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I did it!!!!!

Nine weeks ago I started this challenge and this fat lad couldn't even run up the stairs without being out of breath and tonight I have just completed week 9,...

Nine weeks ago I started this challenge and this fat lad couldn't even run up th...

Studs

•7 years ago

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Wk4 Run1 in the rain 😀

As the title says and it was great!! I now understand why people say they like running in the rain 😉👍

As the title says and it was great!! I now understand why people say they like ...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•7 years ago

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10k? Can't even get to 6k!

So, started to try and gradually increase my distance by doing a slightly longer run every week, and some shorter runs for stamina, and at the 5.6k mark I have...

So, started to try and gradually increase my distance by doing a slightly longer...

Nobbywatts

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3 Complete

I've completed week 3 today. It was raining but I ran anyway. I'm really surprised by this, a couple of weeks ago this would have majorly put me off. Anyway I...

I've completed week 3 today. It was raining but I ran anyway. I'm really surpris...

emliche

Graduate•7 years ago

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Good news is infectious

http://blog.parkrun.com/uk/2017/04/13/good-news-is-infectious/

Noclue

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hello!

In the spirit of introductions, hi! I'm Larissa, and I've just discovered this forum. I've just completed W2R2 and haven't needed to repeat any weeks so far,...

In the spirit of introductions, hi! I'm Larissa, and I've just discovered this f...

resolution

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4r2

Turns out week 4 isn't as scary as i expected. We're having a family 3 night holiday and got up early and went for run. Even after the 3 course dinner and wine...

Turns out week 4 isn't as scary as i expected. We're having a family 3 night hol...

RazzleDazzle100

Graduate•7 years ago

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Those cheeky tech guys at Healthunlocked.

Just found out they have hidden an Easter Egg on our C25K site. Have a look to see if you can find it but don't tell anyone. No posting and spoiling it for...

Just found out they have hidden an Easter Egg on our C25K site. Have a look to ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

Week 3 Day 1 ...

... and I managed it ..... just about!! My goodness, 2.5 minutes seems like forever when you do the first go at it but the second 2.5 minute run was a LITTLE...

... and I managed it ..... just about!! My goodness, 2.5 minutes seems like for...

toria36

•7 years ago

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W5R3 Done! Boom!!!!

Yay! Did it! Seriously was practically crawling at the end but took it easy and did it!!! Bring it on W6!!

Yay! Did it! Seriously was practically crawling at the end but took it easy and ...

LYNNIEH

Graduate•7 years ago

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week 6 cream crackered update

Well well , thats W6R2 taken care of and i must say looking forward to hopefully covering the 3k marker on the last run . As some of you know ive been of all...

Well well , thats W6R2 taken care of and i must say looking forward to hopefully...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 complete

(I just accidentally posted this in the smoking quit support forum so I am laughing at myself)! I found this week to be quite challenging, I shuffle-jogged as...

(I just accidentally posted this in the smoking quit support forum so I am laug...

Lenne

•7 years ago

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Again

Started back at week 1 after graduating and not running doe several months, then two days later fell over my power hoop (it was on the floor) spained my ankle...

Started back at week 1 after graduating and not running doe several months, then...

kaz56

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 day 1

Just completed this but I actually ran for 33 mins......I'll be honest I don't like running and it really has been a challenge getting here....however this...

Just completed this but I actually ran for 33 mins......I'll be honest I don't l...

karenk72

Graduate•7 years ago

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Progress

I was a little late this morning and I just ran up the stairs (3 floors) in work and my breathing remained the same. I used to be out of breath just walking up...

I was a little late this morning and I just ran up the stairs (3 floors) in work...

willmarksni

•7 years ago

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Still going strong after 2YRS 😊

Hello friends old and new. It's been a long while since I wrote a blog on here but I have been following you all these past 2 yrs. 2YRS ! I can't believe it's...

Hello friends old and new. It's been a long while since I wrote a blog on here b...

Jase44

Graduate•7 years ago

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Little Quiz - Answer on Monday

This is just a little bit of Holiday fun, please do not take it to seriously. If a 70kg 50 year old women was to go for a 5km run on the flat and it took her...

