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All done ran 9/3 today

Just finished my last run, went round my local park run route on my own and managed 5k in 38.44 bit disappointed with my time but hope to do better when I run...

Just finished my last run, went round my local park run route on my own and mana...

Lynnenextthesea

•8 years ago

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Rest Day hangover

So, yesterday, quite spontaneously, I had a full rest day. Not as in an active rest day. Not as in, went for a long walk with the dog and played dodgeball with...

So, yesterday, quite spontaneously, I had a full rest day. Not as in an active r...

Rignold

•8 years ago

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W7R3

For many reasons, none of them good enough, I didn't want to run today. But I have committed to running three times a week so I went to the gym. All I can say...

For many reasons, none of them good enough, I didn't want to run today. But I ha...

Shivani05

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R1 not too bad!

Just completed run 1 of week 5 with a little help from Florence and the Machines...'dog days are over' The 'run for your children' line always helps me keep...

Just completed run 1 of week 5 with a little help from Florence and the Machines...

Anica1234

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6- it's a bit deceptive!

I don't know if anyone else feels the same, but I think I was lulled into a false sense of security after the high of 20 (yes, 20!) straight minutes in W5 R3....

I don't know if anyone else feels the same, but I think I was lulled into a fals...

Celtprof

Graduate•8 years ago

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The Virtual run

We are well on our way now.

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5 we have lift off

I'm writing this in the garage waiting for my car to have its first MOT. Luckily the radio is on so the other punters can't hear me wheezing like a squeeze...

I'm writing this in the garage waiting for my car to have its first MOT. Luckil...

barmybint

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hope Springs Quest wk 2 - Feel free to join.

Hope springs Quest week 2 Here we are at the start of another quest. Hope for all those Hoping to get off the IC Spring for either Spring or a Bunny Hops. I...

Hope springs Quest week 2 Here we are at the start of another quest. Hope for a...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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'RE Fall

Having to have another rest day I think... after my fall on Saturday.. I have either pulled a muscle or cracked a rib.. I took some ibrufen yesterday but still...

Having to have another rest day I think... after my fall on Saturday.. I have ei...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3 Complete and stayed on till 5K

I have finally managed to remain with the run/walk till I complete 5K by the end of W6R3... Now at 5:01 Km after 38.4mins, with that includes warm up/cool...

I have finally managed to remain with the run/walk till I complete 5K by the end...

tohealthyhabits

Graduate•8 years ago

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Leisurely 5K... More cherry tomato than beetroot - happy days! :)

Just cherry tomato face after today's run - a really good 5K! Much more fun than Friday's beetroot! Aches didn't feel bad this afternoon and I was...

Just cherry tomato face after today's run - a really good 5K! Much more fun than...

Running-scared

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just about to start.......

Well, here goes! Having reached the age of 45, I've reached a real low in my fitness levels - I literally cannot walk upstairs without my heart beating faster...

Well, here goes! Having reached the age of 45, I've reached a real low in my fi...

AikenDrum

•8 years ago

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Music to run by

I have used the C25K+ podcasts and found them helpful. Stamina seemed to have the rhythms that worked best, but I found my parkrun time with its help was...

I have used the C25K+ podcasts and found them helpful. Stamina seemed to have t...

Austen304

•8 years ago

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Running Sport Relief

So whilst deciding which day to run for 30 mins this weekend. Realised there were some events for Sport Relief. Signed up for 3 mile Sunday morning. Nailed...

So whilst deciding which day to run for 30 mins this weekend. Realised there we...

LisaGuy-Cowes

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2: All Runs Complete!

Hiya, Very pleased with the progress I made last week to stay on track and complete all the three runs for week 2! I have now settled on the routine of...

Hiya, Very pleased with the progress I made last week to stay on track and com...

kinjaldave

Graduate•8 years ago

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C25K Start Date

Going to start the C25K tomorrow, not run anywhere for over 30 years, lets see what happens. Already started healthy eating and dropped from 16 stone too 14...

Going to start the C25K tomorrow, not run anywhere for over 30 years, lets see w...

EricT

•8 years ago

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Think you can't do this?

This pic right here says anything is possible. No threat to Paula Radcliffe or Mo Farah. Just some fat bird with enough motivation to get her running shoes...

