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W6R2

All done!

Happy-runner

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9,R2 done

I'm well on my way now and almost there! I can't say it's getting any easier, especially the first ten minutes, they still nearly finish me off. I still feel...

I'm well on my way now and almost there! I can't say it's getting any easier, e...

Getupandgo

Graduate•8 years ago

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Test post (ignore please)

But don't ignore if you're called poppypug or goonkeepgoing .... See? :-)

John_W

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R2 oh yeah baby!!!

Wow can't believe I've completed R2 already, where have the last 5 weeks gone?? Back then I struggled to run 60 seconds without thinking I was dying & now I've...

Wow can't believe I've completed R2 already, where have the last 5 weeks gone?? ...

vickyb5277

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Bouncing is what Tiggers do best...

Well that's as maybe, not sure I am meant to though! I had an odd sort of outing yesterday morning. I got up earlier than usual, to fit in a short and sweet...

Well that's as maybe, not sure I am meant to though! I had an odd sort of outin...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

28 Replies

Weight Loss slowed?

I'vebeen following weight watchers for 12 weeks low, and I'm down 22 pounds. Very excited, and don't want to complain but I noticed that my loss has slowed...

I'vebeen following weight watchers for 12 weeks low, and I'm down 22 pounds. Ver...

PotterBook

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Week 2 completed 😄

Well that's me finished week 2. It was tough going at the start but I've succeeded and I'm absolutely loving every minute of it. It makes me feel happy and...

Well that's me finished week 2. It was tough going at the start but I've succeed...

Tilly48

Graduate•8 years ago

2 Replies

W5R2 Move over Mo.

8 minutes run?! V proud of myself. I was supposed to go yesterday but didn't. No excuse, I was just really lazy for the whole day! So I sorted myself out today...

8 minutes run?! V proud of myself. I was supposed to go yesterday but didn't. No...

hannah141

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

Wow - PB's for 5, 8 and 10k today

Not sure what to say really. The intention today was to try and do a sub-38 minute 5 miles (8.05k) - I hadn't run at under 5 min/km pace for 2 weeks. For the...

Not sure what to say really. The intention today was to try and do a sub-38 minu...

John_W

Graduate•8 years ago

18 Replies

WK8R1 for 4.4 km.

So glad I picked up my pace at 14 minute marker. Getting closer to the goal!

zerosandones

Graduate•8 years ago

2 Replies

Paying it forward!

I started my C25K journey in July 2015. Like many on this forum I went from being the complete couch potato, who was overweight (If I am being honest all the...

I started my C25K journey in July 2015. Like many on this forum I went from bein...

pelicanmike

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Hello everyone!

I did complete the couch to 5k and loved being part of this forum. However, after my mum's illness I gave up, don't really know which week to start on, been...

I did complete the couch to 5k and loved being part of this forum. However, afte...

MichPet77

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

I am an active older woman trying to maintain my active lifestyle despite aches and pains. I run, go to the gym and walk my dogs

Lately my left hip has been painful after sitting and when I first start moving. Pain goes away after walking/running for awhile. Wondering if anyone else has...

Lately my left hip has been painful after sitting and when I first start moving....

Keepin-on

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Wk 7 run 3 feeling good

In such a good place running 6k in under an hour- best thing I've ever done! 💓running!! I know it's a cliche but if I can do it anyone can ☺☺☺

In such a good place running 6k in under an hour- best thing I've ever done! 💓r...

jayz89

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

Running through the tricky times...😔

Haven't posted for a few days - life's a bit sad around the edges at the moment due to my elderly mother's failing health. However, despite missing my long run...

Haven't posted for a few days - life's a bit sad around the edges at the moment ...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

24 Replies

Feeling a bit of a fraudster......

Hi everyone Did my 4th post grad run last night and can't help but wonder if I am doing myself more harm than good? And did I deserve to get the graduate...

Hi everyone Did my 4th post grad run last night and can't help but wonder if I...

mummybrummy

Graduate•8 years ago

28 Replies

Stopped on run by a man with a 'helpful' tip..

I graduated a couple of weeks ago and today attempted a full 5k circuit - two hills involved so it was tough. As I was coming down the home straight a fairly...

I graduated a couple of weeks ago and today attempted a full 5k circuit - two hi...

Ucandothis

Graduate•8 years ago

24 Replies

Hill running - lessons learned

Encouraged by you lovely lot, the sunshine, a spaniel's yearning eyes and the fact today is a running day I headed for the hills mid-morning. We have a big...

