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W3R3

Just completed week 3 roll on week 4 on Saturday! Not looking forward to 5 mins run.

Just completed week 3 roll on week 4 on Saturday! Not looking forward to 5 mins ...

Dal45

Graduate•7 years ago

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Reddest face ever, and I don't mean sunburn!

Didn't have time to run this morning so thought I'd have an extra rest day and run tomorrow instead. Then about 4.30pm I thought the day had cooled down a bit...

Didn't have time to run this morning so thought I'd have an extra rest day and r...

Wizziewood

•7 years ago

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Do I Need to Go Back?

Hey everyone! I am hoping to complete the program in the next 6 runs, all's well and injury free this time, thank god. Right after that I will have to stop...

Hey everyone! I am hoping to complete the program in the next 6 runs, all's well...

mrrun

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk8 - I'm coming for you!

I have just finished wk7r3 and I am so pleased with myself. I have just over one week left before I run my first Race for Life so hopefully will have done at...

I have just finished wk7r3 and I am so pleased with myself. I have just over one...

Suzang

Graduate•7 years ago

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should I do it or not???

hi I graduated in December and have been running 2 to 3 times a week since each run no less than 5k sometime 7k did not run all of may because of illness but...

hi I graduated in December and have been running 2 to 3 times a week since each ...

june67

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5D1 COMPLETED

W5D1 completed this morning and it felt ok. I started on the 26th April so have been going at my own pace and if I have felt I was finding a run too hard...

W5D1 completed this morning and it felt ok. I started on the 26th April so have...

Virginia60

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9. Bring it on!!

Today will be my first run of week 9!! I cant believe I got this far!

Maztink

•7 years ago

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W1 again

Hi all, i completed w1 but im repeating it until i feel confident about moving on. What i was wondering was, did you all change your diets when you started...

Hi all, i completed w1 but im repeating it until i feel confident about moving o...

joblueeyes63

•7 years ago

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W6R3

For the first time today I thought I've got this, I can do this running thing. Even managed to speed up for the last 60 seconds. Can't wait to tackle week 7.

For the first time today I thought I've got this, I can do this running thing. E...

angel43

•7 years ago

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Attempting c25k after many years of inactivity - am I expecting too much?

I'm attempting at the age of 56 (and 107kg) to get fit(ish). I've been going to the gym 3 times a week (including one 45 minute session of aqua running) for...

I'm attempting at the age of 56 (and 107kg) to get fit(ish). I've been going to...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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No running - nurses' orders! :-(

I had a minor op this morning. Obviously knew I wouldn't be running tonight but hadn't really thought past that. However, the nurse told me that I can't run...

I had a minor op this morning. Obviously knew I wouldn't be running tonight but...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9 R1 after break.

First run in 7 days due to shin splints. Went local running shop for assessment got some comfy new shoes. Slight niggle today from Shins but able to still run...

First run in 7 days due to shin splints. Went local running shop for assessment ...

Frankel

Graduate•7 years ago

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went back but not backwards

Hi, I haven't posted for a long while because at first I felt rather embarrassed that my progress was more regress. I'm posting now because actually my plan is...

Hi, I haven't posted for a long while because at first I felt rather embarrassed...

melindes

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduated!

Here's a photo of the latest graduates from the Newsham Park Couch to 5K group in Liverpool after completing their first Croxteth Hall parkrun. Over the last...

Here's a photo of the latest graduates from the Newsham Park Couch to 5K group i...

NPRG

•7 years ago

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Have I peaked to soon?

I don't normally post but do read the comments from others for advise and encouragement. Decided to write something today as yesterday I completed run 2 of...

I don't normally post but do read the comments from others for advise and encour...

Emmaball

•7 years ago

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Starting again!

Just started again on w1 after failing to keep it going previously. I'm determined this time though, and all the posts on here are really encouraging :)

Just started again on w1 after failing to keep it going previously. I'm determin...

erinoconnor

•7 years ago

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I did it 🏃

I'm so excited just completed the dreaded w5r3.. I honestly cannot believe I just ran non stop for 20 mins. The feeling is amazing. With the help of my husband...

I'm so excited just completed the dreaded w5r3.. I honestly cannot believe I jus...

mandy17william

•7 years ago

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Goodbye Week 6 👋🏼

So I've been lurking on here for a little while picking up tips, inspiration and comfort when W6R1&2 felt a little harder than anticipated! This morning I...

