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Wk5 R1

Finally did it and still got a smile on my face!

Reidy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 complete. Wowwwww

25 minutes running. Me? I never thought it would ever be possible. But here I am. I ran 3.5km and even managed a 9.55min/km in the middle. I am just so happy...

25 minutes running. Me? I never thought it would ever be possible. But here I a...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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I know I promised..... but I felt like I needed cheering up.

I Had promised everyone at home that I would not put in for another event and would wait until the Winter run 31 January 2016. But its been a rotten couple of...

I Had promised everyone at home that I would not put in for another event and wo...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

16 Replies

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Bit the bullet....

Eeee so following my post yesterday and thanks to all of the encouraging responses, i bit the bullet and signed up for the 10 mile great south run!!!!...

Eeee so following my post yesterday and thanks to all of the encouraging respons...

operation2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Race for Life & Have I graduated!? Not too sure...

Hello! I've completed the programme and can now run solidly for over 30 mins (close to 40 now- hurrah!). My distance is just under 5k though, so does that...

Hello! I've completed the programme and can now run solidly for over 30 mins (cl...

slowmover

Graduate•9 years ago

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Compliments ...

made me smile...

Anaverageman

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

Runners nd dogs

My husband was doing his w5r3 (20 min run) this morning. When he got chased by a dog. (Alaskan Malamute) So my husband got scared and ran faster. Dont think...

My husband was doing his w5r3 (20 min run) this morning. When he got chased by a...

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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tomtom cardio watch any good

Hello, I'm thinking of getting this watch the main selling point for me is that it has an in built heart rate monitor. I'd be interested in other people views...

Hello, I'm thinking of getting this watch the main selling point for me is that...

marc_read

Graduate•9 years ago

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Rubbish :(

I did the 5k graduation a week last Sat and only ran once last week to give my legs a break but today I REALLY struggled. Legs feel like I haven't run for...

I did the 5k graduation a week last Sat and only ran once last week to give my l...

VikkiHigg

Graduate•9 years ago

14 Replies

Almost there

Whoop week 9 run 1 in the bag . After quite an indulgent weekend away with friends I was not looking forward to today's run , 30 mins non stop! But after a...

Whoop week 9 run 1 in the bag . After quite an indulgent weekend away with frien...

Beckyd71

Graduate•9 years ago

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Race for life 5K!

12 weeks ago I didn't run, not even for a bus! I've never run, I always said I'm not the right build (more for comfort than speed!), better at anything but...

12 weeks ago I didn't run, not even for a bus! I've never run, I always said I'm...

Jojosinc

Graduate•9 years ago

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Why I was getting slower....

Hi everybody Don't post often but wanted to share this. I started C25K a year ago. Did a 10km in October. Due to holidays and slightly gammy knee took the...

Hi everybody Don't post often but wanted to share this. I started C25K a year a...

BethC

Graduate•9 years ago

15 Replies

Week 1 Completed!

I have just finished w1r3 and although it's only a small achievement I am really proud of myself. I have managed to do all the runs. My muscle's are...

I have just finished w1r3 and although it's only a small achievement I am really...

Sezza2u

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

Run into Summer Wk 5- Feel free to join

Welcome to Week 5 (25 May to 5 July) Here we are at week five. We are chugging along with this quest. Week five already. What the quest is:- The quest...

Welcome to Week 5 (25 May to 5 July) Here we are at week five. We are chugging...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Jumping back in

So tonight I'm back off to the gym after a hiatus due to horrible shin issues. I'm a bit worried and very sure that my fitness will have dropped :( it's not...

So tonight I'm back off to the gym after a hiatus due to horrible shin issues. I...

HanPanStrawberryJam

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Ouch! :( w7r1

Finished w7r1 today. I've really struggled with the last two 25 min runs! I feel like I've become fit enough to run for that long, but I feel like my body just...

Finished w7r1 today. I've really struggled with the last two 25 min runs! I feel...

Nyanne

•9 years ago

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W7 complete

Think this has been the hardest week yet mentally. Really struggled to convince my self that I could run 25 minutes another three times after doing it at the...

Think this has been the hardest week yet mentally. Really struggled to convince ...

