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Slinky's coming out!😊

Yes, all being well, Slinky will be coming out of hospital this afternoon. Will just take a time to get discharged, but she's very chipper and wound drying...

Yes, all being well, Slinky will be coming out of hospital this afternoon. Will ...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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Early Morning Virtual Running Group

I graduated from the C25K programme a good while ago. I happily ran twice a week before work and then Sundays with a local Collective. Now though I struggle...

I graduated from the C25K programme a good while ago. I happily ran twice a wee...

moonmar

Graduate•8 years ago

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Morning run advice needed

So right now im planning to do my C25k on my lunchbreak and running before I come home for lunch. I can be quite flexible with my hours as I mainly work from...

So right now im planning to do my C25k on my lunchbreak and running before I com...

dipdab

•8 years ago

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Week 8 write off :(

After the success of run 1 I came down with the first cold of the season. Dry cough, swollen throat so no running for me. I'm going to write off the rest of...

After the success of run 1 I came down with the first cold of the season. Dry co...

loisamelia

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk 1 run 3 completed 😀

I'm feeling so good this morning 😀 I never thought I'd ever run anywhere (other than to the shop for chocolate lol) yet this week I have found the motivation...

I'm feeling so good this morning 😀 I never thought I'd ever run anywhere (other...

Mellyr85

•8 years ago

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Week 8 - tick

Well well well I've done week 8. Can't wait to crack on with week 9 :-)

runmelrun

Graduate•8 years ago

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5k does warm up count!!

Been thinking!!! When calculating your 5k does your warm up & cool down brisk walk count along with your 30min run as i am just about to start week 9 and ive...

Been thinking!!! When calculating your 5k does your warm up & cool down brisk wa...

Pc59

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk3R2 one word ...Tough

Completed Run 2 of Wk 3 today and it was tough. I'm sure my knees were screaming at me. Run 1 went fine but not this one. I think I should have left an extra...

Completed Run 2 of Wk 3 today and it was tough. I'm sure my knees were screaming...

Lessofme

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 2 - Run 2 Hanging in there...

That was a tough run but I just took it easy and focused on the finish... Job done! Pic of shoes attached as requested lol...

That was a tough run but I just took it easy and focused on the finish... Job do...

Jamseeboy

•8 years ago

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Newbie week 1 run 1

Evening everybody, I'm Emily and also part of the NHS weight loss forum too! I'm nearly 25 and have just got myself to just under 16 stone and I have just...

Evening everybody, I'm Emily and also part of the NHS weight loss forum too! I'm...

Emilymay1992

•8 years ago

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Week 1 run 1 complete!

Well, I have finally taken the plunge and started Couch to 5k. Didn't find it too hard, which is a bit of a worry really!!!! As it is starting to get colder,...

Well, I have finally taken the plunge and started Couch to 5k. Didn't find it to...

CookieM

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5 R3 - Miracles do happen!!

I was supposed to run this yesterday, but I was full of cold, it was dark and pouring with rain, so I decided to wait one more day. Although I still feel...

I was supposed to run this yesterday, but I was full of cold, it was dark and po...

africanali

•8 years ago

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Still going...got to week 5

Having skipped a couple of runs because I seem to have some residual ability from doing it before - I think it's mainly in the mind - I have just completed W5...

Having skipped a couple of runs because I seem to have some residual ability fro...

Rosebery

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R1 completed!

Hey guys/gals, Well, I went out a few hours ago and successfully completed my first run of week 6 but boy oh boy did I struggle...probably more than I've...

Hey guys/gals, Well, I went out a few hours ago and successfully completed my fi...

Lee337

Graduate•8 years ago

36 Replies

Week 3

Week 3 completed, dreading week 4, only run on a track as its easier on my knee etc

Week 3 completed, dreading week 4, only run on a track as its easier on my knee ...

kaz56

Graduate•8 years ago

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WK1:stuck

Did the first 3 runs indoors. Day 4 was a miserable weather day so just a brisk walk. Since then Work/Life totally taken over, and no run for last 3 days....

Did the first 3 runs indoors. Day 4 was a miserable weather day so just a brisk...

jiggly

•8 years ago

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Officially Graduated! Please help and donate for my first ever 5k event!

Cannot believe I have my Graduated badge after 10 hard weeks of running. I am aiming for my first ever Park Run next Saturday and then my first event in...

Cannot believe I have my Graduated badge after 10 hard weeks of running. I am a...

