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I've done it, I've done it😀👌💕

Just back from w9 r3 and I've only gone and done it! Can't believe I have finally got here. So chuffed xxxx

Just back from w9 r3 and I've only gone and done it! Can't believe I have finall...

Sammully

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R2 Something changed today

I had an epiphany this morning, enough to actually post on here rather than just read for amazing inspiration (read Old Possum's journey yesterday - very...

I had an epiphany this morning, enough to actually post on here rather than just...

bettybelle

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6 R3

Yeay, I did it. I put some nice pink polish on my nails last night, wore a vest (rather than a wooly jumper like last time :o) and got on with it. It was...

Yeay, I did it. I put some nice pink polish on my nails last night, wore a vest ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week 8. Big tick

I was up and out early this morning 06:00 for my week 8 run 3. All went well, it was nice and cloudy so hadn't got too hot. Eekk this means I will be moving...

I was up and out early this morning 06:00 for my week 8 run 3. All went well, it...

Vanessa291

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3R2 question

My third outside run in a row! I'm giggling looking at the picture of the route as it looks like I run up and down myself as I (a) try to stick to as much flat...

My third outside run in a row! I'm giggling looking at the picture of the route ...

Sofargoner

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7R3 A lovely day.

Stopped here to take a breather and admire the View! Offchurch Greenway,Warwickshire.

Stopped here to take a breather and admire the View! Offchurch Greenway,Warwicks...

Woody131061

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7R3 A Lovely Day.

A lovely view of the Warwickshire Countryside on my run today at The Offchurch Greenway( between Coventry and Leamington Spa.)

A lovely view of the Warwickshire Countryside on my run today at The Offchurch G...

Woody131061

Graduate•8 years ago

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Couch 2 5k newbie, W2R1 done :-)

Hello! I've just discovered this forum via Twitter, and I'm enjoying reading the inspiring stories. I've just started week 2 of Couch 2 5k, and so far it's...

Hello! I've just discovered this forum via Twitter, and I'm enjoying reading the...

Rosie958

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7R3 Completed

Bit more challenging run today. I've done all my runs so far on flat tarmac/pavements,but today myself and family went to the Offchurch Greenway with the dog...

Bit more challenging run today. I've done all my runs so far on flat tarmac/pave...

Woody131061

Graduate•8 years ago

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Park run results confused

Hi, I was looking at some results for a park run and a bit confused😣. Under runs for some runners it says 25 but then first timer in the notes box. Am I...

Hi, I was looking at some results for a park run and a bit confused😣. Under ru...

Pchan1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Rest days/how many runs

Hi guys! Just wondering if everyone here takes two days off in a row between weeks or do some of you run every other day? I'm back to the start of week 3 after...

Hi guys! Just wondering if everyone here takes two days off in a row between wee...

samthehandwich

Graduate•8 years ago

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It's been along time, but 5km Park Run done today

This Summer has been a bit all over with my running this year, hay fever being the bane of my running life. Last night Mr Rfc came home to tell me we had a...

This Summer has been a bit all over with my running this year, hay fever being t...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Park run

I am hoping to do my first park run a week today. What sort of time do I need to get there for first timer briefing? I will be a bit apprehensive as going...

I am hoping to do my first park run a week today. What sort of time do I need to...

rammsteinqueen

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 done and sub 30 minute 4k!

After a really tough week at work, I did it! W4R3 done not 5 minutes ago! I pushed myself to speed up this time as the week 5 runs look scary and I'm not going...

After a really tough week at work, I did it! W4R3 done not 5 minutes ago! I push...

Tryinghard2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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How do I get faster 🏃🏃🏃

I have looked at various posts and tips on how to speed up. I read that increasing your running distance could help your 5k time so I have increased my...

I have looked at various posts and tips on how to speed up. I read that increasi...

HappyRunner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Did it!! But it was tough!!

Completed the final run of Week 9 earlier this morn 😀, but wow did I find it hard! I haven't been so relieved to stop since the two 10 minute runs in week 6,...

Completed the final run of Week 9 earlier this morn 😀, but wow did I find it ha...

npr70

Graduate•8 years ago

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Smiley face and no gremlins in sight! w3r3

Well I really didn't want to go out this morning 😂😂😂 but as I'm going on holiday in my caravan with friends for the next few days I didn't fancy getting my...

