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Stopped at W6 R2, how to get back

I was doing great until week6, run 2 after which I went to a conference for about 10 days. After coming back I got cold and still feel feverish. I also feel...

I was doing great until week6, run 2 after which I went to a conference for abou...

the_old_me

Graduate•9 years ago

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Late for Parkrun !

Well this morning I was just having an argument with a parking meter that didn't want my money when I glanced over and the runners were off ! Put ticket...

Well this morning I was just having an argument with a parking meter that didn't...

ridingstar

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduation Run

I have only gone and completed week 9 run 3 this morning! How did that happen! So chuffed it is untrue! On to the next chapter! 😃😃😃🎉🎉🎉🎉

I have only gone and completed week 9 run 3 this morning! How did that happen! S...

Lotty41

Graduate•9 years ago

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Park run and a question

Yes, I've finally plucked up the courage to do park run. I wasn't last (my not-so-secret fear!) Although I was very near the back, I overtook some people and...

Yes, I've finally plucked up the courage to do park run. I wasn't last (my not-s...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Anyone got a Garmin 305 ? I've just bought one......

From a guy at work for £25.... No idea what it's like but comes with HRM, spare strap and charger. Not really sure what it does but I thought I would have a...

From a guy at work for £25.... No idea what it's like but comes with HRM, spare...

richardvc

Graduate•9 years ago

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Newbie update: Week 3 Complete!

I haven't posted for a few weeks but am pleased to say that I just completed Week 3! :D I had a few days away on holiday so decided to split Week 3 over two...

I haven't posted for a few weeks but am pleased to say that I just completed Wee...

ShesLikeTheWind

•9 years ago

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Photo haha

Had to upload this one.... PB 36.06 and on the way down

dawncoates34

Graduate•9 years ago

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Detour - Week 9 Run 1 and 2

I done my week 9 run 1 a couple of days ago and unlike all my other weeks where I took the same path, I took a (planned) detour half way into my run so that I...

I done my week 9 run 1 a couple of days ago and unlike all my other weeks where ...

FloatingGiraffe

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3r2

My first post and just wanted to share my elation at my PB of 6.55 km 😀. So enjoying this journey despite the aches and pains! Gait analysis and new shoes...

My first post and just wanted to share my elation at my PB of 6.55 km 😀. So enj...

Lillbol

Graduate•9 years ago

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New Shoes :-(

My lovely new trainers hurt, so they will be returned later today. They were so comfy in the shop but after a 5k Nordic Walk my toes are numb and the ball of...

My lovely new trainers hurt, so they will be returned later today. They were so ...

Helein

Graduate•9 years ago

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PB on parkrun

After not running for over a week, being away in Devon & Cornwall on tour in my classic MGBGT, what with the fantastic weather it was superb! Been foggy this...

After not running for over a week, being away in Devon & Cornwall on tour in my ...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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First parkrun on International parkrun day!

Well that was fun! Everything went as well as I had hoped. Thanks to everyone who motivated me to do it, I'm very pleased I did! It was nice to do something in...

Well that was fun! Everything went as well as I had hoped. Thanks to everyone wh...

sarah469

Graduate•9 years ago

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Park Run PB 😁

This is another chapter of my running journey. C25K has helped me to realise my fitness potential. I am positive about the future and enjoying the changes in...

This is another chapter of my running journey. C25K has helped me to realise my...

dawncoates34

Graduate•9 years ago

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My Running Week

This week I started Mondays run with a difference, I have run 5k twice a week since graduating in May/June and running an interval on the 3rd run every week...

This week I started Mondays run with a difference, I have run 5k twice a week si...

Mat30

Graduate•9 years ago

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Done it!

Woohoo!! I've just done w6r3! Who would have thought it? Me? With my little stubby legs and all the wobbly bits? Running for 25minutes. ..NON STOP!! I feel so...

Woohoo!! I've just done w6r3! Who would have thought it? Me? With my little stub...

pampaddy

Graduate•9 years ago

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My first 10k run!

Hey! Up until the week before last I didn't run for a couple of weeks for reasons I can't remember and no doubt weren't good enough, but anyway I got back...

Hey! Up until the week before last I didn't run for a couple of weeks for reaso...

Mike_Bravo

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 - Done

I am tucking the weeks off and enjoying every step I take. I must admit Week 6 Run 3 was a little tough but hopefully Week 7 will sort that out. Now I am a...

I am tucking the weeks off and enjoying every step I take. I must admit Week 6 R...

