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Back on track

Last week I posted about my disappointment when I failed in my attempt to start C25K again because of a chest cold. I am pleased to say a few days later I did...

Last week I posted about my disappointment when I failed in my attempt to start ...

ksea

•9 years ago

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Now running 5K

I'd got up to week 6 run 3 and then went on holiday. I worked out a reasonable looking circular route for a run on holiday and discovered, by chance that it...

I'd got up to week 6 run 3 and then went on holiday. I worked out a reasonable l...

DrBobK

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 1 run 3 (4th run really)

I completed my runs today and I think that overall I was faster too. I was running up hills too. Unfortunately I had to stop before the cool down was over. A...

I completed my runs today and I think that overall I was faster too. I was runni...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•9 years ago

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First parkrun as a tourist

We are in newbury for the weekend 'cos my partner is going up in a plane to do aerobatics!!! I was a bit disappointed to miss parkrun, so looked on the 'net to...

We are in newbury for the weekend 'cos my partner is going up in a plane to do a...

rmnsuk

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 4 for the 4th time

Just run week 4 again and I feel good! I did 3.7 km... Not 5 but I aim to get there this time. I'm doing Laura's strength and flexibility podcast on alternate...

Just run week 4 again and I feel good! I did 3.7 km... Not 5 but I aim to get th...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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The Road to Recovery: Day 1

At last, the day that felt like it would never come. 4 weeks and a day since my accident and I am allowed to start light cardio exercise again. Not allowed to...

At last, the day that felt like it would never come. 4 weeks and a day since my ...

Rignold

•9 years ago

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Bit nervous about my long run today.😔

Today I was worrying about my slow 12k. I don't really know why. Maybe because I've had to bring it forward a day as I'm out tonight on the pop and I wouldn't...

Today I was worrying about my slow 12k. I don't really know why. Maybe because I...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•9 years ago

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Finished Week 7 on to 8

I finished week 7 on yesterday and am looking forward to week 8 and on to graduation. I thought Friday was smooth, had some leg fatigue and stiffness but not...

I finished week 7 on yesterday and am looking forward to week 8 and on to gradua...

mnicholls

•9 years ago

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First ever Parkrun 1/08/2015

Hi there, well I did it i was last through the finish line but i got there in the end. As advised by a few of the contributors on health unlocked they said...

Hi there, well I did it i was last through the finish line but i got there in th...

jogon83

•9 years ago

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New Shoes Time

My faithful C25K Brooks on the left. My shiny new Asics on the right. My treat for graduation and getting under 55 minutes for a 5k. I'm now at the stage...

My faithful C25K Brooks on the left. My shiny new Asics on the right. My treat ...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9R3

Guess who's just done w9r3??!? Absolutely chuffed to bits! I can't believe it, when I look back at the state I was in doing week 3 - I would never have...

Guess who's just done w9r3??!? Absolutely chuffed to bits! I can't believe it, w...

Kdollfraser

Graduate•9 years ago

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HILLS AND PLATEAUS

On the day before the first anniversary of my starting C25k I set a parkrun PB of 25:41 at Killerton parkrun. Where this came from I have no idea, since it was...

On the day before the first anniversary of my starting C25k I set a parkrun PB o...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•9 years ago

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First ever Park Run- why did I wait so long.

I went to my first Park Run today after starting C25K about 3 years ago and despite running 3 times a week I have been apprehensive about going to a park run....

I went to my first Park Run today after starting C25K about 3 years ago and desp...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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First run in 7 weeks!

So today I attempted my first run after over 7 weeks. I was extremely worried that id lost all of my fitness, but faith has been restored. Within those 7...

So today I attempted my first run after over 7 weeks. I was extremely worried th...

Prettys073

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk 9, Run 3 in the bag... now for some fun :D

I went out this morning with two new things, my Garmin Forerunner 15 (which was graduation present to myself) and my husband who thought he'd finally have a go...

I went out this morning with two new things, my Garmin Forerunner 15 (which was ...

Bartycleaverjones

Graduate•9 years ago

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Guess who just ran for 20 minutes?

Meeeeeeeeeee! I can't believe it, I am sooooooo happy I could cry. Thank you all you wonderful people. I don't know where it came from or how, the longest I...

Meeeeeeeeeee! I can't believe it, I am sooooooo happy I could cry. Thank you all...

chalfont_chump

•9 years ago

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Bounts...earn vouchers for exercise

You may find Bounts good, if you use apps to record your runs (like fitbit or mapmyrun) Website is https://www.bounts.it Basically you earn points for...

You may find Bounts good, if you use apps to record your runs (like fitbit or ma...

AbracaDeborah

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9R3 I did it!

I completed my final run this morning and I can't believe I've done it! I started this program because I couldn't run for a minute and now I'm running for 30...

I completed my final run this morning and I can't believe I've done it! I starte...

Gerry70

Graduate•9 years ago

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W1R2

Completed above Thursday evening. Quite entertaining as my daughter decided to come along and we were both following different plans. I may need to start...

Completed above Thursday evening. Quite entertaining as my daughter decided to c...

AbracaDeborah

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduation Badge August 2015

Hi there Congratulations on your graduation. Please leave your username here for me or OlsBean so we can organise your well deserved graduation badge. we will...

Hi there Congratulations on your graduation. Please leave your username here for...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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July 2015 Graduation Badge Roll Call

Well done to our newest graduates. Here are there names for the month of July 2015 I think there might be some missed off because they got in the tail end of...

Well done to our newest graduates. Here are there names for the month of July 2...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Just enjoying the running!

Two runs since graduating and I am just loving it!! The first one a night run - luminous jacket on, head torch on (I must've looked like a right wally). It...

Two runs since graduating and I am just loving it!! The first one a night run ...

Reidy

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2015

Back on track

Now running 5K

Week 1 run 3 (4th run really)

First parkrun as a tourist

Week 4 for the 4th time

The Road to Recovery: Day 1

Bit nervous about my long run today.😔

Finished Week 7 on to 8

First ever Parkrun 1/08/2015

New Shoes Time

W9R3

HILLS AND PLATEAUS

First ever Park Run- why did I wait so long.

First run in 7 weeks!

Wk 9, Run 3 in the bag... now for some fun :D

Guess who just ran for 20 minutes?

Bounts...earn vouchers for exercise

W9R3 I did it!

W1R2

Graduation Badge August 2015

July 2015 Graduation Badge Roll Call

Just enjoying the running!

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