So I've been lurking on here for a little while picking up tips, inspiration and...

MrsFooks

Graduate•7 years ago

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Was that really a minute!

Hi gang! I completed my second c25k session of week 1 yesterday and am thoroughly enjoying it! The app has sat on my phone for almost a year whilst I plucked...

Hi gang! I completed my second c25k session of week 1 yesterday and am thoroughl...

lardofale

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk6R3 My love for running has returned ❤️

After the last 2 runs being much more challenging than anticipated I am happy to say I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Someone said to me that it can be harder...

After the last 2 runs being much more challenging than anticipated I am happy to...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bit of a hiccup...

I've just come in from w7 r2, I've ran for 25 mins before and it felt great !! Went out today and after 6 minutes came to an abrupt halt as my legs and mind...

I've just come in from w7 r2, I've ran for 25 mins before and it felt great !! W...

Knightingale

Graduate•7 years ago

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On the IC (& then some!)

I knew that I had to go in for a procedure to have my ICD changed. I had expected that I would then be on the IC for 2 weeks. The procedure was more...

I knew that I had to go in for a procedure to have my ICD changed. I had expect...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

23 Replies

Rest days are important. Do not run on your rest day... unless...

...your bike-obsessed terrier manages to pull his lead from your friend's hand while you're out for a gentle evening walk and dashes off down the road in hot...

...your bike-obsessed terrier manages to pull his lead from your friend's hand w...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R2 in the bag

So I did it. Wasn't expecting the two 8 minute runs had to cancel and restart the podcast just to make sure I was on the correct week😜 My legs felt like a...

So I did it. Wasn't expecting the two 8 minute runs had to cancel and restart th...

slaweksam

•7 years ago

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Yay. I have graduated!!

This morning I completed the last run with Michael Johnson. It has taken me 18 weeks from start to finish but I've done it😀 Now to work on going my pace but...

This morning I completed the last run with Michael Johnson. It has taken me 18 w...

Pauline17

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R3

Omg I did it I actually did it!! W5R3!!!! Just got back as went out when it was cooler and I did it! Sorry I'm just incredibly proud of myself. Started off...

Omg I did it I actually did it!! W5R3!!!! Just got back as went out when it was ...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

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Wk3 R1!!!!

Apprehensive.....ooohhhh Yes! 😮 But I did it, I actually ran for the 3 minute stints and it felt great!!! Negative/Positive....I gave in to a Chinese take...

Apprehensive.....ooohhhh Yes! 😮 But I did it, I actually ran for the 3 minute s...

Lstace

•7 years ago

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Such a difference!

Had a gait assessment. New trainers. New foam roller. Just completed W2R2 and it was all so much better, I ran happier and I ran faster! Thank so much...

Had a gait assessment. New trainers. New foam roller. Just completed W2R2 and it...

Sarahwee

•7 years ago

34 Replies

Wk 5 run 2

Wow just finished can't believe I ran the 8 minutes without stopping Full of hay fever but still managed I just hope I can manage running for 20 mins on...

Wow just finished can't believe I ran the 8 minutes without stopping Full of ha...

HiddenGem

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W3R2 and still loving it

I have just completed W3R2 this evening and am so loving this programme. Feeling very proud of myself so far 😀

I have just completed W3R2 this evening and am so loving this programme. Feeling...

Jojocoops1

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

W3R3

Reddest face ever, and I don't mean sunburn!

Do I Need to Go Back?

Wk8 - I'm coming for you!

should I do it or not???

W5D1 COMPLETED

Week 9. Bring it on!!

W1 again

W6R3

Attempting c25k after many years of inactivity - am I expecting too much?

No running - nurses' orders! :-(

W9 R1 after break.

went back but not backwards

Graduated!

Have I peaked to soon?

Starting again!

I did it 🏃

Goodbye Week 6 👋🏼

Was that really a minute!

Wk6R3 My love for running has returned ❤️

Bit of a hiccup...

On the IC (& then some!)

Rest days are important. Do not run on your rest day... unless...

W5R2 in the bag

Yay. I have graduated!!

W5R3

Wk3 R1!!!!

Such a difference!

Wk 5 run 2

W3R2 and still loving it

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