Helein

Graduate•9 years ago

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Tough work - this tailrunning!!

Took me an hour to do 5K. After Thursday's effort , I was happy to just walk today -- tried to get the feet moving a bit more but they weren't co-operative!...

Took me an hour to do 5K. After Thursday's effort , I was happy to just walk t...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Couch to 5K program over

Hurray ! I have completed Couch to 5K program. Can't believe it. I have worked hard and achieved the target in 9 weeks.

Hurray ! I have completed Couch to 5K program. Can't believe it. I have worke...

sunil29feb

Graduate•9 years ago

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Winter is coming....Head torches?

Pardon the Game of Thrones tag...back on topic... So im just getting in to the 9 week challenege and really looking forward to the weeks ahead. My only...

Pardon the Game of Thrones tag...back on topic... So im just getting in to the ...

Luke87

•9 years ago

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Week 2 Done!!!

I think I went a bit too fast initially tonight and I struggled. I still managed the full 30 minutes without stopping. Roll on week 3 starting on Sunday,...

I think I went a bit too fast initially tonight and I struggled. I still manage...

Lazynotforlong

•9 years ago

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We did it!!!!

I started C25K over 18 stone, over 40 and having been a lifetime lazy arse with high blood pressure! Last weekend I did Cheltenham Half Marathon, not fast, 2...

I started C25K over 18 stone, over 40 and having been a lifetime lazy arse with ...

happyharris

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2 done

Yay me! (am I allowed to say that?) I'm just feeling so chuffed with myself for completing 2 weeks and can't wait until Sunday for start of week 3. Keep...

Yay me! (am I allowed to say that?) I'm just feeling so chuffed with myself for ...

Sandra55

Graduate•9 years ago

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A bad run that wasn't that bad.....

I had to get up for work at 2.30am this morning, which is early even by my own standards !! Got home and went straight out for a run but I wasn't 'feeling it'...

I had to get up for work at 2.30am this morning, which is early even by my own s...

richardvc

Graduate•9 years ago

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2nd 10 mile Fun(??!!) Run tomorrow! wish me luck!

Trying my 2nd 10 miler tomorrow,Queensgate Fun Run , tempted by the fact they have permission to run through the grounds of Osbourne house, Queen Victoria's...

Trying my 2nd 10 miler tomorrow,Queensgate Fun Run , tempted by the fact they h...

aliboo70

•9 years ago

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Phew! Second run done

Well I've huffed and puffed my way through run number 2 (of week 1) - found it harder this time but I think mostly because it's so flipping hot! Hoping I'll...

Well I've huffed and puffed my way through run number 2 (of week 1) - found it h...

tomatopincushion

Graduate•9 years ago

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Thank you

Thank you so much to the nice people who replied to my first post on this forum. Everyone I have come across in the C25K community has been so friendly,...

Thank you so much to the nice people who replied to my first post on this forum....

Marinagirl

•9 years ago

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One run to graduation (at last)😀!

Week 9 run 2 was tough today (although what a glorious morning to be running!). I have felt incredibly stressed and tired at work this week and have also had a...

Week 9 run 2 was tough today (although what a glorious morning to be running!). ...

Sandraj39

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week one all done

Great feeling to have finished week one with run three yesterday , thinking back to my first run i can already see and feel an improvment. Looking forward to...

Great feeling to have finished week one with run three yesterday , thinking back...

Luke87

•9 years ago

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W3R2 completed 😀

Morning all, I am so pleased that I have managed to get this far even the fact of getting out if bed at 5am to do it didn't bother me. I am feeling so...

Morning all, I am so pleased that I have managed to get this far even the fact o...

Kelsywoowoo

•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2015

Stopped at W6 R2, how to get back

Late for Parkrun !

Graduation Run

Park run and a question

Anyone got a Garmin 305 ? I've just bought one......

Newbie update: Week 3 Complete!

Photo haha

Detour - Week 9 Run 1 and 2

W3r2

New Shoes :-(

PB on parkrun

First parkrun on International parkrun day!

Park Run PB 😁

My Running Week

Done it!

My first 10k run!

Week 6 - Done

Tough work - this tailrunning!!

Couch to 5K program over

Winter is coming....Head torches?

Week 2 Done!!!

We did it!!!!

Week 2 done

A bad run that wasn't that bad.....

2nd 10 mile Fun(??!!) Run tomorrow! wish me luck!

Phew! Second run done

Thank you

One run to graduation (at last)😀!

Week one all done

W3R2 completed 😀

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