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Hey, Sarah

Just got home after completing run 2 of week 5. Yes, me who couldn't manage to walk across the road a few weeks ago. Finished running and was walking home when...

Just got home after completing run 2 of week 5. Yes, me who couldn't manage to w...

Agaig

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk2 R1

Completed Wk1 in unfamiliar territory earlier in the week, went away with the family, took my gear and went running/walking around a field by the hotel....

Completed Wk1 in unfamiliar territory earlier in the week, went away with the fa...

WocknWoll

•6 years ago

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What are we burning?

So my wife and I are in a disagreement about how many calories one of these half hour runs around week 6 burns. My Endomondo app I’m using says I’ve been...

So my wife and I are in a disagreement about how many calories one of these half...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 6 run 3

I did it !!!!!!!!! I never ever thought I could run for 25 mins but have just finished I’m bright red & sweaty but I loved it & cant believe I did it !!!!!...

I did it !!!!!!!!! I never ever thought I could run for 25 mins but have just fi...

LouiseR72

•6 years ago

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W7R2 - C25K Diary (sorry if I am preaching to the converted)

Completing the C25K program is NOT about speed, it's about getting non-runners going from zero to be able to run continuously for 30 minutes within the 9 week...

Completing the C25K program is NOT about speed, it's about getting non-runners g...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 - practice run

Well, I can't believe I have got to W9. I also cannot believe I brought running kit on holiday - and, what's more, used it - twice! That being said, although...

Well, I can't believe I have got to W9. I also cannot believe I brought running ...

Ambr456

Graduate•6 years ago

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By request...

A gift from my youngest daughter for Christmas a couple of years ago.

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Repeat run and When to stretch

Hi I repeated wk 4 run 3 today as I felt I really struggled during run 2 at parkrun. I started the first 3 mins far to fast and was struggling to breath even...

Hi I repeated wk 4 run 3 today as I felt I really struggled during run 2 at park...

Cazzajambo

•6 years ago

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W9R2 - tomato?!

Anybody else end up resembling a ripe tomato at the end of these longer runs?! 🍅🍅🍅

Anybody else end up resembling a ripe tomato at the end of these longer runs?! �...

Helenpa

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6 r1

Nothing exciting to report just plodding on in my own sweet (slow) way. No idea if I'll be anywhere near 5k by the end but hey ho. Find that out in 3 weeks or...

Nothing exciting to report just plodding on in my own sweet (slow) way. No idea ...

Adamdrew31

•6 years ago

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Wk6R2

Parked at the young farmers and ran through the country lanes . I decided to be a trendy smart arse and when Michael said run I also pressed start in strava...

Parked at the young farmers and ran through the country lanes . I decided to be...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

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Where has the time gone?

Oh my goodness I've only been off of here for a few days and soooo many people who I'd been rooting for have Graduated!! Congratulations to all of you!!...

Oh my goodness I've only been off of here for a few days and soooo many people w...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

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💖👍💞 Week 6, Run 3, again! 2nd time lucky!!

I have seriously struggled with week 6, as I notice from, some previous posts others have to. I do feel a sense of achievement especially after feeling...

I have seriously struggled with week 6, as I notice from, some previous posts o...

Kim196

•6 years ago

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Wk6R2

I was brave and left the grave yard !!!

amanda2463

•6 years ago

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W5R3 and new shoes....

Tomorrow is W5R3. Got the all clear, plus encouragement from the Doc after W5R2 on Wednesday. Decided to treat myself to some proper running shoes instead of...

Tomorrow is W5R3. Got the all clear, plus encouragement from the Doc after W5R2...

theoldfellow

•6 years ago

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Week 4 done. Just. 😕

Just completed week 4. I look happy, but I’m just done in. Almost stopped but didn’t. Almost threw up but didn’t. That was a tough week all round. Shall I...

Just completed week 4. I look happy, but I’m just done in. Almost stopped but di...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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End of the road

After my Achilles flaring up after W4 I rested for about a month. The ankle felt well enough to try some very gentle running again. I decided to try a W1,W2...

After my Achilles flaring up after W4 I rested for about a month. The ankle felt...

