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W7 R1 Done

Couldn't get the breathing right tonight, think maybe I stared off a little too fast (for me). Over all I was faster than my last run, but no way could I do...

Couldn't get the breathing right tonight, think maybe I stared off a little too ...

Pushing60

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week8 run2✔

Just back from w8 r2. A good run, a bit of a head wind to start with but it soon died down. Ate a few midges on the way, is this what they mean by eating on...

Just back from w8 r2. A good run, a bit of a head wind to start with but it soon...

Monkey25

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - I did it!!!

I managed the last run! Amazing I never thought I would get here even a few weeks ago but now I'm thinking - where next! Bit hotter today than when I usually...

I managed the last run! Amazing I never thought I would get here even a few week...

cybermat64

Graduate•8 years ago

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How can this be???

W6R2 this morning went like a dream! My question is, how can it be easier to run for 10 minutes than for 5 or 8 minutes? It seems weird but it was more...

W6R2 this morning went like a dream! My question is, how can it be easier to run...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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I did it!

Well I did it. I completed my first run with c25k. I struggled but I did it. Thanks to everyone for there positive comments. Thank I need better trainers tho...

Well I did it. I completed my first run with c25k. I struggled but I did it. Tha...

Kaydenmummy

Graduate•8 years ago

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just finished W6!!

Up early in the morning, in the north easterly wind, low grey cloud and drizzle. I was determined to finish w6 and it was ok until 20mins, but the last 5 mins...

Up early in the morning, in the north easterly wind, low grey cloud and drizzle....

Greylady1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Post grad running...

Hi All, Thought I would pop in and update on my post grad running...been a bit busy job hunting, short holiday and half term...off to see England play tonight...

Hi All, Thought I would pop in and update on my post grad running...been a bit b...

KT304

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 begins..

Glorious morning in Co Down so up and out with the dawn chorus - sadly more podcast problems so never got to find out about the intriguing Julie( 90ldfinch😉)...

Glorious morning in Co Down so up and out with the dawn chorus - sadly more pod...

Indizulu

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week five run one- so tough

So I did Week 5 run 1 yesterday evening, but it was weirdly hard. I did stop half way through the second five minute run as I had to chat to my neighbour for...

So I did Week 5 run 1 yesterday evening, but it was weirdly hard. I did stop hal...

FranAndHen

Graduate•8 years ago

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Prices gave me a heart attack!

Saw this recipe in runners world mag the other day and thought "I might have a go of them" so went into a health food shop yesterday to look for the...

Saw this recipe in runners world mag the other day and thought "I might have a g...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W5r2 need some love😟

Before I wallow in self pity I did do it and outside. Masses of respect to everyone outside! I was flanked by daughters for support who both promptly left me...

Before I wallow in self pity I did do it and outside. Masses of respect to every...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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I made it to GRADUATION!!!

Hiya wonderful forum :) I done it and in glorious style !! I'm sat here happy tears running down my cheeks :) Today was the most amazing day.. I am soooo...

Hiya wonderful forum :) I done it and in glorious style !! I'm sat here happy te...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk5 Run2 done!

Morning everyone. Wk5 Run2 done this morning (after I talked myself into going) lol Wasn't too bad, I was thinking towards the end of the first 8 min run ooh...

Morning everyone. Wk5 Run2 done this morning (after I talked myself into going)...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R3 done

Happy that I've managed to finish W4R3 it was so hard going because of the bad weather. Now I go and join W5

Happy that I've managed to finish W4R3 it was so hard going because of the bad w...

Josepha2263

Graduate•8 years ago

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2nd go.

After yesterday's disaster and me just walking round cos I was too scared to start jogging. Today the kids are going to nan nans for tea so today is the day....

After yesterday's disaster and me just walking round cos I was too scared to sta...

Kaydenmummy

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9R3 Done!!!!

I have changed my name and profile picture. Thanks for the suggestions fellow runners! Photo shows battle scars - bites from midges on the marshes! Now, back...

I have changed my name and profile picture. Thanks for the suggestions fellow ru...

Un-reluctant_runner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Niggling pain in left hip

Morning all, Please can I have some advice. I am up to W5 R2 (tomorrow morning) and I am pleased to say all is going really well BUT I have had a niggling...

