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Converting head phones for running

Alright so I thought I would share converting my ear buds into ones with over ear hooks for running, what do you guys think?

Alright so I thought I would share converting my ear buds into ones with over ea...

Runningnut

•4 years ago

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W5R3 was all i expected, and a little more

For all the strain I went through on W5R2, I was apprehensive about this one - I'd been warned by friends on this community. I avoided finding out what it...

For all the strain I went through on W5R2, I was apprehensive about this one - ...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 done

Smashed week 7 All good even though very steady but least I'm still moving. Bring on week 8!!

Smashed week 7 All good even though very steady but least I'm still moving. Bri...

Jayparr1969

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8

Just finished run 1 week 8. Feel awesome found running at 61 😩👍

Pj61andgone

•4 years ago

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Finished w8r3 but getting slower 😞

Hey folks, just finished w8r3 and I’m pleased I did it but I’m feeling so drained and just want to cry. First run was great but 2 and 3 was such an effort, not...

Hey folks, just finished w8r3 and I’m pleased I did it but I’m feeling so draine...

Synbabe

Graduate•4 years ago

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Puffed but chuffed

Just back from first 28 min run 🏃‍♀️ hard going but chuffed I kept going 😜

Roydonrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk7 done

Went out and took it slow as had a cold. Enjoying this running malarkey. Roll on wk 8

Went out and took it slow as had a cold. Enjoying this running malarkey. Roll on...

tarzan23

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 off to a start

Just did w4r1 and glad I managed it, although the 2nd 5mins was hard going. I did this programme before a couple of years ago and I don’t remember it being so...

Just did w4r1 and glad I managed it, although the 2nd 5mins was hard going. I d...

Crittermad

Graduate•4 years ago

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A new start

Hi guys, just decided to give this a go, now to find somewhere to carry it out without people around 🙄

Hi guys, just decided to give this a go, now to find somewhere to carry it out w...

Holz597

•4 years ago

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Run 1 week 1

Just started the couch to 5k run one done feeling a little proud of myself right now a step in the right direction

Just started the couch to 5k run one done feeling a little proud of myself right...

Julief48

•4 years ago

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Still on Week 1 after 5 weekd

Hi everyone, I’m a beginner to this and started trying week 1 with a local group. They are much too fast for me and I only managed 3 runs the first time I...

Hi everyone, I’m a beginner to this and started trying week 1 with a local grou...

Derbyshire_bred

•4 years ago

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Spring is coming.... and I’ve run 7k!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chuffed as a chuffed thing on a chuffed day. It’s not quick but it’s sassy! 😋 Happy running gorgeous ones 🏃🏻‍♀️💕🏃🏻‍♀️

Chuffed as a chuffed thing on a chuffed day. It’s not quick but it’s sassy! 😋 H...

Vintage61

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 R1

Well, I never imagined that I'd be able to run for 15mins in total when I looked ahead from Week 3 at the upcoming runs......but I just did!! I'm delighted...

Well, I never imagined that I'd be able to run for 15mins in total when I looke...

55Milly

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1 - on a Sunday?😱

Since I started I've done my runs Mon/Wed/Fri and taken the weekends off but the forecast for tomorrow scared even me... If the snow materialises the kids...

Since I started I've done my runs Mon/Wed/Fri and taken the weekends off but the...

Defnotarunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Late ... W4R1 Complete

I meant to post this last night but I completely forgot! Was clearly too tired. I did it! It was a hard one I must admit, but I just kept going and got...

I meant to post this last night but I completely forgot! Was clearly too tired. ...

CheshreCat15

•4 years ago

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Still Determined back on it

W3r3 repeated week 3 as had 2 weeks off due to ankle injury, feeling good 😊

Footsy

•4 years ago

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The dreaded Week 6, Run 1!

I was so happy to complete the 20 minute run, with no ill effects. It does seem as if the body and the legs and the shoes are ok, at least at the moment -...

I was so happy to complete the 20 minute run, with no ill effects. It does seem ...

