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I've been finding photos on Twitter again

Yes, I agree.

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Runkeeper

When I first started all this , I very quickly found "Runkeeper" and used it for the duration of C25K - and used it for quite a long time afterwards. Then it...

When I first started all this , I very quickly found "Runkeeper" and used it for...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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A little motivation

I'm curious how many of you would have considered yourselves runners at another time in your life? Could run a mile before or maybe for 10 minutes without...

I'm curious how many of you would have considered yourselves runners at another ...

cpartello

•9 years ago

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Week 1

So I've just completed W1R2. i've found a lovely place to run (search for Stephenson's Track), which I hope will keep me motivated. Currently 15st 7lb and my...

So I've just completed W1R2. i've found a lovely place to run (search for Stephe...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Wk3 Run 1

Just finished first run of wk 3 and a bit disappointed. Managed first 2 weeks no bother. Problem came on second 3minute run I just had to stop for about 10...

Just finished first run of wk 3 and a bit disappointed. Managed first 2 weeks n...

highlander53

•9 years ago

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Ohhh new gadget 😊

Hi all, Iv had a fit bit flex for a few months now, and whist it's a great everyday analysis of your basic daily activities, I found it really limited when it...

Hi all, Iv had a fit bit flex for a few months now, and whist it's a great ever...

sarahkerr31

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7R2

I'm doing it but still feel it a struggle, when does it get easier and enjoyable?

I'm doing it but still feel it a struggle, when does it get easier and enjoyable...

lindar383

Graduate•9 years ago

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Just Entered My First 5k Race

I have entered the Great North 5k which is the day before the Great North Run. Feeling nervous an excited at the same time :) Roll on the 12th September.

I have entered the Great North 5k which is the day before the Great North Run. ...

Tulip73

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7R1 - tough !

ventured out this morning for W7R1 ..... after a full week recovering from a pulled calf and a pulled back from W6R3 !!! Started off very steady , not wanting...

ventured out this morning for W7R1 ..... after a full week recovering from a pul...

Mr__G

Graduate•9 years ago

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I've missed you crazies!

I've been gone a while, but I missed you guys. I was doing fine, following my wee plan for a 10k. I thought cause I'm a graduate I'd moved on and didn't really...

I've been gone a while, but I missed you guys. I was doing fine, following my we...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduated again...

Finished C25K a couple of weeks ago and was thrilled to have completed it (graduated). But last evenings run was the first time I hit the 5k mark. I'm slow (51...

Finished C25K a couple of weeks ago and was thrilled to have completed it (gradu...

millerzj

•9 years ago

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Week 4 run2

So hope I can manage the second run as well as the I did run 1. Fingers crossed x

So hope I can manage the second run as well as the I did run 1. Fingers crosse...

Dunnja

Graduate•9 years ago

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Gait Analysis

I had seen lots of talk of folk having a gait analysis done. But the only place I knew close to me was a very expensive gym and I didn't want to spend £100s on...

I had seen lots of talk of folk having a gait analysis done. But the only place ...

Sezza2u

Graduate•9 years ago

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How many times a week?

Hi all! I graduated only a couple of weeks ago. I'm not that interested in increasing my distance yet because my aim was to get fit and I still feel like I'm...

Hi all! I graduated only a couple of weeks ago. I'm not that interested in incre...

Keep_on_going

Graduate•9 years ago

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I just ran for 5 mins!!!!!

Yesterday I was really daunted at the thought of running for 5 mins (W4R1). I posted my concerns about my aching ankles and everyone was so positive and...

Yesterday I was really daunted at the thought of running for 5 mins (W4R1). I po...

AnnmarieC2

•9 years ago

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Week 7 - Distance

Hi all, Just completed Week 6, run 3 - ran for 25 mins yay but when I checked Map My Run it said I had only run 2.80km (started it once I started running and...

Hi all, Just completed Week 6, run 3 - ran for 25 mins yay but when I checked M...

CT67

Graduate•9 years ago

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So glad

I'm so glad 9 weeks ago I decided to start doing this plan. I had lots of excuses not to :- I'm too heavy (8stone over weight) I'm too unfit (haven't done...