Morning all, Please can I have some advice. I am up to W5 R2 (tomorrow morning...

debg39

Graduate•8 years ago

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How important is it to have a rest day??

I did week 4 run 2 yesterday and planned to do run 3 tomorrow Just been informed that ward desperate for staff and divorce funds could do with the extra...

I did week 4 run 2 yesterday and planned to do run 3 tomorrow Just been informe...

heledw

Graduate•8 years ago

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Different C25K's - different times!

My daughter is doing her C25K and I'm running with her for support & motivation. Because she couldn't get the NHS app she's using another C25K app, but her...

My daughter is doing her C25K and I'm running with her for support & motivation....

Needing-answers

•8 years ago

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Dodgy Foot

My foot has always got pins and needles and gone a bit numb around 20 minutes in and I've now discovered it's arthritis at base of my middle toes 😕. I...

My foot has always got pins and needles and gone a bit numb around 20 minutes in...

Wiggle

Graduate•8 years ago

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Who took pic of me running!

http://youtu.be/GEwvhEXFFnU

Tombenoly

Graduate•8 years ago

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I feel a little lost without Laura

I graduated 19 days ago and aside from the 6 days I spent on the IC, I have been running every other day. My graduation run was around 3.7 km and my next goal...

I graduated 19 days ago and aside from the 6 days I spent on the IC, I have been...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

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W1r2

Well that's week one run two done. Hope I'm not lining myself up for a fall here but I surprised myself a wee bit, that's both nights I've not been out of...

Well that's week one run two done. Hope I'm not lining myself up for a fall here...

Lochie68

•8 years ago

6 Replies

I set myself up to fail!

I should have waited until tomorrow, but I was impatient, I wanted to to run. I couldn't run this morning as I had planned,because hubby was poorly and I had...

I should have waited until tomorrow, but I was impatient, I wanted to to run. I...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W4r3 completed today and I really enjoyed it.

I really enjoyed my run today it didn't feel so much of a battle and I am starting to feel I am making real progress. I can't wait for Friday to start week5,...

I really enjoyed my run today it didn't feel so much of a battle and I am starti...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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I'm a believer!

I know all you lovely people said to follow the programme and that Laura knows best - well after WK5R2 I now truly believe. Tonight's run was amazing. I'm...

I know all you lovely people said to follow the programme and that Laura knows b...

Biscuit0107

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6r1 tech problems

After the high of actually running for a full 20 minutes on Monday I could not wait to get into w6. So I picked up my ipod and selected the run and the power...

After the high of actually running for a full 20 minutes on Monday I could not w...

IanD62

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R1 deviation!!

Not sure what the actual run should have been but we did another 20 min run today. Added a hill to push our stamina. Some of the group even managed 25mins...

Not sure what the actual run should have been but we did another 20 min run toda...

Shelliemac

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Not sure if my legs will work at all tomorrow!

This morning did W4R2 at 5.30 am..... Surprisingly managed to finish it albeit a bit slow towards end of last jog, shower, breakfast and a 3K fast walk to...

This morning did W4R2 at 5.30 am..... Surprisingly managed to finish it albeit a...

Radleychick

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9R2: feeling like a proper runner at last!

Well I did it! I usually run in the morning when I am not working but if I still want to graduate on Friday I had to run today. Well, I was on my feet all day,...

Well I did it! I usually run in the morning when I am not working but if I still...

Bundoodle

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2016

W7 R1 Done

Week8 run2✔

Week 9 Run 3 - I did it!!!

How can this be???

I did it!

just finished W6!!

Post grad running...

Week 7 begins..

Week five run one- so tough

Prices gave me a heart attack!

W5r2 need some love😟

I made it to GRADUATION!!!

Wk5 Run2 done!

W4R3 done

2nd go.

W9R3 Done!!!!

Niggling pain in left hip

How important is it to have a rest day??

Different C25K's - different times!

Dodgy Foot

Who took pic of me running!

I feel a little lost without Laura

W1r2

I set myself up to fail!

W4r3 completed today and I really enjoyed it.

I'm a believer!

W6r1 tech problems

W6R1 deviation!!

Not sure if my legs will work at all tomorrow!

W9R2: feeling like a proper runner at last!

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