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Wk7R2...ouch 😩

Well suffered my worst run to date 😟 My last two 25mins run went exactly to plan but today felt so much longer..felt like it was never going to end...didn’t...

Well suffered my worst run to date 😟 My last two 25mins run went exactly to pla...

Webby16

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R3 – Nice and gentle

For the first time in all of the eight weeks so far I tagged on an extra rest day. My W8R2 was fine but I had a nagging twinge, not even really a pain, in my...

For the first time in all of the eight weeks so far I tagged on an extra rest da...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 4 watership dawn

No not a misprint, last run of week 4 done with the company of rabbits. An early start for me just to get the last run in this week. I’m so not a morning...

No not a misprint, last run of week 4 done with the company of rabbits. An early...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•7 years ago

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A new life today

Hi All. I did my first run today and found it ok. It will be a real challenge next week to come home from work and run in the dark. Anyone any tips to help me...

Hi All. I did my first run today and found it ok. It will be a real challenge ne...

Subreeze

•7 years ago

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Taking a rest

Ive completed W5R1 but I think need to take a few days rest now due to calf pain again! I’m thinking of taking four days off and starting again on Monday....

Ive completed W5R1 but I think need to take a few days rest now due to calf pain...

Mazzy106

•7 years ago

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Omg 25mins...😱done😊!

Omg.. i am so so chuffed 25mins & Laura says im officially a runner🏃🏃🏃yahoo!! Not that it was a dawdle by any means that last 8 minutes i was saying every...

Omg.. i am so so chuffed 25mins & Laura says im officially a runner🏃🏃🏃yahoo!!...

Pc59

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk4R3 done!

Well, that's wk4 done and dusted. The autumn weather has been beautiful in Kent this week and I've loved running through crunchy leaves and soft, golden light....

Well, that's wk4 done and dusted. The autumn weather has been beautiful in Kent ...

PashleyPedaller

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9r3

So not an easy feel good run, but a hard slog due I think a mix of a new route and a more humid atmosphere. However, I completed it and can now say I have...

So not an easy feel good run, but a hard slog due I think a mix of a new route a...

kitt66

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running shoes?

Hi I am looking for any suggestions and advice on which running shoes have worked for a newbie Any guidance would be appreciated Thanks Paul

Hi I am looking for any suggestions and advice on which running shoes have work...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Pain

Me again! I did week 5 run 1 on Wednesday morning and all went well! Last night I started to get pain in the back of my knee. As today had gone on It’s getting...

Me again! I did week 5 run 1 on Wednesday morning and all went well! Last night ...

dennymac82

•7 years ago

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Wk9-run3-slowest yet but a graduate!

So what next? I know to run 3 times a week but should I stick to 30 til I get faster or cover more ground? What have other graduates done?

So what next? I know to run 3 times a week but should I stick to 30 til I get fa...

jaxxmal2

•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Ha ha i'm officially a runner according to Michael Johnson,just run for 25 mins non stop,it was hard but 6 weeks ago 1 min was hard,so really chuffed with...

Ha ha i'm officially a runner according to Michael Johnson,just run for 25 mins ...

tonywright

•7 years ago

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Yuppie

Today I set off to do run 2 of week 8, still aching from the last run and yoga on Wednesday night. It was a grit my teeth and just do it run, but near the end...

Today I set off to do run 2 of week 8, still aching from the last run and yoga o...

FlossnCharlie

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R1

Met report: Air temperature 2°C, rel humidity 80%, light breeze. A calm day, blessedly, and good for running. But … I’m getting a bit concerned about running...

Met report: Air temperature 2°C, rel humidity 80%, light breeze. A calm day, ble...

Big_D

•7 years ago

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W5R3

Well on Monday (W5R1) I didn't think today would be possible. My wife and I are doing this together and are both so elated. Not run 20 minutes non stop in...

Well on Monday (W5R1) I didn't think today would be possible. My wife and I are...

ianmw

•7 years ago

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First 5k

I have just completed my first 5K 😃 here in Florida, having not finished my C25K training( I’m at W8R2) due to having a fall( not run related) it was a...

I have just completed my first 5K 😃 here in Florida, having not finished my C25...

BurlyBean

•7 years ago

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Feeling disappointed... W6R3

Struggling a bit. I managed W6 runs 1 + 2 with no bother but this morning I had my second practice of run 3 and after the halfway point just couldn’t continue...

