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Week 1 Result!!

Last night I went for my third run. It had started to rain by the time I was ready, Hubby said "it's raining" my reply was "so". He got his waterproofs out and...

Last night I went for my third run. It had started to rain by the time I was rea...

b275

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6

Completed the first run of week 6. Completed it but think I set off a bit quick as was struggling to finish the 2nd 5 minute run as the legs started to feel...

Completed the first run of week 6. Completed it but think I set off a bit quick ...

AndyIoW

Graduate•8 years ago

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#justsaying

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YziZ1FlAWs

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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I am running for....... Quest week 2 - Feel free to join.

Welcome to the I am running for week 2......... Quest feel free to join. hope you are all doing well. There are some great quest pledges this quest. Please...

Welcome to the I am running for week 2......... Quest feel free to join. hope yo...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9R1 - feel a bit of a failure

Couldn't find my bluetooth headphones this morning so went out without my music, decided to run around the village instead of my usual route and found that it...

Couldn't find my bluetooth headphones this morning so went out without my music,...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

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Choices, choices!!!!!

I want to invest in a fit bit or a jaw up or something similar. Don't wanna spend millions. What's the best out at the moment. Anyone advise me please

I want to invest in a fit bit or a jaw up or something similar. Don't wanna spen...

Kaydenmummy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 & Thoughts On Musical BPM

Really had to drag myself out for today's run, but inevitably it was quite good fun. Wasted more time dithering about it, than actually doing it. I guess my...

Really had to drag myself out for today's run, but inevitably it was quite good ...

90ldfinch

Graduate•8 years ago

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IC w6r2😩😩😩

Well my relief yesterday at completing the above run even with care was short lived as my other knee actually hurt by evening and was visibly swollen. Ice and...

Well my relief yesterday at completing the above run even with care was short li...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week 2Run1

Laying out my running gear before I go to bed is a great help. And it means that I can get out without disturbing anyone else. The run went well and I think I...

Laying out my running gear before I go to bed is a great help. And it means tha...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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1 Run away from Graduation.....

OMG how did I get here? How did I get from running 40 seconds and feeling like I could feint to running for 30 minutes???? Today was quite a challenge...

OMG how did I get here? How did I get from running 40 seconds and feeling like ...

CentralPark

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R3 - Tank empty but heart happy

Wow...I can't quite believe that this morning I actually ran (more like a fast foot shuffle) for 20mins without stopping!! I have spent the rest of the day...

Wow...I can't quite believe that this morning I actually ran (more like a fast f...

LadyHelen

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hi, I'm new here today

My challenges to myself are the following: 1. Complete the couch to 5k (and beyond) 2. Lose 21lbs 3. Get back my waist! 4. Be ready mentally to start training...

My challenges to myself are the following: 1. Complete the couch to 5k (and beyo...

Strawberrycream57

•8 years ago

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Colour run done!

Run2 of week 8 I did at the colour run today. Great fun, lots of mess and colour. I wanted to run the whole 5k but had to walk from 4.2k as there was a queue...

Run2 of week 8 I did at the colour run today. Great fun, lots of mess and colour...

Shireenjoon

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 done!

I'm feeling really proud of myself for having completed W5R3 today. I finished strong and didn't struggle. This has given me real confidence to look forward to...

I'm feeling really proud of myself for having completed W5R3 today. I finished s...

Susojan

Graduate•8 years ago

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I like running in the rain but.......

OMG did the rain come down. 😂 But have to admit it, it was fun. Found this run really good. Next one is the 20 minutes 😮 but felt good on this run and am...

OMG did the rain come down. 😂 But have to admit it, it was fun. Found this run ...

Ayupmeduck

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk 9 Completed Ye Ha !

Good evening ladies & gentlemen, boys & girls the time has finally arrived and I have successfully completed Wk9 never thought it was going to be possible to...

Good evening ladies & gentlemen, boys & girls the time has finally arrived and I...

Zabber

Graduate•8 years ago

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Returning to running

I'm new here i am struggling with depression and seroxat I have been ill most of this year and am now trying to run again I am finding it hard my main problem...

I'm new here i am struggling with depression and seroxat I have been ill most of...

shandyspencer

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7 Goodbye😊

just completed the last run off W7 went really well just a twinge in my knee / shine that I picked up on run 1. The runs are ok but every course I do there are...

just completed the last run off W7 went really well just a twinge in my knee / s...