GazJ2k

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week2 Run1

Was really concerned that the extra 30 seconds would be enough to scupper my dream of the next olympics but surprisingly I didnt find it too tough ...certainly...

Was really concerned that the extra 30 seconds would be enough to scupper my dre...

Sureucan

•8 years ago

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Wk7 R3 completed!

Really feel I'm getting there now! Didn't really feel like it got particularly easier but I did get up to 4k after the 25mins - which I was very happy with!...

Really feel I'm getting there now! Didn't really feel like it got particularly e...

eddie23

Graduate•8 years ago

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Feeling apprehensive!

I am going to do week 5 run 3 tomorrow and am very apprehensive as it seems such a massive leap having only just done my first 8 minute run yesterday! Still...

I am going to do week 5 run 3 tomorrow and am very apprehensive as it seems such...

JA13

•8 years ago

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I'm back

completed week 3 but not run for a couple of months ,been saying for weeks I'm going to get out there again. last night my daughter said get up and go in the...

completed week 3 but not run for a couple of months ,been saying for weeks I'm g...

Kate07

•8 years ago

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Having a wobble

Still in Malta until Saturday, have been keeping up the programme - on week 4 - and have really struggled. Managed W4R2 but really struggled in the 28c heat....

Still in Malta until Saturday, have been keeping up the programme - on week 4 - ...

24927396

•8 years ago

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😊3 more runs to go!!!

Oh I'm tired tonight!!! Decided to change my route tonight for week8 run 3 unfortunately roads & pavements look flat until you run them!!! Ok small steady...

Oh I'm tired tonight!!! Decided to change my route tonight for week8 run 3 unfo...

Pc59

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7R1

Ouch! This was so hard! I'm in the south of France for a few days and it was really hot (24°c) mid day (usually run at night) and it wad so hard. Managed to...

Ouch! This was so hard! I'm in the south of France for a few days and it was rea...

Sinouche

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

Post

Hi I graduated a few weeks ago, but since then I have been ill with flu and couldn't run for 2 weeks! I have now restarted but am finding it really hard I've...

Hi I graduated a few weeks ago, but since then I have been ill with flu and coul...

Daisical

Graduate•8 years ago

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I have done it! Graduation Baby!!

Can't believe it! I have finally done Week 9 run 3 and cracked Couch to 5k - I took everyone's advice and went slow and focused on my speed and breathing. It...

Can't believe it! I have finally done Week 9 run 3 and cracked Couch to 5k - I t...

GazJ2k

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5 r2 opppppps

Hmmmmmmmm I did the wrong run. I should have been doing w5 r1. But, hey a runs a run 😋

Hmmmmmmmm I did the wrong run. I should have been doing w5 r1. But, hey a runs ...

Gemset

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1R1 - repeat Successful 😎

5 days ago I started my C25K but experienced severe pain in shin and calf area.. so I continued with brisk walk only.. today i repeat level 1 day 1 and...

5 days ago I started my C25K but experienced severe pain in shin and calf area.....

I-m-possible

•8 years ago

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Done it!

I can't believe I am writing this but today I completed week 9 run 3! I'd been putting it off but thanks to my husbands encouragement and the support from this...

I can't believe I am writing this but today I completed week 9 run 3! I'd been p...

Von99

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7, Day 1

I continue to amaze myself. Today I ran the entire 25 minutes without stopping. I was beat up, but I didn't stop. I'm astonished that I've actually made it...

I continue to amaze myself. Today I ran the entire 25 minutes without stopping....

ktullis

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2016

Slinky's coming out!😊

Early Morning Virtual Running Group

Morning run advice needed

Week 8 write off :(

Wk 1 run 3 completed 😀

Week 8 - tick

5k does warm up count!!

Wk3R2 one word ...Tough

Week 2 - Run 2 Hanging in there...

Newbie week 1 run 1

Week 1 run 1 complete!

W5 R3 - Miracles do happen!!

Still going...got to week 5

W6R1 completed!

Week 3

WK1:stuck

Officially Graduated! Please help and donate for my first ever 5k event!

Week2 Run1

Wk7 R3 completed!

Feeling apprehensive!

I'm back

Having a wobble

😊3 more runs to go!!!

W7R1

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I have done it! Graduation Baby!!

W5 r2 opppppps

W1R1 - repeat Successful 😎

Done it!

Week 7, Day 1

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