This is just a little bit of Holiday fun, please do not take it to seriously. I...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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week 8 run 1

hi guys and gals I,m here and this is the final week of my app (Zen labs ) as it only runs for 8 weeks and since i started and have followed this app which...

hi guys and gals I,m here and this is the final week of my app (Zen labs ) as i...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Day 2

Wow, I finished week 4 day 2 yesterday and this week has proven to be the toughest yet but I did it! I accidentally went from week 2 day 1 to week 3 day 2 and...

Wow, I finished week 4 day 2 yesterday and this week has proven to be the toughe...

asking79

•7 years ago

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Backwards progress may have an answer...

Following my whinge a couple of days ago about the poor runs I've had since graduation, I finally managed to get to the Doc for a follow up on some blood tests...

Following my whinge a couple of days ago about the poor runs I've had since grad...

MotwCoop

Graduate•7 years ago

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Chronic illness

I have a chronic illness that when it flares up it causes the worst fatigue. My run on weds took it out of me so much I ended up in bed at 9:30 (I never go...

I have a chronic illness that when it flares up it causes the worst fatigue. My ...

Minxygirl

•7 years ago

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Week 3 complete but what went wrong?

I completed week 3 today but I don't know what went wrong with runs 2 & 3. I found run 1 easy so why did I struggle with the further 2, surely they should have...

I completed week 3 today but I don't know what went wrong with runs 2 & 3. I fou...

universa_2k

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk5D2

Well that was a bloody suprise. Thanks plan for changing it up mid week ! :O Still did it . So take that !! I've done my research and know day 3 is...

Well that was a bloody suprise. Thanks plan for changing it up mid week ! :O ...

Rickne

Graduate•7 years ago

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Brain training

All of you who have supported and encouraged me up to now will be pleased to know that - for once! - I'm not beating myself up this time. I've been back over...

All of you who have supported and encouraged me up to now will be pleased to kno...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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How often do you run?

Ive just began my C25k with a running club – which is fantastic as it gives me the motivation I often need to go running! However we only meet twice a week,...

Ive just began my C25k with a running club – which is fantastic as it gives me t...

amygill1990

•7 years ago

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20 minutes in the bag

I can't believe it but I've just completed week 5!!!! I've been daunted about W5R3 since week 1, but this proves that the programme really does work. The...

I can't believe it but I've just completed week 5!!!! I've been daunted about W...

runlikeagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hello from the other side! (3 years down the line)

Hi everyone. I don't post very often but I do still lurk to see how everyone is doing every so often. None of my friends run and so I don't want to bore them...

Hi everyone. I don't post very often but I do still lurk to see how everyone is ...

BethC

Graduate•7 years ago

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Poppypug. Here are some event nails.

poppypug I saw these and thought of your routine. I saw them on twitter they are for Runnerbeans preperation for the Boston marathon.

poppypug I saw these and thought of your routine. I saw them on twitter they ar...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Why does my lower back ache?

Hi - this is my first post on this site. I am 47 years old and weigh around 100 kg. I have completed the c25k - finishing w9 with a 5k parkrun and have ran...

Hi - this is my first post on this site. I am 47 years old and weigh around 100 ...

Stubee

•7 years ago

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Feeling frustrated..

Hi everyone well I graduated the couch to 5k program on 12th March when I did the Resolution run in 44mins, it was a great run although a bit muddy in places,...

Hi everyone well I graduated the couch to 5k program on 12th March when I did th...

Fibee68

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2017

I did it!!!!!

Wk4 Run1 in the rain 😀

10k? Can't even get to 6k!

W3 Complete

Good news is infectious

Hello!

W4r2

Those cheeky tech guys at Healthunlocked.

Week 3 Day 1 ...

W5R3 Done! Boom!!!!

week 6 cream crackered update

Week 2 complete

Again

Week 9 day 1

Progress

Still going strong after 2YRS 😊

Little Quiz - Answer on Monday

week 8 run 1

Week 4 Day 2

Backwards progress may have an answer...

Chronic illness

Week 3 complete but what went wrong?

Wk5D2

Brain training

How often do you run?

20 minutes in the bag

Hello from the other side! (3 years down the line)

Poppypug. Here are some event nails.

Why does my lower back ache?

Feeling frustrated..

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