This pic right here says anything is possible. No threat to Paula Radcliffe or ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Sand dunes

Did my W4 R3 today which was 2 x 5 minute runs (doing it through a running club so slightly different to Couch 25K I think), really struggled with the first 5...

Did my W4 R3 today which was 2 x 5 minute runs (doing it through a running club ...

builtforcomfort

Graduate•8 years ago

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Yay! Week Two

Just completed my first run of week two. I was surprised to find it easier than I'd expected. I found the second and third runs of week one a bit of a...

Just completed my first run of week two. I was surprised to find it easier tha...

Shozhava

•8 years ago

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After c25k

Many thanks for the replies re my question, will down load the app .

evecanrun2

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R3 Gremlins, Stitches & disappointment!

Hi all Decided to do my R3 this morning, worst idea I could have had. 10.15am, beautiful sunshine & off I went. By the end of the first 3 min run I was hot...

Hi all Decided to do my R3 this morning, worst idea I could have had. 10.15am, ...

vickyb5277

•8 years ago

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Runs in the family 😀

Hi everyone, So my Mrs did her W5R3 this morning, full of apprehension about running solidly for 20 minutes. I told her everyone feels like this and she can...

Hi everyone, So my Mrs did her W5R3 this morning, full of apprehension about ru...

B0bP

Graduate•8 years ago

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New bling!

So, it was the North London Half Marathon today! Well organised, and easy to get to, with a large car park right next to Wembley Stadium and the race village....

So, it was the North London Half Marathon today! Well organised, and easy to ge...

Steve_L

Graduate•8 years ago

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Slowly peeling off my clothes!

Hi everyone I'm wondering if I'm alone in this? I have just finished week 7. I started from a point of total overweight couch potato, with NO fitness, to...

Hi everyone I'm wondering if I'm alone in this? I have just finished week 7. I...

Londonred

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1 R1

I can't believe I've done my first run, after all that worry about what to wear & people looking, I thoroughly enjoyed it can't wait till the next time. It...

I can't believe I've done my first run, after all that worry about what to wear ...

sammy1971

•8 years ago

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Week 2 started ...but it's hard!!!!

Did run 1 of week 2 today - wow hard work and so much tougher than week 1. 90 seconds seemed forever and I was swearing at Laura to let me walk again! Am...

Did run 1 of week 2 today - wow hard work and so much tougher than week 1. 90 s...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Starting c25k

My wife has showed interest in doing c25k ever since I did it a while back, and want's to start the programme over the next week. She's been doing dancercise...

My wife has showed interest in doing c25k ever since I did it a while back, and...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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Sport Relief Run

Hi everyone, I just wanted to ask if anyone else did a Sport Relief run today ? I'm currently training for a 10K in two weeks, and thought this would be a...

Hi everyone, I just wanted to ask if anyone else did a Sport Relief run today ? ...

susie_bourne

Graduate•8 years ago

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Aching legs

Mostly happy with progress and I have to agree it's quite addictive - even after a tough one the feeling of delight afterwards is great! But this morning was...

Mostly happy with progress and I have to agree it's quite addictive - even after...

beverleyg

Graduate•8 years ago

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First Real Outdoor Run... W5R1

Set off way too fast (some might say even my last leg was too fast...), and gained a stitch on leg 2 as punishment. Had planned a nice route around a local...

Set off way too fast (some might say even my last leg was too fast...), and gain...

Sundae8pm

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2016

All done ran 9/3 today

Rest Day hangover

W7R3

W5R1 not too bad!

Week 6- it's a bit deceptive!

The Virtual run

W5 we have lift off

Hope Springs Quest wk 2 - Feel free to join.

'RE Fall

W6R3 Complete and stayed on till 5K

Leisurely 5K... More cherry tomato than beetroot - happy days! :)

Just about to start.......

Music to run by

Running Sport Relief

Week 2: All Runs Complete!

C25K Start Date

Think you can't do this?

Sand dunes

Yay! Week Two

After c25k

W4R3 Gremlins, Stitches & disappointment!

Runs in the family 😀

New bling!

Slowly peeling off my clothes!

W1 R1

Week 2 started ...but it's hard!!!!

Starting c25k

Sport Relief Run

Aching legs

First Real Outdoor Run... W5R1

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