Clarmurs

Graduate•9 years ago

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First 5k race

I was undecided about doing the race today as my knee is only just feeling okay now and I hadn't run for a week but then I thought why not go for it, I could...

I was undecided about doing the race today as my knee is only just feeling okay ...

Rolyat_Adnama

Graduate•9 years ago

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Which is the hardest UK Park Run?

Simple question, just intrigued to see what people answer.

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Is this a realistic goal?

Hi hunbuns! I am thinking of signing up for the great south run in October this year, but as yet my longest run is 10k (as opposed to 10 miles!!) and I all...

Hi hunbuns! I am thinking of signing up for the great south run in October this ...

operation2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6r2 - hard: should I stick here?

Gosh. that was tough. My calves really started to hurt about half way through. I finished but am really not sure I will be up for run 3. I am doing the 30 day...

Gosh. that was tough. My calves really started to hurt about half way through. I...

EustacuaVye

•9 years ago

8 Replies

W8R1 went wrong!!!

Yesterday I was up early (as always on a run day) and set off for this run. I had planned a new route in my head, but it involved a path I had not run before....

Yesterday I was up early (as always on a run day) and set off for this run. I ha...

Brummiebikerbird1

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Week 5 run 3

It's been creeping up and was freaking me out, but I went out this evening and actually did it! I am utterly shocked and thrilled in equal measure! Delighted!...

It's been creeping up and was freaking me out, but I went out this evening and a...

mum_of_3

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Death or Garmin!

I can report that I am now definitely a runner! There I was this morning, pootling along on a narrow old railway trail high in the Derbyshire Dales. It was...

I can report that I am now definitely a runner! There I was this morning, pootl...

Anniemurph

Graduate•9 years ago

31 Replies

Couch to 5K stamina

Tried this podcast today after a week of (three) slightly aimless post- graduation runs. Apart from the slightly odd music it was great to have help from Laura...

Tried this podcast today after a week of (three) slightly aimless post- graduati...

Debener

Graduate•9 years ago

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My run took a turn for the better - has this happened to you

Well I ran , this morning, set my mind a course for a 10 k. I have been getter a bit slower recently so I had in my mind to not slow down anymore First k was...

Well I ran , this morning, set my mind a course for a 10 k. I have been getter...

Juliejam

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk5 r1: wow

So here I am, week 5. 5 weeks of running who'd have thought. Last week 5mins run felt long, felt hard one run and easier the next. So had my fruit and...

So here I am, week 5. 5 weeks of running who'd have thought. Last week 5mins run...

cFinn

•9 years ago

2 Replies

W7R1... Done!

Still amazes me that I'm able to run, all down to couch to 5k with the lovely Laura...so glad to have found this programme... Hope every one is well and...

Still amazes me that I'm able to run, all down to couch to 5k with the lovely La...

Fran04

•9 years ago

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First Public Run!! Done it.

Herne Bay Race for Life - year almost to the day since my graduation run. Quite an experience. The first bit was up a steep hill, and I had to walk part of...

Herne Bay Race for Life - year almost to the day since my graduation run. Quite...

runningphobe_no_more

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

Colour run

Me and my daughter did the Helen and Douglas house charity colour run today it was great we even got a medal

Me and my daughter did the Helen and Douglas house charity colour run today it w...

Hidden

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2015

Wk5 R1

Week 6 complete. Wowwwww

I know I promised..... but I felt like I needed cheering up.

Bit the bullet....

Race for Life & Have I graduated!? Not too sure...

Compliments ...

Runners nd dogs

tomtom cardio watch any good

Rubbish :(

Almost there

Race for life 5K!

Why I was getting slower....

Week 1 Completed!

Run into Summer Wk 5- Feel free to join

Jumping back in

Ouch! :( w7r1

W7 complete

First 5k race

Which is the hardest UK Park Run?

Is this a realistic goal?

W6r2 - hard: should I stick here?

W8R1 went wrong!!!

Week 5 run 3

Death or Garmin!

Couch to 5K stamina

My run took a turn for the better - has this happened to you

Wk5 r1: wow

W7R1... Done!

First Public Run!! Done it.

Colour run

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