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NEGATIVITY………..POSITIVITY

There seem to be a lot of posts recently about being scared and frightened about upcoming runs…..Week 5 Run 3 seems, unsurprisingly, to feature heavily in...

There seem to be a lot of posts recently about being scared and frightened abou...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•7 years ago

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🎶I'm gonna run to yooouuuuuu🎶

W1R1 = DONE. Found it difficult but got a smidge easier towards the end when my legs & ankles loosened up a bit! Pic of my new running home for the next 9...

W1R1 = DONE. Found it difficult but got a smidge easier towards the end when my ...

Geller

•7 years ago

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I am up and literally running

Just done W1R1 as expected hard work but pleased i have done it but shocked at how unfit i have become but today is the line in the sand and hopefully it is...

Just done W1R1 as expected hard work but pleased i have done it but shocked at h...

DavidinYork

•7 years ago

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Week One Run 2

Hi, well I went out for my second run today. I even managed to not only smile but to laugh during it. What I was laughing at I have no idea! I literally...

Hi, well I went out for my second run today. I even managed to not only smile b...

charthedreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finished week 3

We started 5 weeks ago and we were concerned about week 4! We have repeated a few weeks and repeated week 3 a few times and gradually extended the last run!...

We started 5 weeks ago and we were concerned about week 4! We have repeated a fe...

Mrsmc10

•7 years ago

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W1R1 done but have experienced problem with left foot.. any advice?!

Well I have just completed w1r1 and got through it surprising mostly myself. My brisk walking at the end was more of a stagger back to the car but did it. I...

Well I have just completed w1r1 and got through it surprising mostly myself. My ...

Absinthequeen

•7 years ago

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W8D1- ah such country drama

My running partner was a little stiff today, so I made her stay home. She isn't pleased with me, she was standing at the door on her back feet (so she could...

My running partner was a little stiff today, so I made her stay home. She isn't...

jaybro28

Graduate•7 years ago

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Well would you believe it!!

Ran for 8 minutes non stop..and felt i could have kept going..im so very proud of myself considering on day 1 i struggled with the 60 second run..i might just...

Ran for 8 minutes non stop..and felt i could have kept going..im so very proud o...

lollywa86

•7 years ago

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Running whilst ill

So I am about to start week 2 tomorrow but I feel I am starting to come down with a cold (why now?). I am getting lots of rest and making sure I eat lots of...

So I am about to start week 2 tomorrow but I feel I am starting to come down wit...

LaurenS91

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1

I did it! I've impressed myself 😬 But my shins were hurting on the way round. Is there anything I can do to minimise? I did warm up and stretch beforehand as...

I did it! I've impressed myself 😬 But my shins were hurting on the way round. ...

Minty4

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk6 r1

I did feel a little like I had all the gear and no idea and where as normally I try to avoid people as much as possible last night I had the confidence to run...

I did feel a little like I had all the gear and no idea and where as normally I ...

Stampy74

Graduate•7 years ago

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New shoes 👟

Thought it was about time I treated myself to some new trainers. I really didn't realise the difference it would make. I took a drive to Advanced Performance...

Thought it was about time I treated myself to some new trainers. I really didn'...

Stampy74

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling good

Just started this morning, done my 1st run and actually completed the programme👊 love this

Just started this morning, done my 1st run and actually completed the programme�...

ShellyMcG

•7 years ago

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Just graduated

Hi all. I've just completed my final run on c25k and it felt great. I won't say the whole process has been easy especially with the heat of late, but I...

Hi all. I've just completed my final run on c25k and it felt great. I won't say ...

Ploddingon

Graduate•7 years ago

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Go me!

So, I completed week 3 run 1 this morning - I really can't believe I'm doing this - fifty this year and before these last couple of weeks I hadn't run since...

So, I completed week 3 run 1 this morning - I really can't believe I'm doing thi...

vicki49

•7 years ago

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1st step beyond C25K

Since graduating 2 months ago I have been running 30 mins regularly mostly 3 times a week but sometimes twice. I think I know every note of the Week 9......

Since graduating 2 months ago I have been running 30 mins regularly mostly 3 tim...

O505k

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 Done

Well 2 x 8 minutes done and done! Next up 20 mins 🤤🤤🤤it's a little scary but so far this programme has not failed me so onwards and upwards. Hope everyone...

Well 2 x 8 minutes done and done! Next up 20 mins 🤤🤤🤤it's a little scary but ...

