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W9R3 - I have done it!

Just came back from my last C25K run. My husband decided to go out with me - he is a very good runner - and told me how relaxed I looked. This made me smile...

Just came back from my last C25K run. My husband decided to go out with me - he ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 nearly didn't happen

I decided to go out today when there was a break in the rain. However when I got out of my car at the usual place..open fields and sea I hadn't realised how...

I decided to go out today when there was a break in the rain. However when I go...

debze

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 2 again

Having not run for two weeks ( half term fun in France) I returned to week 6 run 2 in the cold. It was fine, but I have decided I run a week in daylight now as...

Having not run for two weeks ( half term fun in France) I returned to week 6 run...

Mazzspud

•7 years ago

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Got there in the end!

Well! Today was the day I completed my final C25K run! I've finally done it and proud just doesn't cover it😄 First started C25K in 2013 but injury then a...

Well! Today was the day I completed my final C25K run! I've finally done it and ...

Tiacon

Graduate•7 years ago

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Still running!!

I graduated 2 or 3 weeks ago and just wanted to check in say that I am still running and my kids and sister and I went and ran at the World Vegan Day challenge...

I graduated 2 or 3 weeks ago and just wanted to check in say that I am still run...

MVeganlatte

Graduate•7 years ago

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10k

So I graduated couch to 5k 7 weeks ago, 6 weeks ago I did my first 5k run round Disneyland Paris, and today I finished my 10k abbey dash run this morning still...

So I graduated couch to 5k 7 weeks ago, 6 weeks ago I did my first 5k run round ...

Sara1412

Graduate•7 years ago

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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Yesterday I ran my first ever 10k and I'm mightily proud of myself, infact you won't believe how proud I am, but this post isn't about me. You see, as I ran I...

Yesterday I ran my first ever 10k and I'm mightily proud of myself, infact you w...

AncientMum

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back out for a daylight run

So after the euphoria of Friday when I completed my first 5k I was initially looking forward to running today during daylight. However, since the early hours...

So after the euphoria of Friday when I completed my first 5k I was initially loo...

dereham-girl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting C25K tomorrow!

I'm starting C25K tomorrow after much deliberation I've decided that this is the right thing to do. Not happy with my weight or my body and in the past have...

I'm starting C25K tomorrow after much deliberation I've decided that this is the...

followmejdbfans

•7 years ago

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W3r1

There seem to be quite a few of us completing our first run of week 3 today - although all the others I have read found it a little easier than I did! My main...

There seem to be quite a few of us completing our first run of week 3 today - al...

CookieM

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8,Run 1 - The One With the Birthday run!!

Cold,sooo cold out there but I did it,even when the gremlins wanted to appear at 26mins!! Covered more distance than before which is good,even though I felt...

Cold,sooo cold out there but I did it,even when the gremlins wanted to appear a...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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186 days to go and a huge smile.

Hi everyone, I finished my w4 r3 yesterday and I felt fantastic. I actually ran in daylight as it wasn't a work day so that was wonderful. My recovery rate...

Hi everyone, I finished my w4 r3 yesterday and I felt fantastic. I actually ran...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Maybe I'm morning person after all 😄

Look at that! Really proud of myself, another full minute off my best. 30 mins suddenly don't seem like something distant. Interesting thing is, I only had few...

Look at that! Really proud of myself, another full minute off my best. 30 mins s...

ench0

Graduate•7 years ago

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New shoes Mark II

The bright pink Mizuno shoes had to go back to the shop. I had worn them round the house and they just did not feel right. The girl in the shop was very...

The bright pink Mizuno shoes had to go back to the shop. I had worn them round t...

SlowWorm2016

Graduate•7 years ago

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Technical difficulties with polls.

I'll hold my hand up and say the first poll was human error, (mine 😩). The second one is correct when I go into it and look at it but when it shows on the...

I'll hold my hand up and say the first poll was human error, (mine 😩). The seco...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3r1

It felt quicker today an not as sore today enjoyed that big pot of lentil soup on for later ;)

It felt quicker today an not as sore today enjoyed that big pot of lentil soup o...