Lesaspie

Graduate•4 years ago

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I am a graduate after 18 weeks of running !,🏃‍♀️🏆

Delighted to have achieved the Couch to 5k programme after 18 weeks of running by myself. I had done it back in 2014 but gave up running after 3 years due to...

Delighted to have achieved the Couch to 5k programme after 18 weeks of running b...

Verovero

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Just done week 4 run 1 was a bit knackered but done it.

Kukaro

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Confession time 😇

I humbly ask for forgiveness from the forum...... I don’t know where my head could possibly have been this morning but it appears it wasn’t on my shoulders....

I humbly ask for forgiveness from the forum...... I don’t know where my head co...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

Was a dry one yesterday All going OK just taking it steady. Will work on my speed once I've completed c25k Just want get fittness up and weight off for now....

Was a dry one yesterday All going OK just taking it steady. Will work on my sp...

Jayparr1969

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R1 request for info/encouragement

Hi all, Just did my first run today- yay me! But, I note how hard ‘just running for 1 minute’ actually is...! I guess I want to know that it gets easier-...

Hi all, Just did my first run today- yay me! But, I note how hard ‘just running...

iBard

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed Wk1/1 today

It might sound silly to others, but I am feeling rather chuffed with myself, for completing my first session in adverse weather 😊

It might sound silly to others, but I am feeling rather chuffed with myself, for...

KHELLA1

•4 years ago

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W5R3

I did it!!! For everyone who doubts themselves when they first start the programme, all I can say is put your trust in it and you won’t go far wrong. So proud...

I did it!!! For everyone who doubts themselves when they first start the program...

JChiz

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Half Marathon here I come! 🏃🏼‍♀️❤️🙏 Long post alert! 😂

Good morning C25Kers! For all of you lovely runners just starting out on your C25K journey, I just wanted to share what I've done since graduating last...

Good morning C25Kers! For all of you lovely runners just starting out on your C...

AliHC

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling shaky !

Has anyone ever felt shaky after a session ? Just done run 3 week 2 and felt very wobbly !

Has anyone ever felt shaky after a session ? Just done run 3 week 2 and felt ver...

Raisintoast75

•4 years ago

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Week 4 done & cold showers!

Felt pretty rough out there this morning (late night and wine!!) and came home after the run feeling dreadful, but am definitely tired & dehydrated after last...

Felt pretty rough out there this morning (late night and wine!!) and came home a...

DevonBluebird

•4 years ago

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Wk5 run2

I'm cross with myself today. I was struggling and I let myself quit when I only had 60seconds left! Is it possible that slowing down to quickly between runs...

I'm cross with myself today. I was struggling and I let myself quit when I only ...

Teener2

•4 years ago

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Two to go....

We just done R1W9..... 2 more to do before graduation.... gonna crack it this week before I hit the beach in Jamaica on the 3rd of march.... taking my running...

We just done R1W9..... 2 more to do before graduation.... gonna crack it this we...

Smudgersmith66

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pap17 - Seven days to the BigHalf

Long post alert. You might get one daily as I state how I am feeling in the lead up. I am writing this as I lie in bed with a coffee at around 10.30 thinking...

Long post alert. You might get one daily as I state how I am feeling in the lead...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2020

Converting head phones for running

W5R3 was all i expected, and a little more

Week 7 done

Week 8

Finished w8r3 but getting slower 😞

Puffed but chuffed

Wk7 done

W4 off to a start

A new start

Run 1 week 1

Still on Week 1 after 5 weekd

Spring is coming.... and I’ve run 7k!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Week 4 R1

W8R1 - on a Sunday?😱

Late ... W4R1 Complete

Still Determined back on it

The dreaded Week 6, Run 1!

I am a graduate after 18 weeks of running !,🏃‍♀️🏆

Week 4 run 1

Confession time 😇

Week 7 run 2

W1R1 request for info/encouragement

Completed Wk1/1 today

W5R3

Half Marathon here I come! 🏃🏼‍♀️❤️🙏 Long post alert! 😂

Feeling shaky !

Week 4 done & cold showers!

Wk5 run2

Two to go....

Pap17 - Seven days to the BigHalf

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