my lay off. Hadn't e...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally back on track

After having several weeks off due to SI joint pain, holiday and then a very persistent lurgy I decided to restart at week 3 having previously completed week...

After having several weeks off due to SI joint pain, holiday and then a very per...

lourunrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Strength training

Do any of you do strength training in between your runs? I bought a TRX system over Xmas and I really want to use it on my non running days but just wondering...

Do any of you do strength training in between your runs? I bought a TRX system ...

LadyPug

•4 years ago

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The beginning ....

So I began yesterday by walking the dogs and running a stretch and walking stretch just to see if I could do it and I surprised and impressed myself !!! So...

So I began yesterday by walking the dogs and running a stretch and walking stret...

Gizgad

•4 years ago

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Sprinting before you can jog 😂

So today on my fourth run I made the classic mistake of ‘I’m feeling good so I’m going to run a bit faster ‘ . Cue that lovely feeling of being on the verge of...

So today on my fourth run I made the classic mistake of ‘I’m feeling good so I’m...

LadyPug

•4 years ago

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Days inbetween runs

Who exercises inbetween there run days, and what do you do? . First run ever yesterday but feel I should be doing something today now apart from house work etc...

Who exercises inbetween there run days, and what do you do? . First run ever yes...

Saunders364

•4 years ago

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Wk1 done 😁

Hi all... did the third run of week 1 today.. dragged my 10 and 8 yr olds with me... they beat me hands down but I did it! Looking forward to and dreading Wk...

Hi all... did the third run of week 1 today.. dragged my 10 and 8 yr olds with m...

Scooby197

•4 years ago

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Unreasonably pleased with myself

In theory, I do a dance-based class, a yoga class, 3 runs and 2 gym sessions every week. I'm pretty unfit and am not by any means hammering it, but I turn up...

In theory, I do a dance-based class, a yoga class, 3 runs and 2 gym sessions eve...

Hamsterfan

•4 years ago

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W1R3 😊

I actually did this Friday but forgot to post. Definitely improved from R1, all 8 runs done and although first two still hard on an incline definitely coped...

I actually did this Friday but forgot to post. Definitely improved from R1, all...

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•4 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 done....

Definitely feel that extra 30 seconds running but overall easier than week 1 I think due to fewer runs. Either that or I am collapsed in a heap and just...

Definitely feel that extra 30 seconds running but overall easier than week 1 I t...

Cowps

•4 years ago

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Week9 run3

In the words of Jay from The Inbetweeners, ‘ completed it mate!!’ Started in October, repeated week 6 and then Xmas festivity’s got in the way a little, but so...

In the words of Jay from The Inbetweeners, ‘ completed it mate!!’ Started in Oct...

Tigerfan1970

Graduate•4 years ago

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Deletion

Is it possible to delete a post?

59er

Graduate•4 years ago

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2 Down.

Just completed week 2, run 3. Oddly enough, it seems the hardest so far. Still plodding on, though!

Just completed week 2, run 3. Oddly enough, it seems the hardest so far. Still p...

Jansey

•4 years ago

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Week 1 in the bag

Week 1 done and feeling good looking forward to week 2.😀

Roxy71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

I'm in the final week with one 'lap' done and just two to go woohoo! A good run, and it was a really nice day at first, only clouded over when I was out but...

I'm in the final week with one 'lap' done and just two to go woohoo! A good run,...

Brian-P6

Graduate•4 years ago

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There's flies in your peasoup baby..............and they're waving at me

A few new songs on my play list and off I went. The first half of this run was not pretty. Could it be I had one too many glasses of wine last night or could...

A few new songs on my play list and off I went. The first half of this run was n...

59er

Graduate•4 years ago

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Does anyone else find the app keeps stopping mid run?

For the second or third time since I started this, I have found that the app stops working roughly half way through the run, so I end up with a stop start, and...

For the second or third time since I started this, I have found that the app sto...

Eleanora55

•4 years ago

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It starts getting easier

I have now survived the second week and have done the third run of 90 seconds and two minute intervals. Yesterday's run was pretty tough, but I got there in...

I have now survived the second week and have done the third run of 90 seconds a...

Eleanora55

•4 years ago

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Vo2 Max

Has any one with Asthma have any experience with upping your Vo2 Max score ? Just checked mine for the first time and it says my score is 26. My fitness age...

Has any one with Asthma have any experience with upping your Vo2 Max score ? Ju...

Sham19

•4 years ago

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C25k/3🍀 w2r2 ✅ & no knee pain this time round 😃

It's good to know this time round that the little niggles come and go and are part of the journey. Looking back at my posts from my first time round at this...

It's good to know this time round that the little niggles come and go and are pa...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Achilles Tendinitis

I have Achilles Tendinitis on my feet for the past 4 weeks - the left more than the right. The recovery is slow as at present I am still getting tenderness in...

I have Achilles Tendinitis on my feet for the past 4 weeks - the left more than ...

Silkey

•4 years ago

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Finished my first run

Thought I was going to die. When will it get easier?!

Cat_face

•4 years ago

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W3 R1

Exhausted but achieved

UBFittie

•4 years ago

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Week two completed!

I’ve had a chest infection this week, so running has been difficult, but I was absolutely determined not to postpone week two and carried on regardless. I...

I’ve had a chest infection this week, so running has been difficult, but I was a...

Estherg22

•4 years ago

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Sunday's run

Woke up this morning, had my banana and some water and headed for the treadmill. The usual, and obligatory, 5 minute brisk walk completed I then set off on a...

Woke up this morning, had my banana and some water and headed for the treadmill....

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

1st day of a healthier me

Week 2

Week 1 done!

Dodgy knee

W2R1

Back to 5K

Finally back on track

Strength training

The beginning ....

Sprinting before you can jog 😂

Days inbetween runs

Wk1 done 😁

Unreasonably pleased with myself

W1R3 😊

Week 2 run 1 done....

Week9 run3

Deletion

2 Down.

Week 1 in the bag

Week 9 Run 1

There's flies in your peasoup baby..............and they're waving at me

Does anyone else find the app keeps stopping mid run?

It starts getting easier

Vo2 Max

C25k/3🍀 w2r2 ✅ & no knee pain this time round 😃

Achilles Tendinitis

Finished my first run

W3 R1

Week two completed!

Sunday's run

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