Encouraged by you lovely lot, the sunshine, a spaniel's yearning eyes and the fa...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Distance...how can I measure???

I'm up to week 7 & achieving the times but I have no idea what distance I'm covering. I know I will be way off 5k as I'm not running at breakneck speed but...

I'm up to week 7 & achieving the times but I have no idea what distance I'm cove...

Doodles123

Graduate•8 years ago

16 Replies

Week two under my belt!

Well that's week two done - and my first run in the rain this morning too.. Actually not as bad as I thought it would be as it was refreshingly cool! Did step...

Well that's week two done - and my first run in the rain this morning too.. Actu...

Hidden

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Still having pooter probs pops?

Poppypug, Are you still having problems with your computer? As not seen you about lately..

Poppypug, Are you still having problems with your computer? As not seen you abou...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Running Buddy

My friend, business partner, and former running buddy passed away suddenly yesterday at the age of 38. I was about to head out for my run when I got the call....

My friend, business partner, and former running buddy passed away suddenly yeste...

Shivani05

Graduate•8 years ago

31 Replies

I've just discovered '@mentioning' on here

What do I mean? This > Realfoodieclub Rignold barmybint simonwilliamstutor misswobble Bazza1234 to name but a few. So instead of "FAO xxxx" you can simply...

What do I mean? This > Realfoodieclub Rignold barmybint simonwilliamstutor miss...

John_W

Graduate•8 years ago

28 Replies

New 5Km PB :)

PBs are not very important, just getting out there is what counts. It is quite nice though when Mr Garmin chirps up at the end of a run to say that you've got...

PBs are not very important, just getting out there is what counts. It is quite ...

Zev1963

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Am I running too fast

A fairly new person to running so had some questions about pacing. I'm doing the C25K after having lost about 6 and a half stone through diet and gym work, but...

A fairly new person to running so had some questions about pacing. I'm doing the...

pete_be_healthy

•8 years ago

19 Replies

That'll Teach Me!

I left work ten minutes before I should have, just so that I could do my W9R2 around the playing fields close to where I live, as it has been far too dark by...

I left work ten minutes before I should have, just so that I could do my W9R2 ar...

JaxO

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Dust If You Must.. a little poem from my daughter :)

Dust If you must, but wouldn't it be better To paint a picture or write a letter, Bake a cake of plant a seed, Ponder the difference between want and need?...

Dust If you must, but wouldn't it be better To paint a picture or write a letter...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

W5R2 new lungs please 😯

Evening all. Run2 is done. First 8 minutes was easy peasy and I actually enjoyed it. The walk in the middle just ruined my tempo and I didn't get my breath...

Evening all. Run2 is done. First 8 minutes was easy peasy and I actually enjoyed...

barmybint

Graduate•8 years ago

25 Replies

The joggers are off!

Hi, just to say (If anyone's interested), that I took the plunge and dumped the heavy jogging bottoms and ran in plain black leggings. And it was fine! I'm...

Hi, just to say (If anyone's interested), that I took the plunge and dumped the ...

Londonred

Graduate•8 years ago

43 Replies

When is 2 years not 2 years?

Today is my second runniversary. Yes, today I have officially been running for 2 whole years......but actually I haven't. Since embarking on this wonderful...

Today is my second runniversary. Yes, today I have officially been running for 2...

AncientMum

Graduate•8 years ago

43 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2016

W6R2

W9,R2 done

Test post (ignore please)

W5R2 oh yeah baby!!!

Bouncing is what Tiggers do best...

Weight Loss slowed?

Week 2 completed 😄

W5R2 Move over Mo.

Wow - PB's for 5, 8 and 10k today

WK8R1 for 4.4 km.

Paying it forward!

Hello everyone!

I am an active older woman trying to maintain my active lifestyle despite aches and pains. I run, go to the gym and walk my dogs

Wk 7 run 3 feeling good

Running through the tricky times...😔

Feeling a bit of a fraudster......

Stopped on run by a man with a 'helpful' tip..

Hill running - lessons learned

Distance...how can I measure???

Week two under my belt!

Still having pooter probs pops?

Running Buddy

I've just discovered '@mentioning' on here

New 5Km PB :)

Am I running too fast

That'll Teach Me!

Dust If You Must.. a little poem from my daughter :)

W5R2 new lungs please 😯

The joggers are off!

When is 2 years not 2 years?

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