Well I really didn't want to go out this morning 😂😂😂 but as I'm going on holi...

Titchy21

•8 years ago

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W7 R2

So hubby up & off early for his first Park Run (completed in 32.20!). I decided to try a change of venue, so after dropping daughter at work, headed to a...

So hubby up & off early for his first Park Run (completed in 32.20!). I decide...

Polly2723

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk 2 completed😀

Who'd have thought 2 weeks ago I'd be waking up keen to go for a run/walk on Saturday morning, not me that's for sure. But I am, I'm hooked. Unfortunately,...

Who'd have thought 2 weeks ago I'd be waking up keen to go for a run/walk on Sat...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W2R1.. oh the humanity!!

Well, I got up late and Oldpossum had already returned from her graduation run. So after an initial "can I do this?" internal dialog I got on the hamster wheel...

Well, I got up late and Oldpossum had already returned from her graduation run. ...

Fazzical

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5 R3 done and dusted

Well am amazed after struggling through 60secs five weeks ago earlier this morning I did the full 20 mins and 2.8km. I felt a bit bad turning laura off after...

Well am amazed after struggling through 60secs five weeks ago earlier this morni...

Beelady

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5r3 done!

Hurrah! I did it! 🎉🎉🎉 My daughter looked at me like she didn't really believe me when I said it was for 20 minutes when I set off, because she went out with...

Hurrah! I did it! 🎉🎉🎉 My daughter looked at me like she didn't really believe...

SleepySloth

Graduate•8 years ago

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I did it🎉🎉🎉

Sun is shining, it's pretty warm already and I took the Lidl special shoes off to my favourite route - the sea wall. To my delight the grass has had its...

Sun is shining, it's pretty warm already and I took the Lidl special shoes off t...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

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Morning all.

It's a lovely morning and so pleased I went out for a run. It's week 9, run 2 and I managed it reasonably well. However, during the warm down walk after, I...

It's a lovely morning and so pleased I went out for a run. It's week 9, run 2 an...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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First park run

So , I completed week 5 yesterday , and tomorrow I'm due to do my first park run. Have you lovely people got any tips ?

So , I completed week 5 yesterday , and tomorrow I'm due to do my first park run...

E_Wilbo

•8 years ago

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35 mins solid running with my own music playlist - What's on yours??

Really, really enjoyed my run today...a mixture of grunge, rock, industrial metal and metal...nice and fast and spurred me to go on! I must admit, I knew I had...

Really, really enjoyed my run today...a mixture of grunge, rock, industrial meta...

Beegrrrl

Graduate•8 years ago

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Modelling new Lidl's running apparel

Top, shorts & socks, OK for about £13...😊

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R1

I know they say no pain no gain well there was definitely pain so I hope there was also gain. Laura tells me I ran for 16 mins. 16 mins can you believe that....

I know they say no pain no gain well there was definitely pain so I hope there w...

Titch121

•8 years ago

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Am I Mad????

I am aiming to finish my C25K journey August Bank Holiday weekend so I felt I needed a little more motivation past that.... So I have signed up for the British...

I am aiming to finish my C25K journey August Bank Holiday weekend so I felt I ne...

lightweightkate

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk 5 R3 done :)

did R2 on Weds and R3 after work today with some colleagues, we all feel brill :) I sometimes go out on my own and find I tend to speed up and get out of...

did R2 on Weds and R3 after work today with some colleagues, we all feel brill :...

1welshgirl

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2016

I've done it, I've done it😀👌💕

W4R2 Something changed today

W6 R3

Week 8. Big tick

W3R2 question

W7R3 A lovely day.

W7R3 A Lovely Day.

Couch 2 5k newbie, W2R1 done :-)

W7R3 Completed

Park run results confused

Rest days/how many runs

It's been along time, but 5km Park Run done today

Park run

Week 4 done and sub 30 minute 4k!

How do I get faster 🏃🏃🏃

Did it!! But it was tough!!

Smiley face and no gremlins in sight! w3r3

W7 R2

Wk 2 completed😀

W2R1.. oh the humanity!!

W5 R3 done and dusted

W5r3 done!

I did it🎉🎉🎉

Morning all.

First park run

35 mins solid running with my own music playlist - What's on yours??

Modelling new Lidl's running apparel

W4R1

Am I Mad????

Wk 5 R3 done :)

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