Struggling a bit. I managed W6 runs 1 + 2 with no bother but this morning I had ...

Saratamsin

Graduate•7 years ago

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Struggling!!

Hi everyone, I completed week 8 run 1 this morning but I'm finding it really tough since the long runs started! I've been doing some strengthening exercises...

Hi everyone, I completed week 8 run 1 this morning but I'm finding it really tou...

Mumof2lauralou

•7 years ago

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I wish I hadn't looked!

Oh no! I am so pleased to have just completed W5R1 and continue to be amazed that I've come so far but I wish I hadn't peeked at what the next run had in...

Oh no! I am so pleased to have just completed W5R1 and continue to be amazed th...

Kmh1970

•7 years ago

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Am I doing it right?

I have always felt that in order to get to a 5K distance that I should run for the majority of the time i.e. 30 mins non stop running. I usually do a 5min warm...

I have always felt that in order to get to a 5K distance that I should run for t...

Kimterry

Graduate•7 years ago

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One misty, moisty morning when cloudy was the weather there I saw a fat woman clothed all in Lycra....

Sure that’s not quite right fortunately the fog hid me well! w1 r3 done. Foundation garments duely bought and who knew socks could make so much difference?...

Sure that’s not quite right fortunately the fog hid me well! w1 r3 done. Foundat...

Sowsear

•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 3 slow so slow but steady

Week 8 is now completed. Yay. I can't believe it. It doesn't seem that long ago that I started. There was a lovely sunrise to cheer me on my way this...

Week 8 is now completed. Yay. I can't believe it. It doesn't seem that long ag...

LexMis

•7 years ago

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Im new here

Hi everybody, just joined this morning and looking forward to changing my life around, ive always had low energy but for most if this year ive been treated for...

Hi everybody, just joined this morning and looking forward to changing my life a...

Emz595

•7 years ago

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W9R2 - done, and new route!

Morning my running friends! So the first chapter of my running journey is nearly complete. I have just one run left. So to celebrate, I decided to push the...

Morning my running friends! So the first chapter of my running journey is nearl...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W5R3 I did it! 😀

I set off on a chilly foggy morning, I decided to keep to shorts and long sleeve base layer....soon warmed up. After the first 10mins I did notice the...

I set off on a chilly foggy morning, I decided to keep to shorts and long sleeve...

TedG

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk6 Run1 done!

That was harder than I'd hoped but think I could've done with another rest day after my 20 minute run! Anyways, I believed I could & I did! Anyone worried,...

That was harder than I'd hoped but think I could've done with another rest day a...

JB173

•7 years ago

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W8R3

Well that is another week completed. After R1 which went very well I did not know what to expect the last 2 runs. Wednesday was ok after the usual calves burn...

Well that is another week completed. After R1 which went very well I did not kno...

dindy

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R3

Whoop whoop completed and it felt good. 😜

kmc66

Graduate•7 years ago

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Singing and tears🏃‍♀️😂

WellI’ve done it completed W5R3 l ran for 20 mins yes ME can’t quite believe it l even caught myself singing along to my music😂😂 and overcome with emotion...

WellI’ve done it completed W5R3 l ran for 20 mins yes ME can’t quite believe it...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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Having a week off 😥

Did my 1st park run last week & then felt a bit deflated. Decided to have a week off & find my mojo next week. Agreed to another park run with my friend too!...

Did my 1st park run last week & then felt a bit deflated. Decided to have a week...

EmmaSheila52

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Wk7R2...ouch 😩

W8R3 – Nice and gentle

Week 4 watership dawn

A new life today

Taking a rest

Omg 25mins...😱done😊!

Wk4R3 done!

W9r3

Running shoes?

Pain

Wk9-run3-slowest yet but a graduate!

Week 6 Run 3

Yuppie

W5R1

W5R3

First 5k

Feeling disappointed... W6R3

Struggling!!

I wish I hadn't looked!

Am I doing it right?

One misty, moisty morning when cloudy was the weather there I saw a fat woman clothed all in Lycra....

Week 8 run 3 slow so slow but steady

Im new here

W9R2 - done, and new route!

W5R3 I did it! 😀

Wk6 Run1 done!

W8R3

W3R3

Singing and tears🏃‍♀️😂

Having a week off 😥

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