Llooneytunes

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W3r1

Bit of an anticlimax as it was very short. Didn't even get warm.

Linda_pink

Graduate•7 years ago

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Done it at last 5k

Well at last I have done it it's only took me three years with lots of stop and starts can I please have my badge now Heidi

Well at last I have done it it's only took me three years with lots of stop and ...

Ballanty

Graduate•7 years ago

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Cheating?

I am about to do run 3 of week 5 I have definitely downloaded an old programme as on my download the 20 minute runs do not come in until week 7 and 8 so I have...

I am about to do run 3 of week 5 I have definitely downloaded an old programme a...

sarahspain

Graduate•7 years ago

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Helping with Foot Pain

Just to recap, last week (M-W-F) I completed the Week One runs following the podcast. Other than usual muscle pains and some stiffness I'd no problems and was...

Just to recap, last week (M-W-F) I completed the Week One runs following the pod...

Brydo666

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Graduating age poll

What happened to the 60-70 age group?

Gspete

•7 years ago

1 Reply

back to W6 R1

lost momentum with the after work runs, I hate the cold weather. Dragged myself to the gym back to treadmill and was delighted to complete W6 R1. I think the...

lost momentum with the after work runs, I hate the cold weather. Dragged myself ...

Sofargoner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduation run- a new beginning

Well there was a time when I didn't think I would be writing this but here I am all finished! I first started almost a year ago and kept quitting for various...

Well there was a time when I didn't think I would be writing this but here I am ...

500miles

Graduate•7 years ago

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Your all amazing...... positive vibes to all

I've woke up with a stinking cold (now I know why I feel like I had a bad run yesterday), but having a think and just want to say you guys all rock, your so so...

I've woke up with a stinking cold (now I know why I feel like I had a bad run ye...

Wkdjojo

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Update on VeryOldPossum

Fazzical and I are off to take part in the Blindfold Run in London thus morning so will write an update later but just had to tell you all that my dear old mum...

Fazzical and I are off to take part in the Blindfold Run in London thus morning ...

OldPossum

•7 years ago

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Going well in week 3

Week three is going well and I definitely feel less tired and sore than I did in week one! Just out of interest - has anyone seen a significant (or even...

Week three is going well and I definitely feel less tired and sore than I did in...

Allegravivace

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Week 7 run 1 aching legs

I completed this one yesterday, no problems. It was tough at first but I got into it and kept going and persevering until the end. I have found though that...

I completed this one yesterday, no problems. It was tough at first but I got in...

debze

Graduate•7 years ago

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Change of route was a good idea

...... and I jogged along the river in our park with four paws keeping me company as usual. Week 7 completed this morning so I'm a happy girl today. It's...

...... and I jogged along the river in our park with four paws keeping me compan...

SexyBexy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduation run at Parkrun!

Hi everyone! Feeling very motivated here! Hubby and i have completed our graduation run today at our local parkrun. Absolutely loved it! i came in at 35.22 and...

Hi everyone! Feeling very motivated here! Hubby and i have completed our graduat...

charliejack

Graduate•7 years ago

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And week 6 is finished & I'm a runner!

Twenty five minutes continuous running done this morning.😀 Really hard but not as bad as run two, which was less running but more difficult. I don't...

Twenty five minutes continuous running done this morning.😀 Really hard but not ...

Raven2016

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2016

W9R3 - I have done it!

Week 7 Run 2 nearly didn't happen

Week 6 2 again

Got there in the end!

Still running!!

10k

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Back out for a daylight run

Starting C25K tomorrow!

W3r1

Week 8,Run 1 - The One With the Birthday run!!

186 days to go and a huge smile.

Maybe I'm morning person after all 😄

New shoes Mark II

Technical difficulties with polls.

W3r1

W3r1

Done it at last 5k

Cheating?

Helping with Foot Pain

Graduating age poll

back to W6 R1

Graduation run- a new beginning

Your all amazing...... positive vibes to all

Update on VeryOldPossum

Going well in week 3

Week 7 run 1 aching legs

Change of route was a good idea

Graduation run at Parkrun!

And week 6 is finished & I'm a runner!

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