IanD62

Graduate•8 years ago

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Do silly things.........

Foolishness is a great deal more vital and healthy than our straining and striving after a meaningful life.... Anton Chekov Was this written for me, I ask...

Foolishness is a great deal more vital and healthy than our straining and strivi...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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How times have changed....

I ran on Friday, nice steady paced 30 mins. It is slowly getting easier. But that is not the point of this post... Yesterday I was sat on the sofa with my...

I ran on Friday, nice steady paced 30 mins. It is slowly getting easier. But tha...

TheHack

Graduate•8 years ago

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5k run today

This morning I ran a 5k Run for Women's Mental Health. It was a cool, slightly windy day - good for running. I forgot my trusty garmin at home and was a bit...

This morning I ran a 5k Run for Women's Mental Health. It was a cool, slightly ...

Lavender1962

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 failed, then completed.....

Ok came home from work thought get this done ..... Stressed out, tired .... Hoping that the law works as someone sent a funeral car/limousine to my house...

Ok came home from work thought get this done ..... Stressed out, tired .... Hopi...

heledw

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3R3 done but week technical difficulties

So I was on the last 3 minute run, tired and my phone decided to just not play the rest of the podcast so it stopped (I mainly use it so I know how long is...

So I was on the last 3 minute run, tired and my phone decided to just not play t...

ADH94

•8 years ago

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Newbie nearer 60 than 50

I am 58 and have just started the 2nd week of couch to 5k but I am repeating the 1st week as I am still getting puffed out, I recently had a health scare and...

I am 58 and have just started the 2nd week of couch to 5k but I am repeating the...

pikey

•8 years ago

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Really tense - can I skip a rest day? Other Suggestions?

I have my end of year exam for my masters degree tomorrow and I am very very tense. It's in the afternoon, so I was planning to run in the morning to calm down...

I have my end of year exam for my masters degree tomorrow and I am very very ten...

optimisticoxford

Graduate•8 years ago

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Lots of firsts today

Second time running outside today. Couldn't go out along the seafront again as we are visiting my boyfriend's parents for the weekend so am in a totally...

Second time running outside today. Couldn't go out along the seafront again as w...

melly4012

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back to the very beginning.....

Well, finally, yesterday after NINE weeks (Gosh, some folk will have started and graduated in that time) on the injury couch with a torn calf muscle sustained...

Well, finally, yesterday after NINE weeks (Gosh, some folk will have started and...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Final count down 3 done 0 to go. GRADUATED!!!!!😀

Ran my last run earlier on. Managed to run my first 5k. If someone had told me I would be able to run for 30 minutes in 9 weeks I would have thought they had...

Ran my last run earlier on. Managed to run my first 5k. If someone had told me I...

Monkey25

Graduate•8 years ago

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Problem with pollen

Have been feeling fatigued over recent weeks when I run. Wonder if it's due to hayfever allergy, especially bad with the grass one at the moment. I take the...

Have been feeling fatigued over recent weeks when I run. Wonder if it's due to h...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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Race for Life 2016

Just completed the Race for Life with a p.b. of 37:25 feeling elated and raised £213.50 Thanks C25K and Laura and everyone on here that has inspired and...

Just completed the Race for Life with a p.b. of 37:25 feeling elated and raised ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2016

Week 1 Result!!

Week 6

#justsaying

I am running for....... Quest week 2 - Feel free to join.

W9R1 - feel a bit of a failure

Choices, choices!!!!!

Week 9 Run 1 & Thoughts On Musical BPM

IC w6r2😩😩😩

Week 2Run1

1 Run away from Graduation.....

W5R3 - Tank empty but heart happy

Hi, I'm new here today

Colour run done!

Week 5 done!

I like running in the rain but.......

Wk 9 Completed Ye Ha !

Returning to running

W7 Goodbye😊

Do silly things.........

How times have changed....

5k run today

Week 5 run 3 failed, then completed.....

W3R3 done but week technical difficulties

Newbie nearer 60 than 50

Really tense - can I skip a rest day? Other Suggestions?

Lots of firsts today

Back to the very beginning.....

Final count down 3 done 0 to go. GRADUATED!!!!!😀

Problem with pollen

Race for Life 2016

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