I'm so glad 9 weeks ago I decided to start doing this plan. I had lots of excus...

Laineydglm

Graduate•9 years ago

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Woohoo graduated!!!!

Did week 9 run3 this morning! Was determined I would cover 5k, knew I wouldn't run it all but still wanted to cover the 5k distance before I graduated:-) So...

Did week 9 run3 this morning! Was determined I would cover 5k, knew I wouldn't ...

Laineydglm

Graduate•9 years ago

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So What's Next

So, I finished W9R3 last night and now at a bit of a loss....I planned to keep running the 30 mins and improve my distance, as I'm very slooooooow (3KM) but...

So, I finished W9R3 last night and now at a bit of a loss....I planned to keep r...

Harebell2014

Graduate•9 years ago

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A bit of fun

This could be for any gender, but the I aspire to the girl on the right.

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Change of scene

No work today so I drove to the seaside for a change. This is the closest location to me for park run but it's about 7 miles away from home & parking on a...

No work today so I drove to the seaside for a change. This is the closest locati...

Sharonb9999

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduation gift

Just back from a weekend in York where my other half bought me a surprise gift for having graduated. Thrilling! York was lovely and I did a run along the...

Just back from a weekend in York where my other half bought me a surprise gift f...

coryluscontorta

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

Into my third week and ran last night. I really thought I would struggle with a 3 min jog as I have never jogged that long before and its all new. I have to...

Into my third week and ran last night. I really thought I would struggle with a ...

Kbobsie

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week5 Run3. I did it... :)

Excited that I completed week5 run 3. I was a bit apprehensive before starting.. but done and dusted... Moving forward to Week6 on Thursday.. thanks all for...

Excited that I completed week5 run 3. I was a bit apprehensive before starting.....

firststep

Graduate•9 years ago

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Started week 2

Just done my first run of Week 2. :) Feeling good, although more tired than before, but that's to be expected. Those extra 30 seconds of running take you...

Just done my first run of Week 2. :) Feeling good, although more tired than bef...

Coin_

•9 years ago

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Wk8R1 - a little unorthodox but hey...

Hoorah, this evening I have completed my first run of wk 8 and what great fun it was too. I had a pacemaker (not one for the heart!), a water station and a...

Hoorah, this evening I have completed my first run of wk 8 and what great fun it...

Reidy

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7R2

It was a bit painfull today, but I did it. Will take a break tomorrow an then W7R3 :)

It was a bit painfull today, but I did it. Will take a break tomorrow an then W7...

vsbrumb

Graduate•9 years ago

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London 2015 10K Run

Delighted to be able to say that I completed the run yesterday ! Not the fastest time, but not the slowest either

Delighted to be able to say that I completed the run yesterday ! Not the fastes...

Gary-S

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R3

I'm back Just completed wk3 and week after starting it....used every excuse not to run but did lot of extra walking thanks to the tube strike and a lovely day...

I'm back Just completed wk3 and week after starting it....used every excuse not ...

ShannieP

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7, run 1 - I'm back!

You might have seen my post about week 6 run 3 where I 'failed'. I took a few days off intentionally and then a few more unintentionally (work!). I decided...

You might have seen my post about week 6 run 3 where I 'failed'. I took a few d...

sar1850

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2015

I've been finding photos on Twitter again

Runkeeper

A little motivation

Week 1

Wk3 Run 1

Ohhh new gadget 😊

W7R2

Just Entered My First 5k Race

W7R1 - tough !

I've missed you crazies!

Graduated again...

Week 4 run2

Gait Analysis

How many times a week?

I just ran for 5 mins!!!!!

Week 7 - Distance

So glad

Woohoo graduated!!!!

So What's Next

A bit of fun

Change of scene

Graduation gift

Week 3 Run 1

Week5 Run3. I did it... :)

Started week 2

Wk8R1 - a little unorthodox but hey...

W7R2

London 2015 10K Run

W6R3

Week 7, run 1 - I'm back!

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