Nikkidoodle

•7 years ago

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Plus size armband recommendations

Hello everyone, I'm a plus size kinda gal and would like an arm-band to put my iPhone in whilst running. Does anyone have any recommendations please? Thank...

Hello everyone, I'm a plus size kinda gal and would like an arm-band to put my i...

Sarahwee

•7 years ago

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Yay me!

W3r1 done and I ran for 3 minutes without stopping, not once but twice! Sounds silly I know, but I'm very proud of myself for being able to do that, and for...

W3r1 done and I ran for 3 minutes without stopping, not once but twice! Sounds s...

Rhean1978

•7 years ago

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OMG - Completed Wk 1 Run 2!

Wow folks My run 1 was over a week ago on a Wednesday when we had the hot spell. I did think oh I won't continue with this, lol, but I've been busy like we...

Wow folks My run 1 was over a week ago on a Wednesday when we had the hot spell...

quirkybee

Graduate•7 years ago

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Signed up for a virtual run 🏃‍♀️☺

My friend and I have signed up for a virtual run with racethedistance.com. It is a 5k run any time in July and comes with an ice cream medal. A proportion of...

My friend and I have signed up for a virtual run with racethedistance.com. It is...

CookieM

Graduate•7 years ago

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Officially One Third of the Way Through!

Well, I finally managed to do W3R3 this morning, so can officially say I am a third of the way through the programme! Huzzahs all round. This morning's run...

Well, I finally managed to do W3R3 this morning, so can officially say I am a th...

Adler92

•7 years ago

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Fatty to Fitty!

It's now or never right?! I've been dieting on and off for the last 15 years but never really focused on combining healthy eating with exercise. Just back from...

It's now or never right?! I've been dieting on and off for the last 15 years but...

Geller

•7 years ago

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W6R3 - done (yay!) but...

So yesterday I somehow managed to do the first 25 minute run. Fabulous, right?! I AM proud of myself but my feelings are tainted by the fact I started getting...

So yesterday I somehow managed to do the first 25 minute run. Fabulous, right?! ...

SunnyMummy

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5r3 - not so bad!

Obviously my policy of worrying in advance and then getting bored with worrying works! For those with this run looming - it really is true what they all say....

Obviously my policy of worrying in advance and then getting bored with worrying ...

Gillma

Graduate•7 years ago

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Unfit from sussex

Hi, I'm Simon and I'm a 45 year old really unfit dad of 4. Looking to get fit and lose a chin or 5.

Hi, I'm Simon and I'm a 45 year old really unfit dad of 4. Looking to get fit an...

simon7730

•7 years ago

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Wk4 R3 Nailed it

I went out this morning feeling optimistic and looking forward to the runs. During warm up walk I tripped and fell landing on my left hip! 😢 I was tempted to...

I went out this morning feeling optimistic and looking forward to the runs. Duri...

Ange1825

•7 years ago

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Not the graduation post I wanted to write

Set out this morning with a heavy heart and feeling a mixture of despair, sadness, anger and helplessness. A lovely morning with a welcome breeze. I ran sans...

Set out this morning with a heavy heart and feeling a mixture of despair, sadnes...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W3r1 repeat

So I've had a bit of a rest week and my legs have felt much better. I decided to brave a run this morning but changed up where. Normally I run on a stony/muddy...

So I've had a bit of a rest week and my legs have felt much better. I decided to...

Charlotte_EH

•7 years ago

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W6R3

Never thought I would be able to run for 25 minutes. Turn 50 this month so thought I had better try and get fit. Am starting to believe I can run 5K.

Never thought I would be able to run for 25 minutes. Turn 50 this month so thou...

Chrisbeckett

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

NEGATIVITY………..POSITIVITY

🎶I'm gonna run to yooouuuuuu🎶

I am up and literally running

Week One Run 2

Finished week 3

W1R1 done but have experienced problem with left foot.. any advice?!

W8D1- ah such country drama

Well would you believe it!!

Running whilst ill

W4R1

Wk6 r1

New shoes 👟

Feeling good

Just graduated

Go me!

1st step beyond C25K

Week 5 Run 2 Done

Plus size armband recommendations

Yay me!

OMG - Completed Wk 1 Run 2!

Signed up for a virtual run 🏃‍♀️☺

Officially One Third of the Way Through!

Fatty to Fitty!

W6R3 - done (yay!) but...

W5r3 - not so bad!

Unfit from sussex

Wk4 R3 Nailed it

Not the graduation post I wanted to write

W3r1 repeat

W6R3

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