Pete1w

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R3

Had my first proper wobble this morning! I knew I was going to be busy in the next 3 evenings so I got up at 6 am to do W6 R3, 10 mins into the run I just gave...

Had my first proper wobble this morning! I knew I was going to be busy in the ne...

Llamamanalan

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5k

So ive decided to embark on this journey, underestimating how hard it is. I'm on my second week now completed run 1 this morning and finding it extremely hard....

So ive decided to embark on this journey, underestimating how hard it is. I'm on...

Erinmary

•6 years ago

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Wk3R2

So completed run 2 of week 3 just now. Bought some new running shoes today and think I must have tied my left one too tight as foot was throbbing throughout....

So completed run 2 of week 3 just now. Bought some new running shoes today and t...

LBalmer84

•6 years ago

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Confusion re 10% rule

I understand that you should only increase your running time by 10% at a time. Say I can run 30mins 3x a week. Am I right that the 10% is 9 minutes? (30 x 3...

I understand that you should only increase your running time by 10% at a time. ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it W1R1 !!

I've just completed my first run. I'm hot, got out of breath but survived! Did far better than I ever expected! Yay - go me!!

I've just completed my first run. I'm hot, got out of breath but survived! Did f...

wagshaz

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Just about to finish the last run in week 3 and it does seem to be getting easier especially when you look back on that first 60 seconds I’ve chosen to do the...

Just about to finish the last run in week 3 and it does seem to be getting easie...

Chrismkii

Graduate•6 years ago

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First TRIBE pack for £1

So I hope this okay to post here, I thought people might be interested :) TRIBE (https://wearetribe.co/) will give you your first pack for £1 (including...

So I hope this okay to post here, I thought people might be interested :) TRIB...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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W9R2

I've just finished W9R2 just one more to go, still on my treadmill as still not confident to go out in the open world!!!. When I started running 8 weeks ago I...

I've just finished W9R2 just one more to go, still on my treadmill as still not ...

Banksy23

Graduate•6 years ago

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Restart

I started couch to 5k last year, at the age of 50 having done no exercise for probably 30 years, then picked up an injury so stopped : have started again and...

I started couch to 5k last year, at the age of 50 having done no exercise for pr...

MissTwiggy

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 no fear 25 no fear

I wasn't paying attention when Jo told me that it was 25 nonstop. Rather a shock but me and my head went round the world with Wishbone Ash and their duel...

I wasn't paying attention when Jo told me that it was 25 nonstop. Rather a shock...

BecksC25K

•6 years ago

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Advice please!

It’s been almost a week since w5r2 as we’ve had the lurgy in our house making everyone feel yuck but now I’m ready to go again but think maybe I should start...

It’s been almost a week since w5r2 as we’ve had the lurgy in our house making ev...

Jhill66

•6 years ago

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Newbie mum

Hi I'm doing this to help loose weight and get fit - in my mid thirties now and normal activitie levels are keeping my weight the same when they used to keep...

Hi I'm doing this to help loose weight and get fit - in my mid thirties now and ...

Saffire84

•6 years ago

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Shin splints on first run

Hi I just completed my first session and had very sore shin splints and cramps in one leg- I walked off the cramps and my shins feel okay now - I'd like to...

Hi I just completed my first session and had very sore shin splints and cramps i...

Saffire84

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Hey, Sarah

Wk2 R1

What are we burning?

Wk 6 run 3

W7R2 - C25K Diary (sorry if I am preaching to the converted)

W9R2 - practice run

By request...

Repeat run and When to stretch

W9R2 - tomato?!

Wk6 r1

Wk6R2

Where has the time gone?

💖👍💞 Week 6, Run 3, again! 2nd time lucky!!

Wk6R2

W5R3 and new shoes....

Week 4 done. Just. 😕

End of the road

W6 R3

Couch to 5k

Wk3R2

Confusion re 10% rule

I did it W1R1 !!

Newbie

First TRIBE pack for £1

W9R2

Restart

W6R3 no fear 25 no fear

Advice please!

Newbie mum

Shin splints on first run

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