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Still running

Logged off for a while but back on. Still running 3 times a week and due to do the GNR 5km next week.

Logged off for a while but back on. Still running 3 times a week and due to do t...

Silverfox1943

Graduate•3 years ago

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C25K.... 18 months, still moving forward

It is 18 months since I completed the C25K course... and I have FINALLY managed a 5k in under 30 minutes... I must have done about 40 5k runs in the last 18...

It is 18 months since I completed the C25K course... and I have FINALLY managed ...

layzellm

Graduate•3 years ago

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Darker mornings

The best time for me to go running is first thing in the morning. Im normally out by 6am. As the mornings are getting darker i was wondering what people do...

The best time for me to go running is first thing in the morning. Im normally ou...

Captainfussy

Graduate•3 years ago

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End to End 5k world record attempt 4th September

Anyone else doing this? You can find out more here...

Fionamags

Graduate•3 years ago

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BACK OUT THERE, ✨ DID IT ✨

Hi all you lovely people, after my despair of the other night but subsequent lovely, kind words and very practical suggestions on this site i went back out...

Hi all you lovely people, after my despair of the other night but subsequent lov...

Michelle2023

•3 years ago

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How important is running without a break?

I graduated about a year ago but can still find a full 30 minutes of running quite challenging especially when it is warm/hot. This morning, I stopped for a...

I graduated about a year ago but can still find a full 30 minutes of running qui...

R1954

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 🎉🎉🎉

Absolutely brilliant way to start the day 🤗 Early morning run with my dog and WE DID IT!! 🤩🤩🤩 Woo hoo 🎉 This program has helped so much with my well-being...

Absolutely brilliant way to start the day 🤗 Early morning run with my dog and W...

Ellio39

Graduate•3 years ago

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Where should I start back up?

Picked up an injury two weeks ago on week 6 run 3. My question is where should I go back to? Should I repeat week six or go back to week 5? Determined to get...

Picked up an injury two weeks ago on week 6 run 3. My question is where should ...

Hannahf09

•3 years ago

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Top of foot pain

Hi I have had to stop doing my runs for the moment because I have got got really bad pain and tenderness on the top of my foot ant front of my ankle I’m so fed...

Hi I have had to stop doing my runs for the moment because I have got got really...

Berryboo4

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running World Cup

I see this starts again soon have we a team in it? Or are we still registered to our last team? It seems we are still part of our original team.

I see this starts again soon have we a team in it? Or are we still registered to...

Papillon17

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running World Cup

I see this starts again soon have we a team in it? Or are we still registered to our last team?

I see this starts again soon have we a team in it? Or are we still registered to...

Papillon17

Graduate•3 years ago

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Still about hope your doing ok

Got out tonight and did my first 5k or run of any distance for over a month. Been away from home for over 17 days at agility competitions and a few days at the...

Got out tonight and did my first 5k or run of any distance for over a month. Bee...

Papillon17

Graduate•3 years ago

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Good run this morning

Since I’ve graduated I’ve found it a bit harder to get myself up and out. This morning I woke early so decided I’d get up and go for it. So glad I did. Had a...

Since I’ve graduated I’ve found it a bit harder to get myself up and out. This ...

SoosieSoo

Graduate•3 years ago

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nobody told me

For years people have been recommending couch to 5K as exercise and told me it's easy. They lied to me. No one warned me about week 5 lol! However, I have...

For years people have been recommending couch to 5K as exercise and told me it's...

notdesignedtorun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week5 Day 3 after break of almost week?

Hi! I did week 5 day 2 almost week back wasn’t able to do day 3 because of personal reasons. So, question is if I can do Week 5 day 3 tomorrow?

Hi! I did week 5 day 2 almost week back wasn’t able to do day 3 because of perso...

Khalesi

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

First I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcomes I was given after my last post introducing myself you really all are a warm and motivational bunch....

First I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcomes I was given after my ...

dom52

•3 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

So, long day at work, I find running after work really hard but it’s only week 1 after all Got home 4.30 text from friend, “What time are we going?” 5pm see...

So, long day at work, I find running after work really hard but it’s only week 1...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Heart rate zones and 25min run

Just finished my week 6 run 3, 25min run. I decided to just run and ignore my watch, I previously have been trying to limit my time in ‘zone 5’ (garmin) but...

Just finished my week 6 run 3, 25min run. I decided to just run and ignore my wa...

Woodlandretriever

•3 years ago

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Only flipping did it 🏃‍♀️🎉

First post and so pleased with my self. Just completed W9 R3. Never thought I’d get this far. Really struggled some weeks especially week 8. I decided instead...

First post and so pleased with my self. Just completed W9 R3. Never thought I’d ...

Runningcat15

Graduate•3 years ago

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Myths of exercise (article)

The renowned Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman writes: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jun/06/just-dont-do-it-10-exercise-myths

The renowned Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman writes: https://www.theguardian....

John_W

Graduate•3 years ago

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Myths of healthy eating (article)

Professor Tim Spector (of the ZOE Covid Symptom app) writes: https://www.tatler.com/article/new-healthy-eating-rules-2021

Professor Tim Spector (of the ZOE Covid Symptom app) writes: https://www.tatler....

John_W

Graduate•3 years ago

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Phew I can still run (just)

20 days plus crikey call myself a runner 😬🤐. Well today I remembered I loved running and I wanted to run, works been full on relentless trucks+farming it's...

20 days plus crikey call myself a runner 😬🤐. Well today I remembered I loved r...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Restarting C25k - 3rd time round (lucky?)

I had to stop running in April because of hip pain. I restarted at week 1 in June and got as far as week 5 run 2 when the hip niggle kicked in again. It had...

I had to stop running in April because of hip pain. I restarted at week 1 in Jun...

Newbie59

Graduate•3 years ago

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Last run tomorrow!

I can’t believe it! It seems only yesterday I was seeking advice here about how to take on hills and slopes… Tomorrow it’s my last run from the C25K podcast,...

I can’t believe it! It seems only yesterday I was seeking advice here about how ...

Tzushka

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

So I checked what time sunrise was and was out at 6.20am! I planned that I could get everything done before 7am (my daughters 1st day back to school). I got...

So I checked what time sunrise was and was out at 6.20am! I planned that I could...

Soozy16

Graduate•3 years ago

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Favourite bit

W7R33 completed Never thought I would get this far after the first 5 minutes I was wanting to stop legs heavy as lead but made myself go on Favourite bit when...

W7R33 completed Never thought I would get this far after the first 5 minutes I w...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 3 done, here comes week 3!

Well, after much creeping up on it sneakily, I have finally tackled week 3, and this time, I finished it! In fact I was so pleased with my progress that I did...

Well, after much creeping up on it sneakily, I have finally tackled week 3, and ...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk3R3

I did it wow I never thought I would get this far. The left knee was really groaning after the session. Did the stretches a bit of a massage and then off to...

I did it wow I never thought I would get this far. The left knee was really groa...

Poppdog

Graduate•3 years ago

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Desperately seeking motivation…

And maybe a kick up the arse but please be gentle! Gave up with C25K a few weeks ago after a panic attack while out (W1 still after 3 weeks) when I had to get...

And maybe a kick up the arse but please be gentle! Gave up with C25K a few weeks...

Michelle2023

•3 years ago

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Busted by Strava! Wk 5 Run 2

The run was good! A full 8 minutes… twice! I’m so happy as the epic run 3 looms. I may actually be able to do this! However, 2 to 3 litres of water a day…....

The run was good! A full 8 minutes… twice! I’m so happy as the epic run 3 looms....

Davidnotarunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2021

Still running

C25K.... 18 months, still moving forward

Darker mornings

End to End 5k world record attempt 4th September

BACK OUT THERE, ✨ DID IT ✨

How important is running without a break?

Week 9 Run 3 🎉🎉🎉

Where should I start back up?

Top of foot pain

Running World Cup

Running World Cup

Still about hope your doing ok

Good run this morning

nobody told me

Week5 Day 3 after break of almost week?

Week 1 run 2

Week 1 Run 2

Heart rate zones and 25min run

Only flipping did it 🏃‍♀️🎉

Myths of exercise (article)

Myths of healthy eating (article)

Phew I can still run (just)

Restarting C25k - 3rd time round (lucky?)

Last run tomorrow!

Week 7 run 1

Favourite bit

Week 3 done, here comes week 3!

Wk3R3

Desperately seeking motivation…

Busted by Strava! Wk 5 Run 2

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